Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in East York, ON
Toula Kourgiantakis
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, CFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
East York, ON M4G (Online Only)
I use an integrative approach guided by recovery and harm reduction models, as well as EFT, DBT, and MI.
I am a social worker and a couple and family therapist with 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. In couple therapy, my approach often involves helping couples repair and strengthen their relationships, reduce conflict, improve communication, and enhance emotional and physical intimacy. For families supporting a loved one with mental health and/or addiction-related concerns, I can help strengthen coping skills, self-care, communication, and boundaries.
I use an integrative approach guided by recovery and harm reduction models, as well as EFT, DBT, and MI.
I am a social worker and a couple and family therapist with 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. In couple therapy, my approach often involves helping couples repair and strengthen their relationships, reduce conflict, improve communication, and enhance emotional and physical intimacy. For families supporting a loved one with mental health and/or addiction-related concerns, I can help strengthen coping skills, self-care, communication, and boundaries.
Alejandra Lindan
Registered Psychotherapist, MMT, RP
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
East York, ON M3C (Online Only)
DBT has helped me personally, and it’s my honour to offer it forward to others.
Hi! Thanks for visiting. Maybe it’s like you’re about to drown in overwhelm, and you wish you could catch your breath. Maybe that out-of-control urge exploded again, and you wish you could find that kind of relief without all the mess afterward. Maybe it exploded in one or more of your relationships, and you don’t know what to do, but you feel unspeakably lost or lonely about it. Maybe at times you’ve given up on life being worth living. Maybe other times you do everything you can think of to survive. Or maybe it’s your teen or someone else you love who’s going through things like this, and you need support. I’d love to help.
DBT has helped me personally, and it’s my honour to offer it forward to others.
Hi! Thanks for visiting. Maybe it’s like you’re about to drown in overwhelm, and you wish you could catch your breath. Maybe that out-of-control urge exploded again, and you wish you could find that kind of relief without all the mess afterward. Maybe it exploded in one or more of your relationships, and you don’t know what to do, but you feel unspeakably lost or lonely about it. Maybe at times you’ve given up on life being worth living. Maybe other times you do everything you can think of to survive. Or maybe it’s your teen or someone else you love who’s going through things like this, and you need support. I’d love to help.
Playful Hearts Therapy (Play/ EMDR Therapy)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East York, ON M4C
I use a variety of modalities depending on the age of your child/ adolescent, including EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy.
I am a fully Certified Play Therapist and a Certified Play Therapy Supervisor through the Canadian Association for Play Therapy. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and work with all ages using this modality. I have over 20 years of experience in working with children, youth and families from various ethno-racial backgrounds and in various mental health settings including child welfare, hospital, school, and the community. I am a service provider for Victim Services, the Internet Child Exploitation - Counselling Program, Metis Nation of Ontario, Indigenous Services Canada, and previously for the 2-Spirited People of the First Nations.
I use a variety of modalities depending on the age of your child/ adolescent, including EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy.
I am a fully Certified Play Therapist and a Certified Play Therapy Supervisor through the Canadian Association for Play Therapy. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and work with all ages using this modality. I have over 20 years of experience in working with children, youth and families from various ethno-racial backgrounds and in various mental health settings including child welfare, hospital, school, and the community. I am a service provider for Victim Services, the Internet Child Exploitation - Counselling Program, Metis Nation of Ontario, Indigenous Services Canada, and previously for the 2-Spirited People of the First Nations.
Eating Dynamiks & Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, RD, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
East York, ON M4A
Our sessions will be grounded with the use of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy; or by simply using our safe therapeutic space to tell your story, shape your future, and be assured you are being heard as you move towards your end goal.
I am an MSW, RSW, psychotherapist, and Registered Dietitian. For over 20 yrs, I have specialized in helping individuals and families to successfully move beyond the effects of a range of interpersonal relationship challenges including eating disorders. Our journey together is paced as we attend to mental health, emotional, and /or Eating Management skills-building needs. Along the way, it is often necessary to identify and adjust "taken-for-granted" thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors that no longer align with your evolving life goals. Together, we rebuild your skills, confidence, hope, life, and important relationships.
Our sessions will be grounded with the use of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy; or by simply using our safe therapeutic space to tell your story, shape your future, and be assured you are being heard as you move towards your end goal.
I am an MSW, RSW, psychotherapist, and Registered Dietitian. For over 20 yrs, I have specialized in helping individuals and families to successfully move beyond the effects of a range of interpersonal relationship challenges including eating disorders. Our journey together is paced as we attend to mental health, emotional, and /or Eating Management skills-building needs. Along the way, it is often necessary to identify and adjust "taken-for-granted" thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors that no longer align with your evolving life goals. Together, we rebuild your skills, confidence, hope, life, and important relationships.
