Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in West Toronto, Toronto, ON

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Veronika Brylinska
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Together we will develop a tailor-made approach to help you untangle from your issues and pain while guiding you towards a direction that is important to you; utilizing your strengths, values as well as education and appropriate approaches that may include one or more therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT ) or Act and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I offer creative, non-judgmental, safe and trauma-informed psychotherapy to a diverse clientele of adolescents, adults, couples, and families who struggle with a range of emotions and experiences including depression, anxiety, burnout, work stress, grief, anger, relationship difficulties, self-actualization, and self-esteem issues. My approach is grounded in openness, honesty, trust and humour. Together we will explore how your past as well as current thoughts, beliefs, emotions and behaviours contribute to your struggles and unhelpful ways of coping.
(289) 271-1607
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West Toronto
Toronto, ON M6S
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Maria Carinelli
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My training and areas of practice include CBT , DBT skills, Psychodynamic/Trauma informed, Parenting, Couple/Family therapy, Group work.
The reasons for pursuing counselling are as unique as the individual seeking it out. There could be questions around an emerging identity, a difficult relationship or social issue, a separation/divorce or a child’s school difficulties or emotional distress. Whatever the presenting issue is for clients, there is most often over- whelming feelings of worry, sadness and confusion.
(647) 691-0968
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West Toronto
Toronto, ON M6G
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Psychotherapy & Relationships, Anne Marie Shewfelt
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RMFT
Verified
Verified
While specializing in relationships, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and integrative therapy, drawing mainly from Cognitive Behavioral, Psycho Dynamic, and Emotionally Focused therapeutic orientations.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, and Marriage & Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families. I offer an emotionally safe, non-judgmental and relational approach for my clients to share the content of their stories, circumstances, and life experiences. I have worked with a wide range of clients within the realms of cognitive , emotional, behavioral, and relational issues, however at the root of nearly all presenting problems is the emotional impact of a relationship. My specialty in relationships enables me to work confidently, and effectively with my clients regardless of their identified issue.
(833) 823-5314
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West Toronto
Toronto, ON M6S
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Siobhan Marko
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT ), I'll help you develop proven strategies that work quickly to improve your mood and change unhelpful thinking and behaviours.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unfulfilled can be exhausting. When anxiety, depression, self-esteem or relationship difficulties overwhelm you, it can sometimes feel like things will never get better. If you've been working hard to move past your struggles, yet still end up feeling stuck, talking with an experienced and trusted therapist can help. Whether these feelings are recent or have persisted for some time, therapy can bring a new perspective to life's challenges and help you find a renewed sense of hopefulness. This empowering feeling will start in our sessions and manifest into all areas of your life.
(416) 527-2109
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West Toronto
Toronto, ON M6S
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Lindsay Kudlow
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CCC, RP
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Using an integrative, relational, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive approach, I work collaboratively and tailor therapy to meet the needs of each person, drawing from mindfulness-based, somatic, emotion-focused, and cognitive -behavioral therapies.
We all go through challenges in life. Perhaps you are feeling stuck, lost, confused, anxious, or disconnected. Whatever situation you may be facing, having someone to talk to in therapy can be very helpful. You don't have to struggle alone. I'm a Registered Psychotherapist and specialize in supporting individuals with anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, mood concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. My style is warm and informal and I strive to build a strong client-therapist relationship that fosters safety, growth, and the possibility of acceptance and change.
(647) 697-5131
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West Toronto
Toronto, ON M6G
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Haley Chambers
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, , RP (Q)
Verified
Verified
Her down-to-earth, non-judgemental approach is informed by her knowledge of Cognitive -Behavioural Therapy.
Haley is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a member in good standing of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CPRO). She is passionate about supporting adults and adolescents navigating an array of mental health challenges including anxiety, stress management, interpersonal relationship issues, cultural assimilation, grief, and low self-esteem. Haley has an overarching aim: To help her clients move forward toward a healthier, self-actualizing, future while offering a compassionate and evidence-based approach during their mental health journey.
