Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in Richmond Hill, ON

Are you feeling chained to the past and locked into “autopilot” mode? Are relationships leaving you wonder about belonging or being good enough? Trauma leaves an undeniable trail of distrust and fear in our mind and our bodies. Trauma is what went wrong and what was never given. Its imprints shape our stress response, emotional thresholds and how we relate to others. So, what if you could quiet your survival brain and take back control of your life? Therapy is about becoming the architect of your life and the master of your mind and body. It’s time to take charge and shape the new you.

I have PhD in psychology and more than 25 years experience in psychotherapy with adult and child.I use different approach in therapy such as : Cognitive therapy , Behavior therapy, Narrative therapy . I offer Individual therapy, Couple therapy, family therapy , Marriage counseling. As a therapist I aim to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can discuss personal and sensitive issues. I will work collaboratively with you to help you find the solutions that are best for you.

I am a therapist with a strong belief in the power of working together to help you achieve your best life and resolve any issues that are preventing you from doing just that. I use an eclectic blend of evidence based therapies and lifestyle modification strategies to ensure the therapy is tailored specifically to your exact needs, the modalities I use include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT ), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for insomnia ( CBT -I), Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based interventions and more. I look forward to supporting you in achieving your goals!

Kitty’s diverse background provides a unique perspective on counselling psychology and mental health care. Kitty has provided counselling and therapy with all age groups in private clinics, hospitals, school board, courts, and community agencies for 15 years. Kitty has extensive experience working with individuals struggling with mental health and addictions, with a focus on anxiety, depression, anger management, self-esteem, domestic violence and trauma. Being CBT certified and working primarily from an anti-oppressive practice lens, Kitty uses strengths-based, Mindfulness-based, emotion-focused, DBT, and etc.

Specializing in SLEEP/Insomnia, ANXIETY, STRESS: Struggling to fall and stay asleep can lead to unrestful nights and exhausting days. Chances are you feel frustrated, hopeless, and rundown. The mere thought of sleep may give you anxiety and feelings of dread. Your job performance, relationships, and sense of identity may also be suffering. Alternatively, if you are battling anxiety/stress, your sleep may also be impacted, making you feel worse. Regardless which came first, the struggles and impact of anxiety and insomnia can wreck your days, interfering with your life. If you want to end the struggle and to feel better, I can help!

Chen Luo is a registered social worker in Ontario. He graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) with a master’s degree in social work and received distinguished academic scholarship. Before moving to Canada in 2022, Chen Luo worked in New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association in Hong Kong (the largest Hong Kong-based NGO specialised in mental health services). He provided counselling and case management services in a community setting and supported the psychological wellbeing of his clients and their carers.

I have immediate availability to see clients that are struggling with various issues which include relationship problems, trauma, addictions, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, anxiety, and self esteem. My clients generally want to improve their quality of life by having better relationships with themselves and others as well as improving moods.

Charmaine has experience working with individuals and families who require support for psychological issues arising as a result of emotional behavioural issues, relational issues and mental health issues. Charmaine is committed to collaboratively work with her clients by strategically developing treatment planning and intervention that help restore hopes and dreams. She believes every story matters. She is passionate to listen to her clients’ deepest desires and needs, and help empower them to walk on their recovery journeys with boldness and confidence.​

Having the courage to reach out for assistance is a big step. After building a foundational therapeutic alliance, I assist clients in identifying and reaching towards personal goals by developing strategies to sustain personal advances. I provide therapy to individuals experiencing challenges related to a variety of emotional, behavioural, and learning concerns, specializing in the area of student anxiety and the transition through early stages of adulthood. Jessica also specializes in supporting clients throughout the journey of fertility/conception, coping with miscarriage/stillbirth, pre-natal and postpartum mental health.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Ontario and an EMDR Clinician, Hypnotherapist in bilingual counselling (Farsi-English) to individuals, couples and families experiencing a variety of life transitions and challenges. I offer counselling within a safe conducive environment to individuals and couples. I have worked successfully with clients seeking support with personal growth, anger management, anxiety, coping with loss, child sexual abuse, relationship issues, life crisis, divorce and many other personal issues.

I am a patience, non-judgemental and a skillful clinical social worker of extensive mental health knowledge and working experiences with individual and couple of diverse ethnic and cultural background. I have exceptional passion in working with people who experience and struggle with emotional and life adjustment difficulties, personal and relationship tension, poor school/occupational performance and behavioral challenge due to anxiety, depression, borderline personality traits, anger issue, loss/grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, trauma, ADHD, and chronic pain post motor vehicle accident.

Research has shown that the most important factor in therapy is the therapeutic alliance, or plainly put, the relationship between the client and the therapist. It is this kind of relationship in counselling that has been identified as the fundamental catalyst to facilitate and enhance wellness, change and growth. This, in addition to the tools used from such modalities as CBT , DBT, EFT, etc. that can help individuals to experience change, growth and increased well being. I'm honoured to help connect with you where you will hopefully feel encouraged, challenged, supported and helped to meet your goals and make changes in your life.

With over 20 years of experience in clinical and academic settings, Dr. Hadi Bahiraei is a registered psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. He has provided psychological treatment to adults and families since 1996. He applies individual Cognitive -Behavioural Therapy, MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy), Emotion-Focused Therapy ,Short-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Schema Therapy for a range of psychological difficulties such as personality disorders, depression and stress, anxiety (phobias, trauma, PTSD, and compulsions), and health anxiety. He also conducts psychological assessments/evaluations for a range of emotional and cognitive problems with adults.

As a registered social worker and a psychotherapist I am committed to creating a safe space by taking a non-judgmental stance and remaining flexible to your needs. Therapy is a place where we can collaboratively embark on a journey to work towards your goals while maintaining your role as the expert of your own life. We are a team. I will be there with you every step of the way to provide you with guidance and support. I will listen to you and respond with warmth and unconditional positive regard while gently challenging you to reach your goals. Together, we will decide what to keep, what to change, and what to throw away.

Congratulations on taking the first step in working through your issues to increase your wellbeing. My name is Danny Seto and I am a Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Marriage & Family Therapist and Approved Supervisor, and Certified Couples Therapist. I am a caring, empathetic, and understanding individual who will work with you and your loved ones. I offer a client-centered eclectic approach to counselling that uses a variety of modalities (such as CBT , solution- focussed, narrative, play-based therapy, to name just a few). I would enjoy the possibility of working through your needs at your pace.

My passion is to walk along side with people during their journey towards healing and growth. I value each client as a unique individual, who deserves to be treated with compassion and respect. I believe that developing emotional maturity and gaining self-understanding are essential steps towards personal growth.Over the course of our lives, we all inevitably experienced some emotional wounds, which hinder us from personal growth. Counselling serves as a process to help us uncover those wounds and heal, and in the process, gain self-understanding and self-awareness, and be empowered to make changes towards holistic growth.

I help my clients to regulate their emotions and new adaptive behaviours. The issues that my clients come to me with are: anxiety, social phobia, stress reduction and management, etc.