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-elect of the Counselling Psychology Section of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA).
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“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
Emotional 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 definition of emotion among scientists, people widely agree that emotion has a solid biological basis. When we have an intense feeling, we usually experience some body sensations. For example, when many people feel anxious, they have heart racing, shortness of breath, shaking, sweaty, etc. Also, emotion is a way for human beings to understand the implication of what happened to them. For example, fear usually means there is a danger. On the other hand, happiness usually comes after something good occurs.
Keep readingWhat is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is one of the major evidence-based psychotherapies. Over the past several decades, a significant number of scientific studies have demonstrated its effectiveness in helping people alleviate suffering and live a fulfilling life. From doctors or online, you may have heard that ACT is very useful in coping with issues like depression, anxiety, bipolar, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic, psychosis, insomnia,
Keep readingWhat is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the major evidence-based psychotherapies. Over the past several decades, a significant number of scientific studies have demonstrated its effectiveness in helping people alleviate suffering and improve mental health. From doctors or online, you may have heard that CBT is very useful in coping with issues like depression, anxiety, bipolar, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic, psychosis, insomnia, trauma (PTSD), etc.
Keep readingWhat Does an Ethical Psychologist Looks Like?
According to the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), psychologists need to follow four basic principles while providing psychological services
Keep readingHow to Select the Right Psychologist?
After you decided to talk to a psychologist or other mental health professional, you will soon discover that there are many of us out there. Over the years of interacting with clients and being a client myself, I am sharing my thoughts on how to select a right psychologist here.
Keep readingDifference Between Psychologists, Psychotherapists and Social Workers in Toronto, Ontario
When it comes to psychotherapy in the Canadian Province of Ontario, multiple mental health professionals can legally perform that activity. They are: psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers, psychiatrists, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and occupational therapists. It can be confusing for clients to choose among those professionals. This article is to help you navigate this process.
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.
Podcasts & Webinars
Voices & Values
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.