Borderline Personality Therapists in Edmonton, AB

As a queer, fat, person of colour, I am passionate about working with marginalized individuals. I know how hard it is to connect when your identity is questioned or misunderstood by service providers. I therefore 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.

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.

Life can be challenging. We've all been there. And sometimes we need a little extra support to get through them. I am a social worker with a Masters in Clinical Social Work. I have worked in a hospital in mental health for the past 10 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 have been formally trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and spent 8 years on a hospital DBT team as a skills facilitator and individual therapist.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I am an experienced therapist, with a passion for helping people improve their lives. Our work together can involve developing healthy coping skills, as well as with gaining a greater understanding of yourself, i.e. what makes you think, feel, and do the things you do. We can work on addressing a current problem, as well as on things from your past that may still be affecting you. I have a special interest in working with couples who are experiencing common relationship difficulties. These may include drifting apart, communication problems, and infidelity.

Not accepting new clients currently. As a clinician, I am passionate about supporting you to live an authentic and fulfilling life. You are my ideal client if you are ready to engage in therapy to help you to move forward from traumatic experiences or events, pursue transition, or develop new coping skills.

Sometimes there are moments in our lives where we just need some extra support and guidance to navigate what life has thrown our way. Natalie is a caring, empathetic, and genuine therapist who strives to make clients feel safe, understood, and validated in each counselling session. Natalie’s warmth and bubbly personality is matched by compassion and understanding, allowing clients to feel comfortable to both laugh or cry in session, while always feeling supported. Natalie has worked in the mental health field for 10 years supporting people who are struggling with mental health, addictions, or behavioural concerns.

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.

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.

As a person-centred psychologist my goal is to support you in managing your present and your future. We will work as a team to help you reach your goals. I specialize in working with mood and personality disorders and also work with couples to strengthen communication and relationships. Together, we will discuss your individual needs and create a therapy plan that works for you.

Hello! I'm Charlene. My therapeutic work focuses on understanding each person's own unique emotional experiences and meeting my client's where they are at to overcome and heal from the obstacles they face. I strive to work from a non-judgmental and trauma informed perspective in order to provide evidence based, client centered care. I have experience in working with depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma alongside many other mental health concerns.

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!

I am accepting a limited number of clients at this time. I believe in supporting clients to move in the direction of their goals, and in the healing capacity of the helping relationship. A genuine caring relationship between the therapist and client is the foundation for effective therapy. I'm pleased to be trained in both Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure for Trauma clients.

The focus of my practice is to treat people who have emotional dysregulation - stress! This can be due to a mood or personality disorder, chronic pain, trauma or complex trauma, or a major life transition. I use practical, evidence based therapies such as DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), IFS (Internal Family Systems), Clinical Hypnosis, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to help you fulfill your goals, getting back to living a meaningful, peaceful, productive life.

HI! My name is Imane, I am a Moroccan-Canadian woman, with a dream to one day make a difference in the world through mental health and psychology. I completed my masters in Psychological Sciences in Duluth, Minnesota. Following, I decided to move somewhere colder (because -30 was not enough), fast forward a year and here I am, a Provisional Psychologist in Edmonton! I am dedicated to providing mental health services to all individuals regardless of race, religion, color or creed. I believe that all people deserve compassion. I strive to incorporate cultural competency and unconditional positive regard in my work.

As a registered Social Worker, I have the ability and compassion to hold a safe and confidential space for individuals to process their emotions surrounding traumatic experience and events. My aim is to customize a treatment plan which fit your mental health needs. My style is supportive and engaging; to collaborate with you through a strength- based approach to support your therapeutic needs. Through therapy, you will have the opportunity to develop your individual strength and foster personal growth in a non-judgmental environment.