Tzu-Jung Chen

Tzu-Jung Chen

M.A., RP, CCC

Registered Psychotherapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor

Tzu-Jung brings a trauma-informed, strength-based, and person-centered approach to her work. She views therapy as a collaborative journey in which clients are the experts of their own lives.

Languages
English, Mandarin
Sees
Adults, Adolescents, Families
Sessions
Virtual

Approach to treatment

Her practice focuses on cultivating curiosity, empowering clients to explore choices, and supporting them in developing practical skills for meaningful and sustainable change. She is committed to creating a safe, validating environment where clients can process their experiences at their own pace and discover new possibilities for growth and healing.

Her therapeutic work is also informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) and the Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy Model, allowing her to support clients with compassion as they navigate complex emotions and relationships.

Areas of focus

Emotional & Mental Health

  • Anxiety and excessive worry
  • Depression and low mood
  • Stress and overwhelm
  • Trauma and difficult life experiences

Relationships & Family

  • Family and relationship conflict
  • Parenting challenges
  • Parent–teen communication and dynamics
  • Support for parents of adolescents (Triple P Certified Facilitator)

Life Transitions & Personal Growth

  • Major life changes and adjustment
  • Career exploration and vocational stress
  • Identity exploration
  • Building self-understanding and confidence

Therapeutic approaches

Tzu-Jung integrates a range of evidence-based approaches, tailoring them to each client’s needs, values, and lived experiences:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Understanding and shifting thoughts, feelings, and behaviours
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Emotional regulation and coping skills
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Present-moment awareness and grounding
Narrative Therapy
Exploring and re-authoring personal stories
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Building on strengths and practical steps forward

Education and experience

Tzu-Jung holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from McGill University and a Bachelor of Education in Educational Psychology and Counselling from National Taiwan Normal University.

She has completed additional specialized trainings, including: • Narrative Therapy Intensive • Trauma Assessment and Treatment Certification • Training inspired by Internal Family Systems (IFS) and the Satir Model

With over 13 years of experience in a Children’s Mental Health organization, Tzu-Jung has extensive clinical expertise supporting children, adolescents, parents, and families. She also works as a psychotherapist at a Canadian university, supporting young adults through academic, emotional, and relational stressors.

Beyond the therapy room

Tzu-Jung is a firm believer in the power of storytelling, finding sparks of hope, and creating new meaning in life’s challenges. As a mother of two young children, she understands firsthand the joys, complexities, and demands of parenting. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the world of picture books with her children and discovering the simple moments that inspire connection and creativity.

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