Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Verdun, QC
Do you feel like you’re always JUST keeping your head out of water? Or like no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to show up as your best self for your family, relationships, work, or even yourself? Are you feeling hopeless & paralyzed by anxiety and shame?
You don’t have to live like this. Imagine this instead: You're finally out of survival mode so you can actually be productive and feel less overwhelmed! Daily life feels manageable - no more paralysis leaving you feeling lazy and ashamed. You are finally present with your loved ones instead of trapped in racing thoughts!
Do you feel like you’re always JUST keeping your head out of water? Or like no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to show up as your best self for your family, relationships, work, or even yourself? Are you feeling hopeless & paralyzed by anxiety and shame?
You don’t have to live like this. Imagine this instead: You're finally out of survival mode so you can actually be productive and feel less overwhelmed! Daily life feels manageable - no more paralysis leaving you feeling lazy and ashamed. You are finally present with your loved ones instead of trapped in racing thoughts!
What’s holding you back in life right now? Anxiety? Feelings of depression? Anger, fear, or grief? Maybe its unresolved trauma or strained relationships with family members or friends? Maybe it’s a combination of many of these things occurring all at once. Either way, you’re likely overwhelmed, exhausted and wondering how you’ll ever be able to get past this. Well, here’s some good news: It IS possible. Better yet, you don’t have to go through it or figure it out on your own. That’s where I come in.
What’s holding you back in life right now? Anxiety? Feelings of depression? Anger, fear, or grief? Maybe its unresolved trauma or strained relationships with family members or friends? Maybe it’s a combination of many of these things occurring all at once. Either way, you’re likely overwhelmed, exhausted and wondering how you’ll ever be able to get past this. Well, here’s some good news: It IS possible. Better yet, you don’t have to go through it or figure it out on your own. That’s where I come in.
I also draw on tools from different intervention models such as CBT, ACT, DBT and IFS, as well as focusing on somatic aspects and mindfulness.
My services cover a wide range of issues, including LGBTQIA2S+, polyamory, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, eating disorders, exploration of and guidance in the process of affirming one's gender, as well as support in managing stress, anxiety and many other psychosocial and mental health issues.
I also draw on tools from different intervention models such as CBT, ACT, DBT and IFS, as well as focusing on somatic aspects and mindfulness.
My services cover a wide range of issues, including LGBTQIA2S+, polyamory, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, eating disorders, exploration of and guidance in the process of affirming one's gender, as well as support in managing stress, anxiety and many other psychosocial and mental health issues.
Everybody goes through a rough patch in life sometimes. I'm here to help you get through yours and grow from the experience. Whether you've been feeling stressed and overwhelmed, down, irritable or anxious, I can help you feel better and find your path to a more satisfying life. I have experience treating depression and anxiety, improving self-esteem and confidence as well as defining one's identity and purpose. Additionally, I help couples navigate life transitions (e.g., becoming parents) and relationship difficulties (e.g., frequent arguments, sexual problems or sense of hopelessness and doubts about whether to stay together).
Everybody goes through a rough patch in life sometimes. I'm here to help you get through yours and grow from the experience. Whether you've been feeling stressed and overwhelmed, down, irritable or anxious, I can help you feel better and find your path to a more satisfying life. I have experience treating depression and anxiety, improving self-esteem and confidence as well as defining one's identity and purpose. Additionally, I help couples navigate life transitions (e.g., becoming parents) and relationship difficulties (e.g., frequent arguments, sexual problems or sense of hopelessness and doubts about whether to stay together).
The Wellness Collective Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, OPQ, CRPO, OTSTCFQ, EMDR, NIHB
Serves Area
Our clinicians are dedicated to ongoing training in various modalities, including systemic therapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and more.
Your wellness is our mission. At The Wellness Collective Centre (TWCC), we offer individual, couples, and family therapy for all ages. Our team provides in-person and online therapy with weekday, evening, and some weekend availability. We use evidence-based approaches like CBT, IFS, and EMDR to support clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and more. Fees range by therapist: $145–$185 for individual sessions and $175–$195 for couples or families. We believe you’re the expert of your own journey, and we’re here to support your growth in a safe, collaborative space.
Our clinicians are dedicated to ongoing training in various modalities, including systemic therapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and more.
Your wellness is our mission. At The Wellness Collective Centre (TWCC), we offer individual, couples, and family therapy for all ages. Our team provides in-person and online therapy with weekday, evening, and some weekend availability. We use evidence-based approaches like CBT, IFS, and EMDR to support clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and more. Fees range by therapist: $145–$185 for individual sessions and $175–$195 for couples or families. We believe you’re the expert of your own journey, and we’re here to support your growth in a safe, collaborative space.
