Schizophrenia therapists in Burlington, ON
Browse Schizophrenia therapists in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Tamara Daniszewski
Registered Social Worker, M.ED, MSW, RSW
Schizophrenia can impact thoughts, emotions and daily functioning, but it doesn’t erase one’s identity or potential for a meaningful life. Therapy offers support with coping skills, insight, emotional processing and family education, often alongside medical treatment. With care and consistency, stability is possible.
13 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7M 4P6
Online in Burlington, ON
Lisa O'Donovan
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
I work with clients experiencing schizophrenia, offering a compassionate, psychodynamic approach to support understanding emotional experiences, exploring internal patterns, and fostering connection and stability.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7N 3M6
Online in Burlington, ON
Mind By Design®
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychology and Coaching Clinics
Schizophrenia affects the sufferer’s ability to determine what is real and what is not. This experience is known as “psychoses”, and can take the form of hallucinations (sensory experiences that go against reality; such as hearing people talking to you who are not there), and delusions (a strong belief that does not correspond with reality). Unlike what is depicted in pop-media sufferers of schizophrenia often experience auditory hallucinations over visual ones.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burlington, ON
Online in Burlington, ON
Arzu Ferguson
Psychologist, M.Sc., RP, C. Psych.
I provide psychological support for individuals experiencing schizophrenia or other psychotic symptoms, including changes in thinking, perception, or emotional experience. These experiences can feel confusing, distressing, and isolating, both for individuals and their families.
Therapy focuses on providing a structured, supportive space to better understand these experiences, strengthen coping strategies, and improve day-to-day functioning. I work collaboratively with clients (and, when appropriate, their support systems) to enhance stability, reduce distress, and support overall well-being.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burlington, ON
Online in Burlington, ON
Ps. I Love You Psychotherapy | M. Caracciolo Professional Corporation
Registered Psychotherapist, HBEd, MA (Hons.), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), C-DBT
Schizophrenia is usually treated with an individually tailored combination of talking therapy and medicine (via referral). The goal is to provide day-to-day support and treatment while ensuring you have as much independence as possible through tailored modalities.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burlington, ON
Online in Burlington, ON
Yasmin Rombola-Bacchus
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, Registered Psychotherapist, Dipl. Psych.
I utilize CBT for psychosis which can help individuals recognize and challenge delusions or hallucinations while fostering better coping skills for stress and social situations. I can also support emotional regulation, help build stronger relationships, encourage adherence to treatment plans, and create a foundation for improved stability and quality of life.
3 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON (Online Only)
Cynthia Sewell, Embrace Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CH CHyp
Schizophrenia is a severe and persistent mental illness, however, life is not over. Support is key. Medication can be very important and therapy can also provide a safe space to talk about how you mind is processing the world. It is different and that's ok.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burlington, ON
Online in Burlington, ON
Grounded Minds Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Danielle Kirshenbaum is a therapist with Grounded Minds that has many years of experience working with psychosis and schizophrenia. Please reach out today to schedule a free 15 minute consultation call.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burlington, ON
Online in Burlington, ON
Harness of Joy Psychotherapy Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RCSW EMDRIA Approved Consultant & Credit Provider
Anchor in the Storm: Restoring Dignity, Stability, and Internal Peace
Navigating schizophrenia—or caring for a loved one who is—often feels like being cast adrift in a world where reality itself feels fragmented and unpredictable. Intrusive auditory or visual hallucinations, persistent paranoia, disorganized thoughts, or periods of profound emotional flatness can create a deep, frightening disconnect from the people and environments around you.
Schizophrenia is not a personal weakness or a lost cause; it is a complex, neurobiological condition that places your nervous system under continuous strain. The intense fatigue of trying to make sense of distressing sensory experiences, paired with the heavy weight of social stigma, can leave you feeling isolated, misunderstood, and exhausted.
At Harness of Joy Psychotherapy Services, we offer a compassionate, steadfast sanctuary where you are always seen as a whole human being—never defined by a neurological diagnosis. Guided by our foundational values of empathy, integrity, tailored care, and authentic growth, we provide gentle, practical therapy that works alongside medical care to help you reclaim stability and control over your daily life.
Through our heart-centered, neurobiologically-grounded approach, we support you to:
Build Somatic and Sensory Grounding: Learn body-centered grounding practices to soothe nervous system hyper-vigilance, reduce sensory overload, and anchor your awareness securely in the present moment.
Develop Compassionate Reality-Testing: Navigate distressing hallucinations or paranoid thoughts in a non-judgmental environment, building practical coping strategies to diminish their power and emotional impact.
Foster Resilience and Autonomy: Strengthen daily living strategies, rebuild self-trust, and collaborate closely with your broader support team—including medical professionals and family—to cultivate lasting balance, self-advocacy, and restored vitality.
You do not have to carry the disorienting weight of schizophrenia alone. With gentle, tailored support that honors your unique humanity, it is entirely possible to step out of constant survival mode, rebuild your internal anchor, and live a life filled with meaning, connection, and peace.
26 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON (Online Only)
Schizophrenia therapists in Burlington, ON Statistics
Schizophrenia therapists in Burlington, ON average 13 years of experience and charge around $175 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (94%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (76%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (76%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$175
Accept insurance
94%
Offer sliding scale
94%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 19% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 76% |
In Person and Online |
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| 24% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 94% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 76% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 76% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 65% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 65% | Narrative Therapy |
| 65% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 59% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 82% | Teen |
| 76% | Senior |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 41% | Children |
Client Focus
| 88% | Men |
| 88% | Women |
| 82% | LGBTQ+ |
| 76% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 71% | Asian |