Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in M4V
I provide assessment and evidence-based treatment to adolescents and adults. I specialize in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy ( DBT), and mindfulness-based treatment approaches for a variety of difficulties, including: mood and anxiety disorders, insomnia, emotion regulation difficulties, chronic pain, trauma, and other stress-related conditions. I work collaboratively with clients in developing individualized treatment plans to address their goals. I strive to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment to facilitate therapeutic change.
I provide assessment and evidence-based treatment to adolescents and adults. I specialize in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy ( DBT), and mindfulness-based treatment approaches for a variety of difficulties, including: mood and anxiety disorders, insomnia, emotion regulation difficulties, chronic pain, trauma, and other stress-related conditions. I work collaboratively with clients in developing individualized treatment plans to address their goals. I strive to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment to facilitate therapeutic change.
I am psychotherapist with a private practice in Toronto located at Yonge & St. Clair. After many years working as a therapist with Bellwood Health Services, I bring this skill set and expertise into my private practice. I take a biopsychosocial approach to personal development, healing and change. In my practice, I employ innovative methods drawn from CBT, DBT, family of origin, mindfulness, self compassion, and eastern traditions. My passion is helping individuals discover a path of recovery, creating the healing journey that ensues and transcending dual states of consciousness.
I am psychotherapist with a private practice in Toronto located at Yonge & St. Clair. After many years working as a therapist with Bellwood Health Services, I bring this skill set and expertise into my private practice. I take a biopsychosocial approach to personal development, healing and change. In my practice, I employ innovative methods drawn from CBT, DBT, family of origin, mindfulness, self compassion, and eastern traditions. My passion is helping individuals discover a path of recovery, creating the healing journey that ensues and transcending dual states of consciousness.
My counselling approach is informed by Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and may also draw upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), and Mindful-based practices.
People of all ages have expertise on their own lives. When problems linger and impact mental health and well-being, collaborating with a therapist who is a good fit for you can provide a safe space to establish perspective and highlight the unique values, skills and knowledge you bring to your lived experience. I strive to create warm, respectful and strength-based working relationships that allow us to identify problem solving skills and abilities to reduce the influence of the problem or dissolve it altogether. Sometimes a single consultation is useful while other problems might have us consulting for a period of time.
My counselling approach is informed by Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and may also draw upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), and Mindful-based practices.
People of all ages have expertise on their own lives. When problems linger and impact mental health and well-being, collaborating with a therapist who is a good fit for you can provide a safe space to establish perspective and highlight the unique values, skills and knowledge you bring to your lived experience. I strive to create warm, respectful and strength-based working relationships that allow us to identify problem solving skills and abilities to reduce the influence of the problem or dissolve it altogether. Sometimes a single consultation is useful while other problems might have us consulting for a period of time.
Dr. Stephanie Bot (Founder Forest Hill Centre)
Psychologist, PsyD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4V
Our Treatment Modalities are client centred and customized to your unique needs and can include CBT, DBT, EMDR, contemporary psychodynamic and psychoanalytic relational approaches, mindfulness, behavioural desensitization.
Dr. Bot is the founder and director of the Forest Hill Centre. She oversees the intake process to ensure you are matched with the most suitable clinician to meet your specific needs. At the Forest Hill Centre, we believe in your capacity to evolve and transcend your challenges. Our mandate is to partner with you to help you become the best possible versions of yourself where you are more fully engaged with your life, less burdened by emotional suffering and troubled relationships while actively realizing your potential.
Our Treatment Modalities are client centred and customized to your unique needs and can include CBT, DBT, EMDR, contemporary psychodynamic and psychoanalytic relational approaches, mindfulness, behavioural desensitization.
Dr. Bot is the founder and director of the Forest Hill Centre. She oversees the intake process to ensure you are matched with the most suitable clinician to meet your specific needs. At the Forest Hill Centre, we believe in your capacity to evolve and transcend your challenges. Our mandate is to partner with you to help you become the best possible versions of yourself where you are more fully engaged with your life, less burdened by emotional suffering and troubled relationships while actively realizing your potential.
Alicia Alessandrini
Registered Social Worker, EMDR, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4V (Online Only)
Drawing from many frameworks and trainings, including a Trauma-focused approach, Strengths-Based, EMDR, DBT, Narrative, and Attachment Therapy, our work together will be specifically built for you.
Accepting NEW Clients – Do you want to work through past experiences, present day stressors, low self-esteem, anxiety, and low moods? Are you tired of the cycle of feeling not 'good enough' or people pleasing? Do you want to learn more about ADHD or managing it? Do you always feel exhausted and drained but aren't sure why? Do you feel resistant to self-compassion or want to learn how to practice it? Have lingering trauma affecting your life or relationships? We'll work together at a pace that feels good to you and shape a path forward that reconnects you with yourself and your goals.
