Headway Mental Health
Registered Psychotherapist, Joshua Dvorkin, MPsy, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying),
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5X 1C7
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Joshua has been treating a variety a patients since 2017. He not only posses the tools that his masters gave him, but also the tools that life experience has given him. In 2004 Joshua sustained a traumatic spinal cord injury that almost took his life and left him using a power wheelchair. Joshua therefore has deep rooted empathy and first hand understanding and can therefore take you beyond where you are now to where you have always wanted to be.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Jewish, LGBTQ+, Men, Military / Veterans, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Adlerian Therapy Focuses on understanding a person’s sense of belonging and purpose. It helps people overcome feelings of inferiority and create healthier relationships.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Biopsychosocial Therapy Takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental health. It looks at the whole person, not just symptoms.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Hypnotherapy Uses guided relaxation and focus to access the subconscious mind. It is often used for habits, anxiety, and pain management.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Schema Therapy Identifies deep-rooted negative patterns formed in childhood. It combines CBT, attachment theory, and experiential methods for change.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: As a therapist, I have developed a personal, holistic, and vibrational approach to psychotherapy that incorporates both traditional and alternative therapies. I believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms, and work to identify the root causes of mental health issues. My approach involves exploring the connection between the mind, body, and spirit to achieve balance and wellness. I incorporate various techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, visualization, as well as CBT, DBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help my clients release blocked emotions and access their innate healing abilities. With my personalized approach, clients are empowered to heal themselves and achieve lasting change in their lives.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $150
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I hold a specific number of spaces where I can offer clients affordable psychotherapy and there are no restrictions. However, these spaces are often held for people on social assistance, or with a limited income.
- Accepts Insurance
- I issue a receipt which you can then send into your insurance company for a refund.
Education & Credentials
Headway Mental Health Joshua Dvorkin, MPsy, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying),
- Male
- License # 0009185
- Licensed in ON
- Practicing Since 2017
Education: I have both a Bachelor of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Toronto Metropolitan University, I also hold a masters of psychology (MPsy), from Adler Graduate Professional School. I also have lived experience from a spinal cord injury that left me paralyzed.
Headway Mental Health Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Toronto, ON M5X 1C7
- Available Online for residents of Multiple Canadian Provinces British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Yukon
- Online Therapy Details: Our practice uses Jane App secure video.
We are a small mental health private practice . Our approach extends beyond traditional methods to encompass a holistic and vibrational approach. I believe in treating the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - in order to achieve true healing and transformative growth. This means addressing not just symptoms, but underlying emotional, physical, and spiritual imbalances that may be contributing to distress. Utilizing a range of techniques, including talk therapy, mindfulness, energy work, and meditation, I aim to create a safe space where clients can explore and connect with their inner selves, release old patterns, and cultivate a sense of joy and purpose. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or simply seeking greater self-awareness and fulfillment, our goal is to help you find the resources within yourself to create positive, lasting change.