Coping Skills Therapists in Burlington, ON
Amanda Rout
Registered Psychotherapist
Have you been struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, or self-esteem? Have you been feeling tired, overwhelmed, or stuck? You are not alone. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space for you to show up as your authentic self and feel heard and understood. Working from a client-centred and collaborative approach, I strive to meet you where you are and support you in navigating th…
Delia Bagi
EMDR Therapist
Délia Bagi, RP(Q) is a warm, intuitive EMDR therapist who specializes in helping self-aware people finally feel the change they've long understood. With expertise in anxiety, trauma, and relationships, she blends EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness into a thoughtful, unhurried approach - creating real, lasting shifts between sessions, not just during them.
Monica Natalia
Registered Psychotherapist, Qualifying
Do you constantly judge yourself harshly and worry about how others perceive you? You’re someone who puts everyone else first, making sure the people around you are comfortable and happy. Yet even with all that effort, you still feel anxious, overwhelmed, and never “good enough.” You may hold back from changing because you fear conflict, disappointment, or losing the people you care about. But d…
Geoffrey Stone - Glowing Hearts and Minds - Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) - College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
I provide psychotherapy to adults (18+) with stress, grief, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, trauma, and other issues. I take an integrative approach to psychotherapy, primarily operating from a Person-Centred approach, incorporating Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Logotherapy, and Mindfulness. I continue to learn new therapies to better help my clients.
Dr. Ashley Mlotek
Clinical Psychologist
I work with adult clients with a variety of presenting concerns including but not limited to anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, perfectionism, life transitions, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. I approach therapy within the context of a safe therapeutic relationship based on empathy and compassion. My therapeutic approach draws on several evidence-based modalities...
Ukasha Malik
Registered Psychotherapist
Ukasha Psychotherapy is a private therapy practice focused on trauma-informed care, self-awareness, and empowerment. It offers a safe, supportive space for clients to work through challenges like anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. The practice emphasizes accessible mental health education, coping tools, and personal growth.
Fran Isaacs
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I enjoy working with individuals from all ages and backgrounds, whatever challenges have arisen. I have experience working with anxious and depressed feelings, difficulty with control over emotions, problems arising from past experiences, current crises over relationship, career and motivation, coming to terms with grief, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Haley Dodd
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Haley is completing her MA in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and provides individual psychotherapy as part of her clinical practicum. Her warm, collaborative approach draws on CBT, mindfulness, somatic, and person-centred therapy. She supports clients with anxiety, overthinking, stress, burnout, self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
Michelle Philippe
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling Psychology
I'm so glad you are here. Sometimes we can feel weighed down by sadness, anxiety, shame, a harsh inner critic, or not feeling “good enough”. This can sometimes occur with difficulty with people pleasing, perfectionism, chronic worry, or unreasonably high self-standards. Are you a high performer, an artist, athlete, dancer (or former)? Has a life transition or loss left you feeling overwhelmed? ...
Khysandra Lee
Registered Psychotherapist
Grace Gao
Registered Social Worker
Grace is passionate about creating accessible and culturally responsive mental health support, particularly for individuals who may feel hesitant to seek formal counseling services. As a bilingual professional fluent in English and Mandarin, she values creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where clients feel heard and respected.
Rosita Ratnarajah
Registered Psychotherapist
I offer compassionate, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based mental health support for individuals seeking healing, growth, and empowerment. Grounded in empathy and respect, I provide a safe, confidential space to explore various issues. My approach is tailored to each client’s unique needs, supporting their journey toward resilience and emotional well-being.
Lisa Cross
Registered Social Worker
In our work together, I will draw from mindfulness-based strategies, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, strengths-based, solution-focused, and various other counselling modalities and techniques in a welcoming, accepting, and supportive environment to help you advance towards your goals.
Jessica Blair
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW (she, her)
Struggling with anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm? I offer virtual DBT and trauma-informed therapy for adults across Ontario. Compassionate, structured care for BPD, complex trauma, and more. Individual sessions, DBT groups, and full DBT packages available. Learn more at jessicablair.ca.
Denise Smith
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious with balancing work, relationships and/or parenting? Maybe you’re feeling unmotivated, disconnected from yourself and your loved ones and find your mood up and down. You might be struggling with a big life decision or change. It can be difficult to know how to move forward. I’ve been there and I understand how stressful it can be.
GreenValley Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Social Worker
We are a team of warm and welcoming psychotherapists, social workers and creative arts therapists ready to support you. We provide therapy for all ages and stages of life, including children, teens, adults, couples and families.
Geneviève Fontaine
Registered Psychotherapist
Hi, I'm Geneviève! I offer individual counselling and psychotherapy for adults. My approach to therapy is guided by the belief that every individual deserves meaningful human connection: to be seen, to be heard, and to be acknowledged. As a queer therapist, my role is to provide guidance, support, and practical tools that empower individuals to make choices that enhance their well-being.
Annie Szalkai
Registered Psychotherapist
I work with adults from diverse backgrounds, supporting those navigating anxiety, stress, and self-esteem challenges. My approach is client-centred and integrative, drawing from CBT, ACT, EFIT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and more to meet each person’s unique needs.
Renee Crossan (she/her)
Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW)
I know how important it is to find a therapist that who truly understands you. As a trauma-informed therapist, I understand that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for healing and personal growth. I strive to create a safe and nurturing space where you can openly share your experiences, allowing us to work collaboratively on your journey toward resilience and self-discovery.
Michaela Weaver
Registered Social Worker
I believe every human being is unique, there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach, and each person deserves to seek counselling with a therapist who tailors their approach to what fits the client best. I am extremely passionate about helping people through some of life’s most stressful and challenging situations and developing useful skills to do so.
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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.