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AboutValerie Tsang
Valerie is a Registered Psychotherapist who has worked for more than a decade in community mental health. She holds a Masters of Arts in Psychology from Médaille College and a Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Toronto. Valerie has extensive clinical experience working with individuals and groups on addressing diverse mental health concerns including complex trauma, suicidal ideation, concurrent disorders, and the impact of socioeconomic status on mental health. She is passionate about exploring the role of digital health technologies on reducing health disparities in the mental health sector. Outside of work, Valerie enjoys baking, working on her green thumb, and visiting local coffee shops.
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This blog explores emotional awareness as a key step in understanding what you feel and responding with more intention and care. It offers practical reflections and gentle tools to help you notice emotions as they arise, making them feel less overwhelming and easier to navigate in daily life and relationships.
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Emotions shape how we move through each day, offering signals about what matters most. This guide explores five supportive, science-backed steps to help you understand, notice, and respond to your emotions with greater ease.
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This article explains how everyone has a natural decision-making style — whether you tend to decide quickly or take your time — and how understanding that style can help you make choices with greater calm and clarity. It offers practical tools to help you avoid impulsive decisions or excessive overthinking, so you can make better, more values-aligned decisions in life.
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Imposter Syndrome can make genuine achievements feel uncertain. Many people experience this, even when their abilities are clear. In this guide, we explore common reasons these doubts appear and offer practical, supportive strategies to help you work through them with greater confidence and clarity.
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Binge eating can feel like a cycle that’s hard to understand or control, blending intense emotions with eating behaviors. This article explains what binge eating is, why it happens, and offers compassionate insight into recognizing patterns and beginning supportive steps toward change.
In this guide, we walk you through the different types of therapy offered at Layla. These including CBT, ACT, EMDR, EFT, Somatic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and more, to better understand how each approach works and what to expect from treatment. Whether you're new to therapy or exploring new options, this overview may be helpful for you to make more informed decisions about your mental health journey.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy that combines acceptance and change strategies to support emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. Learn how DBT works, what to expect from treatment, and who may benefit from this approach.
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Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but understanding what to expect, from reflecting on your “why” to navigating your first session, can help you feel more prepared and confident. Finding the right therapist, staying open and engaged in the process, and giving yourself time to grow are key to building a meaningful and effective therapy experience.
In this guide, we walk you through the different types of therapy offered at Layla. These including CBT, ACT, EMDR, EFT, Somatic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and more, to better understand how each approach works and what to expect from treatment. Whether you're new to therapy or exploring new options, this overview may be helpful for you to make more informed decisions about your mental health journey.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy that combines acceptance and change strategies to support emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. Learn how DBT works, what to expect from treatment, and who may benefit from this approach.