Individual Therapy for Adults 

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Evidence-based therapy for adults navigating intense emotions, trauma, and relational challenges

For adults and young adults who feel stuck in patterns they want to change, but don’t yet know how.

Many adults I work with have lived with intense emotions for much of their lives. They may struggle with chronic shame, unstable relationships, self-harm, eating concerns, trauma, or repeated crises. Often they've already tried therapy, sometimes for years, without experiencing the change they were hoping for.

Adult therapy begins by making sense of how these patterns developed and identifying safer, more effective ways to respond when emotions run high. The goal is not to eliminate emotion, but to increase stability, choice, and self-respect over time.

My Approach to Adult Therapy

My work with adults is grounded primarily in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), alongside trauma-informed and relational approaches. DBT principles and skills inform much of the work we do together, even when a full comprehensive DBT program is not indicated.

Therapy is collaborative, structured, and active. We pay attention to patterns, practice new responses, and move at a pace that balances emotional safety with meaningful change. When appropriate, trauma-focused work using DBT-Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE) is integrated carefully and collaboratively.

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Concerns I Commonly Support Adults With

Adult therapy may be helpful if you are navigating:

  • Intense or rapidly shifting emotions

  • Chronic shame or self-criticism

  • Relationship instability or recurring conflict

  • Self-harm, suicidal ideation, or impulsive behaviours

  • Eating disorders or disordered eating patterns

  • Trauma and its ongoing impact

  • Anxiety, depression, or emotional burnout

  • Difficulty navigating independence, identity, or life transitions

You do not need a specific diagnosis to begin therapy. What matters most is how your experiences are affecting your life now.

How Adult Therapy Can Help

In our work together, we focus on building practical skills and understanding that support real change outside the therapy room:

  • Increasing emotional awareness and regulation

  • Learning how to tolerate distress without escalating harm

  • Strengthening communication and relational boundaries

  • Reducing behaviours that keep you stuck or unsafe

  • Clarifying values and building a life that feels more stable and meaningful

This is not quick-fix therapy. It is steady, skills-based work designed to support long-term change.

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When Is Comprehensive DBT a Good Fit?

For some adults, a higher level of structure and support is clinically indicated. Comprehensive DBT includes individual therapy, skills training groups, phone coaching, and consultation-team support.

It is typically recommended for individuals experiencing chronic emotion dysregulation, self-harm, suicidal behaviours, eating disorders, or repeated crises. If you're unsure whether it's right for you, we can explore this together.

Learn more about Comprehensive DBT →

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Why Work With Me?

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Depth of experience

Over seven years providing clinical services at an established DBT clinic in Toronto, with advanced training in DBT, DBT-PE, and eating-disorder-specific DBT.

Experience with complex presentations

Many clients come after years of unsuccessful therapy or feeling labeled as "too much" or "treatment-resistant."

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Grounded, direct, and collaborative style

Warm and honest, with a non-judgmental approach focused on meaningful progress.

What to Expect from Adult Therapy

  • 1. Free Consultation

    A 15-20 minute conversation to discuss what's bringing you to therapy and whether working together feels like a good fit.

  • Assessment & Planning (1–2 sessions)

    We take time to understand your history, current challenges, goals, and supports, and develop a plan that makes sense for your life.

  • 3. Ongoing Therapy

    Sessions focus on skill-building, pattern awareness, and applying what you're learning in real-life situations.

Ready to begin?

If you're ready to explore therapy that is structured, honest, and responsive to your needs, book a free consultation.

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Related therapy services

Depending on your family’s needs, other services within the practice may also be helpful:

Parent Therapy - support for parents navigating their own mental health while caring for others.

Family Therapy - strengthening relationships and reducing conflict using Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT).

Group Therapy - skills-based and therapeutic groups designed to support emotional regulation, connection, and growth, offered across different stages of care

Comprehensive DBT Programming – a more structured level of care when clinically indicated