Maggie Ma | Psychotherapist
Life is like a book. Some chapters are chaotic and some chapters are enjoyable. We tend to struggle with similar issues as human beings; even though our life narratives are different from one or another. You are here and ready to turn the page to the next chapter of your life book. Psychotherapy doesn’t have to be rigid or sterile to achieve your desirable outcome.
Based on your life narrative, I use integrated therapeutic approaches to help you achieve a better understanding of yourself and others around you; so it can potentially enhance your ability to experience a more satisfying personal and/or professional life.
Clinical Experiences
Clinical experiences in Royal Victotia Hospital & Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital CAMH that sets the standards for care, research, education and leading social change. Matters include:
- Difficulties in school/work, relationship conflicts, personal identity, personal development crisis, and any other issues which result in an unfulfilled life
- Mental disturbances, such as depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, suicidal thought, etc.
- Challenges in life and work caused by non-Western, collective cultural background
About me
I grew up in Beijing, China. The abundance of classical literature was my “hiding place” during adolescence. For me, this provided early exposure to the western mindset. In 1999, I immigrated to Canada; then, I entered into a racially mixed family. Everything was suddenly so different! I was confused about who I was and where I was going.
Ironically, this is where my life got renewed focus. The journey to a new destination began with three years of psychodynamic training accompanied by two years of master degree study at the University of Toronto, specialized in psychotherapy and spiritual care; plus first-hand clinical experiences in CMAH, the largest mental health educational hospital that is partnered with University of Toronto and suburban hospital RVH. Now I am here to help my clients to reach their inner peace and highest potential.
Qualification
Registered Psychotherapist
- Master of MPS specialized in Psychotherapy & Spiritual Care, University of Toronto
- 500+ hours of Individual & group supervision to date with prevalent Humanistic/Client Centred approach & Spiritual Integrated Psychotherapy
- 500+ hours of psychodynamic & family therapy training
- 1000+ hours of Psychodynamic & Humanistic client experience (3 year+)
Member of College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Member of Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC)