Personality Disorders Therapists in Burlington, ON
I have experience working with mild to severe personality disorders, mood disorders like depression and anxiety, PTSD and other trauma, including vicarious trauma, acute and chronic situational life stresses, compassion fatigue, and other forms of burnout.
I am an experienced Registered Social Worker Psychotherapist with a career spanning over 37 years. My dedication to helping individuals, couples and families navigate their mental health and well-being has made me a trusted source of support for diverse patient populations. My career has been particularly driven by my commitment to understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by individuals with psychological and psychiatric conditions, first responders, and their families, making me a valuable resource in their healing journey. I rely on evidence-based methodologies and offer a diverse range of therapeutic approaches.
I have experience working with mild to severe personality disorders, mood disorders like depression and anxiety, PTSD and other trauma, including vicarious trauma, acute and chronic situational life stresses, compassion fatigue, and other forms of burnout.
I am an experienced Registered Social Worker Psychotherapist with a career spanning over 37 years. My dedication to helping individuals, couples and families navigate their mental health and well-being has made me a trusted source of support for diverse patient populations. My career has been particularly driven by my commitment to understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by individuals with psychological and psychiatric conditions, first responders, and their families, making me a valuable resource in their healing journey. I rely on evidence-based methodologies and offer a diverse range of therapeutic approaches.
Rob Pepper- Perfectionism, Anxiety & BPD
Registered Psychotherapist, BEd, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling stuck in a negative cycle of idealization followed by devaluation of yourself or others? Are you struggling with trusting yourself and other people? I specialize in helping adults work through Perfectionist tendencies, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Narcissistic Traits, Trauma, and Anxiety. The work we do together is a 'deep-dive' into longstanding relational patterns that keep you stuck. This could consist of defense mechanisms or old wounds. My style is direct and adaptive - I work mostly to foster and facilitate the unfolding of your life.
Are you feeling stuck in a negative cycle of idealization followed by devaluation of yourself or others? Are you struggling with trusting yourself and other people? I specialize in helping adults work through Perfectionist tendencies, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Narcissistic Traits, Trauma, and Anxiety. The work we do together is a 'deep-dive' into longstanding relational patterns that keep you stuck. This could consist of defense mechanisms or old wounds. My style is direct and adaptive - I work mostly to foster and facilitate the unfolding of your life.
Couples Counselling | Relationship |Trauma Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in relationship support, pre-marital and marriage counselling, dating, narcissistic abuse, healing trauma and PTSD, and overcoming dysfunctional relationship patterns.
Are you looking to work on managing conflicts in your relationship? Are you feeling confused, stressed, or feel like you have to watch what you say or do? Or maybe there's resentment or past trauma that's now affecting your relationship? This is becoming toxic or unhealthy for you now. If you're wanting to learn to navigate your relationship, heal from past trauma, learn ways to communicate, rebuild your self-esteem or simply looking for relationship support, I am here to help you find clarity, resolution, and a supportive place to talk. With the right strategies, skills, and techniques you can begin to find a sense of peace again.
I specialize in relationship support, pre-marital and marriage counselling, dating, narcissistic abuse, healing trauma and PTSD, and overcoming dysfunctional relationship patterns.
Are you looking to work on managing conflicts in your relationship? Are you feeling confused, stressed, or feel like you have to watch what you say or do? Or maybe there's resentment or past trauma that's now affecting your relationship? This is becoming toxic or unhealthy for you now. If you're wanting to learn to navigate your relationship, heal from past trauma, learn ways to communicate, rebuild your self-esteem or simply looking for relationship support, I am here to help you find clarity, resolution, and a supportive place to talk. With the right strategies, skills, and techniques you can begin to find a sense of peace again.
I take an active role in providing practical strategies and tips to help you with the anxiety, depression, grief, narcissistic abuse, relationship issues, and healing from trauma.
