Karen Liang

Accepting new clients

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) • R.P(Q)

In-Person & Virtual Therapy

Services: Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy

Language(s): English, Mandarin

Karen’s Bio

Karen has experience in education settings and community support, including supporting individuals and children with developmental disabilities and volunteering as a mental health listener. These experiences have shaped her interest in understanding clients within the context of their relationships, families, and communities.

Karen is interested in supporting adolescents, adults, and couples navigating emotional distress, relationship and family challenges, and communication difficulties. Having lived in both Mandarin-speaking and Canadian cultural environments, she is also attentive to experiences related to immigration and cultural identities. In her work, she pays close attention to attachment needs and the recurring patterns that can shape relationships.

Karen strives to create a warm and collaborative counselling environment where clients feel heard and understood. She values empathy, clear communication, and respect for each client’s agency and lived experiences, supporting them in working toward meaningful change.

Karen is currently completing her clinical training and works under the supervision of an experienced registered clinician.

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Education
  • Master of Counselling Psychology, City University Canada (in progress, expected March 2027)
  • Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of British Columbia
Certifications
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Foundational Training
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 1 & 2

Areas of Focus

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Types of Therapy

These are the types of therapy that Karen provides:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)MindfulnessClient-Centred TherapyEmotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman Couples Therapy

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