Drawing from many frameworks and trainings, including a Trauma-focused approach, Strengths-Based, EMDR, DBT, Narrative, and Attachment Therapy, our work together will be specifically built for you.
Accepting NEW Clients – Do you want to work through past experiences, present day stressors, low self-esteem, anxiety, and low moods? Are you tired of the cycle of feeling not 'good enough' or people pleasing? Do you want to learn more about ADHD or managing it? Do you always feel exhausted and drained but aren't sure why? Do you feel resistant to self-compassion or want to learn how to practice it? Have lingering trauma affecting your life or relationships? We'll work together at a pace that feels good to you and shape a path forward that reconnects you with yourself and your goals.
I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which offers ways of coping with emotional dysregulation, distress, and, ineffective behaviors.
My practice is entitled 'Awareness: The First Step to Healthy Living' because I believe that if you are aware of your strengths, limitations, and everything in between, this insight can lead to a happier existence. I will help you explore your self identity, and eradicate negative patterns in your life or stuck points, by offering skills that you will take away with you. I will implement different approaches to therapy, depending on where you are in your therapeutic journey, giving you a rich experience of challenges with warmth, understanding, patience, humor, and a smile.
I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which offers ways of coping with emotional dysregulation, distress, and, ineffective behaviors.
My practice is entitled 'Awareness: The First Step to Healthy Living' because I believe that if you are aware of your strengths, limitations, and everything in between, this insight can lead to a happier existence. I will help you explore your self identity, and eradicate negative patterns in your life or stuck points, by offering skills that you will take away with you. I will implement different approaches to therapy, depending on where you are in your therapeutic journey, giving you a rich experience of challenges with warmth, understanding, patience, humor, and a smile.
My practice is grounded in the importance of building a safe, empathic and non-judgmental relationship with each client, allowing your treatment to be individualized to the goals that are important to you. As a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master of Arts from New York University in Mental Health Counselling, I use a mix of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness.
My practice is grounded in the importance of building a safe, empathic and non-judgmental relationship with each client, allowing your treatment to be individualized to the goals that are important to you. As a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master of Arts from New York University in Mental Health Counselling, I use a mix of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness.
Tulia Counselling & Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4V
Our therapists use somatic and attachment-based therapy and offer modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, & EFT.
Do you struggle with challenges such as anxiety, depression, or navigating difficult relationships that affect your day-to-day life and relationships? Maybe you feel overwhelmed by the thought of living up to your family obligations and want to do things differently but don’t want to “bring shame to the family”? Are you questioning if life could be better but not sure where to start? If this feels familiar to you, then you’ve come to the right place. Helping you heal and thrive is what we’re all about. Welcome to Tulia, where we specialize in helping people recover from trauma.
Our therapists use somatic and attachment-based therapy and offer modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, & EFT.
Do you struggle with challenges such as anxiety, depression, or navigating difficult relationships that affect your day-to-day life and relationships? Maybe you feel overwhelmed by the thought of living up to your family obligations and want to do things differently but don’t want to “bring shame to the family”? Are you questioning if life could be better but not sure where to start? If this feels familiar to you, then you’ve come to the right place. Helping you heal and thrive is what we’re all about. Welcome to Tulia, where we specialize in helping people recover from trauma.
Vedang Nijsure
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4V (Online Only)
I use evidence-based, trauma informed therapeutic models like CBT, IFS, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, EMDR, EFT and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy.
Welcome to a journey of transformation and empowerment. As a dedicated therapist specializing in the unique challenges of adolescents (13-18), young adults (19-35), and middle-aged individuals (36-65), I am here to guide you through the complexities of trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, OCD, life adjustments, and relationship difficulties. My approach is not just about overcoming hurdles; it's about discovering your inner strength and rewriting your story with hope and resilience. We will embark on a transformative journey towards healing, self-discovery, and a life filled with purpose and joy.
I use evidence-based, trauma informed therapeutic models like CBT, IFS, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, EMDR, EFT and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy.
Welcome to a journey of transformation and empowerment. As a dedicated therapist specializing in the unique challenges of adolescents (13-18), young adults (19-35), and middle-aged individuals (36-65), I am here to guide you through the complexities of trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, OCD, life adjustments, and relationship difficulties. My approach is not just about overcoming hurdles; it's about discovering your inner strength and rewriting your story with hope and resilience. We will embark on a transformative journey towards healing, self-discovery, and a life filled with purpose and joy.
CBT, DBT, coaching, and hypnosis, to spark insights and meaningful discussions.
