Therapeutic Approaches
Each of our therapists brings a different set of skills and approaches to therapy. We integrate the approaches and use what is best suited for each person.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy can be used to identify and change negative thinking patterns and unwanted behaviours. DBT can also be used to treat suicidal and self-destructive behaviors.
What can DBT Treat?
DBT was originally designed to treat people with suicidal behavior and Borderline Personality Disorder. However, it has been adapted more broadly for issues that impact a person’s relationships, wellbeing and work functioning.
Potential positive impacts of DBT can include:
• decreased frequency and severity for suicidal behavior
• lower anger
• improved social abilities
What is DBT?
DBT focuses on 4 Primary Skills
• Distress Tolerance: Feeling intense emotions such as anger without reacting impulsively
• Emotion Regulation: Recognizing, labeling, and changing emotions.
• Mindfulness: Becoming more aware of self and others in the present moment.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Navigating conflict and interacting assertively.
DBT Stages:
• 1. Treat the most self-destructive behavior first, such as suicidal behaviour.
• 2. Focus on developing quality of life skills
• 3. Focus on improving self-esteem and key relationships.
• 4. Promote positivity and the importance of on-going relationship connections.
You can find out more about DBT on:
https://psychcentral.com/lib/an-overview-of-dialectical-behavior-therapy/
We welcome you to call or email us to ask more questions or to book an initial appointment with one of our therapists who practice DBT.
Therapists Providing DBT / CBT
Zara Canteenwalla
Zara Canteenwalla
MSW, RSW, C.C.C
Independent Associate
canteenwallacounselling@gmail.com
Individual Therapy, Age: 10
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT/DBT
Specialties: Anxiety, women's sexual health, Cultural Issues, Parenting, Relationships
Region: Nepean, Virtual
$150/hr
Tara Cohen
Tara Cohen
MSW, RSW
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Age: 16
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT/DBT, Expressive Arts, Psychodynamic
Specialties: Illness, Grief, Loss, Bereavement, Anxiety, Emotional Regulation
Region: Nepean, Virtual
$130/hr
Tannoz Tanha
Tannoz Tanha
RP (Q)
Individual Therapy, Age: 15
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT/DBT, Psychodynamic
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Emotion Regulation, Cultural Issues
Region: Virtual
$135/hr
Sean Hale
Sean Hale
MA, RP (Qualifying)
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 16
Approaches to Therapy: CBT/DBT, EFT, Psychodynamic
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Couples, LGBTQ, Emotion Regulation, Self-Compassion
Region: Manotick, Virtual
$160/hr
Samantha Memedoska
Samantha Memedoska
MA, RP (Qualifying)
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 13
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT/DBT, EFT, EMDR, Expressive Arts, Psychodynamic
Specialties: Trauma, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Stress, Substance Abuse
Region: Nepean, Virtual
$140/hr
Rianne Van Berkom
Rianne Van Berkom
MA, RP(Qualifying), CCC
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Age: 16
Approaches to Therapy: CBT/DBT, SE/Sensorimotor
Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Emotional Regulation, Self-Esteem, LGBTQIA
Region: Virtual
$140/hr
Nereah Felix
Nereah Felix
, Ph.D. Student
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Age: 16
Approaches to Therapy: CBT/DBT, EFT, Psychodynamic, Sandtray
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Self-Esteem, Personality Disorder, Relationships
Region: Carleton Place, Central, Virtual
$170/hr
Natalie Feldman
Natalie Feldman
Individual Therapy, Age: 13
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT/DBT, EFT
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+, Young Adult, Relationships, Retirement, Self-Compassion
Region: Virtual
$80/hr
Mariam Hanna
Mariam Hanna
B.A., M.A., RP (Q)
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 12
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT/DBT, EFT, Psychodynamic
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Relational Issues, Grief, Emotional Regulation, Mindfulness
Region: Virtual
$150/hr
Marc Whitehouse
Marc Whitehouse
MSW, RSW
Independent Associate
marc@whitehousecounselling.com
Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 14
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT/DBT, EFT
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Men's Issues, Emotion Regulation, Young Adults, LGBTQIA
Region: Virtual
$160/hr
Leila Osman
Leila Osman
M.A., RP, PhD Candidate
Individual Therapy, Age: 16
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT/DBT, EFT
Specialties: Culturally sensitive, humanistic, existential
Region: Nepean, Central, Virtual
$135/hr
Kyle Kearnan
Kyle Kearnan
M.Ed, RP
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 12
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT/DBT, EFT, Psychodynamic
Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Grief, Youth, Relationships
Region: Nepean, Virtual
$140/hr
Kelly Blanchfield
Kelly Blanchfield
MACP, RP - Qualifying
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 5
Approaches to Therapy: CBT/DBT, EFT
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Young Adult, Self Compassion, Autism, ADHD
Region: Virtual
$80/hr
Karin Dudli
Karin Dudli
MSW, RSW
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Age: 18
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT/DBT, Psychodynamic, SE/Sensorimotor
Specialties: Trauma, OSI, Anxiety, Stress
Region: Nepean, Virtual
$150/hr
Karen Turner
Karen Turner
MSc, RP
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Age: 18
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT/DBT, EFT
Specialties: Adults, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions
Region: Toronto, Virtual
$140/hr
Julia Malette
Julia Malette
MA, RP (Qualifying)
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 10
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT/DBT, EFT
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Emotion Regulation, Substance Issues, Young Adults, LGBTQIA
Region: Nepean, Virtual
$125/hr
Joey Michelle Doherty
Joey Michelle Doherty
MSW, RSW
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 8
Approaches to Therapy: CBT/DBT, EFT, EMDR
Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ
Region: Nepean, Virtual
$200/hr
Jessica Ng
Jessica Ng
M.A., RP, C.C.C.
