Personality Disorders Therapists in Burlington, ON
As a Clinical Psychologist, 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, 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.
Psychotherapy, to me, is about transforming the meaning you make of yourself and your place in the world. In our sessions, I work collaboratively with you to explore your challenges, emotions, and the layered meanings beneath them. Together, we aim to co-create new understandings that feel authentic and empowering. By gradually delving into your past experiences, internal narratives, and unconscious patterns, we create space for new stories to emerge, stories that can restore creativity, agency, and a deeper connection to yourself.
Psychotherapy, to me, is about transforming the meaning you make of yourself and your place in the world. In our sessions, I work collaboratively with you to explore your challenges, emotions, and the layered meanings beneath them. Together, we aim to co-create new understandings that feel authentic and empowering. By gradually delving into your past experiences, internal narratives, and unconscious patterns, we create space for new stories to emerge, stories that can restore creativity, agency, and a deeper connection to yourself.
At Spiler Psychotherapy, we understand that our ideal clients are individuals facing complex mental health challenges such as PTSD, mood disorders, personality disorders and trauma.
At Spiler Psychotherapy, we offer personalized mental health support for individuals, couples, and families. Our experienced registered social workers specialize in PTSD, mood disorders, trauma, personality disorders, and relationship challenges. We use evidence-based therapies like EMDR, CBT, Mentalization-Based Therapy, TFP, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
At Spiler Psychotherapy, we understand that our ideal clients are individuals facing complex mental health challenges such as PTSD, mood disorders, personality disorders and trauma.
At Spiler Psychotherapy, we offer personalized mental health support for individuals, couples, and families. Our experienced registered social workers specialize in PTSD, mood disorders, trauma, personality disorders, and relationship challenges. We use evidence-based therapies like EMDR, CBT, Mentalization-Based Therapy, TFP, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Shauna Switzer, MA, RP, MCP, C-PD, C.Hyp, EMDR & Couple Therapist
Clinical Director & Supervisor.
At times, we all face emotions and suffering that feels overwhelmingly painful and difficult to bear, often due to unique stressors and events. I specialize in supporting adults, adolescents, families, and step-families through challenging times, helping them access inner strengths, organize emotional experience, and release their capacity for growth. Whether you or a loved one are experiencing depression, anxiety, marital distress, or difficult relationships, you deserve a compassionate, wise, experienced, and caring psychotherapist.
Shauna Switzer, MA, RP, MCP, C-PD, C.Hyp, EMDR & Couple Therapist
Clinical Director & Supervisor.
At times, we all face emotions and suffering that feels overwhelmingly painful and difficult to bear, often due to unique stressors and events. I specialize in supporting adults, adolescents, families, and step-families through challenging times, helping them access inner strengths, organize emotional experience, and release their capacity for growth. Whether you or a loved one are experiencing depression, anxiety, marital distress, or difficult relationships, you deserve a compassionate, wise, experienced, and caring psychotherapist.
I have 13+ years experience working with addictions, severe mental health disorders and personality disorders.
Welcome! I am so glad you stopped by.
Have you been feeling like things aren’t alright, that you’re just getting by, or maybe even living in survival mode?
I get it. I’ve been there and I truly believe that it doesn’t have to be this hard.
My goal is to help you get unstuck; whether it’s navigating difficult emotions, family dynamics, complex mental health issues, addiction - I offer a space that is warm, honest and not afraid to go deep to get to the core of what’s going on.
But it’s not all heavy!
Growth can feel hard but there are moments of laughter and joy as well. Together we face the challenges and celebrate successes
I have 13+ years experience working with addictions, severe mental health disorders and personality disorders.
Welcome! I am so glad you stopped by.
Have you been feeling like things aren’t alright, that you’re just getting by, or maybe even living in survival mode?
I get it. I’ve been there and I truly believe that it doesn’t have to be this hard.
My goal is to help you get unstuck; whether it’s navigating difficult emotions, family dynamics, complex mental health issues, addiction - I offer a space that is warm, honest and not afraid to go deep to get to the core of what’s going on.
But it’s not all heavy!
