Jess Tang

You deserve to be seen, heard, and valued. As a clinician, I believe in meeting you with empathy, compassion, and collaboration to offer a safe space for you to grow and heal. Using a strengths-based and evidence supported approach, I support clients in finding acceptance for all parts of their identity, uncovering deeper understandings of themselves and healing past wounds and trauma. My clinical lens has been shaped by my experience over the past 12 years supporting diverse, high achieving individuals in performance environments. I have over a decade of experience developing and delivering leadership programming for students and professionals across Canada, which has allowed me to work closely with issues that include perfectionism, self-worth, belonging, self-doubt, and performance anxiety. With a BCom undergrad degree, I have experience and knowledge to help clients with issues including career planning, workplace conflicts, career advancement, burnout, and diversity and inclusion. My own identity as an Asian-Canadian and second-generation immigrant has influenced my approach to mental health. Specifically, I am drawn to exploring the struggles and pain that stem from intergenerational conflicts and loss of cultural identity.

I also bring a storied background working in sport, including my 9+ years of experience as a wrestling coach for an elite team of youth and university wrestlers, and consultant for Canadian Women in Sport. This has shaped my interest in supporting high performance, achievement-oriented individuals, including athletes. I help clients develop mental performance skills to be able to excel in high pressure, performance environments. I have worked with athletes across multiple sports, including at the provincial and national, and Team Canada levels.

In our sessions, you can expect a compassionate, empathetic and collaborative clinician who creates a safe space for you to grow and heal. I believe in fostering a strengths-based and culturally-aware approach that meets you where you are at, and draws upon your unique strengths. Together in our work, we can uncover new insights that can lead to growth, resilience and well-being. I am deeply committed to building a safe, non-judgemental, and trusting therapy relationship that enables you to embrace your full self and feel empowered in the pursuit of your goals.

When I’m not seeing clients, I can often be found coaching wrestling, watching live musicals, reading memoirs, or using cooking as a creative outlet.