Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in London, ON
I use a number of different evidence based approaches in counselling, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
I help men and women dealing with stress, anxiety, past trauma or abuse, and relationship difficulties understand the problems in their life, find ways to move forward and find peace. If you often feel overwhelmed or irritable in your daily life, or like your emotions are always simmering just below the surface or spilling over, I can help. I am a therapist at North Counselling and Psychotherapy, a group of Registered Social Workers/Psychotherapists who provide counselling services to adults and children in London, ON.
I use a number of different evidence based approaches in counselling, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
I help men and women dealing with stress, anxiety, past trauma or abuse, and relationship difficulties understand the problems in their life, find ways to move forward and find peace. If you often feel overwhelmed or irritable in your daily life, or like your emotions are always simmering just below the surface or spilling over, I can help. I am a therapist at North Counselling and Psychotherapy, a group of Registered Social Workers/Psychotherapists who provide counselling services to adults and children in London, ON.
Judy Sowerby Counselling Service
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
London, ON N6H
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches that have proven to be highly effective in improving mental health & ones relationship with self and others: EMDR, EFT/Emotionally focused therapy, CBT, DBT, Somatic Therapy, Trauma Focused, ACT, Psychodynamic therapy.
Hello, the thought of beginning therapy can be overwhelming and intimidating. Often this distress has been distracting you from being present & happy in your life, sometimes, for as long as you can remember. Along with developing a healthy, trusting, therapeutic relationship, you will increase your ability to create a life that brings you joy. I successfully empower clients facing a wide variety of challenges, including: Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Violence, Relationship Breakdown, Childhood Trauma/Abuse, Attachment Wounds, PTSD & BPD.
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches that have proven to be highly effective in improving mental health & ones relationship with self and others: EMDR, EFT/Emotionally focused therapy, CBT, DBT, Somatic Therapy, Trauma Focused, ACT, Psychodynamic therapy.
Hello, the thought of beginning therapy can be overwhelming and intimidating. Often this distress has been distracting you from being present & happy in your life, sometimes, for as long as you can remember. Along with developing a healthy, trusting, therapeutic relationship, you will increase your ability to create a life that brings you joy. I successfully empower clients facing a wide variety of challenges, including: Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Violence, Relationship Breakdown, Childhood Trauma/Abuse, Attachment Wounds, PTSD & BPD.
Using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy ( DBT), solution focused therapy, and a strengths based approach, I utilize many tools, strategies and skills to help my clients be at their best!.
Accepting New Clients!- Empowering change & nurturing growth: At Better Minds Counselling Services, our mission is to provide individuals with effective and tangible tools to navigate life's challenges. By focusing on actionable strategies, skill-building, and real-world application, we help individuals achieve not only personal growth, but also a renewed sense of control and fulfillment. Using evidence-based interventions and unwavering support, we empower individuals to overcome obstacles, achieve emotional balance, and cultivate a better quality of life. By nurturing better minds, we pave the way for better lives!
Using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy ( DBT), solution focused therapy, and a strengths based approach, I utilize many tools, strategies and skills to help my clients be at their best!.
Accepting New Clients!- Empowering change & nurturing growth: At Better Minds Counselling Services, our mission is to provide individuals with effective and tangible tools to navigate life's challenges. By focusing on actionable strategies, skill-building, and real-world application, we help individuals achieve not only personal growth, but also a renewed sense of control and fulfillment. Using evidence-based interventions and unwavering support, we empower individuals to overcome obstacles, achieve emotional balance, and cultivate a better quality of life. By nurturing better minds, we pave the way for better lives!
Kelly Appleby Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
London, ON N6B
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive training and knowledge in trauma and utilize various evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic Experiencing.
Life isn’t always easy. It can be hard, painful and even traumatic at times. Trauma and difficult life experiences can create challenges in many areas of life - it’s not uncommon to struggle with managing thoughts and emotions, relationships, and responsibilities. We do our best to lean on past ways of coping to help us through, and sometimes must acknowledge when more help is needed. Whether you struggle with emotional issues (anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger, low self-esteem), addiction, grief and loss, or relationship/family issues, I would welcome the opportunity to support your desire for authentic personal growth and healing.
