Grace Lian, DMin. MDiv. BA-Psychology

About Me

Grace had the privilege to study with expert psychologists in her Bachelors and had practicums in areas of aging, schizoprenia and learning challenges due to poverty, neglect or abuse. Upon graduation, she worked extensively with grief, stress management, anxiety, depression, abuse- domestic violence (men and women, psychological, financial, spiritual and physical), marriage enrichment, peace and conflict resolution. Later in her graduate work, she expanded her skills in assessment, evaluations and report writing with emphasis on forensic population and with children with learning challenges. Her desire to learn and keep current in her training has lead her to being a certified EMDR therapist and Traumatologist.  She has also continued her education through training in DBT and ACT.  These trainings have complimented her work in mindfulness , CBT and narrative approach. She is a member of the College of Psychotherapist in Ontario , EMDR Canada,, EMDRIA,  Akademie fuer Psychotherapie und Seelsorge and Dachverband Christlicher Seelsorger und Berater. Grace Lian received her Bachelors in Psychology at the University of Waterloo.  Her Masters degree in Divinity with specialization in Marriage and Family Counselling is from Tyndale University and Seminary. Later after starting her family of three children, she had the opportunity to returned back to school to complete her Doctorate of Ministry in Cross-Cultural Studies at Gordon Conwell Seminary

Education & Experience

DMin- Thesis on Faith Based interventions for Conversion Disorder (Functional Neurological Syndrome) MDiv. in Counselling specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy emphasis on focusing(mindfulness), narrative therapy BA in Psychology - CBT

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

College of Psychotherapist in Ontario, Akademie fuer Psychotherapie und Seelsorge, Ontario Society of Psychotherapist

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Schizophrenia
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Suicide Risk
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Correctional Facility
  • Couples
  • Expats
  • Families
  • First Responders
  • Immigrants
  • Seniors
  • Underserved
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • Cantonese
  • English
  • German

Insurance


Blue Cross/Blue Shield