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Meet Jocelyn
Jocelyn Hsu
Clinical Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
Nice to meet you here!
I am the counsellor and owner of Gentle Light Counselling. I immigrated from Taiwan in 2009 and have been rooted in Canada ever since. I’m fluent in both English and Mandarin and worked with clients in Taiwan for 3 years and with clients in Toronto for over 11 years (at the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto). I opened my private practice in 2021.
I hold dual Bachelor's degrees in Philosophy (with a focus on Ethics) and Social Work (with a focus on children and families). I also hold a Master's degree with a thesis, focusing on children, adolescents, families, and mental health.
I am a registered social worker in Ontario, Alberta and, Nova Scotia with more than 18 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families in clinical settings. Supporting clients as they face different challenges in life has always been my passion.
I believe in the power of talk therapy and the strengths within each individual. I listen and work with you to achieve your goals, helping you regain calmness and happiness in life.
I’m open-minded, non-judgmental, and comfortable with being vulnerable myself. With a gentle and respectful approach, I’m determined to help you sort through your thoughts and provide a safe space for your recovery and healing.
Gentle Light Counselling was built as I believe in the inner power, and the light within everyone. I understand how challenging life could be sometimes , and how that we all need some support. Yes, you and I both!
We all need that gentle light.
Jocelyn is registered in province of Ontario, Alberta, and Nova Scotia
OCSWSSW Registration: 838665
ACSW Registration: 17921
NSCSW Registration: 9879
Jocelyn’s experience
HIGHTLIGHTS
· Over 11 years of working as a Family Service Worker at Children’s Aid Society of Toronto from 2009 to 2021/ Working in clinical settings to support adults and children since 2004.
· Holding Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work
· Knowledge and experience in the area of working with children, adults, and families, including but not limited in working with new immigrant families, single parent families, low-income families, families with special needs children, families with high conflicts, families who are involved with domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, mental health challenges
· Have good knowledge of assessment skills, crisis intervention, family system and dynamic, child development and attachment theories, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focus therapy, Strength based therapy, and trauma informed practice.
· Strong believer of Anti-Oppression Anti-Racism Policy and the importance of diversity.
· Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers.
· Fluent in Mandarin, Taiwanese and English
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Family Service Worker at Children’s Aid Society of Toronto July 2009 – June 2021
Counselor (part-time while completing M.A.) 2005 - 2006
Office of Student Affairs, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Children and Youth Protection Caseworker (part-time while completing M.A.) 2004 - 2005
Taipei County Government’s Center for Family Violence and Sexual Assault Protection, Taipei, Taiwan
Research Assistant (part-time while completing M.A.) 2004 - 2005
Research Project of National Science Council, Taiwan/ Research Project of The Taipei City Government, Taiwan/ Research Project of Minister of Interior, Taiwan
Teaching Assistant 2003 – 2005
Department of Social Work, National Taiwan University
EDUCATION
Certificate in Canadian Social Work Practice 2009
Internationally Educated Social Work Professionals Bridging Program (IESW), Ryerson University
M.A. in Social Work 2007
National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
Assessed by the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) as equivalent to a Canadian MSW
Thesis: ” The experience of under-aged children going through different types of disclosure to their parent’s divorce decision”
B.A. in Social Work / Philosophy 2003
National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan