Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in East Gwillimbury, ON
It is sometimes hard to feel understood and not judged. I understand a persons struggles. I would love to help. Sometimes it helps to have someone who listens and help point in some new directions. Addictions, depression, trauma, childhood trauma. Don't wait, please reach out today for a consultation. Book a free 15 minute consultation at wavecresttherapy.janeapp.com
It is sometimes hard to feel understood and not judged. I understand a persons struggles. I would love to help. Sometimes it helps to have someone who listens and help point in some new directions. Addictions, depression, trauma, childhood trauma. Don't wait, please reach out today for a consultation. Book a free 15 minute consultation at wavecresttherapy.janeapp.com
Treatment typically combines CBT and DBT building practical coping skills, emotional regulation, and real-world strategies tailored to you.
You’re tired of the Anger and the ADHD brain that won’t shut up. Whether you’re a teen or an adult, you’ve likely hit a wall where feeling overwhelmed has turned into feeling stuck. You’re worried that if things don't change, you’ll push away the people who matter most or stay trapped in this loop forever. I work with young men who are done with the "burnout" and ready to move forward. If you feel like you’re struggling your way through life and losing the battle, it’s time to stop surviving and start actually living.
Treatment typically combines CBT and DBT building practical coping skills, emotional regulation, and real-world strategies tailored to you.
You’re tired of the Anger and the ADHD brain that won’t shut up. Whether you’re a teen or an adult, you’ve likely hit a wall where feeling overwhelmed has turned into feeling stuck. You’re worried that if things don't change, you’ll push away the people who matter most or stay trapped in this loop forever. I work with young men who are done with the "burnout" and ready to move forward. If you feel like you’re struggling your way through life and losing the battle, it’s time to stop surviving and start actually living.
Abuse - Narcissism - Nonmonogamy: Heather Kent
Registered Psychotherapist, MC, CCC, RP
5 Endorsed
East Gwillimbury, ON L9N
You’re dealing with a lot, feeling guilty and confused. Guilty for not loving more or trying harder. You're told it's all your fault - it must be true, right? They were charismatic and charming, showering you with PDA and compliments, but it all changed. You’re the problem, they say, and now you feel trapped and broken. You’re not alone. It's not your fault. You Google “abusive relationships” and discover that you're reading about your life! You need guidance - I know this because I needed it too. I chased “being good enough,” trying to “behave well” for my family. After college, I married and divorced someone who always blamed me.
You’re dealing with a lot, feeling guilty and confused. Guilty for not loving more or trying harder. You're told it's all your fault - it must be true, right? They were charismatic and charming, showering you with PDA and compliments, but it all changed. You’re the problem, they say, and now you feel trapped and broken. You’re not alone. It's not your fault. You Google “abusive relationships” and discover that you're reading about your life! You need guidance - I know this because I needed it too. I chased “being good enough,” trying to “behave well” for my family. After college, I married and divorced someone who always blamed me.
My approach is tailor-fit for each person, drawing from many approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Non-dual, and Transpersonal psychotherapies, and more.
I offer online sessions exclusively through Strength Counselling Services. I firmly believe that everyone has the capacity for healing and growth—no matter where they are in life. I work with individuals aged 13 and up, supporting clients through a wide range of challenges including mood-related concerns, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and personal development. Whether you’re navigating addiction, trauma, C-PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, grief and loss, attachment wounds, criminality, or religious, cult, or spiritual abuse, you don’t have to face it alone.
My approach is tailor-fit for each person, drawing from many approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Non-dual, and Transpersonal psychotherapies, and more.
I offer online sessions exclusively through Strength Counselling Services. I firmly believe that everyone has the capacity for healing and growth—no matter where they are in life. I work with individuals aged 13 and up, supporting clients through a wide range of challenges including mood-related concerns, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and personal development. Whether you’re navigating addiction, trauma, C-PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, grief and loss, attachment wounds, criminality, or religious, cult, or spiritual abuse, you don’t have to face it alone.
I incorporate evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, and ACT, while also emphasizing therapeutic connection to build our foundation and to guide our work together.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and reaching out for support is a courageous first step. In my practice, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your challenges, build resilience, and work toward meaningful change. I work with individuals facing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Together, we’ll collaborate to identify your goals and develop strategies that are tailored to your unique needs.
