DR. JINNY HONG, PH.D.

REGISTERED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

(She/Her)

Dr. Jinny Hong is a compassionate clinical and counselling psychologist dedicated to helping adults navigate mental health challenges and lead more fulfilling lives. She earned her Master’s and Ph.D. in Clinical and Counselling Psychology from the University of Toronto and has supported individuals from diverse backgrounds in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns.

Dr. Hong specializes in treating depression, anxiety disorders (including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias), OCD, PTSD, and ADHD. She also provides culturally sensitive guidance for life transitions, grief, trauma recovery, stress management, and interpersonal difficulties.

Her approach is personalized and grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). By tailoring her methods to each client’s. unique needs, Dr. Hong helps individuals build resilience, reduce emotional distress, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Dr. Hong’s clinical training includes a predoctoral residency at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), where she worked in Mood and Anxiety Ambulatory Services, the Women’s Trauma Program, and the University of Toronto’s Health and Wellness Center. She has also worked with Brampton Civic Hospital’s Adult Day Treatment Program for Mood and Anxiety Disorders, North York General Hospital’s Assessment and Wellness Clinic, and CAMH’s Work, Stress, and Health Program. In addition, she has supervised graduate students at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.

Beyond individual therapy, Dr. Hong has extensive experience conducting psychodiagnostic assessments for mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, ADHD, WSIB evaluations, and facilitating group therapy. She is passionate about teaching, supervising, and mentoring early-career mental health professionals and has published research in respected academic journals, including the Journal of Psycholinguistic Research and the Journal of Medical Internet Research.

Dr. Hong values building genuine, collaborative connections and helping clients uncover their strengths to achieve greater balance and well-being.

Please note that our associates work with many presenting issues, some of which are not listed in this biography. Please speak to our intake team at 647-492-3539 for more information.