Dialectical Behavior (DBT) therapists in Willowdale, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Dialectical Behavior (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. Don't just take our word for it. Check out our testimonials and case studies to see how we've helped others – We're eager to help you too.
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.
15 Years Experience
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Alysha Bernstein
Registered Psychotherapist, RP(qualifying), MACP
You may be here because how you usually cope is not working right now. Sometimes we can feel 'stuck' or a 'burden' to those around us. I have a passion for working with individuals, youth, and families who are currently or have previously experienced; interpersonal conflict, anxiety, depression, trauma or complex trauma, grief, and issues with coping in daily life. Every client is different and I strive to work collaboratively with you to find a comfortable rhythm that best suits you. I focus on building a strong and trusting relationship together and knowing what you are getting into will help mediate those fears.
I have my Master’s in Counselling Psychology and am a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists. I have done post-graduate certifications in; Addictions and Mental Health, Clinical Traumatology, and therapeutic modalities (including Motivational Interviewing, DBT, CBT, Structural Family Therapy, EFT, and IFS). I am a trauma focused therapist.
I come at this work from years as a peer support facilitator. I've sat with individuals, families, and groups during exceptionally difficult periods in their lives. What I know how to do is to sit with what is hard, to listen empathetically, to build a space of safety and non-judgement, and create an authentic dialogue with you as we get to know one another.
4 Years Experience
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Alexandra Elias
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., Registered Psychotherapist
I believe that our past life experiences, attachments, and childhood adversity play a critical role in our present and future and that making connections from our past, in a safe way, can be incredibly helpful in becoming “unstuck”. I have been working with children, youth, adults, and families for over 20 yrs, via individual, family, and couple sessions.
I am continually working to be my best self so that I can continue to be passionate, empathic, and genuine in my work with my clients. I can truly say that I love what I do. I take an eclectic approach in my therapy and incorporate various approaches in my work.
22 Years Experience
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Ashley Ferraccioli
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Qualifying)/Intern Therapist
Life can be unpredictable and can present challenging experiences that are hard to navigate on our own. During these times, we can feel overwhelmed, especially if we experience high levels of stress or anxiety, struggle in managing emotions, or have experienced traumatic events in our life. Sometimes, we get so caught up in our negative thoughts that it can be hard to overtake them, and it may even feel impossible to stop them. They may even start interfering with your everyday life and you may lose sight of who you are.
I am passionate about helping people overcome challenges in their life, no matter what stage. I aim to support you by creating a calm and safe space where you can freely express yourself. Working collaboratively, I am committed to helping you explore and work through the challenges in your life.
I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we are a good fit. Please feel free to reach out – I am here to help! I look forward to beginning this journey with you.
1 Years Experience
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Sarah Butterworth
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
I approach therapy from a practical, skills-focused viewpoint. My goal is to provide you with a foundation of stability, while striving to help you feel safe, understood, and validated. I aim to tailor sessions and psychotherapeutic approaches to you and your needs.
4 Years Experience
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Natasha Mano
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Q)
Welcome! I'm Natasha, a compassionate and empathetic Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. With a strong educational background in Recreation Therapy and Psychology, I am committed to providing top-notch mental care to individuals seeking support and growth.
Over the past 4 years, I have had the privilege of working with diverse age groups, including youth, adolescents, and older adults facing various mental health challenges. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. Utilizing evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Psychodynamic Approaches, I tailor my approach to suit each individual's unique needs.
At the core of my practice is a person-centered focus, where I prioritize the creation of a non-judgmental, safe, and respectful environment. I believe in fostering a trusting space where individuals can freely share their unique lived experiences, allowing for a more effective therapeutic journey.
Collaboration is central to my therapeutic approach. Together, we will work towards setting meaningful and personalized goals, enabling you to lead a fulfilling life aligned with your aspirations.
If you are seeking a dedicated therapist to accompany you on your mental wellness journey, I am here to support and empower you every step of the way. Take the first step towards a brighter future by reaching out to schedule a session.
Let's embark on this transformative journey together!
1 Years Experience
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Recalibrate Therapeutic Services
Registered Social Worker, B.A., Psych, M.S.W., R.S.W.
With over 24+ years of experience as a therapist working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples ensuring compassion through evidence-informed therapeutic services
I have both the training and experience in treating a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, ADD, Bi-polar, family conflict, contact with the law, addictions, and anger management counselling
I can provide you with a non-judgmental, compassionate, skilled, therapeutic approach to address difficulties in your life and working towards lasting change
My approach is to learn about you and your strengths, to work collaboratively in a relationship based on trust and competency, and to draw on my years of experience and theory.
The most important component of successful therapy is the relationship you have with your therapist. Building relationships is a particular strength of mine which supports best practice approaches
As a committed listener but also a competent therapist, I help you work through your issues and move towards change while not forcing theories, ideas, or practices, on you.
24 Years Experience
Dialectical Behavior (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!
11 Years Experience
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Cimberly R Nesker
Registered Psychotherapist, B.A., MSc., PG Dip, CCC, CRPO
It is my belief that therapy is needed, by almost everyone, at some point in their life. Having someone who is an outside, objective advocate is often the first step to greater understanding of ourselves, our concerns and our worries.
16 Years Experience
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dr. Tali Shenfield
Psychologist, PhD, C.Psych.
I am the Clinical Director of the Richmond Hill Psychology Centre, and my team, which consists of 5 licensed psychologists and 6 psychotherapists, is here to offer you the support you need. Our centre has been in operation for 18 years, and we have helped over 5,500 clients improve their quality of life and overcome obstacles.
20 Years Experience