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Ellie Borden, BA, RP - Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Life Coach, and Clinical Director and Supervisor of Mind By Design®.
Ms. Borden is now a successful international author with years of experience in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), couple and family therapy, anxiety/depression, PTSD, psychological assessments, corporate transformation, and much more. She is proud to have founded a well-established and rapidly-growing network of clinics dedicated to excellence in client care that provide evidence-based psychological services to adolescents, adults of all ages, couples, small businesses, and corporations.
She looks forward to meeting you and developing a long-standing and fruitful relationship in client care. Call, email clinicaldirector@gmail.com or visit the website (https://www.mindbydesign.ca/) for more information. Ms. Borden welcomes you to reach out with any questions you may have. Whatever your goal might be, she is eager to help you achieve the results you want!
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- 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.
- Developmental Therapy Looks at how childhood and developmental experiences affect current challenges. It aims to repair unmet needs and foster healthy growth.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- 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.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- 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.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Object Relations Therapy Focuses on how early caregiver relationships shape current relationships. It aims to improve patterns of attachment and trust.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Helps clients challenge and replace irrational beliefs. It is an action-oriented approach for lasting change.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Social Learning Therapy Based on the idea that people learn behaviors by observing others. It applies modeling and reinforcement to encourage healthy change.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Education & Credentials
Ellie Borden BA, RP
- Female
- License # 006821
- Licensed in Ontario
- Practicing Since 2000
Education: Graduated from McGill University. Registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee Average $450/hr. Couples Retreat: $8750/couple, maximum 5 couples per retreat.
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I invite you to reach out and will be more than happy to discuss with you about your needs, and determine a personalized plan.
- Accepts Insurance
- Accident Benefits, Extended Health Coverage, WSIB
Ellie Borden Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Ontario
- Online Therapy Details: Telemedicine through doxy.me.
Individual, Couples, Family Therapy
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) & EFT (Emotion-Focused Therapy)
NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) based coaching
Keynote speaker for events, lecture series, conferences (Life & Business)
Specialties in Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Self-esteem, Confidence, Occupational, MVAs (Motor Vehicle Accidents), Emotional Detachment, Emotional Intelligence, Women's Empowerment, Men's Healthy Balance (intimacy, emotions, anger, roles, and much more)