Personality Disorders Therapists in Winnipeg, MB
At Liminal Space Therapy, we will meet you where you are and treat you with respect and dignity while challenging and uplifting you. We believe that our relationship with you is the key to growth and change. You deserve to live a life full of purpose with positive relationships, kind self-talk and tools to manage challenges that arise.
At Liminal Space Therapy, we will meet you where you are and treat you with respect and dignity while challenging and uplifting you. We believe that our relationship with you is the key to growth and change. You deserve to live a life full of purpose with positive relationships, kind self-talk and tools to manage challenges that arise.
I believe healing happens through connection, beginning with ourselves and extending to the relationships that matter most. Feeling stuck, disconnected, or caught in patterns that keep repeating? Whether navigating anxiety, depression, self-doubt, low self-esteem, loss of direction, or relationship conflict, you don’t have to do it alone. My warm, collaborative, person-centred approach is tailored to you, looking beyond the surface to understand what’s underneath. Together, we’ll build on your strengths and resilience, develop practical tools for meaningful change, and create healthier patterns. There is hope and a way forward.
I believe healing happens through connection, beginning with ourselves and extending to the relationships that matter most. Feeling stuck, disconnected, or caught in patterns that keep repeating? Whether navigating anxiety, depression, self-doubt, low self-esteem, loss of direction, or relationship conflict, you don’t have to do it alone. My warm, collaborative, person-centred approach is tailored to you, looking beyond the surface to understand what’s underneath. Together, we’ll build on your strengths and resilience, develop practical tools for meaningful change, and create healthier patterns. There is hope and a way forward.
I am Acksanna Witherspoon - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Winnipeg MB. I am someone who has sought out professional help in my life at one point too. I have a passion for walking alongside people in seasons of their life where nobody else can. I believe in my clients and their goals, no matter the situation, no matter the mess.
I am Acksanna Witherspoon - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Winnipeg MB. I am someone who has sought out professional help in my life at one point too. I have a passion for walking alongside people in seasons of their life where nobody else can. I believe in my clients and their goals, no matter the situation, no matter the mess.
Over the past 18 years, I've had the privilege of helping individuals, couples, injured workers, service members and veterans successfully manage PTSD, anxiety, chronic illness, pain, personality disorders, injuries, burnout, and existential crises.
You can expect treatment to help reduce symptoms, but good therapy can offer more. Most people I work with report better understanding their patterns, becoming less self-critical and more self-compassionate, feeling more capable and in charge, improving boundaries and communication, developing coping skills, and managing emotions more flexibly.
Over the past 18 years, I've had the privilege of helping individuals, couples, injured workers, service members and veterans successfully manage PTSD, anxiety, chronic illness, pain, personality disorders, injuries, burnout, and existential crises.
You can expect treatment to help reduce symptoms, but good therapy can offer more. Most people I work with report better understanding their patterns, becoming less self-critical and more self-compassionate, feeling more capable and in charge, improving boundaries and communication, developing coping skills, and managing emotions more flexibly.
I work with family, couples, and adults facing relationship difficulties, attachment injuries, childhood emotional neglect, grief and loss, trauma, family conflict, and recovery from narcissistic/antagonistic relationships.
Therapy with me is not about fixing, it's about understanding and being curious about what makes you...you!
My approach is psychodynamic, attachment-focused, and trauma-informed. I integrate IFS, EFT and relational approaches to help clients develop a deeper self-understanding and create lasting change through insight, compassion, and authentic connection.
I work with family, couples, and adults facing relationship difficulties, attachment injuries, childhood emotional neglect, grief and loss, trauma, family conflict, and recovery from narcissistic/antagonistic relationships.
Therapy with me is not about fixing, it's about understanding and being curious about what makes you...you!
My approach is psychodynamic, attachment-focused, and trauma-informed. I integrate IFS, EFT and relational approaches to help clients develop a deeper self-understanding and create lasting change through insight, compassion, and authentic connection.
I’m Lindsay Bacala, a registered social worker with more than a decade of experience helping children, youth, adults, and couples navigate life’s challenges. My practice focuses on a multitude of concerns, where I draw from a wide range of clinical approaches to address the unique needs of each individual or family I work with.
