Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in Dartmouth, NS
Stephanie Campoli
MSW, RSW
Stephanie Campoli Psychotherapy is a trauma-focused practice in Oshawa, Ontario, offering in-person therapy and virtual psychotherapy across Ontario and Nova Scotia. The practice specializes in comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), trauma therapy, and addictions treatment, with particular expertise in supporting people living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and trauma.
Vrushalee N
Registered Psychotherapist
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist specializing in relational trauma, narcissistic abuse, attachment wounds, identity, self-worth, and emotional regulation. My approach is trauma-informed, integrative, culturally responsive, and deeply collaborative, helping clients move beyond survival patterns toward self-trust, healthier boundaries, and meaningful change.
Kali O'Dell
RSW, MSW
I am passionate about supporting people in navigating challenges and building their strengths to facilitate sustainable change.
Iriny Salib-Sharkawy
Registered Social Worker
Edna Mitander
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor RTC
What is your understanding of joy and happiness? I'd like to hear your definition. Do you find it difficult to understand the suffering and challenges you face in your life? Do you still experience past trauma and feel like you're going through life on autopilot? Do you question your faith and finding yourself scrolling the internet to find answers?
Colombe Mazerolle
Licensed Counselling Therapist - C
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.
Chris Graham
Professional Counsellor, MPCC-Provisional designation with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA).
I work with pilots and men in high-pressure careers who are navigating anxiety, burnout, identity challenges, or major life transitions. Many of the people I support are looking for counselling that is practical, confidential, and respectful of their professional context. For pilots concerns about career impact, medical implications often create hesitation around seeking support.
Kate MacDonald
Registered Psychologist
Get relief from anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism—without losing your edge. Virtual therapy in Alberta, Canada
Tracy Kroeker
Psychologist
Hi! I'm Tracy and I’m passionate about helping individuals navigate tough times and return to living a life that is meaningful and fulfilling. I support clients struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, relationship issues, work or school stress, insomnia/sleep issues, as well as a variety of other challenges.
Paige Abbott
Registered Psychologist
Paige is an experienced therapist focusing on those changing their relationship with alcohol, in sobriety/long-term recovery, as well as high performers navigating perfectionism, control, people pleasing, as well as those looking to improve relationships in individual counselling by exploring boundaries, communication and emotional regulation.
Charmaine McIntosh
Psy.D., R.P.
Hello and Welcome to Sojourn Wellness, a virtual practice. Charmaine is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Health and Life Coach. Our approach is holistic, collaborative and person-centred. We provide coaching, psychotherapy, and assessments such as psychoeducational, immigration, psychological for mental health, motor-vehicle accidents (MVA), long-term disability (LTD), and workplace…
Yaroslav Grechkin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Registered Counselling Therapist (Candidate)
You may look like you have it all together, yet quietly struggle with feeling “not good enough.” I help thoughtful, sensitive adults and couples navigate shame, self-doubt, anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and emotional overwhelm. Together, we’ll uncover the patterns keeping you stuck and build a kinder, more authentic relationship with yourself.
Dan Diggins
RCT, CCC
I work with individuals of all ages who are dealing with uncomfortable thoughts and emotions or personal conflict and are ready to feel better and live a more meaningful life. Seeking out the right counsellor is an important step, requiring courage and trust. I honour your willingness to embrace vulnerability and honesty and I will ensure that you find the support and solutions you are seeking.
Karina Ramdath (she/her)
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Karina will honour your skills, values, and experiences to help you improve your personal mental health, overcome trauma, and/or improve relationships. Karina provides effective therapy to help you achieve your wellness goals.
Yasmin Ahmad
Registered Psychotherapist
Sisu Therapy offers virtual psychotherapy to adults across Ontario. A calm, collaborative space for anxiety, overwhelm, life transitions, and navigating cultural or family expectations, with care taken to move forward at a manageable pace.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?
CBT is a structured, evidence-based form of psychotherapy that examines the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. The core principle is that unhelpful thinking patterns contribute to emotional distress — and that changing those patterns can meaningfully improve how you feel and function. CBT is one of the most extensively researched forms of therapy in the world, with strong evidence across a wide range of mental health conditions.
What conditions does CBT treat effectively?
CBT has robust evidence for treating anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, insomnia, chronic pain, and substance use disorders. It is also widely used for stress management, anger management, grief, and relationship difficulties. The Canadian Psychological Association recognizes CBT as a first-line psychological treatment for many of these conditions.
What does a typical CBT session involve?
CBT sessions are structured and goal-directed, typically including a review of the previous week, work on a specific skill or technique, and between-session practice exercises. Common techniques include thought records to identify and challenge unhelpful thinking, behavioural experiments, activity scheduling, and exposure exercises. Practising skills between sessions consistently produces better outcomes than in-session work alone.
How many CBT sessions will I need?
CBT is typically short-term, ranging from 6 to 20 sessions depending on the presenting concern. Some conditions respond quickly — specific phobias may improve in 5–10 sessions — while others, such as OCD or personality disorders, often require more extended treatment. Your therapist will work with you to set clear goals and review progress throughout.
How is CBT different from other types of therapy?
CBT differs from traditional psychodynamic or humanistic therapy in its structured, present-focused, and skills-based approach. Rather than spending extended time exploring past experiences, CBT focuses on teaching concrete tools to change thoughts and behaviours in the here and now. Many therapists integrate CBT with other approaches — such as mindfulness, ACT, or DBT — depending on individual needs.