Dialectical (DBT) Therapists in North York, ON
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Katie Bergin
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
I facilitate this through integrating evidence-based approaches like CBT,
DBT
, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, mindfuness, and arts-based interventions.
With kindness, humor, and authenticity, I support clients to uncover inner resources and strengths that can help them gain effective ways to cope with and overcome challenges. I am a compassionate and collaborative therapist, who is skilled at building an environment that encourages safety, trust, and openness. Through my background at Griffin Centre I have worked with some of the city’s most complex populations, and have supported many youth and families to explore meaningful growth when struggling with issues like conflict, mood and behavior challenges, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidality, and self-harm.
Simone Donaldson
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Using an integrative approach, I can incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy,
Dialectical
Behaviour Therapy (
DBT
) and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) to support your healing journey.
Hello! I am so pleased you have decided to take steps in paving your path to healing. You do not have to do this alone. I know it may take time to build trust, but I will strive to approach this partnership with warmth, patience, and honesty, while remaining mindfully present. At Agapé Lens Consulting and Therapy, I provide individual counselling and psychotherapy, prioritizing Black youth 12-24 years old. In my years of practice, I have observed and believe true healing allows individuals to become their most authentic self, allowing them to thrive and live out their purpose. Guess what? You’re next!
Tom Maylor-Feldman
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Verified
As a mental health professional, I work from a client-centred and strength-based approach, specializing in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT),
Dialectical
Behaviour Therapy (
DBT
), Solution Focused, and Narrative Therapy.
I support and welcome clients of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. I understand how overwhelming the ups and downs of life can be and I aim to help those to not just get through them but to build a future where they can thrive. I see it as my role to provide you the space and support to highlight your strengths and build your inner resources so that you can attain a life that is authentic and meaningful to you.
David Alan Bruce
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCTP, C-DBT
Verified
I use an integrated approach customized for each client based on their issues and preferences, employing psychodynamic, cognitive,
dialectical
, and somatic modalities, along with hypnosis and meditation. I currently serve as the clinical director of one of Toronto’s most progressive mental health and addictions agencies, where we treat problematic substance use, complex trauma and personality disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder. I also proudly maintain this after-hours private practice with Anju Uddin, RP.
Lori Younes
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),
Dialectical
Behavioural Therapy (
DBT
), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness techniques.
I am a Registered Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with children, youth and adults who present with challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment, addiction, self-esteem and self-worth, stress, relationship issues and life transitions. I believe that every person is unique and together we will work to develop a treatment plan and strategies that work best for you. Providing a caring, compassionate and safe space for my clients, will help to foster a greater understanding of oneself and make positive changes.
Lawrence Enoh
Registered Social Worker, DPL, CD, BSW MSW, RSW
Verified
Lawrence completed his undergraduate and master’s degree in Social Work from York University in Toronto, with his focus in Clinical and Anti-oppressive Social Work. Lawrence also holds a post-graduate speciality in Concurrent Disorders from Confederation College in Thunder Bay, and an Immigration Consultant Diploma from Academy of Learning in Toronto. Lawrence has specialized post-graduate training in varying therapeutic approaches, including
DBT
from Beck Institute for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, CBT from York University, Trauma Informed Care and Crisis Intervention/Prevention from CMHA Toronto, and CAMS-car Certificate.
Solmaz Khoujini
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
I strongly believe in a client-centered approach and along with CBT,
DBT
and Mindfulness, I focus on anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches as well as recovery model.
I am a registered social worker with the OCSWSSW as well as OASW. I have a Masters of Social Work and I have over 12 years experience working in diverse settings such as hospitals, mental health agencies, non-profit organizations as well as the private sector. In my work, I support adults and youth who have experienced or are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, confusion, anger management issues, suicidal ideation, relationship conflicts, difficulty in communication, grief, low self-esteem and self-confidence, and domestic violence.
Kat Singer
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
My aim is to create a safe, validating, and supportive environment, in which we can explore your challenges, and figure out what makes life happy and meaningful to you. Together, we can work on recognizing and breaking out of patterns that no longer serve you, building new skills, and developing deeper, more meaningful relationships with others, as well as compassion and appreciation for yourself. My approach incorporates evidence-based therapy models including
Dialectical
Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and Expressive Arts Therapy.
Cassandra Crawford
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
Verified
I hold a Masters in Social Work and have additional certificates in CBT,
DBT
.
