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Jacklyn Chung

Hello, my name is Jacklyn, and I am the Founder of Karkiu Psychotherapy and Counselling in Vaughan. I love seeing you take this first step toward your inner healing and am happy to ease you into the process of therapy!

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with CRPO and have been working in the field of mental health and education for over 10 years. As the Clinical Director, I oversee all cases that come through the practice – whether with me or with one of our Associates.

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Jacklyn Chung, Clinical Director of Psychotherapists in Vaughan at Karkiu Psychotherapy
Angela Lombardi - Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Vaughan - Karkiu

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Angela Lombardi

Perfectionism | Trauma | People Pleasing | Interpersonal Relationships | Body Image and Disordered Eating | Self-Esteem

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Sybil Chan - Registered Psychotherapist Vaughan - Karkiu

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Sybil
Chan

Depression | Anxiety | Trauma | Suicidal Ideation | Autism Spectrum | Neurodivergence | Racial Identity | Relationship Conflict

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Abigail Ajodha - Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Vaughan - Karkiu

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Abigail
Ajodha

Depression | Anxiety | ADHD | Intergenerational Trauma |  Parentification | Codependency | Addictions and Substance Use

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Clinical Director, Registered Psychotherapist

Jacklyn Chung

“I truly believe that the purpose of life is to love — to learn to love others and to learn to love ourselves.”

  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Trauma-Informed
  • Mindfulness-Based
  • EMDR
  • Attachment
  • Grief
  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy
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Hello, my name is Jacklyn and I am the Founder of Karkiu Psychotherapy and Counselling. I love seeing you take this first step towards your inner healing and am happy to ease you into the process of therapy! I am a Registered Psychotherapist with CRPO and have been working in the field of mental health and education for over 10 years. As the Clinical Director, I oversee all cases that come through the practice – whether with me or with one of our Associates.

As your therapist, I use a balance between comfort and challenge in helping you discover who you are today, work on healing from past wounds, and improve your relationships. The aim is for you to develop a secure attachment within yourself and a sense of self-acceptance in who you are as a whole. We focus on strengths and self-compassion to assist you in building skills that will help you remain resilient and gritty. 

My clients are typically adult individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, identity loss, and relationship issues. I use a client-centered approach that empowers the individual to meaningfully regulate their inner experiences through culturally sensitive techniques, mindfulness practice, emotion-focused and trauma-informed theories.

I hope that we have the honour of working with you to discover, shape, and implement whatever healing looks like for you!

  • Depression | Suicide Ideation
  • Anxiety | Stress | Burnout
  • Work or School Related Stresses
  • Trauma including Childhood Trauma
  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxious or Avoidant Attachment Styles
  • Family Conflict
  • Sex and Intimacy
  • Grief | Life Transitions
  • Identity Development | Racial Identity
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder 
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Therapist Identity
  • Intersectional Lens
  • Trauma-Informed
  • Emotion-Centered
  • ACT
  • Attachment
  • Compassion-Focused
  • DBT
  • Somatic Therapy
  • English
  • Cantonese
  • Registered Psychotherapist (Independent Practice) with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
  • Canadian Certified Counsellor with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
  • Master of Education (MEd) in Counselling Psychology from University of Ottawa
  • Master of Teaching (MT) in Intermediate/Senior Division from University of Toronto (OISE)
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Honours Psychology and Human Resources Minor from University of Waterloo
  • EMDR Part 1 and 2 Intensive Training with EMDR Consulting
  • DBT Certification Training
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) with LivingWorks and trained with Kids Help Phone Crisis Text Line as a Crisis Responder
  • “The Empowered Supervisor” Training and is a CRPO-qualified Clinical Supervisor
  • Formerly an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Angela Lombardi

“Who were you before the world told you who to be? Let’s discover the person beneath what you are struggling with, and embrace the authentic, imperfect human in you.”

  • Perfectionism
  • Trauma
  • People Pleasing
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Body Image
  • Self-Esteeem
  • Disordered Eating
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Hi! My name is Angela and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with CRPO and a Registered Social Worker with OCSWSW. As your therapist, I strive to create an environment where you feel seen and heard – comfortable to explore your roots through a collaborative and supportive environment. I strive to see the person beyond the problem by recognizing our inherent strengths, talents, and passions as humans to facilitate meaningful change.

My clients are typically adults struggling with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, burnout, body image issues, disordered eating, and life stressors. My approach is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, inner child healing, and trauma-informed practices. Using a client-centered approach, we will reconnect you with yourself, and foster self-acceptance, self-compassion, and empowerment.

I believe that you are not something that is broken or in need or fixing, but one that is in need of finding… let’s find you together! I’m here to support you through every step of the way into feeling like yourself again and building a life that is meaningful and authentic to you. I look forward to meeting with you!

