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Your Story Counselling Individual, Couple, Family, S*x & Trauma Psychotherapy

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“You have opportunities I never had.”A parent may be trying to say, “I wanted you to be safe.” A child may hear, “I have...
10/16/2026

“You have opportunities I never had.”

A parent may be trying to say, “I wanted you to be safe.” A child may hear, “I have no right to struggle.”

Both the sacrifice and the child’s pain deserve room in the conversation.

Cherie Mak supports children, teens and families working through these differences at Your Story Counselling.

One parent wants firmer boundaries. The other sees a teen who can’t take more pressure. Both may be worried, but the dis...
10/14/2026

One parent wants firmer boundaries. The other sees a teen who can’t take more pressure. Both may be worried, but the disagreement can leave their teen caught in the middle.

It helps to talk through those fears away from your teen and ask what support and structure they need right now.

Cherie Mak works with children, teens and families navigating school difficulties, anxiety and conflict at home.

“Leave me alone.” “I don’t care.” “I’m fine.”Your teen’s first answer may be the safest one they can give right now. You...
10/12/2026

“Leave me alone.” “I don’t care.” “I’m fine.”

Your teen’s first answer may be the safest one they can give right now. You don’t have to guess what they mean. Give them room, stay curious, and let them know they can come back to you.

Cherie Mak supports teens and families navigating anxiety, school difficulties and conflict at Your Story Counselling.

Markham + online across Ontario. Accepting new clients. Free consultation through the link in bio.

“I don’t care” can be easier for a teen to say than “I’m overwhelmed” or “I don’t know how to tell you.”If conversations...
10/10/2026

“I don’t care” can be easier for a teen to say than “I’m overwhelmed” or “I don’t know how to tell you.”

If conversations keep turning into arguments, family therapy can give everyone room to speak and listen differently.

Cherie Mak supports children, teens, parents and families at Your Story Counselling in Markham and online across Ontario.

It can be hard to ask for something different during s*x, even with someone you love.The conversation may involve more t...
10/04/2026

It can be hard to ask for something different during s*x, even with someone you love.
The conversation may involve more than finding the right words. Privacy, exhaustion, family expectations and whether “not today” feels safe can all shape what’s possible.

Alana Sham offers s*x therapy for individuals and couples at Your Story Counselling in Vaughan, Markham and online across Ontario.

Accepting new clients. Free consultation through the link in bio.

One person wants to talk. The other needs quiet. Both want to spend time together.Try the three small experiments in thi...
10/02/2026

One person wants to talk. The other needs quiet. Both want to spend time together.

Try the three small experiments in this post to find a way of connecting that works for you both, including who has to make the downtime possible.

Linda Thai works with couples navigating different communication styles, sensory needs and ways of showing care. She offers therapy online across Ontario through Your Story Counselling.

Accepting new clients. Free consultation through the link in bio.

Coming out shouldn’t mean you have to explain yourself forever.Acceptance can show up in ordinary actions: using your na...
09/30/2026

Coming out shouldn’t mean you have to explain yourself forever.

Acceptance can show up in ordinary actions: using your name, including your partner, and handling questions you’ve already answered.

If you’re navigating family relationships, identity and what support could look like, Jiaqing Wilson-Yang offers therapy for q***r and trans youth and adults at Your Story Counselling.

Accepting new clients in Vaughan, York Region and online across Ontario. Free consultation through the link in bio.

Wanting your child to speak a family language is one thing. Making space for it around school, work and daily life takes...
09/29/2026

Wanting your child to speak a family language is one thing. Making space for it around school, work and daily life takes shared effort.

If this conversation is bringing up questions about belonging or family roles, Erica Min offers therapy in English and Korean for children, adults and families.

A job and an address can make you look settled. They don’t replace the everyday closeness you miss after moving.If migra...
09/28/2026

A job and an address can make you look settled. They don’t replace the everyday closeness you miss after moving.

If migration has changed your sense of belonging, you can explore that with Yukta Gupta at Your Story Counselling.

Accepting new clients in Markham, Vaughan and online across Ontario. Free consultation through the link in bio.

Yifei Oliver Wang offers a judgment-free space for people exploring identity, culture, relationships, intimacy, family d...
09/14/2026

Yifei Oliver Wang offers a judgment-free space for people exploring identity, culture, relationships, intimacy, family dynamics, intergenerational experiences, spirituality, meaning and purpose.

Having spent significant parts of his life in both Eastern and Western cultures, Yifei brings cultural curiosity to his work. His approach is collaborative and reflective, shaped by the belief that different people may need different ways into understanding themselves.

Together, you might explore the stories and experiences you carry, make sense of patterns in your life and develop practical tools that support greater understanding and agency.

Yifei offers individual therapy in English and Mandarin and is accepting new clients in Vaughan, Markham and online across Ontario. Sliding-scale fees and a free initial consultation are available.

Learn more about Yifei and book a consultation through the link in our bio.

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Vaughan, ON
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