Healing Roots Therapy

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) In Mississauga & Online Across Ontario

We can help you be more present, develop self-compassion and achieve a higher quality of life

Emotional Support You Need To:

Make More Conscious Decisions

Be More Forgiving With Yourself

Gain Emotional Stability

When you feel like you’re disappointing everyone – including yourself.

Navigating all of life’s challenges – the ups and downs, being present and maintaining the fulfilling connections with your loved ones can sometimes feel impossible. The burden of carrying what feels like the weight of the world on your shoulders can impact your quality of life.

We provide the support you need to develop coping skills to live a present and satisfying life.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy can help you with:

Persistent negative thoughts or cognitive distortions
Generalized and other types of anxiety
Depression and low mood
Low self-esteem and self-confidence
Family conflicts and communication challenges
Navigating grief and loss
Traumatic experiences
Chronic muscle tension, headaches, or stomach issues
Difficulty in handling stress and emotional regulation

Anger and irritability management
Behavioural issues
Behavioural issues
Substance abuse or addiction
Insomnia or sleep disturbances
Maladaptive behaviours such as avoidance, procrastination, or self-harm
Fatigue or low energy
Persistent feelings of unworthiness or regret

DIALETICAL BEHAVIOUR THERAPY IN MISSISSAUGA

DBT might be right for you if you are experiencing:

Emotional Instability

Difficulty managing and controlling emotions effectively. It can feel like rapid, intense mood swings that are hard to control. There is also a pattern of intense and often unpredictable emotional responses to various situations or stimuli.

Impulsivity

Engaging in risky or harmful behaviours on a whim without considering potential adverse outcomes such as substance abuse or reckless driving. It involves a lack of inhibitions or self-control when facing a choice or decision.

Interpersonal Problems

Difficulty maintaining stable and fulfilling relationships, often due to emotional volatility or poor communication skills. These can significantly impact your social and emotional well-being.

Self-destructive Thoughts or Behaviours

Thoughts of self-harm, suicidal ideation, or actual self-harming behaviours like cutting that undermine your health, happiness, or safety.

About Us

Why Healing Roots Therapy?

We believe therapy should be:

Safe

A place where clients can share their most challenging experiences, feelings and thoughts in order to heal.

Open

The ability to make decisions that are best for emotional and mental well-being come from the trust created within a relationship built on transparency.

Curious

When we replace judgment with curiosity we provide space for understanding. When we can understand what we are feeling, thinking or experiencing we empower ourselves to make the changes we want in our life.

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Therapists Offering DBT

Manal Rajput

Kiran Khalid

Meredyth Dwyer

Kyla Guerriero

Jonathan Storr

Nasim Boloorsaz

Grace Choi

Duaa Ikram

Viktoria Arazyan

Kyana Fletcher

Kristena Disalvo

Sadhna Herod

Dhushica Rajadurai

Carissa Ng

Danielle Poulo

Wishah Khan

Daniella Radicevich

Katarina Karkinski

Elida Nexha

Ambita Sen

Amy Lo

Our Approach

How Our DBT Works

We Get To Know You

We take the time to get to know you. Our first conversations help us understand your greatest struggles and develop a plan to move forward.

We Create A Plan

We create a plan that is unique to your situation and goals. We use strategies that will best help you develop the coping skills you need to move forward.

We Help You Grow

We assess our approach as you progress and make any adjustments needed so that you can achieve your goals and enjoy your years more fully.

What You Can Expect From Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

As you continue in therapy, you may notice positive improvements in your life, such as:

You have an enhanced ability to assert needs, set boundaries, and manage conflicts in relationships, leading to more fulfilling interactions with others.
You see a significant reduction or even elimination of self-harm or other dangerous behaviours.
You find that your sleep quality improves, contributing to better overall physical health.
You become more aware of your thoughts and feelings, empowering you to make necessary changes.
You possess a toolkit of skills for coping with life's challenges, helping you navigate future stressors more effectively.
You have a heightened sense of present-moment awareness, which can contribute to better decision-making and reduced stress.
You are better able to manage your emotions, reducing extreme reactions to stressful situations.

You have a more balanced emotional life, improved relationships, and better overall well-being!

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Questions About DBT

Is DBT only for people with borderline personality disorder?

While DBT was initially developed for treating borderline personality disorder, it has been adapted and is effective for various issues, including mood disorders, self-harm behaviours, and emotional dysregulation.

What's the difference between DBT and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)?

Both therapies aim to change negative thought patterns and behaviours, but DBT emphasizes emotional and social aspects more. DBT also includes mindfulness and acceptance strategies, in addition to change-oriented strategies.

Will I have to do homework in DBT?

This is likely. Most DBT programs include homework assignments and practice exercises. Clients might be asked to complete sheets to track their emotional reactions or to practice specific exercises. These assignments help you to apply the skills you’ve learned in therapy to your everyday life.

Is DBT just for serious mental health issues?

While DBT is often utilized for treating serious mental health conditions like borderline personality disorder and chronic self-harm behaviours, it is not limited to these severe cases. DBT skills can be helpful for anyone looking to improve emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. It is also increasingly being used for less severe emotional and behavioural issues.

What is the average duration of a DBT treatment plan?

The length of treatment can vary depending on the individual’s needs and the severity of their condition. However, many DBT programs last about 6-12 months, consisting of weekly individual therapy sessions and group skills training.

Is DBT only offered in one one-on-one sessions?

In addition to individual therapy sessions, DBT can include a group component, where clients learn behavioural skills together. These skills are usually divided into four modules: emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness.

Healing Roots Therapy

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) In Mississauga & Online Across Ontario

We can help you be more present, develop self-compassion and achieve a higher quality of life

Emotional Support You Need To:

Make More Conscious Decisions

Be More Forgiving With Yourself

Gain Emotional Stability

When you feel like you’re disappointing everyone – including yourself.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy can help you with:

DIALETICAL BEHAVIOUR THERAPY IN MISSISSAUGA

DBT might be right for you if you are experiencing:

About Us

Why Healing Roots Therapy?

Safe

Open

Curious

Therapists Offering DBT

Our Approach

How Our DBT Works

We Get To Know You

We Create A Plan

We Help You Grow

What You Can Expect From Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

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Questions About DBT

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