Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Wexford/Maryvale, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Impulse Control Disorders
Therapedia Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Our therapists help clients identify the action as it occurs and learn to replace it with a less harmful action/behaviour. Moreover, art therapy and mindfulness techniques help our clients gain a better insight of their emotional state of being.
14 Years Experience
Impulse Control Disorders
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.
24 Years Experience
Impulse Control Disorders
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.
8 Years Experience
Impulse Control Disorders
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.
15 Years Experience
Impulse Control Disorders
The Cohen Clinic
Psychologist, Psy.D.
At The Cohen Clinic, we recognize the difficulties that accompany impulse control disorders. Your clinician will work with you to identify areas in which you require support and help you identify adaptive coping mechanisms to utilize when struggling.
10 Years Experience
Impulse Control Disorders
Nisrine Maktabi
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters in Psychology
Using IFS parts therapy and EMDR
16 Years Experience
Impulse Control Disorders
Riki Stopnicki
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Impulse control disorders (ICDs) encompass a cluster of mental and behavioral disorders characterized by an absence of self-control and an inability to resist the impulse to engage in harmful actions. I use CBT which assists individuals in developing skills to recognize negative thought patterns and subsequently implement positive changes, enabling them to steer clear of potentially harmful behaviors. It serves as an effective method for acquiring strategies to cope with stress in healthy manners and achieve relaxation in various situations.
1 Years Experience
Impulse Control Disorders
Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health
Psychologist
We have a great team of 20+ therapists with varying skills and specialties including working with impulse control disorders.
21 Years Experience
Impulse Control Disorders
Dr. Tali Shenfield
Psychologist, PhD, C.Psych.
Our team has developed particular expertise in managing and treating Impulse Control Disorders. We understand that living with these conditions can present significant challenges, affecting every aspect of your life, from work and academic performance to personal relationships and self-esteem. Impulse Control Disorders can often lead to feelings of frustration, guilt, and sometimes social isolation.
Our Impulse Control Disorder management services play a vital role in helping individuals learn to manage their impulses effectively. We utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to each individual's unique needs, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and other evidence-based strategies. Our treatments aim to help you gain better control over your behaviors, understand the underlying triggers of your impulses, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and improve your overall quality of life.
Our aim is to help you navigate life with improved impulse control, not just manage, but to thrive. We believe that everyone deserves the chance to live their best life, and we're committed to helping you overcome the challenges posed by Impulse Control Disorders and achieve your full potential.
We look forward to the opportunity to work with you and help you gain control over your impulses. Remember, you're not alone; we're here to guide you every step of the way.
20 Years Experience
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.
9 Years Experience