We are an experienced clinic with a select group of qualified and registered PhD Clinical psychologists and clinicians, including couples and child psychologists, that have been trained in prestigious programs. We provide treatments that research has shown to be highly effective to treat anxiety, depression, behavioural issues, trauma and personality disorders.
At CBT Psychology for Personal Development we provide compassionate, caring and effective psychotherapy using research-based treatments like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), Emotionally Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology, Compassion Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Meditation. These approaches have shown to create long-lasting positive changes.
DeRoux Jones
MA, Marriage & Family Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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| Psychologist | Psychological Associate/ Psychologist |
Psychiatrist | Family Physician | Social Worker | Psychotherapist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Degree | PhD (Doctorate) | MA (Masters) | MD (Doctor of Medicine) | MD (Doctor of Medicine) | BSW (Bachelors with Honours) | MA/MEd/MSc/MPS/M Div (or equivalent) (Masters) |
| MinimumYears of HealthcareEducation | 8 years plus internship and Post-Doctorate supervised practice(residency) | 6 years plus supervised practice (residency) | 3-4 years of medical school plus residency in psychiatry | 3-4 years of medical school plus residency in family medicine | 4 years | 3-6 years plus supervised practice & clinical experience |
| CollegeRegistration | CPsych | CPsychAssoc or CPsych | RCPSC | CFPC | RSW | RP |
| Scope of Practice | Assessment of behavioural and mental conditions, the diagnosis of neuropsychological disorders and dysfunctions and psychotic, neurotic and personality disorders and dysfunctions and the prevention and treatment of behavioural and mental disorders and dysfunctions and the maintenance and enhancement of physical, intellectual, emotional, social and interpersonal functioning. | Assessment of behavioural and mental conditions, the diagnosis of neuropsychological disorders and dysfunctions and psychotic, neurotic and personality disorders and dysfunctions and the prevention and treatment of behavioural and mental disorders and dysfunctions and the maintenance and enhancement of physical, intellectual, emotional, social and interpersonal functioning. | Similar scope of practice to psychologists with additional prescribing privileges and ability to issue Form 1s | Scope of practice focused on primary care with some family physicians having a special interest in psychotherapy. | Assesses, treats and evaluates individual, interpersonal and societal problems through the use of social work knowledge, skills, interventions, and strategies, to assist individuals, dyads, families, groups, organizations and communities to achieve optimum psychosocial and social functioning.and social functioning. | Assessment and treatment of cognitive, emotional, or behavioural disturbances by psychotherapeutic means, delivered through a therapeutic relationship based primarily on verbal or non-verbal communication. |
| Ability to diagnose | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Professional Affiliations
CBT psychology team members maintain a number of professional affiliations and regulatory memberships, including:
- The College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO)
- The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers (OCSWSSW)
- Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP)
- Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)
- Ontario Psychological Association (OPA)
- Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
- Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
- Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists (OSRP)
- College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals (CVRP)
- Vocational Rehabilitation Association (VRA)
- Canadian Academy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CACBT-ACTCC)
- Internal Family Systems Institute
- Mindfulness Toronto
