Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Waterloo, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Impulse Control Disorders
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
In-Person Near Waterloo, ON
Online in Waterloo, ON Ontario
Impulse Control Disorders
Zain Abideen
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP
Impulse control challenges can lead to actions that feel difficult to stop despite negative consequences. Therapy focuses on increasing awareness of triggers and building stronger emotional regulation and decision making skills.
1 Years Experience
Online in Waterloo, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Impulse Control Disorders
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 Waterloo, ON Ontario
Impulse Control Disorders
KDW Counselling & Consulting
Registered Psychotherapist, RP or RSW
When impulses feel hard to manage, life can feel chaotic or out of balance. You might find yourself reacting quickly, struggling to stop certain behaviors, or feeling regret after the fact. In therapy, we work on understanding what’s behind those urges and finding ways to slow things down. With practice, you can feel more in charge of your choices and build healthier patterns that support the life you want.
4 Years Experience
Online in Waterloo, ON Ontario
Impulse Control Disorders
Ilana Blumenkranz
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
I can create a treatment plan to help manage impulse control issues.
12 Years Experience
Online in Waterloo, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada average 12 years of experience and charge around $167 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (91%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (80%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (71%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$167
Accept insurance
82%
Offer sliding scale
80%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 91% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 80% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 71% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 60% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 58% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 58% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 56% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 78% | Teen |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 40% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Men |
| 71% | LGBTQ+ |
| 67% | Women |
| 51% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 51% | Christian |