Growth can feel hard but there are moments of laughter and joy as well. Together we face the challenges and celebrate successes
Reaching out for support is a brave first step, and we're honored you're considering our practice for your mental health journey. At Harris Psychotherapy, we are a team of skilled and compassionate clinicians who offer individualized care for clients seeking meaningful change in their lives.
Clients come to us with a variety of goals — whether it’s healing from trauma, managing anxiety or depression, working through panic or stress, or simply improving overall quality of life. No concern is too big or too small to bring into therapy. We work with adolescents, adults, and families across a range of mental health needs.
Reaching out for support is a brave first step, and we're honored you're considering our practice for your mental health journey. At Harris Psychotherapy, we are a team of skilled and compassionate clinicians who offer individualized care for clients seeking meaningful change in their lives.
Clients come to us with a variety of goals — whether it’s healing from trauma, managing anxiety or depression, working through panic or stress, or simply improving overall quality of life. No concern is too big or too small to bring into therapy. We work with adolescents, adults, and families across a range of mental health needs.
I specialize in relationships issues, trauma, narcissistic abuse, grief and marriage counselling.
Are you navigating the aftermath of toxic relationships or trying to heal from past trauma? Maybe you're noticing unhealthy patterns? Are you saying sorry too much, feel like it's unfair, and don't know how to stop? This can lead to low self-esteem, difficulty 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 specialize in relationships issues, trauma, narcissistic abuse, grief and marriage counselling.
Are you navigating the aftermath of toxic relationships or trying to heal from past trauma? Maybe you're noticing unhealthy patterns? Are you saying sorry too much, feel like it's unfair, and don't know how to stop? This can lead to low self-esteem, difficulty 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.
Hello, my name is Michelle. I am passionate about exploring with you, your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that affect the self and your relationships. I want to provide a safe and supportive environment for you to develop personal growth and transformation. I work from an attachment and strength based framework. Together, we will work collaboratively to improve communication skills, strengthen relationships, and describe how family dynamics affect you. I am committed to help you find meaning, present insights, and establish positive changes in your life. Please call/email me to see if I am the right fit for you in your journey.
Hello, my name is Michelle. I am passionate about exploring with you, your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that affect the self and your relationships. I want to provide a safe and supportive environment for you to develop personal growth and transformation. I work from an attachment and strength based framework. Together, we will work collaboratively to improve communication skills, strengthen relationships, and describe how family dynamics affect you. I am committed to help you find meaning, present insights, and establish positive changes in your life. Please call/email me to see if I am the right fit for you in your journey.
I’m a clinical therapist providing supervised psychological services to adults, offering both therapy and assessment. My practice is focused on supporting people navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and identity concerns. I’m particularly drawn to working with individuals who feel overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or unsure of how to move forward. My approach is warm, collaborative, and relational.
I’m a clinical therapist providing supervised psychological services to adults, offering both therapy and assessment. My practice is focused on supporting people navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and identity concerns. I’m particularly drawn to working with individuals who feel overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or unsure of how to move forward. My approach is warm, collaborative, and relational.
Do you have a goal you need support reaching? Are you considering making changes in your life? I bring a wealth of training and experience to my private practice in areas of domestic violence, relationship issues, anger & emotion management, symptoms of anxiety & depression and PTSD. I work compassionately with survivors of abuse and sexual assault, providing hope, support and healing. I have experience working with the Family Court system and the stresses involved with high conflict families around custody and access.
Do you have a goal you need support reaching? Are you considering making changes in your life? I bring a wealth of training and experience to my private practice in areas of domestic violence, relationship issues, anger & emotion management, symptoms of anxiety & depression and PTSD. I work compassionately with survivors of abuse and sexual assault, providing hope, support and healing. I have experience working with the Family Court system and the stresses involved with high conflict families around custody and access.
I'm an experienced clinical psychologist providing consultation and treatment to adolescents and adults, with a focus on emotions, relationships, and the mind-body connection. I work with individuals who identify with a wide range of challenges including addiction, anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, adjustment issues, interpersonal and relational difficulties, chronic pain, and trauma. I'm always active in continued professional development , but I work primarily from a holistic, emotion focussed, embodied approach with emphasis on mindfulness, acceptance, and self-compassion.
