Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Edmonton, AB

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.

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.

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.

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.

*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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?”

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.

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 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.

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.