Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Mississauga, ON

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Sarah Ann Tomaszewski
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5M
Accepting NEW Clients In-Person Mississauga & Online! Embarking on the journey of therapy is a courageous step, and I am honored that you are considering me as your partner in this transformative process. My commitment to fostering a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice. I offer both individual and couples therapy for teens and adults treating a variety of issues and mental health problems including but not limited to, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADHD, PTSD, C-PTSD, BPD, OCD, Low Self-esteem, and Relationship/Family Conflicts. I'm a practicum student completing my supervised internship with H2R.
Accepting NEW Clients In-Person Mississauga & Online! Embarking on the journey of therapy is a courageous step, and I am honored that you are considering me as your partner in this transformative process. My commitment to fostering a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice. I offer both individual and couples therapy for teens and adults treating a variety of issues and mental health problems including but not limited to, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADHD, PTSD, C-PTSD, BPD, OCD, Low Self-esteem, and Relationship/Family Conflicts. I'm a practicum student completing my supervised internship with H2R.
(289) 804-8259 View (289) 804-8259
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Philip Zbozny
Occupational Therapist, MScOT
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5N  (Online Only)
A passion for supporting people, as an Occupational Therapist (OT) practicing in the field of mental health, I hope to aid those to improve self management, gain confidence and grow their independence to cope and manage with mental health developments. With a focus on skill development and coaching, I strive to support people through counseling who want to make a change. Common target areas include: Anxiety, Depression, BPD, Stress Management, ADHD, Productivity, Routine, Suicidal ideation/ self-harm, Relationship, and Return to School/work. Primarily I work with adolescence 16-30yrs of age but please do not hesitate to connect!
A passion for supporting people, as an Occupational Therapist (OT) practicing in the field of mental health, I hope to aid those to improve self management, gain confidence and grow their independence to cope and manage with mental health developments. With a focus on skill development and coaching, I strive to support people through counseling who want to make a change. Common target areas include: Anxiety, Depression, BPD, Stress Management, ADHD, Productivity, Routine, Suicidal ideation/ self-harm, Relationship, and Return to School/work. Primarily I work with adolescence 16-30yrs of age but please do not hesitate to connect!
(289) 273-2989 View (289) 273-2989
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Matthew Miller
Registered Social Worker, RCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L4T  (Online Only)
I am accepting new clients. Services are available in Ontario via video, or by telephone. I specialize in relationships and communication skills within couples, and families with children/teens; PTSD/CPTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, borderline personality, and OCD. I also work with Canadian Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, and First Responders. For those with financial challenges I offer interest-free payment plans. I am LGBTQ friendly, accepting, and an ally. I also have experience with ethical non-monogamy (ENM), poly/ open/ swinging relationship dynamics.
I am accepting new clients. Services are available in Ontario via video, or by telephone. I specialize in relationships and communication skills within couples, and families with children/teens; PTSD/CPTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, borderline personality, and OCD. I also work with Canadian Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, and First Responders. For those with financial challenges I offer interest-free payment plans. I am LGBTQ friendly, accepting, and an ally. I also have experience with ethical non-monogamy (ENM), poly/ open/ swinging relationship dynamics.
(437) 291-8477 View (437) 291-8477
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Khatiza Bi Bi
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4T  (Online Only)
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples navigating trauma, relationships, addictions, bpd, anxiety and more.
Are your thoughts taking control? Not feeling yourself? Experienced something tough recently that you can't seem to get past? Going through family struggles, relationship conflict or communication breakdown? Or are you looking for help for a child or teen? Sometimes life struggles can become roadblocks that prevent us from working towards our goals and living our best, most fulfilling lives. As a therapist, I want to help you work through those roadblocks. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space to help you work through struggles, achieve your goals and get back to a fulfilling, meaningful life.
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples navigating trauma, relationships, addictions, bpd, anxiety and more.
Are your thoughts taking control? Not feeling yourself? Experienced something tough recently that you can't seem to get past? Going through family struggles, relationship conflict or communication breakdown? Or are you looking for help for a child or teen? Sometimes life struggles can become roadblocks that prevent us from working towards our goals and living our best, most fulfilling lives. As a therapist, I want to help you work through those roadblocks. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space to help you work through struggles, achieve your goals and get back to a fulfilling, meaningful life.
