Facing Your Fears is a CBT ( cognitive behavioural therapy) based manualized program for children to help them identify when they are feeling frightened, what thoughts they are having and how these thoughts impact on their anxiety, as well as learning to challenge these thoughts and learning ways to cope with these "false alarms".
Hosted by Leaside Child Therapy Centre
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4G
I use a CBT approach to help kids struggling with social anxiety, separation anxiety, school refusal, specific phobias, OCD and generalized anxiety.
Facing Your Fears is a CBT ( cognitive behavioural therapy) based manualized program for children to help them identify when they are feeling frightened, what thoughts they are having and how these thoughts impact on their anxiety, as well as learning to challenge these thoughts and learning ways to cope with these "false alarms".
In this 10-session treatment protocol (10th session with the significant other) the participants learn to analyze the apparent and non-obvious aspects of the situations that lead to substance use and identify factors that can help clients stay abstinent. Clients learn new ways to cope with cravings, develop substance management goals, refusal skills with various people, managing what appear to be irrelevant decisions, develop coping plans and problem solve. This program also includes a session for significant others to orient them to the treatment, and explore strategies through which they can help the client develop abstinence or remain abstinence.
In this 10-session treatment protocol (10th session with the significant other) the participants learn to analyze the apparent and non-obvious aspects of the situations that lead to substance use and identify factors that can help clients stay abstinent. Clients learn new ways to cope with cravings, develop substance management goals, refusal skills with various people, managing what appear to be irrelevant decisions, develop coping plans and problem solve. This program also includes a session for significant others to orient them to the treatment, and explore strategies through which they can help the client develop abstinence or remain abstinence.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT) is an empirically supported treatment for mood and anxiety. It is short-term and skills-based. Group therapy offers connection with others, which is so important in the postpartum period to help normalize your experiences. It is a cost effective alternative or supplement to individual therapy. This group is suitable for parents with babies 1-12 months of age. Babies are welcome to attend. This group will be led by Clinical Psychologists Drs. Jillian Satin and Samantha Waxman. Contact info@wellparentscentre.com for more information or to secure your spot.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT) is an empirically supported treatment for mood and anxiety. It is short-term and skills-based. Group therapy offers connection with others, which is so important in the postpartum period to help normalize your experiences. It is a cost effective alternative or supplement to individual therapy. This group is suitable for parents with babies 1-12 months of age. Babies are welcome to attend. This group will be led by Clinical Psychologists Drs. Jillian Satin and Samantha Waxman. Contact info@wellparentscentre.com for more information or to secure your spot.
Kind Minds Therapy is a virtual therapy practice dedicated to providing a safe, accessible, and validating space for individuals to feel truly accepted. We focus on offering personalized support to help clients navigate their unique challenges with compassion and understanding. Whether you're seeking help with emotional overwhelm, complex relationships, or simply need a space where you can be yourself, Kind Minds Therapy is here to empower you every step of the way.
Hosted by Sienna Moren
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, MACP
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6P
For instance, we might use CBT to reframe negative thoughts and bring in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you manage tough emotions.
Kind Minds Therapy is a virtual therapy practice dedicated to providing a safe, accessible, and validating space for individuals to feel truly accepted. We focus on offering personalized support to help clients navigate their unique challenges with compassion and understanding. Whether you're seeking help with emotional overwhelm, complex relationships, or simply need a space where you can be yourself, Kind Minds Therapy is here to empower you every step of the way.
The mission of The Design Your Life Centre is to help people fulfill their life’s purpose, which we believe, is to be their authentic selves. To do this, we help people understand early life patterns that no longer serve them so that they can consciously create new ones that do. This is what it means to Design Your Life.
The mission of The Design Your Life Centre is to help people fulfill their life’s purpose, which we believe, is to be their authentic selves. To do this, we help people understand early life patterns that no longer serve them so that they can consciously create new ones that do. This is what it means to Design Your Life.
CBT-group program for Anxiety and Mood Disorder is held once a week for eight weeks. We have a one-time parent meeting at the end of our group program to give feedback and conceptualize a further plan.
CBT-group program for Anxiety and Mood Disorder is held once a week for eight weeks. We have a one-time parent meeting at the end of our group program to give feedback and conceptualize a further plan.
Compassion in Caregiving is a mental health community that is for all caregivers. We have years of experience working with many diagnoses and prognoses of all types including: dementia (Alzheimer’s, Frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia), traumatic brain injuries (TBI), anoxic brain injuries (ABI), mental health diagnoses, stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), spinal cord injuries, paraplegia and physical changes impacting overall functioning and quality of life. We also support parents and all individuals looking for support while trying to navigate boundaries, self-care, personal identity and stress.
