Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Peter Stathakos
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Social Worker, BBA, MDiv, MSW, CMAT, CSAT
I help individuals and couples navigating challenges such as sex or love addiction, affairs, porn use, sexual trauma, and other struggles. I also support partners and families as they work through the impact these experiences can have. Together, we create a personalized plan that supports your unique needs and relationships while encouraging meaningful, lasting change.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 1M6
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
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Caroline Boutefeu
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I was a practicing Psychologist in Belgium since 2014. Recently I moved to Canada and am registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
I have experience managing trauma, depression, anxiety, and addiction among other issues. I work extensively with survivors of childhood sexual abuse and other forms of trauma using trauma focused modalities (those that research shows works when treating the difficulties that you are experiencing).
When I work with clients, I start by understanding your story and goals. I then use this information to tailor a treatment plan to meet your needs. initiate with an in-depth understanding of your story, which is guided by a personalized treatment plan using an array of therapies. Our approach is flexible and informed by your evolving needs, with open communication guiding us toward your healing and personal growth.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5V 1X9
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
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Dr. Kim Edwards
Psychologist, C.Psych.
Hi I am Dr. Kim Edwards, a Clinical and Health Psychologist registered in Ontario and New York. Dr. Edwards has significant experience with complex cases and sees children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of presenting concerns including:
✓ anxiety
✓ attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
✓ body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRB)
✓ chronic pain and somatic symptoms (e.g., headaches)
✓ depression
✓ difficulties coping with stress
✓ emotion-regulation challenges
✓ excoriation disorder (skin picking or dermatillomania)
✓ low mood
✓ OCD
✓ trichotillomania (hair pulling)
✓ tic disorders / Tourette syndrome
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
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Jennifer Morley
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BSc, BA, CCPA
It’s not easy being human right now. Especially when you’re carrying anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, or the quiet exhaustion that comes from holding everything together for everyone else. I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves or the people they care about, and who are ready for meaningful change.
My approach to therapy is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I draw from evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches, helping clients build insight, emotional regulation, and healthier patterns in relationships. I place strong emphasis on safety, trust, and understanding the whole person, not just the symptoms that brought them to therapy.
I have extensive experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, high stress, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. I believe therapy should feel like a space where you don’t have to perform, explain away your feelings, or have it all figured out. Together, we slow things down, make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, and work toward greater clarity, connection, and emotional ease.
3 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Ps. I Love You Psychotherapy | M. Caracciolo Professional Corporation
Registered Psychotherapist, HBEd, MA (Hons.), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), C-DBT
They say our greatest weakness lies in giving up! We have all been there. My name is Maria Veronica Caracciolo, and I decided that if life was going to be difficult, I would become its greatest “warrior” and teach others to do the same. Too often we use our armour to hide our inner selves, rather than see it as our strength which only comes from taking a risk, facing our fears, taking a step forward, and learning that every battle is won with wisdom. I am here to empower you to take that chance on yourself — your mind is a powerful force, but you are its master.
Through various forms of therapy, one can explore different perspectives, coping skills, and motivators to establish better relationships; self-esteem and self-direction; deal with complicated family or couple dynamics; face a significant crisis or transition; manage substance use or addiction; and collaboratively make cognitive and behavioral changes to better emotional, mental, and even physical health!
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M9B 6H8
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
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Lolita Abramyan
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, RP
I am accepting new patients both virtually and in-person with flexible availability!
You are not alone in your struggle, and there is a way out of it. I am here to support anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, chronic pain, grief, interpersonal relationships, and more. I provide meaningful guidance and a deep understanding to each of my clients while teaching them healthy ways to take control of their life and cope with life's challenges. My goal is to help my clients become happier, healthier, and more balanced. It is my passion to help people tap into their internal strength and grow into the best version of themvelves!
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4W 0B1
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
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Sierra Gaudreault
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Are you someone who is your own harshest critic? Do traumatic experiences, complicated family dynamics or intense emotions get in the way of the life you want? Are you looking for a therapist that considers the broader social issues that impact your life and mental health? I offer a blend of tangible coping tools and deeper processing to help you build a life worth living.
