Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Victoria, BC
In over thirty years working as a psychologist, I have become convinced that the most effective way to help others is through a collaborative approach. When the client and therapist work together to find solutions, the emphasis is placed on the client’s individual perspective and the strengths and successes they have already achieved. At the core of therapy, I believe, is a non-judgemental and compassionate view of how everyone’s personal journey involves overcoming suffering and moving towards self-acceptance, empowerment and emotional well- being. I also provide Supervision for therapists.
In over thirty years working as a psychologist, I have become convinced that the most effective way to help others is through a collaborative approach. When the client and therapist work together to find solutions, the emphasis is placed on the client’s individual perspective and the strengths and successes they have already achieved. At the core of therapy, I believe, is a non-judgemental and compassionate view of how everyone’s personal journey involves overcoming suffering and moving towards self-acceptance, empowerment and emotional well- being. I also provide Supervision for therapists.
Dr. Esha Chakraborti Kaushik
Psychologist, LPsych
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V9B
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is culturally responsive and grounded in evidence-based tools (CBT, DBT).
As a Registered Psychologist (PsyD) and first-generation immigrant in BC, I understand the nuance of navigating dual cultures, family expectations, and financial pressures. I support high-functioning professionals facing anxiety, imposter syndrome, money anxiety, or burnout, blending clinical expertise with real-world insight to help you find balance.
My approach is culturally responsive and grounded in evidence-based tools (CBT, DBT).
As a Registered Psychologist (PsyD) and first-generation immigrant in BC, I understand the nuance of navigating dual cultures, family expectations, and financial pressures. I support high-functioning professionals facing anxiety, imposter syndrome, money anxiety, or burnout, blending clinical expertise with real-world insight to help you find balance.
Using CBT, DBT, SFT, Somatic Experiencing, and Mindfulness, I offer a collaborative space to help you build coping skills and grow.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when struggling with self-doubt, emotional ups and downs, anxiety, or difficulties with boundaries. You might be navigating a major life transition, managing executive functioning challenges, or trying to strengthen your sense of self. Perhaps you're feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you or struggling to communicate your needs in relationships. Whatever brings you here, I will provide a safe space where you feel seen, understood, and supported in creating meaningful change.
Using CBT, DBT, SFT, Somatic Experiencing, and Mindfulness, I offer a collaborative space to help you build coping skills and grow.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when struggling with self-doubt, emotional ups and downs, anxiety, or difficulties with boundaries. You might be navigating a major life transition, managing executive functioning challenges, or trying to strengthen your sense of self. Perhaps you're feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you or struggling to communicate your needs in relationships. Whatever brings you here, I will provide a safe space where you feel seen, understood, and supported in creating meaningful change.
Sometimes life can be challenging and we can always use a little help or another perspective on our situation. Whether it is learning new coping skills, finding relief from trauma symptoms, or just needing someone to talk to, counselling can be a great way to add another support to your circle. I specialize in variety of issues, including: anxiety, depression, racialized trauma, intimate partner dynamics, men's issues, gender and sexuality, academic stress/procrastination, childhood trauma (including emotional, physical and/or sexual trauma) and other areas impacting adults, youth and families.
Sometimes life can be challenging and we can always use a little help or another perspective on our situation. Whether it is learning new coping skills, finding relief from trauma symptoms, or just needing someone to talk to, counselling can be a great way to add another support to your circle. I specialize in variety of issues, including: anxiety, depression, racialized trauma, intimate partner dynamics, men's issues, gender and sexuality, academic stress/procrastination, childhood trauma (including emotional, physical and/or sexual trauma) and other areas impacting adults, youth and families.
I am here to listen deeply, learn about you and provide guidance and perspective amidst the challenges and complexities of life you are facing. Embedded in our struggles are life affirming gifts and resources. I will help you claim and effectively channel your innate resources towards whatever you most deeply desire for your life journey. I will assist you to build tools for an easeful body/mind and to find a sense of resolution around past experiences that are still troubling you. I respect your autonomy as the ultimate decision maker and keeper of truth in your own life.