I have extensive training and knowledge in trauma and utilize various evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic Experiencing.
Life isn’t always easy. It can be hard, painful and even traumatic at times. Trauma and difficult life experiences can create challenges in many areas of life - it’s not uncommon to struggle with managing thoughts and emotions, relationships, and responsibilities. We do our best to lean on past ways of coping to help us through, and sometimes must acknowledge when more help is needed. Whether you struggle with emotional issues (anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger, low self-esteem), addiction, grief and loss, or relationship/family issues, I would welcome the opportunity to support your desire for authentic personal growth and healing.
I like to use CBT, DBT, Narrative and Solution-Focused Therapies.
Are you feeling anxious, on edge, angry or unable to keep your emotions in check? Perhaps you are experiencing stress at work or in your family or have been dealing with a major life change or traumatic event. Looking to find some peace and ways to calm and cope then I am here to help. I offer Individual and Family Therapy to children, youth, adults and families. Therapy is hard work but together we can work to find solutions and strategies to help you restore your balance.
I like to use CBT, DBT, Narrative and Solution-Focused Therapies.
Are you feeling anxious, on edge, angry or unable to keep your emotions in check? Perhaps you are experiencing stress at work or in your family or have been dealing with a major life change or traumatic event. Looking to find some peace and ways to calm and cope then I am here to help. I offer Individual and Family Therapy to children, youth, adults and families. Therapy is hard work but together we can work to find solutions and strategies to help you restore your balance.
Rachel Collins
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
London, ON N6A
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in helping teens and parents achieve greater connection, stronger relationships, and healthier lives using Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT).
As a parent, do you wonder how best to support the emotional needs of your teen or how to get them to open up to you? Do you dream of a closer, deeper relationship with your teen but you aren’t sure how to get there when it feels like they’re pushing you away? If your teen is experiencing difficulties in relationships with friends or family members, emotions that feel overwhelming or out of control, or difficulty making healthy decisions, let's talk about how I can help.
I specialize in helping teens and parents achieve greater connection, stronger relationships, and healthier lives using Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT).
As a parent, do you wonder how best to support the emotional needs of your teen or how to get them to open up to you? Do you dream of a closer, deeper relationship with your teen but you aren’t sure how to get there when it feels like they’re pushing you away? If your teen is experiencing difficulties in relationships with friends or family members, emotions that feel overwhelming or out of control, or difficulty making healthy decisions, let's talk about how I can help.
Dru Fess
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6C
I use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Thank you for visiting my profile. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and work with men, women and couples of various ages dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to deal with many of these life challenges.
I use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Thank you for visiting my profile. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and work with men, women and couples of various ages dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to deal with many of these life challenges.
Skills: Dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, cognitive processing therapy, traumatic bereavement, trauma informed therapy, narrative therapy and psychedelic enhanced therapy.
For over 10 years, I have worked with mental health, addiction, and concurrent disorders in the community, public and private sectors. For the past 6 years, I worked mainly with individuals who have sustained brain injuries from a motor vehicle accident, I also have experience working with individuals who are challenged by chronic pain, PTSD, anxiety, OCD and depression. In the last year, I developed a keen interest in psychedelic enhanced psychotherapy, and have became certified through the MindSetting Institute, I am currently an associate delivering psychedelic enhanced psychotherapy with MindSetting institute.
Skills: Dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, cognitive processing therapy, traumatic bereavement, trauma informed therapy, narrative therapy and psychedelic enhanced therapy.
For over 10 years, I have worked with mental health, addiction, and concurrent disorders in the community, public and private sectors. For the past 6 years, I worked mainly with individuals who have sustained brain injuries from a motor vehicle accident, I also have experience working with individuals who are challenged by chronic pain, PTSD, anxiety, OCD and depression. In the last year, I developed a keen interest in psychedelic enhanced psychotherapy, and have became certified through the MindSetting Institute, I am currently an associate delivering psychedelic enhanced psychotherapy with MindSetting institute.