I am committed to evidence-based therapies and integrate several modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I’m Lindsay Bacala, a registered social worker with more than a decade of experience helping children, youth, adults, and couples navigate life’s challenges. My practice focuses on a multitude of concerns, where I draw from a wide range of clinical approaches to address the unique needs of each individual or family I work with.
I am committed to evidence-based therapies and integrate several modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
My specialities are narcissistic and antagonistic behaviours, (C)PTSD, complex couples therapy, restorative justice, and mood disorders.
I offer brief, focused therapy using an integrated, multi‑modality approach rooted in behavioural health, CBT, DBT, and the Biodyne model. I help you quickly identify what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to shift. I offer practical tools, clear direction, and steady support so you can move forward with confidence.
My specialities are narcissistic and antagonistic behaviours, (C)PTSD, complex couples therapy, restorative justice, and mood disorders.
I offer brief, focused therapy using an integrated, multi‑modality approach rooted in behavioural health, CBT, DBT, and the Biodyne model. I help you quickly identify what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to shift. I offer practical tools, clear direction, and steady support so you can move forward with confidence.
I practice within an anti-oppressive framework, using a whole-person approach. I work with individuals, couples and families to enhance personal and relationship goals. Counseling should be a collaborative process, based on goals and values of compassion and authenticity. As a holistic practitioner, I use multiple approaches in therapy, believing strongly in finding a fit, which is personal and unique to each of us. I have experience working with people who have been involved in the justice and child welfare systems, experienced childhood/adult abuse, oppression, and multiple/complex trauma, have addictions, and a wide variety of other issues.
I practice within an anti-oppressive framework, using a whole-person approach. I work with individuals, couples and families to enhance personal and relationship goals. Counseling should be a collaborative process, based on goals and values of compassion and authenticity. As a holistic practitioner, I use multiple approaches in therapy, believing strongly in finding a fit, which is personal and unique to each of us. I have experience working with people who have been involved in the justice and child welfare systems, experienced childhood/adult abuse, oppression, and multiple/complex trauma, have addictions, and a wide variety of other issues.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Depression, anxiety, grief, stress, family conflict, and other hardships can make peace and happiness feel out of reach. But it doesn’t have to be – together we can find a path forward. With over 14 years of experience helping people feel better, my practice is dedicated to supporting individuals and families (including kinship/foster settings) who are facing challenges like anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, grief, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Depression, anxiety, grief, stress, family conflict, and other hardships can make peace and happiness feel out of reach. But it doesn’t have to be – together we can find a path forward. With over 14 years of experience helping people feel better, my practice is dedicated to supporting individuals and families (including kinship/foster settings) who are facing challenges like anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, grief, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.
Bronwyn Fontaine
Occupational Therapist, OT, Reg(MB)
1 Endorsed
Winnipeg, MB R3B
Waitlist for new clients
I am a registered Occupational Therapist with a passion for helping adolescents and young adults overcome mental health challenges and build a life full of meaning and hope. I have over a decade of experience providing mental health services to clients within Manitoba and extensive formal training in group facilitation and individual therapy. My areas of expertise include working with adolescents and young adults who struggle with coping skills, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and borderline personality disorder.
I am a registered Occupational Therapist with a passion for helping adolescents and young adults overcome mental health challenges and build a life full of meaning and hope. I have over a decade of experience providing mental health services to clients within Manitoba and extensive formal training in group facilitation and individual therapy. My areas of expertise include working with adolescents and young adults who struggle with coping skills, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and borderline personality disorder.
My role as a psychologist is to serve as both a resource and ally to my clients. I work hard to ensure my clients feel heard and understood as they identify and move toward their goals. I respect clients' dignity, autonomy, and right to make decisions that affect their lives. I am also committed to being accountable as a clinician and providing ethical treatment that is informed by science. I regularly check in regarding the helpfulness of treatment and if service needs modifying, I will do my best to make it right.
My role as a psychologist is to serve as both a resource and ally to my clients. I work hard to ensure my clients feel heard and understood as they identify and move toward their goals. I respect clients' dignity, autonomy, and right to make decisions that affect their lives. I am also committed to being accountable as a clinician and providing ethical treatment that is informed by science. I regularly check in regarding the helpfulness of treatment and if service needs modifying, I will do my best to make it right.