I incorporate evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, and ACT, while also emphasizing therapeutic connection to build our foundation and to guide our work together.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and reaching out for support is a courageous first step. In my practice, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your challenges, build resilience, and work toward meaningful change. I work with individuals facing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Together, we’ll collaborate to identify your goals and develop strategies that are tailored to your unique needs.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, particularly when facing profound emotional challenges, trauma, or complex relational difficulties. I provide a confidential, non-judgmental, and thoughtfully attuned space where these experiences can be explored with depth, curiosity, and care. My clinical work is grounded in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, with a strong emphasis on depth-oriented understanding. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, I work collaboratively with clients to explore underlying unconscious processes shaping emotional life.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, particularly when facing profound emotional challenges, trauma, or complex relational difficulties. I provide a confidential, non-judgmental, and thoughtfully attuned space where these experiences can be explored with depth, curiosity, and care. My clinical work is grounded in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, with a strong emphasis on depth-oriented understanding. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, I work collaboratively with clients to explore underlying unconscious processes shaping emotional life.
Our therapists are trained in a variety of evidence-based methods, including CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care.
You might feel like you are constantly performing for others while feeling hollow inside. Perhaps you are navigating the heavy fog of postpartum depression, the weight of trauma, or the cycles of addiction. At Lumos Counselling, we see how cultural expectations in South Asian communities and beyond can make setting boundaries feel like a betrayal. You want to stop just getting through the day and start feeling like yourself again. Our team helps you quiet the noise of family pressure and anxiety so you can build a life that actually belongs to you. We provide the expert virtual support you need to move from surviving to thriving.
Our therapists are trained in a variety of evidence-based methods, including CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care.
You might feel like you are constantly performing for others while feeling hollow inside. Perhaps you are navigating the heavy fog of postpartum depression, the weight of trauma, or the cycles of addiction. At Lumos Counselling, we see how cultural expectations in South Asian communities and beyond can make setting boundaries feel like a betrayal. You want to stop just getting through the day and start feeling like yourself again. Our team helps you quiet the noise of family pressure and anxiety so you can build a life that actually belongs to you. We provide the expert virtual support you need to move from surviving to thriving.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), and Narrative Therapy.
I’m a Registered Social Worker and EMDR Clinician. For 25 years I have supported adults & youth experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, loneliness, and other areas that limit wellness, connection, and ease. At times, we may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected due to current life stressors and/or past experiences. Therapy can support greater awareness, acceptance, and change, to enhance your sense of calm, confidence, and connection. I offer compassionate support to process experiences, untangle the patterns and beliefs that keep you feeling stuck, and create meaningful change toward living the life you want.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), and Narrative Therapy.
I’m a Registered Social Worker and EMDR Clinician. For 25 years I have supported adults & youth experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, loneliness, and other areas that limit wellness, connection, and ease. At times, we may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected due to current life stressors and/or past experiences. Therapy can support greater awareness, acceptance, and change, to enhance your sense of calm, confidence, and connection. I offer compassionate support to process experiences, untangle the patterns and beliefs that keep you feeling stuck, and create meaningful change toward living the life you want.
With over 4 years of focused experience supporting neurodivergent teenagers (e.g., Autism, ADHD, Selective Mutism, and learning differences), I work with teenagers and families through a neuro-affirming lens, using a trauma-informed approach to support nervous system co-regulation, unpack emotional burdens and numbness, and foster resiliency. I currently work full-time in a residential mental health facility, supporting adults living with various mental health conditions, including PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, sexual abuse/assault trauma, chronic suicidal ideation, and more.
With over 4 years of focused experience supporting neurodivergent teenagers (e.g., Autism, ADHD, Selective Mutism, and learning differences), I work with teenagers and families through a neuro-affirming lens, using a trauma-informed approach to support nervous system co-regulation, unpack emotional burdens and numbness, and foster resiliency. I currently work full-time in a residential mental health facility, supporting adults living with various mental health conditions, including PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, sexual abuse/assault trauma, chronic suicidal ideation, and more.
Grounded in a compassionate, trauma-informed psychodynamic approach, I integrate attachment-focused therapy, somatic work, DBT, IFS, and mindfulness.
Virtual appointments only. Many people come to therapy carrying emotional patterns, relationship experiences, or inner conflicts they understand intellectually but still feel stuck in emotionally. Therapy can offer a space to explore how past experiences shape present-day emotions, attachment patterns, relationships, and ways of coping. I particularly support clients navigating relationship difficulties, anxiety, trauma, self-criticism, and longstanding emotional patterns. I am accepting new online clients—book a free 15-minute consultation or an initial session on my website.
Grounded in a compassionate, trauma-informed psychodynamic approach, I integrate attachment-focused therapy, somatic work, DBT, IFS, and mindfulness.
