Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Keswick, ON
Hello! Are you neurodivergent (ADHD, AuDHD, and ASD) and have questions or challenges? Or do you deal with BPD? Do you need support with confidence building and/or experience periods of moodiness? Are you looking for Individual, Couples or Family sessions? I have experience and training working in these areas of expertise from a professional and personal point of view. I want to help you with your concerns and build your understanding with anything you bring to sessions. Please don't hesitate to contact me to begin your healing journey and restore your life balance.
Hello! Are you neurodivergent (ADHD, AuDHD, and ASD) and have questions or challenges? Or do you deal with BPD? Do you need support with confidence building and/or experience periods of moodiness? Are you looking for Individual, Couples or Family sessions? I have experience and training working in these areas of expertise from a professional and personal point of view. I want to help you with your concerns and build your understanding with anything you bring to sessions. Please don't hesitate to contact me to begin your healing journey and restore your life balance.
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.
My clinical work is grounded in a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and collaborative approach. I focus on creating a space where you can feel heard, respected, and supported as you explore the changes you want to make. I’m especially interested in how experiences like neurodiversity, illness, or receiving a diagnosis shape the way people see themselves. My goal is to help you understand what’s happening inside with clarity and compassion.
My clinical work is grounded in a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and collaborative approach. I focus on creating a space where you can feel heard, respected, and supported as you explore the changes you want to make. I’m especially interested in how experiences like neurodiversity, illness, or receiving a diagnosis shape the way people see themselves. My goal is to help you understand what’s happening inside with clarity and compassion.
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.
Navigating life’s transitions—from late childhood through adulthood—can be overwhelming. Whether you’re juggling school, work, relationships, identity, or emotional challenges, it’s normal to feel stuck, confused, or exhausted. I work with individuals aged 10 and up, including teens, young adults, and adults, who are facing a range of mental health concerns such as anxiety, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, emotional regulation difficulties, and life stressors.
Navigating life’s transitions—from late childhood through adulthood—can be overwhelming. Whether you’re juggling school, work, relationships, identity, or emotional challenges, it’s normal to feel stuck, confused, or exhausted. I work with individuals aged 10 and up, including teens, young adults, and adults, who are facing a range of mental health concerns such as anxiety, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, emotional regulation difficulties, and life stressors.
Treatment types commonly include DBT, IFS, ACT and Polyvagal Theory
Do you feel like you're constantly juggling everyone else's needs while your own keep falling to the bottom of the list? Maybe you're anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or missing the version of yourself who felt calmer and more connected. For many people—especially parents of young children—the pressure to do it all can feel relentless. Therapy offers a place to exhale, gain practical tools, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we'll help you feel more grounded, confident, and equipped to navigate life's challenges with greater balance and self-compassion.
Treatment types commonly include DBT, IFS, ACT and Polyvagal Theory
Do you feel like you're constantly juggling everyone else's needs while your own keep falling to the bottom of the list? Maybe you're anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or missing the version of yourself who felt calmer and more connected. For many people—especially parents of young children—the pressure to do it all can feel relentless. Therapy offers a place to exhale, gain practical tools, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we'll help you feel more grounded, confident, and equipped to navigate life's challenges with greater balance and self-compassion.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of the next steps? Life’s challenges can feel like too much to handle alone. Whether you're battling anxiety, stress, complex trauma, relationship struggles, divorce, or helping a child through tough times, I’m here to support you. With empathy and practical tools, I offer tailored, culturally sensitive care to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. You don’t have to face these challenges on your own, let’s work together to create the balance and healing you deserve.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of the next steps? Life’s challenges can feel like too much to handle alone. Whether you're battling anxiety, stress, complex trauma, relationship struggles, divorce, or helping a child through tough times, I’m here to support you. With empathy and practical tools, I offer tailored, culturally sensitive care to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. You don’t have to face these challenges on your own, let’s work together to create the balance and healing you deserve.
Sarah Pirrotta - Direct Billing Insurance is
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, MACP, BFA
5 Endorsed
Online Only
DBT is the modality I gravitate to most.