Hosted by Compassion in Caregiving
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Group meets in Toronto, ON M3H
We are trained in and use a combination of CBT, ACT, IFT, EFT, mindfulness and person centered therapies.
Compassion in Caregiving is a mental health community that is for all caregivers. We have years of experience working with many diagnoses and prognoses of all types including: dementia (Alzheimer’s, Frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia), traumatic brain injuries (TBI), anoxic brain injuries (ABI), mental health diagnoses, stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), spinal cord injuries, paraplegia and physical changes impacting overall functioning and quality of life. We also support parents and all individuals looking for support while trying to navigate boundaries, self-care, personal identity and stress.
**Group held Online** The Pregnancy Skills Group is for folks who are experiencing mental health challenges during their pregnancy. The group covers psychoeducation, insight-generating, and skills-building topics. We work together to understand how pregnancy is impacting mental health and how to recognize your needs during this time, as well as develop and practice the skills to help manage the increased mental load of pregnancy.
My integrative therapy approach combines Emotion-Focused Therapy with skills and techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Early Attachment, and Trauma-Based Therapies.
**Group held Online** The Pregnancy Skills Group is for folks who are experiencing mental health challenges during their pregnancy. The group covers psychoeducation, insight-generating, and skills-building topics. We work together to understand how pregnancy is impacting mental health and how to recognize your needs during this time, as well as develop and practice the skills to help manage the increased mental load of pregnancy.
The Design Your Health Masterclass & Group Coaching Program is an online group that will help you succeed at creating new habits & make vibrant wellness your reality. During this 12- week journey, you will learn how the change process actually works, and what you need to do to move forward. You will also develop a new way of understanding "self-sabotage" and how you can move through this inevitable part of the change process to become resilient to it. By the end, you will be able to navigate self sabotage so that it never has to derail you again.
The Design Your Health Masterclass & Group Coaching Program is an online group that will help you succeed at creating new habits & make vibrant wellness your reality. During this 12- week journey, you will learn how the change process actually works, and what you need to do to move forward. You will also develop a new way of understanding "self-sabotage" and how you can move through this inevitable part of the change process to become resilient to it. By the end, you will be able to navigate self sabotage so that it never has to derail you again.
This is a lunch and learn tailored group to meet both corporate and small business needs. Topics to address include but not limited to: Mental health & wellness, stress control, anger management in the workplace, managing triggers and adopting to transitions, dealing with difficult behaviours, learning coping strategies and self-regulation, teamwork/spirit building, transitions, among others. Onsite wellness support available upon request.
This is a lunch and learn tailored group to meet both corporate and small business needs. Topics to address include but not limited to: Mental health & wellness, stress control, anger management in the workplace, managing triggers and adopting to transitions, dealing with difficult behaviours, learning coping strategies and self-regulation, teamwork/spirit building, transitions, among others. Onsite wellness support available upon request.
This group is appropriate for individuals struggling with body acceptance, eating pathologies and body-related thought distortions. Using a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approach, individuals in this group will learn to identify both thoughts (cognitions) and actions (behaviours) which play a critical role in maintaining their negative body image. Individuals will gain knowledge about identifying negative thought patterns, challenging these thought patterns and then replacing these negative thoughts with more positive or balanced ways of thinking. Individuals will be required to complete weekly thought records and share these records during session as a way to get peer support/feedback on their maladaptive thoughts, emotions and behaviours.
Hosted by Mor Centre for Student Counselling & Development
Psychologist, PhD, C, Psyc
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5S
This group is appropriate for individuals struggling with body acceptance, eating pathologies and body-related thought distortions. Using a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approach, individuals in this group will learn to identify both thoughts (cognitions) and actions (behaviours) which play a critical role in maintaining their negative body image. Individuals will gain knowledge about identifying negative thought patterns, challenging these thought patterns and then replacing these negative thoughts with more positive or balanced ways of thinking. Individuals will be required to complete weekly thought records and share these records during session as a way to get peer support/feedback on their maladaptive thoughts, emotions and behaviours.
This group is appropriate for individuals struggling with body acceptance, eating pathologies and body-related thought distortions. Using a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approach, individuals in this group will learn to identify both thoughts (cognitions) and actions (behaviours) which play a critical role in maintaining their negative body image. Individuals will gain knowledge about identifying negative thought patterns, challenging these thought patterns and then replacing these negative thoughts with more positive or balanced ways of thinking. Weekly thought records would be shared during session as a way to get peer support/feedback onmaladaptive thoughts, emotions and behaviours.
This group is appropriate for individuals struggling with body acceptance, eating pathologies and body-related thought distortions. Using a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approach, individuals in this group will learn to identify both thoughts (cognitions) and actions (behaviours) which play a critical role in maintaining their negative body image. Individuals will gain knowledge about identifying negative thought patterns, challenging these thought patterns and then replacing these negative thoughts with more positive or balanced ways of thinking. Weekly thought records would be shared during session as a way to get peer support/feedback onmaladaptive thoughts, emotions and behaviours.