Virtual appointments only. Many people come to therapy carrying emotional patterns, relationship experiences, or inner conflicts they understand intellectually but still feel stuck in emotionally. Therapy can offer a space to explore how past experiences shape present-day emotions, attachment patterns, relationships, and ways of coping. I particularly support clients navigating relationship difficulties, anxiety, trauma, self-criticism, and longstanding emotional patterns. I am accepting new online clients—book a free 15-minute consultation or an initial session on my website.
With over 17 years of experience specializing in anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, and relationship conflict, I integrate DBT, CBT, EMDR and Family Systems in a trauma-informed approach.
Immediate openings for new clients!
Anxiety, overthinking, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed—even when life ‘looks fine on the outside’?” Inside, it’s heavier—replaying conversations, second-guessing yourself, or feeling disconnected from people who matter. Sometimes your system is reacting as if the past is still present, and what once helped you cope just isn’t working the same way anymore.
Therapy can help you make sense of those patterns, process what’s underneath them, and reduce the intensity so you can respond instead of react—feeling more steady, clear, and able to trust yourself again.
With over 17 years of experience specializing in anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, and relationship conflict, I integrate DBT, CBT, EMDR and Family Systems in a trauma-informed approach.
Immediate openings for new clients!
Anxiety, overthinking, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed—even when life ‘looks fine on the outside’?” Inside, it’s heavier—replaying conversations, second-guessing yourself, or feeling disconnected from people who matter. Sometimes your system is reacting as if the past is still present, and what once helped you cope just isn’t working the same way anymore.
Therapy can help you make sense of those patterns, process what’s underneath them, and reduce the intensity so you can respond instead of react—feeling more steady, clear, and able to trust yourself again.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to manage stress, emotions, or ongoing challenges in your life, therapy can offer a space to slow things down and gain clarity. I work with youth and adults supporting anxiety, depression, workplace burnout, men’s mental health, and concerns related to identity and self worth.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to manage stress, emotions, or ongoing challenges in your life, therapy can offer a space to slow things down and gain clarity. I work with youth and adults supporting anxiety, depression, workplace burnout, men’s mental health, and concerns related to identity and self worth.
Life’s challenges can sometimes make us feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from ourselves and others. As a therapist, I aim to provide a safe and nurturing space where you can freely explore your thoughts, experiences, and emotions without any fear of judgment. Whether you are practical coping strategies or wish to delve deeper into your life story, I am here to walk with you on your journey to healing and restoration.
Life’s challenges can sometimes make us feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from ourselves and others. As a therapist, I aim to provide a safe and nurturing space where you can freely explore your thoughts, experiences, and emotions without any fear of judgment. Whether you are practical coping strategies or wish to delve deeper into your life story, I am here to walk with you on your journey to healing and restoration.
I have additional training in CBT, CBT for insomnia, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and attachment-focused therapy.
You've landed on my profile, which suggests that you might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like life has become too much lately. Perhaps you're struggling with low mood, uncontrollable anxiety, chronic illness, or ADHD. Maybe you're stressed in your relationships, or trapped in a cycle of people-pleasing and self-sacrifice, struggling to find balance.
Whatever you're going through, know that you don't have to do it alone. I’m here with you, providing a trauma-informed, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change.
I have additional training in CBT, CBT for insomnia, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and attachment-focused therapy.
You've landed on my profile, which suggests that you might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like life has become too much lately. Perhaps you're struggling with low mood, uncontrollable anxiety, chronic illness, or ADHD. Maybe you're stressed in your relationships, or trapped in a cycle of people-pleasing and self-sacrifice, struggling to find balance.
Whatever you're going through, know that you don't have to do it alone. I’m here with you, providing a trauma-informed, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change.
Vita Psychotherapy and Counselling Services is a compassionate team of Registered Psychotherapists that provide individualized, evidence-based care. We offer psychotherapy and counselling support to youth, adults, couples and families.
We understand that life presents unique challenges for everyone, and at times, we all need support. We believe everyone has a story that deserves to be heard with empathy, understanding, and compassion—and we’re here to listen. Our team is here to meet you exactly where you are on your journey.
Vita Psychotherapy and Counselling Services is a compassionate team of Registered Psychotherapists that provide individualized, evidence-based care. We offer psychotherapy and counselling support to youth, adults, couples and families.
We understand that life presents unique challenges for everyone, and at times, we all need support. We believe everyone has a story that deserves to be heard with empathy, understanding, and compassion—and we’re here to listen. Our team is here to meet you exactly where you are on your journey.
