Browse therapists who specialize in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Watch their intro videos to find the right fit before booking.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a skills-based approach that helps people manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and develop healthier coping strategies. Originally developed for borderline personality disorder, DBT is now widely used for a range of concerns including mood difficulties, self-harm, and emotion dysregulation. It combines acceptance and change strategies to help you build a life that feels worth living.
On First Session, you can browse therapists who offer DBT and watch their intro videos to get a sense of their style. All therapists have their credentials verified during onboarding, and you can book directly online or request a free consultation to find the right match. Whether you prefer online or in-person sessions, you have options.
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Bina Persaud
Registered Psychotherapist
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Pickering, ON)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Bina Persaud
Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
General Mental Health, Life transitions, Mental performance, Addiction, ADHD, Adoption, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), BIPOC, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphia, Building Self-Care Routines, Bullying, Burnout, Career guidance, Career Stress, Childhood trauma, Children/Teens, Chronic Illness, College or University Coaching, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Depression, Early childhood, Dreams, Eating disorders
General Mental Health, Life transitions, Mental performance, Addiction, ADHD, Adoption, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), BIPOC, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphia, Building Self-Care Routines, Bullying, Burnout, Career guidance, Career Stress, Childhood trauma, Children/Teens, Chronic Illness, College or University Coaching, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Depression, Early childhood, Dreams, Eating disorders
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Godfrey Benjamin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Godfrey Benjamin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
He/Him
Offers Free Consultation
$110/session
Self-esteem, Grief and Loss, Harm Reduction, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Christian counselling, Depression, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Goal Setting, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Suicidal ideation, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Self-esteem, Grief and Loss, Harm Reduction, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Christian counselling, Depression, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Goal Setting, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Suicidal ideation, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Quebec
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Prince Edward Island
Saskatchewan
Erik Reuter
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, ON, and MB.
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Erik Reuter
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offers Free Consultation
$120/session
Relationships, Couples, Stress, ADHD, Anxiety, Anger Management, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Boundaries and boundary setting, Coming out and identity, Dating challenges, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Infidelity, Intimacy concerns, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Men's issues, Mindfulness, Navigating challenging relationships, Performance anxiety, Separation and divorce, Sexual issues, Spirituality, Anger
Relationships, Couples, Stress, ADHD, Anxiety, Anger Management, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Boundaries and boundary setting, Coming out and identity, Dating challenges, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Infidelity, Intimacy concerns, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Men's issues, Mindfulness, Navigating challenging relationships, Performance anxiety, Separation and divorce, Sexual issues, Spirituality, Anger
Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Identity and Self-Exploration, Transitioning into Adulthood, Family Conflict, Relationships, Dating challenges, School challenges, BIPOC
Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Identity and Self-Exploration, Transitioning into Adulthood, Family Conflict, Relationships, Dating challenges, School challenges, BIPOC
Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories
Ontario
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
David Binger
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, BC, SK, YT, and NL.
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David Binger
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offers Free Consultation
$110/session
ADHD, Addiction, Adoption, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Depression, Early childhood, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Giftedness Issues, Imposter syndrome, Men's issues, Perfectionism, Performance anxiety, Problematic video gaming, PTSD, Relationships, Self Destructive Behaviour, Social anxiety, Trauma
ADHD, Addiction, Adoption, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Depression, Early childhood, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Giftedness Issues, Imposter syndrome, Men's issues, Perfectionism, Performance anxiety, Problematic video gaming, PTSD, Relationships, Self Destructive Behaviour, Social anxiety, Trauma
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, SK, MB, NL, NU, YT, and NT.
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Anh Duffy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$130/session
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), BIPOC, Anxiety, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment trauma, Body Dysmorphia, Children/Teens, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Family Conflict, General Mental Health, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, Problematic video gaming, Racism, Relationships, Social anxiety, Stress, Suicidal ideation, Trauma, Women's Health
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), BIPOC, Anxiety, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment trauma, Body Dysmorphia, Children/Teens, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Family Conflict, General Mental Health, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, Problematic video gaming, Racism, Relationships, Social anxiety, Stress, Suicidal ideation, Trauma, Women's Health
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Ontario, Nunavut, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, Yukon
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Newfoundland and Labrador
New Brunswick
Ontario
Nunavut
Nova Scotia
Northwest Territories
Saskatchewan
Nikki Goldman-Stroh
Registered Psychotherapist
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Nikki Goldman-Stroh
Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
$180/session
Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Childhood trauma, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Break-up recovery, Children/Teens, Creativity, Early childhood, Workplace stress, Women's Health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Effective communication
Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Childhood trauma, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Break-up recovery, Children/Teens, Creativity, Early childhood, Workplace stress, Women's Health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Effective communication
British Columbia, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, Yukon, Nunavut
British Columbia
Ontario
Newfoundland and Labrador
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Yukon
Nunavut
Jason Bains
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Nanaimo, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC, ON, AB, SK, YT, and MB.
