DBT Karin Klassen R Psych

Psychologist, MSc, MPhil (she, her)

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Toronto, ON M4W

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The focus of my practice is to treat people who have emotional dysregulation - stress! This can be due to a mood or personality disorder, chronic pain, trauma or complex trauma, military service, or a major life transition. I use practical, evidence based therapies such as DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Clinical Hypnosis, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to help you fulfill your goals, getting back to living a meaningful, peaceful, productive life. One focus of my practice is treating current military members and veterans.

I focus on what we know about neuropsychology that integrates the brain and body. Bodies manifest stress in so many ways, cognitively, somatically, and behaviourally. Sometimes we don't connect the pieces until we're guided through a therapeutic process that helps us identify and take control of our triggers and issues. This can be a game-changing approach.

We don't have to be whipped around by emotions, we can control our in-the-moment behaviours, moderate our responses (whether we lash out, or reach for unhealthy instant gratification self-soothe habits), and develop better ways to communicate the intensity of big emotions. Please call or email to receive an intake package and we can start from there!

Take the first step to help. Call or Email DBT Karin Klassen R Psych now - (902) 809-7792

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Virtual Only

Toronto, ON M4W

(902) 809-7792

Virtual Only

Ottawa, ON K1N

I always leave a handful of appointments open each week for new clients or existing clients who need to be seen right away. No waiting.

I specialize in Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders and Stress

$220 Per Session

I see individuals and groups

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Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Virtual Only

Toronto, ON M4W

(902) 809-7792

Virtual Only

Ottawa, ON K1N

I always leave a handful of appointments open each week for new clients or existing clients who need to be seen right away. No waiting.

I specialize in Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders and Stress

$220 Per Session

I see individuals and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $220
Couple Sessions $240
Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Mastercard, Visa

Veterans and Armed Forces are direct billed; WCB accepted. Other providers accepted with contract from provider (ie. if you're on disability, with RCMP, police etc). I will attempt to bill Blue Cross for clients in session, however if refused, client will have to pay and recoup from the provider.

Email us or call with questions - (902) 809-7792

DBT Karin Klassen R Psych

Psychologist, MSc, MPhil

Email us or call with questions - (902) 809-7792

DBT Karin Klassen R Psych

Psychologist, MSc, MPhil

Qualifications

Psychologist: Karin Klassen

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 7146 Karin Klassen
In Practice for 11 Years

I have a second MSc in Health Psych, which specifically relates to how the body and brain integrate to create somatic symptoms; the body really does "keep the score". Now at the dissertation stage of a doctorate, the focus of my studies has been on long COVID from a mental health perspective.

Email us or call with questions - (902) 809-7792

DBT Karin Klassen R Psych

Psychologist, MSc, MPhil

Email us or call with questions - (902) 809-7792

DBT Karin Klassen R Psych

Psychologist, MSc, MPhil

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Stress

Expertise

Addiction
ADHD
Alcohol Use
Anger Management
Anxiety
Behavioural Issues
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Coping Skills
Depression
Drug Abuse
Emotional Disturbance
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Sleep or Insomnia
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

The best treatment is the one that works for you, not me. Having said that, Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides practical skills that most people benefit from. I work with people who have a high degree of emotional dysregulation - BPD, PTSD, Addictions...any issue that creates an urge that's sometimes too hard to contain, and for these issues, I find DBT is a robust and efficient approach.

Email us or call with questions - (902) 809-7792

DBT Karin Klassen R Psych

Psychologist, MSc, MPhil

Email us or call with questions - (902) 809-7792

DBT Karin Klassen R Psych

Psychologist, MSc, MPhil

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Group

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Narrative
Positive Psychology
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Trauma Focused

Integrating empirically-tested approaches can effectively pull all the pieces together. But one size does not fit all, and sometimes a combination of therapies works best. I am trained in a number of therapies that may work wholly for you, or may be part of a journey that uses a few different tools. We will work to determine the most appropriate and efficient treatment plan for you.

Email us or call with questions - (902) 809-7792

DBT Karin Klassen R Psych

Psychologist, MSc, MPhil

Email us or call with questions - (902) 809-7792

DBT Karin Klassen R Psych

Psychologist, MSc, MPhil

Groups

DBT Skills Group

Hosted by

Karin Klassen

12 week x 90 minute online DBT skills group for high emotional dysregulation that negatively affects your life: Learn to read your body like it's a stress barometer, identify 'in the moment' urges and ways to overcome them, and ultimately identify and deconstruct triggers so you can know yourself better. New groups start regularly and include all materials. An audio record will be provided if you miss a session. Fees are billed weekly at $75 each week for 12 weeks; receipts may be turned in to your insurance provider.One individual session (not included in price of group) is required for assessment pre-group.

Expertise

Addiction

Anxiety

Borderline Personality (BPD)

Types of Therapy

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$70-$80

Group Meets

Every Wed 4 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.

Location

Toronto, ON M4W

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ACT for Chronic Pain

Hosted by

Karin Klassen

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has been shown to reduce the experience of chronic pain. The 12-week group teaches you coping and resiliency skills so life can become about what you can do, not what you can't. Groups are held online so you may attend from wherever you are comfortable, and if you miss, you will receive an audio recording of what you missed. All materials are included; One individual session (not included in price of group) is required for assessment pre-group. Fees are billed weekly at $75 each week for 12 weeks; receipts may be turned in to your insurance provider.

Expertise

Chronic Illness

Chronic Pain

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$70-$80

Location

Toronto, ON M4W

Email Karin Klassen about this group or call - (902) 809-7792

Location

Primary Location

Virtual Only

Toronto, ON M4W

(902) 809-7792

Email us

Website

Additional Location

Virtual Only

Ottawa, ON K1N

(902) 809-7792

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

I always leave a handful of appointments open each week for new clients or existing clients who need to be seen right away. No waiting.

Take the first step to help. Call now - (902) 809-7792

DBT Karin Klassen R Psych

Psychologist, MSc, MPhil

I always leave a handful of appointments open each week for new clients or existing clients who need to be seen right away. No waiting.

Take the first step to help. Call now - (902) 809-7792

DBT Karin Klassen R Psych

Psychologist, MSc, MPhil