Dr. Na Zhu, Psychologist
Putting children first
Are you struggling with anxiety, sadness, or anger? Are your behaviours are causing problems for you or your loved ones? Whether you are a young person in need of mental health support or a parent seeking help for your child, I'm here to help.
I am a registered clinical psychologist who is committed to providing the most up-to-date, evidence-based approaches that are tailored to your needs. Together, we will identify and work towards goals that are meaningful and important to you.
Therapy Services
Therapy can help with a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and social difficulties.
I use therapies that have been proven to be effective, such as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), as well as integrating emotion focused therapy (EFT) techniques.
I strive to build a safe and supportive space for you to explore deeper thoughts and feelings, so we can work towards positive change and personal growth.
I have expertise working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with the following challenges. I also provide parent coaching and consultations.
Anxiety (e.g., social, generalized, phobias)
Obsessive and compulsive behaviours
Trauma
Depression
Anger and irritability
Aggressive behaviours
Psychological Assessments
Psychological assessments can help to better understand strengths and needs, identify developmental/ psychological problems or disorders, and inform recommendations and treatment plans.
Assessments can take multiple days and involve completing interviews, testing, and/or questionnaires.
I provide the following types of assessments:
Learning challenges
Giftedness
Developmental delays
ADHD assessments
Mental health assessments
Youth justice assessments
About Me
Dr. Na Zhu
I am a clinical and forensic psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
I completed my MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology (child and adolescent focus) at the University of Windsor, as well as my MEd in Counselling Psychology at OISE, University of Toronto. I completed my pre-doctoral residency and post-doctoral fellowship at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). I currently work as a staff psychologist in the forensic mental health program at Kinark Child and Family Services, where I work with children, adolescents, and their families facing some of the most complex mental health challenges in the country.
I have a strong interest in research, and my research focuses on improving the trajectory of individuals exposed to childhood adverse events. Within my clinical work, I believe it is important to monitor progress and will incorporate measurements in our work together.
Work with me
Thank you for visiting my website. I look forward to connecting with you and discussing how I can be of help.
Psychological services are covered by many extended health insurance plans. Please check with your insurance company regarding your coverage.
Na Zhu, PhD, CPsych
Toronto, Ontario