Joycelyn Te, MA, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker, Senior Counsellor
MS Social Work, Columbia University, US
MA Counselling, Monash University, AU
Licensed Master Social Worker, New York State, US
Internal Family Systems Therapist, IFS Institute, US
Developmental Model Couples Therapy, Couples Institute, US
EMDR (L1/L2), EMDR Association of HK
Post graduate CBT training, Beck Institute, US
Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator
Certificates in Mental Health First Aid for Adults and Children, New York City
Certificate of Completion (Suicide Prevention), Samaritans NYC, New York City
Member of the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association
Member of EMDRHK
About Joyce
I am a counsellor and licensed social worker with training and experience in counselling, suicide prevention and social work. I help clients on issues such as depression, anxiety, self harm, relationships, parenting, life transitions, grief/loss and trauma.
I use a variety of therapies including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Polyvagal Informed Practice, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness. I help clients identify and overcome the root causes of unhelpful thoughts and behavior, increase their awareness of the mind-body connection and help them develop internal and external resources for grounding, regulation and healing.
My therapeutic approach is: “Start where the client is. Every client is unique. Therapy is personal and I tailor my therapy to each client’s unique concerns. I use a variety of therapies to help clients create personalized tools for their own “toolbox”. I help clients feel safe so they can have the freedom to explore. In this way I help clients become their own therapist. Every individual is a garden and I help them learn how to tend it with their own tools.
Endorsements
“I’ve never had a therapist who has helped me and cared for me the way that she has. I’m so thankful to Joyce because I can now live my life confidently, knowing that she’ll always be there to guide me when I need her.”