Therapists in M4J
Michael Richard Cottrell
Registered Psychotherapist, ECE, BSW, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4J
Life is an adventure on a path that is long and winding.For over 35 years I have been; parent, teacher, counselor, spiritual leader, healer and therapist. My work with you will be a creative experience of support, therapy, healing and personal development. "You will go out of your mind and come back to your senses." You will discover within yourself a broader range of choices for living your life fully ... just the way you want. How do we do this... together we work with what is showing up in the Here and Now.
Life is an adventure on a path that is long and winding.For over 35 years I have been; parent, teacher, counselor, spiritual leader, healer and therapist. My work with you will be a creative experience of support, therapy, healing and personal development. "You will go out of your mind and come back to your senses." You will discover within yourself a broader range of choices for living your life fully ... just the way you want. How do we do this... together we work with what is showing up in the Here and Now.
Dr. Daniel Zdzieborski
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4J
Dr. Zdzieborski is a registered Clinical Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. He has extensive experience in providing psychological consultation, assessment, and intervention services to children and adolescents who experience complex mental health, neurodevelopmental, and risk and safety concerns. For more information, please feel free to check out Dr. Zdzieborski's website at drdanzdzieborski.com. Look forward to hearing from you!
Dr. Zdzieborski is a registered Clinical Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. He has extensive experience in providing psychological consultation, assessment, and intervention services to children and adolescents who experience complex mental health, neurodevelopmental, and risk and safety concerns. For more information, please feel free to check out Dr. Zdzieborski's website at drdanzdzieborski.com. Look forward to hearing from you!
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Psychodynamic Counsellors
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.