(647) 490-0749
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West Toronto
Toronto, ON M6S
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Aureen Ahsan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP-Q
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Through CBT , positive thinking, person-centered, and solution-focused approaches, I hope to help you discover yourself and regain agency over your own life.
Accepting new clients for online appointments! Do you experience difficulty understanding yourself and struggle with low self-esteem? Are you often overwhelmed by personal or work stress? I collaborate with clients to identify their strengths, and support building the best that they imagine. I help my clients build a toolbox of coping strategies, cultivate an attitude of acceptance and create routines. I promise to provide you with a safe and judgment-free space to voice your worries and concerns freely.
(437) 747-6085
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West Toronto
Toronto, ON M6J
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Thomas Mosher
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My approach to therapy is client-centred, collaborative, and informed by psychodynamic, cognitive -behavioural, and relational theories.
I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who is near completing a Master of Psychology (MPsy) degree from Adler Graduate Professional School. My education includes an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Guelph and a certificate from the Toronto Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis. My work experience includes three years with Distress Centres of Greater Toronto offering support to callers on helplines and training other responders. Prior to a career change, I taught English as a second language in Toronto for many years.
(437) 747-7864
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West Toronto
Toronto, ON M6H
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Ashley Kwan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q), BSc
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In a session, I may also incorporate mindfulness, narrative therapy, and CBT .
My passion is to engage with clients who are struggling with mental health issues and for which traditional talk therapy may not be the most helpful modality. As a certified professional art therapist, I seek to help my client find meaning, purpose, and ultimately their inner voice through the creative process. A client may come into art therapy seeking relief from a variety of issues but later find that they can oftentimes find wisdom from within. Art therapy can jog such a process where words sometimes fail. The goal of my practice is to cultivate and nurture this inner voice, and so help my client to develop greater confidence.
(437) 747-8853
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West Toronto
Toronto, ON M5V
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Dr. Bryan Choi
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
I am specially trained in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT; certified therapist and supervisor), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive -Behavioural Therapy ( CBT ).
For over 15 years, I've worked with individuals to improve their mental and emotional health and develop their resilience in counselling, healthcare and organizational settings. I am based in the GTA and provide virtual therapy services for adults across Ontario. In therapy, I strive to create a safe inclusive environment to help you understand and resolve your problems and achieve your goals. Goals and tasks for treatment are always collaboratively identified with careful consideration of your unique needs and perspectives.
(647) 800-4743
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West Toronto
Toronto, ON M6P
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Hausalya (Ha-Sal-Ya) Kulanayagam
Pre-Licensed Professional, RPQ, BA, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe healing happens in engaging the particularities of our stories. My goal in therapy is to hold compassionate space for your story; and to encourage you to look at it with new eyes. Whether you're working on relationships, work or personal growth I offer a holistic, integrative approach with a focus on your goals and preferences. My main methods integrate emotion-focused, person-centred, internal family systems, cognitive and attachment based theories.
(437) 747-6667
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West Toronto
Toronto, ON M6R
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Tera Beaulieu
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
I primarily practice emotion-focused therapy & draw on other therapies such as cognitive -behavioural, dialectical-behaviour & narrative therapies, as needed.
I am completing a PhD in Clinical & Counselling Psychology at University of Toronto & am a Registered Psychotherapist & Citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario. I've worked clinically with a range of individuals & issues, including relationship difficulties, overwhelming emotions, perinatal challenges, fat/body acceptance & general life events. I have worked extensively with women, trauma survivors, 2SLGBTQ+ & Indigenous (First Nation, Inuit & Métis) peoples on their healing journeys. I believe psychotherapy is founded on building a safe & collaborative space where therapist & client work together to achieve greater well-being.
(647) 696-1511
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West Toronto
Toronto, ON M6S
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Heather A D Drummond
Psychologist, EdD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience, and training, in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT ) and Trauma Therapy, amongst other modalities.
