Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Unionville, ON
Do you or does your child suffer with ADHD or are you concerned that they may have a learning/intellectual disability and are not sure what steps to take? Have you suffered trauma or abuse and are trying to cope? Do you feel anxious, depressed or lost and feel hopeless? Do you struggle with conflict resolution and interpersonal relationships? Are you interested in CBT, Mindfulness based approaches to therapy including meditation, breathing techniques and art therapy? If this sounds familiar, please reach out and feel confident that you will be seen and heard.
Do you or does your child suffer with ADHD or are you concerned that they may have a learning/intellectual disability and are not sure what steps to take? Have you suffered trauma or abuse and are trying to cope? Do you feel anxious, depressed or lost and feel hopeless? Do you struggle with conflict resolution and interpersonal relationships? Are you interested in CBT, Mindfulness based approaches to therapy including meditation, breathing techniques and art therapy? If this sounds familiar, please reach out and feel confident that you will be seen and heard.
I offer culturally responsive therapy for high-achieving individuals struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, boundaries and intergenerational trauma. You may look successful but feel anxious, self-doubting or disconnected, with a strong inner critic or difficulty saying no. I also support women navigating perinatal, postpartum and perimenopause-related mood and sleep changes. Together, we’ll explore family patterns, build healthier boundaries without guilt, and help you feel more secure, confident and connected. Serving Markham, Richmond Hill, Scarborough and North York.
I offer culturally responsive therapy for high-achieving individuals struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, boundaries and intergenerational trauma. You may look successful but feel anxious, self-doubting or disconnected, with a strong inner critic or difficulty saying no. I also support women navigating perinatal, postpartum and perimenopause-related mood and sleep changes. Together, we’ll explore family patterns, build healthier boundaries without guilt, and help you feel more secure, confident and connected. Serving Markham, Richmond Hill, Scarborough and North York.
I have a certificate in trauma-informed CBT, CA-CBT, Levels 1 & 2 in EMDR, Training in EFT, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP II), Prepare-Enrich, and have utilized other modalities such as Bowenian Family Systems Therapy, Existential Therapy, and DBT in an integrative way.
Establishing an environment where clients feel safe to share their story is of paramount importance. My approach to therapy is from a trauma-informed lens, a person-centered approach, and by utilizing evidence based modalities. I have experience journeying with clients from diverse backgrounds and with those who have experienced trauma, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and with patients and their families in an in-patient setting. I am an integrationist, because I believe that therapy is not a one size fits all approach.
I have a certificate in trauma-informed CBT, CA-CBT, Levels 1 & 2 in EMDR, Training in EFT, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP II), Prepare-Enrich, and have utilized other modalities such as Bowenian Family Systems Therapy, Existential Therapy, and DBT in an integrative way.
Establishing an environment where clients feel safe to share their story is of paramount importance. My approach to therapy is from a trauma-informed lens, a person-centered approach, and by utilizing evidence based modalities. I have experience journeying with clients from diverse backgrounds and with those who have experienced trauma, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and with patients and their families in an in-patient setting. I am an integrationist, because I believe that therapy is not a one size fits all approach.
Accepting NEW Clients - I often work with high-functioners who look capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck on the inside. Many struggle with anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, perfectionism, relationship challenges, or a persistent sense that life doesn't feel the way they hoped it would. Often, they've spent years meeting expectations, taking care of others, or pushing through without stopping to ask what they truly want. I help clients understand the patterns shaping their lives and build the awareness, safety, and confidence to make more aligned choices.
Accepting NEW Clients - I often work with high-functioners who look capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck on the inside. Many struggle with anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, perfectionism, relationship challenges, or a persistent sense that life doesn't feel the way they hoped it would. Often, they've spent years meeting expectations, taking care of others, or pushing through without stopping to ask what they truly want. I help clients understand the patterns shaping their lives and build the awareness, safety, and confidence to make more aligned choices.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, trauma, ADHD, or major life changes, know that support is available. I offer a warm, accepting space where we can work through your challenges together and help you feel more grounded, in control, and understood.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, trauma, ADHD, or major life changes, know that support is available. I offer a warm, accepting space where we can work through your challenges together and help you feel more grounded, in control, and understood.
Accepting NEW patients for individual and couples therapy in English & Mandarin. Finding a balance between different cultural expectations, life transitions or chronic
health challenges can feel incredibly isolating. I provide a collaborative, culturally
responsive space for adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD &
relationship/cultural stressors. Whether you are dealing with the emotional
impact of a long-term illness or trying to make sense of complex family & identity
dynamics, your experiences are unique. Together, we will honor your existing
strengths and resilience, working at a pace that feels safe.
