Borderline Personality Disorder therapists in Dartmouth, NS
Browse Borderline Personality Disorder therapists in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
BPD
Mary Mikhail
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, BSW, MACP, RSW
Living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can involve intense emotions, painful relationship patterns, impulsive urges, or difficulty feeling grounded in who you are. These experiences can feel overwhelming, but they don’t define you—and you deserve support that meets you with respect rather than judgment. Everyone’s experience of BPD is different, so therapy should reflect what you’re going through and what you want to work toward.
I draw on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), which combines acceptance with a focus on change. Together, we can build practical skills for managing intense emotions, getting through moments of distress, and communicating your needs in relationships. We can also explore patterns and past experiences that may be connected to your current challenges, so our work can address both what’s difficult right now and what may be keeping these patterns going. We’ll move at a pace that feels manageable and focus on goals that matter to you.
7 Years Experience
Online in Dartmouth, NS (Online Only)
BPD
Kaimana Psychology Inc.
Psychologist, BA, MACP, Registered Psychologist
My approach to working with individuals experiencing borderline personality disorder is grounded in understanding the experiences that have shaped their emotional world and relational patterns. I believe it is important to explore early childhood experiences, attachment dynamics, and environments where emotional needs may not have been consistently met or where nurturing and emotional validation were lacking. These experiences can influence how individuals learn to understand, regulate, and respond to intense emotions later in life. Together, we work to process significant core memories and identify the beliefs, fears, and emotional patterns that may continue to influence present-day reactions and relationships. From there, I focus on building emotional awareness and developing practical, individualized tools that clients can draw upon when faced with emotional overwhelm or triggering situations. The goal is to help clients recognize emotional shifts, navigate distress without becoming consumed by it, and respond in ways that support their well-being and interpersonal relationships. Through this process, clients can develop greater emotional regulation, strengthen their sense of self, and cultivate healthier relationship dynamics and more effective outcomes in their daily lives. My approach emphasizes understanding the origins of emotional responses while empowering clients with the skills and self-awareness to create meaningful, lasting change.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Dartmouth, NS
Online in Dartmouth, NS
BPD
Solasta Counselling
Psychologist
Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be intense and emotionally exhausting — but meaningful change is possible. Our therapists provide structured, validating therapy for BPD that focuses on emotional regulation, relationships, and identity. Using DBT-informed techniques, we support clients in building stability, trust, and a stronger sense of self.
8 Years Experience
Online in Dartmouth, NS
BPD
Shauna Switzer, MCP, MA RP
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MCP, Registered Psychotherapist
Borderline Personality Disorder can involve intense emotions, relationship difficulties, fear of abandonment, and challenges with self-identity. Through evidence-based approaches such as DBT-informed and trauma-focused therapy, clients can learn emotional regulation skills, strengthen relationships, and develop a more grounded sense of self.
26 Years Experience
Online in Dartmouth, NS
BPD
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.
6 Years Experience
Online in Dartmouth, NS
Borderline Personality Disorder therapists in Dartmouth, NS Statistics
Borderline Personality Disorder therapists in Dartmouth, NS average 13 years of experience and charge around $173 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (65%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (52%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$173
Accept insurance
87%
Offer sliding scale
61%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 83% |
In Person and Online |
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| 17% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 65% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 52% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 48% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 48% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 43% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 91% | Teen |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 43% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Men |
| 48% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 43% | Christian |