Dr. Danhu Lin obtained her Ph. D. degree in Applied Psychology in 2008. She is registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO). She has extensive training and experience delivering evidence-based psychotherapy in addition to experience in research with diverse populations from various cultural and social backgrounds. At the heart of her work is the belief that change happens when people feel safe, understood, and respected, grounded in the following pillars:

A secure, non-judgmental environment that honours each person’s lived experience

A collaborative and empathetic therapeutic alliance, built on warmth, curiosity, and shared understandings

Evidence-based care that validates an individual’s internal and external life circumstances, while empowering meaningful, sustainable change

Services

· Psychological assessments

· Individual therapy for adults

· Bilingual and culturally sensitive counselling

· Therapy sessions via video or phone

Therapy Modalities

· Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

· Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

· Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

Areas of Focus

· Motor Vehicle Accident Assessment (MVA)

· Anxiety Disorders: Specific Phobia, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder

· Depressive Disorders

· Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

· Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

· Work Injury WSIB

· Bereavement

· Mood and Anger Management

· Relationship Issues

· Sleep Issues

· Vocational Issues

· Chronic Pain / Illness

Credentials

· Registered Psychologist (Supervised Practice) – College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO)

· Doctor’s Degree in Applied Psychology – Beijing Normal University

· Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology – Beijing Normal University