Hi, I’m Elisa-Maria Chong.

I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor and mental health educator who’s here to help individuals improve their relationships and emotional awareness.

Therapy is a place to connect and explore. Connection has the power to heal our attachment and relationship injuries as we build a relationship rooted in safety and trust – and yes, this can be done with a therapist! In therapy we will explore the experiences which have shaped your emotional responses, and empower you to feel confident in your ability to move through life.

Together we can:

• name, notice, and attend to your emotions

• explore ways of thinking and any patterns of behaviours that make you feel stuck

• develop insights about past and present situations in order to understand your own reactions

• expand your tolerance to manage difficult feelings and resource you to manage challenging situations

• develop skills and perspective to grow and make change in your relationships

My hope is to create a space where it is possible for you to explore the experiences which have shaped your emotional responses and empower you to identify who and how you want to be. Together we will harness your current strengths and resource you with new skills and abilities so that you can navigate life with more confidence.  

Whether you’re loud or quiet, proud or ashamed, excited or fearful, cautious or brave, you are welcome here. Regardless of what you’re feeling, you are invited to show up as you are and you will be met with care and kindness. I look forward to getting to know you and hearing your story.