David Moyes, MSW., RSW.

About David I trained as a psychotherapist at Hunter College in New York. I was licensed to practice in 2007. I was certified to practice psychotherapy in Ontario by the Ontario College of Social Workers (OCSWSSW) in 2009.  ADULTS I currently see adults in Individual Therapy with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, trauma, ADHD, relationships, education, career planning and men's mental health. I typically work together with a person over the first few sessions to come up with a plan to tackle the agreed- upon problem. Once a plan is in place, I help individuals find their way through a process mostly influenced by CBT, Schema Therapy and Mindfulness (ACT and DBT). There are also some who prefer a non-structured approach and enjoy the process of support and feedback concerning daily life and relationships.  TEENAGERS and CHILDREN I've worked with kids in various roles since I was 20 years old, and as a psychotherapist since 2007. As a therapist in the Outpatient Children's Mental Health Program at Niagara Health from 2009 until 2021 I provided evidence-based psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, Family Therapy, Mindfulness) to kids (6-18) and their families for any and all diagnosis including Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, PTSD, Bullying, Cognitive and Educational Planning. Specialties After completing my Master's Degree in Social Work, I set out to receive advanced training in Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Schema Therapy. I was fortunate to receive the guidance of Dr. Janet Klosko, a founding member of the Cognitive Therapy Association, former lead therapist at the CBT and Schema Therapy Institute of NYC, and a published expert in the field of CBT. In addition to obtaining a high level of skill with CBT and Schema Therapy, I went on to study Mindfulness-Based Therapies and have a high level of skill utilizing Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in my practice. Clinician competencies: • ADHD • Adjustment Issues • Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder/Social Anxiety • Behavioural Management for Children • Bipolar Disorder • Borderline Personality Disorder • Burnout • Depression/Major Depressive Disorder/Dysthymia • Emotion Regulation • Gender Dysphoria • Grief/Loss • Health Anxiety • Insomnia/Sleep Problems • Misophonia • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder • Panic Disorder • Parental Coaching/Support • Overthinking and Rumination • Perfectionism • Performance Anxiety • Personality Disorders • Phobias • Procrastination • Psychotic disorders/Schizophrenia • Relationship Issues • Religious/Spiritual Concerns • Return to Work/WSIB • Selective Mutism • Self-Esteem • Self-Harm • Separation Anxiety for Children • Social Anxiety • Stress • Suicidality • Test Anxiety • Trauma/PTSD • Anxiety/Mood Med Withdrawal Populations served: • Adolescents • Adults • Caregivers • Children • Family Health Teams • First Responders • Healthcare Professionals • LGBTQ+ Community • Older Adults (65+) Treatment modalities: • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • Attachment Therapy • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy • Exposure and Response Prevention • Mindfulness Therapy • Schema Therapy • Solutions Focused Treatment Please note that our associates work with many presenting issues, some of which are not listed in this biography. Please speak to our intake team at 416-363-4228 for more information.