Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Whitby, ON
Browse Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Whitby, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Impulse Control
Durham Psychotherapy (In-person + Direct Billing Available)
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Urge-surfing skills, trigger mapping, and accountability for shopping, gaming, sex, or substances. A clear 7-day plan to start.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Whitby, ON
Online in Whitby, ON
Impulse Control
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 Whitby, ON (Online Only)
Impulse Control
Edan Tasca
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Qualifying
We treat impulse control disorders (shopping, gaming, sex, substances) with urge-surfing skills, triggers mapping, and accountability that fits your life. Expect a simple plan for the next 7 days. Change starts small and sticks.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Whitby, ON
Online in Whitby, ON
Impulse Control
Madeleine Krupl
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
DBT and CBT tools to pause, choose, and repair. We’ll identify cues, build alternatives, and create accountability supports that fit your life.
8 Years Experience
Online in Whitby, ON (Online Only)
Impulse Control
Ashleigh Bell
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Qualifying
Acting before thinking can lead to regret, conflict, or shame. We’ll explore what drives your impulses, strengthen self-awareness and pause skills, and build practical strategies to help you choose responses that align with your values.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Whitby, ON
Online in Whitby, ON
Impulse Control
Sherine Chacko
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Online therapy for impulse-control issues (shopping, gaming, sex, substances) using urge-surfing, trigger mapping, and accountability that fits your life. A clear plan for the next 7 days, then we iterate.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Whitby, ON
Online in Whitby, ON
Impulse Control
Rubina Gogna
Registered Psychotherapist, B.A., M.A., Registered Psychotherapist
An impulse control disorder is a condition in which a person has trouble controlling emotions or behaviors. Often, the behaviors violate the rights of others or conflict with societal norms and the law. With the CBT approach some of these behaviors can be managed.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Whitby, ON
Online in Whitby, ON
Impulse Control
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 Whitby, ON
Online in Whitby, ON
Impulse Control
Bonny Kaman Li
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Therapy for impulse control difficulties helps clients understand the triggers and patterns behind impulsive behavior and build strategies to pause, reflect, and respond more intentionally.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Whitby, ON
Online in Whitby, ON
Impulse Control
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 Whitby, ON
Online in Whitby, ON
Whitby is a Durham Region community east of Toronto, notably home to Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, one of Ontario's largest dedicated mental health hospitals, which reflects the significance of mental health as a local concern and provides specialized inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services that make the area an important hub for mental health care in the eastern Greater Toronto Area. The city has grown rapidly as a commuter community for Toronto, with GO Transit service making the journey manageable, and the pressures of long commutes and the costs of homeownership are among the stressors residents bring to therapy. A private therapy sector serves those seeking outpatient counselling, and the presence of Ontario Shores means that more intensive mental health needs can be addressed locally rather than requiring travel to Toronto. Common therapy concerns include commuter and work-life stress, family and parenting pressures, anxiety, and the transition challenges of a rapidly growing community.
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Whitby, ON Statistics
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Whitby, ON average 12 years of experience and charge around $171 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (89%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (77%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (70%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$171
Accept insurance
83%
Offer sliding scale
77%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
|
| 34% |
Male |
|
| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
|
| 3% |
Non-Binary |
|
Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 40% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 89% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 77% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 70% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 57% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 57% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 55% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 51% | Narrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 77% | Teen |
| 68% | Senior |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 34% | Children |
Client Focus
| 72% | Men |
| 70% | LGBTQ+ |
| 66% | Women |
| 55% | Christian |
| 55% | Military / Veterans |