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Jason Bains
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Trauma, Relationships, Addiction, Anxiety, Anger, Attachment trauma, Couples Therapy, Problematic video gaming, Familial and social relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Life transitions
Trauma, Relationships, Addiction, Anxiety, Anger, Attachment trauma, Couples Therapy, Problematic video gaming, Familial and social relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Life transitions
British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
British Columbia
Alberta
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
Nunavut
Newfoundland and Labrador
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Ontario
New Brunswick
Jordan Kritzinger
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Jordan Kritzinger
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offers Free Consultation
$140/session
Trauma, Identity and Self-Exploration, Relationships, ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Confidence, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Imposter syndrome, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Mindfulness, Motivation, Pain management, Perfectionism, Problematic video gaming, PTSD, Spirituality
Trauma, Identity and Self-Exploration, Relationships, ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Confidence, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Imposter syndrome, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Mindfulness, Motivation, Pain management, Perfectionism, Problematic video gaming, PTSD, Spirituality
Parenting, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Attachment, Assertiveness, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Break-up recovery, Confidence, Couples Therapy, Dating challenges, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Family Conflict, Women's Health, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Supervising qualifying therapists, Stress, Social anxiety, Self-Development, Relationships, Pregnancy, Postnatal Care
Parenting, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Attachment, Assertiveness, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Break-up recovery, Confidence, Couples Therapy, Dating challenges, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Family Conflict, Women's Health, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Supervising qualifying therapists, Stress, Social anxiety, Self-Development, Relationships, Pregnancy, Postnatal Care
Relationships, Childhood trauma, Identity and Self-Exploration, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Life transitions, Self-Criticism, People pleasing, Negative thinking and ruminating, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Depression, Boundaries and boundary setting, Behavioural Issues, Cultural Challenges, Interpersonal dynamics, Navigating challenging relationships, Building Meaningful Connections
Relationships, Childhood trauma, Identity and Self-Exploration, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Life transitions, Self-Criticism, People pleasing, Negative thinking and ruminating, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Depression, Boundaries and boundary setting, Behavioural Issues, Cultural Challenges, Interpersonal dynamics, Navigating challenging relationships, Building Meaningful Connections
Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Ontario
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Shannon Bradley
Registered Psychotherapist
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Burk's Falls, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Shannon Bradley
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$140/session
Parenting, Children/Teens, Caregivers, Anger, Emotional regulation, Confidence, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Goal Setting, Maternal mental health, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parental divorce, Performance anxiety, School challenges, Self-Development, Separation anxiety, Thought Restructuring, Social anxiety, Attachment, Trauma, Sexuality and gender issues, Grief and Loss
Parenting, Children/Teens, Caregivers, Anger, Emotional regulation, Confidence, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Goal Setting, Maternal mental health, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parental divorce, Performance anxiety, School challenges, Self-Development, Separation anxiety, Thought Restructuring, Social anxiety, Attachment, Trauma, Sexuality and gender issues, Grief and Loss
Virtual Sessions in BC, MB, ON, NT, AB, SK, YT, NU, and NL.
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Mohamad Shabib
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
$110/session
Addiction, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attention and Impulsivity, Borderline Personality Disorder, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Familial and social relationships, Empowerment, Depression, BIPOC
Addiction, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attention and Impulsivity, Borderline Personality Disorder, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Familial and social relationships, Empowerment, Depression, BIPOC
British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Northwest Territories, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Nunavut, Newfoundland and Labrador
British Columbia
Manitoba
Ontario
Northwest Territories
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Nunavut
Newfoundland and Labrador
Alexa Harder
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Vancouver, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC and AB.
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Alexa Harder
Registered Clinical Counsellor
she/her/hers
Offers Free Consultation
$165/session
Eating disorders, Perinatal, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Relationships, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Overwhelm, Familial and social relationships, Fertility, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image, Nervous system regulation, OCD, Building Self-Care Routines, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Eating disorders, Perinatal, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Relationships, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Overwhelm, Familial and social relationships, Fertility, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image, Nervous system regulation, OCD, Building Self-Care Routines, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Yukon, New Brunswick, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
Yukon
New Brunswick
Nunavut
Prince Edward Island
Alberta
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Hayley Hope
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Oakville, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, and BC.