As the innovative Brené Brown once said "when we deny our story, it defines us, but when we own our story, we can write a brave new ending". We all have a story that's filled with difficult times, hardship and unique experiences that have shaped who you are now. What happens next is up to you, as you have more control than you might think. if you're ready to take the next step in changing your life for the better then I invite you to allow me to be a part of that, where I can offer a safe space free of judgement and criticism. Instead I can help guide you toward your goals offering clarity, perspective and empathic understanding.
Mariya Sytnyk
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
I offer a trauma-informed,
Dialectical
Behavioural Therapy (
DBT
) approach through an online platform via telehealth video appointments and real-time phone-based skills coaching.
Do you feel like life is chaos and you’re all alone? Like none of your relationships are working out and that there’s always a crisis to address? Maybe you’ve been told you’re too much or too sensitive and that you need to get over things that have happened to you in the past. Whether you have been diagnosed with BPD, CPTSD, PTSD, or are struggling with feeling chronically suicidal, managing you addiction, or feel emotionally out of control, HopeStart Therapy is dedicated to validating and supporting individuals to address these experiences, figure out what’s going on, and find practical skills to grow into living the life you want.
S3LF Services
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MCP, RP(Q)
Verified
At S3LF Services, our specialties include a holistic and integrative approach to anxiety, depression, codependency, domestic abuse, grief, racial identity, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress, and other concerns. Our knowledge in therapies like an existential, solution-focused brief, mindfulness, cognitive behavioural, motivational interviewing,
dialectical
behavioural therapy, culturally sensitive and trauma-informed perspective inform our treatment plans. We assess your current situation and collaborate with you to develop a plan that will best suit your journey towards healing at your own pace.
Dori Zener
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
I have a Master of Social Work and practice from a strengths-based, person-centred approach incorporating various techniques including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Counseling,
Dialectical
Behavioural Therapy and Triple P (Positive Parenting Program).
Using a strengths-based, person-centred approach, my team and I support autistic individuals and their loved ones to better understand and accept neurodiversity. Different not less. We help individuals cope with the mental health effects of living in a neurotypical world and co-create a roadmap that supports their wellbeing. Partners and family members are given tools to understand communication differences so relationships can flourish. Clinicians are experienced working with girls, women, non-binary, and LGBTQA+ individuals.
Dr. Leah Zalan, Ph.D., C. Psych.
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Dr. Leah Zalan received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from York University, and completed her predoctoral training at the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, working with individuals with mood and anxiety disorders, as well as borderline personality disorder. Dr. Zalan works with adults, adolescents, and couples. She provides assessment/therapy for individuals with mood & anxiety disorders, self-esteem and relationship issues, and other interpersonal and stress-related difficulties. In addition, Dr. Zalan provides
dialectical
behavioural therapy (
DBT
)-informed and mindfulness-based treatments. She further specializes in the treatment of body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs), including trichotillomania & skin picking.
Poonam T Dhir
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, MLT
Verified
I am a Registered Psychotherapist & a Clinical Counselor, trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (
DBT
), addictions, and Couples & Marriage therapies. I provide culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed, strength-based, & anti-oppressive therapy, rooted in modalities such as CBT,
DBT
, SFBT, EFT, and Mindfulness to name a few. I also run psychotherapy & mental health groups. I speak fluent Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi and work with a diverse and multicultural population.
Sally Hsu
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, MBBS, RP
Verified
I enjoy modalities such as CBT, MCBT,
DBT
, ACT, strength-based therapy, psychodynamic, attachments.
I believe in honoring each individual's unique life journey. Our sessions will focus on exploring your strength in a non-judgmental and collaborative space. Instead of "fixing," I would like to work with you in "actualizing" your own truth as the starting point of your healing journey. I've been working at Toronto Western Hospital as a mental health clinician for 10+ years in both English and Mandarin. I also work with MVA, EHC, GP- and self-referred clients from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds and religious beliefs in my private practice.
Alex Belakovsky
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified
I use a variety of resilience-building therapeutic approaches such as
Dialectical
-Behavioural (
DBT
), Cognitive-Behavioural (CBT), Emotion Focused (EFT) and Motivational Interviewing.
