Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Markham, ON
Drawing on Attachment Theory, CBT, DBT, IFT, and Polyvagal-informed care, I help you regulate emotions, understand patterns, and build resilience.
So nice to meet you, and glad you are looking to take care of yourself.
Are you facing a crisis, going through changes in your life, feeling overwhelmed, or struggling with mental health challenges? I’m a Registered Social Worker with a psychology background and over a decade of experience, providing trauma-informed, evidence-based support for adults of all genders. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, neurodiversity-related concerns, and major life transitions. My work in the mental health field alongside psychiatry has prepared me to support you in your circle of care.
Drawing on Attachment Theory, CBT, DBT, IFT, and Polyvagal-informed care, I help you regulate emotions, understand patterns, and build resilience.
So nice to meet you, and glad you are looking to take care of yourself.
Are you facing a crisis, going through changes in your life, feeling overwhelmed, or struggling with mental health challenges? I’m a Registered Social Worker with a psychology background and over a decade of experience, providing trauma-informed, evidence-based support for adults of all genders. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, neurodiversity-related concerns, and major life transitions. My work in the mental health field alongside psychiatry has prepared me to support you in your circle of care.
Positive Minds Psychotherapy Services values creating a therapeutic space that is culturally sensitive, non-judgmental, and client-centered. We are a team of dedicated psychotherapists, social workers and masters level interns, who bring a variety of clinical expertise to support our clients with different needs. We strive to always provide clients with a safe and private experience where they are open to sharing their stories with us. At Positive Minds Psychotherapy Services, our therapists are devoted to creating individualized treatment plans that fit your goals and empower you to make meaningful changes for a fulfilling life.
Positive Minds Psychotherapy Services values creating a therapeutic space that is culturally sensitive, non-judgmental, and client-centered. We are a team of dedicated psychotherapists, social workers and masters level interns, who bring a variety of clinical expertise to support our clients with different needs. We strive to always provide clients with a safe and private experience where they are open to sharing their stories with us. At Positive Minds Psychotherapy Services, our therapists are devoted to creating individualized treatment plans that fit your goals and empower you to make meaningful changes for a fulfilling life.
Niyamma Therapy- Devyani Sibal (RP / Supervisor)
Registered Psychotherapist, DBT, ADHD
4 Endorsed
Markham, ON L6G
Approaches: DBT ( Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Gottman-Informed, Certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider, IFS Informed & Sex Therapy Informed (CSTIP Candidate).
Relationships, identity, and life transitions can bring both growth and pain. I help couples heal from infidelity or shared trauma, rebuild emotional and physical closeness, and strengthen communication. With individuals, I support navigating family expectations, cultural balance, big life changes, and ADHD—with compassion and clarity.
Approaches: DBT ( Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Gottman-Informed, Certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider, IFS Informed & Sex Therapy Informed (CSTIP Candidate).
Relationships, identity, and life transitions can bring both growth and pain. I help couples heal from infidelity or shared trauma, rebuild emotional and physical closeness, and strengthen communication. With individuals, I support navigating family expectations, cultural balance, big life changes, and ADHD—with compassion and clarity.
We are a diverse team of over 90 licensed and experienced therapists! We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We help individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their heads that need to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
We are a diverse team of over 90 licensed and experienced therapists! We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We help individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their heads that need to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
I draw from CBT, MBSR, ACT, Solution-Focused, DBT, Narrative, and Relational Life Therapy to support your goals.
You may look like you're managing everything on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained. Your mind rarely slows down, you overthink conversations, struggle to set boundaries, or carry the weight of everyone else's expectations. Maybe you're feeling stuck, questioning yourself, experiencing relationship challenges, or finding it hard to balance work, school, family, or caregiving. You don't have to keep carrying it all alone. Therapy offers a space to pause, understand what's happening beneath the surface, and begin feeling calmer, more confident, and more like yourself again...
I draw from CBT, MBSR, ACT, Solution-Focused, DBT, Narrative, and Relational Life Therapy to support your goals.
You may look like you're managing everything on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained. Your mind rarely slows down, you overthink conversations, struggle to set boundaries, or carry the weight of everyone else's expectations. Maybe you're feeling stuck, questioning yourself, experiencing relationship challenges, or finding it hard to balance work, school, family, or caregiving. You don't have to keep carrying it all alone. Therapy offers a space to pause, understand what's happening beneath the surface, and begin feeling calmer, more confident, and more like yourself again...
