Thinking Disorders therapists in Vanier, ON
Browse Thinking Disorders therapists in Vanier, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Erin Ibrahim
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP(Q)
Difficult thinking patterns, whether intrusive thoughts, obsessive loops, or beliefs that twist in ways you cannot untangle alone, can be exhausting and isolating. In Ajax, Pickering, and across Durham Region, I work with teens and adults experiencing cognitive patterns tied to anxiety, OCD traits, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Using CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and non pathologizing approaches, we build awareness of how your mind is working, create more spaciousness around the thoughts that hook you, and strengthen your ability to respond rather than be swept along.
1 Years Experience
Online in Vanier, ON
Alessia Zita | Zita Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapy (Qualifying)
Do you notice your thoughts feeling jumbled, confusing, or hard to control? Many people experience thinking patterns that feel fragmented, racing, or detached from reality, which can be frightening or isolating.
These experiences are not a flaw—they are meaningful signals about how your mind is processing stress, trauma, or thought patterns. What matters is how we respond when these thoughts arise. Together, we can explore your experiences, develop strategies to stay grounded and oriented, and help you feel more in control, connected, and lighter over time. You think this way for a reason. Let’s explore why, and what comes next.
2 Years Experience
Online in Vanier, ON (Online Only)
Robert M. Lee
Registered Psychotherapist
Thinking disorders can make it feel like your mind is working against you—racing thoughts, intrusive ideas, obsessive patterns, or difficulty distinguishing reality from perception. My approach integrates mindfulness, depth psychology, and somatic awareness to help you develop a grounded relationship with your thoughts. Rather than fighting or suppressing them, we explore their deeper origins, uncovering patterns that may be rooted in trauma, anxiety, or existential struggles. Therapy provides a space to cultivate clarity, resilience, and a more balanced, centered way of engaging with your mind.
2 Years Experience
Online in Vanier, ON
Michelle Directo
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP, ExA
Our thoughts can be a powerful tool that may be both unhelpful and helpful to our wellbeing. Thoughts are interconnected with our emotions and how we behave. Let us unlock some of these thought patterns together to help you distinguish how it affects you and others. My hope is that you will feel empowered to change your thought processes and build strategies towards positive healthier mindsets.
8 Years Experience
Online in Vanier, ON
Samantha Williams-Lauder
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Thinking difficulties can affect clarity, communication, focus, memory, decision-making, and how safe or connected you feel. Therapy can offer support with grounding, coping, emotional regulation, stress reduction, and navigating the impact of these experiences on daily life. I work collaboratively and encourage coordinated care when additional medical or psychiatric support is needed.
1 Years Experience
Online in Vanier, ON
Thinking Disorders therapists in Vanier, ON Statistics
Thinking Disorders therapists in Vanier, ON average 12 years of experience and charge around $163 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (85%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (68%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (66%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$163
Accept insurance
83%
Offer sliding scale
80%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 85% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 68% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 66% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 66% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 59% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 56% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 56% | Narrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 73% | Teen |
| 61% | Senior |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 78% | Women |
| 73% | LGBTQ+ |
| 68% | Men |
| 56% | Black / African American |
| 56% | Christian |