Gordon Lam

MSW, RSW & Psychotherapist

Accepting new clients
100% virtual
Daytime, evenings

About

Gordon’s path into social work is rooted in both his personal experiences and the meaningful connections he has had the privilege of building with the people he supports.

Born in South Sudan, Gordon experienced poverty, instability, and family separation before immigrating to Canada. His journey eventually led him to university, where he earned an athletic scholarship and competed as a varsity athlete. These experiences shaped his understanding of resilience, identity, and the challenges that can come with asking for help in environments where strength is often expected and vulnerability can feel difficult.

As a Black man and former varsity athlete, Gordon understands firsthand the stigma and barriers that can surround mental health - particularly among men, athletes, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. This perspective continues to inform his approach to therapy. He has supported children, adolescents, university students, athletes, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, identity development, and major life transitions. Across his work, Gordon strives to create a warm, culturally responsive, and judgment-free space where people feel genuinely heard, understood, and accepted.

Gordon is also deeply passionate about supporting individuals and families through the emotional complexities of fertility, family building, pregnancy, and parenthood. Whether navigating infertility, fertility treatment, pregnancy, loss, or the transition into parenthood, he believes people deserve a safe and compassionate space to process their experiences without feeling alone.

At the heart of Gordon’s practice is a simple belief: you don’t have to navigate life’s transitions alone.

Approach

Gordon's approach is collaborative, compassionate, and shaped around the person in front of him. He believes you're the expert in your own life, and his role is to walk alongside you as you work through challenges and build on the strengths you already have.

He draws from a range of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and strengths-based, trauma-informed practices, adapting to whatever fits your needs and goals best. What makes his approach different is the blend of his own lived experience with his professional training. He works to build a relationship rooted in trust, curiosity, and genuine care, one where you can show up exactly as you are.

What to expect

Gordon believes therapy should feel both supportive and empowering. He'll offer compassion and validation, and he'll gently challenge you too, when it helps you grow. Above all, he wants you to leave every session knowing you don't have to face things alone.

Gordon believes therapy should feel both supportive and empowering. He'll offer compassion and validation, and he'll also gently challenge you when it serves your growth. Above all, he wants clients to leave knowing they don't have to face life's challenges alone.