For those looking for mindfulness and skills based treatment, Bethany offers Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral ( DBT) .
Bethany has experience working with individuals who have struggled with unexpected setbacks or challenges associated with relationship changes, family changes, loss and grief. Additionally, she has experience supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental traits/ diagnoses, such as ASD, ADHD, learning exceptionalities Gifted and LD. Bethany has experience supporting people with more complex emotional and behavioural difficulties such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, histories of developmental trauma, and those with diagnoses of mood and personality disorders, PTSD, and Complex PTSD.
For those looking for mindfulness and skills based treatment, Bethany offers Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral ( DBT) .
Bethany has experience working with individuals who have struggled with unexpected setbacks or challenges associated with relationship changes, family changes, loss and grief. Additionally, she has experience supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental traits/ diagnoses, such as ASD, ADHD, learning exceptionalities Gifted and LD. Bethany has experience supporting people with more complex emotional and behavioural difficulties such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, histories of developmental trauma, and those with diagnoses of mood and personality disorders, PTSD, and Complex PTSD.
Alessandra Marques
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East York, ON M4C (Online Only)
I use a personalized blend of evidence-based therapy modalities like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Mindfulness, in order to create a unique treatment plan for each person I work with.
Hello! I’m so glad you are here. Starting therapy is a big deal, and finding the right therapist is key. My name is Alessandra and I’m passionate about helping people who are navigating difficult life transitions. If you are felling stuck and overwhelmed about life, I would like to help. Thank you for reaching out and taking the first courageous step in your journey toward greater health.
I use a personalized blend of evidence-based therapy modalities like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Mindfulness, in order to create a unique treatment plan for each person I work with.
Hello! I’m so glad you are here. Starting therapy is a big deal, and finding the right therapist is key. My name is Alessandra and I’m passionate about helping people who are navigating difficult life transitions. If you are felling stuck and overwhelmed about life, I would like to help. Thank you for reaching out and taking the first courageous step in your journey toward greater health.
Jessica Brunino (Currently Accepting New Clients) -Sana Therapy And Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
East York, ON M3C (Online Only)
My therapeutic style is eclectic, drawing from various evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy and more.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, or struggling with feelings of sadness? If you've experienced trauma—whether from family violence, abuse, relationship issues, grief, or loss—you're not alone. As a trauma-informed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, I recognize how deeply these experiences can affect your mental health and overall well-being. I work with both adults and adolescents, and I’m dedicated to helping you navigate your unique healing journey. Together, we can create a personalized approach that resonates with you and supports your wellness.
My therapeutic style is eclectic, drawing from various evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy and more.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, or struggling with feelings of sadness? If you've experienced trauma—whether from family violence, abuse, relationship issues, grief, or loss—you're not alone. As a trauma-informed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, I recognize how deeply these experiences can affect your mental health and overall well-being. I work with both adults and adolescents, and I’m dedicated to helping you navigate your unique healing journey. Together, we can create a personalized approach that resonates with you and supports your wellness.
Her additional training includes Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and specialized trauma treatment.
Life events impact us. Some more than others. Psychotherapy treatment can focus on stories of what has happened, the ways in which we have been affected, and how our perspectives can change.
Her additional training includes Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and specialized trauma treatment.
Life events impact us. Some more than others. Psychotherapy treatment can focus on stories of what has happened, the ways in which we have been affected, and how our perspectives can change.
Wendy Squirell
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East York, ON M4B
I work through a therapeutic framework of trauma-informed Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Relational Intelligence Therapy (associative therapy), CBT, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Uncertainty, unexpected challenges and self-doubt can weigh us down. Carrying such weight can cause us to experience fatigue, worry, sleepless nights, and unwanted behaviours, thoughts and emotions. Imagine what it would be like if some of that weight could be lifted. I offer compassionate care for people with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, grief and trauma. Based on an integrative mix of both person-centred and psychodynamic approaches, I endeavour to inspire compassionate self-understanding with an aim towards inner healing.
I work through a therapeutic framework of trauma-informed Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Relational Intelligence Therapy (associative therapy), CBT, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Uncertainty, unexpected challenges and self-doubt can weigh us down. Carrying such weight can cause us to experience fatigue, worry, sleepless nights, and unwanted behaviours, thoughts and emotions. Imagine what it would be like if some of that weight could be lifted. I offer compassionate care for people with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, grief and trauma. Based on an integrative mix of both person-centred and psychodynamic approaches, I endeavour to inspire compassionate self-understanding with an aim towards inner healing.
Cristobal Lopez
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East York, ON M4J (Online Only)
My therapy style combines elements of CBT, DBT, mindful self-compassion, narrative therapy and polyvagal theory, within a trauma-informed and person-centered approach.
