Discover one of the most versatile therapy approaches
Available in-person in Hamilton and virtual across Ontario
For teenagers 14+ and adults
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT shows us how our thought patterns influence our feelings, how we act in the world, and how we feel in our body. These parts of ourselves are all intimately connected. Changes in any of these areas will affect all of the other areas. It is very easy to get caught in a downward spiral and it can feel hard to lift yourself out of it alone. Through a variety of tools and strategies we help clients identify how to reverse that spiral. Sometimes when you are going through a difficult time it can be hard to know where to start. We can start by figuring out the easiest place to start, that will have the biggest impact, while we keep working on long-term changes.
In a CBT session, clients engage in a structured yet flexible process that emphasizes active participation and practical skill-building. Your therapist will work collaboratively with you to:
Throughout CBT therapy, you’ll learn to:
CBT is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps individuals identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. By examining the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions, CBT empowers clients to develop more balanced thinking and effective coping strategies.
If you struggle with anxiety, stress, depression, overwhelming emotions, and a wide range of other mental health experiences, CBT can help you gain clarity and more control of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.
This therapy modality teaches practical skills to manage worries, challenge self-doubt, and approach life’s challenges with a more balanced perspective. By working together, we’ll explore patterns that may not be serving you well and replace them with healthier, more constructive ways of thinking and responding to what’s going on in your life.
Meet our compassionate CBT therapists
Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist (MSW, RSW)
Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist (MSW, RSW)
Registered Social Worker / Psychotherapist (BSW, RSW)
Registered Psychotherapist (B.A, M.Ed; MSc in progress)
Registered Psychotherapist (B.A, MSc in progress)
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If you’re ready to shift away from limiting thoughts and behaviors, CBT offers a clear path forward. Our experienced therapists will guide you through this proven approach, helping you develop the skills and insights needed to create meaningful change in your life.
We understand you may have some questions about CBT and therapy in general. That’s why we warmly invite you to schedule a free initial consultation with us! Here, you have two options. If you’re ready to book, you can do so through our booking platform. If you’d like to find out more about us and CBT therapy, please send us this contact form. We’ll do our best to respond in 24 hours.
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is a time-sensitive, structured, present-oriented psychotherapy that has been found to be effective in more than 2,000 studies for the treatment of many different health and mental health conditions. (The Beck Institute, 2026)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviours to improve emotional regulation and well-being. Unlike traditional, open-ended talk therapy, CBT offers skills, strategies, and homework to practice what you are learning in session.
Generally, 10 to 20 sessions of CBT are recommended to reduce symptoms of common mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, OCD, and more. Many people notice benefits before this. To work through more complex experiences, and if you are interested in ongoing personal growth, longer-term therapy can also be helpful. Your therapist is there to help you define your goals and collaborate with you in working towards them. We will work with you to tailor your treatment to your goals.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a highly effective, first-line, evidence-based treatment for anxiety. There is a vast body of research showing the efficacy and effectiveness of CBT for anxiety disorders including posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and specific phobia.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a front-line psychotherapeutic treatment for OCD, supported by a substantial body of theoretical and empirical research. Research shows that many people with OCD experience significant symptom improvement through CBT.
Research has shown that CBT can be an effective treatment for depression, with benefits across age groups. CBT helps people identify unhelpful patterns, build practical coping strategies, and take meaningful steps toward change.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is considered a gold-standard psychotherapy because of its strong empirical evidence, structured and time-limited nature, and focus on measurable outcomes.
Most private health insurance plans provide coverage for our Registered Social Work (RSW) services. We offer direct billing to most insurance companies and we are happy to answer any questions about this. As a private practice, our services are not covered by OHIP. If you do not have an insurance plan, or for amounts exceeding your coverage, you can save your receipts and claim them on your tax return as a health expense.
We offer sessions virtually across all of Ontario on our secure video platform. Phone sessions are also available.
Yes, we offer sessions in person in our beautiful offices located at 195 James St. N. in Hamilton. You will find us in the building above the historic Mulberry Cafe.
There are two flights of stairs to access our office space in our heritage building at 195 James St. N. If stairs pose a barrier for you, reach out and we will make arrangements for a secure and accessible location in our neighbourhood, or we can meet virtually.
Our standard 50-minute psychotherapy session is $155. We also offer longer 80-minute and 110-minute sessions. We offer direct billing to most private insurance companies.
We offer direct billing with most insurance companies, and accept payment through e-transfer, cash, cheque, and credit card through our secure payment portal, Jane Payments. In Jane Payments, you can either authorize us to charge your credit card for you, or you can securely store your payment information there and make payments yourself.
(Jane Payments provides a highly secure, PCI-DSS compliant system that uses tokenization to process credit cards, ensuring no raw card data is stored directly within the Jane app)
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