Li Li, Registered Psychotherapist, MSc.

Preferred Name: Li

Online Therapy

About Me

Many clients come feeling like they or their relationships “should be fine”, but deep down they feel confused, disconnected, overwhelmed, or burdened, just not knowing why. Unprocessed past experiences can be stored in our body, causing anxiety, depression, self esteem issue, tougher life transitions, or disturbed relationships. In our sessions, no matter if you come as an individual, a couple, or a family, we'll gently reconnect the parts that have been shut down by stress, anger, fear, shame, or grief, make sense of everything that's important to you, help you to express yourself freely, and rediscover your authentic self.

I specialize in healing relational and trauma wounds with Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic & trauma-informed Somatic/EFT/EMDR/IFS therapy, for immigrants, professionals, LGBTQ+, ADHDers, CPTSD/NPD/sexual abuse survivors, and adoption parents. My life experiences have deepened my compassion, so I can hold a personalized space for clients from diverse backgrounds.

Healing doesn’t have to be a solitary climb. I invite you to have a free 15-minute chat - Let’s work together to start a safe, supportive journey so that you can finally feel understood and empowered to shape the future you deserve.

Education & Experience

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Toronto Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis (TICP), 2022 - 2025
Internal Family System (IFS) Level I, IFS Institute, 2025-2026
EMDR Level I and II, EMDR Toronto, 2025
Sensorimotor for the Treatment of Trauma Level I, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute (SPI), 2025
Intersubjective Self Psychology, Training and Research in Intersubjective Self Psychology (TRISP), 2024
Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level I and II, Gottman Institute, 2024 - 2025
Body Oriented Therapy Techniques for Trauma and Attachment, Dr. Pat Ogden, 2023
General Psychiatric Management (GPM) for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Harvard Medical School, 2022
MSc., University of Waterloo, 2008
Honored BSc,, YuanPei Experimental Honors Program, Peking University, 2003

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

https://leaflighttherapy.ca/

Specialty Area

  • ADHD/Neurodiversity
  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Issues
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Somatic Issues
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Couples
  • Expats
  • Families
  • First Responders
  • Group
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+
  • Residential Treatment Facility
  • Seniors
  • Underserved

Language

  • English
  • Mandarin

Insurance

  • BlueCross BlueShield

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