Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Dresden, ON
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Impulse Control
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If you struggle with impulse control, you may find yourself acting quickly in ways you later regret. Whether it is spending, gambling, explosive reactions, sexual behaviours, or other urges, the pull can feel intense and immediate. You may promise yourself it will not happen again, only to feel caught in the same cycle. Over time, this can lead to shame, damaged relationships, and a loss of confidence in your own self-control.
At Selah Counselling, we approach impulse control disorders with compassion and structure. Impulsivity is often connected to nervous system dysregulation, unmet emotional needs, trauma, or difficulty tolerating distress. Together, we work to slow the cycle down. We strengthen awareness of triggers, build distress tolerance skills, and develop practical strategies that increase pause and choice. Our goal is not simply to stop behaviours, but to help you understand what is driving them and to build the internal steadiness that supports lasting change. You can learn to respond intentionally rather than impulsively.
29 Years Experience
Online in Dresden, ON
Impulse Control
Dr. Kim Edwards
Psychologist, C.Psych.
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) is a term used to describe a number of ongoing repetitive self-grooming behaviours (including hair-pulling - Trichotillomania, skin-picking – Excoriation Disorder/Dermatillomania, nail-biting, teeth-grinding) that can cause lots of distress (e.g., shame, isolation) and impairment (e.g., avoidance of social situations, missed school, pain, hair loss) despite efforts to try and stop these behaviours.BFRBs are not simple habits that are easy to just stop if one tries hard enough. Seeking a specialized therapist is often needed to learn management and coping skills.
BFRBs are thought to be more common than once believed, affecting at least 2-5% of the general population. Unfortunately, despite being widespread, few doctors are aware of how to effectively treat these disorders leaving many individuals and their families confused and frightened about where to begin. Fortunately, at MindFit, we have treatment experts that offer comprehensive assessments as well as specialized and effective treatments for BFRBs.
MindFit’s approach to treating BFRBs involves (generally) a 10 session weekly Habit Busters program based on the Comprehensive Behavioural (ComB) treatment for BFRBs and involved additional components including Habit Reversal Training (which includes awareness training, competing response training, and social support), stimulus control procedures (considering environmental changes that make it harder to pick, pull etc.), distress tolerance and mindfulness strategies, and cognitive behavioural therapy (which includes addressing maladaptive/unhelpful thoughts that may contribute to pulling as well as that may impact her sense of confidence). The program is followed by biweekly to monthly booster sessions to help maintain gains. Handouts are sent ahead of each session and participants graduate from the program with a toolbox of strategies to manage BFRBs.
11 Years Experience
Online in Dresden, ON
Impulse Control
Adriana King -Aurora Therapy & Neurofeedback
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Neurofeedback can be a great addition to any treatment program to help clients with emotion regulation that can make individuals be more likely to make impulsive behaviours.
11 Years Experience
Online in Dresden, ON
Impulse Control
Marjan Emami
Counsellor/Therapist, MD, RTC #3608, MPCC-Provisional #4797, ACTA #3122
Impulse control disorders often stem from trauma, unmet needs, or difficulties with emotional regulation. In therapy, I provide a safe, supportive space for clients to explore impulses without judgment. Through co-regulation and expanding the window of tolerance, impulses gradually soften, helping clients experience them without acting on them and develop greater self-awareness and control.
2 Years Experience
Online in Dresden, ON (Online Only)
Impulse Control
Watras Counselling and Psychotherapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, BSc
Impulses take many shapes and forms and oftentimes, can make an individual feel so powerless and frustrated with why they may feel or behave the way that they do. We may ask ourselves "why do I want to do this" or "why do I do this", and answering these questions is the first step in treatment. I take a proactive approach in creating a treatment protocol for clients with impulse control issues to aid them in alleviating the problematic behaviour(s).
5 Years Experience
Online in Dresden, ON (Online Only)
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Dresden, ON Statistics
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Dresden, ON average 12 years of experience and charge around $170 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (89%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (77%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (72%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$170
Accept insurance
83%
Offer sliding scale
77%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 89% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 77% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 72% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 60% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 57% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 57% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 53% | Narrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 77% | Teen |
| 68% | Senior |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 34% | Children |
Client Focus
| 74% | Men |
| 72% | LGBTQ+ |
| 68% | Women |
| 55% | Christian |
| 55% | Military / Veterans |