Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Lorraine, Quebec, Canada

Impulse Control Disorders

Tom Caplan

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, M.S.W., M.F.T

Tom Caplan is a social worker in private practice who works with individuals, couples, families and groups, has had extensive experience in this work and makes every effort to accomplish this in as short a time as posible to improve quality of life.

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40 Years Experience

In-Person Near Lorraine, QC

Impulse Control Disorders

Mindsession Intercultural Psychology - La Clinique Interculturelle Mindsession

Psychologist, Ph.D., M.A.

One of our team members specializes in this disorder or issue.

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18 Years Experience

In-Person Near Lorraine, QC

Online in Lorraine, Quebec

Impulse Control Disorders

Dr. Kim Edwards

Psychologist, C.Psych.

Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) is a term used to describe a number of ongoing repetitive self-grooming behaviours (including hair-pulling - Trichotillomania, skin-picking – Excoriation Disorder/Dermatillomania, nail-biting, teeth-grinding) that can cause lots of distress (e.g., shame, isolation) and impairment (e.g., avoidance of social situations, missed school, pain, hair loss) despite efforts to try and stop these behaviours.BFRBs are not simple habits that are easy to just stop if one tries hard enough. Seeking a specialized therapist is often needed to learn management and coping skills. BFRBs are thought to be more common than once believed, affecting at least 2-5% of the general population. Unfortunately, despite being widespread, few doctors are aware of how to effectively treat these disorders leaving many individuals and their families confused and frightened about where to begin. Fortunately, at MindFit, we have treatment experts that offer comprehensive assessments as well as specialized and effective treatments for BFRBs. MindFit’s approach to treating BFRBs involves (generally) a 10 session weekly Habit Busters program based on the Comprehensive Behavioural (ComB) treatment for BFRBs and involved additional components including Habit Reversal Training (which includes awareness training, competing response training, and social support), stimulus control procedures (considering environmental changes that make it harder to pick, pull etc.), distress tolerance and mindfulness strategies, and cognitive behavioural therapy (which includes addressing maladaptive/unhelpful thoughts that may contribute to pulling as well as that may impact her sense of confidence). The program is followed by biweekly to monthly booster sessions to help maintain gains. Handouts are sent ahead of each session and participants graduate from the program with a toolbox of strategies to manage BFRBs.

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9 Years Experience

Online in Lorraine, Quebec

Impulse Control Disorders

Joshua Lewis

Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CT

A mindfulness based therapeutic approach to working with impulsivity and reactivity may have a profound impact on your day to day functioning and your relationships. Let's work together to compassionately inquire into the ways that impulse-driven behaviours may be holding you back from experiencing a deeper sense of satisfaction and ease in your life.

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5 Years Experience

Online in Lorraine, Quebec