Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in Richmond Hill, ON

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Laura Cowal
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MTA, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use a blend of EMDR, somatic therapy, ego state work, trauma-informed CBT , mindfulness and music therapy to target anxiety, depression and trauma responses.
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.
(289) 216-7062
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Richmond Hill, ON L4C
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Beheshteh Mirzaei Ph.d.
Registered Psychotherapist, CRPO, OACCPP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
(289) 809-6166
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Richmond Hill, ON L4S
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Stephanie Kersta
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP
Verified
Verified
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!
(416) 432-1158
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Richmond Hill, ON L4C
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Kitty Chai
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
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.
(289) 302-7181
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Richmond Hill, ON L4C
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Mariam Daneshgar
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As an anxiety and behavioural sleep therapist I provide actionable tools and effective treatment ( CBT -I) to help reset, adjust, and strengthen the sleep cycle, quality, and amount.
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!
(365) 298-0267
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Richmond Hill, ON L4C
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Chen Luo
Registered Social Worker
Verified
Verified
Chen has received training in the following approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Low-Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy.
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.
(365) 536-1970
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Richmond Hill, ON L4C
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Stefan Milosevic
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer trauma-informed psychotherapies such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy ( CBT ) and specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy for OCD as well as EMDR therapy.
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.
(289) 212-6361
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Richmond Hill, ON L4B
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Charmaine Tong
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
She primarily works from trauma-informed and anti-oppression lens while incorporating acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, and strength-based approach to best support her clients.
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.​
(289) 216-6991
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Richmond Hill, ON L4C
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Jessica Danilewitz @ FLEX Psychology
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
Verified
I take an eclectic approach to therapy utilizing elements of Cognitive Behavioural , Narrative, Emotion Focused and Person-centred therapies, while occupying a strengths-based and solution focused lens.
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.
(647) 559-1855
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Richmond Hill, ON L4B
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Mahshid Abbasi
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CHyp, EFT, EMDR, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My treatment includes Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT ), Hypnotherapy and Gestalt therapy which helps clients become more fully and creatively alive and free from the blocks and unfinished businesses that may diminish satisfaction, growth and experimenting new ways of being.
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.
(855) 976-3256
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Richmond Hill, ON L4E
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Miranda Tong
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I practiced evident based approach in my practice including mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, ACT and brief solution focused therapy.
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.
(647) 558-9812
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Richmond Hill, ON L4B
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Not accepting new clients
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Dr Carolyne Lee @ FLEX Psychology
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Lee is currently on leave and is not accepting new clients. Please see flexpsychology.ca for additional team members who may fit your care needs - Many people experience difficulty managing their emotions or feel “stuck” in life. Collaboratively, we will work together towards meaningful change. My approach is informed by Emotion-Focused, Cognitive -Behavioural, and Acceptance and Commitment therapies. I provide therapy to teens and adults, with particular expertise in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma/abuse.
(289) 809-6177
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Richmond Hill, ON L4B
Not accepting new clients
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Matt Harris
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), SSW, BRE, MDiv
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use evidence-based modalities like EMDR, IFS, CBT , DBT, EFT, ACT, Narrative therapy and more to journey with you on your way through the hardships and struggles of life.
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.
(289) 274-5064
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Richmond Hill, ON L4S
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Not accepting new clients
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M Sharon Armstrong
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
Currently, these include cognitive -behaviour therapy for anxiety and depression; emotion-focused therapy for self-exploration and personal growth; emotion-focused couple therapy and cognitive behavioural couple therapy; and EMDR (eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing) for trauma.
I provide assessment and treatment for individuals and couples who are experiencing relationship problems, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and problems associated with coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans-identified. My early training in experiential, person-centred therapy is the foundation of my understanding of human and relational functioning and healing.
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Richmond Hill, ON L4E
Not accepting new clients
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Hadi Bahiraei
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
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.
(647) 930-6787
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Richmond Hill, ON L4C
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Nelly Movasseli
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have extensive training in evidence-based psychotherapy and I have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
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.
(289) 210-7178
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Richmond Hill, ON L4C
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Danny Seto
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy , MDiv, BEd
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
(289) 204-6307
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Richmond Hill, ON L4S
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Marcus Chow
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP, CCFT, RMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
My counselling approach is informed by different models (such as Emotion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR).
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.
(855) 956-1329
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Richmond Hill, ON L4B
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Olena Pkhaladze
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MSc, BCNLP, BCH
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize CBT , MBCT, psychodynamic approach along with hypnotherapy and EMDR.
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.
(289) 272-8835
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Richmond Hill, ON L4B
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Christopher Matsoukas
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My eclectic approach includes eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy.
What I believe is more important for you to know about me – beyond any credential, previous education, and experience – is my empathy, non-judgement, and unconditional positive regard. My client-centered focus to therapy creates an opportunity for collaboration, insight, and growth. The needs and concerns of any individual are unique and diverse, and that is why I am more than happy to connect for a 15-minute complimentary telephone consultation for you to learn a bit more about myself and my approach to therapy to find out if it's a right fit for you.
(289) 301-7187
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Richmond Hill, ON L4S
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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counsellors

How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?

Cognitive behavioural therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario (catastrophizing) or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.

When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy?

It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioural therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.

How can I find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else?

To find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioural therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.

Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?

CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.