Our Mission

"I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life — with a space to heal, to be truly seen and heard, and to reconnect with their authentic self."

Meet Our Founder

Hello, my name is Carine Lee, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the CRPO, offering compassionate, evidence-based therapy in a safe, compassionate, and genuinely non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore, heal, and grow.

I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (with Distinction) and a Master of Social Sciences in Psychology, alongside over 10 years of experience in coaching, consulting, training, and leadership. My background allows me to bring both clinical knowledge and real-world insight into therapy - supporting clients emotionally, relationally, and practically through life's challenges.

I also have a multidisciplinary background in leadership, communication, and organizational development, which shapes my understanding of stress, identity, relationships, and modern life pressures.

My approach is collaborative, reflective, and deeply personalised — because every person's story, and every healing journey, is unique.

I bring a strong commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed care that honours your background, values, and lived experience - creating a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and understood.

Founder of S-Zone Psychotherapy and Wellness
Languages: English, Cantonese and Mandarin
In-person therapy at downtown Toronto & Midtown Toronto
Virtual therapy across Ontario

A Journey to Healing

Whether you're struggling with mental health or relationship challenges, you don't have to figure out this alone.

My therapeutic approach is integrative — meaning I draw from a range of evidence-based methods and tailor them specifically to your unique needs, goals, and cultural context.

I may incorporate reflective or experiential tools — including my original "Open Your Heart Card," a self-reflection resource I created to support insight, emotional awareness, and meaningful engagement in the therapeutic process.

I believe healing happens within you - something you just need the right support to access it. My role is to walk alongside you, offering a grounded, empathic presence — a space where you can slow down, feel genuinely heard, and move forward with greater clarity, balance, and hope.

"You deserve to feel heard. You deserve to heal."

Credentials

Carine Lee, RP (Qualifying), CPCP (ICF), MSc, MSocSc, MACP

• MA in Counselling Psychology (With Distinction)— Yorkville University

• MSocSc in Psychology — University of Hong Kong

• Certified Professional Coach (CPCP) — International Coaching Federation (ICF)

• Specialized Clinical Training & Certification:

EMDR, Parts Work, Somatic Therapy, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Trauma Healing Through the Senses,

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT),

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples,

Couples Infidelity Repair Specialist.

Publications

"Open Your Heart Card"

- The cards are designed to reflect our inner thoughts and emotions, and deepen our self-understanding.

Media

- Presented at the public launch event of Open Your Heart Card and shared the inspiration and vision behind the work.