This is a small group experience, for children in Grades 5-7 to learn about big feelings, discover strategies & strengths while building confidence and connections with peers. This group is facilitated by an MSW and can be submitted through insurance under Social Work. The group runs Monday nights in April (8th-28th) from 5:30-7:00pm
Our team approaches learning through CBT skills, Mindfulness & Art Based Activities, Emotion Focused & ACT principles - all rooted in connection.
This is a small group experience, for children in Grades 5-7 to learn about big feelings, discover strategies & strengths while building confidence and connections with peers. This group is facilitated by an MSW and can be submitted through insurance under Social Work. The group runs Monday nights in April (8th-28th) from 5:30-7:00pm
Use the Anxiety Management Method to IDENTIFY, DEESCALATE and TAKE CONTROL of anxiety in your home. This 6 module, online course is a self-paced, step-by-step blueprint that takes the guesswork out of supporting your anxious child.
Hosted by Liz Khalighi
Registered Social Service Worker, MA, RSSW, OAMHP
Group meets in Milton, ON L9T
Use the Anxiety Management Method to IDENTIFY, DEESCALATE and TAKE CONTROL of anxiety in your home. This 6 module, online course is a self-paced, step-by-step blueprint that takes the guesswork out of supporting your anxious child.
Social skills, healthy boundaries, safe social media use, emotion regulation, positive friendships
Hosted by Milton Psychotherapy Centre-Accepting New Clients
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Group meets in Milton, ON L9T
Social skills, healthy boundaries, safe social media use, emotion regulation, positive friendships
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This structured group is designed for caregivers and individuals experiencing emotional stress related to caregiving responsibilities, burnout, or supporting loved ones with mental health challenges. It also provides a supportive space for survivors of domestic violence. Participants will learn coping strategies, stress management techniques, and communication skills, along with psychoeducation to better understand emotional responses and strengthen resilience. The group is offered in a trauma-informed and supportive environment, and is available in both English and Spanish.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), behavioral activation, problem-solving therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques.
This structured group is designed for caregivers and individuals experiencing emotional stress related to caregiving responsibilities, burnout, or supporting loved ones with mental health challenges. It also provides a supportive space for survivors of domestic violence. Participants will learn coping strategies, stress management techniques, and communication skills, along with psychoeducation to better understand emotional responses and strengthen resilience. The group is offered in a trauma-informed and supportive environment, and is available in both English and Spanish.
Are you flooded with worries and concerns about the health and well-being of your new baby? Do you find it difficult to eat, sleep or manage day-to-day activities because you are constantly checking on, stressing about, or worrying about the newest member of your family? If so, this group may be for you. Designed to help new mothers recognize the signs and symptoms of postpartum anxiety, this group will teach participants how to regain control of their thoughts and worries so they can get back to feeling like themselves again and enjoy their new lives as mothers.
Are you flooded with worries and concerns about the health and well-being of your new baby? Do you find it difficult to eat, sleep or manage day-to-day activities because you are constantly checking on, stressing about, or worrying about the newest member of your family? If so, this group may be for you. Designed to help new mothers recognize the signs and symptoms of postpartum anxiety, this group will teach participants how to regain control of their thoughts and worries so they can get back to feeling like themselves again and enjoy their new lives as mothers.
This treatment group is for children who experience issues with anxious/nervous feelings, thoughts or physical sensations. Sessions will focus on introducing and practising coping strategies. The group consists of 10 sessions and is limited to 8 participants. Sessions are facilitated by a Registered Psychotherapist and a Social Worker. Goals of the group include: 1) Recognizing the symptoms of anxiety 2) Learning alternate patterns of thinking and feeling 3) Practising relaxation techniques
Hosted by Shari Markovich
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BEd, MDiv, RP
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7M
This treatment group is for children who experience issues with anxious/nervous feelings, thoughts or physical sensations. Sessions will focus on introducing and practising coping strategies. The group consists of 10 sessions and is limited to 8 participants. Sessions are facilitated by a Registered Psychotherapist and a Social Worker. Goals of the group include: 1) Recognizing the symptoms of anxiety 2) Learning alternate patterns of thinking and feeling 3) Practising relaxation techniques
Embracing Your Journey as a Single Woman Navigating Life, Love & Happiness on Your Own Terms. Being single in your 30s+ comes with unique pressures—family expectations, dating stress, and societal norms. What You’ll Gain: ? Confidence in your choices & self-worth ? A supportive space to talk about dating, marriage, and independence ? Strategies for handling cultural & societal pressures ? Sundays in York Region | 12 spots only ? Join other women redefining happiness.
