Ivory (Yiqing) Xiang, MMT, MT-BC, MTA, RP(Q)
* Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
* Certified Music Therapist / Canadian Music Therapy Association
* Master of Music Therapy / Temple University (USA)
Ivory Xiang(She/Her) integrates a variety of therapy approaches tailored to each individual’s needs, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Trauma, and Music Psychotherapy. She is currently expanding her skills in experiential approaches such as Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT).
Ivory works with individuals of all ages, with a focus on young children (from the age of 3), youth, and young adults experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, past or present trauma, and more.
With several years of specialized experience supporting neurodivergent individuals (e.g., Autistic, ADHD, Intellectual Disabilities, etc.), Ivory emphasizes fostering emotional regulation, self-expression, sensory integration, and social confidence through a neurodiversity-affirming, strength-based lens. Her background also includes working as a Crisis and Suicide text hotline responder and supporting youth in foster care, dropout programs, and behavioral hospital settings.
Ivory’s therapy style is warm, collaborative, and creative. She is passionate about providing a non-judgmental space where individuals feel heard, and about building strong therapeutic relationships that empower clients to develop resilience and healthy coping skills.
Ivory is fluent in English and Mandarin.
Modalities & Approach
- Music Psychotherapy (Primary Approach)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Primary Approach)
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (In Progress), Attachment theory
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including CBT for Trauma, and CBT for Anxiety
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Specialties
- Children (from the age of 3,) teens, young adults
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- Neurodivergent (e.g., Autistic, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, etc.)
- Adverse Childhood Experience: abuse, neglect, substance use, parent mental health issues, parent separation, bully.
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- Emotion and Behavior Regulation for young children, Parental Support
- Anxiety, Stress, Anger Management, Panic Attacks
- Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, Trauma, Immigration Struggles
- Self-Esteem, Family Dynamics & Communications, Relationships
- Self-Harm and Suicide Ideation
- Musician, Stage Performers, and Artists
As a therapist, how my personal background will help understand your experience?
Ivory is fluent in English and Mandarin.
As a first-generation immigrant, Ivory deeply understands how cultural factors influence personal, relational, intergenerational, and systemic aspects of the human experience.
Ivory is neurotypical, but she actively immerses herself in learning from the perspectives of the Autistic & ADHD community with an open mind and critical thinking.
Ivory is a musician and loves oil pastel painting, and she uses creative arts for self-care. She learned piano at a young age and later learned to play guitar. Her preferred music genres include pop, indie, Latino, & Lo-fi. Outside of work, Ivory enjoys reading and hyrox.
