Personality Disorders therapists in Halifax, Nova Scotia NS, Canada CA
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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 Halifax, NS Nova Scotia
Personality Disorders
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If you have been told you have a personality disorder, or you recognize long-standing patterns that affect your relationships, emotions, and self-image, you may feel discouraged or misunderstood. You might notice recurring conflict, difficulty trusting others, intense emotional reactions, or rigid coping patterns that once protected you but now create strain.
At Selah Counselling, we approach personality disorders with respect and clinical care. These patterns often developed over time as adaptations to early experiences, attachment wounds, or chronic stress. They are not a reflection of your worth. Together, we work to increase self-awareness, strengthen emotional regulation, build healthier relational skills, and gently challenge patterns that no longer serve you. Change takes time and consistency, but growth is possible within a safe therapeutic relationship where you are seen with both honesty and compassion.
29 Years Experience
Online in Halifax, NS Nova Scotia
Personality Disorders
Makayla Ciuffreda
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I support adults and teens who struggle with big emotions, tough relationships, or patterns that feel hard to change. In a safe and nonjudgmental space, we work on understanding yourself better, learning ways to manage strong feelings, and building healthier connections with others. My goal is to help you grow more self-awareness, feel more stable, and make positive changes in your life.
2 Years Experience
Online in Halifax, NS Nova Scotia
Personality Disorders
Shay Galamiton
Counsellor/Therapist, RPC, MPCC
I work with individuals with personality disorders in a safe and structured space. Together, we explore patterns of thinking and relating, strengthen emotional regulation, build coping skills, and support healthier relationships and overall functioning.
3 Years Experience
Online in Halifax, NS Nova Scotia (Online Only)
Personality Disorders
Dr. Matthew Clyde
Psychologist, PhD
Living with a personality disorder—such as Borderline or Narcissistic patterns—can make life feel like a constant emotional roller coaster, especially within your relationships. These patterns are often deeply ingrained ways of coping with past trauma or instability. Our work focuses on stabilizing your emotional experiences, improving interpersonal communication, and developing a more consistent and positive sense of self.
7 Years Experience
Online in Halifax, NS Nova Scotia
Halifax is Atlantic Canada's largest city and a hub for universities, the military, and ocean-tech industries, creating a therapy community serving students, naval personnel, and knowledge workers navigating the pressures of high-achieving careers in a smaller city. Dalhousie University and Canadian Forces Base Halifax generate distinct demand for therapists who specialize in academic stress, military trauma, and the particular challenges of military family life. Nova Scotia Health provides public mental health services, with a private therapy community serving the South End, Bedford, and Dartmouth. Halifax's relatively small size means specialist therapist availability can be limited in some areas, and telehealth has become especially important for accessing care across Atlantic Canada.
Personality Disorders therapists in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Statistics
Personality Disorders therapists in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada average 12 years of experience and charge around $159 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (87%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (80%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (73%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$159
Accept insurance
87%
Offer sliding scale
67%
Gender ID
| 53% |
Female |
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| 37% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 73% |
In Person and Online |
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| 27% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 87% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 80% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 73% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 67% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 60% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 60% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 47% | Multicultural Therapy |
Ages Served
| 93% | Teen |
| 93% | Adult |
| 87% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 53% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 53% | Women |
| 53% | Men |
| 47% | Asian |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |