Dialectical Behaviour Therapy & Counselling

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When Your Emotions Feel Bigger Than You Can Handle

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a practical, skills-based approach to counselling that can help you better understand and manage intense emotions, navigate relationships, tolerate distress, and respond to difficult situations without feeling completely overwhelmed.

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Respond Instead of Reacting

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy combines acceptance and change. That means learning to acknowledge where you are right now while also developing the skills and strategies needed to move toward where you want to be.

Rather than judging your emotions as "good" or "bad," DBT helps you understand what your emotions are communicating and learn how to respond to them intentionally.

DBT counselling may help you:

  • Better understand and regulate intense emotions

  • Manage emotional overwhelm and distress

  • Develop strategies for ADHD-related impulsivity and reactivity

  • Navigate conflict and difficult relationships

  • Communicate your needs more effectively

  • Build distress tolerance skills

  • Recognize emotional triggers and patterns

  • Reduce all-or-nothing thinking

  • Develop healthier coping strategies

  • Improve self-awareness and self-compassion

  • Navigate rejection sensitivity and interpersonal challenges

  • Create routines and strategies that are realistic for your needs

Therapist using dialectical behaviour therapy skills during counselling

Paul Weisgerber

RSW, He/They

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How To Get Started

Free Client Consultation

During this over the phone session, we will discuss your unique needs and goals, explore how our counselling services can support you, and answer any questions you may have.

15 mins

Initial Counselling Session

This initial session provides a space for us to collaboratively explore your goals, establish informed consent, and complete any necessary paperwork.

50 mins

Counselling Session        

Our individual counselling sessions offer personalized support and guidance tailored to your specific needs.

50 mins

Insurance

Here are a few companies who have covered the cost of counselling services. Please double check your policy to ensure that your counsellors designation is covered.

At this time, direct billing is available for certain insurance providers. Click on your insurance provider to confirm if direct billing is available.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing is unavailable

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing available

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing is unavailable

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Greenshield includes coverage for mental health services provided by CPCA members. Coverage limits and conditions should be reviewed in your policy.

    Direct billing is now available for Greenshield members.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    • Paul (RSW) is currently covered under ICBC but cannot direct bill.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • Certain Municipal Fire Departments offer coverage for mental health counselling by CPCA members. Coverage specifics will depend on the department's policy.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing not currently available

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available once she is no longer provisional

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to Pacific Blue Cross for reimbursement based on your plan.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • The SAJE Mental Health and Counselling Benefit provides funds for young adults from government care (including Indigenous Child and Family Service Agencies [ICFSA]) to access services to improve mental and emotional health and well-being, including addressing experiences of trauma. The benefit covers the costs of mental health and counselling services up to $1,500 per calendar year.

    We have been approved as a counsellor for clients using this benefit in the past and are set up to direct bill to SAJE.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing available

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing available

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing is unavailable

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

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