Michelle is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist (EFCT) through the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT). She is also a Registered Naturopathic Doctor with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO), bringing a unique integrative perspective to her therapeutic work.

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AREAS OF FOCUS Michelle works with couples, families, and individuals experiencing relationship distress or seeking deeper connection. She welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds and life stages, and work with clients managing issues including:

• Relationship distress and conflict
• Communication difficulties
• Emotional disconnection and attachment injuries
• Trust and intimacy issues
• Parent-child relationship challenges
• Family dynamics and intergenerational patterns
• Life transitions affecting relationships
• The impact of stress and trauma on relationships
• Social anxiety and social re-engagement

LANGUAGES Michelle is fluent in English and Cantonese.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Michelle completed her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at McMaster University before attending the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), where she received the Richard McCrorie Award in 2009 for outstanding compassion and integrity in patient care.

While practicing as a naturopathic doctor, she became increasingly aware of the profound impact of trauma and relational disconnection on overall well-being. This insight inspired her transition into psychotherapy. She completed her Master of Divinity degree at Tyndale University in 2021, where she deepened her understanding of how relationships, meaning-making, and emotional healing are interconnected.

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