BIPOC Therapist supporting individuals and couples in Ontario

My Story

Registered Psychotherapist | Certified Brainspotting Therapist

I’m Diane—a wife, a mom of three (including twins), and someone deeply curious about the stories that shape us. Born in Toronto to immigrant parents from Vietnam, my journey has been shaped by diverse experiences, motherhood, and a decade in healthcare research. These paths have taught me the power of empathy, connection, and resilience.

In my years working in health research, I developed programs in collaboration with communities often facing systemic barriers, listening to stories of resilience, strength, and transformation. These conversations confirmed my passion for supporting others in finding healing, meaning, and strength within themselves.

Motherhood has been one of my most profound teachers. I know firsthand the challenges of staying connected—to ourselves, our partners, and our children—especially in times of change and uncertainty. This personal insight shapes my approach to therapy, where I lead with compassion, curiosity, and a deep belief that healing happens in connection.

My passion is helping clients feel empowered, more at home in themselves, and aligned with what truly matters. Whether you're navigating trauma, relationships, parenting, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I’m here to walk alongside you.

Outside the therapy room, I enjoy time with my family, yoga, farmer’s markets, music, and moments in nature – the simple joys that keep me grounded and growing.

Diane Hua-Stewart MPH, MACP, RP

Values and Philosophy

I work with you to find an approach that feels right for you—because you are the expert in your own life. My role is to help you recognize your strengths, reconnect with your sense of self, and feel empowered to move forward.

Together, we create a safe and supportive space where your experiences are acknowledged and respected. I honor the unique path you're on and support your ability to take meaningful steps toward the life you want.

My values are grounded in being trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, relational, and culturally humble. I’m committed to doing my own inner work—examining bias, power, and privilege—so I can show up with curiosity, compassion, and care.

Your healing matters. I’m honored to walk alongside you on your journey.

Treatment Approaches

  • Brainspotting Brain-Based Therapy

  • Trauma-focused

  • Attachment-based

  • Dialectical Behavioural Informed (DBT) Therapy

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Trainings & Certifications

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT: Attachment Science in Practice)

  • Brainspotting Therapy (Phase 1 and 2)

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1 & 2)

  • Complex Trauma Certification Training (Level 1 & 2) (CCTP/CCTP-II)

  • Integrative Sex and Couples Certification Training Professional (CSTIP)

  • Sex as a Safe Adventure: EFT and Sexuality

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Skills

  • Frank Anderson’s Internal Family Systems Trauma Treatment Program

  • San’yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Program

  • LGBT2SQ Foundations Course

  • Narrative Therapy

  • ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) Certification Course

  • Faulty Neuroception: Disruptive Behaviours through the Lens of Polyvagal Theory

  • Beyond Behaviours: Effective Neuroscience-based Tools to Transform Childhood Behaviour

Professional Bio

Registered Psychotherapist

Certified Brainspotting Therapist

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP)

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

Member of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

Member of Brainspotting Canada

NIHB Mental Health Counselling Provider

The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives.

Esther Perel

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