(365) 305-0182 View (365) 305-0182
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Myah Izzard
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5H
Reaching out for psychological help and support is a courageous and challenging first step. I’m happy you found your way here. I hold space for you to show up as your true and authentic self, and tailor treatment to your specific therapeutic needs and goals. Whether you’re living with depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, suicidal ideation, or struggling with shame, self-acceptance/self-esteem, relationships, or life transitions - this is a safe space to process and work through all that life has thrown your way.
Reaching out for psychological help and support is a courageous and challenging first step. I’m happy you found your way here. I hold space for you to show up as your true and authentic self, and tailor treatment to your specific therapeutic needs and goals. Whether you’re living with depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, suicidal ideation, or struggling with shame, self-acceptance/self-esteem, relationships, or life transitions - this is a safe space to process and work through all that life has thrown your way.
(289) 401-5348 View (289) 401-5348
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Natasha Huff - Social Worker - Clinical Supervisor
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5M
I offer individual, couple and family therapy for a wide range of issues including; Divorce/Separation, Trauma, Grief, OCD, ADHD, BPD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Self-Image, Family Conflict, and Eating Disorders I have assisted many couples and families in improving their relationships with one another, providing them with the ability to communicate, respect and understand each other better using Collaborative Problem Solving and Emotion-focussed therapy. Success in a relationship does not mean there is no conflict, it means that conflict is handled in a respectful manner and individuals feel heard.
I offer individual, couple and family therapy for a wide range of issues including; Divorce/Separation, Trauma, Grief, OCD, ADHD, BPD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Self-Image, Family Conflict, and Eating Disorders I have assisted many couples and families in improving their relationships with one another, providing them with the ability to communicate, respect and understand each other better using Collaborative Problem Solving and Emotion-focussed therapy. Success in a relationship does not mean there is no conflict, it means that conflict is handled in a respectful manner and individuals feel heard.
(416) 985-0925 View (416) 985-0925
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BeWell Mississauga Health Centre
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5J
Serenna is a first-generation Canadian who has been working in the mental health space for almost five years. She aims to create a warm, inviting environment where you can feel safe, heard, and valued. She views psychotherapy as a collaborative process, understanding that we must work as a team to reach your goals. She believes in long-term healing over short-term solutions and ultimately hopes to help you grow into the best version of yourself and live a fuller life. Her areas of focus include trauma, eating disorders and body image concerns, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions.
Serenna is a first-generation Canadian who has been working in the mental health space for almost five years. She aims to create a warm, inviting environment where you can feel safe, heard, and valued. She views psychotherapy as a collaborative process, understanding that we must work as a team to reach your goals. She believes in long-term healing over short-term solutions and ultimately hopes to help you grow into the best version of yourself and live a fuller life. Her areas of focus include trauma, eating disorders and body image concerns, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions.
(289) 769-9550 View (289) 769-9550
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BeWell Mississauga Health Centre
Registered Social Worker
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5J
Shahrukh has been working in the mental health field supporting children, youth, and families for over 6 years within multiple settings such as hospitals, community-based agencies, and private practices. Shahrukh works closely with individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and providing them with the necessary support and therapeutic interventions. Her particular experience working with high-risk clients (in outpatient and inpatient settings) has equipped her to be skilled in medication management, ensuring that clients receive appropriate medication while monitoring their progress effectively.
Shahrukh has been working in the mental health field supporting children, youth, and families for over 6 years within multiple settings such as hospitals, community-based agencies, and private practices. Shahrukh works closely with individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and providing them with the necessary support and therapeutic interventions. Her particular experience working with high-risk clients (in outpatient and inpatient settings) has equipped her to be skilled in medication management, ensuring that clients receive appropriate medication while monitoring their progress effectively.
(289) 768-8599 View (289) 768-8599
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Rebekah Kunica
Registered Psychotherapist, BSW, MDiv, ADHD-CC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5M
I am passionate about supporting adults who struggle with substance use disorders and other addiction, ADHD, and personality disorders (such as Borderline Personality Disorder).
Many of us have become masters in pretending that things are fine, when in reality our lives seem to be falling apart. Inside we feel like we’re drowning: overwhelmed by emotion, lost, & hopeless as we try to carry the burden of unresolved trauma, pain, & life’s curveballs hurled our way. Pushing aside these problems to get through each day to manage life’s responsibilities, we find ourselves numb, depressed, anxious, self-medicating, isolating, angry, & struggling with relationships. Together, we can work towards confronting unhealthy behaviours, understanding emotions, & healing from past trauma to create transformational change.