I am here to listen deeply, learn about you and provide guidance and perspective amidst the challenges and complexities of life you are facing. Embedded in our struggles are life affirming gifts and resources. I will help you claim and effectively channel your innate resources towards whatever you most deeply desire for your life journey. I will assist you to build tools for an easeful body/mind and to find a sense of resolution around past experiences that are still troubling you. I respect your autonomy as the ultimate decision maker and keeper of truth in your own life.
Trauma-informed, compassionate counselling for trauma/ptsd, depression, anxiety, and much more. I also have many years experience working with ICBC clients. With the use of many treatment approach options, my practice is effective, holistic, warm and collaborative. It takes courage to break free from this cycle and to ask for help. Together we can work towards improving your life in endless ways, resulting in a more meaningful, peaceful, and fulfilling life!
Trauma-informed, compassionate counselling for trauma/ptsd, depression, anxiety, and much more. I also have many years experience working with ICBC clients. With the use of many treatment approach options, my practice is effective, holistic, warm and collaborative. It takes courage to break free from this cycle and to ask for help. Together we can work towards improving your life in endless ways, resulting in a more meaningful, peaceful, and fulfilling life!
Melanie Wagner-Collins Counselling
Counsellor, RTC, RPN
3 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8R
Waitlist for new clients
I provide virtual and in-person counselling at my home office in Cook Street Village. I work with couples and individuals (18+) seeking support and guidance with relationship issues, anxiety, life transitions, and parenting. I am currently in the process to be certified in Relational Life Therapy couples training and I have Gottman Level 1 and Level 2.
I provide virtual and in-person counselling at my home office in Cook Street Village. I work with couples and individuals (18+) seeking support and guidance with relationship issues, anxiety, life transitions, and parenting. I am currently in the process to be certified in Relational Life Therapy couples training and I have Gottman Level 1 and Level 2.
Feeling anxious, stuck, confused, or weighed down by experiences? Finding yourself stuck in thoughts, patterns, and habbits that are holding you back? You are not alone. I offer a safe and supportive space to notice what’s present, build awareness, and reconnect to your clarity, confidance, and resilience.
Feeling anxious, stuck, confused, or weighed down by experiences? Finding yourself stuck in thoughts, patterns, and habbits that are holding you back? You are not alone. I offer a safe and supportive space to notice what’s present, build awareness, and reconnect to your clarity, confidance, and resilience.
My clients are introspective, serious, and determined. They're looking for change and they appreciate my wide experience, my understanding of their lives, and my open ignorance of their situations. I get into your shoes. We make quick progress and lasting changes because we take things from scratch. I'm most interested in what I understand the least, which are the roots of emotion, reason, body, and spirit. I don't know what's good for you; somewhere inside you, you do. Wherever you go, I follow, even when it's crazy, and that's where we want to go. You're always the expert. You deserve to prevail. (Note: my rates are in US$)
My clients are introspective, serious, and determined. They're looking for change and they appreciate my wide experience, my understanding of their lives, and my open ignorance of their situations. I get into your shoes. We make quick progress and lasting changes because we take things from scratch. I'm most interested in what I understand the least, which are the roots of emotion, reason, body, and spirit. I don't know what's good for you; somewhere inside you, you do. Wherever you go, I follow, even when it's crazy, and that's where we want to go. You're always the expert. You deserve to prevail. (Note: my rates are in US$)
I interweave in elements of mainly Narrative and ACT, and integrate CBT, DBT and SFBT into our sessions where it feels right for you; play-based for the kiddos!
My passion is to support neurodiverse and any children/youth who are just trying to grow up and figure out life in their own unique way. We are all complex and different, so I strive to honor that along with build upon our own strengths. No one is perfect, but there is always room to grow. If we can build these tools early, what is more fulfilling than seeing our young ones find their true selves and flourish to their full potential? Let's cultivate resilient souls, in a harsh world. I additionally love to support parents who just want the best for their children, along with anyone trying to find their way through this life journey.
I interweave in elements of mainly Narrative and ACT, and integrate CBT, DBT and SFBT into our sessions where it feels right for you; play-based for the kiddos!
My passion is to support neurodiverse and any children/youth who are just trying to grow up and figure out life in their own unique way. We are all complex and different, so I strive to honor that along with build upon our own strengths. No one is perfect, but there is always room to grow. If we can build these tools early, what is more fulfilling than seeing our young ones find their true selves and flourish to their full potential? Let's cultivate resilient souls, in a harsh world. I additionally love to support parents who just want the best for their children, along with anyone trying to find their way through this life journey.
