Dorothy HsiehMACP, RP (Qualifying)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

CREDENTIALS

Dorothy is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

AREAS OF FOCUS

Dorothy is interested in working with children, adolescents, and young adults dealing with anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, developmental disorders, conduct disorders, relational problems, work stress, post migration stress and trauma.

LANGUAGES

Dorothy is fluent in English and Hindi.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Dorothy obtained her BA degree in Psychology from York University in 2017 and graduated with a MA in Counseling Psychology from Yorkville University in 2023. She has 6+ years of experience working with children and teens with Autism and their families as an IBI/ABA therapist.

APPROACH TO TREATMENT

Dorothy provides a non-judgmental, empathic, and trauma-sensitive space within her practice. She believes therapy is a collaborative relationship where client and therapist together work towards assessing current challenges, identifying treatment goals and building a pathway towards improving one’s well-being. Her approach is person centered, strength based, value-oriented, trauma informed and takes cultural factors into account when tailoring her approach. She utilizes therapeutic modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Applied Behaviour Analysis, and Play therapy.