Online Psychologists can help you cope with Coronavirus

Get the help you need from an online psychologist registered in Ontario.

Your life is disrupted. You’re afraid of contracting the virus. You’re worried about loved ones. You’re socially isolated. You may be facing job loss or uncertainty. You may be under financial strain. You’re inundated with information. You don’t know what the future holds.

You’re not alone.

Fear, worry, anxiety, sadness, frustration…these are all normal reactions in a time of crisis.

But when these emotional reactions become frequent and extreme, they can quickly become harmful to your health and well-being.

If you’re not coping well with COVID-19, please reach out for help. Managing your mental health is just as important as protecting your physical health. Also, letting your emotional problems linger without intervention can cause them to worsen over time.

We’re here for you. Call or email us today to learn more about our services.

We've been helping people just like you for more than 15 years in Toronto and Ajax, and now, via video conference, we can help anyone in Ontario, from Ottawa to Hamilton to Kitchener and beyond. Please reach out today.

How do I know I need psychological therapy during COVID-19?

Here are some of the signs:

You often feel overwhelmed or upset
You have trouble sleeping—or you’re sleeping too much
You often feel sad, down, depressed or hopeless
You’re often irritable or angry
You eat a lot less, or a lot more than usual
You turn to alcohol or drugs for relief
You’re frequently worried about bodily sensations, such as shortness of breath
Your emotions interfere with your daily activities
You’ve lost interest in things you normally enjoy
You have difficulty concentrating
You developed excessive behaviours (e.g. constantly checking the news; stockpiling too much food or medical supplies; frequently researching or Googling symptoms; rarely leaving your home)

Why choose CBT during COVID-19?

It’s fast and effective.

There are so many forms of talk therapy. CBT is different.

With well over 1000 clinical studies demonstrating its effectiveness, CBT is the world’s best proven form of talk therapy.

CBT treats a wide range of psychological disorders, from common symptoms of depression, worry and anxiety, to more severe conditions such as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Clinical research shows that CBT works as well as or better than antidepressants for some types of depression. Other research shows that adding CBT boosts the effectiveness of existing medication.

And CBT is fast. Typically, CBT treatment only requires a few months of your time to produce dramatic, lasting changes in the way you feel.

Why choose our clinic during COVID-19?

We only provide scientifically proven CBT therapies.

Since March 2020, we have been offering virtual sessions using secure video or telephone. Although we initially had some concerns about the effectiveness of these methods of treatment, our experience has found them to be equally as effective as in-person sessions. Regardless of the medium, we have continued to build strong therapeutic patient-therapist relationships, and our patients have continued to respond in a timely and profound manner to the treatment.

It’s our strong belief that the expertise of your therapist is critical for a successful outcome.

Dr. David Direnfeld is passionate about evidence-based psychological therapy. He brings more than 25 years of CBT-specific research and clinical experience to the table. He founded the Centre for CBT to serve communities across Ontario with the highest quality mental health therapy. He is the top ranked psychologist on the Sun Life insurance list of service providers for the Durham region. He is proud to lead a handpicked team of highly skilled, talented psychologists and psychotherapists who specialize in empirically validated CBT treatments for depression and anxiety disorders.

Please reach out today to discuss your individual needs.

Which communities do we serve?

While we have historically served the Toronto and Durham communities, the Centre for CCBT is now proud to serve communities across Ontario. Whether you live in Kenora, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Timmins, Sudbury, North Bay, Owen Sound, London, Windsor, Hamilton, Niagara Falls, Peterborough, Kingston, Ottawa—basically any municipality in Ontario—the Centre for CBT is just a click or call away.

How do video sessions work?

With online sessions, you can expect the very same quality of service that you would get with in-office sessions…from a safe distance away.

All you need is a computer and webcam; or a smart phone with a built-in camera.

The required software is a free download that installs in minutes. Your clinician will walk you through the steps required to set it up.

Online sessions are guaranteed confidential. The software we use is fully compliant with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).Any personal information or data shared via this platform is protected.