Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Edmonton, AB
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Donna Laderoute
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Donna's earliest training is in using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to treat individuals suffering from
Borderline
Personality Disorder (
BPD
).
Donna brings 15+ years of experience working with individuals with significant mental health issues, helping complex families achieve harmony, and assisting couples to restore the communication and passion in their relationships. When Donna is not at Firefly, she is the team lead and consulting clinicians for a specialized program that works with families who are struggling with communication and mental health issues for one or more family members. As the team lead, she trains staff in couples and family therapy, assists the psychiatrists, and maintains the highest ethical and clinical practice standards for the program.

Jeff Armstrong
Psychologist, MSc, MEd, RPsych
Verified
Verified
Borderline
& Narcissism).
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with experience working for both Alberta Health, and Children’s Services. I have extensive knowledge of the supports and resources available in the community and enjoy working with people of all ages. I provide a safe, trusting, and supportive environment which is essential in your journey of health and wellness. I believe in empowerment as a tool for navigating the obstacles and challenges of life. We will work together to understand the barriers to your success and develop strategies to facilitate your personal growth and recovery.

Ellen M Klaver
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MEd
Verified
Verified
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of emotion dysregulation and related conditions including eating disorders,
borderline
personality disorder, depression, anxiety, and insomnia in adolescents and adults.
I am passionate about the therapeutic process and privileged when a client allows me to join them in theirs. My approach balances the art and science of therapy by using evidence-based treatments and tailoring them to be most effective for you. I believe in being as authentic as possible so I stay genuinely curious and collaborate with you to make sense of emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. I value taking a strength-based approach and promoting a safe and non-judgmental environment that empowers you to engage in the meaningful work of self-discovery, acceptance, and change.
Waitlist for new clients

Pragya Sharma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work predominantly with folks who are racialized, 2SLGBTIQ, neurodivergent, and/or disabled. Often, those I work with have been diagnosed with
borderline
personality disorder; experience identity-based trauma; struggle with relationships, emotional regulation, or impulsivity; want greater self-awareness or understanding; want to feel a sense of belonging, connection, and safety; or generally, want more joy in their lives.

Gina Schmidt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Life can be challenging. We've all been there. And sometimes we need a little extra support to get through them. I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker. I have been working as a social worker for more than 24 years. I have worked in a hospital in mental health for 15 years and have transitioned my knowledge and experience into private practice. I work primarily with adults who struggle with
borderline
personality, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and substance abuse. I also offer online services to those NWT, Nunavut, Yukon and Ontario.

Matthew James Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
*I am accepting new clients. My services are available province-wide via Zoom video, in-person at my Calgary office, or by telephone* I specialize in PTSD/CPTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression,
borderline
personality, OCD, and relationships within couples and families. I also work with Veterans, RCMP, and First Responders. For those with financial challenges I offer interest-free payment plans. I am LGBTQ friendly, accepting, and an ally.

Melissa C. Reimchen
Psychologist, BA/BSc, MA, RPPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Areas of particular interest include the intersect between mood and psychosis,
borderline
personality, and chronic suicidal ideation.
I am an integrative psychodynamic therapist who employs evidence-based interventions to support my clients in developing a grounding sense of identity, a meaningful life with purpose, and fulfilling interpersonal relationships. The therapeutic process, in part, entails an exploration of early attachment, stressors and adversity, coping mechanisms, patterns in relating to others, and internal conflicts. My approach involves consideration of psychological distress in relation to social identity, self-esteem, and the fundamental human need for belongingness.

Dean (David) Buhr
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
Feeling distant from your spouse? Fighting with your teen? Struggling with anger, anxiety, depression, or addiction? Experienced trauma? I work with a variety of clients, but particularly enjoy problems in which clients that have felt misunderstood or mistreated. This includes working with adolescents, parent-teen conflict, relationship difficulties in both individuals and couples, addictions, anger or anxiety management, trauma, and
Borderline
Personality Disorder. In many of the clients I see, fear confusion are often barriers to a satisfying life. Healing often comes through gaining confidence in areas one can control.

