Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Richmond Hill, ON
Browse Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Dr. Sangeeta Tanwar @ Tanwar Psychology
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Do you have difficulty controlling impulses such as hair pulling, or skin picking? Therapy can is an answer to resolve these issues. Reach out!
7 Years Experience
Online in Richmond Hill, ON (Online Only)
Bonny Kaman Li
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Impulse-related challenges often stem from difficulty regulating emotions or stress. Therapy supports skill development, awareness, and healthier coping strategies.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Richmond Hill, ON
Online in Richmond Hill, ON
Recalibrate Therapeutic Services
Registered Social Worker, B.A., Psych, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Determining effective strategies to manage and internalize techniques and thinking that will support individuals with impulse control issues.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Richmond Hill, ON
Online in Richmond Hill, ON
Mind By Design®
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychology and Coaching Clinics
Impulse control disorder is another mental disorder that is an improperly used term in pop media as it is usual to have routines that make us better even though it would not distress us if we could not do them. ICD on the other hand is when these routines start to impact the sufferer’s life, they inhibit them from fully functioning daily. Thus, people with ICD can feel as though their impulses and behaviours are outside of their control and are somehow unnatural.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Richmond Hill, ON
Online in Richmond Hill, ON
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
In-Person Near Richmond Hill, ON
Online in Richmond Hill, ON
Sanofer Ansari
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MACP
Approach: CBT, DBT-informed emotion regulation, mindfulness and emotion-focused approaches.
I help clients identify the emotions, thoughts, situations, and triggers that precede impulsive behaviours. Therapy focuses on increasing the pause between urge and action, strengthening distress tolerance, developing alternative coping strategies, and understanding the underlying emotional needs.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Richmond Hill, ON
Online in Richmond Hill, ON
Infinite Horizons Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MCP, CCS, RP
Struggling with impulse control can impact decision-making, relationships, and self-esteem. You may find yourself acting in ways you later regret. We work with you to build awareness of triggers and develop strategies to pause and choose differently. Over time, this can lead to greater control and confidence.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Richmond Hill, ON
Online in Richmond Hill, ON
Bhavna Verma
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, CC-S, DCP, MSc
Mindfulness skills can help to bring awareness to impulses and teach you how to be more in control of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
14 Years Experience
Online in Richmond Hill, ON (Online Only)
Samantha Williams-Lauder
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Impulse control struggles can lead to cycles of urges, actions, regret, shame, and feeling stuck. Therapy can help you understand triggers, strengthen emotional regulation, and build space between impulse and response. Together, we can develop practical strategies that support choice, accountability, and healthier coping.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Richmond Hill, ON
Online in Richmond Hill, ON
Therapedia Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
At Therapedia Centre, we provide psychotherapy for impulse control disorders in Toronto, North York, East York, and Yorkville, helping individuals who struggle with impulsive behaviors such as anger outbursts, compulsive spending, or self-destructive habits. Our therapists use Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients understand triggers, strengthen emotional regulation, and build self-control. Through supportive and goal-oriented sessions, clients learn to manage urges, improve decision-making, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Our approach fosters accountability, balance, and emotional stability for lasting behavioral change.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Richmond Hill, ON
Online in Richmond Hill, ON
Richmond Hill is a rapidly growing Toronto suburb in York Region with a majority Chinese population in many of its newer residential developments, alongside significant South Asian and Middle Eastern communities, creating strong demand for Mandarin-, Cantonese-, and Farsi-speaking therapists who can work within East Asian and Iranian cultural frameworks. The city's affluent suburban character and proximity to Toronto's tech and finance economy create a population with both the means and motivation to seek therapy, though help-seeking stigma in some East Asian and Middle Eastern communities remains a consideration. Mackenzie Health provides institutional mental health resources, with many residents also accessing the broader Greater Toronto Area therapy ecosystem. Richmond Hill's fast growth and relatively new development mean community ties can be shallow, and therapists frequently address social isolation and the challenge of belonging in a transient suburban environment.
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Richmond Hill, ON Statistics
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Richmond Hill, 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) (90%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (77%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (71%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$169
Accept insurance
83%
Offer sliding scale
77%
Gender ID
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Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 90% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 77% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 71% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 58% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 58% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 56% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 52% | Narrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 77% | Teen |
| 69% | Senior |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 73% | Men |
| 71% | LGBTQ+ |
| 67% | Women |
| 56% | Christian |
| 56% | Persons with Disabilities |