Grace (Jingya) Yi
Toronto,ON
Summary
Empathetic psychotherapist with great experience providing crisis intervention, psychological assessment, and psychotherapy services to adolescents and adults. Expertise in anxiety, depression, stress, relationship , self-identity, attachment issues, PTSD, and other trauma-related disorders. Understanding and compassionate professional committed to performing all duties in accordance with Professional Conduct Standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist
Wellness Counselling Centre For You Canada
09.2022 - Current
- Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
- Utilized mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
- Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
- Developed personalized treatment plans with various modalities to address each client''s specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
Internatioinal Student Advisor
George Brown College
09.2022 - Current
- Streamlined visa processing for international students through efficient documentation and timely communication with relevant authorities.
- Provided essential support to students facing personal or academic challenges, referring them to appropriate resources when necessary.
- Increased international student retention rates by developing and implementing targeted orientation programs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided to clients at all times.
International Student Programming Coordinator
George Brown College
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed multiple projects/events simultaneously, ensuring timely promotion, delivery and high participation rate.
- Initiated and coordinated events to support international students' adjustment and integration.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to provide comprehensive support services.
- Conducted mental health surveys and designed workshops in collaboration with college counselors.
Operations Manager
CloudSea International Inc.
07.2017 - 08.2021
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers, such as Canadian educational institutions, school boards.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Designed and implanted summer camp and studying abroad projects.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE04.2017
Skills
- Building rapport
- Anxiety Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Treatment Planning
- Multicultural Competence
- Group therapy facilitation
- Self-Care Promotion
- Mindfulness
Certification
- Registered Psychotherapist, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario - May 2022 to Present
- Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, College of Immigration and Citizenship Counsultant - May 2022 to Present
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate, Mental Health Commission of Canada - April 2017
- Certified Mental Health Counsellor, China Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security - Sep. 2014
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Wellness Counselling Centre For You Canada
09.2022 - Current
Internatioinal Student Advisor
George Brown College
09.2022 - Current
International Student Programming Coordinator
George Brown College
01.2022 - 08.2023
Operations Manager
CloudSea International Inc.
07.2017 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Prince Edward Island
- Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario - May 2022 to Present
- Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, College of Immigration and Citizenship Counsultant - May 2022 to Present
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate, Mental Health Commission of Canada - April 2017
- Certified Mental Health Counsellor, China Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security - Sep. 2014
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