Using a client-centred approach grounded in CBT, DBT, SFT, and ACT, I strive to create a space where clients feel supported, understood, and empowered.
I believe you are the expert of your own life. My role is to walk alongside you, deepening self-understanding & working towards meaningful change. I’m a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology student and an RP (Qualifying) offering a collaborative, supportive, and nonjudgmental space informed by an integrative framework that centers strengths-based, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and decolonial principles to help clients feel understood, empowered, and better equipped to move forward with self-compassion.
Using a client-centred approach grounded in CBT, DBT, SFT, and ACT, I strive to create a space where clients feel supported, understood, and empowered.
I believe you are the expert of your own life. My role is to walk alongside you, deepening self-understanding & working towards meaningful change. I’m a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology student and an RP (Qualifying) offering a collaborative, supportive, and nonjudgmental space informed by an integrative framework that centers strengths-based, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and decolonial principles to help clients feel understood, empowered, and better equipped to move forward with self-compassion.
Integrating DBT, EFT, ACT, and CBT, we'll trace your emotions, ground you in storms, build healthy coping skills, and restore authentic connections.
Do you swing between emotional extremes: outbursts that hurt loved ones and bring regret, or suppressing feelings until numb? Trying to stay 'rational' often fails, leading to coping via screens, bingeing, or substances. Exhausted, you may fear labels like anxiety, depression, ADHD, CPTSD, or personality disorders. Please know: these aren't defects; they're survival strategies for unhealed pain. In a safe, non-judgmental space, we won't "fix" your emotions. We'll gently explore what they protect and express. By working with them, the inner storm calms, helping you regain control and reconnect with what matters.
Integrating DBT, EFT, ACT, and CBT, we'll trace your emotions, ground you in storms, build healthy coping skills, and restore authentic connections.
Do you swing between emotional extremes: outbursts that hurt loved ones and bring regret, or suppressing feelings until numb? Trying to stay 'rational' often fails, leading to coping via screens, bingeing, or substances. Exhausted, you may fear labels like anxiety, depression, ADHD, CPTSD, or personality disorders. Please know: these aren't defects; they're survival strategies for unhealed pain. In a safe, non-judgmental space, we won't "fix" your emotions. We'll gently explore what they protect and express. By working with them, the inner storm calms, helping you regain control and reconnect with what matters.
Life handed me lemons. Can I "make lemonade "? Yes, you can. You have what it takes! As a therapist I'm of the belief that we have the internal resources to be able to generate positivity and resilience to bring us through tough times. I am here to guide.
Life handed me lemons. Can I "make lemonade "? Yes, you can. You have what it takes! As a therapist I'm of the belief that we have the internal resources to be able to generate positivity and resilience to bring us through tough times. I am here to guide.
Blending Eastern wisdom and Western psychotherapy in a space made to feel safe.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or just need support during a difficult time, I offer a compassionate, warm, respectful and judgment free space where you can feel heard and understood.
Together, we’ll work to honour your needs, explore the underlying causes of your symptoms, and process evidence-based strategic interventions to establish safety and healing.
Blending Eastern wisdom and Western psychotherapy in a space made to feel safe.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or just need support during a difficult time, I offer a compassionate, warm, respectful and judgment free space where you can feel heard and understood.
Together, we’ll work to honour your needs, explore the underlying causes of your symptoms, and process evidence-based strategic interventions to establish safety and healing.
Accepting New Clients! Are you feeling overwhelmed, irritable, exhausted and stressed? Is your relationship lacking connection or intimacy? Through a collaborative approach, together we can rebuild balance, motivation, and begin to regain control of your life. I am a psychotherapist in Markham offering in-person and online counselling, who is passionate about ways in which we can all live a more holistic and authentic life. My approach in therapy is non-judgmental, strength-based & collaborative. I support those struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma (ie. PTSD, sexual assault), burnout, confidence, and relationship challenges.
Accepting New Clients! Are you feeling overwhelmed, irritable, exhausted and stressed? Is your relationship lacking connection or intimacy? Through a collaborative approach, together we can rebuild balance, motivation, and begin to regain control of your life. I am a psychotherapist in Markham offering in-person and online counselling, who is passionate about ways in which we can all live a more holistic and authentic life. My approach in therapy is non-judgmental, strength-based & collaborative. I support those struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma (ie. PTSD, sexual assault), burnout, confidence, and relationship challenges.