I'm an experienced clinical psychologist providing consultation and treatment to adolescents and adults, with a focus on emotions, relationships, and the mind-body connection. I work with individuals who identify with a wide range of challenges including addiction, anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, adjustment issues, interpersonal and relational difficulties, chronic pain, and trauma. I'm always active in continued professional development , but I work primarily from a holistic, emotion focussed, embodied approach with emphasis on mindfulness, acceptance, and self-compassion.
As an art therapist, I believe in the healing power of creativity and the profound wisdom each person carries within. My approach is rooted in helping individuals and couples reconnect with their authentic selves, rediscover joy, and face life’s challenges with greater self-awareness and compassion.
I work with people who are navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, or burnout. In addition, I love to support creatives, highly sensitive individuals, or those feeling emotionally blocked.
I also work with couples seeking deeper intimacy, improved communication, and support through major life changes.
As an art therapist, I believe in the healing power of creativity and the profound wisdom each person carries within. My approach is rooted in helping individuals and couples reconnect with their authentic selves, rediscover joy, and face life’s challenges with greater self-awareness and compassion.
I work with people who are navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, or burnout. In addition, I love to support creatives, highly sensitive individuals, or those feeling emotionally blocked.
I also work with couples seeking deeper intimacy, improved communication, and support through major life changes.
Hi There! Life doesn't have to be full of grudges, anxiety, anger and grief all the time; or perhaps just passing by because of poor relationships and traumatic experiences that control us. I believe in our inner strength and am passionate about personal growth and healing. I think that we are all strong enough to move forward in our journey of healing, self-discovery and personal growth. I believe our first instinct as human beings is to seek contact and comforting connection.
Hi There! Life doesn't have to be full of grudges, anxiety, anger and grief all the time; or perhaps just passing by because of poor relationships and traumatic experiences that control us. I believe in our inner strength and am passionate about personal growth and healing. I think that we are all strong enough to move forward in our journey of healing, self-discovery and personal growth. I believe our first instinct as human beings is to seek contact and comforting connection.
I am a clinical therapist providing supervised psychological services to adolescents and adults. I have specialized training in trauma-informed Emotion Focused Treatment, (CBT), (DBT),(IFS) as well as ASD, and ADHD. I practice from a place of compassion and warmth and collaborate with clients and parents to provide individualized therapy using a variety of approaches depending on the individual needs of the client. I provide both in person and virtual sessions.
I am a clinical therapist providing supervised psychological services to adolescents and adults. I have specialized training in trauma-informed Emotion Focused Treatment, (CBT), (DBT),(IFS) as well as ASD, and ADHD. I practice from a place of compassion and warmth and collaborate with clients and parents to provide individualized therapy using a variety of approaches depending on the individual needs of the client. I provide both in person and virtual sessions.
I'm a clinical therapist at Solasta Psychological Services, providing offering psychological assessments and therapy to adults. I support clients working through a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal challenges, and chronic pain.
I'm a clinical therapist at Solasta Psychological Services, providing offering psychological assessments and therapy to adults. I support clients working through a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal challenges, and chronic pain.
Nadene Riopelle | Trauma | Burnout | Career
Pre-Licensed Professional, Intern
1 Endorsed
Online Only
New Feb 2026: Are you a Type A, driven, hardworking woman who is quietly unraveling inside? No one sees your high-functioning anxiety or the trauma responses running the show. Your mind never stops, your body is always tense, and relaxation feels impossible. Praise doesn’t register. You wonder if maybe you have ADHD, depression, or just burnout - but deep down, your intuition knows somethings off. Maybe you grew up having to perform, stay small, or manage other people’s emotions. You’ve tried the walks, journaling, meditations.. but your nervous system still feels stuck. You know you need to “love yourself”- you just don’t know how
New Feb 2026: Are you a Type A, driven, hardworking woman who is quietly unraveling inside? No one sees your high-functioning anxiety or the trauma responses running the show. Your mind never stops, your body is always tense, and relaxation feels impossible. Praise doesn’t register. You wonder if maybe you have ADHD, depression, or just burnout - but deep down, your intuition knows somethings off. Maybe you grew up having to perform, stay small, or manage other people’s emotions. You’ve tried the walks, journaling, meditations.. but your nervous system still feels stuck. You know you need to “love yourself”- you just don’t know how
You may be feeling disconnected from yourself or others, struggling with boundaries, or seeking a deeper sense of self-understanding. Repeating patterns in relationships, ongoing impact of complex trauma, childhood trauma, relationship or family dysfunction, addiction, or accumulative occupational trauma exposure can feel overwhelming, confusing & exhausting.