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Age: 13
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT/DBT, EFT
Specialties: Communication, Emotional regulation, Stress management, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship conflict
Region: Virtual
$170/hr
Jenna Dekoster
Jenna Dekoster
B.A. B.Psych, MSW Student
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Age: 16
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT/DBT, EFT
Specialties: Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Young Adults
Region: Virtual
$100/hr
Gaela Pink
Gaela Pink
Individual Therapy, Age: 18
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT/DBT, EFT, Psychodynamic
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Emotion Regulation, Trauma, Parenting, Mid-life challenges, Mindfulness
Region: Virtual
$80/hr
Florence Rosenthal
Florence Rosenthal
M.Ed., R.P.
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Age: 18
Approaches to Therapy: CBT/DBT, EFT, Psychodynamic
Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Region: Nepean, Manotick, Virtual
$180/hr
Faith Mottahedi
Faith Mottahedi
MA, Ph.D (candidate), RP(Q)
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 8
Approaches to Therapy: CBT/DBT, EFT, Psychodynamic
Specialties: youth, couples/families, life changes, relational issues
Region: Virtual
$135/hr
Dylan Myllymaki
Dylan Myllymaki
MSW, RSW
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 14
Approaches to Therapy: CBT/DBT, Psychodynamic
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Interpersonal Relationships
Region: Central, Virtual
$160/hr
Darlene Kuehn
Darlene Kuehn
PhD. RP.
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 18
Approaches to Therapy: CBT/DBT, EFT, Expressive Arts, Sandtray
Specialties: Couples, Families, Parenting, Forgiveness, Art Therapy
Region: Virtual
$160; $175 Couples/hr
Dan LeRoy
Dan LeRoy
MA, RP
danleroy@ottawa-counselling.ca
Individual Therapy, Age: 16
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT/DBT, EFT
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, OCD
Region: Central, Virtual
$150/hr
Corinne Qureshi
Corinne Qureshi
MA, RP
Independent Associate
corinne@actionpsychotherapy.com
Individual Therapy, Age: 14
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT/DBT
Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma, Relationships, Depression, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem
Region: Toronto, Virtual
$140/hr
Christelle Choueiry
Christelle Choueiry
MA Candidate, RP(Qualifying)
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 8
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT/DBT, EFT, Psychodynamic
Specialties: Fatigue and sleep disturbances, mindfulness, self-compassion, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression
Region: Nepean, Virtual
$100/hr
Charlotte Garvin
Charlotte Garvin
M.Ed., R.P. (Qualifying), C.C.C.
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Age: 12
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT/DBT, EMDR
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Coping skills, Grief, Interpersonal relationships, Self-esteem
Region: Nepean, Virtual
$140/hr
Ana Delage
Ana Delage
M.Ed., R.P., C.C.C
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Age: 16
Approaches to Therapy: CBT/DBT, EMDR
Specialties: Adult, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD
Region: Nepean, Virtual
$160/hr
Alicia Shameer
Alicia Shameer
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 12
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT/DBT, EFT, Expressive Arts, Psychodynamic
Specialties: Relationships, Eating and Body Image, Trauma, Anxiety and Stress, Self Esteem, Addictions
Region: Nepean, Virtual
$80/hr
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