Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapists in Nanaimo, BC
Browse Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapists in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Teo Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CCC, RP (Qualifying)
With experience supporting refugees and vulnerable populations, I understand the deep impact of trauma, life transitions, and cultural sensitivity on mental health. I offer compassionate therapy for individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and other challenges. My approach is rooted in empathy, creating a space where you can feel heard and supported. Whether you are navigating personal struggles or thinking about your overall wellbeing, the first step is a free 15-minute consultation, with no referral needed.
6 Years Experience
Online in Nanaimo, BC (Online Only)
DBT
Mark Giesbrecht, MA, CCC, RCC - Psychotherapist
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, CT, CCC, RCC
Are you looking for an online therapist? Do you want positive change to happen? Do you need a counsellor who can do more than just passively listen? Are you ready to do some work?
Providing Counselling Services since 1995. Masters Degree's in Counselling. Get help from a professional that can actually do something beneficial in your life.
31 Years Experience
In-Person in Nanaimo, BC V9R 7C5
Online in Nanaimo, BC
DBT
Strength in Heart Counselling
Treatment Center, RSW, RCC, CCC
Seeking support shouldn’t add more stress to your life. Strength in Heart Counselling offers a welcoming, diverse team ready to make finding the right counsellor simple and comfortable. Whether you prefer to select your own therapist in Victoria, BC, Cobble Hill, BC, or connect online from anywhere in Canada, we’re here to help, or let our easy matching process pair you with someone who truly understands your needs.
Our process is straightforward, with fast booking and warm support at every stage. Let us handle the logistics, so you can focus on your well-being and start feeling better, sooner.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Nanaimo, BC
Online in Nanaimo, BC
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Vilma Madramootoo
Registered Psychotherapist, Holistic Health Practitioner, Certified Health, Wellness and Life Coach
Are you in a place of excessive worrying which is causing you unmanageable Anxiety? How about the unbearable Depressive symptoms? Do you find yourself unable to do anything because you are so Stressed out? Is your Relationship with others becoming an issue for you? How about your Sleeping Discomfort, is it creating constant tiredness? These feelings can be overwhelming, overbearing, and uncontrollable. Do you find yourself in a state of overthinking and suppressing your feelings? Are you scared of confrontation and choose to avoid it? Are you challenged by a relationship that is too overpowering for you? Are built-up emotions causing chaos in all aspects of your life? How about trusting yourself and being decisive? Has it turned into self-doubt and self-sabotage? Perhaps you are so hard on yourself that it seems very difficult to deal with even the little things. Sounded too much...Right? Then listen to your inner voice and let's talk from the comfort of your private space! We can sort this out together! I am offering Virtual Sessions only at the moment.
9 Years Experience
Online in Nanaimo, BC
DBT
Clear Minds Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, RTC, Psychotherapist, Counseling Therapist, Psychologist, Registered Social Worker
From Our Founder
Clear Minds Counselling was built around a simple idea: **therapy should create change.**
Too often, people come to us after spending years understanding their struggles. They can tell us where a pattern came from, recognize that a reaction isn't helping them, and know exactly what they *should* be doing differently—yet when real life happens, the same response takes over.
That isn't because they haven't tried hard enough. It's because understanding something consciously doesn't necessarily change what the brain and body have learned to do automatically.
That's why we operate differently.
At Clear Minds, our therapists don't rely on one approach or simply sit across from you and talk about the problem. We work **bottom up, top down and side to side**, using evidence-based, neuroscience-informed and experiential approaches to address thoughts and beliefs, nervous-system responses, unconscious patterns and learned reactions.
We believe in creating experiences within therapy that allow clients to practice something different—not just understand something differently. We challenge patterns, build practical skills, regulate responses and help clients create new evidence that the brain can use to update what it has learned from the past.
Our therapists have their own personalities, specialties and clinical approaches, but the philosophy behind Clear Minds remains consistent: **therapy should translate into real life.**
Whether you're coming to us for individual, couples or family counselling, our goal isn't to keep you in therapy forever. It's to help you understand what's happening, change the patterns that are getting in your way, and develop skills you can continue using long after you leave our office.
**You don't have to keep repeating the same patterns.**
Maybe you're ready for something different.
Kyla Hooper
President & Psychotherapist
Clear Minds Counselling Ltd.
*Real World Solutions for Real Time Challenges.*
6 Years Experience
Online in Nanaimo, BC
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapists in Nanaimo, BC Statistics
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapists in Nanaimo, BC average 10 years of experience and charge around $159 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (91%), Depression (79%), and Stress (71%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$159
Accept insurance
81%
Offer sliding scale
58%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
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| 49% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 91% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 79% | Depression |
| 71% | Stress |
| 69% | Self Esteem |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Loss or Grief |
| 63% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 68% | Teen |
| 65% | Senior |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | Women |
| 59% | Men |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 38% | Christian |