There are ongoing three group therapies. 1 - Group therapy for children from the age of 11 to 14; 2 - Group therapy for adolescents from the aga of 15 to 18. 3 - Group therapy for adults.
There are ongoing three group therapies. 1 - Group therapy for children from the age of 11 to 14; 2 - Group therapy for adolescents from the aga of 15 to 18. 3 - Group therapy for adults.
Are you struggling with compulsive sexual behaviours, porn addiction, or urges that feel out of control? You’re not alone. This 8-week structured virtual group therapy program provides a judgment-free, supportive space where you can develop healthier coping strategies, rebuild self-trust, and create meaningful change. Free consultation available to ensure proper fit for the group.
Hosted by UpLift Therapy for Men | Etobicoke & Virtual (ON)
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, OT
Group meets in Toronto, ON M8V
Such modalities include CBT for practical insights, Narrative Therapy for self-empowerment, and Compassion-Focused Therapy for nurturing emotional well-being.
Are you struggling with compulsive sexual behaviours, porn addiction, or urges that feel out of control? You’re not alone. This 8-week structured virtual group therapy program provides a judgment-free, supportive space where you can develop healthier coping strategies, rebuild self-trust, and create meaningful change. Free consultation available to ensure proper fit for the group.
Yoga for Better Sleep is a 4-week series of yoga and somatic practices that are used to activate the body's natural relaxation response. If you struggle with insomnia, or sleep disruptions (frequent waking, bad dreams, difficulty falling back asleep) these 1-hour sessions will give you practical tools to connect back to your innate rhythms of rest and regulation. Total cost for the series is $90. Location is close to Broadview Station in Toronto. Group size is 3-5 people. No Yoga experience is required. All you need is a mat and a blanket !
Hosted by Vania Chopra - In Person + Virtual
Registered Psychotherapist, BASc, MACP
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4K
Yoga for Better Sleep is a 4-week series of yoga and somatic practices that are used to activate the body's natural relaxation response. If you struggle with insomnia, or sleep disruptions (frequent waking, bad dreams, difficulty falling back asleep) these 1-hour sessions will give you practical tools to connect back to your innate rhythms of rest and regulation. Total cost for the series is $90. Location is close to Broadview Station in Toronto. Group size is 3-5 people. No Yoga experience is required. All you need is a mat and a blanket !
This group therapy program is designed to support you in building a stronger sense of self-worth, emotional resilience, and inner empowerment. We will explore who you are beyond external expectations and societal pressure. By the end of this experience, you will identify personal strengths, values, and inner resources; challenge negative self-talk; cultivate emotional awareness and language to express yourselves; build boundaries; understand the difference between self-worth and external validation; and explore identity & the power of being yourself. Some activities may include journaling, art therapy, mindfulness practices, role-play, and guided group discussions.
Hosted by Anupreet Minhas
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CYW, BA, MACP
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5R
This group therapy program is designed to support you in building a stronger sense of self-worth, emotional resilience, and inner empowerment. We will explore who you are beyond external expectations and societal pressure. By the end of this experience, you will identify personal strengths, values, and inner resources; challenge negative self-talk; cultivate emotional awareness and language to express yourselves; build boundaries; understand the difference between self-worth and external validation; and explore identity & the power of being yourself. Some activities may include journaling, art therapy, mindfulness practices, role-play, and guided group discussions.
This psychoeducation group program covers Dr. Armstrong's "Mental Posture". Just as physical posture is the way you carry your body in the world, mental posture is the way you carry yourself mentally. It's a combination of mindful attention, warm self-compassion and self-care and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. With these three components, you will have the foundation to start building a life of meaning and value. This group is intended to run monthly. Contact us for the next start date!
This psychoeducation group program covers Dr. Armstrong's "Mental Posture". Just as physical posture is the way you carry your body in the world, mental posture is the way you carry yourself mentally. It's a combination of mindful attention, warm self-compassion and self-care and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. With these three components, you will have the foundation to start building a life of meaning and value. This group is intended to run monthly. Contact us for the next start date!
I offer what's called a hybrid model, which means 1 on 1 clients may have the opportunity to participate in group sessions with 5 to 7 other guys who are also clients in 1 on 1 sessions. It's a process group which means you can bring up anything and we focus on what's going on in the moment.
I offer what's called a hybrid model, which means 1 on 1 clients may have the opportunity to participate in group sessions with 5 to 7 other guys who are also clients in 1 on 1 sessions. It's a process group which means you can bring up anything and we focus on what's going on in the moment.
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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.