Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Somatic Experiencing

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is helpful in helping clients who suffer from a wide range of mental health issues. It is most commonly used for people that are having problems managing their emotions. It typically includes individual and group sessions with focus on skill learning of attention, managing emotions and interpersonal skills.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy helps individuals to cope with stressful situations and distressing emotions to help improve their interpersonal relationships. During times of stress, a person usually acts automatically with no regard for consequences, and this often leads to self-destructive behaviours such as self-harm, manipulation and poor eating and sleeping habits. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy can help a client to make better decisions.

During sessions, the therapist will discuss different viewpoints, because they share the theory that opposites can, and do, co-exist. The therapist will teach the client helpful skills that will help the client to accept or change a situation.

If you are looking for a therapist who offers Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, please browse our list of practitioners below..

Somatic Experiencing offers brief and holistic therapy for activating inner resources to resolve and heal emotional wounds. It can help clients to develop a level of calm and maintain productivity amidst traumatic experiences.

The human autonomic nervous system is the subject of Somatic Experiencing therapy, which helps the autonomic nervous system to regulate and balance itself after a traumatic experience.

Sessions for Somatic Experiencing are usually facilitated on a one-on-one basis and the client will track his or her emotions, which provides valuable information that the therapist can use.

Somatic Experiencing is a great tool for dealing with trauma, as well as tensions, and sexual concerns. SE is similar to EMDR which also integrates the physical body with the therapeutic process in order to gain insight and awareness.

If you are looking for a therapist who offers Somatic Experiencing, please browse our list of practitioners below..

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Sherry Moore

M.S.W., RCC
Hello, my name is Sherry. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and a Registered Social Worker (RSW & MSW). Are you struggling with mental health and/or addiction? Have you experienced trauma in your life?... Read more

Chelsie Pilon

M.A., RCC
    • Online booking
Are you tired of repeating the same limiting patterns in your life? Does anxiety, overwhelm, or depression feel like a constant battle for you? Maybe you feel stuck, confused and alone. My name is Chelsie Pilon, and I... Read more

Mina Makkar

M.Ed., RCC
    • Online booking
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor. I provide counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, children, youth, couples, parents and seniors on a wide range of mental health issues. I have over 25 years of... Read more

Sonja Huege

MCP, RCC
    • Online booking
Hello, my name is Sonja and I look forward to the opportunity to welcome every part of you and your relationship into the messy, transformative space of therapy. My hope is to build a relationship with you where you... Read more

Julia Blackwell

MCP, RCC
    • Online booking
Along your journey of life it is normal for there to be moments of varying degrees of stress, worry, and emotion. Whether you are searching for deeper meaning, targeted goals, enhancing your strengths, or a sense of... Read more

Amrita Dhoot

MCP, RCC
    • Online booking
Welcome! Has anxiety been a part of your life for a long time? Are you wanting to build your self-esteem, and wanting to improve/ understand your family dynamic? My name is Amrita and as a compassionate licensed... Read more

Mark Giesbrecht

M.A., RCC
    • Video on profile
    • Online booking
Do you need professional help to make changes that will improve your life or relationships?  Mark Giesbrecht is currently offering online video therapy through a secure online portal made for... Read more

Monique Wong

M.Ed., RCC
No one needs to be alone and feel isolated during difficult times. Let’s have a conversation to work together to explore and practice different coping strategies and get the support you need.  Monique is a... Read more

Ira Yakubovitz

M.S.W., RSW
    • Online booking
Helping people to find their way through mid-life’s challenges and transitions. Life can be a wonderful mix of challenges and opportunities. Lately it may feel like mostly demands and responsibilities have been... Read more

Heather Whalen

M.S.W., RSW
Hi, I'm Heather ! I have been practicing as a mental health therapist for 13 years and I am passionate about supporting individuals on their journey of self-discovery and personal growth. First, I would like to... Read more

Lindsay Deane

M.S.W., RCC
    • Online booking
Hello! I am Lindsay Deane and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor. There are times in life that can leave us feeling vulnerable and alone - my goal is to come alongside you, so you don't have to feel this way. I... Read more

Angeline Vaughan

M.A., RCC
Angeline is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#10058) and a member in good standing with the British Columbia Association of Clinical counsellors (BCACC). Angeline holds a Masters of Arts degree in Counselling... Read more

Maxine Larmour

M.C., RCC
My name is Maxine (she/her/hers). I specialize in supporting youth, young adults and adults working through trauma related issues such as PTSD, adverse life experiences, chronic stress, anxiety and depression... Read more

Leona Westra

MCP, RCC
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and I received my Master of Counselling Psychology from Adler University and a Bachelor of Arts (Major in Psychology) from Athabasca University. I also have education... Read more

Neelam Olk

M.C., RCC
    • Online booking
Neelam Olk holds the designation of a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. In addition to her private practice, she has worked in outpatient mental health clinics with the... Read more

Danielle Holtjer

MCP, RCC
    • Online booking
Hi I’m Danielle and I’m the Counsellor-Match Consultant on our team. I have a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology, with my first degree being in Psychology and Neuroscience from UBC.  I... Read more

Carly Degenstein

M.A., RCC
    • Online booking
Welcome! And Hello :) I'm Carly - an RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor) that's had the honor of working as a therapist for over 5 years now. I run a private practice that... Read more

Megan Morrison

M.S.W., RSW
    • Online booking
I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a masters degree in Social Work (MSW). I provide both in-person (Kitsilano office) and virtual integrative counselling support for youth, adults and families.  I... Read more