Caryn Tong · Cornerstone Counselling · Edmonton

About Caryn

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Caryn is a registered psychologist and a doctoral candidate. She obtained a Master of Education degree in Educational Psychology and Special Education (School and Counselling Psychology) from the University of Saskatchewan. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD in Educational Psychology (Counselling Psychology) at the University of Alberta. Her research interest is in workplace racism and ways to address it. Caryn is passionate about working with adolescents, adults, and couples to address life’s challenges and find a way forward. Caryn is a first-generation immigrant, and she has firsthand understanding of life in a new culture and what it’s like to live between two cultures. There are times where you fit and times where you’re not quite sure where you belong. The moment she knew she was changing from a big(ger)-city BC girl to a prairie girl was when she wondered how a lack of snow would impact the farmers. She has yet to see the northern lights, but some day! Inspirational Quote “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” – Confucius How do you believe counselling can help Along the path of the journey of life, we all come across challenging times where we need a safe place to just be ourselves and be heard. Talking to someone, gaining new perspectives and skills, and being seen can help make the journey easier. Even when things are going well, there are times where having a safe ear can be helpful because the twists and turns in life can sometimes leave us a little disoriented. Counselling can help make things clearer and help us discover where we want to go and how to get there. Your Approach to Counselling Caryn’s approach to counselling is integrative, not adhering strictly to one way of counselling. Central to it all is the relationship she builds with clients. She believes in being flexible in her approach and meeting clients where they’re at. Caryn strives to work together with clients to identify where they are, where they want to go, and how to get there. A person’s environment contributes to their psychological and emotional well-being. Whether or not one can move smoothly through the world influences people’s daily experiences and the stressors that they face. Whenever necessary, Caryn helps clients explore the ways that the social environment contributes to their current concerns. This may include increasing understanding of societal pressures, navigating barriers, accessing additional services, or any required advocacy. She integrates elements of expressive arts therapy, somatic approaches, and discussing in-the-moment experiences. Caryn is also trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Exposure and Response Prevention for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Caryn’s interaction style is direct, gentle, and laid-back. When appropriate, she uses humour in sessions. Availability: - Tuesdays 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Primary Topics: - Anxiety - Boundaries - Culture/Race related topics - Depression - Relationship/family challenges - Self-compassion/self-esteem - Self-Harm - Stress Management - Suicidal ideation - Trauma

Often treats: AbuseADHDAdjustment disorderAngerAnger ManagementAnxietyAsperger's SyndromeAutismBehavioral Issues
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Body ImageBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD)BullyingChronic Pain or IllnessCodependencyCommunicationDepressionDivorceDomestic Abuse or ViolenceDual DiagnosisEmotion RegulationEmotional AbuseGrief, loss, bereavementHIV/AIDSInfidelityIntellectual DisabilityLearning DisabilitiesLonelinessMen's IssuesMental DisordersMood disordersObsessive- Compulsive (OCD)ParentingPersistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymic Disorder)Personality DisordersPost-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)Racial IdentityRelationship IssuesSelf EsteemSelf-harming or suicidal behaviorSexual AbuseSocial Anxiety DisorderSocial IsolationSpiritualityStressSubstance UseSuicidal ThoughtsSuicideTraumaWomen's IssuesWorkplace stress
Sees: Adults (18+) · Couples · LGBTQ2+ · Seniors (65+) · Teens (13-17)
Trained at: Master of Education degree in Educational Psychology and Special Education (School and Counselling Psychology) from the University of Saskatchewan. · Currently, she is pursuing her PhD in Educational Psychology (Counselling Psychology) at the University of Alberta.
Credentials: Master of Counselling Psychology (M.Ed.)
Member of: College of Alberta Psychologists - Registered Psychologist, M.Ed., #7494