What kinds of clients do you typically support?

Adults, Teens - $160
Couples - $180-210
Family - $190

Kristal Kong, RP

Kristal’s Approach to Therapy

I integrate various experiential modalities depending on what’s needed in the therapy room. I often try to understand clients’ family background and attachment history to explore roots of the the challenges you face today. I work with clients collaboratively to understand what’s keeping you stuck, and create a path to feeling better. I believe that there’s no such thing as a bad question! I’m generally a very open therapist, and I’m happy to explore from where you’re at.

Therapeutic Modalities

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

• Family Systems Therapy

• Narrative Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

• Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy (with consent and only at client’s request)

Why did you choose this profession

My work in the healthcare field led me to notice humans’ core need for connection, which can sometimes go missing in the busyness of the day-to-day.  I learned that I enjoy sitting with people in the highs and lows of their lives.  I want to create a space for people where they can slow down and be themselves without fear of judgement.

What do you find most meaningful about the work you do

I love facilitating a space that allows clients to feel safe, seen and heard.  It’s so wonderful to see clients come to understand their purpose and see their intrinsic value.

How I bring my lived experiences to my work

Growing up as a first-generation Chinese-Canadian born and raised in Scarborough, I understand the unique experience of living "in-between," navigating multiple cultural identities. I was raised in a multigenerational household alongside my grandparents, aunts, uncles, parents, and brother, where family, responsibility, and collectivist values were deeply woven into everyday life. As the eldest daughter, I often carried the expectation of caring for others, setting a positive example, and bridging the gap between my parents' traditions and Western culture.

Over time, I have learned to embrace both parts of my identity and appreciate the richness and complexity that comes with bicultural experiences. These lived experiences allow me to connect with clients navigating cultural expectations, intergenerational dynamics, identity development, belonging, and the pressures that can come with balancing family obligations and personal authenticity.