Our mental health and well-being depends on the things that happen to us, how we make sense of those events and how we respond to them. If you are looking for an empathetic therapist, who endeavours to work collaboratively with you to find the best possible psychotherapeutic approach, we may be a great fit! I know that achieving, and maintaining, positive mental health takes effort and time, self-knowledge, self-compassion, patience and practice; together with evidence-informed psychotherapeutic interventions. It would be a privilege for me to be a part of your journey :)
(365) 400-2205
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West Toronto
Toronto, ON M5S
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Makinz M
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I utilize different CBT and DBT coping tools with clients in session.
***CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** I am a client-centered, trauma-informed practicing queer social worker. I specialize in clinical practice; as well as, connecting my clients to appropriate community services and supports. I am committed to serving diverse communities as a social worker and advocate. I specialize in aiding LGBTQIA communities with a focus on folks who identify as transgender and non-binary. Moreover, I have years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, dual diagnosis, mental health, specifically mood disorders, and trauma.
(647) 492-5207
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West Toronto
Toronto, ON M6H
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Melanie Adler
Psychologist, MA, CPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work primarily from a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy orientation, while integrating aspects of other evidenced based therapies (e.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, struggling with your mental health or in relationships? I am here to help during these challenging times.
(437) 747-2841
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West Toronto
Toronto, ON M6G
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Meredith Blidner Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I work in collaboration with clients and use a mixed- bag approach that includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Problem Solving and Solution Focused Therapy and Mindfulness.
I work adult clients ranging in age from their 20s to 100s. I provide one-on-one counselling to clients working toward achieving personal wellness across a wide spectrum of concerns including those coping with anxiety, significant life changes, stress management & relationship concerns. I also offer system navigation and resource counselling for seniors, their caregivers and family members. The goal of this part of my practice is to link people to the right resources for them and help them better understand the complex healthcare system.
(844) 864-3934
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West Toronto
Toronto, ON M6J
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Rostyslav Shemechko
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified
Verified
As a Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO), for the last 10 years I am offering individual, couple, relationship and family therapy, therapy groups and workshops. I also provide individual and group coaching. I received my education in various European Universities in the following areas: Theology (Catholic University of Lublin, Poland), Science of Education (Pontifical Salisian University, Rome, Italy), Psychology and Psychotherapy (Pontifical University Regina Apostolorum/Skinner Institute, (Rome, Italy); Oxford Center of CBT ; UICBT; Austrian Institute of EMDR (Vienna, Austria).
(855) 525-9213
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West Toronto
Toronto, ON M6S
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Lisa Lipschitz
Psychologist, PhD, , CPsych
Verified
Verified
During stressful or difficult moments it can be helpful to discuss your concerns with a non-judgemental, supportive person. I am happy to provide support, including coping strategies, during these difficult times with a goal of improving quality of life. I provide short- or long-term therapy using a cognitive -behavioural approach or attachment approach.
(437) 747-7819
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West Toronto
Toronto, ON M6P
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Lydia Wang
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, MPS
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
As a growth-oriented person, I support my clients in their pursuit of meaning and use a range of techniques which includes cognitive behavioural methods, solution-focused interventions, methods that source from the narrative therapy school of thought, and other applications.
With a sensitivity for the unique challenges and issues facing Chinese Canadians, I bring diverse tools to help you adapt to Canadian living. We can address emotional and relational issues associated with moving abroad and support your efforts to build your social network. I have practiced as a counsellor and therapist both in China and in Canada. I completed a Master of Science in Psychology in China. More recently, I completed a Master of Pastoral Studies at the University of Toronto, adding a faith-based component to work with those who wish to consider problems in a spiritual framework.
(647) 931-7490
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West Toronto
Toronto, ON M6G
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Aisha Shah
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP(Q)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use an integrative approach from CBT , DBT, psychodynamic modalities, mindfulness and more.
I have always been curious about human behaviour and passionate about using that curiosity to help others. That curiosity led to building many meaningful connections. My goal is to connect with others, provide a safe place for discussions, and offer empathetic support without judgment. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I believe in the importance of empathy and building a strong connection with others. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in healing and growth.
(437) 747-5160
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West Toronto
Toronto, ON M6K
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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.