Mental Health Therapy Services in Toronto

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Individual Therapy Toronto

Therapy can have a profound effect on your life and overall well-being.

Whether you’re dealing with a specific challenge or simply want to improve your life, we can help you understand your struggles, overcome your difficulties, develop coping mechanisms and build and maintain satisfying relationships.

We can help with:

Difficulties regulating emotions
Anger
Substance use
Impulsive behaviour
Relationship difficulties
Grief and loss
Low self-esteem

Identity confusion
Day-to-day stress
Borderline Personality Disorder
PTSD or trauma
Eating disorders/body image issues
Anxiety
Depression
Chronic pain or insomnia

We use a variety of treatment models, often in combination, to support our clients including:

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

DBT is an evidence-based treatment that was originally developed for suicidal and self-harming individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). DBT is effective for people who struggle with a range of challenges including intense emotions, difficulties with impulse control, and instability in relationships.

DBT has been adapted to treat many other mental health concerns such as eating disorders, addictions, anxiety, and problematic anger. This treatment is supportive and validating, while also being structured, goal-directed and behavioural. DBT focuses on helping people accept themselves as fully as possible, while also pushing themselves to change.

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Prolonged Exposure (PE) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy for PTSD

PE is an evidence-based treatment that specifically addresses the symptomatology associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is a relatively short-term therapy that has been shown to be highly effective in reducing symptoms of trauma such as flashbacks, nightmares, and strong physiological responses triggered by reminders of the trauma. The overarching goal of PE is to promote processing of the traumatic event, and to decrease distress and avoidance of feelings and situations associated with the trauma.

In addition to PE, we also offer an integrative treatment called DBT-PE developed specifically for people with both BPD and PTSD. The first phase of the treatment helps people to gain control of their problematic behaviours and then the focus shifts to directly targeting PTSD symptoms.

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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

CBT is an evidence-based treatment that draws on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are all interconnected. This therapy helps clients to become more aware of their patterns in thinking and to develop new and more balanced perspectives. It helps them change the stories they tell themselves about the events that happen in their lives. CBT is a highly effective therapy for depression, anxiety, eating disorders and a range of other mental health challenges.

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Mindfulness and Compassion-Based Approaches

Mindfulness-based approaches help people learn to pay attention to the present moment in a particular way. The aim of these approaches is to work on letting go of judgements, and to approach the world with curiosity and openness to lived experience. Mindfulness can contribute to reduced suffering, improved concentration, and an increased ability to observe your thoughts and emotions rather than to be swept away by them.

Compassion-based approaches help people learn to be more compassionate and gentle towards themselves and others. Self-compassion is central to decreasing chronic feelings of shame and can ease the difficulty of working on many challenges that people may be facing. We integrate these approaches into all that we do.

Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)

EFT is an evidence based treatment that focuses on accessing and transforming painful emotions in healthy and productive ways in order to move forward and heal. EFT can be used to treat an array of challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship difficulties. In EFT individuals work on resolving painful emotions by learning to experience and express rather than avoid or suppress them. Clients work on identifying, understanding, experiencing and expressing emotion through a variety of experiential processes and interventions.

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is an evidence-based therapeutic approach to treating PTSD, trauma, and distress associated with difficult memories. This innovative approach gently guides you through recalling distressing events while engaging in simple eye movements or other soothing bilateral stimulation, like hand tapping. This process is designed to help your mind reorganize and heal from these experiences, significantly lessening their emotional impact. Backed by extensive research, EMDR stands out as a highly effective pathway to reclaiming your peace of mind. EMDR offers the opportunity for profound healing, empowerment and post traumatic growth.

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Individual Therapy FAQ

I’m interested in working with you – or exploring the possibility. What should I do?

We are glad to hear that. The first step is to click here and fill out the intake form. We will be in touch shortly to offer a phone consultation with the practitioner we believe will be the best fit for you. There is no fee for this initial consultation.

What is the goal of the initial consultation?

The goal of your initial consultation is to identify and clarify your needs and ensure that the therapist is a fit for you, and vice versa. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

What if I want a new therapist after starting with mine?

We understand the importance of feeling comfortable with your therapist. If you start with someone and then find that it’s not the right fit, we will do our best to match you with another therapist from our team.

What are your rates?

Our rates vary based on practitioner and are in line with the standard rates set by our governing bodies. We have some sliding scale spaces available, so if you have financial concerns please feel free to ask about them when you reach out.

Do you offer both in person and virtual sessions?

Yes, we offer both in person and virtual sessions. We leave it up to you to choose what suits you best. Please specify your preference when you speak to the intake coordinator.

What is the referral process?

We are a self-referral clinic, which means a referral is not required. Please reach out to us directly.

Are therapy fees covered by OHIP?

Unfortunately not – however, therapy is covered by many private extended health insurance or workplace benefit plans. Please consult your healthcare insurance plan to determine the extent of coverage provided.

Fees that are paid without coverage are tax-deductible as they qualify under the category of medical expenses.

How do I pay?

An e-transfer payment is due at the beginning of each session. You must complete the transaction three hours before your session starts to allow for enough time for the payment to be processed. A receipt is issued for you to retain for insurance or income tax claims.

What is your cancellation policy?

To avoid a charge for your session, a minimum of 24 hours notice is required. Cancellations within 24 hours will be subject to the full session fee. Insurance companies do not provide reimbursement for cancelled or missed sessions.

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Group Therapy

Group Therapy can be highly effective on its own or as a complement to individual therapy. It’s a powerful way to build new skills, connect with others facing similar challenges, and learn through shared experiences. We offer a range of group options, including DBT skills groups, all led by experienced therapists in a safe, supportive setting.

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Other Wellness Services

In addition to therapy, we are proud to offer an ever-growing list of services and programs to support your mental and physical wellness.

All additional services will be listed below – please check back often for new additions. To book – or inquire about – any of them, please click here to reach us.

Anti-Diet Nutritional Coaching

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Meditation Coaching

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