Kitty Chai, MSW, RSW

Kitty’s diverse background provides a unique perspective on counselling psychology and mental health care. Kitty has provided counselling and therapy with all age groups including children, youth, and adults in private clinics, hospitals, school board, courts, and community agencies for 15 years. You will experience a feeling of being understood and a therapeutic connection on your personal journey. Kitty is a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). She holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Windsor with a focus on health, and a Bachelor of Social Work with Honours from York University.

Kitty has extensive experience working with individuals struggling with mental health and addictions, with a focus on anxiety, depression, anger management, self-esteem, domestic violence and trauma. Being CBT certified and working primarily from an anti-oppressive practice lens, Kitty uses strengths-based, Mindfulness-based, emotion-focused, narrative, DBT and CBT approaches during sessions with clients.

Areas of practice

• Anxiety & Depression

• Suicidality Self Harm Behaviours

• Anger & Aggression

• Abuse and Violence

• Addiction Issues

• Social Skills and Relationship

• Family Conflicts

• Self-esteem

• Mental Health Court Supports

• Seperation & Divorce

• Grief, loss, and bereavement

• Parenting and Coaching

• Gender Identity Issues

• School-based Issues

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