I am passionate about supporting adults who struggle with substance use disorders and other addiction, ADHD, and personality disorders (such as Borderline Personality Disorder).
Many of us have become masters in pretending that things are fine, when in reality our lives seem to be falling apart. Inside we feel like we’re drowning: overwhelmed by emotion, lost, & hopeless as we try to carry the burden of unresolved trauma, pain, & life’s curveballs hurled our way. Pushing aside these problems to get through each day to manage life’s responsibilities, we find ourselves numb, depressed, anxious, self-medicating, isolating, angry, & struggling with relationships. Together, we can work towards confronting unhealthy behaviours, understanding emotions, & healing from past trauma to create transformational change.
(289) 301-8240 View (289) 301-8240
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Flowing Mind Therapy
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5N
I provide treatment for Depression, Anxiety, Borderline Personality, OCD, Relationship Difficulties (seeking, dating, marital), and lack of motivation/goal setting.
I work in partnership with my clients to understand their struggles and circumstances from their perspective. I employ an empathetic, non-judgmental approach while fostering a safe atmosphere for clients to tell their story. Clinically, my practice is evidence based and tailored to client’s strengths and needs. My goal is to empower clients to seize control of their own lives by teaching them the skills to steer it in line with their own values and build resiliency to face life’s hardships. I approach this with practical tools and skills to foster this meaningful growth.
I provide treatment for Depression, Anxiety, Borderline Personality, OCD, Relationship Difficulties (seeking, dating, marital), and lack of motivation/goal setting.
I work in partnership with my clients to understand their struggles and circumstances from their perspective. I employ an empathetic, non-judgmental approach while fostering a safe atmosphere for clients to tell their story. Clinically, my practice is evidence based and tailored to client’s strengths and needs. My goal is to empower clients to seize control of their own lives by teaching them the skills to steer it in line with their own values and build resiliency to face life’s hardships. I approach this with practical tools and skills to foster this meaningful growth.
(289) 207-6499 View (289) 207-6499
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Laiba Imran
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5B
I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder and Addiction.
I am a passionate Psychotherapist registered with College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario. I obtained my Masters Degree in Psychotherapy after completing an undergrad at the University of Toronto and have been actively counselling clients from diverse backgrounds ever since. I am fluent in both English and Urdu which allows me to effectively work with a broad population. Coming from a South Asian background and having been raised in Canada, I am culturally aware of western and eastern values, beliefs, and ideologies. I remain unbiased and culturally sensitive to clients of diverse backgrounds.
I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder and Addiction.
I am a passionate Psychotherapist registered with College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario. I obtained my Masters Degree in Psychotherapy after completing an undergrad at the University of Toronto and have been actively counselling clients from diverse backgrounds ever since. I am fluent in both English and Urdu which allows me to effectively work with a broad population. Coming from a South Asian background and having been raised in Canada, I am culturally aware of western and eastern values, beliefs, and ideologies. I remain unbiased and culturally sensitive to clients of diverse backgrounds.
(289) 207-7495 View (289) 207-7495
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Elpizo Counselling Services Inc.
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, RRT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4T
Whether individual, children, couple or family, we never turn away a client that genuinely needs assistance, our aim is for anyone who needs counselling receives it. Our team of culturally diverse experienced Psychotherapists will listen, hear you, and serve you, virtually or in person. We specialize in various types of traumas, acute, complex, developmental, PTSD, and depression, anxiety, marriage, relationship challenges, co-parenting, behavioral issues, family reunification, sexual abuse, domestic violence, borderline personality disorder, employment issues, racial injustice, etc. Call for a free 15-minute consultation.
Whether individual, children, couple or family, we never turn away a client that genuinely needs assistance, our aim is for anyone who needs counselling receives it. Our team of culturally diverse experienced Psychotherapists will listen, hear you, and serve you, virtually or in person. We specialize in various types of traumas, acute, complex, developmental, PTSD, and depression, anxiety, marriage, relationship challenges, co-parenting, behavioral issues, family reunification, sexual abuse, domestic violence, borderline personality disorder, employment issues, racial injustice, etc. Call for a free 15-minute consultation.
(289) 804-3067 View (289) 804-3067
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Rupinder Multani
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4T
I support clients navigating trauma, ptsd, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety and more.
