Vera Cheng
Registered Social Worker. PsychotherapistAreas of Expertise
Wellness and Self Care • Emotional Resilience for Professionals • Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace • Building Self-Esteem and Resilience • Dismantling Anti-Asian Racism • Managing Stress and Avoiding Burnout • Managing Caregiver Burnout • Regulating your Emotions
Vera Cheng is a registered social worker, psychotherapist, seasoned speaker, and the founder of Talk Therapy with Vera. She has over 15 years of clinical experience and previously worked in medical and community settings.
Vera is the leading expert in mental health and anti-Asian racism, featured in renowned media outlets such as CBC NEWS, CP24 and CTV NEWS. Vera passionately spreads the message of the benefits of therapy and how admirable and courageous it is to start the process. As a Chinese-Canadian immigrant, she has honed her practice beyond therapy sessions into community engagement, advocacy and fighting against Asian hate.
Vera partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association and was featured in a provincial mental health campaign, called Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program. She is passionate about mental health awareness, primarily through anxiety, which she has struggled with. Sharing her journey helps reduce mental health stigma in the hopes of assistingothers overcome their struggles too.
Signature Topics
Managing Stress and Burnout
as a High-Performing Professional
This talk covers how to recognize the early signs of burnout and simple habits that can be easily integrated into a busy schedule.
This talk provides clear steps to create and protect boundaries that allow you to prioritize self-care and stay productive without sacrificing your personal goals and health.
Setting and Maintaining
Healthy Boundaries
This talk covers how to recognize the early signs of burnout and simple habits that can be easily integrated into a busy schedule.
Build Unshakeable Confidence
