How do therapists in Burlington, ON compare?

Number of therapists listed

Average years in practice

6.7 Years

Currently accepting new clients

98 %

Therapists in Burlington, ON who prioritize treating:

100% Coping Skills

88% Anxiety

63% Depression

44% Stress

42% Self Esteem

35% Relationship Issues

30% Emotional Dysregulation

26% Grief

How therapists see their clients

98% Online Only

2% In Person Only

Top therapy approaches used in Burlington, ON:

47% Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)

40% Strength-Based

35% Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

35% Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

30% Person-Centered

28% Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

28% Trauma Focused

21% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Frequently Asked Questions About Coping Skills

What are coping skills and why do they matter?

Coping skills are the strategies we use to manage stress, difficult emotions, and challenging situations. Some coping strategies are adaptive — exercise, seeking support, problem-solving, mindfulness — while others are maladaptive — avoidance, substance use, self-harm, rumination — providing short-term relief but creating longer-term problems. Therapy focused on coping skills helps you identify which strategies you currently use, understand their effects, and build a broader, more effective toolkit for managing life's difficulties.

What therapy approaches build coping skills?

DBT is one of the most skills-intensive therapy approaches, explicitly teaching four modules of coping skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. CBT builds problem-solving, cognitive restructuring, and behavioural activation skills. ACT develops psychological flexibility. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teaches mindfulness as a core coping tool. Many therapists integrate skills from multiple approaches based on what is most relevant for your specific challenges.

Who benefits most from coping skills therapy?

Coping skills work benefits almost anyone experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, or difficult life circumstances. It is particularly valuable for people who feel overwhelmed by their emotions, who rely on avoidance or unhealthy behaviours to get through hard times, who are managing chronic illness or pain, or who are going through significant life transitions. Children and adolescents also benefit greatly from learning coping skills early, before maladaptive patterns become entrenched.

What is the difference between coping skills and deeper therapy work?

Coping skills address the how of managing distress — the practical tools and strategies. Deeper therapy work addresses the why — the root causes, unresolved experiences, and underlying patterns that create the distress in the first place. Both are important: coping skills provide the stability needed to engage in deeper work, while deeper work reduces the need to rely heavily on coping strategies over time. Many effective treatments integrate both levels.

How quickly can I expect to benefit from coping skills therapy?

Coping skills can produce relatively rapid benefits — many people notice improvements in their ability to manage distress within the first few sessions as they begin applying new tools. The key is consistent practice between sessions: skills that are learned but not practised tend to be unavailable in moments of high distress. Most coping-focused therapies are short to medium term, ranging from 6 to 16 sessions, with the option to continue if deeper exploration is indicated.

Coping Skills Therapists in Burlington, ON

Justin Mulder

Ariel Dasrath

Geneviève Fontaine

Khysandra Lee

Ukasha Malik

Brendan McLarty

Delia Bagi

Michelle Philippe

Meg Walsh

Jessica Blair

Lisa Willow

Rosita Ratnarajah

Monica Natalia

Renee Crossan (she/her)

Carrin Adoma

Katie MacDonald

Allison Clayton

Stephanie Neshcov

GreenValley Counselling Services

Maria Yaglovski