Embracing Your Journey as a Single Woman Navigating Life, Love & Happiness on Your Own Terms. Being single in your 30s+ comes with unique pressures—family expectations, dating stress, and societal norms. What You’ll Gain: ? Confidence in your choices & self-worth ? A supportive space to talk about dating, marriage, and independence ? Strategies for handling cultural & societal pressures ? Sundays in York Region | 12 spots only ? Join other women redefining happiness.
Our dream is to equip children with essential life skills; so that they can grow up as healthy, resilient and balanced individuals, capable of meeting the ever-increasing demands of academics and other life’s challenges effectively while maintaining their well-being. Personal development program for children and adolescents to help them develop emotional and Social Quotient. This training will be age-appropriate and entertaining with lots of experiential learning, stories, experiments and live interaction with the trainer. This curriculum is based on evidence-based research to teach essential life skills necessary for their future success.
Our dream is to equip children with essential life skills; so that they can grow up as healthy, resilient and balanced individuals, capable of meeting the ever-increasing demands of academics and other life’s challenges effectively while maintaining their well-being. Personal development program for children and adolescents to help them develop emotional and Social Quotient. This training will be age-appropriate and entertaining with lots of experiential learning, stories, experiments and live interaction with the trainer. This curriculum is based on evidence-based research to teach essential life skills necessary for their future success.
Feeling Like Yourself Again Starts Here. Mood swings, brain fog, hot flashes, feeling unheard… Perimenopause & menopause aren’t just physical. They affect your mind and emotions, too. This small group will help you: ? Manage emotional ups & downs ? Find strategies for sleep & energy ? Connect with women who get it ? Join now - limited to 12 spots!
Feeling Like Yourself Again Starts Here. Mood swings, brain fog, hot flashes, feeling unheard… Perimenopause & menopause aren’t just physical. They affect your mind and emotions, too. This small group will help you: ? Manage emotional ups & downs ? Find strategies for sleep & energy ? Connect with women who get it ? Join now - limited to 12 spots!
The purpose of a support group is to provide a safe and empathetic environment where individuals facing similar challenges or experiences can come together to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Support groups offer emotional support, validation, encouragement, and practical advice from peers who understand their circumstances. They aim to reduce feelings of isolation, promote personal growth, provide coping strategies, and empower participants to better manage their situations or conditions. Overall, support groups foster a sense of community and mutual understanding, helping members navigate their challenges with increased resilience and well-being.
Hosted by Princess Patrick-Okose
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, MSc, BSC
Group meets in Mississauga, ON L5S
The purpose of a support group is to provide a safe and empathetic environment where individuals facing similar challenges or experiences can come together to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Support groups offer emotional support, validation, encouragement, and practical advice from peers who understand their circumstances. They aim to reduce feelings of isolation, promote personal growth, provide coping strategies, and empower participants to better manage their situations or conditions. Overall, support groups foster a sense of community and mutual understanding, helping members navigate their challenges with increased resilience and well-being.
A space for preteens/teens ages 10-13 to explore and work on social anxiety, peer relationships, self-esteem, communication and life skills, while building strong relationships and having a safe space to be themselves, feel connected to others experiencing similar life challenges, explore their emotions and learn new ways to cope and navigate their mental health. This is a closed group to create a strong sense of togetherness and safety. Safety, security and helping members build confidence bonds is the foundation to this group. Group is facilitated by Lauren Mallon & Flora Gerlai who are both Registered Psychotherapists.
Hosted by Flora Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Hon BA, MACP, CMHNCS
Group meets in Oakville, ON L6K
We use a blend of CBT, DBT-informed, Narrative, and Solution-Focused therapy approaches in my work.
