Business Details
Trusted Mental Health Therapy Services in Burlington
With over 25 years of dedicated practice in clinical psychology, I specialize in helping individuals navigate mood and anxiety disorders, emotional regulation challenges, and relationship difficulties. My approach combines evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavior therapy and dialectical behavior therapy with personalized care tailored to each client's unique needs. Holding advanced degrees from the University of Waterloo and faculty experience at McMaster University and the University of Guelph, I bring both academic rigor and practical expertise to every session.My practice emphasizes collaborative problem-solving, empowering clients to build resilience, reduce stigma, and achieve meaningful life changes. By integrating mindfulness and proactive strategies, I help clients develop sustainable coping mechanisms. While my practice often operates at capacity, I maintain rigorous standards for confidentiality and client-centered care. My fees align with Ontario Psychological Association guidelines, and I work with clients to ensure therapeutic accessibility through extended health insurance options.
Services
Individual Therapy
Family Counseling
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Stress Management
Anxiety Disorder Treatment
Relationship Counseling
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of clinical psychology expertise with evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- Our practice combines academic rigor with personalized, client-centered treatment plans
- We specialize in complex cases involving mood disorders and emotional regulation challenges
- Our therapy integrates mindfulness and proactive problem-solving techniques for sustainable results
- We maintain strict confidentiality and collaborate with clients to optimize insurance coverage
Associations and certifications
- Ontario College of Psychologists
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized mental health treatment for adults addressing anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation challenges. Combines evidence-based techniques with tailored coping strategies to build resilience and promote lasting behavioral change through structured therapeutic sessions.
Family Counseling
Specialized interventions for family relationship dynamics and communication patterns. Focuses on resolving intergenerational conflicts, improving emotional support systems, and developing collaborative problem-solving approaches to enhance family unit functionality and emotional well-being.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Evidence-based approach targeting negative thought patterns and maladaptive behaviors. Helps clients identify cognitive distortions, develop practical coping skills, and implement behavioral experiments to achieve measurable improvements in emotional regulation and decision-making processes.
Anxiety Disorder Treatment
Comprehensive care for generalized anxiety, OCD, and panic disorders. Utilizes exposure techniques, mindfulness practices, and cognitive restructuring to reduce symptom severity while building long-term anxiety management capabilities through structured therapeutic interventions.
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Developmentally appropriate mental health support for children and teens. Addresses behavioral challenges, social difficulties, and emotional regulation issues using age-specific therapeutic modalities that engage young clients while involving families in the treatment process.
People
Dr Laura Thomson & Associates
Registered Psychologist
Doctorate in Developmental Psychology with 25+ years clinical experience. Former faculty member at McMaster University and University of Guelph. Specializes in evidence-based therapies for anxiety, mood disorders, and family dynamics.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I utilize evidence-based methods including cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques tailored to each client's specific needs.
Are your services covered by insurance?
Psychological services are typically covered by extended health insurance plans. Fees follow Ontario Psychological Association guidelines, and I provide documentation for insurance claims.
What age groups do you work with?
I provide therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, adapting treatment approaches to suit developmental stages and specific therapeutic requirements.
What happens during the first session?
Initial appointments include comprehensive assessment, confidentiality policy review, and collaborative treatment planning to address presenting concerns and establish therapeutic goals.
Do you offer virtual therapy options?
Current practice format details can be confirmed via email inquiry, with service delivery modalities determined based on client needs and regulatory guidelines.
Reviews (1)
Heather A.
Jun 26, 2014
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The only good therapist is the kind that you can open up with and, boy, does Dr.Laura make that an easy thing to do! Over the last 10 years I have been through the whole mental health system, seeing counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, etc but it was not until I started seeing Dr.Laura that I had made a connection with someone. All the staff at Dr. Laura Thomson Psychologists & Associates are pleasant, helpful and attentive. Plus all the fun toys in the waiting room make it and extra fun visit!! Thanks for all the help!