Ontario Trauma Therapy - Janeen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6B
To assist you with these issues and develop goals to work on, I utilize CBT, DBT, Narrative therapy, Solution Focused therapy, a Strength-Based approach, EMDR, and Cognitive Processing Therapy in my practice.
When you’re feeling stressed and unhappy, life feels heavy. Issues like depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss and low self-esteem can make life difficult and you often wonder, “is this all there is?” Perhaps you’re struggling with PTSD, or you are a First Responder who has seen so much you don’t even know where to begin. You might be struggling with anger, addictions, fertility issues, perfectionism or relationship difficulties. Maybe you even find yourself wondering if it would matter if you were here at all. I am here to say, you’re in the right place, and I am going to help you.
To assist you with these issues and develop goals to work on, I utilize CBT, DBT, Narrative therapy, Solution Focused therapy, a Strength-Based approach, EMDR, and Cognitive Processing Therapy in my practice.
When you’re feeling stressed and unhappy, life feels heavy. Issues like depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss and low self-esteem can make life difficult and you often wonder, “is this all there is?” Perhaps you’re struggling with PTSD, or you are a First Responder who has seen so much you don’t even know where to begin. You might be struggling with anger, addictions, fertility issues, perfectionism or relationship difficulties. Maybe you even find yourself wondering if it would matter if you were here at all. I am here to say, you’re in the right place, and I am going to help you.
I am a dedicated and focused practitioner, having enhanced my practice through development and use of such clinical modalities as Trauma Informed Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Over the course of my career, I have worked with adolescents, adults, and groups, with a singular focus upon improving quality of life and wellness for all my clients.
I am a dedicated and focused practitioner, having enhanced my practice through development and use of such clinical modalities as Trauma Informed Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Over the course of my career, I have worked with adolescents, adults, and groups, with a singular focus upon improving quality of life and wellness for all my clients.
We have specialized training in trauma, EMDR, CBT, children's sleep, DBT, and anxiety treatment.
We are registered Social Workers with community and hospital experience working with children and families. We are here to support your child and family with mental health and behavioural challenges through counselling support.
We have specialized training in trauma, EMDR, CBT, children's sleep, DBT, and anxiety treatment.
We are registered Social Workers with community and hospital experience working with children and families. We are here to support your child and family with mental health and behavioural challenges through counselling support.
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I have further training in CBT, EFT, DBT and Narrative therapy.
Most people will face challenges in their lives, whether it's symptoms of a mental health concern (e.g. anxiety/depression) or situational (e.g. work, relationships). These challenges can lead us off track, struggling to cope and we find ourselves feeling unfulfilled or distressed. I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, stress, relationship issues, trauma, grief and work/life balance concerns. I aim to tailor my approach to each individual client so they feel able to implement the change they want. This may include a focus on learning skills or building a deeper awareness.
I have further training in CBT, EFT, DBT and Narrative therapy.
Most people will face challenges in their lives, whether it's symptoms of a mental health concern (e.g. anxiety/depression) or situational (e.g. work, relationships). These challenges can lead us off track, struggling to cope and we find ourselves feeling unfulfilled or distressed. I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, stress, relationship issues, trauma, grief and work/life balance concerns. I aim to tailor my approach to each individual client so they feel able to implement the change they want. This may include a focus on learning skills or building a deeper awareness.
I also use DBT & CBT strategies to support folks with coping skills, when needed.
Now accepting new clients who are neurodivergent and/or from the 2sLGBTQIA+ community. I'm an ardent believer in the inherent resilience & strength of people, even when they do not see it in themselves. As a queer cis woman with ADHD, I know what it's like to struggle with my own mental health & identity issues. As such I bring first hand experience, genuine compassion & understanding, as well as considerations of intersecting positions of privilege & oppression to my work.
