Emotional Dysregulation Therapists in Brampton, ON

Therapy Collective

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.

Haley Moore

Haley Moore

Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Virtual

Welcome to Therapy Uninterrupted, where your mental well-being is our top priority. We understand that life can be challenging, and sometimes we all need a little extra support. As a team of dedicated clinicians, we are here to help you navigate through your journey and find the strength within yourself to heal and grow.

Arianne Nicole Palmares

Arianne Nicole Palmares

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Hi, I’m Arianne. I’m glad you’re here. I believe everyone deserves therapy access, regardless of background or identity. As a first-generation immigrant, I combine lived experience with clinical training to create a safe and brave space where you can be seen, heard, and take meaningful steps toward the life you want.

Jialin (Sherry) Yang

Jialin (Sherry) Yang

Intern Associate Therapist

Virtual

Hi there! I'm Jialin Yang, or you can call me Sherry! An Associate Therapist offering low-cost virtual counselling services cross-Canada under the supervision, I support youth and adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, stress, identity struggles, and perfectionism.

Alli Ewacha

Alli Ewacha

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Anastasia Berezowsky

Anastasia Berezowsky

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

My practice blends talk therapy and structured accountability to help you find balance and resilience—especially when life feels demanding and you need some direction. With a background in Kinesiology and Psychology, I take a whole-person approach that connects mind and body. I support clients who feel misaligned and need the space to untangle themselves from the stressors of every day.

Katharine De Santos

Katharine De Santos

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Healthy Minds Psychotherapy was founded in 2018 with the mission of providing psychotherapeutic care to individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering resilience in each person and our community as a whole.

Valery Vengerov

Valery Vengerov

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

To those who have taken the courageous step of seeking out a therapist, I want to express my deep admiration and respect. Embarking on this journey takes tremendous willingness and courage, and I commend you for prioritizing your mental and emotional well-being. You are already demonstrating incredible strength, and I am here to support you every step of the way.

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.

Erin Rehmann

Erin Rehmann

Therapist

Virtual

It takes strength to recognize when you need support and even more courage to take action. Choosing to enroll in therapy is a significant step toward nurturing your well-being and investing in your own growth and happiness. I aim to provide the guidance and unwavering support that you deserve as you navigate the challenges and obstacles that life throws at you.

Zeesy Halpern

Zeesy Halpern

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I offer low cost therapy, including one free session for adults who are struggling with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions and experiences of trauma. If you have been feeling like you are going through the motions, unable to change unhelpful patterns and overwhelmed with life's challenges, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself, your goals and what matters.

Eric Cousineau

Eric Cousineau

Psychologist

Virtual

Working to face the personal, emotional, and relationship challenges you are dealing with is admirable; I commend you for taking the first step toward improving your life and your relationships! In therapy, I work with adults facing a number of difficulties related to mood, anxiety, trauma, loss, relationships, personality, life-transition, and self-growth.

Janalyn Dodds MSW, BSW, RSW

Janalyn Dodds MSW, BSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker/ Psychotherapist

Virtual

I am a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist with The Support Station, a Canadian-based, woman-owned organization that believes cost shouldn't be a barrier to accessing quality mental health and wellness support. Each client's session fees are adjusted according to not only their monthly income, but also any bills and debts paid out regularly get considered as well.

Erika Szabo

Erika Szabo

Registered Social Service Worker, Psychotherapist

Virtual

My name is Erika. I'm a white, cis-gender queer woman with lived experience of complex trauma. I work from a person-centered, relational, and anti-oppressive lens and embody this in the work I do! Whether you're interested in meditation, art making, somatics, or simply an empathic ear, I will hold space for you in whatever way you need. BOOKING OPEN in-person and online across Ontario.

Sherriden Brown

Sherriden Brown

Registered Psychotherapist. Licence #11090

Virtual

Struggling with relationship challenges or disconnection? Sherriden Brown, RP and Certified EFT Therapist, provides virtual therapy across Ontario and in-person sessions in Port Credit, helping clients resolve conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen relationships with a warm, inclusive, evidence-based approach.

Jennifer Bradley

Jennifer Bradley

Psychologist

Virtual

Throughout the course of our lives, we are faced with difficult life experiences that disrupt our sense of self, our relationships with others, and sense of well-being. Through my practice and training as a psychologist, I have come to appreciate that the process of self-discovery and learning in a non-judgemental and collaborative therapeutic space can lead to deep healing and self-empowerment.

Shadan Mosavat

Shadan Mosavat

Clinical Counsellor, M.A, CCC.

Virtual

I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and ADHD to help them understand and embrace the parts of themselves that are often hidden beneath these labels. I also support parents in discovering their most authentic and confident parenting style, free from the pressure of societal myths and expectations.

Megan Gauthier

Megan Gauthier

Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Virtual

*Accepting new client in-person in Guelph and virtually across Ontario* Therapy for people who struggle with self-doubt, overthinking, and repeating painful relationship patterns.

Johanna Benoit

Johanna Benoit

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

NIHB provider, specializing in CPTSD and trauma, perinatal grief and loss, PTSD, anxiety, depression and borderline personality disorder.

Michael Peddle

Michael Peddle

Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Certified IFS Therapist

Virtual

Since 2011, I’ve supported clients through trauma and attachment wounds using IFS as my core approach. I integrate EMDR, SFBT, and evidence-based techniques to help people heal burdens, strengthen inner safety, and reconnect with their most grounded, empowered selves.

How do therapists in Brampton, ON compare?

Number of therapists listed

74

Average years in practice

6.7 Years

Currently accepting new clients

96 %

Therapists in Brampton, ON who prioritize treating:

100% Emotional Dysregulation
72% Anxiety
64% Trauma and PTSD
46% Relationship Issues
45% Self Esteem
42% Depression
23% Stress
19% Grief

How therapists see their clients

100% Online Only

Top therapy approaches used in Brampton, ON:

47% Trauma Focused
38% Attachment-based
38% Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
38% Person-Centered
36% Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
36% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
32% Internal Family Systems (IFS)
31% Strength-Based

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.