Ruo Ying Feng, B.A. (Hons), is a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Ottawa. As a practicum student at the OICBT, Ruo supports clients in the Intensive Treatment Program and co-facilitates the Emotions, Acceptance & Art of Coping group. She also works with adult clients within the Anxiety and Depression Clinic, emphasizing a client-centered approach and employing cognitive-behavioral strategies to address challenges related to anxiety and mood. Ruo previously trained at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, where she provided psychoeducational assessments and therapy for children and adolescents. Currently expanding her training at the Center for Psychological Services and Research at the University of Ottawa, she is dedicated to incorporating a culturally informed, competent, and safe approach into her clinical practice. Beyond clinical work, Ruo is engaged in doctoral research focused on mental health help-seeking and service use among immigrant and racialized youth, with a focus on stigma, intersectionality, and racial discrimination. Her passion lies in contributing to the evolving landscape of mental health, embracing diversity, and creating positive transformations in the lives of those she works with.
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