Life is challenging, especially when it feels like our relationships—whether romantic, familial, or with friends—are falling apart or leaving you feeling drained. If you're struggling with issues like attachment, setting healthy boundaries, or feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns, you're not alone. Many people experience difficulty navigating these essential parts of their lives, and there is support available to help you overcome these hurdles. I bring a wealth of experience to my practice, with a strong foundation in mental health and a deep understanding of how our emotions, behaviors, and and relationships shape who we are.
Life is challenging, especially when it feels like our relationships—whether romantic, familial, or with friends—are falling apart or leaving you feeling drained. If you're struggling with issues like attachment, setting healthy boundaries, or feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns, you're not alone. Many people experience difficulty navigating these essential parts of their lives, and there is support available to help you overcome these hurdles. I bring a wealth of experience to my practice, with a strong foundation in mental health and a deep understanding of how our emotions, behaviors, and and relationships shape who we are.
Hello, my name is Josh LaForte. I am an Indigenous psychotherapist committed to working from an anti-oppressive, humanistic, and harm-reduction lens. With 7 years of experience in the mental health field, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of individuals, families, and groups. I approach healing by drawing from trauma-informed, person-centred, decolonial, and holistic practices. My goal is to support individuals on their unique paths to healing, fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all.
Hello, my name is Josh LaForte. I am an Indigenous psychotherapist committed to working from an anti-oppressive, humanistic, and harm-reduction lens. With 7 years of experience in the mental health field, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of individuals, families, and groups. I approach healing by drawing from trauma-informed, person-centred, decolonial, and holistic practices. My goal is to support individuals on their unique paths to healing, fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all.
We at Clinic Psychology Manitoba are dedicated to working with our clients and patients to improve their overall health by addressing a variety of issues in mental health. We believe in the resiliency of our clients, and believe that we can improve our mental health by being aware of and practicing the small but consistent things in our everyday lives.
We at Clinic Psychology Manitoba are dedicated to working with our clients and patients to improve their overall health by addressing a variety of issues in mental health. We believe in the resiliency of our clients, and believe that we can improve our mental health by being aware of and practicing the small but consistent things in our everyday lives.
I’m so grateful you found your way here. I welcome whatever brings clients to the brave space of considering therapy.
I do not take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, I consider it an honour to walk alongside clients as they uncover the wisdom that exists within themselves—and between one another—which can sometimes be hard to access alone.
I welcome client diversity. I've worked in the arts, healthcare, non-profits and education. I've supported children, youth, adults, couples, and families across the lifespan (including youth/families in CFS, folks navigating chronic illness, blended families, newcomers, 2SLGBTQ+ folk)
I’m so grateful you found your way here. I welcome whatever brings clients to the brave space of considering therapy.
I do not take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, I consider it an honour to walk alongside clients as they uncover the wisdom that exists within themselves—and between one another—which can sometimes be hard to access alone.
I welcome client diversity. I've worked in the arts, healthcare, non-profits and education. I've supported children, youth, adults, couples, and families across the lifespan (including youth/families in CFS, folks navigating chronic illness, blended families, newcomers, 2SLGBTQ+ folk)
I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating grief, trauma, addictions, anxiety, or relationship challenges. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or longing for healthier connections. I also support people facing existential questions, identity struggles, and issues of spirituality or religion—those searching for deeper meaning and purpose. Together, we focus not only on overcoming difficulties but also on growth, skill-building, and creating a more balanced, meaningful life. Therapy is a way of opening the door to new paths forward.
I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating grief, trauma, addictions, anxiety, or relationship challenges. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or longing for healthier connections. I also support people facing existential questions, identity struggles, and issues of spirituality or religion—those searching for deeper meaning and purpose. Together, we focus not only on overcoming difficulties but also on growth, skill-building, and creating a more balanced, meaningful life. Therapy is a way of opening the door to new paths forward.
