Tzu-Jung Chen

MA, RP, CCC

 

Registered Psychotherapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor

CREDENTIALS

Tzu-Jung is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). SHe is also a certified Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) facilitator.

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AREAS OF FOCUS

Tzu-Jung supports adolescents and adults navigating a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges, including:

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

LANGUAGES

Tzu-Jung is fluent in English and Mandarin.

EDUCATION & 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 training, 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.

APPROACH TO TREATMENT

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.

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.

THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES

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

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.

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

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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