Psychotherapist in
Burlington,
Ontario
Our registered psychotherapists serve Burlington in-person at our Harvester Rd clinic and online across Ontario — for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, life transitions, and more. All practitioners are CRPO or OCSWSSW regulated. Free 15-minute discovery call, no waitlist.
Our psychotherapists in Burlington
Alisa is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) offering in-person psychotherapy in Burlington at 3425 Harvester Rd and online across Ontario. She works integratively, drawing on CBT, DBT, EFT, and somatic awareness within a trauma-informed framework. Her practice spans anxiety, depression, complex trauma, burnout, and perfectionism, with a warm relational style that adapts the work to each client's needs. Sessions available in English, Arabic, and Russian.
Olga is a Gestalt-trained Registered Psychotherapist (RP, GIT Dip) with 7+ years of experience offering in-person psychotherapy in Oakville and online sessions for Burlington and Halton clients. Her practice is grounded in Gestalt therapy and integrates CBT, somatic, and relational approaches. She works with anxiety, trauma and PTSD, depression, shame, and relational difficulties — a particularly good fit for clients who want depth, presence, and body-aware work alongside practical skills.
More psychotherapists — online across Ontario
Donna is a Social Worker and Psychotherapist with 18+ years of clinical experience offering online psychotherapy to Burlington residents and across Ontario. She works from a trauma-informed, person-centred base and integrates CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, and Mindfulness-Based approaches as the work requires. She is well-suited to clients whose anxiety, depression, or stress is complicated by trauma history, addiction recovery, or long-standing relational patterns.
Justine is a Registered Social Worker (M.S.W., R.S.W.) offering online psychotherapy to Burlington-area clients and across Ontario. She integrates CBT, DBT, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in a framework that supports anxiety, trauma, depression, and family work across the lifespan. She brings particular depth working with children, youth, and clients from Indigenous and culturally diverse backgrounds.
Oksana is a Registered Psychotherapist (MACP) offering online psychotherapy to Burlington clients and in-person sessions in Toronto. Her work blends CBT with developmental, attachment-based, and schema approaches — particularly suited to clients whose anxiety, low self-esteem, relational difficulties, and life transitions have deep early roots. Sessions available in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
Gina is a Registered Psychotherapist (MA, RP) offering online psychotherapy to Burlington clients and across Ontario. Her holistic approach combines CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness-based methods in a flexible framework well-suited to anxiety, burnout, worry, and emotional regulation. Sessions in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Our Burlington psychotherapists also see clients at Anytime Anywhere Therapy, a few steps away.
Visit clinic website →Psychotherapy in Burlington, Ontario
Our Burlington psychotherapists offer in-person sessions at 3425 Harvester Rd and online sessions across Ontario. Psychotherapy is a confidential, regulated form of mental health care delivered by professionals registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) or the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
Burlington residents come to psychotherapy for a wide range of reasons — anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulty, grief, life transitions, identity questions, parenting, and burnout. Our practitioners work across modalities including Gestalt, CBT, DBT, EMDR, somatic, and integrative approaches. Most combine two or three modalities to meet each client's needs rather than apply a single protocol.
Sessions are 50 minutes, HST exempt, and start at $140. Most extended health benefit plans cover psychotherapy delivered by Registered Psychotherapists or Registered Social Workers. All practitioners offer a free 15-minute discovery call so you can find the right fit before booking.
How to choose a psychotherapist in Burlington
The strongest predictor of outcome in psychotherapy is not the modality but the therapeutic relationship — research consistently shows that the quality of the alliance matters more than the specific approach. The free discovery call is designed for this: a short conversation to notice how it feels to talk with a particular therapist, what their style is, and whether their training fits what you're hoping to work on.
Beyond fit, the right modality depends on what you're bringing. CBT and DBT have the strongest evidence base for symptom-focused work on anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation. Gestalt, EFT, and psychodynamic approaches work well when the questions are more relational, identity-based, or rooted in early experience. Most of our practitioners draw on multiple modalities and can adapt.
Practical factors also matter: in-person or online, languages spoken, fee, daytime or evening availability, and whether your concern is something the therapist has experience with. The therapist cards below cover all of this so you can compare before you book.
