Borderline Personality Disorder therapists in University, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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
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
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
Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCT, RCC, CCC, ATR-P
At Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy, we offer specialized support for individuals grappling with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and dissociative symptoms often associated with BPD or Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). Our therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in relational dynamics, drawing from attachment theory, and somatic practices to address the complexities of these conditions.
For individuals with BPD, we understand the challenges of managing intense emotions, unstable relationships, and difficulties with self-identity. Our relational-focused therapy places a strong emphasis on building a secure therapeutic alliance, fostering a safe and trusting space where clients can explore their emotions, thoughts, and relational patterns without judgment.
Dissociation, a common feature of BPD and C-PTSD, can present significant barriers to self-awareness and emotional regulation. Through somatic therapy techniques, we help clients reconnect with their bodies, facilitating a deeper understanding of how trauma is held on a physiological level. By incorporating somatic interventions, we aim to support individuals in regulating their nervous systems, grounding themselves in the present moment, and developing a greater sense of coherence and embodiment.
Our integrative approach blends relational attunement with somatic interventions to address the intersecting challenges of BPD and dissociation. By exploring the underlying attachment patterns and body-based responses, we collaborate with clients to navigate the complexities of emotional dysregulation and dissociative experiences. Through a compassionate and holistic framework, we work towards enhancing self-awareness, fostering emotional resilience, and promoting long-lasting healing and growth.
Our goal is to provide a supportive and affirming space where individuals with BPD and dissociation can find understanding, acceptance, and transformative healing. We are dedicated to supporting our clients on their journey towards reclaiming agency, restoring inner balance, and cultivating a greater sense of wholeness and well-being.
9 Years Experience
Borderline Personality Disorder
Hailey Goldberg
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker (MSW), DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™
Hailey's area of specialty is BPD. BPD is a misunderstood diagnosis wherein many impacted have experienced lives of invalidation from their environment, which often includes the people trying to support them. Hailey has helped clients with BPD gain control of their diagnosis and learn to hone their emotional vulnerabilities as strengths. Hailey uses DBT strategies to assist BPD clients in gaining mastery of challenges posed by their diagnosis including: Difficulty maintaining concentration, dissociation; difficulty tolerance distress and accepting reality; difficulty labelling and managing challenging emotions; difficulty achieving and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships; and difficulties with ineffective ways of coping with dysregulation (addiction, self harm, eating issues, relationship conflict, avoidance, etc.)
9 Years Experience
Borderline Personality Disorder
Bree Bonanno
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is commonly misunderstood as attachment trauma and abandonment; let's dig into what fuels impulsivity and emotional dysregulation.
3 Years Experience
Borderline Personality Disorder
Aelea Syed
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) impacts the way you think and feels about yourself and others, causing problems functioning in everyday life. It can cause self-image issues, difficulty managing emotions and behavior, and a pattern of unstable relationships. I have experience in using DBT strategies to assist clients experiencing such difficulties. Contact me today to book a free consultation.
3 Years Experience
Borderline Personality Disorder
Joshua Lewis
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CT
I have been working with clients with BPD or BPD traits since 2021 from a psychodynamic and mindfulness-based framework. I have a genuine interest in helping those with borderline personality disorder and borderline personality traits. I will often incorporate a mindfulness-based approach and related techniques for those inclined to work this way.
5 Years Experience
Borderline Personality Disorder
Heal The Centre for Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Being diagnosed with BPD can be scary and frustrating. Feeling like you have no where to turn and no one who can understand your mind, behaviour, feelings, and thoughts. That's where we come in. We work with clients struggling with BPD to ensure you feel understood & heard. Your feelings matter.
5 Years Experience