Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in Niagara Falls, ON

Anna Marson

Anna Marson

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Anna Marson is a registered psychotherapist specializing in ADHD, trauma, neurodiversity, attachment, stress, and emotion regulation. She integrates evidence-based therapies, mindfulness, and ADHD coaching to help clients build resilience, regulate emotions, and develop practical skills for lasting, positive change. Her approach is compassionate, brain/body-informed, and strength-based.

Michelle Keough

Michelle Keough

Master of Clinical Social Work, Registered Social Worker

Virtual

Feeling disconnected from your partner has got you feeling discouraged and frustrated in your relationship. You're tired of having the same arguments continue to happen in your relationship with no understanding. Being stuck in conflict has lead to you feeling disconnected from your partner and is holding you back from creating a secure loving bond. You no longer need to feel alone in your rela...

Natascha Piciga

Natascha Piciga

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

I am a psychotherapist who believes healing happens through connection, curiosity, and feeling truly understood. My approach is collaborative and a provide a warm and non-judgemental space where clients can explore life challenges, build resilience, and connect with themselves.

Natalie Demian

Natalie Demian

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I’m dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and discover inner strength. With an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Niagara University, I support those facing anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. I offer compassionate, collaborative in-person and virtual therapy across Ontario in a safe, supportive space for growth.

Tanja Ivic

Tanja Ivic

Registered Social Worker

Virtual

*Accepting new virtual clients across Ontario, supporting teens and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, addiction patterns, identity and life transitions.

Parker Willis

Parker Willis

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Therapy with me can offer space to slow down and connect truly. I support individuals and children, including athletes and young adults, through stress, trauma, injury, transitions, and performance pressure. Showing up is a powerful first step, and I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

Caitlin Kemmett

Caitlin Kemmett

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I’m Caitlin, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) offering individual and couples therapy in Ottawa and virtually across Ontario. I support adults facing anxiety, burnout, ADHD, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My warm, collaborative approach blends CBT, ACT, and the Gottman Method to help you feel grounded, connected, and confident moving forward.

Shelley Sayle-Udall

Shelley Sayle-Udall

Registered Psychotherapist (RP)

Virtual

I’m Shelley, a psychotherapist offering integrative, mind–body therapy that goes beyond talk therapy. My work combines insight with nervous system, physiological, and gut–brain understanding to help clients truly make sense of their experiences. Through psychoeducation and compassionate support, I help people reconnect with their inner wisdom and create meaningful, lasting change.

Kanica Coshal, MSW RSW

Kanica Coshal, MSW RSW

Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Virtual

Welcome! My name is Kanica and I am a registered Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with children, teens and adults. I work from a trauma informed lens and specialize in providing support to individuals experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, parenting, school-related stressors (i.e. academics, attendance, bullying), self-harm, suicide, and self-e…

Mike Thibodeau

Mike Thibodeau

Registered Clinical Psychologist (PhD)

Virtual

Dr. Michel (Mike) Thibodeau has helped over a hundred adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety-related disorders. He offers efficient treatment using cognitive behavioural therapy and exposure and response prevention guided by current research on best practices. His pragmatic skills-based approach is paired with a collaborative therapeutic style to promote lasting changes.

Sarah Berneche

Sarah Berneche

Student Therapist

Virtual

**I am a student therapist with placements in Alberta & Ontario. I am supervised by seasoned psychotherapists. I support individuals experiencing reproductive mental health concerns, such as endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, infertility, pregnancy loss, perimenopause, and the impact of living with complex reproductive health conditions, as well as eating disorders & body image concerns.

First Step Men's Therapy

First Step Men's Therapy

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Disconnected. Isolated. Angry. Stuck. Many men we work with feel this way. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, shame, trauma, addiction, or relationship difficulties while trying to hold everything together alone. At First Step Men’s Therapy, we help men better understand themselves, build healthier coping strategies, and reconnect with the life they want to live.

Elliott McLarnon

Elliott McLarnon

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

My name is Elliott, a Registered Psychotherapist in Toronto, Ontario. I practice from the Humanistic perspective, which emphasizes that (believe it or not) clients know what is best for themselves – not the therapist. With curiosity, an open-mind, and a non-judgmental stance, my hope is to help you reconnect with the most authentic parts of yourself.

Cierra DoCouto

Cierra DoCouto

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Helping adults in Burlington, Ontario navigate anxiety, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, and attachment patterns. Offering in-person and virtual psychotherapy that is collaborative, evidence-informed, and tailored to support personal growth, emotional well-being, and resilience.

Bethany Richer

Bethany Richer

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who works with individuals navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, emotional regulation, school stress, sleep difficulties, relationship concerns and more. I aim to create a space where clients feel safe, respected, and understood, and where therapy moves at a pace that feels right for them.

Katie Whiteley

Katie Whiteley

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just ready for something to shift? I offer individual therapy for adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationships, and life transitions. My approach blends ACT, CBT, DBT, and IFS in a warm, collaborative space tailored to you, so you leave sessions with real insight and practical tools.

Erin Ibrahim

Erin Ibrahim

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA

Virtual

Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship stress, self-esteem struggles, or just feeling stuck, we can work through it together. Pulling from a variety of frameworks to instead suit your unique needs instead of making it feel one-size-fits-all, I have interest in anxiety, depression, relationships, attachment, neurodiversity, and self-esteem. I look forward to connecting!

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.

Jessica DeMille

Jessica DeMille

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, B.Sc (Hons)

Virtual

I work with individuals, couples, families, and children (10+), providing a safe, supportive space for exploration and growth. Using an integrative, client-centered approach, I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, relationships, and life transitions, fostering resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful change. Together, we explore tools and strategies to support emotional well-being.

Carlos (Charlie) Garcia

Carlos (Charlie) Garcia

CCC, MHC, MSc, PhD Candidate in Clinical Sexology

Virtual

I help adults and couples navigate anxiety, identity, sexuality, intimacy and sexual concerns, and relationship challenges. My approach is modern, direct, and integrative — no fluff. I work with individuals of all genders and orientations, with a specialization in LGBTQ+ and trans clients. Bilingual services available in English and Spanish. Virtual sessions across Florida (USA) & Canada.

How do therapists in Niagara Falls, ON compare?

Number of therapists listed

117

Average years in practice

6.3 Years

Currently accepting new clients

99 %

Therapists in Niagara Falls, ON who prioritize treating:

78% Anxiety
56% Relationship Issues
44% Depression
41% Trauma and PTSD
36% Self Esteem
32% Stress
26% ADHD
23% Emotional Dysregulation

How therapists see their clients

99% Online Only
1% In Person Only

Top therapy approaches used in Niagara Falls, ON:

100% Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
61% Trauma Focused
60% Strength-Based
59% Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
54% Person-Centered
51% Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
50% Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
49% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

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.