Atarah Huang

Atarah Huang is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Art Therapist who brings over four years of experience supporting children, adults, and families across hospital, community, and outpatient settings. Known for her warm and creative style, she focuses on helping clients express emotions, strengthen self-regulation, and build resilience in ways that feel safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate.

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Drawing on her academic training from the Toronto Art Therapy Institute (Graduate Diploma in Art Psychotherapy) and her diverse clinical background, Atarah takes a holistic, strengths-based approach to therapy.

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Her clinical experience spans a wide range of areas, including:

• Emotional expression and self-regulation

• Anxiety, stress, and big emotions

• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) support

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) support

• Social-emotional development

• Coping skills and resilience building

• Mindfulness and somatic integration

• Caregiver collaboration and support

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To complement her clinical experience, Atarah integrates evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches into her work, including:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Narrative Therapy

• DBT-informed interventions

• Mindfulness-based approaches

• Art therapy techniques

• Somatic-based strategies

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To complement her clinical experience, Atarah has completed additional professional training and certifications, including:

 

• Peer Support Level 1 Training (Hope and Me)

• Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification

 

Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, Atarah is pleased to support families in their preferred language and is experienced in working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

 

Outside of her clinical work, Atarah enjoys art and crafts, spending time in nature, and going for peaceful walks, bringing the same creativity and calm presence she values in her therapy sessions into her everyday life.