Registered clinical psychologists
individual therapy in Ontario
One-on-one, evidence-based therapy for adults and adolescents (15+). Virtual sessions for clients in Ontario. Delivered by a licensed psychologist.
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Evidence-based Talk Therapy Tailored to your Needs
Individual psychotherapy (aka talk therapy) is a collaborative, one-on-one process aimed at understanding the challenges you face and building practical, lasting change. If you’re dealing with specific difficulties (like anxiety, low mood, a hard life transition) or general dissatisfaction in some area of life, psychotherapy is dedicated space with a clinician trained to help.
At Discourse Psychology Centre, care is evidence-based, tailored to your needs, and guided by ongoing clinical assessment rather than a fixed script.
All sessions are virtual and available anywhere in Ontario.
What we can help with
At Discourse Psychology Centre, our therapists are highly-trained psychologists who are experienced working with adults and teens across a wide range of concerns. Explore the areas below, or reach out if you’re not sure where your situation fits. As psychologists, we’re here to help you navigate your mental health.
Anxiety & Panic
Persistent worry, racing thoughts, panic attacks, avoidance
Depression & Low Mood
Low motivation, loss of interest, persistent sadness, difficulties feeling happiness
Life Transitions
Career change, loss, relationship shifts, grief, identity and meaning in life
ADHD
Focus, organization, executive function, and guilt, shame and avoidance.
Stress & Trauma
The effects of overwhelming, ongoing or chronic stress, PTSD, and past traumatic experiences
Emotion Regulation
Intense, overwhelming, or hard-to-manage emotions and reactivity
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Intrusive thoughts and compulsions, treated with evidence-based approaches including ERP
Other Mental Health Problems
Our psychologists are trained to treat most major mental health problems, including suicide, sleep problems and addictions.
If you don't see your challenges listed, contact us to discuss whether we can help.
Our Approach to Mental Health
Psychological Care isn't One-Size-Fits-All
Our psychologists work with you to tailor services for your specific needs, using treatments with the strongest research support:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Identifying and shifting problematic patterns of thoughts and behaviours that maintain distress.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills-based approaches for managing distress, regulating emotions and improving relationships.
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) Learning to recognize, reconnect with, process and communicate difficult emotions, experientially.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Explore recurring relational and emotional patterns to understand and modify challenges underlying them.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and other mindfulness-based approaches, where appropriate.
What to Expect in Individual Psychotherapy
Beginning therapy is straightforward. Start with a brief free consultation to determine whether we’re a fit for you. From there, you’ll be matched with the right clinician, and pick an appointment time that works for you.
Sessions are held on a secure, encrypted telehealth platform, so you can attend from home anywhere in Ontario, with no commute.
All services are delivered, or supervised, by a registered psychologist (C.Psych.).
Virtual care across Ontario
Individual therapy at Discourse Psychology Centre is available to clients across Ontario, including Mississauga, Oakville, Milton, Brampton, Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. If you don’t see your community listed, reach out for a consultation. If you are in Mississauga, chances are our services can reach you.
FAQs
What is individual psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy (also called talk therapy or just therapy), is one-on-one work with a trained clinician, usually a Psychologist or Psychotherapist, to understand and change the patterns of thought, emotion and behaviour causing or maintaining mental health problems.
At Discourse Psychology Centre, psychotherapy is tailored to your needs, aimed at addressing specific problems or a more general sense of being stuck.
How long does therapy take?
It depends on what you're working on. Some concerns respond well to shorter, focused work. Others benefit from longer-term support. Treatment is guided by ongoing assessment, and you and your psychologist review progress together rather than committing to a fixed number of sessions upfront.
Is virtual therapy as effective as in-person?
For most concerns, research shows virtual therapy is comparably effective to in-person care, with the added benefits of no commute and more flexible scheduling.
The most important piece to therapy is whether you feel comfortable talking openly in your session. Its best for you to choose the format that will most help you do so.
Is therapy covered by insurance?
Services delivered by a registered psychologist are often covered by many extended health benefit plans. Check your plan for "Registered Psychologist" coverage, and see our Fees and Insurance page for details.