The Budding Elm: Counselling & Consultation Serv.
Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RCSW, RCC
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8R
Welcome to The Budding Elm: Counselling & Consultation Services. We are a collaborative team of dedicated clinicians committed to supporting families, adults, and youth. We invite you to join us in a partnership aimed at enhancing client resilience, fostering healthier relationships, and promoting mental well-being. Our services encompass individual, family, and group counselling, as well as specialized clinical programs tailored for families, schools, and local organizations. Our offerings include Child Therapy, Teen Therapy, Adult Therapy, Family Therapy & Parent Support, and Group & Couples Therapy.
Welcome to The Budding Elm: Counselling & Consultation Services. We are a collaborative team of dedicated clinicians committed to supporting families, adults, and youth. We invite you to join us in a partnership aimed at enhancing client resilience, fostering healthier relationships, and promoting mental well-being. Our services encompass individual, family, and group counselling, as well as specialized clinical programs tailored for families, schools, and local organizations. Our offerings include Child Therapy, Teen Therapy, Adult Therapy, Family Therapy & Parent Support, and Group & Couples Therapy.
If it seems like the tide you’ve been swimming against your whole life just turned into a tsunami, you’re not alone. Whether you're suffering with chronic stress or burnout, held hostage by debilitating anxiety or obsessions and compulsions, struggling in romantic relationships, or just grappling with an increasingly hostile and frightening world, it can all just feel like too much, way too much of the time. And, especially if you're queer, trans, non-monogamous, neurodivergent, disabled, chronically ill or otherwise outside the box, it can be hard to know where to go to get the support and care you need.
If it seems like the tide you’ve been swimming against your whole life just turned into a tsunami, you’re not alone. Whether you're suffering with chronic stress or burnout, held hostage by debilitating anxiety or obsessions and compulsions, struggling in romantic relationships, or just grappling with an increasingly hostile and frightening world, it can all just feel like too much, way too much of the time. And, especially if you're queer, trans, non-monogamous, neurodivergent, disabled, chronically ill or otherwise outside the box, it can be hard to know where to go to get the support and care you need.
With over a decade of experience in mental health, I work with individuals who feel stuck in patterns that aren’t changing—often despite previous insight and reflection. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, and are looking for deeper, lasting change, particularly in relationships, emotional patterns, or ways of coping. Together we work to understand and shift the deeper emotional and relational patterns that keep you feeling stuck. I integrate depth psychology and EMDR to support the processing of trauma and unresolved experiences, helping shift patterns that can be difficult to change.
With over a decade of experience in mental health, I work with individuals who feel stuck in patterns that aren’t changing—often despite previous insight and reflection. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, and are looking for deeper, lasting change, particularly in relationships, emotional patterns, or ways of coping. Together we work to understand and shift the deeper emotional and relational patterns that keep you feeling stuck. I integrate depth psychology and EMDR to support the processing of trauma and unresolved experiences, helping shift patterns that can be difficult to change.
Leanne was born and raised in the Lower Mainland, and has lived and worked in communities across Northern and Central British Columbia. She currently resides in Victoria, where she is active in the community supporting many initiatives, having run various programs and projects supporting youth and the community at large. Leanne holds a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Child & Youth Care, with numerous diplomas and certificates acquired over years of experience in the field of mental wellness.
Leanne was born and raised in the Lower Mainland, and has lived and worked in communities across Northern and Central British Columbia. She currently resides in Victoria, where she is active in the community supporting many initiatives, having run various programs and projects supporting youth and the community at large. Leanne holds a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Child & Youth Care, with numerous diplomas and certificates acquired over years of experience in the field of mental wellness.
My practice focuses on children and youth needing support with development, emotional regulation, or daily functioning, as well as youth and adults recovering from motor vehicle accidents or concussions. I take a collaborative, trauma-informed, goal-oriented approach, helping clients break challenges into manageable steps and build practical strategies. My focus is on improving function, confidence, and independence so clients can move forward with clarity and regain a sense of control in their everyday lives.