Are you in an unhealthy relationship, experiencing emotional manipulation, or have been in a toxic relationship that is now causing you anxiety, stress, and feeling depressed? Did you grow up with a parent that is emotionally unavailable or was immature? Now you feel like your adult relationships are unhealthy or filled with feelings of insecurity. If you are looking for some practical emotional regulation tips, clarity, and support to navigate your relationships, I can help. I want to help you feel more at peace and confident in your decisions and. I want you to be able to give up the false hope and unrealistic expectations.
I take an active role in providing practical strategies and tips to help you with the anxiety, depression, grief, narcissistic abuse, relationship issues, and healing from trauma.
Are you in an unhealthy relationship, experiencing emotional manipulation, or have been in a toxic relationship that is now causing you anxiety, stress, and feeling depressed? Did you grow up with a parent that is emotionally unavailable or was immature? Now you feel like your adult relationships are unhealthy or filled with feelings of insecurity. If you are looking for some practical emotional regulation tips, clarity, and support to navigate your relationships, I can help. I want to help you feel more at peace and confident in your decisions and. I want you to be able to give up the false hope and unrealistic expectations.
As a registered psychotherapist, I have 24 years of experience working with clients struggling with their mental health. My career started in 2000 when I began working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, personality disorders, somatic disorders, chronic pain, fatigue, sleep disorders, PTSD, trauma, and survivors of sexual abuse and assault. Over the years, I have also accumulated continuing education and experience working with families and couples and working with individuals navigating interpersonal stressors, as often, our mental health is influenced by our ability to connect with others.
As a registered psychotherapist, I have 24 years of experience working with clients struggling with their mental health. My career started in 2000 when I began working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, personality disorders, somatic disorders, chronic pain, fatigue, sleep disorders, PTSD, trauma, and survivors of sexual abuse and assault. Over the years, I have also accumulated continuing education and experience working with families and couples and working with individuals navigating interpersonal stressors, as often, our mental health is influenced by our ability to connect with others.
Anumeet Sandhu | Trauma Therapy | Relationship Therapy | Narcissistic Abuse
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in relational and betrayal trauma and PTSD, narcissistic abuse recovery, relationship issues, such as emotional unavailability, infidelity, breakups, and divorce.
Are you struggling to heal from relationship issues such as conflict, breakup, separation, infidelity or emotional manipulation? Nowadays, the dynamics of romantic and familial relationships or friendships can leave us feeling lost and vulnerable. These issues overwhelm us, impacting our emotional well-being and how we carry and move on. Anxiety, depression, stress, even grief impairs different aspect of our lives. You are probably the "fixer" in the relationship and it's not easy asking for support. I get that. If you are looking to wake up in the morning feeling lighter and more at peace from your struggles, I can support you.
I specialize in relational and betrayal trauma and PTSD, narcissistic abuse recovery, relationship issues, such as emotional unavailability, infidelity, breakups, and divorce.
Are you struggling to heal from relationship issues such as conflict, breakup, separation, infidelity or emotional manipulation? Nowadays, the dynamics of romantic and familial relationships or friendships can leave us feeling lost and vulnerable. These issues overwhelm us, impacting our emotional well-being and how we carry and move on. Anxiety, depression, stress, even grief impairs different aspect of our lives. You are probably the "fixer" in the relationship and it's not easy asking for support. I get that. If you are looking to wake up in the morning feeling lighter and more at peace from your struggles, I can support you.
If you are looking for help to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, personality disorders, phobias, anger management or behavioural issues, we provide professional assistance whether it's personal growth, low self-esteem, or relationship issues we support you through our coaching services and accompany you throughout the process. You can approach us from any part of the world through online services. We speak you're native tongue English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic and many more. It assists us to understand you and lessens the communication gap, hence being able to meet your expectations.
If you are looking for help to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, personality disorders, phobias, anger management or behavioural issues, we provide professional assistance whether it's personal growth, low self-esteem, or relationship issues we support you through our coaching services and accompany you throughout the process. You can approach us from any part of the world through online services. We speak you're native tongue English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic and many more. It assists us to understand you and lessens the communication gap, hence being able to meet your expectations.