Are you ready for more than just validation? Are you wrapped up tight in your suffering? I invite you to unfold here. Unfold & explore your pain, your resistance, your strength, your power, your joy, your vulnerability, & your peace. Hi, I’m Sarah - the founder of Abloom Therapy & Wellness based in Ontario. I spent 23+ years navigating the corporate professional world. In that time, I also married, became a mom, & divorced. I also discovered my most treasured core value - human connection - fueled by a desire to preserve & promote the well-being of others, & to nurture my own well-being in the same ways. Direct billing service here!
DBT is the modality I gravitate to most.
Are you ready for more than just validation? Are you wrapped up tight in your suffering? I invite you to unfold here. Unfold & explore your pain, your resistance, your strength, your power, your joy, your vulnerability, & your peace. Hi, I’m Sarah - the founder of Abloom Therapy & Wellness based in Ontario. I spent 23+ years navigating the corporate professional world. In that time, I also married, became a mom, & divorced. I also discovered my most treasured core value - human connection - fueled by a desire to preserve & promote the well-being of others, & to nurture my own well-being in the same ways. Direct billing service here!
I provide counselling and psychotherapy making use of evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution Focused Therapy.
In my work with clients I can help you attain optimal mental health and quality in your life. With over 20 years of experience treating clients with various issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, separation/divorce, illness, and personal injury, my practice is focused on individuals, couples and families.
I provide counselling and psychotherapy making use of evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution Focused Therapy.
In my work with clients I can help you attain optimal mental health and quality in your life. With over 20 years of experience treating clients with various issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, separation/divorce, illness, and personal injury, my practice is focused on individuals, couples and families.
Often we find ourselves making sure everyone else is well taken care of. We spend most of our time wanting to do the very best to ensure others are happy and supported. Well this is well meaning and honourable it can often lead to burn out, exhaustion, and resentment. If you truly want to care for others you must take care of you first. All that you give to others must also go to you. Your wellbeing is of utmost importance to ensure you can care for others without feeling overwhelmed, sad and anxious. By starting to tell your own story, you're instantly halfway to solving the issue by being honest and addressing your own needs.
Often we find ourselves making sure everyone else is well taken care of. We spend most of our time wanting to do the very best to ensure others are happy and supported. Well this is well meaning and honourable it can often lead to burn out, exhaustion, and resentment. If you truly want to care for others you must take care of you first. All that you give to others must also go to you. Your wellbeing is of utmost importance to ensure you can care for others without feeling overwhelmed, sad and anxious. By starting to tell your own story, you're instantly halfway to solving the issue by being honest and addressing your own needs.
Are you struggling with school anxiety, imposter syndrome, or the stress of managing a chronic health condition? Academic pressures, constant self-doubt, and perfectionism can leave you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Chronic health issues may bring added frustration, uncertainty, and emotional weight. You don’t have to go through these challenges alone. I provide a safe, supportive space for students (16+), young adults, and adults to explore their experiences, learn new coping tools, and build resilience. Together, we’ll work toward reducing anxiety, improving confidence, and helping you reconnect with yourself in meaningful ways.
Are you struggling with school anxiety, imposter syndrome, or the stress of managing a chronic health condition? Academic pressures, constant self-doubt, and perfectionism can leave you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Chronic health issues may bring added frustration, uncertainty, and emotional weight. You don’t have to go through these challenges alone. I provide a safe, supportive space for students (16+), young adults, and adults to explore their experiences, learn new coping tools, and build resilience. Together, we’ll work toward reducing anxiety, improving confidence, and helping you reconnect with yourself in meaningful ways.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of the next steps? Life’s challenges can feel like too much to handle alone. Whether you're battling anxiety, stress, complex trauma, relationship struggles, divorce, or helping a child through tough times, I’m here to support you. With empathy and practical tools, I offer tailored, culturally sensitive care to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. You don’t have to face these challenges on your own, let’s work together to create the balance and healing you deserve.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of the next steps? Life’s challenges can feel like too much to handle alone. Whether you're battling anxiety, stress, complex trauma, relationship struggles, divorce, or helping a child through tough times, I’m here to support you. With empathy and practical tools, I offer tailored, culturally sensitive care to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. You don’t have to face these challenges on your own, let’s work together to create the balance and healing you deserve.
