Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapists in Willowdale West, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mind By Design®
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychology and Coaching Clinics
Mind By Design® is all things mental health: We're dedicated to providing accessible, comprehensive, and personalized care for our clients' mental health needs. Our cutting-edge approach to mental wellness combines the latest research and technology to provide individual, couple, family, and group therapy for all ages. We specialize in helping individuals with motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, slip and fall cases, long-term disabilities, and more. Our team of experts conducts over 15 types of psychological assessments to provide the best possible care for our clients. With over 25 locations across Ontario and services available in multiple languages, we're committed to welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and identities.
Contact our head office located in Oakville or visit our website to learn more. Whatever your goal might be, we're eager to help you achieve the results you want.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Willowdale West, ON
Online in Willowdale West, ON Ontario
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Shanna Budzinsky
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
*Accepting New Clients* I believe that our healing begins with both safety and support. As a therapist, I strive to provide a nurturing environment where you can feel accepted and empowered to explore your stories and experiences. My journey towards becoming a psychotherapist began with my own mental health struggles relating to trauma and addiction. Those experiences of recovery and healing helped me discover the healing power of relationships. I work with individuals aged 14+ and couples and offer a free 15-minute consultation to ensure I am the proper fit for your journey.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Willowdale West, ON
Online in Willowdale West, ON Ontario
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Kalyna Scherbluk
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Qualifying
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or unsure of who you are anymore? Maybe you're navigating anxiety, depression, low self-worth, or relationship challenges. You might feel lost in transition—grappling with a recent change, a difficult past, or trying to break free from behaviours that leave you feeling disconnected. These emotions can be heavy and confusing, and it’s okay if you’re not sure where to start. I’m here to help you make sense of what you're feeling and why. Therapy with me offers a compassionate, person-centred space where your story is honoured and explored with curiosity, not judgment. With training in Emotion-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based, CBT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy, I offer an integrative, trauma-informed approach tailored to your needs. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your struggles, increase self-understanding, and work toward the emotional clarity and change you're seeking. You don’t have to carry these feelings alone. Whether you're navigating life transitions, feeling anxious or emotionally stuck, or looking to strengthen your sense of self and relationships, we can explore this together. Reach out to discuss how I can support you.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Willowdale West, ON
Online in Willowdale West, ON Ontario
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Malik Smith
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BA, RSW
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, trapped in cycles of unhealthy behaviours, or the impacts of past trauma? Do your emotions lead you to engage in patterns you wish you could break? I can understand these feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, and what seems to be uncontrollable, and I'm here to make them easier. If you are looking for clarity on why you feel this way and want to regain a sense of control or stability, now might be the time to reach out to a therapist who can help. Understanding your emotional and behavioural patterns is the first step toward change, and I am here to guide you through this process.
With over 7 years specializing in anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma, I have developed an understanding of how these issues can intertwine and complicate one's life. Together, we will explore the roots of your struggles, providing you with the knowledge and strategies to not only cope but thrive. Whether it's managing emotions, overcoming addictive behaviours, or healing from emotional pain, my goal is to empower you with the awareness and resources to move forward confidently. Reach out to discuss how I can support you.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Willowdale West, ON
Online in Willowdale West, ON Ontario
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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 Near Willowdale West, ON
Online in Willowdale West, ON Ontario
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Infinite Horizons Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MCP, CCS, RP
We understand that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, this is why we've built a team of therapists who are friendly, down-to-earth, and also can challenge you at times - but always with care and gentleness. Our team offers warm, relatable, and evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique experiences. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for something to change, we’re here to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and self-compassion. We can't wait to meet you!
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Willowdale West, ON
Online in Willowdale West, ON Ontario
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Adelaide Pinder
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
I am a warm, compassionate and attentive therapist who values each person's life experiences. My approach to therapy is open, sincere and non-judgmental to journey alongside each client through their healing or growth process.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Willowdale West, ON
Online in Willowdale West, ON Ontario
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Bonny Kaman Li
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
I believe therapy should be a place where people feel safe enough to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves—often for the first time in a long while. Many individuals come to therapy carrying invisible burdens: unprocessed trauma, chronic stress, cultural or family expectations, or the exhaustion of always having to hold it together.
