Virtual CBT Psychotherapy: Online Therapy in Ontario
Specialized Counselling with a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Therapist
We Help People Overcome PTSD (Trauma), OCD & Anxiety
Book a free consultation and we will match you with a virtual therapist in Ontario. We have a variety of specialists to choose from who understand your symptoms.
We are a team of experienced therapists who use therapies that work. CBT can help you to stop living in the past or worrying about the future. Why wait any longer? Get started with online counselling today!
What is Online CBT Therapy?
CBT stands for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
CBT focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviours so that you can feel better.
Online CBT is an evidence-based treatment. This means that over 2000 research studies have shown that it can help people overcome their mental health problems. Learn more about research articles for CBT (Beck Institute).
Our team of qualified mental health experts will meet with you to create a personalized treatment plan.
Get started today by booking a free consultation and discover how virtual counselling can help you feel better.
What Can Virtual Therapy Help Me With?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Depression
Anxiety and stress
Phobias and fears (e.g. emetophobia, driving phobia, etc.)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
What is CBT? Source: Therapist Aid
Why Virtual CBT Psychotherapy?
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Personalized Solutions
Our approach focuses on solutions that work. With personalized treatment plans, we equip you with the necessary skills to deal with mental health challenges and improve your well-being. We will match you with a therapist based on your unique needs and goals.
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Efficient
Recognizing the demands of life, our treatment is usually short-term. Most people need about 8-12 weekly counselling sessions (on average). This means that you won't have to be in therapy forever and you can start to feel better.
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Accessible
Our services are accessible to anyone in Ontario (over the age of 12). This means that people in remote areas can access a specialist. Sessions are convenient because you can attend them from the comfort of your home. You can save time and money because you won't need to drive anywhere.
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Flexible
We understand the importance of flexibility in scheduling therapy sessions. Because we have a variety of therapists, we can offer different appointment times. If you work full-time and need an evening appointment, we can accommodate this for you.
Our Online Services
We offer a variety of therapy options to meet the unique demands of your mental health symptoms.
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We offer effective treatments for those with a history of trauma (including complex trauma histories). We have 4 therapies to choose from:
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Prolonged Exposure (PE)
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for trauma
Learn more about our trauma therapies and therapists. Our therapists will help you choose the best therapy for your symptoms and goals.
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) helps people confront and manage their OCD symptoms.
Our team consists of skilled therapists and provides personalized support and guidance throughout the treatment process - because we know how scary it can be to talk about your intrusive thoughts.
Learn how ERP therapy works and its effectiveness in treating OCD.
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CBT is a highly effective form of therapy for reducing symptoms of anxiety disorders (e.g. social anxiety, health anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks, and phobias).
CBT provides you with skills that you can use beyond therapy sessions. This means that it will help your well-being over the long term.
Learn more about CBT for anxiety.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers a structured and effective approach to managing symptoms of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
By targeting thought patterns and behaviours, CBT helps you develop practical strategies to improve focus, organization, and impulse control.
Learn more about CBT for ADHD.
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a specialized form of cognitive-behavioural therapy.
Developers created it to help people regulate emotions, manage distress, and improve relationships.
The model combines mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
Learn more about DBT-informed counselling and how it can help you live a calmer and more meaningful life.
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We offer professional supervision and comprehensive training for mental health practitioners across Ontario. Learn advanced techniques and best practices to excel in your clinical practice and provide optimal care for your clients. We have man trained supervisors to choose from.
Learn more about our supervision.
Contact Us - We Are Here to Help!
When you book your free consultation, you'll meet with our Clinical Directors (Celissa or Melissa, registered social workers RSW). They'll assess your mental health symptoms and find the right therapist in Ontario. You will then begin your online therapy sessions by video or telephone.
“Thoughts have power; thoughts are energy. And you can make your world or break it by your own thinking.” - Aaron T. Beck.
— Aaron T. Beck
Aaron Beck is an American psychiatrist and psychotherapist who is best known for developing cognitive therapy, which later evolved into cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).Meet the Co-Founders of Virtual CBT Psychotherapy
🌟 Welcome to our online clinic in Ontario! We're Melissa and Celissa, licensed social workers (RSW). We are on a mission to make mental health support accessible and personalized.
🚀 In 2020, we set out on a mission to break down barriers and make sure anyone can access quality health care. Waiting for quality help should never be the only option, and we're here to change that. We do our best to keep waitlists minimal at our clinic.
🤝 We'll meet with you for your free 15-minute free consultation. The goal of the consultation is to understand your needs and goals. If you're a good fit, we'll match you with a therapist who will meet with you for an assessment.
🔍 We dedicate ourselves to helping you feel better as quickly as possible. Book a free consultation by clicking the button below to start your journey to feeling better.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Yes, various regulated healthcare professions in Ontario register our therapists. They can legally use the term "psychotherapist". Our team consists of social workers, registered psychotherapists, clinical psychologists, and registered nurses.
Our team of mental health professionals are experts with years of training and experience in offering mental health support.
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Counselling fees vary across Ontario and can depend on a lot of things. When setting hourly rates, therapists consider their level of education, years of experience, and specialties.
Our fees are $170 to see a psychotherapist (Registered Social Worker RSW, Registered Psychotherapist RP, Registered Nurse RN) and $235 to see a clinical psychologist (PhD, or Psy.D. C.Psych).
Learn more about our fees. The fees are based on a 50-minute counselling session ( online or by telephone).
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Of course, there are plenty of self-help books that can help you improve your mental health. To get started, we recommend the book Mind Over Mood.
You may want to meet with a therapist to help you personalize your mental health plan.
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Yes, research studies show that CBT done online is just as effective as in-person counselling. A study by Carlbring et al. (2018) found that internet-delivered CBT was effective in treating depression and anxiety disorders, with outcomes comparable to face-to-face counselling.
Carlbring, P., Andersson, G., Cuijpers, P., Riper, H., & Hedman-Lagerlöf, E. (2018). Internet-based vs. face-to-face cognitive behaviour therapy for psychiatric and somatic disorders: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 47(1), 1–18.
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CBT will likely help you to feel better. It will depend on a variety of factors, including:
The severity of your symptoms
Willingness to attend sessions and do homework
Finding a good therapist who understands your unique needs, goals and values
Book a free consultation directly on our website to see if CBT can help with your mental health needs. If you have tried CBT in the past and didn’t see any progress, we encourage you to try it again with a CBT expert.
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If you are looking for in-person psychotherapy, you can find qualified therapists on Psychology Today or the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (CACBT).
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In Ontario, OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan) may cover mental health support. It's best to check in with your family doctor if you don't have a benefit package or don't want to pay for CBT out of pocket. Many hospitals or community health centres offer free mental health counselling.
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The number of CBT sessions you might need varies from person to person. The length of treatment will depend on:
The nature of your symptoms
The severity of your mental health symptoms
Your willingness to come to therapy every week and work on yourself outside of your sessions
Motivation to make changes
CBT is short-term and usually lasts about 8-12 sessions. Some people need fewer sessions and some will need more. Remember, everyone's mental health journey is different.