Accepting NEW patients for individual and couples therapy in English & Mandarin. Finding a balance between different cultural expectations, life transitions or chronic
health challenges can feel incredibly isolating. I provide a collaborative, culturally
responsive space for adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD &
relationship/cultural stressors. Whether you are dealing with the emotional
impact of a long-term illness or trying to make sense of complex family & identity
dynamics, your experiences are unique. Together, we will honor your existing
strengths and resilience, working at a pace that feels safe.
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As a holistic Social Worker, I place a strong emphasis on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual dimensions of wellness. I specialized in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders for women and their families. I also incorporate several therapeutic modalities including trauma-focused therapy to address the impacts of interpersonal, complex, racial, and intergenerational/multigenerational trauma. With compassion, honesty, warmth, and presence, I hold space and walk beside you on your healing journey.
As a holistic Social Worker, I place a strong emphasis on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual dimensions of wellness. I specialized in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders for women and their families. I also incorporate several therapeutic modalities including trauma-focused therapy to address the impacts of interpersonal, complex, racial, and intergenerational/multigenerational trauma. With compassion, honesty, warmth, and presence, I hold space and walk beside you on your healing journey.
I provide in-person therapy in downtown Toronto and online virtual therapy throughout Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia. I support people experiencing a variety of concerns, from anxiety to depression and life and relationship transitions. I live with type one diabetes, and specialize in providing mental health support to others living with T1D and other autoimmune disorders. I also specialize in supporting family members, children, and loved ones who have been impacted by someone else’s addiction, and have been a family counsellor with two of Ontario’s largest and longest-standing addiction treatment providers.
I provide in-person therapy in downtown Toronto and online virtual therapy throughout Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia. I support people experiencing a variety of concerns, from anxiety to depression and life and relationship transitions. I live with type one diabetes, and specialize in providing mental health support to others living with T1D and other autoimmune disorders. I also specialize in supporting family members, children, and loved ones who have been impacted by someone else’s addiction, and have been a family counsellor with two of Ontario’s largest and longest-standing addiction treatment providers.
You don’t have to earn rest, prove your pain, or have all the right words before coming to therapy. You may be carrying anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, motherhood, infertility, grief, or a life transition that’s left you feeling disconnected from yourself. Together, we’ll create a space where every part of you is welcome. With curiosity, compassion, and care, we’ll gently explore your story, helping you reconnect with yourself and move toward healing in a way that feels safe, grounded, and authentic. You deserve a space where you can slow down, breathe, and be met with understanding instead of judgment. Every day.
You don’t have to earn rest, prove your pain, or have all the right words before coming to therapy. You may be carrying anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, motherhood, infertility, grief, or a life transition that’s left you feeling disconnected from yourself. Together, we’ll create a space where every part of you is welcome. With curiosity, compassion, and care, we’ll gently explore your story, helping you reconnect with yourself and move toward healing in a way that feels safe, grounded, and authentic. You deserve a space where you can slow down, breathe, and be met with understanding instead of judgment. Every day.
My approach is a blend of trauma-informed Person-Centered therapy, CBT, DBT, and ACT.
Hello and welcome! I strive to help clients heal from inner pain and cultivate inner strength. My focus includes, but is not limited to, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, racial and sexual identity, and men’s issues. My practice is welcoming to everyone, and as a Chinese-Canadian with a background in education, our work together will take into account the unique challenges those from diverse backgrounds face. I am LGBTIQA+ and BIPOC allied.
My approach is a blend of trauma-informed Person-Centered therapy, CBT, DBT, and ACT.
Hello and welcome! I strive to help clients heal from inner pain and cultivate inner strength. My focus includes, but is not limited to, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, racial and sexual identity, and men’s issues. My practice is welcoming to everyone, and as a Chinese-Canadian with a background in education, our work together will take into account the unique challenges those from diverse backgrounds face. I am LGBTIQA+ and BIPOC allied.
The first step of seeking help for what troubles us mentally and emotionally is often the most difficult one. Through a humanistic approach, I endeavour to make the subsequent steps easier than walking them alone. I regard each person as inherently valuable, unique, with the potential for greater fullness of living. When one discovers and lives more in accordance with their personal values, I believe it is then that an individual can be secure, confident, and happy. Being able to form a real connection where one feels genuinely heard and understood can aid in healing and uncovering those values.
