Yu Tseng (Louis) Lin

About Yu Tseng (Louis)

Have you ever rushed out the door only to realize you forgot something or spilled coffee all over yourself in the process? Have you ever said to yourself, “I am tired of feeling this way; I should not be feeling like this, yet the feelings persist and sometimes come back stronger?

These may seem like two distinct, unrelated instances I am raising, but I parallel them with how we often approach our problems: we tend to want to rush through them or judge ourselves for having the emotions and reactions to the difficulties life tosses at us. I am here to propose an alternative: your feelings are valid, no matter what you are seeking help for.

My name is Louis (pronounced Lou-ee, He/They), and I am a first-generation immigrant/settler who has always had a unique relationship with stories. Being human is challenging, but we are not meant to traverse this journey all by ourselves. Instead, we all strive for our stories to be heard and validated by another human being.

We rarely move through life with intention and space to slow down and reflect. I see counselling as a dedicated space created for you by you to get curious about ourselves, tend to the parts that need some fine-tuning and updates, and process some uncomfortable emotions that the outside world does not always give space for.

Therapy can feel like hard work sometimes, but it tends to be easier when you do it through a genuine human connection in front of you. My work focuses on the relationship between you and me, and together, we use it as the foundation for the changes you are seeking in your life. We all want to be worked with, not worked on.

I offer 15-minute complimentary consultation for all clients who are interested in working with me. Looking up therapists is a big step; in my opinion, you are already halfway from where you began to where you would like to be!