Emotional Dysregulation Therapists in Richmond Hill, ON

Treena Peters
Treena Peters

Registered Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RCSW (AB), RSW (ONT)

Virtual

Welcome! If you are here, you are likely considering finding some support for what may seem like another one of life's never-ending challenges. I can support you with that. You have already taken the first step. All you need to do next is reach out and book a free consultation so we can discuss what it is you are looking for.

Christy Liu
Christy Liu

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Therapy isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither are you. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, difficult emotions, past experiences, or simply trying to understand yourself better, I'm here to help you make sense of it all. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to you.

Stephanie Neshcov
Stephanie Neshcov

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Hi I’m Steph. I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a passion for helping others navigate life’s challenges. I offer virtual services in a confidential space to couples and individuals 16+ years old living in Ontario.

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.

David Mibashan

Psychologist

Virtual

We cannot lie to ourselves: realizing that something is bothering us is the first step towards understanding our present situation. Coming to therapy is a positive second step. It allows us to see where we come from, where we are now and where we would like to be. We should also keep in mind that once we know something, we cannot unknow it.

Taylor van der Deen

Registered Social Worker

Virtual

I can work with you to help you uncover your innate curiosity, compassion and clarity, in order to feel a greater sense of peace, presence and purpose in your life. I support individuals who are experiencing emotional/relational challenges, perinatal mental health challenges, students, ADHD, anxiety, low self-esteem/identity, trauma and grief. You don't have to navigate this alone!

Andie Toderovitz
Andie Toderovitz

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Do you feel like you’re constantly fighting against yourself, weighed down by anxiety, or caught in painful patterns in your relationships? You might find yourself overthinking, putting everyone else’s needs before your own, struggling to trust yourself or others, or feeling stuck in guilt and shame around food and your body. This isn't something you have to carry alone.

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.

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.

Alexander Vasilovsky

Psychologist

Virtual

Therapy can provide opportunities to reflect on the aspects of your life you’d like to change, as well as to explore new ways of seeing and being seen, of connecting and responding to yourself and others. This sort of change can expose us to feeling vulnerable, so I commend you on your courage to consider this next step.

Valeria Barragan

Professional Counsellor

Virtual

I work with adults who feel stuck in the same patterns, understanding why they react the way they do, not just managing it. Taking the time in session to learn more about yourself and discovering how self-perception, relationships, and life phases have influenced your well-being and decision making. As you begin to understand yourself and making sense of what you are going through, your choices a…

Jennifer Bartok
Jennifer Bartok

Registered Social Worker

Virtual

You're used to being the one everyone relies on, but lately, it's all feeling like too much. I help women across Ontario navigate anxiety, burnout, and emotional overwhelm when they're tired of holding everything together. I also support couples feeling stuck or disconnected. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), we'll make sense of what's happening so you can feel more like yourself again.

Zarifa Andani
Zarifa Andani

MPCC-P, RTC-C

Virtual

This work isn’t about fixing your parts—it’s about helping you feel more like your whole self again. We can work together to slow down, get curious, and listen deeply. Our internal body wisdom is an integral source of information that speaks more significantly than words. Real change is possible when ALL of you feels safe enough to be seen and supported, just as you are.

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.

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.

Audrey Kao
Audrey Kao

Registered Social Worker

Virtual

I help people in their 20s and 30s who keep running into the same painful patterns in dating and relationships, whether that's anxious attachment, recurring conflict, or trouble moving on from an ex. Using an attachment lens, we trace where these patterns began and build the security to change them. In-person in Toronto (St. Lawrence & St. Andrew-Windfields) or online across Ontario.

Sneha Pitre

Psychologist

Virtual

I appreciate you taking the step towards looking after yourself. It takes immense courage whether you are seeking support for the first time or returning to therapy. I wish to support you with the steps you are taking. Some people have specific goals for therapy, while others may be unsure in the beginning. Wherever you are, is a good starting point.

Jodi Evers
Jodi Evers

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Providing person-centred, psychodynamic therapy for adults across a wide range of treatment goals. Using an integrative approach that considers the whole person, treatment is adapted to the individual and is deep, experiential, challenging, trauma informed and focused on the body, emotions, and patterns of behavior.

Sandeep Kaur Marwaha

Occupational Therapist, Psychotherapist

Virtual

As a brown kid of immigrants from the Global South, I appreciate ​the nuances, struggles, and beauty of being from immigrant and global ​majority communities. My values of acceptance, compassion, curiosity, and ​connection guide my work. With an anti-oppressive, relational lens, I will support ​you to soften towards yourself, slowly heal, and move in alignment with your values ​instead of fear.

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.

Richmond Hill Therapists at a Glance

Number of therapists listed

82

Average years in practice

7.1 Years

Currently accepting new clients

99 %

Therapists in Richmond Hill who prioritize treating:

100% Emotional Dysregulation
71% Anxiety
61% Trauma and PTSD
46% Relationship Issues
44% Self Esteem
44% Depression
24% Stress
20% Grief

How therapists see their clients

100% Online Only

Top therapy approaches used in Richmond Hill:

48% Trauma Focused
46% Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
41% Attachment-based
41% Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
40% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
38% Person-Centered
35% Strength-Based
30% Internal Family Systems (IFS)

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.