Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in Whitby, ON

I'm Danielle- a registered social worker with a passion for building genuine, meaningful relationships with my clients. I provide psychotherapy to youth and young adults navigating a broad range of challenges related to their mental health. Specifically, I have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced relational and childhood traumas that manifest as depressive and anxious symptoms, especially in regards to maintaining healthy relationships.

Are you or your teenager struggling with anxiety, depression, or borderline personality disorder? Have you been drinking or abusing drugs in an effort to self-medicate? Do you need help managing stress, chronic pain, or the effects of trauma? You can identify the emotions that are holding you back and learn to cope successfully. If you need help recovering from difficult childhood experiences, sexual abuse, or other forms of trauma, contact me to get the help that you or your child need. Together, we will work on building your strengths, gaining insights, and building the coping skills that help you build a better life.

External struggles are challenging in itself, but internal struggles can be very deteriorating and tough to manage. If you're feeling stuck with no motivation and a constant feeling of dread, intrusive thoughts and stress/anxiety, I am here to help. I will provide you with strategies and tips that you can use for tension reduction, emotional regulation and to begin to feel like yourself again. I have a strong passion for supporting those going through difficult times and needing someone to talk to, all while gaining some tools and psychoeducation around what they may be feeling.

As a psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and their families and adults with major mental health challenges, I use a strength based, trauma informed, client centred and culturally sensitive approach. Some of the common mental health challenges that I have mostly worked with include generalized anxiety disorder, phobias, panic disorder, depression, suicidality, borderline personality disorder, trauma, eating disorders, school/ work related problems and relational challenges.

I am a registered Clinical Psychologist licensed to work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have clinical expertise in a variety of areas including Child and Adolescent development, Eating Disorders and Body Image, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, PTSD and trauma-related disorders and diagnostic and personality assessment. I have training in a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Family Based Treatment for Eating Disorders and various trauma focused interventions. I have more than 10 years of clinical experience in various treatment settings.

Anxiety can leave us feeling disconnected from the things we find most important, whether it's in the form of overthinking, worrying, or feeling like we are not living up to our own expectations. Eventually, anxiety can pull us away from our family and friends, our work, and our hobbies and interests. I have always been deeply invested in helping clients identify how anxiety may be keeping them stuck and empowering them towards meaningful change.

Are you struggling with your identity? Have you been told “you are not good enough”? Do you struggle with Stress and Anxiety? I am here to help, I believe in you. I am a Psychotherapist located in the Durham region with clients spread across Ontario. I am experienced with working with preteen and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, low self-esteem, and relationship/family issues. I take whole person approach to therapy and tailor our dialog and treatment to meet your specific need. I believe in the uniqueness of each person.

Is your child or teenager struggling socially or struggling in school? As a Counsellor with a focus on play therapy, I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where children can freely express themselves and engage in play that is meaningful to them. Play therapy can be effective in helping children with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, behavioral challenges, social skills development, and more. It allows children to develop coping skills, build resilience, and gain insight into their thoughts and feelings, empowering them to navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience.

Whether it is anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, OCD or another concern, we are here to help. It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help and you should commend yourself for taking this step. Therapy is not an easy process and it takes work. However, that hard work can often lead to great insight and personal growth.

Hello, welcome! As a clinician, I offer a warm, genuine, and empowering space for you to learn more about yourself, explore your thoughts and feelings, and reconnect with your strengths. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, which means that I am here to walk alongside you and support you in achieving your goals. I will meet you right where you are at in your healing, and we will work together to create a treatment plan that is unique to your hopes and needs. It is my hope that we can engage in meaningful work to expand your perspectives, increase self-awareness, and learn new skills.

Are you struggling with anxiety, addiction, grief, or depression? Have you experienced trauma or abuse? Are you a first responder or front-line worker who is exposed to long-term stress? The difficulties that we experience in life directly impact our ability to thrive. Taking the first steps to heal are difficult - I am here to help.

Are you looking for support for yourself or a loved one? To better manage and understand challenges that you may be facing. I believe it takes courage and dedication to come into therapy and as a therapist I work hard to foster a safe and collaborative environment where we work together in finding ways to manage whatever is bringing you into therapy. I have over 12 years of clinical experience working with individuals and their families. I have a specialization in child and adolescent mental health; working with children, adolescents and their families as well as with transitional aged youth (up to 25 years).

Have you ever experienced periods in your life where you are so troubled by stress, anxiety relationship difficulties, and/or depressed mood but is uncertain who to turn to talk about the issues in fear that you'll be misunderstood or that others simply just won't get what you're going through? If so, I would be happy to work with you to explore the issues troubling you. As a BIPOC Psychotherapist, I have worked with a number of individuals ranging from ages 7 - 65+ from various ethnic backgrounds to help them work through a variety of issues. I have experience working with those in the LGBTQ community and marginalized groups.

Deanna is a registered social worker and psychotherapist with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers (OCSWSSW). She has experience working with adolescents with eating disorders, as well as individual of all ages experiencing anxiety and mood related disorders, stress, and addictions. Deanna has experience supporting parents and family members to become their loved ones’ emotion coach and behaviour coach. Deanna works with families and parents looking to improve communication and connection with their loved ones.

Andria is a registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers (OCSWSSW). She works with youth and families facing a range of difficulties, including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, emotional dysregulation, relationship challenges, and eating disorders. Andria has worked with individuals and families in a variety of inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities and programs. ​

I bring 15 years experience as a Registered Social Worker offering clinical services to youth, adults, couples and families. I have developed my skills working in schools, treatment facilities, youth justice, and community counselling programs. I have a particular passion serving youth and adults who are experiencing social, emotional, relational and behavioural difficulties induced by trauma or life stressors. I can help you with mood management, self-regulation, developing healthy and meaningful relationships and reducing symtons related to PTSD,

I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, where you as the client are the expert of you and your story, and as we work together to build trust and a relationship, I can lend my clinical skills to aid in achieving your therapeutic goals. My approach is grounded in the style of therapy called Motivational Interviewing, where I strive to be collaborative and empathetic in order to elicit behavioral change.

Are you struggling with addiction or other mental health concerns? Have you experienced physical, sexual, emotional, or psychological abuse? Working together, you can gain coping skills and tools to recover. Challenges around gender identity, self-esteem, self-image, communication, relationships, boundaries, grief, anger, stress management, family dynamics, relationships, trauma, and co-dependency are difficult to manage alone. In therapy, you can become empowered to own your narrative and build on your strengths. Reach out to me today. Support for adults and teens. I look forward to hearing your story!