Dr. Houyuan Luo
English & Mandarin （普通话）
Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology from University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
Registered Counselling and Clinical Psychologist in Ontario, Canada.
Certified in Providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (CACBT).
Chair of the Counselling Psychology Section of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA).
President-elect of the Association of Chinese Helping Professionals and Psychologists–International (ACHPPI).
Email: drhouyuan@gmail.com.
Cell: 647-410-7982
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” — Viktor E. Frankl
Articles
Social Anxiety Disorder: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Difference Between Shyness and Social Anxiety Disorder Feeling shy when interacting with others is an extremely common experience; even classic extroverts sometimes feel nervous in certain social situations (such as…
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Difference Between Anxiety and Stress Anxiety and stress are related experiences, but they are different in terms of their causes and symptoms. Stress is a normal physiological response to external…
Keep readingAsian Canadian Mental Health Stigma
What is Mental Health Stigma? Negative attitudes and beliefs toward people who have mental health struggles. Utilization of Mental Health Resources in Asian Canadian Community In Canada, both first-generation Asian…
Keep readingDepression in a Nutshell
Difference Between Depression and Low Mood Depression is a very common mental disorder, also known as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Depression is different from ordinary depressive mood or low mood.…
Keep readingBurnout: Signs, Causes, Consequences and How to Change It?
Burnout, also known as job burnout or occupational burnout, is physical, emotional and mental exhaustion in the workplace. Symptoms of Burnout When you are burned out, you may feel like…
Keep readingEmotional Dysregulation or Regulation? Understanding it Comes First!
As human beings, we all have emotions/feelings. The only difference is that some people are aware of it, and some people are not. Although there is no consensus on the…
Keep readingServices
Psychotherapy
I provide evidence-based psychotherapy/counselling (e.g., CBT, ACT, and interpersonal process) to adults. Learn more.
Diagnostic Assessment
As a Registered Psychologist, I can legally communicate a diagnosis. If you need a diagnosis to apply for benefits/leaves, click here.
Concultation/Supervision
I provide consultation to fellow mental health professionals. I also provide clinical supervision to psychologist-in-training. Let’s connect.
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Move over, meditation – breathwork has become the newest wellness trick
Dr. Houyuan Luo, joined other professionals, talked about how intentional breathing can help people cope with stress and anxiety.
9 Ways To Support A Partner With Depression
Dr. Houyuan Luo, joined other 2 mental health professionals, shared 9 advice about how to support a partner with depression.
Pandemic fuelling greater demand for hard-to-book psychologists
Dr. Houyuan Luo talked about the pandemic’s impact on peoples’ mental health and the demand for psychological services.
13 Things to Do Before, During, and After Therapy to Get the Most From Each Session
Dr. Houyuan Luo, joined other mental health professionals, discussed what to do before, during, and after therapy appointments to maximize the therapeutic benefits.
Time Management Tips for People with ADHD
Dr. Houyuan Luo, joined other mental health professionals, shared 7 tips for people with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to better manage their time.
7 Ways to Overcome Your Insecurities, According to Therapists
Dr. Houyuan Luo, joined other mental health professionals, discussed how to overcome your insecurities.
18 Signs Of Anger Issues & How To Overcome Them, From Mental Health Experts
Dr. Houyuan Luo, joined other mental health professionals, discussed the definition of anger, types of anger, signs and symptoms, causes and coping strategies.
If you have trouble regulating your emotions and it’s disrupting your daily life, then EFT may help
Dr. Houyuan Luo, joined other mental health professionals, introduced what Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) is, what it treats, how it works, what EFT sessions are like and how it differs from other therapeutic approaches.
How To Apologize Well: 12 Do’s & Don’ts, From Therapists
Dr. Houyuan Luo, joined other mental health professionals, discussed when to apologize, how to give a genuine apology, different types of forgiveness and how to forgive.
City faces crisis as psychiatrists retire with not enough new ones being trained to replace them
Dr. Houyuan Luo, joined other mental health professionals, discussed the demand for psychological services in Toronto area.
When you’re hit with negative news day after day, it’s normal to feel stressed and helpless. Here’s why you should still care
Dr. Houyuan Luo, joined other professionals, discussed how to cope with negative news.
CHED Mid-Morning with Shaye Ganam
Dr. Houyuan Luo shared his perspective and experience of the pandemic’s impact on people’s mental health and the accessiblity to mental health services.
Mind Full Podcast by Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
In this episode, Dr. Houyuan Luo shared his perspectives on various issues.
Here are the timestamps of the conversation:
3:37 Pandemic is a wake-up call for people in terms of what REALLY matters to them.
5:26 Setting a reasonable expectation on psychotherapy.
8:02 Introduction to the process of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
10:40 What short-term psychotherapy can offer when affordability is an issue.
13:17 Low-cost mental health services.
15:30 Five tips for choosing self-help books or videos.
21:20 Why people shouldn’t self-diagnose.
22:50 What to expect if you can only do one session of therapy.
24:54 Universal mental health care in Canada.
26:50 How mind and body are connected with the example of social anxiety and cancer; Mental health care and physical health care should be integrated.
28:34 How I managed my own wellness challenges in the pandemic
31:00 How to tell if you are burning out?
38:25 How to find the right therapist?
41:10 Counselling psychologists focus relatively more on how clients interact with the therapist and emphasize social justice issues and provide culturally competent care.
44:20 What it is like to provide therapy in Mandarin; the difference between Mandarin and Cantonese; the importance of providing culturally appropriate care.
Against the Tides of Racism Podcast
Dr. Houyuan Luo shared his perspective on how to talk about challenging issues with others, such as racism and decrimination. It is very important to remember that when we are talking or confronting this type of issues, do we want to make connections or enermies? It is important to keep curiosity, open-mindedness and respect for other people.
Voices & Values Podcast
Dr. Houyuan Luo shared his perspective and experience of the Jacob Martinez sits down with Dr. Houyuan Luo for a conversation on the meaning of life, leadership, international perspective on cultural appropriation, and the future of psychotherapy.