Personality Disorders therapists in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan SK, Canada CA
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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 Saskatoon, SK Saskatchewan
Sanofer Ansari
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MACP
Approach: Trauma-informed, emotion-focused, CBT, DBT-informed and relational approaches.
I work collaboratively with clients to understand patterns involving emotions, relationships, self-image, and coping. Depending on the client's needs, DBT-informed skills may support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. Treatment is individualized and coordinated with specialized services when needed.
7 Years Experience
Online in Saskatoon, SK Saskatchewan
Daniel Klassen
Psychologist, Provisional, (P7619) with CAP in Alberta & Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC 19147) with BCACC, for elsewhere in Canada
Living with a personality disorder (PD) can be profoundly challenging and emotionally painful. Individuals with PDs often struggle with persistent difficulties in how they see themselves, interpret the world, and relate to others. These challenges can lead to unstable emotions, unpredictable behaviors, and deeply strained relationships. Feelings of emptiness, intense fear of abandonment, and a fragmented sense of identity are common and can make everyday life feel overwhelming.
The impact of a personality disorder often extends into many areas of life—causing interpersonal conflict, difficulty maintaining employment, and even challenges with stable housing. On top of these struggles, individuals with PDs frequently face stigma and misunderstanding, which can further deepen feelings of isolation, shame, and hopelessness.
Despite these hurdles, meaningful recovery is possible. With the right support—including evidence-based therapy, skill-building, and, in some cases, medication—individuals can learn to manage their symptoms and build a more stable, fulfilling life. Healing involves navigating conflict, clarifying personal identity and values, developing effective coping strategies, setting healthy boundaries, and cultivating supportive relationships.
Daniel, a Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD), specializes in helping individuals with PDs reclaim their lives. His compassionate and structured approach empowers clients to move beyond survival and toward a deeper sense of self-awareness, connection, and emotional resilience.
Daniel offers both brief screening for personality disorders and comprehensive, customized assessments. He welcomes inquiries regarding this and other psychological testing services he provides.
7 Years Experience
Online in Saskatoon, SK Saskatchewan
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 Saskatoon, SK Saskatchewan (Online Only)
Zain Abideen
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP
Personality patterns can shape how individuals relate to themselves and others. Therapy helps increase self awareness and develop healthier emotional and relationship patterns that support long term well being.
2 Years Experience
Online in Saskatoon, SK Saskatchewan (Online Only)
Saskatoon is Saskatchewan's largest city and an emerging hub for agriculture technology, mining, and biotechnology — sectors that shape a therapy landscape distinct from more diversified Canadian metros. The city has a significant Indigenous population, with First Nations and Métis residents comprising a larger proportion of urban residents than in most Canadian cities outside Winnipeg, and therapists offering trauma-informed, culturally grounded care — including work on intergenerational trauma from residential schools — are an especially important part of the local mental health landscape. Saskatchewan Health Authority provides public mental health services, while the University of Saskatchewan's psychology programs supply clinical training to the local community. Saskatoon's cold winters and geographic isolation contribute to seasonal mood challenges that therapists here address as a recurring clinical priority.
Personality Disorders therapists in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Statistics
Personality Disorders therapists in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada average 12 years of experience and charge around $155 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (83%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (83%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (78%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$155
Accept insurance
89%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 83% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 78% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 72% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 67% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 61% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 61% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 78% | Senior |
| 78% | Teen |
| 39% | Children |
Client Focus
| 83% | Women |
| 78% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 72% | Men |
| 61% | LGBTQ+ |
| 56% | Asian |