Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Toronto, ON

Phone or on-line sessions only. Are you ready for a change in your life? I would love to help you with your goals. I tailor treatment to each client's needs in a collaborative and respectful manner. I am particularly interested in providing evidence-based treatment for adults dealing with mood and anxiety difficulties, phobias, OCD, trauma, work related trauma, relationship concerns, and other stress and adjustment difficulties. I view therapy as a means of helping clients build on their existing strengths and discovering ways that improve coping, enhance quality of life, and help them achieve their personal goals.

If you are looking for a therapist who is warm, open-minded and engaging you’ve come to the right place. With clarity and compassion, I will support you to set and reach goals, break habitual patterns and find better ways of coping with the pain and stress of life. Most humans experience emotional suffering and have unwelcome thoughts. We get stuck in the past, worry about the future and have relationship challenges. We doubt ourselves and engage in painful self-criticism. When it's safely possible, I will return to in person practice in the Parkdale Highpark neighbourhood.

I am currently a Masters level MA in Counselling Psychology practicum student who is qualified to practice onsite under the clinical supervision of an approved Supervisor. It has always been an interest of mine working with individuals of multiple cultural backgrounds to ensure that any help they receive is done in a way that caters to their cultural limits. I have a high interest in working with individuals who have experienced or are currently experiencing trauma, relationship issues, familial issues, anxiety, depression as well as new life changes.

*** Now offering Radically Open DBT !!*** Are you always extremely organized? Do you put 110% into your work and set high personal standards? Do you always try to control the situation and do things “perfectly”? Good for you! These traits are often applauded by society, and those around us, however, research shows that “too much of a good thing” can lead to other problems such as chronic depression, anxiety, anorexia nervosa, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.

I understand asking for help for the first time can feel new and scary - my priority is to make you feel comfortable and heard. I work with you to become your best self by helping you to feel unstuck, build resilience and gain personal growth. I provide a warm, open and safe space for us to discover what is bothering you, what gives you meaning, and how you'd see yourself living your best life. Together, we explore the ways you've been thinking and behaving that perhaps aren’t working for you anymore, and come up with new ways that'd empower you to live a more fulfilling life.

Facing challenges and hardships in life are inevitable but these experiences offer rich opportunities to learn and evolve as people. As such, my approach to therapy integrates this understanding and is accompanied by the usage of evidence-based practices aimed at helping people transform periods of adversity into opportunities to thrive. Overall, my approach is client-centred and focused on a compassionate exploration of areas of support you believe you need. It is also aimed at highlighting the expert knowledge encompassed in a person's lived experience as the impetus for change, empowerment, and growth.

Do you have negative thoughts and core beliefs that you’re not good enough, smart enough or worthy of unconditional love, success and joy? Are you having difficulty waking up in the morning, lack motivation or can’t fall asleep at night because your mind keeps spinning around in circles? Are you experiencing low mood, anxiety, stress or have had some difficult experiences in life that are keeping you stuck? You’ve acquired many strengths and coping skills but there’s still something holding you back from being the person you can and want to be. If that’s what brought you here, I can help.

Our lives and all the intersecting parts can be too much to bear at times. Carrying around trauma, negative self-talk and heavy emotions is exhausting and impacts the mind/body. Having someone actively listen without blame, shame or judgment can be the life line needed when your struggling to cope, or just seeking balance and change. I am a Registered Social Worker and have over 18 years of experience working with individuals with complex mental health/addiction issues. I provide professional and confidential counselling to address a number of issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, stress, life transitions, relationship issues.

Emotional pain and discomfort allow access to the narrative that is being told by your body, mind, and soul. While unique to your own experience, it is what connects us as fellow humans. We are here to explore alongside you the roots of the pain and discomfort as you navigate a journey that may feel isolating at times, confusing at times, or even unbearable at times. In our journey together, we offer new ways of looking at your situation while acknowledging your lived experience and where you are in your walk. Together, we will create strategies that will draw upon your strengths in order to work towards your fullest potential.

To me, the main purpose of therapy is the pursuit of a more meaningful life. I work with adults experiencing stress and anxiety, mood issues, substance misuse, psychosis, and relationship problems to help them live more purposeful and fulfilled lives. I'll work collaboratively with you to identify and understand your difficulties and find out what's getting in the way of you living your most meaningful life. We'll then develop a personalized treatment plan that builds on your strengths and with which I will teach you the skills to navigate life's obstacles.

Ashlyn Fisher completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and obtained her Masters of Social Work degree from The University of Toronto. Ashlyn began her clinical practice working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds suffering from eating disorders and co-occurring mental health issues. During Ashlyn's internships, she acquired additional clinical experience providing one on one counselling to adults suffering from addictions and severe mental illnesses such as bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, and extreme depression and anxiety. Additionally, Ashlyn worked as a child and family therapist at the SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health where her focus was on assessment and intervention.

When your past lives on, you aren’t being fair to your future! You may feel like you are reliving the same old story and stuck in a repetitive pattern of negative thoughts, behaviour, and emotions with no way out. As a therapist, I walk with you to revisit these old stories and guide you to change this pattern. We will have an open conversation where you bring the knowledge of your life and I bring the knowledge of how a change can happen. My experience as a therapist has taught me that people need to be understood in an open, nonjudgmental, supportive and nurturing environment. Part of my job is to provide this environment.

Toronto Psychotherapy Space offers both online and in person psychotherapy appointments. Please view our website and give us a call to book a free 15-minute consultation with Ally or one of our clinical therapists. Ally is passionate about helpig clients work through their past and present difficulties, working from a trauma informed lens and meeting people where they are at on their recovery journey. Ally uses multiple therapeutic modalities when working with clients such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT ), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT),Solution Focused Therapy, and attachment based approaches.

As a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and Psychotherapist I've been providing child, youth, individual and family counselling services in Toronto since 2010. I have a Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree from University of Toronto. I provide a safe, caring, non-judgmental and confidential space for you or a loved one to explore the problems and difficulties that are arising. I support clients to heal and transform their internal relationship (how we think and feel about ourselves) to move towards increased wellbeing, improved relationships and ultimately wholeness.

I offer support to individuals who are seeking assistance and investing in their personal growth and development. I hope to walk alongside you, to empower you to invest in your wellness as we explore your strengths, values and areas of growth. Topics of focus may include: depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, self-esteem and self-confidence, life transitions, career goals, adjusting to change, and loss. Through experiential cognitive and mindfulness exercises, we may explore your thought patterns, practice training your awareness and experiment with new coping skills.

In therapy with Leah, you will learn new skills and develop a stronger relationship with your thought-world and emotions so you can manage overwhelming emotions, tolerate stressful events and improve your relationships. You will develop a robust toolkit personalized to you, so you can move through life with more ease, confidence, and inner calm. Drawing from the principles and tools of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Leah will help you transform your inner landscape — including your emotions, perception of self, and thoughts — and the landscape around you — including your interpersonal relationships and your life’s circumstances.

All of us can be presented with hardship, pain and overwhelm - sometimes without warning. It is in these stressful moments that we may struggle to find the tools to cope. Confronted by life’s challenges, it can become difficult to see the path forward.