Elle is committed to helping clients heal. She works from various modalities to help integrate various aspects of the personality to overcome a variety of issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, personality issues, relationship issues and chronic pain. Elle's ultimate goal is to assist others to use their inner wisdom to make changes that promote lasting happiness and authentic power.
Elle is committed to helping clients heal. She works from various modalities to help integrate various aspects of the personality to overcome a variety of issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, personality issues, relationship issues and chronic pain. Elle's ultimate goal is to assist others to use their inner wisdom to make changes that promote lasting happiness and authentic power.
Living with constant worry, perfectionism, or intense fears can be exhausting. You might find yourself overthinking, placing pressure on yourself to meet unrealistically high standards, avoiding situations, or struggling with intrusive thoughts that are causing you significant distress. I support adults & teens experiencing generalized anxiety, social anxiety, perfectionism, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, & other mental health concerns. A person-centered approach is at the core of my work. I believe change through therapy begins with a strong therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, accepted, & supported.
Living with constant worry, perfectionism, or intense fears can be exhausting. You might find yourself overthinking, placing pressure on yourself to meet unrealistically high standards, avoiding situations, or struggling with intrusive thoughts that are causing you significant distress. I support adults & teens experiencing generalized anxiety, social anxiety, perfectionism, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, & other mental health concerns. A person-centered approach is at the core of my work. I believe change through therapy begins with a strong therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, accepted, & supported.
With this being said, I practice through a trauma informed approach, and provide services such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialetic Behavioural Therapy ( DBT)
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward? As humans, we all experience challenges whether difficult emotions, relationship struggles, life transitions, or feeling lost. You don’t have to face them alone. I believe therapy offers a safe, supportive space to explore these experiences with compassion and curiosity rather than judgment. My goal is to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Using a holistic approach that honours the connection between mind, body, and spirit, I support clients in reconnecting with themselves and fostering meaningful growth.
With this being said, I practice through a trauma informed approach, and provide services such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialetic Behavioural Therapy ( DBT)
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward? As humans, we all experience challenges whether difficult emotions, relationship struggles, life transitions, or feeling lost. You don’t have to face them alone. I believe therapy offers a safe, supportive space to explore these experiences with compassion and curiosity rather than judgment. My goal is to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Using a holistic approach that honours the connection between mind, body, and spirit, I support clients in reconnecting with themselves and fostering meaningful growth.
Julia supports individuals who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in their thoughts and relationships. You might notice your anxiety affecting your daily life, your emotions, or how you see yourself. With a warm and gentle approach, she helps you slow down, understand what you’re going through, and reconnect with yourself. Through both conversation and body-based awareness, you’ll learn how to feel more grounded, build emotional balance, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Julia supports individuals who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in their thoughts and relationships. You might notice your anxiety affecting your daily life, your emotions, or how you see yourself. With a warm and gentle approach, she helps you slow down, understand what you’re going through, and reconnect with yourself. Through both conversation and body-based awareness, you’ll learn how to feel more grounded, build emotional balance, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Self Care with Kimeiko - Direct Billing
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, PsyDip
18 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Trained as a psychodynamic psychotherapist, I integrate Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy; Dialectical Behaviour Therapy; Internal Family Systems; Somatic Awareness & Strategies; Motivational Interviewing; SMART/CRAFT for individuals and allies impacted by addiction & more!
Overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, addiction, and/or relationship struggles? You are not alone! I offer compassionate online therapy for individuals and couples to process challenging experiences, thoughts, and emotions.
I aim to make you feel safe, validated, and appreciated for your vulnerability, courage, and progress. I can support you between sessions with practical and inspiring strategies, tools, and resources hand-picked to meet your unique needs.
Together, let’s uncover your patterns, learnings, strengths, skills, and hope!
Trained as a psychodynamic psychotherapist, I integrate Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy; Dialectical Behaviour Therapy; Internal Family Systems; Somatic Awareness & Strategies; Motivational Interviewing; SMART/CRAFT for individuals and allies impacted by addiction & more!
Overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, addiction, and/or relationship struggles? You are not alone! I offer compassionate online therapy for individuals and couples to process challenging experiences, thoughts, and emotions.
I aim to make you feel safe, validated, and appreciated for your vulnerability, courage, and progress. I can support you between sessions with practical and inspiring strategies, tools, and resources hand-picked to meet your unique needs.
Together, let’s uncover your patterns, learnings, strengths, skills, and hope!