A space for preteens/teens ages 10-13 to explore and work on social anxiety, peer relationships, self-esteem, communication and life skills, while building strong relationships and having a safe space to be themselves, feel connected to others experiencing similar life challenges, explore their emotions and learn new ways to cope and navigate their mental health. This is a closed group to create a strong sense of togetherness and safety. Safety, security and helping members build confidence bonds is the foundation to this group. Group is facilitated by Lauren Mallon & Flora Gerlai who are both Registered Psychotherapists.
This group helps women who feel stuck and unhappy with being single. Whether you have been in relationships or never had one this group will help by supporting your goals. By looking at unhealthy beliefs, behaviours and trauma associated with relationships the aim is to build confidence and a greater sense of ones identity. Please contact to apply for the next cohort. Group will be held virtually. Lifework is provided so participants can get the most out of the process and make real progress!
This group helps women who feel stuck and unhappy with being single. Whether you have been in relationships or never had one this group will help by supporting your goals. By looking at unhealthy beliefs, behaviours and trauma associated with relationships the aim is to build confidence and a greater sense of ones identity. Please contact to apply for the next cohort. Group will be held virtually. Lifework is provided so participants can get the most out of the process and make real progress!
WeOCD is a group therapy program blending Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention, tailored for individuals battling OCD. ACT fosters acceptance of obsessive thoughts without reacting compulsively. WeOCD emphasizes accepting uncomfortable feelings, committing to value-aligned actions despite intrusive thoughts, and nurturing a supportive community. Sessions include education, mindfulness exercises, experiential practices, and group discussions, all aimed at promoting learning, growth, and practical application. Facilitated by experienced clinicians, WeOCD is more than symptom management; it’s about living a full, meaningful life amidst OCD. Together, we navigate the complexities of OCD, fostering hope and resilience.
Hosted by Lotus Counselling Services, Elisha Schafer
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, BA
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L0R
WeOCD is a group therapy program blending Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention, tailored for individuals battling OCD. ACT fosters acceptance of obsessive thoughts without reacting compulsively. WeOCD emphasizes accepting uncomfortable feelings, committing to value-aligned actions despite intrusive thoughts, and nurturing a supportive community. Sessions include education, mindfulness exercises, experiential practices, and group discussions, all aimed at promoting learning, growth, and practical application. Facilitated by experienced clinicians, WeOCD is more than symptom management; it’s about living a full, meaningful life amidst OCD. Together, we navigate the complexities of OCD, fostering hope and resilience.
This group is a psychoeducational and skill building group for teens age 13-17 who are struggling with coping and regulating their emotions. In this group teens will learn about their emotions, build helpful coping strategies, and gain tools to encourage success of embracing and tolerating life's challenges. This group runs for 6 weeks, 1 hr. through Zoom. Please call for further information and sign up.
This group is a psychoeducational and skill building group for teens age 13-17 who are struggling with coping and regulating their emotions. In this group teens will learn about their emotions, build helpful coping strategies, and gain tools to encourage success of embracing and tolerating life's challenges. This group runs for 6 weeks, 1 hr. through Zoom. Please call for further information and sign up.
Mindfulness can help improve concentration, regulate emotions, and build self-confidence. Mindfulness also provides opportunity to learn about physical experiences and enhances the ability to self-soothe/relax. Mindfulness promotes kindness, patience, and gratitude. For children with learning disabilities/ADHD, mindfulness training has been shown to improve attention, focus, memory, self-understanding and self-acceptance. It also helps alleviate anxiety by focusing on the present rather than fearing the future. Goals: 1) give tools to choose options other than anger, fear, anxiety, stress 2) encourage positive emotions 3) improve emotional/ cognitive awareness 4) increase focus on present
Hosted by Matthew D. Bean -Fmc
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), CCDP, OCT
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7M
Mindfulness can help improve concentration, regulate emotions, and build self-confidence. Mindfulness also provides opportunity to learn about physical experiences and enhances the ability to self-soothe/relax. Mindfulness promotes kindness, patience, and gratitude. For children with learning disabilities/ADHD, mindfulness training has been shown to improve attention, focus, memory, self-understanding and self-acceptance. It also helps alleviate anxiety by focusing on the present rather than fearing the future. Goals: 1) give tools to choose options other than anger, fear, anxiety, stress 2) encourage positive emotions 3) improve emotional/ cognitive awareness 4) increase focus on present
Teaches you real ways to manage your worries. Adults leave the workshop with a workbook of tools. The children's workshop, designed for children aged 8 to 12 years old, will teach children effective tools for talking back to fear and anxiety. The children's group also teaches parents ways to help reduce anxiety and distress in children. In the teen's workshop, teens will be given a toolbox full of helpful strategies to help reduce worries and stress and help them feel more empowered and confident. Most of all, they will have fun doing it.
