Therapy
Therapy is a collaborative, professional process designed to support your emotional and psychological well-being. At CDL & Associates, our therapists create a safe, confidential space where you can explore what is affecting your mental health, develop practical skills, and work toward meaningful change.
We provide therapy to adults across Quinte West, Trenton, Belleville, Northumberland, and throughout Ontario via telehealth. Our specializations include adult ADHD, trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and relationship concerns.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Book a free 15-minute consultation. We will help you figure out what kind of support fits your situation best, whether that is therapy, a formal assessment, or a combination. Call (289) 685-4889 or email admin@cdlpsych.ca.
What Therapy Looks Like at CDL & Associates
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Your first session is a conversation about what brought you in, what you are hoping to change, and what has worked or not worked for you in the past. From there, your therapist tailors an approach that fits your goals and your situation.
Most clients meet with their therapist weekly or biweekly, in sessions of 50 to 60 minutes. Some people come for a short, focused stretch of work; others stay for longer-term support. The pace and length are decisions we make with you, not for you.
Sessions are available in person at our Batawa, Ontario clinic, or via secure telehealth video for clients anywhere in Ontario. Many clients choose a blend of both depending on their schedule.
Evidence-Based Approaches for ADHD
Our ADHD therapy draws from several well-researched approaches, including:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) adapted for ADHD, the most extensively studied therapy approach for adult ADHD
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), particularly useful for the self-worth and emotional components
- Executive function coaching, includes practical, skills-based work on the systems and routines that support ADHD brains
Learn more on our Treatment page about the specific approaches we use.
Do You Need a Diagnosis First?
If you have not yet been formally assessed but suspect you have ADHD, visit our Adult ADHD Assessment page to learn more about the assessment process, timelines, and what to expect. Many of our clients move directly from assessment into therapy with the same team — no need to start over with a new provider.
Learn more on our Adult ADHD Assessment page about the specific approaches we use.
Trauma and PTSD Therapy
Trauma can develop after experiencing or witnessing overwhelming events, whether a single incident or repeated exposure over time. When trauma symptoms persist, such as intrusive memories, heightened anxiety, avoidance, emotional numbness, or difficulty feeling safe, it can interfere with relationships, work, and daily functioning long after the events themselves are over.
Trauma-informed care is the foundation of our practice. Our therapists are extensively trained in trauma-focused approaches, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and Brainspotting. EMDR is coming soon to our clinic.
We provide trauma therapy for:
- Military and combat trauma — see our dedicated Veterans & Military page
- First responder trauma and cumulative occupational exposure — see our First Responders page
- Childhood and developmental trauma
- Sexual assault and interpersonal violence
- Medical trauma and critical illness
- Accidents, sudden loss, and critical incidents
- Complex PTSD resulting from prolonged or repeated trauma
Our approach is patient and grounded. We do not rush clients into processing trauma before they are ready, and we do not ask you to retell every detail of what happened. Effective trauma therapy builds safety and stability first, then does the processing work at a pace that respects your nervous system.
Depression and Anxiety Therapy
Depression and anxiety are among the most common reasons adults seek therapy and also among the most treatable. They often show up as persistent low mood, loss of interest in things you used to enjoy, chronic worry, panic attacks, difficulty sleeping, or a general sense that life has become harder to manage than it should be.
Our therapy for depression and anxiety draws on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). We focus on three things:
- Understanding what is actually driving your symptoms — which is often more specific than you might expect
- Developing practical tools that work in real life, not just in session
- Addressing the underlying patterns that keep depression and anxiety recurring, so the changes hold over time
We also work frequently with clients whose depression or anxiety has not fully responded to treatment in the past. In many of these cases, something else is going on underneath, undiagnosed ADHD, unprocessed trauma, a demanding life situation, or a mismatch between someone's life and their values. Part of our work is helping you figure out what that underlying piece is.
Couples Therapy
Relationship difficulties can show up as recurring conflict, communication breakdown, emotional distance, or loss of trust. Our couples therapy provides a structured space where both partners can better understand their patterns and work toward a healthier connection — without the sessions becoming about who is right and who is wrong.
We work with couples facing:
- Communication challenges and recurring conflict
- Trust repair after breaches
- Emotional disconnection and growing distance
- Relationship strain from trauma, including military deployment and first responder work
- The impact of shift work, long hours, or demanding careers on the relationship
- Major life transitions — parenthood, career change, retirement, blended families
- The effect of one partner's ADHD, depression, anxiety, or trauma on the relationship
Urgent Care for Mental Health
Sometimes distress cannot wait for a regular appointment. We offer an urgent care service for clients who need prompt, non-emergency mental health support. This service bridges the gap between ongoing therapy and emergency services, providing timely access to professional care in a safe, structured setting.
Urgent care is appropriate for situations where distress has spiked — a recent loss, a sudden life event, a period of overwhelming anxiety — but where you are not in immediate crisis. Learn more on our Urgent Care page, or contact us directly to discuss whether this service fits your needs.
Ready to Begin?
Starting therapy is a significant step, and it should not feel pressured. We offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so you can ask questions, get a sense of whether we are a fit, and decide at your own pace.
Book Your Free Consultation
Visit our contact page, call (289) 685-4889 or email admin@cdlpsych.ca. You can access our Urgent Care for Mental Health service by creating an account on our client portal. Evening and telehealth appointments are available for clients across Ontario.
Therapy Services Across Quinte, Northumberland, and Ontario
Our clinic is located at 58 Plant Street, Suite 213, Batawa, Ontario — centrally situated between Trenton and Campbellford. We provide in-person therapy to clients in Quinte West, Trenton, Belleville, Brighton, Cobourg, Northumberland County, Prince Edward County, and across the Bay of Quinte region.
For clients across Ontario — including the Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, Kingston, Peterborough, and beyond — we offer secure telehealth therapy appointments. Telehealth is clinically equivalent to in-person care for most therapy work, and it makes consistent weekly attendance much more realistic for people with busy lives.