William Chen
Psychometrist
BSc.
William is committed to providing comprehensive psychological assessments through a client-centred, strengths-based approach. His work is rooted in empathy, ensuring each individual feels seen, heard, and valued throughout the assessment process. By focusing on personal strengths and fostering self-awareness, William helps clients gain a deeper understanding of their cognitive and emotional functioning, empowering them to navigate their unique learning and mental health journeys confidently.
Right For You If
To create a healthier & happier future for all around us
Providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care
Helping individuals & families live with clarity, confidence & connection.
Helping individuals & families live with clarity, confidence & connection.
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Your journey starts with a consultation where we’ll discuss your child’s developmental history and any concerns you may have. This helps us determine whether an autism assessment is right for your child and how to move forward.
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After the assessment, we’ll carefully analyze the results and walk you through them in a clear and supportive way. If your child receives an autism diagnosis in Toronto, we’ll explain the findings and help you understand the next steps.
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If the assessment is needed, we’ll schedule a session using the ADOS-2, a structured, play-based tool for diagnosing autism. This assessment observes your child’s social interaction, communication, and behavior in a comfortable environment.
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Once a diagnosis is made, we’ll connect you to therapies and resources tailored to your child’s needs, ensuring they receive the right support for their growth and development.
Areas Of Support
Mississauga Majors Baseball Association
Closer to home, we’ve supported the Mississauga Majors Baseball Association, helping young athletes build community through sports.
Knights Table food bank
Supporting through food and money donations to the Knights Table food bank, contributing to efforts to alleviate hunger in the Peel Region.
Every step we take is rooted in the belief that small actions can lead to meaningful change for people everywhere. It’s all part of our commitment to fostering a healthier, happier world—one step at a time.
Areas Of Support
Parent Coaching is a collaborative, goal-oriented service designed to help caregivers manage challenges at home while strengthening the parent-child relationship. Sessions focus on skill-building, insight, and customized strategies that align with your child’s developmental stage and your family’s values.
Coaching is available as a stand-alone service or as part of a broader treatment plan in collaboration with your child’s therapist or care team.
Right For You If
Your child struggles to find the words to express feelings.
Your child needs a more creative space to process and manage difficult thoughts and feelings.
You have tried traditional talk therapy but feel stuck or that it wasn't effective for you.
You are looking for a more holistic or creative approach to emotional healing and personal growth.
Areas Of Support
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Psychoeducational Assessments
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ADHD Assessments
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Gifted Assessments
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Postsecondary Assessments
Professional Focus and Approach
William conducts psychoeducational and psychological assessments at VMA Psych. He understands that making time for self-discovery, change, and growth can feel daunting amid life’s many demands. He prioritizes building a genuine connection with each client, knowing it is essential for a meaningful and effective assessment. Committed to a thorough and balanced approach, William believes that recognizing an individual’s strengths is just as important as identifying their challenges—often making those strengths the foundation for lasting growth.
Specializations
William has experience working with a wide range of clients—from children and adolescents to adults and older adults. He completed his graduate clinical training in an inpatient hospital setting, supporting adolescents with severe depression, anxiety, psychosis, and trauma, providing both assessment and psychotherapy. With over four years of assessment experience, William has worked extensively with neurodevelopmental profiles, including ADHD, OCD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, and Intellectual Disability. He is deeply passionate about cognitive health and healthy aging, having supported older adults in long-term care as they navigated cognitive and emotional changes related to aging.
Education and Experience
William received his Bachelor of Science degree in Honours Psychology from the University of Waterloo, where he was also involved in research in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory and Language Lab and the Self-Regulation and Motivation Lab. This led him to pursue a Master of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology at Adler Professional Graduate School in Toronto. He received his graduate clinical training at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. He also completed clinical training on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) from ASERT at the University of Calgary.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
You don't have to go through this journey alone. For expert, dedicated guidance through your mental health challenges, contact VMA Psych, Toronto's trusted source for psychological assessments, and mental health support.