The first step of seeking help for what troubles us mentally and emotionally is often the most difficult one. Through a humanistic approach, I endeavour to make the subsequent steps easier than walking them alone. I regard each person as inherently valuable, unique, with the potential for greater fullness of living. When one discovers and lives more in accordance with their personal values, I believe it is then that an individual can be secure, confident, and happy. Being able to form a real connection where one feels genuinely heard and understood can aid in healing and uncovering those values.
Michelle Donna-Marie Henry
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP, CCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I utilize a blended approach that may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), psychodynamic therapy, and other proven methods tailored to your specific needs.
Are you feeling stressed, sad, anxious, helpless or overwhelmed? Do you find it hard to enjoy things you once loved? Are you struggling with communicating with people, having work problems, significant life changes, or having relationship issues? If any of this sounds familiar, I am here to provide a safe and supportive space for you to discuss what is happening. We can work together to figure out ways to make you feel better
I utilize a blended approach that may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), psychodynamic therapy, and other proven methods tailored to your specific needs.
Are you feeling stressed, sad, anxious, helpless or overwhelmed? Do you find it hard to enjoy things you once loved? Are you struggling with communicating with people, having work problems, significant life changes, or having relationship issues? If any of this sounds familiar, I am here to provide a safe and supportive space for you to discuss what is happening. We can work together to figure out ways to make you feel better
Accepting New Clients. Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck? Navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma or relationship challenges? We provide personalized, evidence-based therapy with empathy, collaboration, and respect. At Choosing To Heal, our experienced psychotherapists deliver culturally attuned care that meets real needs-building skills, fostering self-compassion, and supporting growth.
Accepting New Clients. Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck? Navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma or relationship challenges? We provide personalized, evidence-based therapy with empathy, collaboration, and respect. At Choosing To Heal, our experienced psychotherapists deliver culturally attuned care that meets real needs-building skills, fostering self-compassion, and supporting growth.
Divorce / Separation / Breakups / betrayal / Relationship Transitions. In person & virtual.
You never imagined your relationship would end, and now you're left feeling heartbroken, overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure how to move forward. You may be replaying conversations, questioning yourself, struggling with co-parenting challenges, or grieving the future you thought you would have. Whether you're navigating a breakup, separation, toxic divorce, emotional/narsisitic abuse, or a major life transition, therapy can help you regain clarity, confidence and a stronger sense of self.
Divorce / Separation / Breakups / betrayal / Relationship Transitions. In person & virtual.
You never imagined your relationship would end, and now you're left feeling heartbroken, overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure how to move forward. You may be replaying conversations, questioning yourself, struggling with co-parenting challenges, or grieving the future you thought you would have. Whether you're navigating a breakup, separation, toxic divorce, emotional/narsisitic abuse, or a major life transition, therapy can help you regain clarity, confidence and a stronger sense of self.
If you are an adult child of immigrant parents, you may have learned early to be the responsible one, the easy one, or the one who didn’t add more stress. Maybe you were the eldest who carried expectations, the middle who kept the peace or the high-achieving one who made your family proud. Even now, you might notice guilt around disappointing your parents, pressure to live up to what was hoped for you, or tension between your family’s needs and your own voice. You may feel misunderstood, responsible for others’ emotions, self-critical, or never quite enough. These roles and expectations often stay with us long past childhood.
If you are an adult child of immigrant parents, you may have learned early to be the responsible one, the easy one, or the one who didn’t add more stress. Maybe you were the eldest who carried expectations, the middle who kept the peace or the high-achieving one who made your family proud. Even now, you might notice guilt around disappointing your parents, pressure to live up to what was hoped for you, or tension between your family’s needs and your own voice. You may feel misunderstood, responsible for others’ emotions, self-critical, or never quite enough. These roles and expectations often stay with us long past childhood.
I am an integrative therapist utilizing approaches such as compassion focused therapy, internal family systems, dialectical behaviour therapy and cognitive behaviour therapy.
Many of the people I work with are navigating challenges in their relationships, sense of identity, body image, or self-worth. You may feel stuck in patterns with others, disconnected from yourself, or overwhelmed by thoughts about your body, food, or how you compare. I specialize in supporting individuals working through eating disorders, body image concerns, identity development, and self-esteem. Therapy can be a space to slow down, better understand yourself, and begin developing a more compassionate relationship with who you are.