I also use DBT & CBT strategies to support folks with coping skills, when needed.
Now accepting new clients who are neurodivergent and/or from the 2sLGBTQIA+ community. I'm an ardent believer in the inherent resilience & strength of people, even when they do not see it in themselves. As a queer cis woman with ADHD, I know what it's like to struggle with my own mental health & identity issues. As such I bring first hand experience, genuine compassion & understanding, as well as considerations of intersecting positions of privilege & oppression to my work.
Using a strength based and curious perspective, I offer a range of methods (NT, CBT, DBT, SandTray, and Art Activities) to help folks reconnect with or discover their hopes, dreams, and preferred self.
I enjoy working with youth and adults to help them find their way through life's transitions. Individuals who are motivated to explore their "problems" or "diagnosis" to overcome barriers with the purpose of improving their overall well-being. I have over 25 years of experience working in the field of Children's Mental Health, Education, Youth Justice, and Health Care. My clinical experience includes both brief and long-term interventions with a focus on individual, group work, and delivering evidence based-programs.
Using a strength based and curious perspective, I offer a range of methods (NT, CBT, DBT, SandTray, and Art Activities) to help folks reconnect with or discover their hopes, dreams, and preferred self.
I enjoy working with youth and adults to help them find their way through life's transitions. Individuals who are motivated to explore their "problems" or "diagnosis" to overcome barriers with the purpose of improving their overall well-being. I have over 25 years of experience working in the field of Children's Mental Health, Education, Youth Justice, and Health Care. My clinical experience includes both brief and long-term interventions with a focus on individual, group work, and delivering evidence based-programs.
Kelsey Thomas
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA , MACP
Verified Verified
London, ON N6G (Online Only)
By integrating different approaches (ACT, DBT, Person-centered, etc.
Accepting new clients! Your thoughts never stop, you have a permanent pit in your stomach, and life feels both overwhelmingly busy, yet empty at the same time. You do your best to manage the constant anxiety spirals about school, work, friends, your body, your relationship, and/or the future, but the relief you get from scrolling social media, drinking/smoking/eating, and pushing your thoughts away is temporary. Everyone keeps telling you "you just need to try harder/be less lazy/stop worrying!" but you feel that's all you are ever trying to do! Exhausting, isn't it? Let's chat about how we can shift this together.
By integrating different approaches (ACT, DBT, Person-centered, etc.
Accepting new clients! Your thoughts never stop, you have a permanent pit in your stomach, and life feels both overwhelmingly busy, yet empty at the same time. You do your best to manage the constant anxiety spirals about school, work, friends, your body, your relationship, and/or the future, but the relief you get from scrolling social media, drinking/smoking/eating, and pushing your thoughts away is temporary. Everyone keeps telling you "you just need to try harder/be less lazy/stop worrying!" but you feel that's all you are ever trying to do! Exhausting, isn't it? Let's chat about how we can shift this together.
Nate Meidinger
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London, ON N5V (Online Only)
Together we will create a personalized counselling plan that combines therapy techniques from EMDR, IFS, CBT, and DBT to help you feel confident pursuing the future you want.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or weighed down by the challenges life has thrown your way? Whether you're grappling with the uncertainty of the world we live in, the weight of work-related stress, the pain of grief and overwhelm, or the scars of broken relationships and unhealed traumas, seeking counselling can be a crucial step towards finding relief and a renewed sense of hope and direction in life.
Together we will create a personalized counselling plan that combines therapy techniques from EMDR, IFS, CBT, and DBT to help you feel confident pursuing the future you want.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or weighed down by the challenges life has thrown your way? Whether you're grappling with the uncertainty of the world we live in, the weight of work-related stress, the pain of grief and overwhelm, or the scars of broken relationships and unhealed traumas, seeking counselling can be a crucial step towards finding relief and a renewed sense of hope and direction in life.