Hi! So happy you are here. My name is Melissa Servello and I am a registered psychotherapist qualifying with CRPO. I know seeking support can feel overwhelming, but taking this step is a sign of courage and act of self-care for change that aligns with your life goals. The end goal is something worth pushing towards and taking this path.
I offer virtual sessions through The Waiting Room Markham and also offer virtual and in-person sessions at Life and Family Counselling Vaughan (see links).
Hi! So happy you are here. My name is Melissa Servello and I am a registered psychotherapist qualifying with CRPO. I know seeking support can feel overwhelming, but taking this step is a sign of courage and act of self-care for change that aligns with your life goals. The end goal is something worth pushing towards and taking this path.
I offer virtual sessions through The Waiting Room Markham and also offer virtual and in-person sessions at Life and Family Counselling Vaughan (see links).
First Step Men’s Therapy – Markham/Thornhill
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP(Q)
1 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3T
Feeling stuck? Tired of carrying the weight on your own? If you're battling stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or just feel like you're not where you want to be, it’s time to stop pretending everything’s fine. I work with men who are ready to break free from the cycle of self-doubt, rebuild confidence, and take control of their lives. Whether it’s betrayal, depression, or just feeling lost, I’ll help you tackle it head-on. You don’t have to figure this out alone—let's make this the turning point. We offer in-person therapy to men in Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Aurora, Markham, North York, Newmarket, and online.
Feeling stuck? Tired of carrying the weight on your own? If you're battling stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or just feel like you're not where you want to be, it’s time to stop pretending everything’s fine. I work with men who are ready to break free from the cycle of self-doubt, rebuild confidence, and take control of their lives. Whether it’s betrayal, depression, or just feeling lost, I’ll help you tackle it head-on. You don’t have to figure this out alone—let's make this the turning point. We offer in-person therapy to men in Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Aurora, Markham, North York, Newmarket, and online.
As a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience, I understand the uncertainty clients may experience about seeking psychotherapy. I am dedicated to creating a warm, friendly environment where you can feel safe to explore difficult experiences and emotions. I specialize in addressing the unique challenges faced by clients, including BIPOC clients and I believe that psychotherapy can transform lives by fostering understanding, acceptance, and growth. My practice focuses on the assessment and treatment of emotional and cognitive difficulties in adults.
As a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience, I understand the uncertainty clients may experience about seeking psychotherapy. I am dedicated to creating a warm, friendly environment where you can feel safe to explore difficult experiences and emotions. I specialize in addressing the unique challenges faced by clients, including BIPOC clients and I believe that psychotherapy can transform lives by fostering understanding, acceptance, and growth. My practice focuses on the assessment and treatment of emotional and cognitive difficulties in adults.
If challenges at work or home are impacting your functioning (e.g. poor sleep, difficulty thinking, more arguments in relationships), it's time to get it assessed. Mood and physical issues often signal a need for change, extra support, and/or, a reset of sorts. Your body systems hold vital information: if you're not sure how to decipher the messages, we're here to help.
If challenges at work or home are impacting your functioning (e.g. poor sleep, difficulty thinking, more arguments in relationships), it's time to get it assessed. Mood and physical issues often signal a need for change, extra support, and/or, a reset of sorts. Your body systems hold vital information: if you're not sure how to decipher the messages, we're here to help.
Addiction and trauma often leave people feeling split between who they are and who they want to be. You might find yourself stuck in patterns that numb pain but also deepen it, reaching for control, substances, or distance in relationships. Maybe you’ve survived experiences that left you hyperaware, anxious, or disconnected from your body and others. You long for peace, closeness, and self-trust, yet the past keeps resurfacing. Whether you’re rebuilding after trauma, breaking free from addiction, or trying to reconnect with a partner, you want relief, direction, and the chance to feel whole again.
Addiction and trauma often leave people feeling split between who they are and who they want to be. You might find yourself stuck in patterns that numb pain but also deepen it, reaching for control, substances, or distance in relationships. Maybe you’ve survived experiences that left you hyperaware, anxious, or disconnected from your body and others. You long for peace, closeness, and self-trust, yet the past keeps resurfacing. Whether you’re rebuilding after trauma, breaking free from addiction, or trying to reconnect with a partner, you want relief, direction, and the chance to feel whole again.
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Nearby Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Counsellors Searches for Markham
- Aurora
- East York
- Maple
- North York
- Pickering
- Richmond Hill
- Scarborough
- Stouffville
- Thornhill
- Unionville
- Vaughn
- Whitchurch-Stouffville
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.