Some examples of challenges we might address in therapy could be: anxiety and panic, stress and burnout, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and dissociation, OCD, body image, relationships, social issues, identity and life transitions.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5S 1X6
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
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First Step Men's Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, ASAT, EMDR
First Step Men's Therapy was created with one purpose: help men across Ontario lead healthier, happier, more connected lives. Many of our clients come to us feeling lost, broken, powerless, isolated, disconnected, and distracted. Many men try to get better on their own, only to stumble further. Our goal is to work with you to learn more about yourself and develop the tools, resources, and awareness needed to grow, heal, and live. Whether you are struggling with addiction, trauma, grief, anger, anxiety, depression, shame, depression, or any other mental health challenge, we are here to help.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5G 1Z3
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
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Manisha Grewal
Counsellor/Therapist, BA (Hons), MA, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Do you tend to replay past events in your mind over and over, and spiral into worries about the future? Do you struggle with boundaries, people-pleasing, or relationships, causing you to "overgive" to others while abandoning your own needs? Many people describe feeling like they’re moving through life on autopilot — weighed down by overthinking, low mood, or the pressure to keep everyone else happy. You might notice people-pleasing tendencies, difficulty maintaining boundaries, or a pattern of overgiving that leaves you drained, ungrounded, and disconnected from yourself. Here, you’ll find a warm, calm space where your feelings are validated and your voice genuinely matters. Together, we’ll engage in meaningful, deep processing work, explore what's fuelling your distress, and gently uncover the deeper experiences and patterns shaping your emotional world. Alongside this, we’ll build practical tools to regulate your nervous system and ease your symptoms in the present, helping you reconnect with a more empowered, resilient, and self-aware version of yourself. I bring the richness of three cultures, four languages, and the lived experience of being both a first- and third-generation immigrant. My background in the medical field also allows me to integrate physiological and psychological insight. These parts of who I am allow me to deeply empathize with the immigrant journey across generations, as well as the ways culture, family expectations, and identity can shape mental health. No matter your background or story, I aim to meet you with genuine understanding, respect, and compassion. I am a proud ally to LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC communities and offer inclusive, compassionate care for all backgrounds and lived experiences. If what I’ve shared resonates, we may be a good fit. If you're curious about working together, let's start with a free, no-pressure 30-min video consultation, where we can connect and chat in a calm, relaxed space.
✨ Evening and weekend appointments available
✨ Free 30-minute consultation to get started
2 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Kim Foster Yardley, The Mental Game Clinic
Psychologist, MA C. Psych
The Mental Game Clinic is a team of registered psychologists, psychotherapists and mental performance consultants with a specific interest in performance excellence. We work collaboratively with our clients to achieve their goals for therapy, life and their careers. We change the world by supporting the people who change the world.
21 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
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Yasmin Rombola-Bacchus
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, Registered Psychotherapist, Dipl. Psych.
I see therapy as a sacred space that offers clients the opportunity to pause from the constant distractions life presents to engage and reflect on our inner and outer worlds. While this process may at times feel challenging or even painful, it can also lead to peaceful and celebratory reflections. I am committed to ensuring that clients feel seen, heard, and respected, and that our conversations lead to unique transformations achieved through empowerment.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 1B5
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
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Heal(ing) Trauma Therapy
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBA, MPsy
Personally, I understand what it is like to grow up in a difficult family which resulted in much trauma. As a young adult, I made a series of problematic choices which included abusive relationships, alcohol and drug abuse, and general neglect of myself. I realized that my trauma was not my fault but healing from it, so that I no longer suffered and passed that suffering onto others, was my responsibility. My wellness journey has been long and hard fought, and continues today and will forever more. The work is necessary, as all healing is possible. My hope is to share both my personal and professional knowledge and experiences with others to help guide them on their own journeys towards their own healing.
14 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Samuele Bariani
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Hi! My name is Samuele and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and Clinical Supervisor with The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I am fluent in English and Italian and I can speak functional Spanish. With over 9 years of experience, I support individuals, couples, and families who are seeking meaningful change and healing in their lives. My work focuses on helping people navigate life’s challenges, reconnect with their strengths, and move toward a greater sense of peace and wholeness. Often, our journey toward healing begins when we pause to reflect on the experiences that have shaped us – especially the moments where we may have felt shame, alienation, or fragmentation. In therapy, we create space to gently explore these stories, fostering understanding, compassion, and the possibility for growth and transformation.
If you feel ready, I would be honored to walk alongside you on your healing journey.
I also provide supervision to therapists and students who are looking to strengthen their confidence and competence in their clinical work.
In my free time, I enjoy hiking, cooking, exploring the beauty of nature in every season, reading, travelling, and connecting with others.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5S 2T9
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
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Bhavna Lalwani
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling, RP
My journey into this field is deeply personal. Having lived with anxiety, navigated grief, and taken on caregiving responsibilities early in life, I became committed to understanding mental health not only intellectually but in ways that could support genuine coping and healing.
I understand what it can feel like to be stuck, lost, or caught in what seems like an endless loop of discouragement and emotional fatigue. These experiences have shaped the empathy and perspective I bring to my work.
Through my work with individuals from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds, I have come to believe that human resilience is universal. Even in the most difficult circumstances, people find ways to endure and move forward. As a therapist, my goal is to support you in rediscovering your inner strength—helping you find clarity, reconnect with yourself, and rebuild a sense of hope and trust in your path forward.
