General Overview of Psychotherapy Services
Waterloo Psychology Group (WPG) provides individual psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and psychological concerns that may impact mental health and overall quality of life. Areas of support include, but are not limited to:
Anxiety, including panic, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety
Depression
Grief and loss
Relationship and interpersonal difficulties
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Trichotillomania (hair pulling)
Excoriation Disorder (skin picking)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Adjustment difficulties
Eating disorders
Body image concerns
Emotion dysregulation
Perinatal and postpartum anxiety and depression
Chronic pain management
Traumatic brain injury and concussion-related symptoms
Autism Spectrum Disorder (children only)
Behavioural disorders
Developmental and learning disorders
At WPG, we are committed to providing evidence-based, best practice treatment tailored to each client’s individual needs and goals. Evidence-based treatments are supported by extensive scientific research and have been shown to be effective in improving emotional wellbeing and quality of life.
One of the primary approaches used at WPG is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), one of the most well-established and extensively researched forms of psychotherapy. CBT is a collaborative, goal-oriented treatment that helps individuals better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, while developing practical strategies to reduce distress and create meaningful change.
CBT is based on the understanding that the way we interpret situations and respond to them can strongly influence how we feel. By learning to identify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, individuals can develop healthier coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and build lasting skills for navigating everyday challenges.
Depending on each client’s needs, treatment may also incorporate other evidence-based approaches, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based strategies.
To learn more about how Waterloo Psychology Group can support you, please contact our clinic.