Van Vu has been a McMaster University Continuing Education instructor since 2010. She is a member of the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, the Ontario Association of Social Workers, Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation and International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Van holds an MSW from Wilfrid Laurier University, specializing in individual and family counselling. Van has completed post-graduate training in addiction, trauma, and sex therapy. Van is also trained and has practice experience utilizing Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)- for couples, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Somatic Integration and IFS-informed, Solution Focused and Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Mindfulness.

Van currently owns and operates therapywvan Inc. She provides clinical consultation services and virtual therapy to Ontario’s individuals, couples, and families. Van’s past clinical work experience included forensic assessment services, mental health treatment, outpatient addiction and trauma counselling, and couples/relationally focused therapy. She also has over ten years of experience as a Probation Officer in community and custodial settings.

Van’s unique ability to foster connection and learning extends beyond the therapeutic relationship. She guides learners through the complex terrain of theoretical approaches and treatment modalities, deftly integrating theory into critical self-reflexive practice. Van has developed and facilitated workshops, groups, and staff-in services on various topics. She previously instructed for the MSW program at the University of Windsor and the BSW program at McMaster University, and she also taught at Sheridan College.