With a unique background in business, coaching, and psychology, I support professionals and executives and help them thrive and succeed in their careers, work, and personal lives. In collaborating together, we may focus on various areas, including career transitions, leadership development, interpersonal relationships, stress management, and other workplace-related issues -- or simply to identify and tap into their full potential to realize desired goals. Our work generally results in deeper insights into themselves with more expansive perspectives of the world. This empowers clients to move forward with more meaning and purpose.
CBT, DBT, coaching, and hypnosis, to spark insights and meaningful discussions.
With a unique background in business, coaching, and psychology, I support professionals and executives and help them thrive and succeed in their careers, work, and personal lives. In collaborating together, we may focus on various areas, including career transitions, leadership development, interpersonal relationships, stress management, and other workplace-related issues -- or simply to identify and tap into their full potential to realize desired goals. Our work generally results in deeper insights into themselves with more expansive perspectives of the world. This empowers clients to move forward with more meaning and purpose.
Zarin Hakim-Griffith
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4V (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from various modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-focused therapy, polyvagal theory, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT).
Does it feel like you are alone in your struggles? That it feels like finding connection and self-awareness is not possible? As a BIPOC and neurodivergent therapist, I understand the common challenges faced by marginalized communities. I recognize the significance of cultural humility in fostering an environment where you can be your authentic self. With a background focused on trauma, depression, anxiety, communication skills, relationship conflicts, and cultural/identity struggles, I am here to guide you through your therapeutic journey and growth.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from various modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-focused therapy, polyvagal theory, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT).
Does it feel like you are alone in your struggles? That it feels like finding connection and self-awareness is not possible? As a BIPOC and neurodivergent therapist, I understand the common challenges faced by marginalized communities. I recognize the significance of cultural humility in fostering an environment where you can be your authentic self. With a background focused on trauma, depression, anxiety, communication skills, relationship conflicts, and cultural/identity struggles, I am here to guide you through your therapeutic journey and growth.
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Miranda McCormack
Registered Social Worker, MEd, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4V (Online Only)
Are you facing challenging times and need a compassionate ally? I'm Miranda, a registered social worker with extensive experience supporting people during their most vulnerable moments. With a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Education, I bring both knowledge and empathy to my practice. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT) like Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and mindfulness techniques to help clients manage complex mental health issues, like OCD, Bipolar Disorder, BPD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Are you facing challenging times and need a compassionate ally? I'm Miranda, a registered social worker with extensive experience supporting people during their most vulnerable moments. With a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Education, I bring both knowledge and empathy to my practice. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT) like Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and mindfulness techniques to help clients manage complex mental health issues, like OCD, Bipolar Disorder, BPD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Rasheeda Henry
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Bsc, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4V
I am trained in various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Sex Therapy.
Hello there! Are you facing conflicts, relationship breakdowns, or life stressors? I'm here to help. With specialized training in sex therapy and a passion for your well-being, I create a safe, comfortable space for transformation. Together, we'll tackle unsatisfying sex lives, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Let's embark on this journey towards a better you—reach out today!
I am trained in various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Sex Therapy.
Hello there! Are you facing conflicts, relationship breakdowns, or life stressors? I'm here to help. With specialized training in sex therapy and a passion for your well-being, I create a safe, comfortable space for transformation. Together, we'll tackle unsatisfying sex lives, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Let's embark on this journey towards a better you—reach out today!
Nicola Doyle
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CCC, ACC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4V (Online Only)
Life can be incredibly challenging, especially when struggling with complex issues on your own. Despite your best efforts, it's normal to feel stuck, unfulfilled, and seemingly out of options. But you don't have to go through it alone. My approach is warm and down-to-earth and focuses on building a trusted relationship with you and collaborating on your most important goals. Together, within a safe space, we will work to uncover your inner wisdom, navigate your challenges, and move towards more meaningful and fulfilling ways of being with yourself and others.
Life can be incredibly challenging, especially when struggling with complex issues on your own. Despite your best efforts, it's normal to feel stuck, unfulfilled, and seemingly out of options. But you don't have to go through it alone. My approach is warm and down-to-earth and focuses on building a trusted relationship with you and collaborating on your most important goals. Together, within a safe space, we will work to uncover your inner wisdom, navigate your challenges, and move towards more meaningful and fulfilling ways of being with yourself and others.
Brittany McCaughey
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4V (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you have a difficult time looking at yourself with compassion and acceptance because the way you react, behave, and feel is wrong? Maybe it’s reacting with anger and defensiveness, or isolation and shutting down. Maybe it’s feeling like you are not smart enough. attractive enough, or simply not enough. Either way, you are left feeling ashamed of who you are. Imagine a life where you did not feel this way. You did not feel controlled by your emotions, you found joy in the ups and downs, and now look at yourself in a positive light. Beginning therapy is nerve-wracking, but I hope you take a moment (and a deep breath) to reach out!
