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YOUR STORY IS WELCOME HERE.

Lewis

Lau

MACP

REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST (Qualifying)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) for adults and youth with a focus on men's mental

It's through relationships that we learn best and grow best.

FRED ROGERS

Adults

Youth (14+)

Men's Mental Health

In Person

Virtual

A NOTE FROM LEWIS

Hi! I'm Lewis.

Visiting here is a choice you have made for yourself, and a meaningful one. Choosing a therapist is a personal decision, and it is important to find someone you feel comfortable with. Here's a little about myself and my approach to help you decide if we might be a good fit.

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Perhaps you're reading this because life has been feeling heavier than it used to:

  • Your mind won't stop running through everything — school, work, what's next — and it's hard to switch off.

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  • The same thoughts keep looping, and checking or rituals are taking up more of your day than you want.

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  • Your brain feels like it has forty tabs open — starting is hard, finishing is harder, and it's not for lack of trying.

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  • You carry a lot without talking about it — there's pressure to just handle things, and handling them alone is getting heavy.

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  • Things that used to matter feel flat, and getting going takes more than it should.

Or maybe everything looks fine from the outside and you're tired of carrying the difference alone.

 

My specialty is working with adolescent and young adult clients navigating psychological disorders, including anxiety, depression, OCD, and ADHD. Men's mental health is a particular passion of mine. My approach is practical, client-centred, and trauma-informed, helping clients understand and manage difficult emotions while clarifying their core values. Upon request, I'm glad to integrate faith-based approaches that are relevant to the client within the therapeutic context.

 

Trainings in OCD, ADHD, anxiety, and trauma-related challenges support my work. I also integrate mental health support with the development of clients' academic, leadership, and relational skills within the therapeutic context.

 

Alongside my clinical work, I hold degrees from Brock University in psychology and applied health sciences, along with a master's in counselling psychology.

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However you found your way here, I'm glad you did. Your story is welcome here. 

Lewis

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YOU ARE NOT ALONE

What I can help with.

Life brings its challenges to all of us. Here are some of the primary reasons people reach out to me for support. Please feel free to click on any of the areas below to learn more about my approach to each one.

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CLIENT-CENTRED

EVIDENCE-BASED

COLLABORATIVE

Shaping your therapy: My approaches.

No two people need the exact same thing from therapy. That is why we will work together to find the approach that best fits your unique story and current needs. The modalities listed below are the evidence-based approaches I most often integrate into sessions and introduce skills and tools from. The value of the therapeutic relationship is that it provides a supportive space to explore these tools, find or reclaim your voice, and carry that strength into your everyday life.

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TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Qualified to support you.

My training and experience inform the care I offer. I bring together professional registration, specialized training, and ongoing learning to support adults and youth.

EDUCATION & REGISTRATIONS

  • Registered Psychotherist (Qualifying) with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

  • Master Of Arts Counselling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University

  • Master of Arts, Applied Health Sciences from Brock University

  • Honours B.A., Psychology from Brock University

  • Member, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

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CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIALIZED TRAININGS

  • ERP for Anxiety & OCD Treatment from The Knowledge Tree

BEGINNING THERAPY

A Simple Guide To Our First Session.

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Simple Preparation

After booking, you will receive an email with a brief intake form to complete before our appointment. This covers essential consent details, practice policies, and some helpful background. For couples, both partners fill one out; for children, a parent takes care of it. Once submitted, you will receive all the practical details for our meeting—including parking directions or your secure video link.

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A Space To Be Heard

Our first meeting is about getting to know you, rather than trying to solve everything at once. We will have a down-to-earth conversation about what has been going on in your life, explore the challenges you are facing, and discuss what you hope will be different. By the end of this first conversation, we will have a shared sense of how we can best work together and a direction for moving forward.

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A Collaborative Rhythm

We will work together to find a pace that keeps you feeling secure while still helping you grow. You don't have to share everything on day one. As we build trust, I will support you, but I will also gently challenge you and offer new perspectives to help you move forward.

NEXT STEPS TO BOOK WITH LEWIS

Your Story Is Welcome Here.

I FEEL READY.

"It's through relationships that we learn best and grow best."

                                    — Fred Rogers

Our work together starts with building that relationship. If my approach feels like a good fit for you, you can book your first session directly through the online portal.

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I HAVE QUESTIONS.

If you have a few questions first or prefer to coordinate a time together, feel free to send a quick note below. I will get back to you within 24–48 of my business hours.

Your move from hurt to hope
can begin today.

A real human on the other end, holding compassionate, non-judgmental space for whatever you bring. In person in St. Catharines or virtually across Ontario.

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