Personality Disorders therapists in Halifax, Nova Scotia NS, Canada CA
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Birgit Schreiber Dr
Psychologist, PhD and MA in Psychology
Personality disorders are long standing patterns of engagement with the world around us, often built on deeply engrained ways of thinking and feeling about ourselves. We can find the roots and also address the current challenges in the here and now.
26 Years Experience
Online in Halifax, NS Nova Scotia (Online Only)
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 Halifax, NS Nova Scotia
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)
Prof. Sir Romesh Jayasinghe, OLS
Psychologist, Ph.D.(Applied Psychology), Dh.C.(Florida), FRSPH(UK), FACCPH(UK), FTBCCT(UK), Adv.Dip.(Psychiatry), Adv.Dip.(Clinical Psychology), Adv.Dip.(Neuroscience), Adv.Dip.CBT(UK), Dip.(Couples Therapy), Dip.(Hypnotherapy), Dip.(Relationship Psychology), Dip.(Nutrition Science), Cert.(Integrative Mental Health)
I treat personality disorders using CBT, DBT and hypnotherapy.
20 Years Experience
Online in Halifax, NS Nova Scotia
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 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 13 years of experience and charge around $166 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (88%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (76%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (59%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$166
Accept insurance
88%
Offer sliding scale
59%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 88% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 76% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 59% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 59% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 53% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 53% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 47% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 94% | Teen |
| 88% | Young Adult |
| 71% | Senior |
| 41% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Men |
| 59% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 59% | Women |
| 47% | Asian |
| 47% | Christian |