Do you have a difficult time looking at yourself with compassion and acceptance because the way you react, behave, and feel is wrong? Maybe it’s reacting with anger and defensiveness, or isolation and shutting down. Maybe it’s feeling like you are not smart enough. attractive enough, or simply not enough. Either way, you are left feeling ashamed of who you are. Imagine a life where you did not feel this way. You did not feel controlled by your emotions, you found joy in the ups and downs, and now look at yourself in a positive light. Beginning therapy is nerve-wracking, but I hope you take a moment (and a deep breath) to reach out!
New Point Psychotherapy
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, OCSWSSW, CACCF
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4V
Through a combination of education and both lived and professional experience, I specialize in individual and family support for addictions, concurrent disorders and substance use issues. Client goals could range from wanting to cut out substance use all together, harm reduction, or exploring reasons behind substance use or process addictions. Clients could also include family members or others with close relationships to afflicted individuals who may need their own support.
Through a combination of education and both lived and professional experience, I specialize in individual and family support for addictions, concurrent disorders and substance use issues. Client goals could range from wanting to cut out substance use all together, harm reduction, or exploring reasons behind substance use or process addictions. Clients could also include family members or others with close relationships to afflicted individuals who may need their own support.
Victoria Pulla
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4V (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients Online! You're in a cycle feeling trapped by the fear of making a “mistake”, while your mind races through “what if” scenarios, replaying past decisions and assessing if you're measuring up to your own expectations. You’re struggling with overwhelming emotions: sadness, doubt, self-judgement and the urge to please others. Here’s the truth: you’ve already shown inner strength by seeking help. Your recognition for change and transformation are testaments to your desire for growth and fulfillment in life. This desire is the spark that ignites lasting change and I’m here to guide you on this empowering journey!
Accepting New Clients Online! You're in a cycle feeling trapped by the fear of making a “mistake”, while your mind races through “what if” scenarios, replaying past decisions and assessing if you're measuring up to your own expectations. You’re struggling with overwhelming emotions: sadness, doubt, self-judgement and the urge to please others. Here’s the truth: you’ve already shown inner strength by seeking help. Your recognition for change and transformation are testaments to your desire for growth and fulfillment in life. This desire is the spark that ignites lasting change and I’m here to guide you on this empowering journey!
Amandine Akaliza
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4V (Online Only)
Taking the first steps into therapy can be both challenging and empowering, and I am here to provide guidance and support as you embark on this transformative journey. My name is Amandine and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying).
Taking the first steps into therapy can be both challenging and empowering, and I am here to provide guidance and support as you embark on this transformative journey. My name is Amandine and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying).
Faye Pickrem
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), PhD-abd, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4V
Your usual ways of coping may no longer work and you feel stuck. You're ready to unpack and re-map the tender places of pain: depression, anxiety, hopelessness, low self-esteem, fear, or grief. A Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with 20+ years' training and experience including teaching + coaching, I work with those who feel overwhelmed, blocked, angry, numb, sad. My therapeutic manner is described as highly attuned, empathic, and enlivening. My practice is inclusive, evidence-based, and trauma-informed. Together, we explore how you relate to yourself + others, work out how you function best, and help you get there.
Your usual ways of coping may no longer work and you feel stuck. You're ready to unpack and re-map the tender places of pain: depression, anxiety, hopelessness, low self-esteem, fear, or grief. A Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with 20+ years' training and experience including teaching + coaching, I work with those who feel overwhelmed, blocked, angry, numb, sad. My therapeutic manner is described as highly attuned, empathic, and enlivening. My practice is inclusive, evidence-based, and trauma-informed. Together, we explore how you relate to yourself + others, work out how you function best, and help you get there.
Susan Tang - Somatic Therapist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4V (Online Only)
I believe that no matter where we start from, no matter the experience that we’ve had in our childhood or in our relationships, or even the choices that we’ve made thus far, we can still have restorative experiences that can make us believe in transformation, healing, and change. My mission is to journey alongside you as you navigate your unique path towards understanding what is best, true, and most right for you by recognizing the inherent wisdom that you already have within yourself. I will honour you wherever you’re at, and whenever you’re ready, we can begin to venture outside your comfort zone towards the life you envision.
I believe that no matter where we start from, no matter the experience that we’ve had in our childhood or in our relationships, or even the choices that we’ve made thus far, we can still have restorative experiences that can make us believe in transformation, healing, and change. My mission is to journey alongside you as you navigate your unique path towards understanding what is best, true, and most right for you by recognizing the inherent wisdom that you already have within yourself. I will honour you wherever you’re at, and whenever you’re ready, we can begin to venture outside your comfort zone towards the life you envision.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Counsellors
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.