Syeda Zaidi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7M
I specialize in relationship issues, couples counselling, trauma, narcissistic abuse.
Are you struggling to heal from past relationship, trauma, or seeking to repair strained relationships? Are you disconnected from your partner or contemplating whether to stay together or make it work? Whether you're navigating relationship issues, struggling with communication, or feeling weighed down by unresolved conflict, I'm here to help. I create a supportive space where you can explore and resolve deep-rooted pain, develop tools to rebuild your confidence and self-esteem, and create more compassionate relationships. You no longer have to keep your thoughts and emotions to yourself or be afraid of sharing them.
I specialize in relationship issues, couples counselling, trauma, narcissistic abuse.
Are you struggling to heal from past relationship, trauma, or seeking to repair strained relationships? Are you disconnected from your partner or contemplating whether to stay together or make it work? Whether you're navigating relationship issues, struggling with communication, or feeling weighed down by unresolved conflict, I'm here to help. I create a supportive space where you can explore and resolve deep-rooted pain, develop tools to rebuild your confidence and self-esteem, and create more compassionate relationships. You no longer have to keep your thoughts and emotions to yourself or be afraid of sharing them.
Samantha Burns | Marriage And Couples Counselling | Trauma Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7M
I work with you to navigate relationship issues, process trauma, feelings of anxiety, and narcissistic abuse.
Are you navigating the aftermath of toxic relationships or trying to heal from past traumas? Maybe you are noticing unhealthy patterns? Are you saying sorry too much, feel like its unfair, and don't know how to stop? This can cause low self-esteem, hard time trusting others, and people-pleasing. The overthinking, feeling on edge, anxiousness, can be exhausting. Together, let's explore and process your experiences, develop healthier relationship patterns, and help you regain a sense of inner peace. Let's work on what is bothering you. You no longer have to keep it in or deal with it alone.
I work with you to navigate relationship issues, process trauma, feelings of anxiety, and narcissistic abuse.
Are you navigating the aftermath of toxic relationships or trying to heal from past traumas? Maybe you are noticing unhealthy patterns? Are you saying sorry too much, feel like its unfair, and don't know how to stop? This can cause low self-esteem, hard time trusting others, and people-pleasing. The overthinking, feeling on edge, anxiousness, can be exhausting. Together, let's explore and process your experiences, develop healthier relationship patterns, and help you regain a sense of inner peace. Let's work on what is bothering you. You no longer have to keep it in or deal with it alone.
Caroline Martini
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7M
I work with clients needing support with Relationship Issues, Betrayal Trauma and PTSD, Attachment and Childhood Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse, and Prenatal and Postpartum Mental Health.
Are you looking for relationship support, work through past trauma and hurts, and deal with the challenges of an unhealthy relationships? Do you feel like it is not entirely safe to be emotionally vulnerable because the other person will get defensive, shut down, or bring you down more? It is easy for us to be caught in a negative cycle and periods of distress and low mood with people we care. Sometimes you may need someone to talk outside of your circle, because either other people may not get it. If you are looking to work on your relationship, past or ongoing trauma, and uncertainty, I can help.
I work with clients needing support with Relationship Issues, Betrayal Trauma and PTSD, Attachment and Childhood Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse, and Prenatal and Postpartum Mental Health.
Are you looking for relationship support, work through past trauma and hurts, and deal with the challenges of an unhealthy relationships? Do you feel like it is not entirely safe to be emotionally vulnerable because the other person will get defensive, shut down, or bring you down more? It is easy for us to be caught in a negative cycle and periods of distress and low mood with people we care. Sometimes you may need someone to talk outside of your circle, because either other people may not get it. If you are looking to work on your relationship, past or ongoing trauma, and uncertainty, I can help.
Michelle Groen Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7R
I utilize evidence-based therapies such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) with an area of interest in ADHD, life transitions, personality disorders, sexual orientation & gender identity, and anxiety & depression.
