Vera Cheng of Talk Therapy

Vera Cheng is a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Consultant, Media Expert and the founder of Talk Therapy with Vera (https://talktherapywithvera.com/). She identifies as a 1.5-generation Chinese Canadian and has openly shared the obstacles she has overcome in life that allowed her to accept and challenge herself. These experiences have allowed her to cultivate herself as a therapist and support individuals with similar challenges.

Vera has over 15 years of clinical experience working in community and medical settings with a diverse population ranging from teens to seniors. She is a mental health advocate for the Asian community, and currently works with clients who identify as Asian millennials who struggle with mental health. In addition, she facilitates anti-Asian racism and mental health workshops for organizations across Ontario. You can learn more about her from her website or Instagram account.

https://talktherapywithvera.com/

https://instagram.com/talktherapy.with.vera

TUNE IN TO HEAR:

00:25: Introduction

00:57: Origin Story

01:52: Not using Chinese name

05:17: Experiences of racism in the Asian community

06:30: Becoming a mental health worker

09:44: Not knowing how to have compassion for the self

13:03: Not dismissing our feelings

14:48: Current trends with Vera’s clients

15:41: “Right to Be”, a workshop on handling racism

18:39: One piece of advice for parents dealing with trauma

22:05: Vera’s work and getting in touch

26:31: Thank you

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