Business Details
Mental Health Therapy in Oakville
Shift Cognitive Therapy was founded on the principle that effective mental health care requires both scientific rigor and compassionate understanding. Our team of registered psychologists and psychotherapists brings decades of combined experience in evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). We specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions through personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs.Our practice emphasizes collaborative care, where clients actively participate in their therapeutic journey alongside professionals committed to continuous learning and ethical practice. We maintain strict confidentiality protocols while adhering to Ontario's regulatory standards for mental health professionals. Our virtual and in-person services extend to individuals, couples, and families seeking to improve their emotional well-being and develop practical coping strategies for modern life's complexities.
Services
Anxiety Counselling
Couples Therapy
Depression Treatment
Trauma Recovery
Family Therapy
Mindfulness Meditation
ADHD Support
Grief Counselling
Life Transitions
Stress Management
Highlights and features
- Our team includes registered psychologists with specialized training in cognitive therapies
- We use research-backed treatments proven effective for anxiety, depression, and trauma
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's specific needs
- Flexible virtual and in-person appointment options available
- Strict adherence to confidentiality and Ontario's mental health practice standards
Services
Anxiety Counselling
Our anxiety counselling uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address excessive worry and panic attacks. We help clients identify thinking patterns that maintain anxiety symptoms and develop practical coping strategies. Treatment focuses on challenging distorted thoughts while building behavioral resilience through gradual exposure techniques. Sessions typically last 6-20 weeks depending on symptom severity.
Couples Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy forms the foundation of our couples therapy approach. We help partners break destructive communication cycles while rebuilding emotional connections. Sessions focus on identifying relationship patterns, improving emotional regulation, and developing conflict resolution skills. Our neutral therapeutic environment supports both partners equally throughout the process.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma recovery services utilize Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure techniques. Our registered psychologists help clients process traumatic memories while developing grounding strategies for managing distressing symptoms. Treatment emphasizes safety, empowerment, and restoring functional capacity in daily life through structured therapeutic interventions.
Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation programs teach present-moment awareness to reduce stress and emotional reactivity. Clients learn to observe thoughts without judgment while developing greater self-compassion. This practice complements other therapies by enhancing emotional regulation and improving focus through structured meditation exercises practiced both in sessions and at home.
ADHD Support
Our ADHD specialists provide comprehensive assessment and treatment planning for children and adults. We address executive functioning challenges through behavioral strategies, organizational skills training, and environmental modifications. Parent guidance sessions help families implement consistent support systems while school collaboration ensures appropriate academic accommodations.
People
Dr. Ian Shulman
Psychologist, Clinic Director
Dr. Shulman specializes in cognitive therapy for anxiety and depression. With over 20 years of clinical experience, he focuses on evidence-based treatments while maintaining a compassionate therapeutic approach that empowers clients to achieve meaningful change.
Dr. Lisa Dulgar-Tulloch
Psychologist
Dr. Dulgar-Tulloch has extensive experience treating mood disorders and life transitions. Her practice combines cognitive therapy with mindfulness techniques to help clients develop practical coping strategies for managing stress and emotional challenges in daily life.
Dr. Jo-Ann Reitzel
Psychologist
Dr. Reitzel specializes in trauma recovery and women's mental health issues. She utilizes evidence-based approaches to help clients process traumatic experiences while rebuilding emotional resilience and self-esteem through structured therapeutic interventions.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide anxiety counselling, depression treatment, couples therapy, trauma recovery, ADHD support, and mindfulness training using evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR.
Are your therapists qualified?
Yes, our team includes registered psychologists and psychotherapists with specialized training in cognitive therapies and extensive clinical experience treating various mental health concerns.
Do you offer virtual appointments?
Yes, we provide secure virtual therapy sessions using encrypted platforms for clients who prefer remote access to mental health services while maintaining confidentiality.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50-60 minutes. Initial consultations may include additional time for assessment, while follow-up appointments focus on specific therapeutic goals and progress tracking.
Is therapy confidential?
Therapy sessions maintain strict confidentiality except in rare cases involving immediate safety concerns, legal requirements, or mandatory reporting obligations under Ontario's regulatory framework.
What is your cancellation policy?
Appointments require 24-hour notice for cancellation. Missed appointments without prior notice incur a 50% fee to cover reserved therapeutic time and administrative commitments.
