Veronica Lok, M.Div., RP, RMFT

Most of the time, we can cope with the problems and stresses that we encounter every day. A family crisis, unexpected illness, accident, the loss of a signification person, communication problems, relationship difficulties, transition through a different stage of life, chemical dependency, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem – any of these can be helped with professional guidance. My counseling approach is to provide a secure, comfortable, empathetic, understanding, and confidential environment for clients to express their personal issues. I use eclectic counseling models such as family systems therapy, brief solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, art therapy, etc., to counsel clients. I have offered counseling services to adults, youths, and children from diverse socio-economic, psychosocial, and cultural backgrounds since 1993. My life experiences have a deep intercultural sensitivity. All information shared in the counselling session is held in strictest confidence in accordance with the high ethical standards of the counselling profession. In order to protect your confidentiality, your written approval is required to release of any information either verbal or written, except in circumstances where the legal system requires disclosure. Clinician competencies: • Adjustment Disorder • Addictions such as Alcohol, Drug or Gambling • Anger Management • Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder • Body Image/ Body Dysmorphia • Burnout • Compassion Fatigue Issues • Depression/Major Depressive Disorder/Dysthymia • Domestic Violence • Eating Disorders • Emotional Issues such as Stress, Anxiety, and Anger Management • Grief/Bereavement • Health Anxiety • Marriage and Family Issues • Motor Vehicle Accidents • Non-Substance/Behavioural Addictions • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Parenting Children and Youths • Perfectionism • Pre-Marital Counselling • Procrastination • Rebuilding Lives Following Divorces • Recovering from Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse • Religious/Spiritual Concerns • Relationship issues • Return to Work/WSIB • Seasonal Affective Disorder • Self-Esteem • Self-Harm • Separation Anxiety for Children • Social Anxiety • Stress • Substance Use • Trauma/PTSD • Anxiety/mood med withdrawal • Work Harassment, Conflicts and Trauma Populations served: • Adolescents • Adults • Caregivers • Children • Couples • Families • Family Health Teams • First Responders • Older Adults (65+) • Parents • Return to Work/WSIB Clients Treatment modalities: • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy • Internal Family Systems • Mindfulness Therapy • Narrative Therapy • Solutions Focused Treatment • Trauma Informed Treatment Please note that our associates work with many presenting issues, some of which are not listed in this biography. Please speak with our intake team at 416-363-4228 for more information.