Life can look very different on the outside than it feels on the inside. You may be struggling with anxiety, feeling disconnected in your relationships, navigating a difficult transition, or carrying experiences from the past that continue to affect you today. No matter how long you've been trying to manage it on your own, you don't have to do it alone. I work with individuals, couples, and families seeking greater healing, connection, and resilience. Using evidence-based approaches including EMDR, DBT, IFS, EFT, and Gottman Method, I help clients navigate life's challenges, strengthen relationships, and move toward lasting change.
Life can look very different on the outside than it feels on the inside. You may be struggling with anxiety, feeling disconnected in your relationships, navigating a difficult transition, or carrying experiences from the past that continue to affect you today. No matter how long you've been trying to manage it on your own, you don't have to do it alone. I work with individuals, couples, and families seeking greater healing, connection, and resilience. Using evidence-based approaches including EMDR, DBT, IFS, EFT, and Gottman Method, I help clients navigate life's challenges, strengthen relationships, and move toward lasting change.
Johnson focuses on a variety of psychosocial needs, including managing anxiety, depression, personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Johnson's natural calmness is infectious. With over 20 years of experience in crisis response services and personal experience, Johnson has honed the skills needed to live a healthy life despite difficult circumstances. When people visit him, they leave feeling hopeful and renewed. From a strength-based approach, he believes that people in crisis can find their way to new perspectives and healthy ways of living, but they often need help in the process.
Johnson focuses on a variety of psychosocial needs, including managing anxiety, depression, personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Johnson's natural calmness is infectious. With over 20 years of experience in crisis response services and personal experience, Johnson has honed the skills needed to live a healthy life despite difficult circumstances. When people visit him, they leave feeling hopeful and renewed. From a strength-based approach, he believes that people in crisis can find their way to new perspectives and healthy ways of living, but they often need help in the process.
For several years, I've worked with individuals experiencing anxiety that goes beyond everyday stress. Often showing up as overthinking, chronic worry, panic, or feeling responsible for holding everything together; you may find yourself people-pleasing, struggling to set boundaries, avoiding, or repeating the same patterns despite knowing they no longer serve you. Even when life appears to be going well on the outside, it can feel exhausting on the inside. Through in-depth psychotherapy, I'll help you understand where these patterns began, how they continue to shape your life today, and how to create meaningful, lasting change.
For several years, I've worked with individuals experiencing anxiety that goes beyond everyday stress. Often showing up as overthinking, chronic worry, panic, or feeling responsible for holding everything together; you may find yourself people-pleasing, struggling to set boundaries, avoiding, or repeating the same patterns despite knowing they no longer serve you. Even when life appears to be going well on the outside, it can feel exhausting on the inside. Through in-depth psychotherapy, I'll help you understand where these patterns began, how they continue to shape your life today, and how to create meaningful, lasting change.
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What are the common treatment options for personality disorders?
Personality disorders are typically treated with psychotherapy, sometimes in conjunction with medication. Therapy can help people with personality disorders develop skills to tolerate difficult emotions, navigate interpersonal relationships, and solidify their sense of self. Medications can treat symptoms that co-occur with the disorder, such as depression, anger, aggression, and impulsivity.
When to seek treatment for personality disorders?
Even though treatment for personality disorders can be an uphill battle, it’s best to seek help if you suspect that you or a loved one is struggling with one, because personality disorders can create substantial problems in life. Symptoms depend on the specific disorder, but overall signs of personality disorders include consistent difficulty maintaining close relationships, dramatic variations in self-esteem, and an unstable sense of identity.
How long does therapy take for personality disorders?
The timeline for treating personality disorders isn’t as clear-cut as it is for other disorders. Change can be difficult, taking from around one year to five, 10, or more. The key is finding a therapist who has extensive experience treating the relevant disorder. For example, a psychologist who specialises in narcissistic personality disorder has specific communication strategies that allow them to sustain the relationship and be more effective with narcissistic patients.
Can therapy help people with personality disorders?
Research suggests that for those who are motivated to address concerns or interpersonal conflict related to a personality disorder, therapy is far more effective than no treatment, and that most people in therapy see improvements. However, since personality disorders involve entrenched elements of identity, they are less responsive to treatment than are other mental health conditions. Finding an expert who has extensive experience working with a given personality disorder is one factor that increases the likelihood of successful treatment.