My practice focuses on children and youth needing support with development, emotional regulation, or daily functioning, as well as youth and adults recovering from motor vehicle accidents or concussions. I take a collaborative, trauma-informed, goal-oriented approach, helping clients break challenges into manageable steps and build practical strategies. My focus is on improving function, confidence, and independence so clients can move forward with clarity and regain a sense of control in their everyday lives.
My approach is DBT-informed and integrative, drawing from evidence-based therapies including DBT, CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Narrative Therapy.
I am dedicated to helping anyone who is navigating stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions or other mental health concerns. I’m especially passionate about working with individuals living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). You may feel overwhelmed, hopeless, or unsure of your future, and I strive to help you feel seen, supported, and capable of building a life that feels meaningful and worth living.
My approach is DBT-informed and integrative, drawing from evidence-based therapies including DBT, CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Narrative Therapy.
I am dedicated to helping anyone who is navigating stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions or other mental health concerns. I’m especially passionate about working with individuals living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). You may feel overwhelmed, hopeless, or unsure of your future, and I strive to help you feel seen, supported, and capable of building a life that feels meaningful and worth living.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with fifteen years of experience in treatment and assessment. Education in both the Arts and Science inform my balanced approach to improving mental health. I place importance on understanding the client as a unique individual with their own stressors, life experiences, key relationships and biological/health characteristics. This understanding helps me to develop a focused and effective treatment strategy designed to increase happiness and improve quality of life. I rely on evidence-based techniques, but also understand the importance building of a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with fifteen years of experience in treatment and assessment. Education in both the Arts and Science inform my balanced approach to improving mental health. I place importance on understanding the client as a unique individual with their own stressors, life experiences, key relationships and biological/health characteristics. This understanding helps me to develop a focused and effective treatment strategy designed to increase happiness and improve quality of life. I rely on evidence-based techniques, but also understand the importance building of a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust.
I practice using interpersonal styles of therapy, working in an integrated, evidence based and flexible way. I work with those struggling with any aspect of their emotional wellbeing, including anxiety, depression, trauma or loss, long term pain, anger and interpersonal issues. I have specialist level experience in working with low self esteem, body image issues, diagnoses of personality disorders. I am also passionate about supporting those who are facing infertility journeys, in any stage, as well as the grief of pregnancy or infant loss.
I am also an Accreddited Clinical Supervisor offering supervision to other therapists.
I practice using interpersonal styles of therapy, working in an integrated, evidence based and flexible way. I work with those struggling with any aspect of their emotional wellbeing, including anxiety, depression, trauma or loss, long term pain, anger and interpersonal issues. I have specialist level experience in working with low self esteem, body image issues, diagnoses of personality disorders. I am also passionate about supporting those who are facing infertility journeys, in any stage, as well as the grief of pregnancy or infant loss.
I am also an Accreddited Clinical Supervisor offering supervision to other therapists.
Welcome! Reaching out for support during a challenging time is a courageous step toward healing and I am here to help. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed or isolated in your experience. You may be worried about the past or uncertain about the future. Likely you are seeking change and this is something that we can explore together.
Welcome! Reaching out for support during a challenging time is a courageous step toward healing and I am here to help. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed or isolated in your experience. You may be worried about the past or uncertain about the future. Likely you are seeking change and this is something that we can explore together.
I provide my patients with a safe, warm and judgment-free environment to discuss their most personal and intimate life struggles. Our sense of love and belonging is fundamental to reaching our potential. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families who face a range of mental health and relationship concerns including but not limited to; anxiety, depression, panic, Autism, ADHD, ADD, BPD, OCD, eating disorders, Complex/ childhood traumas, PTSD, dissociation, DID, parent-child/family conflict, parenting, self-harm, self-esteem, identity, grief & loss, addictions, burnout, Third Culture Identity & spiritual development.
I provide my patients with a safe, warm and judgment-free environment to discuss their most personal and intimate life struggles. Our sense of love and belonging is fundamental to reaching our potential. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families who face a range of mental health and relationship concerns including but not limited to; anxiety, depression, panic, Autism, ADHD, ADD, BPD, OCD, eating disorders, Complex/ childhood traumas, PTSD, dissociation, DID, parent-child/family conflict, parenting, self-harm, self-esteem, identity, grief & loss, addictions, burnout, Third Culture Identity & spiritual development.
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Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behaviour and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behaviour, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioural change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behaviour; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.