Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
CBT therapy in Toronto and Vancouver that is scientifically proven to support your mental health
Find a CBT therapistStrategies for managing your mental health, when your therapist isn’t around
Sometimes, life happens and you need strategies to support yourself until you can seek professional help. CBT is just that, a psychological technique that teaches you coping skills for real life.
What CBT therapy does is focus on unhealthy thought patterns and learned behaviours that our negative thought patterns often stem from. By focusing on the root of the mental health problem CBT can help retrain the brain in a way that is more conducive to a happy and healthy lifestyle.
Due to overwhelming positive research CBT is often used successfully to support folks with depression, anxiety, substance use problems, relationship problems, eating disorders, and even severe mental illness.
Treatment strategies and how CBT helps
CBT therapy typically focuses on changing thinking patterns and modifying behaviours.
Changing Thinking Patterns
Modifying Behavior
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How we can help
Central to CBT is the belief in empowering individuals to become their own therapists. While there are specific CBT techniques and strategies, CBT isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, you’ll work closely with your Phare therapist to collaborate and tailor your experience to suit your specific needs and circumstances. Through in-session exercises and homework assignments, you’ll learn invaluable coping skills to navigate your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours more effectively.
Find a CBT therapist"Phare is a responsive, consistent, and reliable service. They act quickly to support our clients and they take the time to work with people wherever they are in their mental health journey. Phare fills a gap in the mental health sector by trying to support as many people as possible, regardless of financial barriers. I am confident in referring my clients to them."
"Phare has been wonderful. Katie is my superhero. Her superpower is listening…"
"Amazing service with an amazing cause! Katie is a lovely human with all the right intentions to help anyone who comes into her life. Highly recommend her and Phare as a whole."
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! CBT has been proven effective through numerous research studies. In many cases, CBT has been found to be as effective as, or even more effective than, other forms of therapy or medication.
Phare accepts many health insurance plans (including college plans), but coverage varies depending on your specific plan and provider. We suggest you check in with your insurance company to understand your coverage options before beginning therapy.
While working with a trained therapist is often the most effective way to learn and implement CBT techniques, many self-help resources and workbooks are available for individuals interested in practising CBT skills on their own. However, we do recommend seeking guidance from a qualified therapist to get started.
While CBT is highly effective for many people, it may not be the best approach for everyone or every situation. We offer a free 20 min intake call to help you assess which counsellor and therapy style would be best for your specific needs.
t really depends on the person. Some people may experience significant improvement in a relatively short period, while others may require longer-term treatment. Generally, CBT is considered a short-term therapy, with most treatment plans lasting anywhere from 6 to 20 sessions.
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