Different paths, all leading toward solid ground.
There's no single right way to do therapy. Our counsellors draw on a range of evidence-informed approaches, matched to what actually fits you.
Treatment Approaches
Every counsellor at Lakeside is trained in more than one modality, so your sessions are shaped around what actually fits you.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Helps identify and manage negative, irrational, and intrusive thoughts. Effective for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and OCD.
EMDR
Uses bilateral stimulation to help process traumatic experiences. Effective for PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other trauma.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Helps individuals and couples recognize and process emotions, and express them authentically rather than defensively.
Gottman Method
An empirically based approach for individuals and couples, building tools for healthy emotional management and connection.
Humanistic Therapy
Focuses on inherent potential and strengths rather than deficiencies, fostering self-acceptance and personal growth.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Explores how early life experiences shape present behavior and relationships, promoting self-awareness and authentic expression.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Uses mindfulness and acceptance skills to align behavior with personal values, and build tolerance for discomfort.
Narrative Therapy
Helps clients examine and revise their personal narratives, viewing problematic patterns as external to who they are.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Teaches mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal skills for anxiety, depression, and more.
CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I)
A structured, evidence-based approach that addresses the thoughts and habits that interfere with healthy sleep.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Views the mind as made up of distinct parts, helping clients understand and heal these parts to access their core, compassionate Self.
Feminist & Anti-Oppressive Lens
Acknowledges how systemic discrimination shapes psychological distress, empowering clients to respond from self-worth and agency.
Your counsellor won't box you into one method — they'll draw on what actually fits your situation, and adjust as you go.
Not sure which approach is right for you? That's exactly what your first session is for. If you're still unsure where to start, our Best Fit form matches you with a counsellor based on what you're navigating — not a specific technique.
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Book a free consult, or fill out our Best Fit form and we'll help match you with the right counsellor and approach.