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Hayley Hope
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offers Free Consultation
$170/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Trauma processing, Self-esteem, Depression, Life transitions, Familial and social relationships, Trauma, ADHD, Anxiety, Social anxiety, Anger, Burnout, Christian counselling, OCD, PTSD, Grief and Loss
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Trauma processing, Self-esteem, Depression, Life transitions, Familial and social relationships, Trauma, ADHD, Anxiety, Social anxiety, Anger, Burnout, Christian counselling, OCD, PTSD, Grief and Loss
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Yukon, Nunavut, British Columbia
Europe, Africa, Asia, Central & South America
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Ontario
Yukon
Nunavut
British Columbia
Lauren McCarley
Registered Psychotherapist
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, YT, MB, NU, SK, BC, NL, and NT.
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Lauren McCarley
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
Offers Free Consultation
$180/session
Anxiety, OCD, Self-esteem, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Imposter syndrome, Depression coping skills, Stress, Negative thinking and ruminating, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, People pleasing, Life transitions, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Panic attacks, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Decision making, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety, OCD, Self-esteem, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Imposter syndrome, Depression coping skills, Stress, Negative thinking and ruminating, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, People pleasing, Life transitions, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Panic attacks, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Decision making, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, MB, NT, NU, ON, SK, and YT.
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Becky Hills
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
Offers Free Consultation
$170/session
Addiction, Stress, Relationships, Burnout, Christian counselling, Conflict resolution, Existential questions, Meaning and purpose, Self harm, Separation and divorce, Identity and Self-Exploration
Addiction, Stress, Relationships, Burnout, Christian counselling, Conflict resolution, Existential questions, Meaning and purpose, Self harm, Separation and divorce, Identity and Self-Exploration
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
Nunavut
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Sheema Khan
Registered Psychotherapist
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, and MB.
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Sheema Khan
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Personal Growth, Burnout, Women's Health, ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, College or University Coaching, Career guidance, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Assertiveness, Cultural Challenges, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, BIPOC, Identity and Self-Exploration
Personal Growth, Burnout, Women's Health, ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, College or University Coaching, Career guidance, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Assertiveness, Cultural Challenges, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, BIPOC, Identity and Self-Exploration
Attachment wounds, Intergenerational trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Relationships, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Trauma, People pleasing, Self-esteem, LGBTQ2IA+, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Perfectionism, Overwhelm, Childhood trauma, Familial and social relationships, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Dating challenges, Assertiveness, Break-up recovery, Depression, Attachment, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Social anxiety, Sexuality
Attachment wounds, Intergenerational trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Relationships, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Trauma, People pleasing, Self-esteem, LGBTQ2IA+, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Perfectionism, Overwhelm, Childhood trauma, Familial and social relationships, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Dating challenges, Assertiveness, Break-up recovery, Depression, Attachment, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Social anxiety, Sexuality
ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, BIPOC, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Early childhood, Effective communication, Intergenerational trauma, Grief and Loss
ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, BIPOC, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Early childhood, Effective communication, Intergenerational trauma, Grief and Loss
Ontario, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, Nunavut, Yukon, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Quebec, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
United States of America, Asia, Central & South America, Europe
Ontario
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
New Brunswick
Nunavut
Yukon
Prince Edward Island
Alberta
Nova Scotia
Quebec
Jacqueline Groves
Registered Social Worker
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Jacqueline Groves
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Depression coping skills, Anger Management, Attention and Impulsivity, Behavioural Issues, BIPOC, Break-up recovery, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Women's Health, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Personal Growth, Burnout, Interpersonal dynamics, Conflict resolution, Meaning and purpose, Imposter syndrome, Christian counselling
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Depression coping skills, Anger Management, Attention and Impulsivity, Behavioural Issues, BIPOC, Break-up recovery, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Women's Health, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Personal Growth, Burnout, Interpersonal dynamics, Conflict resolution, Meaning and purpose, Imposter syndrome, Christian counselling
Anxiety, Self-esteem, Negative body image, Attachment, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Children/Teens, Depression, Eating disorders, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Panic attacks, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Social anxiety, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Grief and Loss
Anxiety, Self-esteem, Negative body image, Attachment, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Children/Teens, Depression, Eating disorders, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Panic attacks, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Social anxiety, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Grief and Loss
Virtual Sessions in ON, NT, YT, NU, AB, BC, NL, and SK.
