Borderline Personality Disorder therapists in Humewood-Cedarvale, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Borderline Personality Disorder
The Cohen Clinic
Psychologist, Psy.D.
People living with Borderline Personality Disorder often struggle with identifying and managing their emotions. This can lead to feeling a loss of control, resulting in impulsivity and negative self-image. Clinicians will work with you by utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the most effective treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder to manage emotions.
10 Years Experience
Borderline Personality Disorder
Nisrine Maktabi
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters in Psychology
Borderline Personality Disorder is simply a wounded part, that exists in most of us, but in this case, they have specific acting out behaviours which come from generational trauma.
16 Years Experience
Borderline Personality Disorder
Lori-Ann Wesley
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., R.P.
Issues of trauma must be healed to achieve more balance.
27 Years Experience
Borderline Personality Disorder
Kayla Schofield
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
A person presenting with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) often needs space to be able to learn emotional regulation techniques while buidling healthy boundaries and building self autonomy. Trauma informed lens.
4 Years Experience
Borderline Personality Disorder
Tayler Middleton
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Living with BPD can be challenging, with societal stigma, intense emotions, relationship issues, and certain fears often impacting your life. Together, we will explore these experiences, working on strategies to manage emotions, improve relationships, and develop a stronger sense of self. This journey is about finding balance, understanding your identity, and cultivating resilience to navigate life more effectively.
2 Years Experience
Borderline Personality Disorder
David Rockman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW RSW BA psych hon
Specializing in treating individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder through Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), which is specifically created to greatly assist people with pronounced emotional dysregulation, self-harming tendencies, and relationship disturbance. By healing the sources of feelings of abandonment and invalidation, I empower my clients to develop a more secure attachment and validation of self.
30 Years Experience
Borderline Personality Disorder
Azin Heydari
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
One of the most stigmatizing disorders, one that many will not understand unless they themselves live with it. As a clinician with BPD, I know the day-to-day challenges of the disorder both personally and academically. I do not believe in using solely top down approaches like DBT since BPD is a list of symptoms rooted in early childhood traumatic experiences/ events which we then build strategies to avoid in the future for survival. However, although this may initially be helpful, overtime it becomes more damaging than good and in order to change these reactions we have to first befriend and understand why it exists within us. This reduces the shame and guilt and empowers us to make the changes we envision with a thorough understanding of the self.
4 Years Experience
Borderline Personality Disorder
New Moon Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MACP, MSW, RSW, RP, RP(Q)
If you're experiencing symptoms of borderline personality disorder it's likely that you're feeling disconnected from or completely out of control of your emotions. Your relationships aren't what you'd like them to be and you might feel hopeless that things will change. Perhaps you've tried to cope with all the pain and disappointment by using drugs or alcohol or engaging in self-harm or other dangerous behaviour - this likely worked and gave you temporary relief but eventually the feelings return.
We have extensive experience supporting teens and adults showing signs of BPD. We are trained in evidence based strategies (primarily DBT - or trauma therapies if trauma is also present) to help you regain control of emotions, find stability in your relationships, and learn to tolerate distress. We can also support your family so that they can better support you.
It's possible that you've tried therapy in the past - perhaps it wasn't a good experience. We appreciate that it can be difficult to find a therapist that is a good fit and recognize that this will be a huge predictor of your success in therapy. We invite you to contact us for a free 15-minute consultation so that you can meet with the therapist, ask any questions that you might have, and get a sense of whether they are the right therapist for you.
14 Years Experience
Borderline Personality Disorder
Synergetic Healing Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
When it comes to addressing borderline personality disorder (BPD) in therapy, we believe in approaching it as a form of trauma rather than a stigmatized label. We recognize that individuals with BPD have often experienced significant emotional pain and distress in their lives, which has shaped their coping mechanisms and relational patterns.
In our therapeutic approach, we prioritize creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences and emotions. We view BPD as a response to past traumas, whether they be childhood neglect, abuse, or other adverse life events. Our goal is to help you understand the impact of these traumas on your present-day functioning and support you in healing and developing healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
By adopting a trauma-informed lens, we acknowledge the validity of your experiences and work collaboratively to address the underlying wounds that contribute to BPD symptoms. We focus on building a strong therapeutic alliance based on trust, empathy, and validation. We understand the importance of providing a safe container for expressing your emotions, even the ones that may feel overwhelming or intense.
Throughout therapy, we integrate a range of evidence-based modalities to support your recovery journey. This may include elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotion-focused therapy (EFT), schema therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. We tailor our interventions to your unique needs, helping you regulate emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and build more fulfilling and stable relationships.
Our aim is to destigmatize BPD and create a therapeutic environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. We work together to help you reclaim your sense of self-worth, enhance your self-compassion, and establish a stronger foundation for emotional well-being. By acknowledging the trauma underlying BPD, we strive to support your healing and growth, fostering a more hopeful and fulfilling future.
3 Years Experience
Borderline Personality Disorder
Nakasha Ogbonna
Registered Social Worker, RSW
I am passionate about supporting clients living with Borderline Personality Disorder. I can support you in improving your relationships, learning effective ways of getting your needs met, managing your emotions, and cultivating a richer and more meaningful life over all. I am trained in both dialectical behaviour therapy ad cognitive behaviour therapy in the treatment of BPD.
11 Years Experience