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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.

Peta Stinson

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Peta Stinson

Peta Stinson

Registered Psychotherapist
$210/session
Couples Therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Borderline Personality Disorder, General Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Infidelity, Break-up recovery, Separation and divorce, Attachment, Trauma, Domestic violence, Life transitions, Psychedelic therapy, Shadow Work, Meaning and purpose, Somatic Therapy, Personality & Mood Disorders
Couples Therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Borderline Personality Disorder, General Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Infidelity, Break-up recovery, Separation and divorce, Attachment, Trauma, Domestic violence, Life transitions, Psychedelic therapy, Shadow Work, Meaning and purpose, Somatic Therapy, Personality & Mood Disorders
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Izabel Dolhy

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Ajax, ON)
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Izabel Dolhy

Izabel Dolhy

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
she/her
$140/session
Behavioural Issues, Anxiety, Children/Teens, Depression, Family issues, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Behavioural Issues, Anxiety, Children/Teens, Depression, Family issues, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Corey Lesperance

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Windsor, ON)
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Corey Lesperance

Corey Lesperance

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
$150/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Behavioural Issues, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Christian counselling, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Depression, Dissociation, Dreams, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Trauma, Suicidal ideation, Substance Use, Shadow Work, PTSD
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Behavioural Issues, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Christian counselling, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Depression, Dissociation, Dreams, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Trauma, Suicidal ideation, Substance Use, Shadow Work, PTSD
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Melissa Servello

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Woodbridge, ON)
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Melissa Servello

Melissa Servello

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
$140/session
Anxiety, Depression, Negative body image, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Bullying, Burnout, Children/Teens, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Coping Skills, Decision making, Depression coping skills, Dissociation, Effective communication, Fears and phobia, General Mental Health, Stress, Self-Regulation, Perfectionism, Negative thinking and ruminating, Health anxiety, Grief and Loss
Anxiety, Depression, Negative body image, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Bullying, Burnout, Children/Teens, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Coping Skills, Decision making, Depression coping skills, Dissociation, Effective communication, Fears and phobia, General Mental Health, Stress, Self-Regulation, Perfectionism, Negative thinking and ruminating, Health anxiety, Grief and Loss
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Jennifer Rocha

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Jennifer Rocha

Jennifer Rocha

Registered Social Worker
She/her
$160/session
Parenting, Perinatal, Postnatal Care, Anxiety, Aging, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career Stress, Caregiver burnout, Caregivers, Coping Skills, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, People pleasing, PTSD, Self-Criticism, Workplace stress, Work-Life Balance, Infertility
Parenting, Perinatal, Postnatal Care, Anxiety, Aging, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career Stress, Caregiver burnout, Caregivers, Coping Skills, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, People pleasing, PTSD, Self-Criticism, Workplace stress, Work-Life Balance, Infertility
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Melissa Melnychuk

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Halifax, NS)
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, MB, NL, NB, ON, NU, NS, NT, SK, PE, and YT.
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Melissa Melnychuk

Melissa Melnychuk

Registered Psychotherapist
$195/session
Neurodiversity, Trauma, Women's Health, ADHD, Anger, Attachment trauma, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Break-up recovery, Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Childhood trauma, Family issues, Depression, Life transitions, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Workplace stress, College or University Coaching, General Mental Health, People pleasing, Grief and Loss, Men's issues
Neurodiversity, Trauma, Women's Health, ADHD, Anger, Attachment trauma, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Break-up recovery, Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Childhood trauma, Family issues, Depression, Life transitions, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Workplace stress, College or University Coaching, General Mental Health, People pleasing, Grief and Loss, Men's issues
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Nikki Goldman-Stroh

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Nikki Goldman-Stroh

Nikki Goldman-Stroh

Registered Psychotherapist
$185/session
Anxiety, 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, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Effective communication
Anxiety, 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, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Effective communication
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Lindsey Salloway

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Calgary, AB)
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Lindsey Salloway

Lindsey Salloway

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
$160/session
Adoption, Fertility, Infertility, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Couples Therapy, Depression, Early childhood, Effective communication, Family issues, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Maternal mental health, Parenting, Workplace stress, Overwhelm, Stress, Self-esteem, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Work-Life Balance
Adoption, Fertility, Infertility, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Couples Therapy, Depression, Early childhood, Effective communication, Family issues, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Maternal mental health, Parenting, Workplace stress, Overwhelm, Stress, Self-esteem, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Work-Life Balance
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Nicky Lightstone

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Newmarket, ON)
Virtual Sessions in BC, ON, NL, SK, MB, AB, YT, and NU.
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Nicky Lightstone

Nicky Lightstone

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
$160/session
Life transitions, Interpersonal dynamics, Self-Development, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Depression coping skills, Familial and social relationships, General Mental Health, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Nature-Based Spirituality, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Stress, Ecopsychotherapy, Climate Anxiety, Coping Skills
Life transitions, Interpersonal dynamics, Self-Development, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Depression coping skills, Familial and social relationships, General Mental Health, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Nature-Based Spirituality, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Stress, Ecopsychotherapy, Climate Anxiety, Coping Skills
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Jason Bains

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Nanaimo, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC, ON, AB, SK, YT, and MB.
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Jason Bains

Jason Bains

Registered Clinical Counsellor
$140/session
Anxiety, Anger, Trauma, Attachment trauma, Couples Therapy, Addiction, Problematic video gaming, Familial and social relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Life transitions, Relationships
Anxiety, Anger, Trauma, Attachment trauma, Couples Therapy, Addiction, Problematic video gaming, Familial and social relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Life transitions, Relationships
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Justin Leung

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Guelph, ON)
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Justin Leung

Justin Leung

Registered Psychotherapist
He/Him
$150/session
Trauma, Dissociation, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Depression, Confidence, Existential questions, Emotional Numbness, Emotional regulation, Identity and Self-Exploration, Masculinity, Intergenerational trauma, Break-up recovery, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Spirituality, Self-Criticism, Trauma processing
Trauma, Dissociation, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Depression, Confidence, Existential questions, Emotional Numbness, Emotional regulation, Identity and Self-Exploration, Masculinity, Intergenerational trauma, Break-up recovery, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Spirituality, Self-Criticism, Trauma processing
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Shannon Gagnon

Registered Social Worker
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Shannon Gagnon

Shannon Gagnon

Registered Social Worker
She/Her
$130/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Behavioural Issues, Break-up recovery, Bullying, Caregivers, Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, Family Conflict, Depression coping skills, Navigating challenging relationships, Building Self-Care Routines, Grief and Loss, Workplace stress, Trauma processing
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Behavioural Issues, Break-up recovery, Bullying, Caregivers, Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, Family Conflict, Depression coping skills, Navigating challenging relationships, Building Self-Care Routines, Grief and Loss, Workplace stress, Trauma processing
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What is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)?

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.