Kathleen Lung
PhD
Clinical Psychologist
CREDENTIALS
Dr. Kathleen Lung is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologist and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO).
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AREAS OF FOCUS
Dr. Lung provides clinical, diagnostic, and/or cognitive assessments for children, youth, and adults, as well as psychoeducational assessments for children and youth. These assessments help clarify learning, developmental, emotional, or mental health concerns and guide recommendations for treatment, educational planning, or additional supports.
She also offers psychotherapy to older adolescents and adults addressing trauma, anxiety and stress-related concerns, emotional regulation difficulties, depression and mood-related challenges, parenting concerns, interpersonal relationship issues, and personality-related difficulties
LANGUAGES
Dr. Lung is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Originally from Hong Kong, Dr. Lung moved to California in her twenties where she completed a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of Southern California. She later immigrated to Canada and completed a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Her doctoral dissertation received the Best Dissertation Award from the American Psychological Association.
Dr. Lung has over 27 years of experience providing psychological assessment and psychotherapy to the public, including children, adolescents, and adults. Trauma has been a predominant area of focus throughout her clinical career.
Over the past decade, Dr. Lung worked as a School Psychologist with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), supporting children and youth with neurodevelopmental disorders, learning difficulties, behavioural challenges, and social-emotional concerns. Following her work with TDSB, she served as the Clinical Director of a children and youth centre, where she oversaw clinical services and supported multidisciplinary teams.
Dr. Lung now works as a consulting psychologist with Positive Minds Psychotherapy Services, where she continues to provide psychological assessments and psychotherapy.
APPROACH TO TREATMENT
Dr. Lung brings a thoughtful and integrative approach to psychological care, drawing on decades of clinical experience working with individuals across different stages of life. While her early work was grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), her practice has evolved to incorporate a flexible integration of evidence-based approaches tailored to the needs of each client.
Her approach focuses on deepening insight, improving emotional regulation, and helping clients develop practical strategies for navigating life’s challenges. When clinically appropriate, she may also incorporate psychodynamic perspectives to help clients explore underlying psychological processes and increase awareness of patterns that influence thoughts, emotions, and behaviour.
Dr. Lung aims to create a respectful and supportive environment where clients can safely explore their experiences, build understanding, and develop meaningful pathways toward change.
THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES
Dr. Lung integrates a variety of evidence-based modalities, selecting and combining approaches based on each client’s unique needs:
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- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Understanding thoughts, feelings, and behaviours
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – Emotional regulation and distress tolerance
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Processing traumatic memories
- Clinical Hypnosis – Supporting relaxation and therapeutic change
- Psychodynamic Approaches – Increasing awareness of underlying psychological processes