Rachel

Rachel Ma is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and a background in social services and community mental health. She works with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, overthinking, stress and burnout, emotional regulation difficulties, life transitions, interpersonal challenges, and concerns related to identity and self-esteem.

Rachel has a particular interest in supporting clients from immigrant and bicultural backgrounds who may be navigating the intersection of cultural expectations, family values, and their own needs or sense of identity. She understands that experiences such as guilt, perfectionism, pressure to succeed, family responsibility, and feeling caught between different cultural worlds can have a significant impact on emotional well-being. Her approach is culturally responsive and recognizes that therapy should consider not only the individual, but also the family, cultural, and social contexts that shape their experiences.

Rachel draws from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). She works collaboratively with clients to better understand patterns, develop practical coping and emotional regulation skills, explore values, and create changes that feel realistic and meaningful in their lives. Her work is also informed by a trauma-informed lens, and she continues to expand her training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma treatment, and neurodivergence-informed practice.

Her earlier work in community mental health and homelessness services shaped her understanding of how trauma, culture, systemic barriers, housing instability, and life circumstances can affect wellbeing. It also strengthened her commitment to cultural humility, flexibility, and meeting clients where they are.

Rachel strives to create a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic space where clients can feel comfortable being honest about what they are experiencing. She believes therapy works best as a collaborative process and aims to help clients feel more confident understanding themselves, navigating challenges, and making choices that align with what matters most to them.

Outside of therapy, Rachel enjoys dance, cooking, and finding creative ways to slow down and recharge.

Rachel’s rate for 60 min sessions is $165. Offers services at our Richmond Hill and Vaughan locations and virtually.