It's normal to feel overwhelmed sometimes but that doesn't mean you can't change how you feel. Learn how to navigate life's challenges with us. We provide non-judgemental, friendly space and hands-on solutions so that you have the strength and tools to solve the problems you can solve, accept those you can't and cultivate the wisdom to know the difference between the two. Whether you're anxious about your circumstances, feel stuck in your life or your relationship, or are struggling with debilitating symptoms, we are here to help.
It's normal to feel overwhelmed sometimes but that doesn't mean you can't change how you feel. Learn how to navigate life's challenges with us. We provide non-judgemental, friendly space and hands-on solutions so that you have the strength and tools to solve the problems you can solve, accept those you can't and cultivate the wisdom to know the difference between the two. Whether you're anxious about your circumstances, feel stuck in your life or your relationship, or are struggling with debilitating symptoms, we are here to help.
Chloé St. Onge-Shank, M.A., c.o.
Registered Psychotherapist
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Have you been finding it difficult to manage your emotions effectively and take steps toward meaningful change?
I've worked with individuals of all age groups struggling with feelings of anxiety and depression. I welcome clients facing challenges related to self-esteem, attachment or family issues, emotion regulation, addictive or impulsive behaviours, communication, parenting, pre/postpartum issues, as well as career burnout and transitions.
I am bilingual (EN/FR) and licensed to practice psychotherapy both in Ontario and Quebec.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Have you been finding it difficult to manage your emotions effectively and take steps toward meaningful change?
I've worked with individuals of all age groups struggling with feelings of anxiety and depression. I welcome clients facing challenges related to self-esteem, attachment or family issues, emotion regulation, addictive or impulsive behaviours, communication, parenting, pre/postpartum issues, as well as career burnout and transitions.
I am bilingual (EN/FR) and licensed to practice psychotherapy both in Ontario and Quebec.
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Depending on your profile and struggles, we may work on challenging unhelpful thinking, mindfulness techniques, emotion regulation skills, dialectical perspectives, and explore values.
We all go through difficult moments in life – it is one of the core truths that connects us all. Often, when we find ourselves in these tough situations, we get stuck in the “Why me?” This is a very human response, the desire to understand why something happened. While we may never know the absolute, full answer to this question, we can certainly obtain clarity on why we behave in certain ways, get caught in particular patterns, and fall into thinking traps. To move towards asking “What next?”, let us work together on figuring out how you can cope, regain trust in yourself, and find meaning once more.
Depending on your profile and struggles, we may work on challenging unhelpful thinking, mindfulness techniques, emotion regulation skills, dialectical perspectives, and explore values.
We all go through difficult moments in life – it is one of the core truths that connects us all. Often, when we find ourselves in these tough situations, we get stuck in the “Why me?” This is a very human response, the desire to understand why something happened. While we may never know the absolute, full answer to this question, we can certainly obtain clarity on why we behave in certain ways, get caught in particular patterns, and fall into thinking traps. To move towards asking “What next?”, let us work together on figuring out how you can cope, regain trust in yourself, and find meaning once more.
Sana has training in eating disorders, trauma-informed therapy, crisis intervention and approaches such as REBT, DBT, ACT and narrative therapy.
Sööma is a clinical practice that specializes in treatment eating disorders and other mental health conditions. Our approach is rooted in compassion, inclusivity, and evidence-based care, with a focus on helping clients build a more balanced and meaningful relationship with themselves and others. We offer both in person psychotherapy at our two locations in Montreal and virtual psychotherapy options at a reduced rate for adults (18+) across Québec and Ontario. We currently have immediate availability with Sana Ilyas, a supervised therapist completing her clinical hours toward registration as a licensed psychologist in Ontario.
Sana has training in eating disorders, trauma-informed therapy, crisis intervention and approaches such as REBT, DBT, ACT and narrative therapy.
Sööma is a clinical practice that specializes in treatment eating disorders and other mental health conditions. Our approach is rooted in compassion, inclusivity, and evidence-based care, with a focus on helping clients build a more balanced and meaningful relationship with themselves and others. We offer both in person psychotherapy at our two locations in Montreal and virtual psychotherapy options at a reduced rate for adults (18+) across Québec and Ontario. We currently have immediate availability with Sana Ilyas, a supervised therapist completing her clinical hours toward registration as a licensed psychologist in Ontario.
