Below are counselling testimonials regarding my career in play therapy and parenting coaching.
“With her warm, genuine, and professional manner, Mary quickly developed a strong rapport with our daughter and was always sensitive to our needs as a family. We came away each week feeling understood and with practical ideas to try at home. Playtime sessions with Mary were always something to look forward to and provided support during a challenging time for us.”
B.M. – A parent
“Any child or family lucky enough to get to work with Mary won’t be disappointed. Mary’s dedication to helping children and her passion for doing so is palpable. She understands children in ways that are a true gift to the families she works with. Mary has also been recognized as the first Certified Synergetic Play Therapist in Canada.”
-Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S
Founder of Synergetic Play Therapy
“Mary Yan is a gifted therapist whose dedication to her clients is unparalleled. She bridges experience and cutting edge neuropsychological principles with compassion to achieve results.”
-Kathryn Clarke, LPC, RPT-S
Registered Play Therapy Supervisor
“Based on her professional knowledge and intuition, Mary’s presentations for our Parenting Teens program were always well planned. Her demonstration of daily family issues through role play were exceptional effective for participants to become aware of their own strengths and weaknesses as parents. She suggested different tools that were effective and practical for working with teenage children in different situations. Mary’s strategic facilitation skills guided participants to become self-reflective and motivated them to explore empathy through listening and observation. As a result, her presentations have a significant impact on newcomer parents and families that attended the program.”
-Rosanna Ng
Settlement Worker