I have experience and training in CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, IFS, Gottman’s Couples Therapy, DBT, BSFT, ACT, and Narrative.
Accepting New Clients Virtually- Are you looking for support for your child? Or are you a parent who needs a little extra guidance? Maybe you're an individual wanting to work through life struggles? Or a couple looking to manage stress in their relationship? I believe everyone can benefit from talking about life’s triumphs and challenges. Therapy can be a wonderful option, no matter the level of need. To maintain normalcy, control, and comfort in one’s life or to work through some of life's most difficult experiences including Trauma/PTSD, I am here and I would be honoured to help.
I have experience and training in CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, IFS, Gottman’s Couples Therapy, DBT, BSFT, ACT, and Narrative.
Accepting New Clients Virtually- Are you looking for support for your child? Or are you a parent who needs a little extra guidance? Maybe you're an individual wanting to work through life struggles? Or a couple looking to manage stress in their relationship? I believe everyone can benefit from talking about life’s triumphs and challenges. Therapy can be a wonderful option, no matter the level of need. To maintain normalcy, control, and comfort in one’s life or to work through some of life's most difficult experiences including Trauma/PTSD, I am here and I would be honoured to help.
The strategies I use are primarily from narrative, solution-focused, emotion-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and dialectical behaviour therapies.
IN-PERSON sessions available on Wednesday mornings for individuals, couples, families and children! Life stresses and challenges can change our sense of self, our relationships, and our family dynamics—sometimes in ways that are confusing and distressing. At times, it can feel like you’ve lost yourself or that you don’t recognize your partner or child anymore. I’m here to help.
The strategies I use are primarily from narrative, solution-focused, emotion-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and dialectical behaviour therapies.
IN-PERSON sessions available on Wednesday mornings for individuals, couples, families and children! Life stresses and challenges can change our sense of self, our relationships, and our family dynamics—sometimes in ways that are confusing and distressing. At times, it can feel like you’ve lost yourself or that you don’t recognize your partner or child anymore. I’m here to help.
I take an integrative, client centered approach drawing from CBT, DBT, and trauma informed practices.
Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to begin. I help teens and adults better understand themselves, manage anxiety, and create meaningful change. My approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative, focused on building trust and helping you feel seen and supported. I often work with clients who are neurodivergent, including ADHD or Autism, and want a space where they can be accepted without judgment while learning practical tools to improve balance and well-being.
I take an integrative, client centered approach drawing from CBT, DBT, and trauma informed practices.
Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to begin. I help teens and adults better understand themselves, manage anxiety, and create meaningful change. My approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative, focused on building trust and helping you feel seen and supported. I often work with clients who are neurodivergent, including ADHD or Autism, and want a space where they can be accepted without judgment while learning practical tools to improve balance and well-being.
Our approach to therapy is evidence based and eclectic, drawing on therapies such as (but not limited to) Cognitive Behavioural, Narrative, Solution Focused, Play Therapy, Expressive Arts, Emotion Focused, EMDR, Psychodynamic, DBT.
Are you in a place in your life where you require emotional support? We have all struggled, or are struggling, and it is important to remember that as human beings, it is common to experience a variety of hardships at different times in life. Newmarket Psychotherapy Team is a collaborative of therapists with a nurturing space for you to visit, where we can provide you with the kind of support that you require and deserve. Our collective welcomes everyone, of any sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, relationship agreements/arrangements, and disability status. It's never too late to reach out for support.
Our approach to therapy is evidence based and eclectic, drawing on therapies such as (but not limited to) Cognitive Behavioural, Narrative, Solution Focused, Play Therapy, Expressive Arts, Emotion Focused, EMDR, Psychodynamic, DBT.