I offer a calm, compassionate space to explore your story, reconnect to your sense of self, & work towards emotional processing. Together, we can make sense of your experiences, support your nervous system, cultivate self-compassion and create meaningful shifts.
You may be feeling disconnected from yourself or others, struggling with boundaries, or seeking a deeper sense of self-understanding. Repeating patterns in relationships, ongoing impact of complex trauma, childhood trauma, relationship or family dysfunction, addiction, or accumulative occupational trauma exposure can feel overwhelming, confusing & exhausting.
I offer a calm, compassionate space to explore your story, reconnect to your sense of self, & work towards emotional processing. Together, we can make sense of your experiences, support your nervous system, cultivate self-compassion and create meaningful shifts.
I work with individuals healing from trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, major life transitions, and recovering from narcissistic abuse.
Do you struggle to navigate conflicts in your relationships? Do the demands of daily life and relationships sometimes feel overwhelming? Maybe rebuilding trust after past challenges feels impossible, or the weight of past experiences has left you feeling stuck. You want to break free from this cycle, but you’re not sure where to start. Therapy with me can be a space where you feel supported, understood, and can help you take small steps forward to making positive change in your life.
I work with individuals healing from trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, major life transitions, and recovering from narcissistic abuse.
Do you struggle to navigate conflicts in your relationships? Do the demands of daily life and relationships sometimes feel overwhelming? Maybe rebuilding trust after past challenges feels impossible, or the weight of past experiences has left you feeling stuck. You want to break free from this cycle, but you’re not sure where to start. Therapy with me can be a space where you feel supported, understood, and can help you take small steps forward to making positive change in your life.
Anxiety | Trauma | Stress | Emotional
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
4 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7N
Do you feel constantly on edge, overwhelmed, or stuck in your own head-no matter how hard you try to calm yourself?
Maybe your anxiety shows up as racing thoughts, tension in your body, difficulty sleeping, irritability, or a sense that you’re always bracing for something to go wrong. You might function well on the outside, yet feel emotionally exhausted or disconnected inside.
For some, these patterns are rooted in past experiences or trauma—leaving your nervous system feeling unsafe, even when life looks “fine.” Therapy can help you understand these responses and gently bring your system back into balance.
Do you feel constantly on edge, overwhelmed, or stuck in your own head-no matter how hard you try to calm yourself?
Maybe your anxiety shows up as racing thoughts, tension in your body, difficulty sleeping, irritability, or a sense that you’re always bracing for something to go wrong. You might function well on the outside, yet feel emotionally exhausted or disconnected inside.
For some, these patterns are rooted in past experiences or trauma—leaving your nervous system feeling unsafe, even when life looks “fine.” Therapy can help you understand these responses and gently bring your system back into balance.
I am Registered Psychotherapist working with clients navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem and personality disorders.
Do you feel like you’re holding everything together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed inside? Some days feel manageable, and other days anxiety, old memories, or self-doubt show up without warning. You may overthink, people-please, or put pressure on yourself just to feel “okay.” It’s exhausting to live in your head while trying to keep life moving forward. Therapy can be a space to slow down, gain clarity, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we’ll focus on healing past patterns, building self-worth, and helping you feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life again.
I am Registered Psychotherapist working with clients navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem and personality disorders.
Do you feel like you’re holding everything together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed inside? Some days feel manageable, and other days anxiety, old memories, or self-doubt show up without warning. You may overthink, people-please, or put pressure on yourself just to feel “okay.” It’s exhausting to live in your head while trying to keep life moving forward. Therapy can be a space to slow down, gain clarity, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we’ll focus on healing past patterns, building self-worth, and helping you feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life again.
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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.