My name is Cristobal (Cris) and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), offering online services in English and Spanish for adults. I have 18 years of counselling experience in a Toronto hospital setting, with a specialty in substance use and trauma. My typical client is usually seeking support with issues like anxiety, self-esteem, drugs and alcohol, trust of self and others, self-criticism, and difficulty managing emotions and relationships. I run my own private practice, called Build Me Up Therapy Service, and my guiding philosophy is to build up the client's skills, self-understanding, and confidence in themselves.
My therapy style combines elements of CBT, DBT, mindful self-compassion, narrative therapy and polyvagal theory, within a trauma-informed and person-centered approach.
My name is Cristobal (Cris) and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), offering online services in English and Spanish for adults. I have 18 years of counselling experience in a Toronto hospital setting, with a specialty in substance use and trauma. My typical client is usually seeking support with issues like anxiety, self-esteem, drugs and alcohol, trust of self and others, self-criticism, and difficulty managing emotions and relationships. I run my own private practice, called Build Me Up Therapy Service, and my guiding philosophy is to build up the client's skills, self-understanding, and confidence in themselves.
Michaela Anghel
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East York, ON M4C (Online Only)
You have a dream for your life- create something special, make more money, start a family, live amazing experiences. Yet, despite wishing for these things, you can’t seem to make much progress. You write your goals down but that does not magically move you into action. You read self help books but the good feelings do not last long. You tried manifesting and you’re still waiting for that Bentley to come around the corner…Heck, you might have even tried therapy but week after week after week you just vent and rant and you might be starting to feel even worse...
You have a dream for your life- create something special, make more money, start a family, live amazing experiences. Yet, despite wishing for these things, you can’t seem to make much progress. You write your goals down but that does not magically move you into action. You read self help books but the good feelings do not last long. You tried manifesting and you’re still waiting for that Bentley to come around the corner…Heck, you might have even tried therapy but week after week after week you just vent and rant and you might be starting to feel even worse...
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Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
East York, ON M4C
I am a Child and Family Therapist with over two decades of experience helping children, adolescents and adults (ages 4 and up) to develop or enhance their coping skills, tools and strategies to successfully manage life's challenges. I have a warm and engaging style that enables me to quickly connect with children, build a trusting relationship, and help them to develop the skills and abilities they need to succeed. I've worked at various Children's Mental Health Centres in Toronto prior to starting a private practice. I would be happy to be a part of your child/family's journey and a catalyst to their change/success.
I am a Child and Family Therapist with over two decades of experience helping children, adolescents and adults (ages 4 and up) to develop or enhance their coping skills, tools and strategies to successfully manage life's challenges. I have a warm and engaging style that enables me to quickly connect with children, build a trusting relationship, and help them to develop the skills and abilities they need to succeed. I've worked at various Children's Mental Health Centres in Toronto prior to starting a private practice. I would be happy to be a part of your child/family's journey and a catalyst to their change/success.
Sepideh Saedi
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East York, ON M4G (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by present challenges or haunted by past pain, experiencing a sense of disconnection, or yearning for improved relationships with both yourself and others? Are you seeking effective ways to manage your emotions, break free from unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors? I am committed to aiding individuals in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to lead more fulfilling lives. Many of my clients face challenges with: anxiety, trauma, depression, body image concerns, intense emotions such as guilt, shame, and anger, issues with self-esteem, coping with grief, and fostering healthier relationships.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by present challenges or haunted by past pain, experiencing a sense of disconnection, or yearning for improved relationships with both yourself and others? Are you seeking effective ways to manage your emotions, break free from unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors? I am committed to aiding individuals in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to lead more fulfilling lives. Many of my clients face challenges with: anxiety, trauma, depression, body image concerns, intense emotions such as guilt, shame, and anger, issues with self-esteem, coping with grief, and fostering healthier relationships.
In this moment, you may be feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or burned out by life's challenges or transitional chapters. I believe that healing is growth in the face of adversity; it is a journey of coming (back) into yourself with deep self compassion, and we all have insight into how to get there. Sometimes we just need a bit of support along the way; someone to hold (non judgemental space) and work alongside us to find solutions, develop coping strategies and build on our own skills and wisdom so that we are more emotionally resilient to life's challenges.
In this moment, you may be feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or burned out by life's challenges or transitional chapters. I believe that healing is growth in the face of adversity; it is a journey of coming (back) into yourself with deep self compassion, and we all have insight into how to get there. Sometimes we just need a bit of support along the way; someone to hold (non judgemental space) and work alongside us to find solutions, develop coping strategies and build on our own skills and wisdom so that we are more emotionally resilient to life's challenges.
