Business Details
Expert Mental Health Therapy in Pickering
CBM Psychological & Counselling Services is a private practice dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families through life's challenges. Our team comprises registered psychologists, psychotherapists, and social workers with extensive experience in mental health and educational services. Located in Pickering, Ontario, we serve Durham Region and surrounding communities, offering psycho-educational assessments, individual and family therapy, and evidence-based interventions. We prioritize accessibility through affordable counseling options and flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments. Our clinicians utilize diverse therapeutic approaches, including CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness-based techniques, tailored to meet each client's unique needs.With decades of combined experience, our team maintains active memberships in professional organizations like the Ontario Psychological Association and College of Psychologists of Ontario. We emphasize client-centered care, cultural sensitivity, and evidence-based practices to ensure optimal outcomes. Our administrative team provides seamless support for appointment coordination and insurance documentation. We maintain strict professional standards with liability insurance for all practitioners and adhere to ethical guidelines set by regulatory bodies. Our commitment to community extends through partnerships with local health networks and referral systems for crisis support.
Services
Psycho-Diagnostic Assessments
Individual Therapy
Family Counselling
Career Assessments
EMDR Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Play Therapy
Art Therapy
Neurodevelopmental Assessments
Couples Therapy
Highlights and features
- Our team includes registered psychologists with over 20 years of experience in mental health assessments
- We offer evidence-based therapies including CBT, EMDR, and DBT tailored to individual needs
- Affordable counseling options available through supervised graduate student therapists
- Flexible scheduling with evening and weekend appointments across Durham Region
- Bilingual services available in English and Farsi/Tamil with culturally responsive care
Services
Psycho-Diagnostic Assessments
Comprehensive evaluations identify learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, and emotional disorders through standardized testing. Our registered psychologists assess cognitive, academic, and social-emotional functioning to create personalized treatment plans. Results help secure academic accommodations and community resources while informing targeted therapeutic interventions.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches like CBT and mindfulness. Therapists work collaboratively with clients aged 12+ to develop coping strategies and improve emotional well-being through both in-person and virtual appointments.
Family Counselling
Specialized interventions improve communication patterns and resolve conflicts within families. Our clinicians address parent-child relationship difficulties, behavioral challenges, and trauma impacts using systemic approaches that strengthen family dynamics and promote collective healing.
Low-Cost Counselling
Supervised graduate student therapists provide quality mental health services at reduced rates starting at $120/hour. This program increases accessibility for uninsured individuals while maintaining professional standards through registered psychologist supervision and liability insurance coverage.
Career Assessments
Career counseling combines personality and aptitude assessments to guide educational and occupational decisions. Our specialists help clients identify strengths, explore career paths, and develop strategies for workplace success while addressing any co-occurring mental health concerns.
People
Cecelia Arscott
Registered Psychologist & Clinic Director
Dr. Cecelia Arscott, C.Psych., has over 15 years of experience in psychological assessments and therapy. Specializing in CBT, EMDR, and family systems therapy, she serves children through adults while maintaining membership in the Ontario Psychological Association.
Kanae Licerda
Registered Psychotherapist
Kanae Licerda, RP, MC:AT, specializes in art therapy and trauma treatment for children and adults. With expertise in neurodevelopmental disorders, she provides flexible therapy combining verbal and non-verbal approaches tailored to individual client needs.
Trevor MacIsaac
Registered Psychologist
Trevor MacIsaac, C.Psych., focuses on child and adolescent mental health with 15+ years of assessment experience. His background in school psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy informs his work with youth facing emotional and behavioral challenges.
Owen Reid
Registered Social Worker
Owen Reid, RSW, provides trauma-informed therapy for all ages using DBT and narrative approaches. With experience in domestic violence counseling and school social work, he offers evening virtual sessions for client convenience.
Dilakshi Jeyakaran
Registered Psychotherapist
Dilakshi Jeyakaran, RP, integrates CBT and mindfulness techniques to treat anxiety, depression, and trauma. Offering services in English and Tamil, she specializes in culturally responsive care for children through adults using evidence-based therapeutic methods.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide psychological assessments, individual/couples/family therapy, career counseling, and specialized treatments for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders using evidence-based approaches.
Do you handle mental health emergencies?
We do not treat acute crises. For emergencies involving self-harm or severe psychiatric issues, contact local hospitals or call 911 immediately.
Are services covered by insurance?
Clients with extended health benefits can submit receipts for reimbursement. Low-cost options through supervised therapists provide alternative access for uninsured individuals.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Durham Region (Pickering, Ajax, Whitby) and Scarborough, offering both in-office visits at 1250 St. Martins Drive, Unit #6 and virtual therapy sessions across Ontario.
Do you offer evening/weekend appointments?
Yes, many clinicians provide evening hours and Saturday sessions. Virtual options also available with flexible scheduling to accommodate client needs outside standard business hours.
