Tara Xu
A Cycle Breaking Therapist in Mississauga
Hi! I’m Tara :)
I’m a registered social worker who specializes in supporting individuals, partners, and parents dealing with anxiety in their everyday lives.
I have been providing mental health counseling services for 7 years. I really enjoy supporting adults like you with diverse backgrounds online in the GTA and all over Ontario.
I have also been on the other side of the therapy chair. Anxiety has been a faithful companion in my journey of studying as an international student, job searching, working, settling in as a new immigrant, dating, and most recently, parenting.
I went from being helpless and fearful of anxiety, to now gaining a sense of calmness and confidence in managing my own anxiety, and using what I’ve learned to help many clients find their hope and steadiness.
It’s my passion to build a specialized service for people with anxiety, who are ready to get to know and understand this anxious part of them, to reconnect with themselves, and to heal from generational trauma.
Welcome to Steady Captain Counseling, let’s meet our SELF in this healing journey!
How I Can Help
I work with adults like you who are looking for a counsellor who will…
See your anxiety as more than just a set of symptoms
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Understand that behind every trigger there is a story that is waiting to be uncovered, heard, witnessed, and healed
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Sitting with you on the feeling bench, so you can find a different way of relating to your anxiety ——not just pulling you out to feel better in the moment
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Help you build confidence in navigating life’s tricky moments
What is like to work with me
15 minutes free consultation
I will give you a call to ensure we have a good feeling to start working together
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I will ask you about what brought you to counselling at this time, 1-3 goals that you may have for the near future
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And allow you to ask me any questions that you may have about counselling with me
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There is no obligation to book an appointment at the end of the call , but I can offer you some availability if you are ready to book
In our first session
We will discuss more about you, your relationships and family history
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Your previous counselling experience
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Discuss what is most pressing for you that you would like to use our time with (this is also how we will start our subsequent sessions)
Let’s Talk!
Book a free 15-minute phone call with me!
Education
Master’s of Social Work (U Windsor)
Bsc in Psychology (SMU)
Approaches
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Internal Family System (IFS)
Solution-Focused therapy
Motivational interviewing
Professional Affiliations
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)