Reaching out for support can be one of the most difficult steps in the healing process—and I hold deep respect for the courage it takes to do so. I strive to meet every client with empathy, compassion, and non-judgment, creating a space where they feel truly seen and heard. My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative, shaped by each individual’s unique needs, values, and goals. I draw on both my clinical training and life experiences to support clients in exploring themselves more fully, navigating challenges, and moving toward meaningful growth and self-discovery.
Reaching out for support can be one of the most difficult steps in the healing process—and I hold deep respect for the courage it takes to do so. I strive to meet every client with empathy, compassion, and non-judgment, creating a space where they feel truly seen and heard. My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative, shaped by each individual’s unique needs, values, and goals. I draw on both my clinical training and life experiences to support clients in exploring themselves more fully, navigating challenges, and moving toward meaningful growth and self-discovery.
We all need support in navigating life’s hardships, which can leave us feeling stuck, alone and overwhelmed. I strive to create a safe, caring, collaborative and supportive environment for you to explore life’s hardships, while also encouraging you to recognize your strengths. It is important for me to create connection, understanding, compassion, empathy and self-growth in your therapeutic experience. My goal is to support you in developing tools and coping strategies, while also digging deeper to create understanding of the underlying origin of patterns and themes within your life that are no longer serving you.
We all need support in navigating life’s hardships, which can leave us feeling stuck, alone and overwhelmed. I strive to create a safe, caring, collaborative and supportive environment for you to explore life’s hardships, while also encouraging you to recognize your strengths. It is important for me to create connection, understanding, compassion, empathy and self-growth in your therapeutic experience. My goal is to support you in developing tools and coping strategies, while also digging deeper to create understanding of the underlying origin of patterns and themes within your life that are no longer serving you.
At Tree of Life Psychotherapy, we understand how overwhelming it can feel when you—or your child, teen, or adult client—are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or the weight of unresolved challenges. These difficulties can affect relationships, work, school, and daily life, leaving you feeling stuck or unsure of how to move forward. You may wonder if life could feel lighter, more grounded, and more fulfilling—for yourself or your family.
We believe healing and growth are always possible, no matter how long you've been struggling.
At Tree of Life Psychotherapy, we understand how overwhelming it can feel when you—or your child, teen, or adult client—are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or the weight of unresolved challenges. These difficulties can affect relationships, work, school, and daily life, leaving you feeling stuck or unsure of how to move forward. You may wonder if life could feel lighter, more grounded, and more fulfilling—for yourself or your family.
We believe healing and growth are always possible, no matter how long you've been struggling.
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I use evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, person-centred therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, and Gottman Method-informed couples therapy.
I support adults who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. Many of my clients are navigating trauma, chronic stress, life transitions, or the unique pressures that can come with military, first responder, or helping roles. They often come to therapy wanting relief, clarity, and practical tools. I help clients move forward by creating a safe, collaborative space where they can better understand themselves, build coping skills, and create meaningful change.
I use evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, person-centred therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, and Gottman Method-informed couples therapy.
I support adults who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. Many of my clients are navigating trauma, chronic stress, life transitions, or the unique pressures that can come with military, first responder, or helping roles. They often come to therapy wanting relief, clarity, and practical tools. I help clients move forward by creating a safe, collaborative space where they can better understand themselves, build coping skills, and create meaningful change.
I have experience is DBT and ACT modalities, as well as an eclectic approach that can be easily tailored to meet your unique concerns.
Sometimes the hardest experiences to heal from are not the ones that happened in a single moment, but the ones that left you feeling unseen, misunderstood, or alone with your emotions. Over time, these experiences can shape how you see yourself, relate to others, and move through the world.
I provide a calm and supportive space where you can talk openly, better understand your experiences, and begin healing from emotional pain. My approach brings you confidence, hope, and clairity about what you need moving forward, whether that means reconnecting, setting healthy boundaries, or simply finding peace within yourself.
I have experience is DBT and ACT modalities, as well as an eclectic approach that can be easily tailored to meet your unique concerns.
Sometimes the hardest experiences to heal from are not the ones that happened in a single moment, but the ones that left you feeling unseen, misunderstood, or alone with your emotions. Over time, these experiences can shape how you see yourself, relate to others, and move through the world.
I provide a calm and supportive space where you can talk openly, better understand your experiences, and begin healing from emotional pain. My approach brings you confidence, hope, and clairity about what you need moving forward, whether that means reconnecting, setting healthy boundaries, or simply finding peace within yourself.
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.