Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Vaughn, ON
Maybe you’re functioning on the outside, but internally, you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. Maybe you overthink everything, second-guess who you are, struggle with anxiety, or keep setting goals only to fall back into the same patterns. You may be figuring out adulthood, relationships, identity or what it even means to feel like yourself. If you’re ready to understand what’s keeping you stuck and create change that actually lasts, therapy can be a perfect place to start.
Maybe you’re functioning on the outside, but internally, you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. Maybe you overthink everything, second-guess who you are, struggle with anxiety, or keep setting goals only to fall back into the same patterns. You may be figuring out adulthood, relationships, identity or what it even means to feel like yourself. If you’re ready to understand what’s keeping you stuck and create change that actually lasts, therapy can be a perfect place to start.
Hi! I’m currently welcoming individual clients ages 16+ as well as couples. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for depression, anxiety (including social, health, and generalized anxiety), panic disorder, phobias, trauma/PTSD, and OCD. Beyond these areas, I also support clients who are navigating minimalism or hoarding concerns, financial and budgeting stress, sports-related mental health challenges, academic pressures, body image and self-esteem, boundary setting and relationship challenges.
Hi! I’m currently welcoming individual clients ages 16+ as well as couples. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for depression, anxiety (including social, health, and generalized anxiety), panic disorder, phobias, trauma/PTSD, and OCD. Beyond these areas, I also support clients who are navigating minimalism or hoarding concerns, financial and budgeting stress, sports-related mental health challenges, academic pressures, body image and self-esteem, boundary setting and relationship challenges.
My name is Alessia Cerundolo, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Q) at Measuring What Matters. Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’re used to handling things on your own. You might not have all the words yet—or even know exactly where to start—and that’s okay. I value creating a space that feels grounded, supportive, and non-judgmental. Therapy with me is not about having the “right” things to say, but about being able to show up honestly, at your own pace. I see therapy as a shared process—one where you bring your experiences, and I help guide exploration, understanding, and change.
My name is Alessia Cerundolo, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Q) at Measuring What Matters. Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’re used to handling things on your own. You might not have all the words yet—or even know exactly where to start—and that’s okay. I value creating a space that feels grounded, supportive, and non-judgmental. Therapy with me is not about having the “right” things to say, but about being able to show up honestly, at your own pace. I see therapy as a shared process—one where you bring your experiences, and I help guide exploration, understanding, and change.
With over 17 years of experience providing client-centered, trauma-informed care, I support children, youth, and adults from diverse backgrounds as they navigate a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. My passion lies in helping people discover their strengths and build practical strategies to foster meaningful and lasting change.
With over 17 years of experience providing client-centered, trauma-informed care, I support children, youth, and adults from diverse backgrounds as they navigate a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. My passion lies in helping people discover their strengths and build practical strategies to foster meaningful and lasting change.
I use EMDR to process past experiences, Internal Family Systems (IFS) to work compassionately with the different parts of you, and somatic and art therapy to access what's hard to put into words — alongside CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing where they fit.
Do you feel like you're always managing everyone else's expectations — your family's, your culture's, your career's — while your own needs quietly go last? As a RP offering online therapy across Ontario, I work with individuals from racialized, immigrant, and marginalized communities navigating anxiety, trauma, and burnout shaped by cultural expectations, family dynamics, and generational patterns. Therapy here is a space to slow down, learn tools for emotional regulation, feel truly understood, and rebuild the confidence, boundaries, and self-trust that let you move through life with more ease.
I use EMDR to process past experiences, Internal Family Systems (IFS) to work compassionately with the different parts of you, and somatic and art therapy to access what's hard to put into words — alongside CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing where they fit.
Do you feel like you're always managing everyone else's expectations — your family's, your culture's, your career's — while your own needs quietly go last? As a RP offering online therapy across Ontario, I work with individuals from racialized, immigrant, and marginalized communities navigating anxiety, trauma, and burnout shaped by cultural expectations, family dynamics, and generational patterns. Therapy here is a space to slow down, learn tools for emotional regulation, feel truly understood, and rebuild the confidence, boundaries, and self-trust that let you move through life with more ease.
