Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Pembroke, ON
Browse Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Pembroke, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Nathan Kretzschmar
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Struggling with impulses can create cycles of shame, regret, secrecy, or feeling out of control. Therapy can help you slow down the space between urge and action, understand what triggers certain behaviours, and build skills for emotional regulation and values-based decision-making. My approach is compassionate, practical, and focused on helping you regain a sense of choice.
13 Years Experience
Online in Pembroke, ON (Online Only)
Ashleigh Bell
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Qualifying
Acting before thinking can lead to regret, conflict, or shame. We’ll explore what drives your impulses, strengthen self-awareness and pause skills, and build practical strategies to help you choose responses that align with your values.
5 Years Experience
Online in Pembroke, ON
Strength in Heart Counselling
Treatment Center, RSW, RCC, CCC
Difficulty managing impulses can affect many areas of life. We help clients identify triggers and learn strategies for self-control and decision-making. Our goal is to support healthier habits and improved well-being.
8 Years Experience
Online in Pembroke, ON
Maria Christopoulos
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., M.Sc., RP
Impulsive behaviours can sometimes have a negative (sometimes long lasting impact). Utilizing Behavioural techniques and working to control these impulsive behaviours can lead to better decision making and positive and healthy habits.
10 Years Experience
Online in Pembroke, ON
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 Pembroke, ON
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Pembroke, ON Statistics
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Pembroke, ON average 12 years of experience and charge around $169 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
$169
Accept insurance
83%
Offer sliding scale
77%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
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 |
| 70% | Senior |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 74% | Men |
| 72% | LGBTQ+ |
| 68% | Women |
| 57% | Christian |
| 57% | Persons with Disabilities |