Vanessa Chen, MEd, Registered Provisional Psychologist

Pronouns: She / Her

Ethnicity: Chinese

Bio

As a teenager, I faced the loss of three close people in quick succession. To cope, I pushed my grief aside rather than addressing it. After my third loss, a friend’s suicide, I began researching warning signs and wondered if I was at risk. My internal struggle made me hesitant to seek help, fearing it might worsen my mental health. Fortunately, someone encouraged me to see a therapist, which helped me understand my emotions, regain control, and find hope.

I now aim to normalize therapy and challenge the cultural belief in my community that mental health issues aren’t real or are only expressed through physical symptoms.

As your psychologist, I’m committed to providing a caring, safe, and open environment for us to work together. It’s a privilege to be part of your journey and witness your growth.

Qualifications

License Number: P6446 Effective April 1 2024; Expiry March 31 2025

License Province: Alberta

Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Languages

Cantonese, English

Modalities

Individuals, Families, Couples

Therapy Offered

In Person Therapy, Telehealth/Teletherapy

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Play Therapy

Issues

Anger Management, Anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism, Behavioral Issues, child-or-adolscenet, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Parenting, Borderline Personality, Racial Identity, Marital Concerns, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Stress, Burnout, trauma-ptsd

Last modified: August 20, 2024

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