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I am a Registered Psychotherapist /Couple therapist who believes that a couple therapist is both a collaborator in the work that couples do to restructure their life dance; and a choreographer who leads the couple's interaction throughout the therapy process. As a therapist, I help clients to expand their inner experience and create not only a new representation of self, but also new patterns of interactions in order to connect to their partner or other important people in their lives. As an EFT Therapist, I am also a member of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally-Focused Therapy.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist /Couple therapist who believes that a couple therapist is both a collaborator in the work that couples do to restructure their life dance; and a choreographer who leads the couple's interaction throughout the therapy process. As a therapist, I help clients to expand their inner experience and create not only a new representation of self, but also new patterns of interactions in order to connect to their partner or other important people in their lives. As an EFT Therapist, I am also a member of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally-Focused Therapy.
I draw from CBT, DBT-informed skills, mindfulness, and body-based techniques to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and patterns.
Being a teen or young adult can come with a lot of pressure from school, relationships, family expectations, and figuring out who you are and where you are going. You may feel anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, stuck, or like you are falling behind while everyone else seems to have it together. I offer a nonjudgmental space where you can talk openly, feel understood, and work through what you are carrying at your own pace.
I draw from CBT, DBT-informed skills, mindfulness, and body-based techniques to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and patterns.
Being a teen or young adult can come with a lot of pressure from school, relationships, family expectations, and figuring out who you are and where you are going. You may feel anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, stuck, or like you are falling behind while everyone else seems to have it together. I offer a nonjudgmental space where you can talk openly, feel understood, and work through what you are carrying at your own pace.
Does your child or teen struggle with emotions, social challenges, or school difficulties? As an adult, have you dealt with a feeling of capability but struggled to overcome feelings or habits that get in the way of your goals? We offer expertise in working with "neurodiverse" kids and adults - those with giftedness, ADHD, Autism, or a learning disability. From assessment to therapeutic support, facilitating a positive and accepting view of oneself, identifying strengths, and encouraging healthy, skillful habits is what we do.
Does your child or teen struggle with emotions, social challenges, or school difficulties? As an adult, have you dealt with a feeling of capability but struggled to overcome feelings or habits that get in the way of your goals? We offer expertise in working with "neurodiverse" kids and adults - those with giftedness, ADHD, Autism, or a learning disability. From assessment to therapeutic support, facilitating a positive and accepting view of oneself, identifying strengths, and encouraging healthy, skillful habits is what we do.
I appreciate a foundation of self-compassion and the Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBT, ACT, DBT) while also acknowledging the need for deeper healing through psychodynamic, internal family systems, somatic and inner child approaches.
When you work with me, you'll find a lighthearted space to heal and grow, individually or in a relationship. My expertise will help you take charge of your healing journey.
Get support for anxiety, attachment trauma, relationship issues, people-pleasing, OCD, eating disorders and complicated relationships with food and bodies.
I appreciate a foundation of self-compassion and the Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBT, ACT, DBT) while also acknowledging the need for deeper healing through psychodynamic, internal family systems, somatic and inner child approaches.
When you work with me, you'll find a lighthearted space to heal and grow, individually or in a relationship. My expertise will help you take charge of your healing journey.
Get support for anxiety, attachment trauma, relationship issues, people-pleasing, OCD, eating disorders and complicated relationships with food and bodies.
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
My approach blends Mindfulness, DBT, IFS, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive practices.
I am a registered social worker and psychotherapist with over a decade of clinical experience, working in community programs, private care, and long-term care. I often work with people navigating grief, anxiety, caregiver burnout, intergenerational trauma, boundaries, social isolation, and experiences of racism and oppression.
My approach blends Mindfulness, DBT, IFS, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive practices.
I am a registered social worker and psychotherapist with over a decade of clinical experience, working in community programs, private care, and long-term care. I often work with people navigating grief, anxiety, caregiver burnout, intergenerational trauma, boundaries, social isolation, and experiences of racism and oppression.