Life can bring unpredictable and/or challenging moments in our lives, that may leave us feeling stagnant or unsure of how to move forward. If you're experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, or r other concerns with your mental well-being, you do not have to suffer alone. Perhaps you've experienced a past trauma that's got you stuck or unable to move forward. I'm here to support you in overcoming the challenges. It takes that one courageous step towards healing, that can bring the changes you desire to see in your life. If you're thinking about taking that step towards getting unstuck, let's take it together.
I support clients navigating trauma, ptsd, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety and more.
Life can bring unpredictable and/or challenging moments in our lives, that may leave us feeling stagnant or unsure of how to move forward. If you're experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, or r other concerns with your mental well-being, you do not have to suffer alone. Perhaps you've experienced a past trauma that's got you stuck or unable to move forward. I'm here to support you in overcoming the challenges. It takes that one courageous step towards healing, that can bring the changes you desire to see in your life. If you're thinking about taking that step towards getting unstuck, let's take it together.
(365) 398-5030 View (365) 398-5030
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Areeba I
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, MS PH, MB BS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4W  (Online Only)
Specializing in childhood neglect, abuse, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders like BPD, I provide personalized guidance.
Welcome, and congratulations on starting or continuing your mental health journey. As a mental health helper, your journey is honoured, and your voice is cherished. I resonate deeply with those navigating identity, especially people of colour, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ individuals. I offer empathy and expertise from anxiety to trauma, fostering empowerment and self-understanding.
Specializing in childhood neglect, abuse, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders like BPD, I provide personalized guidance.
Welcome, and congratulations on starting or continuing your mental health journey. As a mental health helper, your journey is honoured, and your voice is cherished. I resonate deeply with those navigating identity, especially people of colour, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ individuals. I offer empathy and expertise from anxiety to trauma, fostering empowerment and self-understanding.
(289) 216-4339 View (289) 216-4339
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Poonam T Dhir
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RMFT, CCC
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5B  (Online Only)
Praxis Focus: Adults & youth (Individual, Marriage/Couples/family) from diverse cultural, racial, gender, & religious backgrounds rooted in evidence-based, culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed, strength-based interventions for depression, PTSD, anxiety, addictions, marital conflicts; grief & loss, personality disorders (BPD, OCD), court & MVA clients.
I trust pain is inevitable, but suffering is an option. In fact, what is right with us is greater than what is wrong with us. I help clients access their resilience, motivation, self-agency, self-determination, and inner goodness to reconstruct their narratives & live meaningful contented lives. I am Registered Psychotherapist; Registered Marriage & Family Therapist, & NIHB approved therapist (for Indigenous persons); working as a Clinical Therapist with CMHA. I have extensive experience in CBT, DBT, Couples Therapy, Sex Therapy (sexual dysfunction & sexual offence), Addictions (drugs, gambling), Forensic Therapy (minor crimes, DUI)
Praxis Focus: Adults & youth (Individual, Marriage/Couples/family) from diverse cultural, racial, gender, & religious backgrounds rooted in evidence-based, culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed, strength-based interventions for depression, PTSD, anxiety, addictions, marital conflicts; grief & loss, personality disorders (BPD, OCD), court & MVA clients.
I trust pain is inevitable, but suffering is an option. In fact, what is right with us is greater than what is wrong with us. I help clients access their resilience, motivation, self-agency, self-determination, and inner goodness to reconstruct their narratives & live meaningful contented lives. I am Registered Psychotherapist; Registered Marriage & Family Therapist, & NIHB approved therapist (for Indigenous persons); working as a Clinical Therapist with CMHA. I have extensive experience in CBT, DBT, Couples Therapy, Sex Therapy (sexual dysfunction & sexual offence), Addictions (drugs, gambling), Forensic Therapy (minor crimes, DUI)
(289) 807-2732 View (289) 807-2732
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Marci Gray -Social Worker Emdr Psychotherapist
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4W
What are you going through? Let’s work together to sort it out, make steps towards recovery, & come to resolution and healing. In a safe and non-judgemental space we focus on your challenges, symptoms and needs. Whether you are seeking individual, couple, or family therapy we can engage in the most appropriate therapeutic solutions for you. I have 20 years experience in the field and have specialized training in treatment for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, OCD, PTSD, & trauma in addition to couples therapy. I’m trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT etc. I am also the therapist for therapists.