Olivia Johnson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), BA, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East York, ON M4J (Online Only)
Committed to fostering compassion and connection, we will prioritize building trust, empathy, and understanding in therapy. With adults, my specialty is in childhood trauma, relational trauma, and borderline personality disorder. With teens 16 and up, we will work to navigate relational struggles, stress/anxiety, and work towards healing by developing coping skills and enhancing self-awareness. Whether processing past wounds or cultivating deeper self-awareness, I'm here to support your journey towards healing and wholeness.
Committed to fostering compassion and connection, we will prioritize building trust, empathy, and understanding in therapy. With adults, my specialty is in childhood trauma, relational trauma, and borderline personality disorder. With teens 16 and up, we will work to navigate relational struggles, stress/anxiety, and work towards healing by developing coping skills and enhancing self-awareness. Whether processing past wounds or cultivating deeper self-awareness, I'm here to support your journey towards healing and wholeness.
Seeking therapy can be intimidating. Are you ready to talk to someone, but unsure where to start? Are you thinking, 'What's the point?' and 'No one can help me.' Are you worried about being judged? Criticized? You are probably feeling overwhelmed by these thoughts, and very alone. But what if you could talk freely and openly without being judged? What if you were offered practical tools to face your challenges? This is the space that I can create for you. I will use authenticity, respect, curiosity and kindness to help you confront and explore your challenges. I will help you build tailored strategies to confidently meet your goals.
Seeking therapy can be intimidating. Are you ready to talk to someone, but unsure where to start? Are you thinking, 'What's the point?' and 'No one can help me.' Are you worried about being judged? Criticized? You are probably feeling overwhelmed by these thoughts, and very alone. But what if you could talk freely and openly without being judged? What if you were offered practical tools to face your challenges? This is the space that I can create for you. I will use authenticity, respect, curiosity and kindness to help you confront and explore your challenges. I will help you build tailored strategies to confidently meet your goals.
I offer brief and long-term individual counseling, to pre-teens, adolescents, adults, and families. I especially welcome queer, trans and gender-diverse clients and those who support them; neurodivergent folks; those wanting to improve their mental health and those wanting to address substance use and/or addiction.
I offer brief and long-term individual counseling, to pre-teens, adolescents, adults, and families. I especially welcome queer, trans and gender-diverse clients and those who support them; neurodivergent folks; those wanting to improve their mental health and those wanting to address substance use and/or addiction.
Whether you have been in therapy at different points in your life or are considering therapy for the first time, we will work collaboratively for you to gain a better sense of overall well-being. Working together we can identify unhelpful patterns and learn more effective ways of coping as you may find yourself experiencing challenges in life including managing relationships, regulating difficult emotions, dealing with family conflict/issues, struggling with self worth, and adapting to change.
Whether you have been in therapy at different points in your life or are considering therapy for the first time, we will work collaboratively for you to gain a better sense of overall well-being. Working together we can identify unhelpful patterns and learn more effective ways of coping as you may find yourself experiencing challenges in life including managing relationships, regulating difficult emotions, dealing with family conflict/issues, struggling with self worth, and adapting to change.
Divine Muzia - Elevated Minds Therapy
Registered Social Worker
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East York, ON M4W
Life's journey is different for everyone, and its challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Balancing personal and professional responsibilities on your own can be tough. Many find it helpful to work with a skilled professional to navigate obstacles that affect their well-being. As a therapist, I offer a fresh perspective, focus on your strengths, and create a supportive, welcoming environment. I am dedicated to helping you grow personally and professionally, guiding you towards health and success.
Life's journey is different for everyone, and its challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Balancing personal and professional responsibilities on your own can be tough. Many find it helpful to work with a skilled professional to navigate obstacles that affect their well-being. As a therapist, I offer a fresh perspective, focus on your strengths, and create a supportive, welcoming environment. I am dedicated to helping you grow personally and professionally, guiding you towards health and success.
Are you feeling stuck in life? Do you feel isolated? Are you having difficulty moving forward after a painful loss or life change? Are you looking for ways to better manage your emotions? It is my belief that our unique life experiences require a personalized approach to help us reach our goals in the face of pain. One size does not fit all. Sessions with me are experiential in nature, with a focus on developing present moment awareness of one’s inner and outer world. Through the cultivation of mindfulness and other skills, I aim to help individuals harness that self knowledge to find ways to engage in values-based living.
Are you feeling stuck in life? Do you feel isolated? Are you having difficulty moving forward after a painful loss or life change? Are you looking for ways to better manage your emotions? It is my belief that our unique life experiences require a personalized approach to help us reach our goals in the face of pain. One size does not fit all. Sessions with me are experiential in nature, with a focus on developing present moment awareness of one’s inner and outer world. Through the cultivation of mindfulness and other skills, I aim to help individuals harness that self knowledge to find ways to engage in values-based living.
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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.