I integrate CBT, DBT, and ACT with a strengths-based lens, helping you build emotional regulation, increase self-understanding, and develop tools for day-to-day
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in survival mode, or like you can’t fully relax, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re constantly on edge, or the opposite… feeling numb, disconnected, or shut down. You might notice yourself reacting in ways that don’t always make sense, struggling in relationships, or carrying emotions that feel too intense or hard to control. I work with teens (12+) and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem challenges, and intense emotions, including personality-related difficulties such as BPD. We will create a safe space where you don’t have to carry it alone.
I integrate CBT, DBT, and ACT with a strengths-based lens, helping you build emotional regulation, increase self-understanding, and develop tools for day-to-day
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in survival mode, or like you can’t fully relax, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re constantly on edge, or the opposite… feeling numb, disconnected, or shut down. You might notice yourself reacting in ways that don’t always make sense, struggling in relationships, or carrying emotions that feel too intense or hard to control. I work with teens (12+) and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem challenges, and intense emotions, including personality-related difficulties such as BPD. We will create a safe space where you don’t have to carry it alone.
Some of the therapeutic influences in my practice for many years include Gestalt therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
The decision to begin therapy can be an unnerving experience, and the first step can be daunting. Therapy can be part of a transformative journey of inner exploration to gain insight into your thoughts, emotions, past experiences and relationship dynamics. You have taken the first steps to developing more self-compassion, flexibility in your coping strategies and empowerment to abide by your values and authentic self. Therapy can support your desire to successfully navigate life’s many challenges through understanding yourself, recognizing your strengths and learning new skills.
Some of the therapeutic influences in my practice for many years include Gestalt therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
The decision to begin therapy can be an unnerving experience, and the first step can be daunting. Therapy can be part of a transformative journey of inner exploration to gain insight into your thoughts, emotions, past experiences and relationship dynamics. You have taken the first steps to developing more self-compassion, flexibility in your coping strategies and empowerment to abide by your values and authentic self. Therapy can support your desire to successfully navigate life’s many challenges through understanding yourself, recognizing your strengths and learning new skills.
I also utilize practice modalities from CBT, DBT, and ACT to explore the life you wish to nurture in your discussions with me.
Are you a young professional, a go-getter experiencing low mood, anxiety, and struggle with navigating your cultural identity? I’m here to support you in building a resilient version of yourself. I support young adults, Latin American immigrants, and working professionals. I value your diverse experiences, and together we’ll create a plan to help you overcome obstacles and work toward your goals. Central to my approach are values of intersectionality, strength-based, and trauma-informed modalities.
I also utilize practice modalities from CBT, DBT, and ACT to explore the life you wish to nurture in your discussions with me.
Are you a young professional, a go-getter experiencing low mood, anxiety, and struggle with navigating your cultural identity? I’m here to support you in building a resilient version of yourself. I support young adults, Latin American immigrants, and working professionals. I value your diverse experiences, and together we’ll create a plan to help you overcome obstacles and work toward your goals. Central to my approach are values of intersectionality, strength-based, and trauma-informed modalities.
Chelsea Stelmach Therapy & Clinical Supervision
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, BAH
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Currently Accepting new clients and Clinical Supervision Supervisees (for RP's who are Qualifying and have completed Practicum but require further supervision hours for CRPO) . I am an experienced therapist and Supervisor who can help you achieve your goals. Why not start today?
Currently Accepting new clients and Clinical Supervision Supervisees (for RP's who are Qualifying and have completed Practicum but require further supervision hours for CRPO) . I am an experienced therapist and Supervisor who can help you achieve your goals. Why not start today?
NO-WAIT list & In-person weekend appts! Anxiety/ Stress, ADHD, Couples/Relationships, Teens, Depression, OCD, BPD - You feel overwhelmed and stressed resulting in a cycle of negative thoughts. Perhaps you have trouble focusing and completing tasks which results in procrastination and hopelessness. It’s starting to take a toll on your self-esteem and you can’t find the motivation to make changes. Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place! I am here to support you through this difficult time and to help you get back on track to the life you want to live.
NO-WAIT list & In-person weekend appts! Anxiety/ Stress, ADHD, Couples/Relationships, Teens, Depression, OCD, BPD - You feel overwhelmed and stressed resulting in a cycle of negative thoughts. Perhaps you have trouble focusing and completing tasks which results in procrastination and hopelessness. It’s starting to take a toll on your self-esteem and you can’t find the motivation to make changes. Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place! I am here to support you through this difficult time and to help you get back on track to the life you want to live.
Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you a 25-35 year old, type-A, high-achieving, anxiety prone human with diagnosed or suspected ADHD, a strained relationship with your mom, who people pleases and can never turn their brain off? You've been told you're "too sensitive" or "too much" or "too needy", and you learned to shut your emotions down just to function in this busy society. You're on an emotional rollercoaster, and you've TRIED to feel better: meditation, self-help, breathwork, exercise, therapy tiktoks and journaling...but nothing seems to stick for long. You're really ready and eager to make a change in your mental health, even if nothing else has worked
Are you a 25-35 year old, type-A, high-achieving, anxiety prone human with diagnosed or suspected ADHD, a strained relationship with your mom, who people pleases and can never turn their brain off? You've been told you're "too sensitive" or "too much" or "too needy", and you learned to shut your emotions down just to function in this busy society. You're on an emotional rollercoaster, and you've TRIED to feel better: meditation, self-help, breathwork, exercise, therapy tiktoks and journaling...but nothing seems to stick for long. You're really ready and eager to make a change in your mental health, even if nothing else has worked
I also incorporate DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and positive psychology into my therapeutic approach.
Are you anxious, overwhelmed or feel stuck? Does life feel like it's on fast-forward and you can't seem to catch your breath? Do you need help zooming out to see the bigger picture and consider the next steps to get “unstuck”? Whether it be navigating a loss, life transition or changing a pattern of behaviour, it’s not easy asking for help. I’m glad you’re here. With the right tools and guidance, I believe everyone has the problem-solving skills to reach their fullest potential and live the life they deserve. I will start with understanding where you are now, your challenges, and your vision for the future.
I also incorporate DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and positive psychology into my therapeutic approach.
Are you anxious, overwhelmed or feel stuck? Does life feel like it's on fast-forward and you can't seem to catch your breath? Do you need help zooming out to see the bigger picture and consider the next steps to get “unstuck”? Whether it be navigating a loss, life transition or changing a pattern of behaviour, it’s not easy asking for help. I’m glad you’re here. With the right tools and guidance, I believe everyone has the problem-solving skills to reach their fullest potential and live the life they deserve. I will start with understanding where you are now, your challenges, and your vision for the future.
I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, offering online therapy to adults, couples, and families across Ontario. My approach is collaborative and client-centered — rather than telling you who you should be or what you should do, I see therapy as a process we work through together. You know your life and experiences better than anyone else. My role is to provide a supportive, respectful space where you can explore what's happening and work toward meaningful change at your own pace.
Sessions are available in English, Romanian, or Hungarian.
I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, offering online therapy to adults, couples, and families across Ontario. My approach is collaborative and client-centered — rather than telling you who you should be or what you should do, I see therapy as a process we work through together. You know your life and experiences better than anyone else. My role is to provide a supportive, respectful space where you can explore what's happening and work toward meaningful change at your own pace.
Sessions are available in English, Romanian, or Hungarian.
Drawing from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based approaches, I strive to support you by embracing your current emotional experience and gently encouraging behavioural change at your desired pace.
Sometimes, the path ahead can feel unclear, and knowing which direction to take isn't easy. In our work together, I will support you in identifying and managing the emotions and thoughts that create uncertainty. Together, we will build a roadmap that balances acceptance and change, helping you move toward clarity, peace, and a life that feels more in control. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or lacking motivation, grappling with your self-esteem, struggling with life transitions, or relationship challenges, I’m here to help you explore your thoughts and feelings with warmth, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach.
Drawing from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based approaches, I strive to support you by embracing your current emotional experience and gently encouraging behavioural change at your desired pace.
Sometimes, the path ahead can feel unclear, and knowing which direction to take isn't easy. In our work together, I will support you in identifying and managing the emotions and thoughts that create uncertainty. Together, we will build a roadmap that balances acceptance and change, helping you move toward clarity, peace, and a life that feels more in control. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or lacking motivation, grappling with your self-esteem, struggling with life transitions, or relationship challenges, I’m here to help you explore your thoughts and feelings with warmth, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach.
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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.