Christy Mae Hennig
Psychologist, MC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Also, I have experience working with clients on a variety of issues, including self-concept, body image, anxiety, depression,
borderline
tendencies, compulsive behaviours, boundaries, issues with family, healthy sexuality and specific phobias.
I have a very rational and direct approach to counselling; I will say it how I see it, but with a sense of humor if appropriate. My knowledge and experience is well suited for clients that are dealing either with trauma (especially sexual violence or childhood abuse), or would like to have more effective thoughts and behaviours. Healing is not easy, but by looking at what can change, and what could be accepted, clients often find a new balance that helps their thoughts and feelings become more adaptive, helpful, and much less painful. I am currently taking clients in person or online due to Covid-19.

Carol Ann Bale
Psychologist, BA, MC, RPPsyc
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
chronic pain,
borderline
personality, family or origin concerns, etc.
Life can get complicated and filled with emotional pain. I am here to help! Alleviating your symptoms can be accomplished in a multitude of ways. Respecting your values while solving the underlining issues responsible for your confusion and/or pain can seem like a monumental task. It is important that your treatment plan be unique to you.
Waitlist for new clients

Daniel Klassen
Counsellor, RCC, CCTP-II, C-PD, ADHDCSP, ASDCS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with individuals who have had early childhood trauma, ADHD, Autism, OCD, PTSD / C-PTSD, DID, and personality disorders such as
BPD
and NPD. I work from a strength base perspective and seek to identify breakages in thought that undermines unity of being. Trauma dislodges us from ourselves. The horror clients have witnessed, needs to be answered and mended – in part with assistance from others, but mostly by revealing, liberating, and engaging with their immense inner strength, which brings about healing. For those within relationships, I work with couples and family’s to bring healing to the greater whole.

Lisa Kreager
MEd, MC
I provide trauma-informed therapy to those individuals who may be experiencing a range of challenges including: anxiety, depression, loss, relationship issues, self esteem issues, addictions, spirituality and
borderline
personality disorder.
Do you feel misunderstood, disconnected, stuck? Are you struggling to understand your thoughts, process your emotions, or manage your responses? Searching for peace can sometimes feel like an overwhelming process, especially if you have been looking for it for a long time. As we go through difficult experiences, I believe that there is comfort in not being alone. You are not alone on this journey. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I can bring my therapeutic expertise into our conversations and assist with supporting you in carefully restoring the pieces to living well - on your terms and at your own pace.

Eveline Ngwa
Registered Social Worker, MSW/RSW
Verified
Verified
Weaving through your strengths and resources, I bring in my lived experience as someone who has had to re-start a few things in life. I believe it is never too late to embark on a journey to achieve better health. I studied, worked and lived in 4 different continents: Africa, Europe, Asia and North America and I'm passionate about walking alongside families, youths, seniors and individuals from diverse backgrounds on their journey to whole health as they harness their internal and external resources to get to optimum mental health. As a Christian, my approach to work is based on Amos 3:3- “Can two walk together unless they agree?”
Not accepting new clients

Brandon M Boldt
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
What do you want? Is it to find your purpose or identity? To overcome your anxiety or lack of motivation? Is it that you don’t know how to assert your own set of healthy boundaries? Mental health can be exhausting, confusing, and frustrating to manage on your own; and this is particularly true if you are living with trauma or attachment injuries. So many just feel lost and hopeless from it all, but there is good news...

Darlynne Hildebrandt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW , RCAT
Verified
Verified
Life is challenging and difficult at times. It can create distress that affects every part of who we are: our thoughts, feelings, physical well-being and spirit - upsetting the ability to be effective with ourselves, others and manage the demands of our daily life. When we decide to reach out for help, we are acting courageously. Particularly if we do not have the energy or believe that things can be better. I am passionate about helping people. I work to understand the world from your point of view and help you gain a sense of balance and confidence to make positive changes in your life.
Waitlist for new clients

Kris Uitvlugt
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified
Verified
Do you struggle with your emotions? Do they feel overwhelming to the point where it seems like they are the ones deciding what you say and do? Are your thoughts and feelings so painful at times that you feel desperate to get some relief? Does it feel like you need more tools to better understand, experience, and manage your emotions so they don't get in the way of you living the kind of life you want to live? If so, I would love to support you in that quest!