Hello and Welcome! My name is Michelle Groen. Since 2020, I have had the honour of bearing witness to the courageous resilience of my individual clients. As a Registered Psychotherapist I take a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach that is rooted in compassion, respect, and trust. I believe in creating an empathic space for individuals to feel safe and heard while we journey towards growth and renewal.
I utilize evidence-based therapies such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) with an area of interest in ADHD, life transitions, personality disorders, sexual orientation & gender identity, and anxiety & depression.
Hello and Welcome! My name is Michelle Groen. Since 2020, I have had the honour of bearing witness to the courageous resilience of my individual clients. As a Registered Psychotherapist I take a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach that is rooted in compassion, respect, and trust. I believe in creating an empathic space for individuals to feel safe and heard while we journey towards growth and renewal.
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Registered Social Worker, MEd, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7M
I specialize in the treatment of clinical-level mental health issues such as depression, anxiety disorders, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, personality disorders, OCD, among many others.
Do you or a family member struggle with anxiety, depression, challenging relationships, loss of a sense of self that affects your day-to-day functioning and relationships? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected by the demands or work or school? Do you question whether life could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling uncertain about finding their place in life. Not addressing your issues can lead to more suffering down the road.
I specialize in the treatment of clinical-level mental health issues such as depression, anxiety disorders, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, personality disorders, OCD, among many others.
Do you or a family member struggle with anxiety, depression, challenging relationships, loss of a sense of self that affects your day-to-day functioning and relationships? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected by the demands or work or school? Do you question whether life could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling uncertain about finding their place in life. Not addressing your issues can lead to more suffering down the road.
Have you found yourself wanting help and support, yet others in your life think of you as the “strong” one and don't see your pain? Perhaps you work in a helping profession and don’t know where to turn for your own therapy. Anxiety, depression, or even burn out can lead to feeling lost and lonely. Maybe you have people with personality disorders in your life that make you doubt yourself or make the “easy” things very difficult. Many people are feeling disconnected from their community, themselves and the larger "something more". Creating a safe space where you can be heard and understood is the foundation of my work.
Have you found yourself wanting help and support, yet others in your life think of you as the “strong” one and don't see your pain? Perhaps you work in a helping profession and don’t know where to turn for your own therapy. Anxiety, depression, or even burn out can lead to feeling lost and lonely. Maybe you have people with personality disorders in your life that make you doubt yourself or make the “easy” things very difficult. Many people are feeling disconnected from their community, themselves and the larger "something more". Creating a safe space where you can be heard and understood is the foundation of my work.
Are you wanting to make a change in your life to improve your wellbeing? Have you found it difficult to see progress even though you’ve tried a lot of self-help tips and perhaps even therapy before? Fortunately, ISTDP is an advanced psychotherapy approach that has shown to be effective in treating mental health issues that are resistant to other forms of therapy. This evidence-based approach can be used to treat personality disorders, trauma, medically unexplained symptoms, functional neurological disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Are you wanting to make a change in your life to improve your wellbeing? Have you found it difficult to see progress even though you’ve tried a lot of self-help tips and perhaps even therapy before? Fortunately, ISTDP is an advanced psychotherapy approach that has shown to be effective in treating mental health issues that are resistant to other forms of therapy. This evidence-based approach can be used to treat personality disorders, trauma, medically unexplained symptoms, functional neurological disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Dr. Tiffany Leung C. Psych (Supervised Practice)
Registered Provisional Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7M
As a Clinical Psychologist (Supervised Practice), I provide assessment, treatment, and clinical support to adults. I have extensive experience working with individuals who struggle with behavioural and emotional difficulties (e.g., depression, anxiety, anger), with unique personality and cognitive profiles (e.g., neurodivergent identities). I am particularly passionate to work with clients as they navigate issues related to sexual health, gender, and wider inequities within the healthcare and the justice system. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced interpersonal and occupational trauma/adversity.
