Emotional Dysregulation Therapists in Burnaby, BC

Therapy Collective

Registered Psychologist/Counselling Therapist/Certified Counsellor

Virtual

We are a group practice with psychologists, CCC's, CT's, and a therapy dog who offer counselling and formal psycho-educational assessments. We cover a broad range of presenting concerns for children, youth, families, couples, and individuals. We offer a variety of approaches as well: EMDR, Cognitive-Hypnotherapy, Art Therapy, Play-Based Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Attachment-Based, Somatic.

Shadan Mosavat
Shadan Mosavat

Clinical Counsellor, M.A, RCC, CCC.

Virtual

I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) based in Vancouver, BC, with over 9 years of clinical experience supporting adults with ADHD, BPD, and emotional regulation challenges.

Alexandra Kozikova
Alexandra Kozikova

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor RTC (Candidate)

Virtual

I am a client-centered, trauma-informed counsellor who uses evidence-based approaches such as CBT, alongside mindfulness and relaxation techniques. With a compassionate and practical style shaped by both my professional and life experience, I support clients in understanding challenges, building skills, and creating lasting, meaningful change.

Kim Coscolluela
Kim Coscolluela

Canadian Certified Counsellor, Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Virtual

I offer a gentle, grounded space for people to feel heard, supported, and reconnected to themselves. As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and counsellor, I blend evidence-based therapy with deep compassion and real-world understanding. Healing isn’t linear, but you don’t have to go through it alone.

Aida Retta
Aida Retta

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

You’ve always been the one others count on—the thoughtful one, the steady one. But under the surface, you might feel anxious, resentful, or quietly overwhelmed. You say yes when you want to say no. You shrink your needs to keep the peace. You care deeply, but sometimes feel like you’re disappearing in the process. These patterns often begin in relationships where love felt conditional, conflict w…

Hoi Shuen (Kasey) Chung
Hoi Shuen (Kasey) Chung

Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Virtual

Hi, I am Kasey Chung, MSW, RSW. I offer virtual counselling for youth and adults in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin across British Columbia. Whether you're seeking a single session, short-term support, or longer-term counselling, I provide a safe and compassionate space to navigate personal growth and emotional distress, and help you access community resources and supports when needed.

Kirin Dupuis-Friele
Kirin Dupuis-Friele

Master Practitioner In Clinical Counselling-Prov

Virtual

Life brings us many challenges, some hard and some traumatic. In each of these is an opportunity to discover who we are beyond the challenge through growth and self discovery. In my practice I walk along side you and support you in processing and turning life's challenges into character growth and hope in a new direction.

Teak Daniel
Teak Daniel

Registered Social Worker, Mental Health Therapist, Clinical Educator

Virtual

Registered Social Worker specializing in counselling for bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression and anxiety. I have 20 years of experience in mental health, specifically working for Provincial Health Authorities in Canada and for NHS in the UK, including 16+ years specializing in bipolar disorder and psychosis. Virtual counselling for adults, youth and families across BC, Alberta and Ontario.

Danica Heidebrecht
Danica Heidebrecht

Registered Psychologist & Canadian Certified Counsellor

Virtual

My work focuses on helping people cultivate healthier relationships—with themselves and others. This includes building skills around boundaries, conflict resolution, and assertive communication, emotional regulation skills, as well as addressing relational patterns rooted in early experiences.

Vijay S Mann

Registered Clinical Counsellor

Virtual

Our journeys are not a straight line. Bends and breaks can challenge us, but therapy can help you navigate these journeys in a healthy way. You deserve to be healthy in all aspects of life. You deserve the best life has to offer so you can live to your fullest potential. No matter what your story or background is, holistic, culturally-appropriate, and growth-oriented counselling can help.

Colombe Mazerolle
Colombe Mazerolle

Licensed Counselling Therapist - C

Virtual

Are you struggling with intense emotions that feel overwhelming, ongoing conflict or disconnection in relationships or feeling stuck in survival mode or repeating self-sabotaging patterns? I'm Colombe, therapist at Ember Counselling Therapy, and I help individuals and couples build emotional balance, heal from past pain, and create healthier relationships.

Jonathan Wieser

Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Couple and Family Therapist

Virtual

Jonathan is the senior therapist at Sojourn with over 15 years' experience and has provided over 12,000 hours of therapy. He hold a Masters of Arts degree, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in counselling and neurofeedback for individuals, couples and families. Jon works in collaboration with his clients...

Maya Dousti
Maya Dousti

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

I am a BIPOC trauma therapist, and I work with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation, self-esteem, life transitions, racial/cultural issues, new parenthood, identity, family and interpersonal relationships. I work eclectically, borrowing from several modalities to meet my client's needs.

Mackenzie Howard
Mackenzie Howard

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I provide psychotherapy to adults across Ontario who are navigating concerns such as anxiety, stress, burnout, perfectionism, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and individualized, with sessions focused on understanding your experiences and working toward goals that are meaningful to you.