I am an integrative therapist utilizing approaches such as compassion focused therapy, internal family systems, dialectical behaviour therapy and cognitive behaviour therapy.
Many of the people I work with are navigating challenges in their relationships, sense of identity, body image, or self-worth. You may feel stuck in patterns with others, disconnected from yourself, or overwhelmed by thoughts about your body, food, or how you compare. I specialize in supporting individuals working through eating disorders, body image concerns, identity development, and self-esteem. Therapy can be a space to slow down, better understand yourself, and begin developing a more compassionate relationship with who you are.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re quietly carrying too much, you’re not alone. I offer a space where you can lay some of that weight down and begin to make sense of the emotions, patterns, and roles that have been shaping your life. Whether you're a student under pressure, a perfectionist battling inner expectations, or navigating tangled family dynamics, I'm here to support you. You might be questioning your identity, carrying unspoken shame, or feeling alone even when surrounded by others. Together, we’ll explore where these patterns come from and how to shift toward a life that feels more grounded and your own.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re quietly carrying too much, you’re not alone. I offer a space where you can lay some of that weight down and begin to make sense of the emotions, patterns, and roles that have been shaping your life. Whether you're a student under pressure, a perfectionist battling inner expectations, or navigating tangled family dynamics, I'm here to support you. You might be questioning your identity, carrying unspoken shame, or feeling alone even when surrounded by others. Together, we’ll explore where these patterns come from and how to shift toward a life that feels more grounded and your own.
Natasha Serio
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Burnout, LGBTQ, ADHD, Anxiety
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Updated Sep 2026: Are you a highly sensitive, creative, possibly neurodivergent human who’s been told you’re “too much,” “too emotional,” or “too confusing” for the world around you? Maybe you’re just beginning to explore your true identity or question the roles you were handed - and it feels both liberating and deeply overwhelming. You feel things deeply, pick up on energy others miss, and turn to things like music, art, tarot, or creativity to make sense of it all. You’ve tried all the things - therapy TikToks, moon rituals, journaling, breathwork - but nothing seems to create the lasting change you're truly longing for inside
Updated Sep 2026: Are you a highly sensitive, creative, possibly neurodivergent human who’s been told you’re “too much,” “too emotional,” or “too confusing” for the world around you? Maybe you’re just beginning to explore your true identity or question the roles you were handed - and it feels both liberating and deeply overwhelming. You feel things deeply, pick up on energy others miss, and turn to things like music, art, tarot, or creativity to make sense of it all. You’ve tried all the things - therapy TikToks, moon rituals, journaling, breathwork - but nothing seems to create the lasting change you're truly longing for inside
Through a compassionate, non-judgmental space, I use modalities like CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based approaches to explore emotions, build resilience, and develop coping strategies for lasting change and self-understanding.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or major life transitions. They may feel disconnected from themselves, unsure of how to navigate their emotions or where to turn for help. They’re looking for a space where they can truly be heard, explore their feelings, and understand the root of their struggles. Ultimately, they want to heal, build resilience, and move forward with a greater sense of clarity and confidence, ready to face life’s challenges head-on.
Through a compassionate, non-judgmental space, I use modalities like CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based approaches to explore emotions, build resilience, and develop coping strategies for lasting change and self-understanding.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or major life transitions. They may feel disconnected from themselves, unsure of how to navigate their emotions or where to turn for help. They’re looking for a space where they can truly be heard, explore their feelings, and understand the root of their struggles. Ultimately, they want to heal, build resilience, and move forward with a greater sense of clarity and confidence, ready to face life’s challenges head-on.
Rachel Kim, Individual & Relational Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, SEP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I'm a Registered Psychotherapist and certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with 10 years of experience. My work is grounded in understanding how our life experiences shape the nervous system and our capacity for connection. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, new parenthood, relational stress, and the physical toll of chronic stress. I also support couples and families working through conflict, disconnection, and the relational impact of life's demands, as well as neurodivergent clients navigating chronic burnout and a world not built around their needs.
I'm a Registered Psychotherapist and certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with 10 years of experience. My work is grounded in understanding how our life experiences shape the nervous system and our capacity for connection. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, new parenthood, relational stress, and the physical toll of chronic stress. I also support couples and families working through conflict, disconnection, and the relational impact of life's demands, as well as neurodivergent clients navigating chronic burnout and a world not built around their needs.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Counsellors
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behaviour and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behaviour, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioural change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behaviour; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.