My work is grounded in a trauma-informed, emotion-focused approach that honours each person’s lived experience, cultural context, and nervous system. I integrate evidence-based modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and somatic-based interventions to help clients understand their emotional patterns, heal from past experiences, and develop practical strategies for daily life.
I value collaboration, transparency, and respect in the therapeutic relationship. Therapy is not about fixing or forcing change, but about creating the conditions for clarity, resilience, and self-trust to emerge. My goal is to support clients in building a more grounded, compassionate relationship with themselves and moving forward with greater confidence and emotional balance.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Willowdale West, ON
Online in Willowdale West, ON Ontario
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Audrey Kao
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Relationships — whether with a partner, friend, or family member — can bring stress, uncertainty, and pain.
Maybe you’re going through a breakup and feeling heartbroken. Or you’ve had a few relationships that didn’t work out and you’re starting to feel stuck in a pattern.
Perhaps you and your partner are arguing more than ever and you’re questioning where things are headed. Or you’re struggling with how to navigate a difficult family relationship.
Maybe a conflict with a friend has impacted you more than you expected. Or you’re feeling lonely and craving closer connections, but social anxiety or self-doubt are getting in the way.
If any of this feels familiar, you’re in the right place.
Hi! I'm Audrey - I'm a Registered Social Worker specializing in relationship issues. My goal is to support you in feeling secure, fulfilled, and at peace in all of your relationships, including with romantic partners, friends, and family.
If this sounds like something you'd like to work on, I'd love to chat more in a complimentary 15-min meet & greet call to see if we would be a good fit to work together. Feel free to reach out to me by email to request one!
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Willowdale West, ON
Online in Willowdale West, ON Ontario
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Adrienne Sharma-Richardson PhD MEd RP OCT
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Gestalt Psychotherapist Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Gottman Trained Couples Therapist
As a gestalt psychotherapist, who pairs gestalt training with somatic experiencing I can help support you in healing from your trauma.
No one in the Niagara Region utilizes the combination of these therapies and applies them to working with couples in crisis. Gottman (couples) and Post Induction Therapy training (relational/developmental trauma)
I am sorry to say but popular approaches to healing trauma like CBT will provide only temporary relief at best.
If you want to get to the root of your trauma and heal somatic experiencing (SE) is what you need and when supported with the power of relational gestalt therapy you will shift your shit!
SE focuses on regulating your nervous system.
With SE work trauma responses are completed and energy is released back into the system and with this the resolution and disappearance of physical complaints, including headaches, digestive problems, and pain syndromes can be resolved, and emotional regulation can be restored.
I will teach you how to work with your stress response - the body's innate alarm system in response to a perceived danger, also called the "Fight or Flight" response.
It is highly adaptive to danger and human survival when threats are physical, but less so when threats are psychological, or imaginary, among other somatic and relational skills.
I have been trained under Dr Abi Blakeslee part of Dr Peter A Levine's legacy group out of California for Somatic Experiencing and the late great Dr Bud Feder the author of Beyond the Hot Seat was on my dissertation committee overseeing a phenomenological study of the effectiveness of a gestalt therapy group I created to reduce stress in working informal caregivers of the elderly. I named the group process Stressed WOW (We Overloaded with Work).
Gestalt therapy is an extremely complex psychotherapy, too complex to describe in this short space.
The power of its effectiveness can only be experienced.
Most present day therapies have stolen bits and pieces of its praxis.
Get the whole again with a holistic, here and now, experiential therapy.
I am here for you... I've got your six!
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Willowdale West, ON
Online in Willowdale West, ON Ontario
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapists in Willowdale West, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapists in Willowdale West, Ontario, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $167 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (90%), Depression (87%), and Trauma and PTSD (75%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$167
Accept insurance
86%
Offer sliding scale
66%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 87% | Depression |
| 75% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Stress |
| 69% | Self Esteem |
| 61% | Loss or Grief |
| 56% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 70% | Teen |
| 53% | Senior |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Christian |
| 31% | Asian |