Gina Li
@ginali
Registered Psychotherapist specializing in trauma-informed, evidence-based individual therapy and client-centered care.
What I'm looking for
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and full CRPO registration, offering evidence-based, trauma-informed care. I maintain professional liability insurance and work as an independent contractor while seeking an additional role.
I provide virtual individual therapy and intake assessments, creating collaborative treatment plans and using modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, PE Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
My clinical experience includes supporting clients with emotional regulation, boundary setting, burnout, grief, trauma processing, identity work, anxiety, depression, OCD tendencies, insomnia, and concussion-related psychological sequelae. I have completed practicum hours, extensive direct client contact, and ongoing professional development.
I bring strong listening, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and I communicate professionally in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. I create calm, non-judgmental therapeutic environments and adapt treatment plans to client progress.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Registered Psychotherapist
Toronto Concussion Clinic
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Deliver individual therapy for clients recovering from concussions and MVAs addressing anxiety, depression, PTSD symptoms and sensory sensitivities, and adjust treatment plans to support recovery and resilience.
Registered Psychotherapist
Support & Growth
May 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Provide virtual intake assessments and individual psychotherapy using CBT, DBT, ACT and other modalities, create collaborative treatment plans, and maintain detailed clinical records while ensuring confidentiality and professional standards.
English Tutor
Cambly & Italki
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)
Deliver one-on-one English lessons to adult learners at various proficiency levels using customized and platform-provided materials to improve language skills and confidence.
Emotional Support Worker
Certified Listeners Society
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)
Provided confidential online emotional support via chat, practicing active listening, empathy, and safety-focused referrals while following agency procedures and collaborating with volunteers and staff.
Practicum Psychotherapist
Alli Therapy
May 2023 - Dec 2023 (7 months)
Completed an 8-month practicum with 231 direct client hours providing virtual intake assessments and individualized therapy while developing treatment plans and monitoring client progress under supervision.
Mortgage Agent
Pegasus Mortgage and Financial Services
Jul 2015 - Jul 2023 (8 years)
Managed mortgage client accounts, advised on financing options, and coordinated with lenders to facilitate mortgage transactions while ensuring compliance and accurate documentation.
Insurance Associate
Toyota Credit Canada
Sep 2013 - Aug 2015 (1 year 11 months)
Managed clients' automobile insurance accounts, liaised with dealerships and financial managers to resolve lease-return and insurance issues, and processed renewals and cancellations.
Medical Administrator
CPAP Direct
Aug 2012 - Mar 2013 (7 months)
Handled patient scheduling, appointment coordination with clinics and sleep labs, payment processing, and maintained paper and electronic filing systems to support clinic operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Yorkville University
Master of Arts, Counselling Psychology
2021 - 2023
Grade: Graduated with Distinction
Completed a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with Distinction, finishing in December 2023.
University of Toronto
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Linguistics
2006 - 2010
Completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Linguistics.
Tsinghua University
Chinese Language and Literature (Exchange)
2008 - 2009
Participated in a student exchange program through the University of Toronto at Tsinghua University's Department of Chinese Language and Literature.
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