There is no single right way to do therapy. Each approach below is an evidence-based method with its own strengths. You do not need to know which one you want. We match the approach that fits what you are working through, and the therapist you click with.
CBT, DBT, EFT, IFS, IPT, SFBT. The acronyms can feel like alphabet soup, but each one is just a different, well-researched way of helping you feel better. Some are practical and skills-based. Others work more with emotions, relationships, or the patterns running quietly underneath.
No single approach is best for everyone. The right one depends on you, what you are working through, and what feels comfortable. That is why our therapists train across many of them, and often blend a few in the same journey.
Think of this page as your map to the approaches we use. For what a session actually feels like, see our individual therapy page, and for the thinking behind how we work, our approach.
These are the approaches our therapists draw on most. You do not need to choose between them. Explore any that speak to you, and we will help you find the right fit in your free consultation.
Best for anxiety, depression, stress and self-criticism
Notice the automatic thoughts that fuel worry and low mood, test them against the evidence, and practice more balanced ones. Structured, practical, and one of the most researched forms of therapy.
Best for intense emotions and overwhelm
Build concrete skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and relationships, so big feelings stop running the show. Practical tools you can reach for in the hardest moments.
Best for relationships, transitions and grief
A structured, time-limited approach that focuses on the relationships and life changes connected to how you feel. Ease conflict, navigate change, and strengthen the connections that matter.
Best for inner conflict, self-criticism and trauma
Get to know the different parts of you, the inner critic, the protector, the part that feels hurt, and lead them from a calmer, compassionate core. A gentle way to heal long-standing patterns.
Best for clear goals and focused change
A concise, goal-directed approach that builds on what already works in your life and maps small, doable steps toward the future you want. Forward-looking and often short-term.
Best for emotions, attachment and connection
Deepen emotional awareness and reshape the patterns that drive disconnection, building more secure bonds with the people you love and a kinder relationship with yourself.
Best for trauma, PTSD and painful memories
Gentle, rhythmic left-right stimulation helps the brain reprocess stuck traumatic memories so they lose their charge. A structured, well-researched approach for trauma.
Best for trauma, anxiety and feeling unsafe
Understand your nervous system’s survival states and learn to guide your body back toward calm and safety. A gentle lens for trauma and chronic stress.
Best for trauma, stress and tension held in the body
Work with body sensations, not just thoughts, to ease the physical residue of stress and trauma and widen your window of tolerance. Body-based and gently paced.
Best for recurring patterns and their roots
Look beneath your symptoms to the patterns you repeat without knowing why, tracing them to their roots so you are no longer run by them. Insight-focused and lasting.
Best for depression relapse, anxiety and stress
Learn to notice thoughts as passing events rather than facts, easing anxiety and helping prevent depression from returning. Practical, secular and skill-based.
Best for being truly heard, self-worth and growth
A warm, non-judgmental space led by you, where genuine empathy and acceptance help you understand yourself and find your own way forward. Foundational to good therapy.
It is easy to get lost in the sea of acronyms. So we take care of that part for you, in three simple steps.
Book a free 20-minute call by phone or video. Tell us what is going on and what you would like to feel different. No pressure, no commitment.
Based on your goals, we suggest a Registered Psychotherapist whose style fits, and the approach most likely to help. You never have to pick a modality yourself.
Most therapists blend approaches and adjust as therapy unfolds. If the fit is not quite right, switching therapists is easy and your progress carries over.
A free 20-minute consultation is the easiest way to find your approach. We will listen, answer your questions, and suggest a therapist who fits, with no obligation to continue.
A quick side by side of the twelve approaches our therapists use most. There is no wrong choice here, and you never have to decide on your own.
| Approach | Often helpful for | Style | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBT | Anxiety, depression, stress | Practical, structured, present-focused | 5 to 20 sessions |
| DBT | Intense emotions, overwhelm, anger | Skills-based and structured | Ongoing, weekly |
| IPT | Relationships, life transitions, grief | Structured and time-limited | 12 to 16 sessions |
| IFS | Inner conflict, self-criticism, trauma | Reflective and depth-oriented | Flexible |
| SFBT | Clear goals, motivation, personal growth | Brief and future-focused | A few to several sessions |
| EFT | Emotions, attachment, couples and connection | Experiential and emotion-focused | Varies |
| EMDR | Trauma, PTSD, painful memories | Structured and reprocessing-based | 6 to 12+ sessions |
| Polyvagal | Trauma, anxiety, feeling unsafe | Gentle and body-aware | Flexible |
| Somatic | Trauma, stress, tension held in the body | Body-based and paced | Flexible |
| Psychodynamic | Recurring patterns, depression, relationships | Reflective and insight-focused | Flexible |
| Mindfulness | Depression relapse, anxiety, stress | Practical and skills-based | Ongoing practice |
| Person-centred | Self-worth, life transitions, growth | Warm and non-directive | Flexible |
These approaches also support social anxiety, OCD, addiction and many other concerns. Not sure which fits? Take the 2-minute matching quiz and we will point you in the right direction.
Registered Psychotherapists trained across these approaches, who pair evidence-based methods with the kind of listening you can feel. Here are a few of the team. Tap a photo to watch a short intro.
Every journey starts with a free consultation. From there, fees are straightforward and most extended health plans cover a portion.
A relaxed, no-pressure call by phone or video to share what is going on and find your fit. No referral, no commitment.
Ongoing one-to-one therapy with your matched Registered Psychotherapist, in person or online across Ontario.
A longer first session to understand your history and goals together, and shape a plan and approach that fit you.
Insurance and accessibility. There is no OHIP coverage for psychotherapy, but most extended health benefit plans cover services from a Registered Psychotherapist. We offer direct billing to Sun Life, SSQ and Green Shield, and provide receipts for other insurers. Reduced-fee sessions are available if cost is a barrier, so support stays within reach.
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