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Michael Kang
Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
$195/session
ADHD, Anger Management, Addiction, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Caregiver burnout, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Low mood, School challenges, Self harm, College or University Coaching, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Racism, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC, Grief and Loss
ADHD, Anger Management, Addiction, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Caregiver burnout, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Low mood, School challenges, Self harm, College or University Coaching, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Racism, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC, Grief and Loss
Ontario, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
Ontario
Northwest Territories
Yukon
Nunavut
Alberta
British Columbia
Newfoundland and Labrador
Saskatchewan
Alaleh Shakourianfard
Registered Psychotherapist
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Burlington, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Alaleh Shakourianfard
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Low mood, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Intergenerational trauma, School challenges, Thought Restructuring, Supervising qualifying therapists, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Low mood, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Intergenerational trauma, School challenges, Thought Restructuring, Supervising qualifying therapists, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Caregivers, Children/Teens, Addiction, ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Parenting, Caregiver burnout, Coming out and identity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Eating disorders, Couples Therapy, Depression, LGBTQ2IA+, Racism, Attention and Impulsivity, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Caregivers, Children/Teens, Addiction, ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Parenting, Caregiver burnout, Coming out and identity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Eating disorders, Couples Therapy, Depression, LGBTQ2IA+, Racism, Attention and Impulsivity, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Alberta, Nunavut, Yukon, Northwest Territories
Ontario
British Columbia
New Brunswick
Manitoba
Nova Scotia
Saskatchewan
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Alberta
Gwyneth Hodgins
Registered Social Worker
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Gwyneth Hodgins
Registered Social Worker
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$175/session
Mind-body connection, Childhood trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Familial and social relationships, Intergenerational trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Emotional regulation, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Dissociation, Self-Criticism, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Attachment wounds, Grief and Loss
Mind-body connection, Childhood trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Familial and social relationships, Intergenerational trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Emotional regulation, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Dissociation, Self-Criticism, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Attachment wounds, Grief and Loss
Manitoba, Ontario, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, Yukon, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
Europe, Asia
Manitoba
Ontario
Northwest Territories
New Brunswick
Yukon
Nunavut
Prince Edward Island
Alberta
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Michelle Belitzky
Registered Social Worker
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Montreal, QC)
Virtual Sessions in QC and ON.
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Michelle Belitzky
Registered Social Worker
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$170/session
Attachment, Relationships, Emotional regulation, Anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, Couples, Depression, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Life transitions, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Family Conflict, Emotional Numbness, Familial and social relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Attachment, Relationships, Emotional regulation, Anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, Couples, Depression, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Life transitions, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Family Conflict, Emotional Numbness, Familial and social relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Relationships, Anxiety, Identity and Self-Exploration, Addiction, Anger Management, Attachment, Break-up recovery, Couples Therapy, Christian counselling, Depression, Negative thinking and ruminating, Self-esteem, Spirituality, Meaning and purpose, Burnout, Boundaries and boundary setting, College or University Coaching, Sexuality, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Relationships, Anxiety, Identity and Self-Exploration, Addiction, Anger Management, Attachment, Break-up recovery, Couples Therapy, Christian counselling, Depression, Negative thinking and ruminating, Self-esteem, Spirituality, Meaning and purpose, Burnout, Boundaries and boundary setting, College or University Coaching, Sexuality, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Adoption, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Transitioning into Adulthood, Depression, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Health anxiety, People pleasing, Intergenerational trauma, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, PTSD, Grief and Loss
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Adoption, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Transitioning into Adulthood, Depression, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Health anxiety, People pleasing, Intergenerational trauma, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, PTSD, Grief and Loss
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is a structured form of therapy that teaches practical skills in four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. It balances acceptance of your current experience with strategies for change. DBT often includes both individual therapy sessions and skills groups, though format may vary by therapist.
How can DBT help?
Many people find DBT helpful for managing overwhelming emotions, reducing impulsive behaviours, and improving relationships. It can support you in developing skills to tolerate distress without making things worse, regulate your emotions more effectively, and communicate your needs clearly. DBT is often used for borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, and self-harm.
What happens in a DBT session?
In individual DBT sessions, you and your therapist will typically review your week, discuss any challenges, and work on applying DBT skills to real-life situations. You may use diary cards to track emotions and behaviours between sessions. Some therapists also offer DBT skills groups where you learn and practice skills with others. The approach is collaborative and structured.
How do I find a DBT therapist?
On First Session, you can filter by specialty to find therapists who offer Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Each therapist has a profile with an intro video so you can get a sense of who they are. You can book a session directly online or request a free consultation to ask questions first. All therapists on the platform have their credentials verified during onboarding.
Is DBT right for me?
DBT may be a good fit if you struggle with intense emotions, impulsive behaviours, or relationship difficulties. It's particularly helpful if you want to learn concrete skills you can practice daily. If you're unsure whether DBT is right for your situation, consider booking a consultation with a therapist to discuss your goals and see if it feels like a good match.
How do I get started?
Getting started is simple. Browse DBT therapists on First Session and watch their intro videos to find someone whose style resonates with you. Once you've found a match, you can book your first session directly online. Many therapists also offer a free 15-minute consultation if you'd like to connect first. Learn more about how to find a therapist in Canada.