Tanya Vall
Tanya Vall

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor

Virtual

I’m Tanya, a warm, laid-back, trauma-informed counsellor who believes therapy should feel human. I’m your biggest cheerleader, offering a space where you can be yourself without judgment. I support adults navigating anxiety, burnout, grief, relationships, and life’s transitions. Together, we’ll explore patterns, build self-understanding, and find ways to feel more grounded. Come as you are.

Cayla Townes
Cayla Townes

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual Waitlist for new clients

After years of working in a variety of settings with clients struggling with different life challenges, there's not much I haven't seen. My goal is for clients to walk away from therapy with me feeling validated, supported, and confident using the skills and knowledge they've learned in sessions. I look forward to learning more about how I can support you. Schedule a free consult today!

Alicia Buck
Alicia Buck

Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling- Provisional (MPCC-p), LPC

Virtual

I believe that clients are the true experts of their own lives. My role is not to tell my clients who to be or how to heal, but to walk alongside them as they rediscover their own strength and resilience. I provide a warm, person-centered environment where everyone can feel safe, heard, and truly seen. I support all cultures, ethnic backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Mohamad Shabib
Mohamad Shabib

Canadian Certified Counsellor

Virtual

Mohamad Shabib is a trauma-informed counsellor specializing in PTSD, addiction, and complex trauma. He integrates CBT, EMDR, and evidence-based approaches with a culturally responsive lens shaped by refugee and public health experience. He supports vulnerable populations, including refugees and first responders, in healing, resilience, and recovery.

Mikyla Bergman
Mikyla Bergman

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor

Virtual

Let's talk ADHD and Anxiety! Are you newly diagnosed ADHD? or an experienced hyperactive/ inattentive brain? I focus on working with and understanding the ADHD brain and anxiety, looking at the challenges, strategies and differences of living with ADHD in a neurotypical world- let's get into it! I believe in a person-centred approach that provides unique, tailored support for each individual. …

Leah Dhahan

Registered Clinical Counsellor

Virtual

Welcome! Are you struggling to set boundaries and speak your truth in relationships? Are you currently experiencing feelings of anxiety, anger, or powerlessness in your life or relationships? Do you find yourself struggling with painful feelings and emotions? Would you like support for childhood trauma? I am here to help…My specialties include support for the following areas: anxiety, depressio...

Burnaby Therapists at a Glance

Number of therapists listed

36

Average years in practice

8.1 Years

Currently accepting new clients

94 %

Therapists in Burnaby who prioritize treating:

100% Emotional Dysregulation
75% Anxiety
44% Trauma and PTSD
44% Depression
44% Self Esteem
39% Relationship Issues
28% Coping Skills
25% Grief

How therapists see their clients

100% Online Only

Top therapy approaches used in Burnaby:

44% Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
39% Trauma Focused
36% Attachment-based
36% Person-Centered
33% Somatic
31% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
28% Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
28% Culturally Sensitive

Frequently Asked Questions About Emotional Dysregulation

What is emotional dysregulation?

Emotional dysregulation refers to difficulty managing the intensity, duration, or expression of emotions in ways that are appropriate to the situation. This may look like emotions that feel overwhelming or unpredictable, rapid shifts in mood, explosive anger, prolonged despair, difficulty calming down after being upset, or the use of harmful coping strategies (such as self-harm or substance use) to manage emotional pain. It is not a character flaw but a learnable skill — the nervous system's ability to regulate can be developed at any age.

What conditions are associated with emotional dysregulation?

Emotional dysregulation is a central feature of several conditions: Borderline Personality Disorder (where it is often most intense), PTSD and complex trauma (where the nervous system is chronically dysregulated), ADHD (where impulsivity and emotional reactivity are core features), autism spectrum conditions, mood disorders, and anxiety. It also occurs independently of a diagnosable condition — many people with significant early adverse experiences develop dysregulation without meeting criteria for any formal diagnosis.

What therapy approaches help with emotional dysregulation?

DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) is the most specialized and evidence-based approach for emotional dysregulation — it explicitly teaches four modules of skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. ACT builds psychological flexibility — the ability to experience difficult emotions without being ruled by them. Trauma-focused therapies address the dysregulation that stems from unresolved trauma. Somatic approaches work with the body's role in emotional regulation. Many therapists integrate elements of all of these.

What is the connection between early trauma and emotional dysregulation?

Children develop the capacity to regulate emotions in large part through co-regulation with attuned caregivers — being soothed when distressed, having emotions named and validated, and experiencing a predictable, safe environment. When early caregiving was inconsistent, frightening, or absent, the nervous system does not fully develop these self-regulation capacities. This is not a permanent deficit: trauma-informed therapy, skills training, and the regulatory experience of a consistent therapeutic relationship can build regulatory capacity even decades after childhood.

How long does treatment for emotional dysregulation take?

Building emotional regulation capacity is often longer-term work, particularly when dysregulation is rooted in early trauma or characterizes a personality pattern. A full DBT program typically runs 6 months to a year with weekly individual therapy and a weekly skills group. More focused DBT-informed skills work can be shorter. Many people notice meaningful improvement within the first few months as they begin applying concrete skills, with deeper stabilization occurring over the following year or more.