15 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Serenity Ridge Therapy
Counsellor/Therapist, RP (Qualifying), CCC
Here at Serenity Ridge Therapy, Katie & Kaitlynn welcome you, where we are rooted in connection and grounded together. We offer a warm, collaborative space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and move toward meaningful change at your own pace. We are relational and trauma-informed, supporting both mind and body as you navigate stress, life transitions, relationship challenges or other struggles. Wherever you’re starting from, we’re here to meet you with care, curiosity, and respect for your unique journey.
1 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Lauren Kalvari
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RSW
Very little about human experience surprises me anymore — yet people continue to move and inspire me.
I am deeply open-minded, curious, and grounded in a strong sense of relational and community responsibility. My work is shaped by decades of clinical practice and by a lived understanding of complexity, resilience, and care under pressure. I bring steadiness, intuition, and a thoughtful sense of humour into the therapeutic space, creating an environment where people can feel safe enough to speak honestly and begin to heal.
I am also attentive to the spiritual, cultural, and meaning-making dimensions of people's lives, including experiences of spiritual or religious harm, loss of community, and the search to rebuild identity after trauma. Therapy is not about fixing what is broken, but about creating space for integration, dignity, safety, and renewed choice.
Professionally, I have worked within provincial mental health and welfare systems and continue to support charitable and community-based initiatives focused on intimate partner violence. I have also been involved in a federally funded research project examining coercive control and the challenges faced by culturally insular communities, work that informs my clinical and supervisory practice.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, relational and responsive to each person's inner world and culture. I draw primarily from psychodynamic and relational traditions, alongside somatic and trauma-informed approaches, adapting therapy to the pace, needs and lived experience of the individual. This includes support for individuals affected by intimate partner violence, spiritual abuse, and trauma within religious or culturally insular communities.
34 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Mind Path Therapy
Therapist, MSW, RSW
Psychotherapy should be more than identifying symptoms and applying a one-size-fits-all method. My approach is collaborative and integrative, grounded in a holistic assessment that sees you in the full context of your life. That means paying close attention to your experiences, creating a mutual understanding of where the pain lies, and developing the insights and skills that will empower you to move forward toward the relationships and goals that matter most to you. I bring decades of experience as a social worker and psychotherapist working with diverse clients and cultures, and offer a warm, non-judgmental space where real and lasting change becomes possible.
9 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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James "Jamie" Myslik
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Hi! I've been a practicing counsellor for eighteen years working with folks from all walks of life with all the challenges that life throws at them, such as work stress, life transitions, relationship stress, bereavement and loss, ageing, histories of trauma, concerns around sex and sexuality, and much more. Oftentimes those issues show up through anxiety, depression, shame, anger, social anxiety, or just feeling overwhelmed. I like to help folks connect to their emotions, deal with their stresses, and generally build the life they're looking for. In feedback from my clients I'm told I'm compassionate, non-judgemental, easy to open up to, and offer a good balance of working with the head and the heart. I also bring a lot of humour to sessions.
While I'm a generalist practitioner, I often work with 2SLGBTQIA+ folks (and am queer myself), men, and people looking to explore their emotional selves.
I currently offer individual therapy for adults online, and can offer walk-and-talk and nature therapy if our locations allow.
18 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Cimberly R Nesker
Registered Psychotherapist, B.A., MSc., PG Dip, CCC, CRPO
It is my belief that therapy is needed, by almost everyone, at some point in their life. Having someone who is an outside, objective advocate is often the first step to greater understanding of ourselves, our concerns and our worries.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4S 1Y2
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
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Hailey Goldberg
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker (MSW), DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™
Hailey is a Registered Social Worker who is a passionate advocate for mental health and is committed to helping others navigate challenges while improving quality of life. Hailey specializes in the treatment of anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, self-harming behaviours, as well as suicidal ideations. She believes that every person can benefit from talking with a counsellor; there is no problem too big or too small! Mental health is health - meaning we all have it! Hailey is passionate about mental health and dedicated to enriching the lives of her clients. Together she can work to identify your strengths and achieve wellness.
11 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, and its therapy landscape reflects this extraordinary diversity, with practitioners representing hundreds of cultural backgrounds and dozens of languages. The city's high cost of living and intensely competitive professional environment drive demand for therapists addressing financial anxiety, burnout, and the psychological pressures of ambitious urban life. CAMH — the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health — is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, providing major institutional resources alongside Toronto's vast private practice and counselling community. Ontario's OHIP coverage is limited for psychotherapy, so many residents use extended health benefits or pay out of pocket to access private therapy.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $170 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (88%), Depression (85%), and Trauma and PTSD (79%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$170
Accept insurance
84%
Offer sliding scale
64%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 85% | Depression |
| 79% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 70% | Self Esteem |
| 69% | Stress |
| 64% | Loss or Grief |
| 59% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 69% | Teen |
| 55% | Senior |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Christian |
| 32% | Persons with Disabilities |