Coping Skills Therapists in Caledon, ON

Lisa Cross

Registered Social Worker

Virtual

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.

Abby Tait
Abby Tait

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

You might come to therapy feeling stuck in familiar patterns - ways of coping, thinking, or relating that once made sense but now feel hard to shift. You may be thoughtful and self-aware, yet find yourself overthinking, avoiding certain emotions, or feeling disconnected from who you are or where you’re headed. Questions about identity, values, and purpose often sit quietly underneath these experi…

Carrin Adoma
Carrin Adoma

Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Virtual

I’m a trauma-informed Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist with nearly a decade of experience supporting individuals through anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is eclectic, blending evidence-based therapies with deep empathy and attunement to help clients feel truly seen and supported.

Delia Bagi
Delia Bagi

EMDR Therapist

Virtual

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.

Jordan Best
Jordan Best

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Anxiety can make your world feel smaller. Whether you're struggling with OCD, panic, health anxiety, social anxiety, an overwhelming phobia or constant worry, therapy can help you break free from the cycle. I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy using ERP, CBT, and ACT to help you face fear, build confidence, and reconnect with the life you want to live.

Khysandra Lee
Khysandra Lee

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Haley Dodd
Haley Dodd

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

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.

Mabel Reimer
Mabel Reimer

Registered Social Worker & DBT Therapist

Virtual

I am passionate about working with highly sensitive and neurodivergent individuals who feel misunderstood and overwhelmed, using Dialectical Behavior Therapy & EMDR to foster emotional regulation & self-understanding. I offer in-person therapy in Calgary, AB and virtual sessions across AB, SK and ON. If you're looking for tangible skills to bring about real change, book a free consultation.

Michelle Philippe

Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling Psychology

Virtual

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? ...

Tracey Ropp
Tracey Ropp

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Hello! I get that reaching out for support can be difficult, particularly when you’re already feeling busy with work, family, school, or just the overall demands of life in general. I can help to figure out what’s creating stress or unease for you, and then together we’ll develop practical, realistic strategies that fit for you in your current circumstances.

Regina Yakubov

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Hi, I’m Regina Yakubov, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). I understand how challenging it can feel to start therapy, and I strive to create a warm and nonjudgmental space where you feel supported in sharing your experiences at your own pace. My approach is collaborative and flexible, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Acceptance and Commitment…

Maria Yaglovski
Maria Yaglovski

Registered Psychotherapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor

Virtual

Hi, I’m Maria, a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore patterns, beliefs, and challenges. Through mindfulness and evidence-based approaches, I help you gain clarity, shift perspective, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Janalyn Dodds
Janalyn Dodds

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.

Ariel Dasrath
Ariel Dasrath

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

With so many elements that shape who we are and how we navigate the world, how can we expect mental health treatment to focus on only one at a time? Creating the space for nuanced conversations, MargINs Psychotherapy focuses on culturally responsive practices, primarily catering to intersectionally marginalized populations.

Sophie Cohen
Sophie Cohen

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Trauma-informed therapy available virtually

Maytal Oziel
Maytal Oziel

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Maytal Oziel is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) based in Ontario, Canada. Before transitioning to psychotherapy, she spent 20+ years working as a certified teacher, where she developed a deep appreciation for the ways we grow, learn, and navigate challenges throughout our lives.

Jane Chukwujekwu, MSW

Registered Clinical Social Worker

Virtual

"Maintaining a client-centred approach, I meet you where you're at, empowering you to navigate new ways of thinking that lead to a more positive life outlook and improved well-being. I am passionate about creating a safe space where you can reflect and re-evaluate, enabling you to make healthier life choices that will alleviate life stressors, leading to a more balanced and fulfilled life. My p...

Allison Clayton
Allison Clayton

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Are you tired of the 'sunshine, butterflies and rainbows' idea of therapy? You aren't here for surface-level advice, trying to “just think positive,” or having to worry about judgment. I am here to provide you with tools that work individually for you and conversations that matter - on both a human level and from an evidence-based approach.

Alice Lurie
Alice Lurie

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Alice provides English-language psychotherapy for individuals and couples. She supports clients through anxiety, depression, stress, grief, anger, emotional regulation and relationship struggles.

Abby Tait
Abby Tait

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Grief doesn’t always wait for a physical loss. I help adults navigate grief, caregiver burnout, burnout and life transitions, including caring for a parent or partner with dementia or Parkinson’s. Evidence-based virtual therapy across BC, Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, attuned to your circumstances, relationships and lived experience.

Caledon Therapists at a Glance

Number of therapists listed

38

Average years in practice

5.9 Years

Currently accepting new clients

97 %

Therapists in Caledon who prioritize treating:

100% Coping Skills
87% Anxiety
66% Depression
42% Self Esteem
39% Stress
34% Emotional Dysregulation
29% Grief
29% Relationship Issues

How therapists see their clients

100% Online Only

Top therapy approaches used in Caledon:

63% Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
45% Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
42% Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
39% Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
39% Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
39% Strength-Based
37% Person-Centered
34% Trauma Focused

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.