MacGyver Kou, MSC, RP
MacGyver is a psychotherapist, researcher, and clinical educator that specializes in the exploration of diversity in family dynamics, sexuality & attraction, gender & identity, acculturation & migration, and social justice. He identifies as a postmodern and poststructuralist clinician that is informed by a wide array of therapeutic modalities with a particular emphasis in Narrative Therapy. As MacGyver enjoys research and learning, he is also influenced by strengths-based perspectives, attachment, and neuroscience.
Outside of the clinical setting, MacGyver enjoys life through eclectic tastes in music, video games, comic books, film, reading & writing, photography, visual & digital art, sports, and the exploration of cultures, languages & cuisines.
MacGyver has a history working in non-profit mental health and is a faculty member at the Windz Centre for Brief and Narrative Therapy Training. MacGyver is also a clinical supervisor at Your Story Counselling and supervises our masters-level therapist interns who offer sliding scale and reduced fee options.
Hi, I’m MacGyver, a psychotherapist who is passionate about helping people from all walks of life. I’m trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Dialogic Therapy. These approaches help me to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your story and create new narratives that are more empowering and life-affirming.
I believe that everyone has the strength and resilience to overcome challenges and live a fulfilling life. I’m here to help you tap into your own strengths and resources so that you can achieve your goals.
If you’re interested in working with me, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d be happy to answer any questions you have and schedule a free consultation.
License Number: 005445
Sliding Scale / Reduced Fee Accepted: Yes
Types of Insurance Accepted: Any Insurance
Location
English, Mandarin
Individuals, Couples, Families, Groups
In Person Therapy, Telehealth/Teletherapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Attachment-based/Relational Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Compassion Focused, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eclectic / Generalist, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Family Systems, Feminist, Gestalt, Gottman Method, Humanistic, Integrative, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT), Play Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Structural Family Therapy, Transpersonal, Trauma-Focused
Video Game Addiction, Traumatic Grief, Transgender, Suicidal Ideation, Substance Use, Stress, Sexual Addiction, Sexual Abuse, Sex Therapy, Self-Harming, Self Esteem, Relationship Issues, Relational Concerns, Racial Identity, Personal Growth, Parenting, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Men's Issues, Marital Concerns, Life Transitions, LGBTQ+ Related Issues, Internet Addiction, Infidelity, Infertility, Hoarding, Grief, Family Conflict, Emotion Regulation, Dual Diagnosis, Domestic Abuse, Divorce, Depression, Codependency, Chronic Illness, Burnout, Borderline Personality, Bipolar Disorder, Behavioral Issues, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Anxiety, Anger Management, Alzheimer's, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Addiction, Adoption
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