Are you in a place in your life where you require emotional support? We have all struggled, or are struggling, and it is important to remember that as human beings, it is common to experience a variety of hardships at different times in life. Newmarket Psychotherapy Team is a collaborative of therapists with a nurturing space for you to visit, where we can provide you with the kind of support that you require and deserve. Our collective welcomes everyone, of any sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, relationship agreements/arrangements, and disability status. It's never too late to reach out for support.
Trauma is defined as an experience that overwhelms the person's ability to cope at the time of the experience. This can range from being bullied as a child, divorce or loss of a job, and the more classically understood life-threatening events (natural disasters, war, near-death experience). I'm am trained to deal with not only accute and recent trauma resulting in flashbacks and nightmares (reliving experiences) but also in childhood developmental, sexual, and complex trauma which have more complex impacts on how we cope daily, our personality, beliefs, everything in between. Let's make changes together.
Trauma is defined as an experience that overwhelms the person's ability to cope at the time of the experience. This can range from being bullied as a child, divorce or loss of a job, and the more classically understood life-threatening events (natural disasters, war, near-death experience). I'm am trained to deal with not only accute and recent trauma resulting in flashbacks and nightmares (reliving experiences) but also in childhood developmental, sexual, and complex trauma which have more complex impacts on how we cope daily, our personality, beliefs, everything in between. Let's make changes together.
I draw on multiple therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
I understand that reaching out for support can feel difficult, especially when you’ve been carrying things on your own for a long time. You don’t have to have everything figured out to start—just taking that first step is enough. My approach to counselling is empathetic and client-centered. I work with clients aged 13 and above who are seeking support with various aspects of their life. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply need someone to talk to, you’re not alone. Support is here when you’re ready.
I draw on multiple therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
I understand that reaching out for support can feel difficult, especially when you’ve been carrying things on your own for a long time. You don’t have to have everything figured out to start—just taking that first step is enough. My approach to counselling is empathetic and client-centered. I work with clients aged 13 and above who are seeking support with various aspects of their life. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply need someone to talk to, you’re not alone. Support is here when you’re ready.
Are you feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Depressed? Do you have low self-esteem or low self confidence? Do you feel as though you've lost yourself? I offer a therapy space where you can be yourself, a place that welcomes you as you are, in all your true colours, with your raw & unedited thoughts & emotions. Whatever you're experiencing, you're not alone. Together, we can navigate your current circumstances and find healthier coping mechanisms to move you towards your goals.
Are you feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Depressed? Do you have low self-esteem or low self confidence? Do you feel as though you've lost yourself? I offer a therapy space where you can be yourself, a place that welcomes you as you are, in all your true colours, with your raw & unedited thoughts & emotions. Whatever you're experiencing, you're not alone. Together, we can navigate your current circumstances and find healthier coping mechanisms to move you towards your goals.
I hold Advanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) certification in treating Anxiety Disorders, I'm certified in trauma-focused CBT, DBT, and hold a variety of certifications in working with children and adolescents.
Jacquelyn is a Registered Social Worker specializing in therapy for children (age nine and above), adolescents and individual adults. With over fifteen years of clinical experience in adult therapy clinics, hospital settings, school settings and children’s mental health agencies, Jacquelyn is equipped to provide the care that you or your loved one need, and is deeply invested in improving the mental health of clients. Jacquelyn’s clinic, Lankar Therapy, is rooted in confidentiality, professionalism and effectiveness. Jacquelyn fosters a compassionate, safe environment to help clients reach their mental health goals.
I hold Advanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) certification in treating Anxiety Disorders, I'm certified in trauma-focused CBT, DBT, and hold a variety of certifications in working with children and adolescents.
Jacquelyn is a Registered Social Worker specializing in therapy for children (age nine and above), adolescents and individual adults. With over fifteen years of clinical experience in adult therapy clinics, hospital settings, school settings and children’s mental health agencies, Jacquelyn is equipped to provide the care that you or your loved one need, and is deeply invested in improving the mental health of clients. Jacquelyn’s clinic, Lankar Therapy, is rooted in confidentiality, professionalism and effectiveness. Jacquelyn fosters a compassionate, safe environment to help clients reach their mental health goals.
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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.