Virtual group therapy programs for depression, anxiety, mindfulness and insomnia—with clear expectations, structured learning and tools to practise between sessions.
Each group has a distinct focus and time commitment. Review the program information, schedule and participation expectations before requesting a referral.
Practical cognitive-behavioural tools for depression and anxiety, with a focus on thoughts, self-talk and behaviour.
Read program detailsMindfulness skills to help prevent depression relapse and respond more skillfully to depression, anxiety and life stress.
Read program detailsAn evidence-based program for trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, waking too early and poor-quality sleep.
Read program detailsFor current participants
Each group has its own materials page, so handouts and recordings stay clearly separated.
Three structured, practical programs delivered live by Zoom. All are OHIP covered, provided participants are in Ontario during meetings.
A 10-week program for learning CBT tools for depression and anxiety.
Full description and scheduleAn 8-week mindfulness program for staying well and responding to difficult experiences.
Full description and scheduleA 6-week evidence-based program for chronic sleep difficulties.
Full description and schedule10-week virtual group
Learn practical cognitive-behavioural tools and skills to deal with depression and anxiety.
A central focus is learning to identify and deal with negative thoughts and negative self-talk. The group also looks at problematic behaviours and ways to use mindfulness when working on problems.
This is a practical program, with homework every week to help participants apply the skills between sessions.
The group meets once weekly for 10 weeks. Meetings are held virtually through Zoom.
8-week virtual group
Build mindfulness skills to help prevent depression relapse and respond more skillfully to anxiety, depression and life stress.
MBCT was designed for people who have experienced depression and want to stay well. It can also be useful for people with current symptoms of anxiety or depression, difficulties related to life stress, insomnia or chronic pain.
Mindfulness means paying attention to what is present in a non-judgmental way. These skills can help people avoid getting caught in the automatic downward spiral that may lead to depression or excessive anxiety.
Meditation is the primary formal mindfulness practice in the program. Participants should expect about 45 minutes of homework each day.
Participants are required to obtain The Mindful Way Workbook by Teasdale and colleagues before the group and bring it to every session.
6-week virtual group
An evidence-based cognitive-behavioural therapy program using researched methods to address chronic sleep problems.
The program is intended for people with chronic sleep difficulties on most nights, including trouble falling asleep, waking during the night and having difficulty getting back to sleep, waking too early, or restless, poor-quality sleep.
Sleep problems may also be causing daytime consequences such as fatigue or difficulty concentrating.
For current CBT-I participants
All 17 handouts are organized by the session in which they are used. Select a title to download its printable PDF.
Bring the relevant handouts to each session, either printed or open on a computer or tablet. The two web resources open on their original sites.
For current participants
Materials for this 10-week group will be posted here as they are prepared.
Handouts and videos for the CBT for Mood & Anxiety group will be added to this page.
For current MBCT participants
Guided meditation recordings for Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy practice.
Before your first session
A few simple preparations help protect privacy and make the group more useful for everyone.
Use a quiet, private room where other people cannot hear the group. Join from a stable internet connection and test your camera and microphone in advance.
All participants must be physically located in Ontario during each meeting.
View group programsReferrals are open
A physician referral is required if you have not previously met with Dr. Levitsky.
Contact Dr. Levitsky for program information or questions about a referral.