  • Perfectionism
  • Trauma
  • People Pleasing
  • Body Image Issues 
  • Disordered Eating
  • Relationship Issues
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief & Life Transitions
  • Identity Development
  • Depression & Burnout
  • Anxiety & Stress
  • Intersectional Lens
  • Trauma-Informed
  • Emotion-Centered
  • ACT
  • Attachment
  • Compassion-Focused
  • DBT
  • Somatic Therapy
  • English
  • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) under the supervision of Jacklyn Chung, RP (#8688)
  • Registered Social Worker with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSW)
  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University
  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) with Psychology Minor from Ryerson University
  • Suicide Training: Counselling on Access to Lethal Means
  • Mental Health First Aid Training
  • (In progress) Intensive Trauma Treatment Certification: EMDR, CBT, and Somatic-Based Interventions to Move Clients from Surviving to Thriving

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Sybil Chan

“Life is like a sandbox – we can build what we want! Let’s work together and make transformative changes that’ll help you flourish into the person that you were meant to be!”

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • ASD/Neurodivergence
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Conflict
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Welcome! My name is Sybil, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with CRPO. As your therapist, I am committed to hearing you beyond your words and seeing you beyond what is shown. I am passionate about helping you reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been wounded through challenges of the past. Through a client-centred lens, I strive to foster an environment where you feel heard, seen and appreciated for the intersecting strengths, values and identities that you hold.

I typically work with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, complex trauma, grief, identity, and relational issues. I use a trauma-informed approach to safely support clients in the rediscovery of their true selves. Together, we will build and learn to walk along a path that is aligned with your values instead of the one built for you by others.

I believe you can build the bright, healthy, and meaningful life you deserve. Life is like a sandbox – we can build what we want! Let’s work together and make transformative changes to help you flourish into the person you were meant to be.

I look forward to meeting you soon!

  • Depression | Suicide Ideation
  • Anxiety | Stress | Burnout
  • Trauma and Intergenerational Trauma
  • Grief | Life Transitions
  • Interpersonal Relationship Issues
  • Identity and Development | Racial Identity
  • Autism  Neurodivergence
  • Integrative
  • Trauma-informed
  • Anti-Oppressive
  • ACT
  • DBT
  • IFS
  • Mindfulness-CBT
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • English
  • Cantonese
  • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) under the supervision of Jacklyn Chung, RP (#8688)
  • Master of Arts (MA) in Counselling Psychology from Western University
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) with Honours in Psychology and Children’s Studies from York University
  • Intensive Trauma Treatment Certification: EMDR, CBT, and Somatic-Based Interventions to Move Clients from Surviving to Thriving
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) with LivingWorks
  • Grief and Bereavement Training with Andrea Warnick, RP

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Abigail Ajodha

“Happiness and a meaningful life are within your grasp, and I am here to guide you towards the meaningful life you deserve!”

  • Depression
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Addictions and Substance Use
  • Parentification
  • ADHD
  • Racial Identity
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You’ve taken the first step toward healing, and that’s something to be proud of. My name is Abigail, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with CRPO. Choosing to seek therapy isn’t easy, but it’s a powerful decision. As an immigrant, I understand the challenges of adjusting to a different culture and the possible familial conflict that arises from different values and beliefs. I provide an empathetic and understanding space to explore the struggles of growing up with immigrant parents and feeling misunderstood.

My clients are typically adults working through intergenerational trauma, being the parentified sibling, living as a neurospicy person, depression, anxiety, substance use, relationship issues, and codependency. I will work with you to unpack unhelpful core beliefs and to find compassion and forgiveness within yourself so you can move forward with grace.

I believe that happiness and a meaningful life are within your grasp, and I am here to help. Together we’ll explore your thought patterns, reshape them, nurture your self-confidence and self-compassion, and lead you towards the meaningful life you deserve. I look forward to holding space for you soon!

  • Depression | Burnout
  • Anxiety | Stress
  • Trauma | Intergenerational Trauma
  • Addictions and Substance Use
  • Parentification
  • Codependency
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Family Conflict
  • Autism | ADHD
  • Racial Identity
  • Collaborative
  • Trauma-informed
  • Anti-Oppressive
  • Mindfulness-Based Approaches
  • ACT
  • CBT
  • DBT
  • IFS
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • English
  • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) under the supervision of Jacklyn Chung, RP (#8688)
  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University
  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Ryerson University
  • Human Resources Management Post-Graduate Certificate from Sheridan College
  • Advanced Studies in Special Needs Post-Graduate Certificate from Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1
  • Clinical Applications of Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
  • Suicide Intervention Workshop with Gerstein Crisis Centre