Teaches you real ways to manage your worries. Adults leave the workshop with a workbook of tools. The children's workshop, designed for children aged 8 to 12 years old, will teach children effective tools for talking back to fear and anxiety. The children's group also teaches parents ways to help reduce anxiety and distress in children. In the teen's workshop, teens will be given a toolbox full of helpful strategies to help reduce worries and stress and help them feel more empowered and confident. Most of all, they will have fun doing it.
This group is for girls aged 9-12 who feel sadness, shame or anger about their body and/or ‘perceived’ self worth. The goal of this group is to provide your child with the information, tools and guidance they need to develop self-compassion, confidence & a healthier sense of self. The topics discussed build upon one another to create consciousness around the emotions that affect their self-esteem. This group workshop runs for the full day (9am-4pm), and takes places on all the PA Days in the public 2024/2025 school year. Empower your child on a PA Day!
Hosted by Peachey Counselling & Family Support
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, AccFM
Group meets in Oakville, ON L6L
This group is for girls aged 9-12 who feel sadness, shame or anger about their body and/or ‘perceived’ self worth. The goal of this group is to provide your child with the information, tools and guidance they need to develop self-compassion, confidence & a healthier sense of self. The topics discussed build upon one another to create consciousness around the emotions that affect their self-esteem. This group workshop runs for the full day (9am-4pm), and takes places on all the PA Days in the public 2024/2025 school year. Empower your child on a PA Day!
Our Men’s Sex Addiction Group offers a confidential, supportive environment for men seeking recovery from sex addiction. This group is designed to help participants address unhealthy patterns, understand the underlying causes of their behavior, and develop strategies for healing. Through group discussions, therapeutic tools, and peer support, men learn to rebuild trust, improve self-control, and foster healthier relationships. The group focuses on breaking cycles of shame, guilt, and secrecy while providing a space for accountability, growth, and connection. Our goal is to empower men to take control of their lives and create lasting, positive change in their relationships.
These are the treatment types I use, and this is what your experience will be like: I integrate Family Systems Theory, Person-Centered Therapy, the CBT and if necessary, Oaklander Play Therapy to address your concerns.
Our Men’s Sex Addiction Group offers a confidential, supportive environment for men seeking recovery from sex addiction. This group is designed to help participants address unhealthy patterns, understand the underlying causes of their behavior, and develop strategies for healing. Through group discussions, therapeutic tools, and peer support, men learn to rebuild trust, improve self-control, and foster healthier relationships. The group focuses on breaking cycles of shame, guilt, and secrecy while providing a space for accountability, growth, and connection. Our goal is to empower men to take control of their lives and create lasting, positive change in their relationships.
I offer an Anxiety group- 6 sessions with up to 10 people in each group
Hosted by Afsaneh Zafarani
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
Group meets in Richmond Hill, ON L4C
I offer an Anxiety group- 6 sessions with up to 10 people in each group
This court-approved group is open to all participants, led by Certified Anger Specialist (CAMS-II). The sessions will explore heightened experiences, provide knowledge about the protective response, and learn healthy techniques to improve relationships by responsive communication strategies in conflict situations. All participants will receive a certificate after completion of modules.
Hosted by Gameli Soh
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CGE, CAMS-II, CDP
Group meets in Orangeville, ON L9W
This court-approved group is open to all participants, led by Certified Anger Specialist (CAMS-II). The sessions will explore heightened experiences, provide knowledge about the protective response, and learn healthy techniques to improve relationships by responsive communication strategies in conflict situations. All participants will receive a certificate after completion of modules.
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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Support Groups
How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?
Cognitive behavioural therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophising or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioural therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioural therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.