As a Clinical Psychologist (Supervised Practice), I provide assessment, treatment, and clinical support to adults. I have extensive experience working with individuals who struggle with behavioural and emotional difficulties (e.g., depression, anxiety, anger), with unique personality and cognitive profiles (e.g., neurodivergent identities). I am particularly passionate to work with clients as they navigate issues related to sexual health, gender, and wider inequities within the healthcare and the justice system. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced interpersonal and occupational trauma/adversity.
I am a Registered Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers and I work with Individuals, Couples and Families. Interventions focus on acute and chronic symptomatic and characterological manifestations of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family conflicts, emotional dysregulation, self or other destructive behaviors, trauma & PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder and crises.
I am a Registered Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers and I work with Individuals, Couples and Families. Interventions focus on acute and chronic symptomatic and characterological manifestations of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family conflicts, emotional dysregulation, self or other destructive behaviors, trauma & PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder and crises.
Adriana Komorniczak
Registered Psychotherapist, MCP, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7R
Through the development of a strong and collaborative therapeutic relationship, Adriana helps guide her clients in building the crucial awareness needed to initiate change, to facilitate this change by providing a safe and highly compassionate environment to observe and discover their core self, and to encourage and adopt an integrative approach to their healing and growth. Her clients have a chance to both explore and discover the underlying sources of their long-standing issues, to develop a strong sense of their intrinsic selves, and to become the vital source of meaningful change in their lives.
Through the development of a strong and collaborative therapeutic relationship, Adriana helps guide her clients in building the crucial awareness needed to initiate change, to facilitate this change by providing a safe and highly compassionate environment to observe and discover their core self, and to encourage and adopt an integrative approach to their healing and growth. Her clients have a chance to both explore and discover the underlying sources of their long-standing issues, to develop a strong sense of their intrinsic selves, and to become the vital source of meaningful change in their lives.
Sarah Terwilligar & Associates - Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, RN, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7R
We are a team of counsellors, Registered Psychotherapists and Social Workers, who provide child counselling, youth counselling, adult counselling, family counselling and couples counselling. As a group, our counsellors specialize in: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Prenatal and Postpartum Mental Health, and Trauma and/ or PTSD. We offer in person counselling in Burlington and Ottawa, Ontario and online counselling to anyone in Ontario.
We are a team of counsellors, Registered Psychotherapists and Social Workers, who provide child counselling, youth counselling, adult counselling, family counselling and couples counselling. As a group, our counsellors specialize in: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Prenatal and Postpartum Mental Health, and Trauma and/ or PTSD. We offer in person counselling in Burlington and Ottawa, Ontario and online counselling to anyone in Ontario.
Storrie, Velikonja and Associates
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych, CCAT(MB, CMLE(O)
Verified Verified
Burlington, ON L7R
Storrie, Velikonja and Associates provide psychological, neuropsychological, psychovocational, and psychoeducational assessment services. We offer treatment of mood difficulties, brain injury, learning disorders, communication, parenting issues, and PTSD in first responders. Our multidisciplinary clinics target concussion, dementia, and autism. We also work with a wide range of mood disorder and personality challenges across the life span.
Storrie, Velikonja and Associates provide psychological, neuropsychological, psychovocational, and psychoeducational assessment services. We offer treatment of mood difficulties, brain injury, learning disorders, communication, parenting issues, and PTSD in first responders. Our multidisciplinary clinics target concussion, dementia, and autism. We also work with a wide range of mood disorder and personality challenges across the life span.
I feel it is essential to build a strong therapeutic relationship with each client right from the start to ensure a safe and comfortable space to share, heal and grow. I believe in the importance of working collaboratively with each person; establishing goals and working together to decide on a plan to achieve these goals. I like to facilitate the development of self-awareness and the ability to recognize the connections within different areas of our lives.
I feel it is essential to build a strong therapeutic relationship with each client right from the start to ensure a safe and comfortable space to share, heal and grow. I believe in the importance of working collaboratively with each person; establishing goals and working together to decide on a plan to achieve these goals. I like to facilitate the development of self-awareness and the ability to recognize the connections within different areas of our lives.
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Personality Disorders Counsellors
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.