I am a licensed psychotherapist who is highly specialized in the treatment of anxiety and depression. I provide a personalized approach to an emotion focused therapy that helps patients better understand the mechanisms preventing them from realizing their potential, achieving greater intimacy in their relationships, and developing a better relationship with themselves. I offer a non-judgmental and openly honest relationship with clients, collaboratively understanding what issues they face, working together to confront these struggles, and to realize each individual's capacity to make meaningful change.
I am a licensed psychotherapist who is highly specialized in the treatment of anxiety and depression. I provide a personalized approach to an emotion focused therapy that helps patients better understand the mechanisms preventing them from realizing their potential, achieving greater intimacy in their relationships, and developing a better relationship with themselves. I offer a non-judgmental and openly honest relationship with clients, collaboratively understanding what issues they face, working together to confront these struggles, and to realize each individual's capacity to make meaningful change.
I am trained in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy ( DBT), and mindfulness.
These difficult times take their toll on all of us. It is very important to be able to talk to a professional to prevent losing control of your emotions and being overwhelmed by anxieties. I am available for remote video or phone sessions. Do you want to feel good about your choices? Do you want your relationships to be fulfilling? Do you want to be a happy, calm, and confident person who thrives and succeeds? Allow yourself to follow that dream. Helping my clients succeed in their personal and professional relationships is my passion and life’s calling.
I am trained in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy ( DBT), and mindfulness.
These difficult times take their toll on all of us. It is very important to be able to talk to a professional to prevent losing control of your emotions and being overwhelmed by anxieties. I am available for remote video or phone sessions. Do you want to feel good about your choices? Do you want your relationships to be fulfilling? Do you want to be a happy, calm, and confident person who thrives and succeeds? Allow yourself to follow that dream. Helping my clients succeed in their personal and professional relationships is my passion and life’s calling.
While I draw from cognitive approaches, my work places a strong emphasis on self-awareness—supporting you in reconnecting with your intuition as a pathway toward healing. I believe each of us carries an innate capacity for growth, resilience and emotional regulation.
While I draw from cognitive approaches, my work places a strong emphasis on self-awareness—supporting you in reconnecting with your intuition as a pathway toward healing. I believe each of us carries an innate capacity for growth, resilience and emotional regulation.
I utilize modalities like EMDR, CBT, ACT, DBT, Emotion Focused, Solution Focused, Mindfulness, Inner Child/Parts Work, & Person-Centred therapy.
Accepting new clients - Are you feeling exhausted, stressed, and alone? Struggling with relationships, trauma, anxiety, stress &/or burnout? Seeking help can be daunting, but here, you'll find a compassionate, judgement free, & holistic approach tailored to your unique self. I offer a safe space for you to share, express emotions, & embark on a journey of healing & empowerment. Whether you need tools to manage anxiety, triggers, or stress, explore your identity, process day-to-day events, heal from trauma, or improve relationships, I'm here to listen and walk alongside you.
I utilize modalities like EMDR, CBT, ACT, DBT, Emotion Focused, Solution Focused, Mindfulness, Inner Child/Parts Work, & Person-Centred therapy.
Accepting new clients - Are you feeling exhausted, stressed, and alone? Struggling with relationships, trauma, anxiety, stress &/or burnout? Seeking help can be daunting, but here, you'll find a compassionate, judgement free, & holistic approach tailored to your unique self. I offer a safe space for you to share, express emotions, & embark on a journey of healing & empowerment. Whether you need tools to manage anxiety, triggers, or stress, explore your identity, process day-to-day events, heal from trauma, or improve relationships, I'm here to listen and walk alongside you.
Award-winning clinic of psychologists, psychotherapists, and counselors in multiple locations, including West Island.
Award-winning clinic of psychologists, psychotherapists, and counselors in multiple locations, including West Island.
I provide a woman- centered approach to mental health, as a licensed psychologist and life coach, that is personalized to fit the needs and personality of each individual woman. Women's mental health may be affected by reproductive- related events (e.g., the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause). As such, the possible impact of biological factors need to be understood and incorporated in a holistic approach, that includes psychological, social, and cultural factors, for each woman to receive optimal treatment. Within this context I provide diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, and consultation for a wide variety of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment concerns.
I provide a woman- centered approach to mental health, as a licensed psychologist and life coach, that is personalized to fit the needs and personality of each individual woman. Women's mental health may be affected by reproductive- related events (e.g., the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause). As such, the possible impact of biological factors need to be understood and incorporated in a holistic approach, that includes psychological, social, and cultural factors, for each woman to receive optimal treatment. Within this context I provide diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, and consultation for a wide variety of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment concerns.
