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Karie Ma

Karie Ma

BA, BSW, RSW, RP

Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Social Worker, and Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator

Karie values the uniqueness of every individual and approaches therapy with compassion, curiosity, and respect. She sees clients as the experts of their own lives and strives to honour each person’s inner wisdom while offering guidance and support.

Languages
English, Cantonese
Sees
Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families, Groups
Sessions
In person, Virtual
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Approach to treatment

Her therapeutic style is integrative, holistic, and strength-based, recognizing that emotional well-being is shaped by relationships, culture, life circumstances, and physical health. She considers the whole person not just symptoms when working with clients.

For one client, this may involve developing practical coping strategies through DBT; for another, exploring values through ACT or understanding thought patterns through CBT. Together, you will discover what best supports your goals and growth.

Karie is committed to creating a safe, trusting, and non-judgmental space where clients feel understood and supported. Her goal is to empower clients, strengthen emotional resilience, and help them build confidence in navigating life’s challenges.

Areas of focus

Emotional & Mental Health

  • Anxiety and excessive worry
  • Depression and low mood
  • Stress, overwhelm, and burnout
  • Grief, loss, and adjusting to change

Relationships & Family

  • Relationship issues and communication difficulties
  • Parenting challenges
  • Family dynamics and stress

Life Transitions & Self-Growth

  • Life changes and adjustment
  • Identity and self-esteem
  • Aging and the challenges of caregiving

Therapeutic approaches

Karie incorporates several evidence-based modalities, including:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive flexibility and value-aligned action
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Exploring and shifting patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviours
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Emotional regulation and coping skills
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Present-moment awareness and grounding

Education and experience

Karie earned both her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work degrees from York University. She began her career supporting families facing parenting challenges and later spent more than 15 years working in an ethno-cultural community mental health agency.

In this role, she provided individual and group psychotherapy, coordinated support services, and assisted families navigating complex mental health and relational concerns. Her extensive experience has strengthened her cultural sensitivity, clinical insight, and understanding of how life stressors affect emotional well-being.

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