Maksuda Akter, M. Phil.

I am a Psychological Associate registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO). I specialize in clinical psychology with adults and provide psychological assessment and evidence‑based treatment for a wide range of concerns, including post‑traumatic stress disorder, traumatic stress, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, obsessive‑compulsive disorder, insomnia, addictions, personality disorders, and difficulties related to relationships, assertiveness, stress, burnout, and anger management. I have extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in both hospital and private practice settings, and I have received additional training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness‑based interventions. My approach is collaborative and client‑centred, grounded firmly in evidence‑based practice. I integrate elements of CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness to meet the unique needs of each individual. I strive to be compassionate, supportive, and straightforward while fostering a safe, respectful, and non‑judgmental environment where clients can work toward meaningful and lasting change. My goal is to help clients reduce distress, build resilience, and improve their overall quality of life through personalized, evidence‑based care. I currently offer both virtual and in‑person therapy services to residents across Ontario. Clinician competencies: • Addictions • Adjustment Disorder • Aging • Anger Management • Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder • Assertiveness • Bipolar Disorders • Burnout • Coping Skills • Depression/Major Depressive Disorder/Dysthymia • Diagnostic Assessments • Emotional Disturbance • Encopresis/Enuresis • Grief, Loss, Bereavement • Health Anxiety • Insomnia/Sleep Difficulties • Motor Vehicle Accidents • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Pain Management • Panic Disorder • Perfectionism • Performance Anxiety • Personality Disorders • Phobias • Procrastination • Relationship issues • Return to Work/WSIB • Self-Esteem • Self-Harm • Social Anxiety • Somatoform Disorders • Stress • Suicidality • Test Anxiety • Trauma/PTSD Populations served: • Adults • BlueCross Clients • Family Health Teams • Healthcare Professionals • Return to Work/WSIB Clients Treatment modalities: • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia • Cognitive Processing Therapy • Dialectical Behavior Therapy • Exposure and Response Prevention • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Please note that our associates work with many presenting issues, some of which are not listed in this biography. Please speak with our intake team at 416-363-4228 for more information.