Psychotherapy approaches compared
A side-by-side view of the major psychotherapy modalities offered by our Burlington practitioners. Most therapists draw on more than one of these.
| Feature | CBT | DBT | Gestalt | ACT | Psychodynamic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | Thoughts & behaviours | Emotions & regulation | Awareness & contact | Acceptance & values | Unconscious & past |
| Best for | Anxiety, depression, OCD, phobias | Emotional dysregulation, BPD | Relational, identity, somatic | Chronic worry, values conflict | Long-standing patterns, insight |
| Structure | Highly structured, protocol-driven | Structured, skill-based | Exploratory, present-focused | Structured but flexible | Exploratory, open-ended |
| Body-aware | Limited | Some (mindfulness) | Yes — central | Some (mindfulness) | Limited |
| Evidence base | Very strong — most researched | Strong for emotion dysregulation | Growing — strong for relational | Strong — growing evidence | Moderate — long established |
| Typical duration | 12–20 sessions | 6–12 months | Open-ended / medium-term | 8–16 sessions | Long-term |
Psychotherapy across Halton Region and Ontario
All practitioners offer online psychotherapy province-wide. In-person sessions are available in Burlington and nearby Oakville.
Common questions
What is psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is a confidential, regulated form of mental health care in which a trained professional helps you understand and work through emotional, psychological, and relational difficulties. In Ontario, psychotherapy is a regulated act delivered by Registered Psychotherapists (CRPO), Registered Social Workers (OCSWSSW), psychologists, and physicians. Sessions typically run 50 minutes and may use a single approach — such as CBT, Gestalt, or psychodynamic therapy — or integrate several. Our Burlington practitioners work across modalities to fit each client's needs.
What's the difference between a psychotherapist, counsellor, and psychologist?
In Ontario, "psychotherapist" is a protected title for professionals registered with the CRPO who have completed graduate-level training and supervised practice. "Counsellor" is not a regulated title — anyone can use it — though many counsellors are in fact registered social workers or psychotherapists. "Psychologist" is a separate regulated profession (College of Psychologists of Ontario) that requires a doctorate and is the only profession in Ontario authorized to diagnose mental disorders. For ongoing therapy, registered psychotherapists and social workers are the most common providers.
How much does psychotherapy in Burlington cost?
Psychotherapy sessions in Burlington at GestaltReview range from $140 to $190 per 50-minute session. Sliding scale pricing is available if cost is a barrier — mention this during your free discovery call. Psychotherapy is exempt from HST in Ontario. Most extended health benefit plans cover psychotherapy provided by Registered Psychotherapists (CRPO) or Registered Social Workers (OCSWSSW) — check your plan for the exact provider eligibility.
Is online psychotherapy effective?
Yes — research consistently shows that online psychotherapy delivered by video produces outcomes comparable to in-person sessions across most presentations, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship work. All our practitioners use PHIPA-compliant, encrypted video platforms. For Burlington residents, online sessions also expand access to the full range of practitioners in our practice and remove travel time, which makes regular attendance easier for many people.
How long does psychotherapy take?
It depends on what you're working on. Short-term, focused work — such as a specific phobia, a single life transition, or skills-based CBT — often runs 8 to 16 sessions. Work on complex trauma, long-standing relational patterns, or identity questions typically takes longer — 6 months to several years, sometimes with breaks. Your therapist will set clear initial goals and review progress with you regularly, so the duration is a conversation, not a fixed prescription.
Do I need a doctor referral for a psychotherapist?
No — you do not need a physician referral to see a psychotherapist or registered social worker in Ontario. You can book directly. Some extended health insurance plans require a doctor's note to reimburse psychotherapy, so it's worth checking your plan, but no referral is needed for the session itself. The free 15-minute discovery call is the simplest way to start.
Reading from GestaltReview's editorial side
GestaltReview's editorial content comes primarily from a Gestalt and relational tradition. Even if you end up working with a CBT, DBT, or integrative psychotherapist, these articles offer a useful frame for what psychotherapy is actually about underneath the modality labels: contact, awareness, the body, and the quality of presence between two people in a room.
Most of our Burlington psychotherapists draw on Gestalt or relational principles alongside whatever evidence-based protocol they use, so these ideas tend to be present in the room regardless of the named approach.