Esther Chan
MSW, RSW

Social Worker

Esther Chan, MSW, RSW is a Registered Social Worker with a deep passion for supporting children, adolescents, and their families through a compassionate, family-centred lens. She specializes in working with youth navigating emotional dysregulation, behavioural challenges, autism, and neurodiverse needs. With clinical experience spanning community mental health, school, residential, and pediatric settings, Esther is dedicated to helping young people build sustainable coping strategies and achieve overall well-being.

In her therapeutic practice, Esther utilizes a strengths-based, collaborative approach, ensuring that both the child and their caregivers feel empowered and supported. She integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) informed techniques, trauma-informed care, and expressive approaches to meet each family’s unique needs. She works closely with caregivers, educators, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support coordinated, holistic care.

Esther received her Master of Social Science in Social Work from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Committed to ongoing professional development in child, youth, and family mental health, she also holds a postgraduate certificate in Autism and Behavioural Science (ABA Therapy). She has completed training in the Gottman Method, which informs her work in supporting caregivers within a child and youth mental health context. She is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and is proud to offer services multilingually in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

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