Therapy 101
1.0 Therapy basics
2.0 Types of therapists
3.0 Costs and coverage
4.0 Mental health specializations
5.0 Therapy techniques
1.0 Therapy basics
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2.0 Types of therapists
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3.0 Costs and coverage
How much does therapy cost?Affordable and sliding scale therapyIs therapy covered by provincial healthcare plans in Canada?Therapies covered by workplace insurance benefits
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4.0 Mental health specializations
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5.0 Therapy techniques
Compare popular therapy techniques: CBT, DBT, EMDR and SomaticCognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) exercises and techniquesEye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy exercises and techniquesDialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) exercises and techniquesSomatic therapy exercises and techniques
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Michelle Liu

(
She/Her/Hers
)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying),
Practice Full: Waitlist
North York, ON
Online + In-Person
Online Only
In-Person Only
Accepting New Clients
$140-165
$
140
Offers Sliding Scale

Michelle's Work

About Michelle

Michelle has been through her own mental health challenges that greatly impacted her family. During that time, she received a lot of support, which inspired her to become a therapist and help others. Michelle is passionate about couples therapy, helping couples find connection, intimacy and joy in their relationship. Michelle is an adventure person and she likes to plan excursions in the summer.

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Specialties & common subjects

BIPOC
Couples
Identity
Life Transitions
Relationships
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Common subjects

Life Transitions
Boundaries and Boundary Setting
Building Self-Care Routines
Cultural Challenges
Dating Challenges
Effective Communication
Identity and Self-Exploration
Infidelity
Intimacy Concerns
Navigating Challenging Relationships
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Rates & insurance

Individuals
$
140
Couples
$
165
Sliding Scale
Yes
No

Insurance

Coverage depends on the insurance plan. Check with your provider to see if your plan covers one of the designations listed below.

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Locations served

Offers online therapy in:

Ontario

In-person:

North York, ON

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Modalities

Mindfulness
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Biopsychosocial Model
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Motivational interviewing (MI)
Person-Centered Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Strength-Based Therapy
Trauma-Informed

Clientele

Adults (18+)
BIPOC

Services offered

Individuals
Couples/Relationships
Group

Languages

English

Education & training

Yorkville University
Masters of Counselling Psychology
2022

Georgian College
Addictions: Treatment and Prevention
2014

Brock University
Bachelors of Arts in Sociology, Criminology
2013

Hours of operation

Hours are listed in EST

Monday - 10am-7pm

Tuesday - 10am-7pm

Wednesday - 10am-7pm

Thursday - 10am-7pm

Friday - 10am-5pm

Sunday - 3pm-7pm

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