Kyle Vanderheyden
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
London, ON N5W
Taking part in Psychotherapy with Kyle involves being offered a space that you can feel comfortable sharing your concerns and being met with honesty in return. I take pride in being able to help clients assess where improvements are needed and strengths are present. While using various therapeutic modalities, I most commonly support clients through the use of CBT, DBT, solution focused strategies and a person centred approach. As a young male I have had a lot of success helping males with male related issues: relationships, self-esteem, anger, anxiety, life improvement, or simply having someone to discuss stressful issues with.
Taking part in Psychotherapy with Kyle involves being offered a space that you can feel comfortable sharing your concerns and being met with honesty in return. I take pride in being able to help clients assess where improvements are needed and strengths are present. While using various therapeutic modalities, I most commonly support clients through the use of CBT, DBT, solution focused strategies and a person centred approach. As a young male I have had a lot of success helping males with male related issues: relationships, self-esteem, anger, anxiety, life improvement, or simply having someone to discuss stressful issues with.
Sheree Henry - DeLeigh Services Inc
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6G
My approach incorporates methods from CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy, all within a trauma-informed framework.
Do you find it hard to concentrate, feel disconnected from yourself or others, or lack the energy to manage your daily tasks? Does the idea of facing new challenges cause anxiety, making it difficult to set or pursue new goals? If past trauma is making it feel impossible to move forward, you're not alone. Whether you're dealing with trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, or feelings of shame and low self-esteem, you don’t have to remain in this pattern. We can work together to quiet the negative inner voice, helping you manage your emotions and take back control of your life.
My approach incorporates methods from CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy, all within a trauma-informed framework.
Do you find it hard to concentrate, feel disconnected from yourself or others, or lack the energy to manage your daily tasks? Does the idea of facing new challenges cause anxiety, making it difficult to set or pursue new goals? If past trauma is making it feel impossible to move forward, you're not alone. Whether you're dealing with trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, or feelings of shame and low self-esteem, you don’t have to remain in this pattern. We can work together to quiet the negative inner voice, helping you manage your emotions and take back control of your life.
My approach will be individualized to your concerns and unique characteristics, while pulling from the concepts found in Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness Based CBT, DBT, and Attachment Theory.
I work in both in-person and virtually with individuals and couples 18+ who feel as though something is preventing them from living their best and most authentic life. This may be overwhelming emotions, substance use, feelings of anxiety and panic, unhealed trauma, or a pervasive feeling that something is just “not right”. If this is you- my hope is to help you to feel as though you do not have to face these challenges alone. Therapy can help you to understand yourself and your life patterns, improve your relationships, develop coping skills and new ways of managing difficulties, and to feel more grounded and in control of your life
My approach will be individualized to your concerns and unique characteristics, while pulling from the concepts found in Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness Based CBT, DBT, and Attachment Theory.
I work in both in-person and virtually with individuals and couples 18+ who feel as though something is preventing them from living their best and most authentic life. This may be overwhelming emotions, substance use, feelings of anxiety and panic, unhealed trauma, or a pervasive feeling that something is just “not right”. If this is you- my hope is to help you to feel as though you do not have to face these challenges alone. Therapy can help you to understand yourself and your life patterns, improve your relationships, develop coping skills and new ways of managing difficulties, and to feel more grounded and in control of your life
Julia Hubbert
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6A
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes we may just need a little extra support in navigating obstacles that stand in the way of growth and healing. Together we can begin to explore your concerns, and learn new tools to break down barriers. Using a variety of counselling modalities such as DBT, CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy etc. while enlisting a number of different techniques with a focus on resiliency and empowerment to overcome difficulties related to anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and chronic stress.
Sometimes we may just need a little extra support in navigating obstacles that stand in the way of growth and healing. Together we can begin to explore your concerns, and learn new tools to break down barriers. Using a variety of counselling modalities such as DBT, CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy etc. while enlisting a number of different techniques with a focus on resiliency and empowerment to overcome difficulties related to anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and chronic stress.
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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.