Personality Disorders therapists in Bedford, NS
Browse Personality Disorders therapists in Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Personality Disorders
Haimove Amir
Registered Psychotherapist, psychotherapist
Supporting Children and Adolescents with Personality Disorders
, we offer specialized therapy for children and adolescents struggling with personality disorders, helping them develop healthy coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and build stronger interpersonal relationships. Our gentle, child-centered approach focuses on understanding each child’s unique needs, providing a safe and supportive environment where they can explore their feelings, gain insight, and learn to manage difficult emotions.
💙 How We Help:
✔️ Therapy for children and adolescents to address emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and relationship struggles
✔️ Cognitive developmental techniques to enhance self-awareness, emotional resilience, and self-regulation
✔️ Parent coaching to equip families with strategies to support their child’s growth at home
✔️ A non-judgmental, compassionate environment where children feel safe and empowered to express themselves
We focus on building emotional resilience, self-esteem, and healthier coping mechanisms, helping children and adolescents manage personality disorder symptoms and thrive in their personal relationships.
13 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NS
Personality Disorders
Mia Klassen
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MPCC #3875, CT #2438, LSCC
If you've been told you have a personality disorder—or suspect you might—you've likely spent years feeling misunderstood, stigmatized, or blamed for patterns you don't know how to change. These aren't character flaws; they're trauma responses that became your survival blueprint. Once we've built trust, we'll explore how your early experiences shaped how you see yourself, others, and relationships. You'll receive deep understanding for the specific symptoms you struggle with—the emotional intensity, the relationship chaos, the identity confusion. Through compassionate modeling and support, you'll learn new patterns, regulate what feels uncontrollable, and discover that change is possible. You're not broken; you're surviving.
10 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NS
Personality Disorders
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.
6 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NS
Personality Disorders
Shauna Switzer, MCP, MA RP
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MCP, Registered Psychotherapist
Living with a personality disorder can impact relationships, emotional regulation, self-image, and daily functioning. Therapy focuses on increasing self-awareness, developing healthier coping strategies, and building more stable and fulfilling interpersonal connections.
26 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NS
Personality Disorders
Maryam, Abro
Psychologist, Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC
While working with clients with personality disorders, I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Interpersonal therapies (IPT) to help clients gain more control on their thoughts.
4 Years Experience
Online in Bedford, NS
Personality Disorders therapists in Bedford, NS Statistics
Personality Disorders therapists in Bedford, NS average 14 years of experience and charge around $168 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (88%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (75%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (56%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$168
Accept insurance
88%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 38% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
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| 31% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 88% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 75% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 56% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 56% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 50% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 50% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 50% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 94% | Teen |
| 88% | Young Adult |
| 75% | Senior |
| 44% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Men |
| 56% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 56% | Women |
| 50% | Military / Veterans |
| 50% | Native American |