Jedediah Wilson
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MA
Verified
Verified
Hello! I have a passion for working with emotional intensity, trauma, dissociation, and addiction. I'm also always sensitive to gender and sexuality, and my goal is to help clients establish trust in themselves and in the therapeutic relationship. Therapy is a collaborative process, so we set goals together - whether it's maintenance, getting unstuck, or acceptance, the goals start with trust, common ground, and an understanding that my approach is always nonjudgemental.

ECSS Psychological Services
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
ECSS is committed to empowering individuals and families to realize their potential through a nurturing and challenging environment that respects each person’s uniqueness and right to privacy. ECSS acknowledges the importance of the mental, social, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of persons as they grow and develop. We believe that people have the ability to change and to achieve their goals, in respecting the uniqueness and privacy of individuals, and in the importance of the mental, physical, social, and spiritual dimensions of persons.

Mohammad Hasan
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, ICADC, CCAC, MBBS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you or a loved one struggling with mental health and addictions issues? Perhaps self harm or suicidal thoughts? Need a safe space to work through your gender & sexuality or history of trauma? A parent or an adult child fighting to be understood? I've helped thousands like you as a Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor for the past 20 years, and as a first-gen immigrant parent that understands intergenerational and systemic challenges. I'm trained in many evidence-based treatment modalities (DBT, Mindfulness, ACT, Grief & Loss) but it is my relatable approach that brings ease to clients wary of taking the first step.

Sharon Marie Smith
Psychologist, MA
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
As the founding Director of Creating Solutions Inc. my practice reflects the Agency mission statement, "Creating strategic solutions through client capacities". My belief is, the client and their capacities are at the centre of co-constructing creative solutions to the various problems that bring them into therapy. My direct communication style is effective with clients who have been stuck in their interpersonal conflicts.
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Borderline Personality (BPD) Counsellors
What is the most successful approach to treating borderline personality disorder?
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is considered the gold standard of treatment for borderline personality disorder. An evidence-based treatment, it addresses the extreme emotional reactivity, the relationship difficulties, and the acts of self-harm that create so much distress for BPD patients. DBT is a comprehensive program that includes both regular individual psychotherapy sessions and weekly group sessions of skills training.
What happens in treatment of borderline personality disorder?
Treatment typically consists of weekly individual therapy sessions that last an hour and group skill-focused instructional sessions that may last up to two hours. Patients are typically given homework “assignments” in which they are asked to practice in their daily life the skills they acquire in therapy. Patients also keep a diary tracking their emotions and impulses as a way to know which situations are most problematic and to help them gain control over their own behavior. Difficult situations and feelings are typically reviewed in therapy sessions and more constructive solutions found.
What kinds of problems does BPD treatment help with?
DBT was initially developed to dampen the self-destructive impulses of chronically suicidal patients. It is now the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder, a serious condition marked by extreme emotional reactivity, relationship instability, and self-injurious behaviors. Treatment of BPD helps patients tolerate the flux of emotions without acting on them, often with a specific focus on tolerating negative emotions. DBT addresses the core problems of BPD—fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, and impulsivity.
What is the goal of treatment in borderline personality disorder?
The goal of treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) is to relieve the extreme emotional distress that patients experience—to curb their emotional reactivity, to minimize their inclination to self-harm, and to reduce their impulsivity. Toward these ends, patients are not only taught an array of new coping skills and techniques for emotional regulation, they are given opportunities to practice them. Another major goal of treatment is interpersonal effectiveness; patients learn and problem-solve ways to effectively communicate in relationships, especially how to ask for what they need as a way to minimize hurt feelings.