What are you going through? Let’s work together to sort it out, make steps towards recovery, & come to resolution and healing. In a safe and non-judgemental space we focus on your challenges, symptoms and needs. Whether you are seeking individual, couple, or family therapy we can engage in the most appropriate therapeutic solutions for you. I have 20 years experience in the field and have specialized training in treatment for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, OCD, PTSD, & trauma in addition to couples therapy. I’m trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT etc. I am also the therapist for therapists.
(647) 360-2175 View (647) 360-2175
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Maria Ahmed
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA, RP (Qua
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5M
Accepting New Clients We all have experienced a trivial moment, emotion or difficult encounter that has us questioning and challenging the things we see around ourselves. Some challenges we are able to cope with and build resiliency; while others we cannot. Allowing yourself to find the right support and encouragement during these difficult times can be crucial and imminent to your well-being. Finding a place of acceptance, and serenity to provide inner peace is possible and can be done with the right person.
Accepting New Clients We all have experienced a trivial moment, emotion or difficult encounter that has us questioning and challenging the things we see around ourselves. Some challenges we are able to cope with and build resiliency; while others we cannot. Allowing yourself to find the right support and encouragement during these difficult times can be crucial and imminent to your well-being. Finding a place of acceptance, and serenity to provide inner peace is possible and can be done with the right person.
(289) 210-7419 View (289) 210-7419
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Sageview Health: Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Psychologist, PhD , CPsych
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5N
We are excited to offer comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) programs for both adolescents and young adults in our community. DBT is an evidence-based program designed to guide individuals from enormous suffering (e.g., thinking of suicide, self-harm, intense mood swings, difficult relationships) to a "life worth living." Many people struggling with these difficult problems have trouble finding success in more traditional therapy or make repeated visits to inpatient facilities. DBT programs are set up to break through barriers to treatment and help individuals significantly improve within 6 months to 1 year of treatment.
We are excited to offer comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) programs for both adolescents and young adults in our community. DBT is an evidence-based program designed to guide individuals from enormous suffering (e.g., thinking of suicide, self-harm, intense mood swings, difficult relationships) to a "life worth living." Many people struggling with these difficult problems have trouble finding success in more traditional therapy or make repeated visits to inpatient facilities. DBT programs are set up to break through barriers to treatment and help individuals significantly improve within 6 months to 1 year of treatment.
(289) 216-6969 View (289) 216-6969
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Canadian Psychotherapy Alliance
Registered Social Worker, HBA, HBSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5H  (Online Only)
***Virtual Sessions Available!*** Have you experienced stress, pressure, difficulty coping or relationship struggles? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, urges to self-harm or thoughts of suicide? Let's tackle it together. We can partner to create specific and measurable goals for treatment which may include stabilizing self-harming or impulsive behaviours/thoughts, understanding & managing emotions, navigating challenges effectively, coping with distress & uncertainty, challenging unhelpful ways of thinking, improving relationships or figuring out what you want and making a plan to achieve it.
***Virtual Sessions Available!*** Have you experienced stress, pressure, difficulty coping or relationship struggles? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, urges to self-harm or thoughts of suicide? Let's tackle it together. We can partner to create specific and measurable goals for treatment which may include stabilizing self-harming or impulsive behaviours/thoughts, understanding & managing emotions, navigating challenges effectively, coping with distress & uncertainty, challenging unhelpful ways of thinking, improving relationships or figuring out what you want and making a plan to achieve it.
(647) 361-1124 View (647) 361-1124
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Aisha Applewhaite
Registered Social Worker, HBA, HBSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5M
***Virtual Sessions Available!*** Have you experienced stress, pressure, difficulty coping or relationship struggles? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, urges to self-harm or thoughts of suicide? Let's tackle it together. We can partner to create specific and measurable goals for treatment which may include stabilizing self-harming or impulsive behaviours or thoughts, understanding & managing emotions, navigating challenges effectively, coping with distress & uncertainty, challenging unhelpful ways of thinking, improving relationships or figuring out what you want and making a plan to achieve it.
***Virtual Sessions Available!*** Have you experienced stress, pressure, difficulty coping or relationship struggles? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, urges to self-harm or thoughts of suicide? Let's tackle it together. We can partner to create specific and measurable goals for treatment which may include stabilizing self-harming or impulsive behaviours or thoughts, understanding & managing emotions, navigating challenges effectively, coping with distress & uncertainty, challenging unhelpful ways of thinking, improving relationships or figuring out what you want and making a plan to achieve it.
(647) 930-0338 View (647) 930-0338

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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.