Personality Disorders therapists in Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills, Ontario ON, Canada CA
EMDR and Trauma Therapy Centre
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Personality disorders reveal a deep interaction between ingrained behavioural tendencies and early relational experiences. Attachment bonds are the foundation of personality disorders, which frequently arise as adaptive reactions to unfulfilled emotional needs and stressful events. Whether it's borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, or others, each disorder reflects a unique constellation of attachment insecurities and coping mechanisms. Therapy offers a sanctuary for exploration, providing a safe space to unpack the underlying attachment dynamics and process the echoes of past traumas. By fostering self-awareness, empathy, and resilience, individuals can begin to untangle the knots of their personality disorder, reclaiming agency over their thoughts and behaviours, and forging a path towards healing and authentic self-expression.
22 Years Experience
Kayla Schofield
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Personality disorders are long-term patterns of behaviour and inner experiences that differ significantly from what is expected. They affect at least two of these areas: Way of thinking about oneself and others. Way of responding emotionally. Way of relating to other people.
4 Years Experience
Mind By Design®
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychology and Coaching Clinics
A person experiencing personality disorder will exhibit a pattern of behaviours and moods that negatively impacts the sufferers and the people around them. Ultimately, the abnormal behaviours and thoughts inherent in a personality disorder can keep the sufferers from functioning fully in their normal lives.
15 Years Experience
Azin Heydari
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Specializing in Borderline Personality Disorder specifically.
4 Years Experience
Cynthia Roblin
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., R.P.
I have worked with a number of personality disorders. Please book an initial consultation to discuss the supports you have already accessed and so we can ensure psychodynamic psychotherapy and other complimentary modalities are the right fit to support you.
3 Years Experience
Joshua Lewis
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CT
From a psychodynamic lens, I aim to understand the ways in which your personality has developed through a constellation of bio-psycho-social factors: including your biologically-based temperament/constitution; the attachment relationships that have created internal sets of rules and external dynamics for how you interact with others; how you have learned to cope and survive via defense mechanisms; and how connected you feel you are to an enduring sense of self.
5 Years Experience
Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCT, RCC, CCC, ATR-P
I effectively work with personality disorders, particularly BPD, using tailored therapeutic approaches to foster emotional regulation, healthier relationships, and a balanced, fulfilling life.
9 Years Experience
Malik Smith
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW, BA, RSSW
Living with a personality disorder can be incredibly challenging, but you are not alone. I specialize in providing compassionate and experienced care, helping you understand your condition and develop strategies to manage it effectively. Together, we can work towards building healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life.
6 Years Experience
Dr. Tali Shenfield
Psychologist, PhD, C.Psych.
Our team has developed particular expertise in managing and treating Personality Disorders. We understand that living with a Personality Disorder can present significant challenges, affecting every aspect of your life, from interpersonal relationships and work performance to self-image and emotional regulation. These challenges can often lead to feelings of confusion, frustration, and sometimes feelings of isolation.
Our Personality Disorder management services play a critical role in providing the necessary support, empathy, and therapeutic interventions needed to navigate this condition. We utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to each individual's unique needs, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and other evidence-based interventions. Our treatments aim to help you understand the nature of your disorder, manage your symptoms, develop healthier coping mechanisms, improve interpersonal relationships, and enhance your overall quality of life.
Our aim is to help you navigate life with a Personality Disorder, not just manage, but truly thrive. We believe that everyone deserves the chance to live their best life, and we're committed to helping you overcome the challenges posed by Personality Disorders and achieve your full potential.
We look forward to the opportunity to work with you and help you navigate your journey with a Personality Disorder. Remember, you're not alone; we're here to guide you every step of the way.
20 Years Experience
Ps. I Love You Psychotherapy Inc.
Registered Psychotherapist, HBEd, MA (Hons.), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I do not like to label persons to having a certain personality disorder. We are all unique for a reason. I aim to guide you to live effectively and to your fullest potential regardless of what defines who you are or what you may suffer from.
2 Years Experience