Ascent CBT

Ascent CBT Exploring Intrusive Thoughts, OCD, Anxiety, and Perfectionism—One Conversation at a Time. My main therapeutic orientation is CBT.

My name is Cristian, I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I offer counselling in Vaughan, Woodbridge, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Toronto and the GTA under clinical supervision. I hold a Master of Social Work and I am certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) through Wilfrid Laurier University. I also incorpora

te Inference Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (I-CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VERT) and other psychotherapy modalities. My work is dedicated to helping children, youth and adults reduce symptoms of OCD, ADHD, ASD, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and more using an integrative approach that intertwines psychodynamic and evidence-based treatments, while remaining mindful to incorporate multicultural considerations into treatment. The process of reaching your goals can be uplifting and potentially life-changing. If you need help in managing and overcoming anxiety and depression and if you’d like to have a healthier relationship with your emotions, get in touch, I would love to hear what you have to say. I am currently offering services through partner agency York Region CBT. Book now a 15 minutes free consultation: https://yorkregioncbt.janeapp.com

05/31/2026

Oh, dear summer… the perfect time to reflect and start anew

05/22/2026

We don’t need to answer every question….

05/16/2026

Choose the day you decide to stop that one compulsion

05/14/2026

Adaptability is one of the most important qualities humans possess. Adapting thinking and behavior is key; we call that cognitive flexibility. Your best chance of fighting anxiety.

05/07/2026

Real, science-backed ways to manage anxiety tried and tested. Check it out. Got any other techniques that work for you?

04/30/2026

Some real talk

04/28/2026

You’ve gotten used to anxiety and learned to function with it but it’s time to ask yourself: is it actually helping you? What other response could you choose, even if it feels uncomfortable or unfamiliar, even if it doesn’t bring immediate relief?

OCD is loud, convincing, and relentless but it is not honest. It tells stories built on fear, not truth. It takes your v...
04/24/2026

OCD is loud, convincing, and relentless but it is not honest. It tells stories built on fear, not truth. It takes your values, twists them, and then holds them up as evidence against you. It says, “If you thought this, it must mean something about who you are.” But thoughts are not identity. Intrusive thoughts are not confessions. They are noise unwanted, uninvited, and often the exact opposite of what you stand for.

04/23/2026

Anxiety is repetition without resolution. If you think anxiety helps, it does not/

04/22/2026

Some people see complexity everywhere, and that makes life harder because you can’t just choose a side and simply move on.

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9461 Jane Street, Suite 105
Vaughan, ON
L6A4H8

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