If there is a magic word for change, it is resilience. Resilience is the capacity to grow despite misfortune, gaining strength from challenges rather than surrendering to them. It really is a vital life-skill and the best news is that resilience can be learned! That's a bonus, given that we cannot have complete control of our lives. Observing the positive effects of such resilience, I became more interested in helping others gain this capacity. There really is nobody quite like you and my task is to work with your individuality. This is why I focus on building your future strength. https://www.centrepsychotherapy.ca/
Asanda Cheung
Registered Psychotherapist, MPS, RP, SCP
Verified
Professional training: family systems and relational self psychology, emotional focused, solution focused and narrative therapy, cognitive and
dialectical
behavioural therapy.
You deserve an opportunity to heal and grow! Up and downs are normal in your life. You will experience a relational setting in which you will be in a safe and secure environment where you will be accepted and listened to with compassion and respect. You will be invited to explore and face the current challenges in your life. You will be encouraged to become more aware of the circumstances that have shaped your present life situation. You will find support to learn coping strategies to deal with and resolve the difficult issues you are facing.
Lidia Damian
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
Along with talk therapy, some of the techniques I use to help my clients are: working with parts - Internal Family System (IFS), Gestalt, Inner Child work - healing your vulnerable-self, CBT,
DBT
, MBCT, mindfulness, meditation and visualization and others - customized to your personal needs and goals.
Are you tired of having your life and energy hijacked by the needs of others? Are you ready to stop people pleasing? Would you like to live authentically? We can work together on mastering key life skills like: setting personal healthy boundaries, having a clear vision of what matters to you, where you want to go, your needs, and who you are - your True Self - these are the ingredients that lead to inner peace, success and happiness. To have the courage to self-advocate means taking charge and fearlessly standing up for yourself and before doing so allowing self-compassion, healing, strengthening self-esteem, fulfilling own needs.
Alysha Bernstein
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, TITC-TC
Verified
I have done post-graduate certifications in; Addictions and Mental Health, Clinical Traumatology, and therapeutic modalities (including Motivational Interviewing,
DBT
, CBT, Structural Family Therapy, EFT, and IFS).
You may be on my profile because how you usually cope is not working right now. Sometimes we can feel 'stuck' or a 'burden' to those around us. I have a passion for working with individuals, youth, and families who are currently or have previously experienced; interpersonal conflict, anxiety, depression, trauma or complex trauma, grief, and issues with coping in daily life. Every client is different and I strive to work collaboratively with you to find a comfortable rhythm that best suits you. I focus on building a strong and trusting relationship together and knowing what you are getting into will help mediate those fears.
Nidhi Gupta
Counsellor, RP, CPC, BSc
Verified
CBT &
DBT
therapy is very effective, as is Emotion-Focused Mindfulness therapy.
I WORK WITH PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE. Life can often get in our way, and things can catch up with us and we suddenly realize this is not the life we want for ourselves. Painful, emotional feelings from our past can affect our self-esteem, all our relationships, esp intimate ones, and conflict occurs. Relationships are at our core, and understanding ourselves oft through the lens of difficult relationships help us learn how to be more compassionate, nurture self-love, be better communicators, and to create more trust and belief in oneself. I am often referred to as the "Happiness Locator" & Self Esteem Coach.
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Dialectical (DBT) Counsellors
Dialectical behaviour Therapy (DBT) is the treatment most closely associated with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Counsellors practice DBT in both individual and group sessions. The therapy combines elements of CBT to help with regulating emotion through distress tolerance and mindfulness. The goal of Dialectical behaviour Therapy is to alleviate the intense emotional pain associated with BPD. Its core assumption is that change and acceptance are intertwined. We typically think of our efforts to change things as emerging out of non-acceptance. We either decide to accept things as they are or we seek to change: through DBT it's not a case of change or acceptance, but resolving the conflicts to allow for self-acceptance and constructive change.
If you're looking for DBT therapy in North York or for a North York DBT counsellor these professionals provide dialectical behaviour therapy, DBT group therapy, DBT therapy, dialectic behavioural therapy, and dialectical therapy. They provide dialectical counselling, DBT counselling in North York and DBT treatment. They include DBT groups, DBT therapists, DBT psychologists and DBT counselling.
If you're looking for DBT therapy in North York or for a North York DBT counsellor these professionals provide dialectical behaviour therapy, DBT group therapy, DBT therapy, dialectic behavioural therapy, and dialectical therapy. They provide dialectical counselling, DBT counselling in North York and DBT treatment. They include DBT groups, DBT therapists, DBT psychologists and DBT counselling.