Giovanni (Gio) Arcuri uses an action- and occupation/environment-oriented approach informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), mindfulness-based approaches, and skills drawn from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT).
Giovanni (Gio) Arcuri supports adolescents and adults navigating mental health challenges, life transitions, depression, anxiety, functional neurological disorder and barriers affecting daily functioning. He is a bilingual Occupational Therapist registered with l’Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec, trained at McGill University, where he also serves as a lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy. His approach is person-centred, inclusive, and grounded in compassion, collaboration, practical support, and evidence-informed care.
Giovanni (Gio) Arcuri uses an action- and occupation/environment-oriented approach informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), mindfulness-based approaches, and skills drawn from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT).
Giovanni (Gio) Arcuri supports adolescents and adults navigating mental health challenges, life transitions, depression, anxiety, functional neurological disorder and barriers affecting daily functioning. He is a bilingual Occupational Therapist registered with l’Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec, trained at McGill University, where he also serves as a lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy. His approach is person-centred, inclusive, and grounded in compassion, collaboration, practical support, and evidence-informed care.
I've also completed training in CBT, DBT, and IFS.
Throughout our lives, we go through traumas and experiences that can leave us feeling stuck or misunderstood, affecting our inner narratives and worldviews. I work with clients who have experienced either single-event or complex trauma, and/or who have diagnoses such as PTSD, depressive disorders, and anxiety. My approach is rooted in the belief that healing means making space for every part of you, with care and compassion.
I've also completed training in CBT, DBT, and IFS.
Throughout our lives, we go through traumas and experiences that can leave us feeling stuck or misunderstood, affecting our inner narratives and worldviews. I work with clients who have experienced either single-event or complex trauma, and/or who have diagnoses such as PTSD, depressive disorders, and anxiety. My approach is rooted in the belief that healing means making space for every part of you, with care and compassion.
We, as human beings, all face difficult times during our lives. These phases can leave us feeling out of control and isolated. The simple act of choosing change in your life can help you to feel empowered and on a path to a greater sense of well-being. As an integrative therapist (using cognitive behavioral, supportive, interpersonal and existential techniques), I will first help you to define your goals and then support you as you work towards achieving them. Using those techniques that best suit your particular needs and styles, we will effectively create a New Therapy tailored specifically for you.
We, as human beings, all face difficult times during our lives. These phases can leave us feeling out of control and isolated. The simple act of choosing change in your life can help you to feel empowered and on a path to a greater sense of well-being. As an integrative therapist (using cognitive behavioral, supportive, interpersonal and existential techniques), I will first help you to define your goals and then support you as you work towards achieving them. Using those techniques that best suit your particular needs and styles, we will effectively create a New Therapy tailored specifically for you.
I offer online therapy to clients across Ontario and Quebec. I am a Guidance Counsellor (OCCOQ) in Quebec and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) CRPO in Ontario.
Sometimes things don’t feel right, even when you can’t point to one clear reason. You might notice mood swings, tension in relationships, or a sense of being disconnected from yourself. Many people in this place are used to handling things on their own but keep running into the same issues. They’re looking for space to understand what’s going on, regain balance, and make choices that feel more grounded and true to them.
I offer online therapy to clients across Ontario and Quebec. I am a Guidance Counsellor (OCCOQ) in Quebec and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) CRPO in Ontario.
Sometimes things don’t feel right, even when you can’t point to one clear reason. You might notice mood swings, tension in relationships, or a sense of being disconnected from yourself. Many people in this place are used to handling things on their own but keep running into the same issues. They’re looking for space to understand what’s going on, regain balance, and make choices that feel more grounded and true to them.
I use an eclectic approach involving aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Systems-Focused Therapy and a Strength Based approach.
Are you feeling down, overwhelmed or anxious? I know how hard and challenging it can be to reach out for help. I am passionate about creating a warm and non-judgmental environment where you can express yourself freely. I strive to accommodate my client’s needs while remaining solution focused.I help my clients identify their challenges and utilize their strengths to make positive changes in their lives, improve self-confidence and create empowerment.
I use an eclectic approach involving aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Systems-Focused Therapy and a Strength Based approach.
Are you feeling down, overwhelmed or anxious? I know how hard and challenging it can be to reach out for help. I am passionate about creating a warm and non-judgmental environment where you can express yourself freely. I strive to accommodate my client’s needs while remaining solution focused.I help my clients identify their challenges and utilize their strengths to make positive changes in their lives, improve self-confidence and create empowerment.
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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.