Personality Disorders Therapists in Oakville, ON

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Gil Mazor Goder
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As a therapist, my specialties include but are not limited to parent support, life crises and transitions, fostering healthy relationships, addressing depression and anxiety, and helping individuals heal from narcissistic abuse.
Hello, my name is Gil Mazor Goder, and I am a dedicated and compassionate mental health professional. I integrate profound insights to help you navigate challenges and foster deeper connections within your relationships. Uncover the unconscious dynamics that influence your parenting style, and your work/family/ peer relationships. My approach is holistic, personalized, and rooted in creating a safe, non-judgmental environment. If you're seeking a change and personalized support, let's embark on this journey together.
As a therapist, my specialties include but are not limited to parent support, life crises and transitions, fostering healthy relationships, addressing depression and anxiety, and helping individuals heal from narcissistic abuse.
Hello, my name is Gil Mazor Goder, and I am a dedicated and compassionate mental health professional. I integrate profound insights to help you navigate challenges and foster deeper connections within your relationships. Uncover the unconscious dynamics that influence your parenting style, and your work/family/ peer relationships. My approach is holistic, personalized, and rooted in creating a safe, non-judgmental environment. If you're seeking a change and personalized support, let's embark on this journey together.
(289) 807-3365 View (289) 807-3365
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Dakota Fisher - Bri Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling stuck or unsettled in areas of your life? Struggling with anxiety, depression, low energy/mood and self worth? Roadblocks in your relationships or career? Repeating cycles? Are you a narcissistic abuse survivor? Struggling to manage ADHD in your day to day life? Let's work together, side by side to re-connect to your authentic self, so YOU take YOUR story back and feel more present! I look forward to connecting during your free consult!
Are you feeling stuck or unsettled in areas of your life? Struggling with anxiety, depression, low energy/mood and self worth? Roadblocks in your relationships or career? Repeating cycles? Are you a narcissistic abuse survivor? Struggling to manage ADHD in your day to day life? Let's work together, side by side to re-connect to your authentic self, so YOU take YOUR story back and feel more present! I look forward to connecting during your free consult!
(289) 210-5873 View (289) 210-5873
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Shireen Abuhatoum
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
I provide therapy to adults with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, and personality disorders.
Therapy is an opportunity to solve problems, improve coping, and build a more enhanced quality of life. In therapy, my aim is to build a strong relationship with clients, one that is based on principles of trust, transparency, and collaboration. I strive to create an atmosphere that will help you to feel safe, supported, and challenged in the areas that will foster your growth.
I provide therapy to adults with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, and personality disorders.
Therapy is an opportunity to solve problems, improve coping, and build a more enhanced quality of life. In therapy, my aim is to build a strong relationship with clients, one that is based on principles of trust, transparency, and collaboration. I strive to create an atmosphere that will help you to feel safe, supported, and challenged in the areas that will foster your growth.
(647) 952-1490 View (647) 952-1490
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Nikki Venere Brenner
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
She is highly specialized in treating Trauma, Depression, Eating Disorders, Addiction, and Personality Disorders.
Learning to simply cope with your pain isn’t good enough. Find long-term relief by unlocking the unconscious root cause of your distress with in-depth mental health specialists at The Mind People. Struggling with untreated mental health issues leaves you stuck and suffering with pain that can seriously disrupt your sleep, impact your relationships with others, and negatively influence your sense of self and physical well-being.
She is highly specialized in treating Trauma, Depression, Eating Disorders, Addiction, and Personality Disorders.
Learning to simply cope with your pain isn’t good enough. Find long-term relief by unlocking the unconscious root cause of your distress with in-depth mental health specialists at The Mind People. Struggling with untreated mental health issues leaves you stuck and suffering with pain that can seriously disrupt your sleep, impact your relationships with others, and negatively influence your sense of self and physical well-being.
(416) 505-3899 View (416) 505-3899
Lynn O Lightfoot
Psychologist, PhD, MASc, CPsych
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6J
I have been working as a Psychologist for many years. It is my goal to create a warm and helpful therapeutic relationship with my clients so that I may assist them with whatever issues they are dealing with. I am comfortable with a number of therapeutic approaches and I try to individualize the treatment plan to the unique needs and preferences of my clients. I have a collaborative approach in my work with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have assisted clients with a broad range of problems including anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders including borderline personality and addictive behaviors
I have been working as a Psychologist for many years. It is my goal to create a warm and helpful therapeutic relationship with my clients so that I may assist them with whatever issues they are dealing with. I am comfortable with a number of therapeutic approaches and I try to individualize the treatment plan to the unique needs and preferences of my clients. I have a collaborative approach in my work with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have assisted clients with a broad range of problems including anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders including borderline personality and addictive behaviors
(289) 272-8209 View (289) 272-8209
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Shankari Sharma
Psychological Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6M
At the Therapy Centre, Shankari provides individual, couple, and family therapy for adults. Her areas of interest and proficiency include diagnostic assessment and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depressive and bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, assertiveness, stress and burnout, anger management, and personality disorders. She has a particular interest in the treatment of PTSD, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, and the variety of individual and interpersonal sequelae of traumatic experiences.
At the Therapy Centre, Shankari provides individual, couple, and family therapy for adults. Her areas of interest and proficiency include diagnostic assessment and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depressive and bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, assertiveness, stress and burnout, anger management, and personality disorders. She has a particular interest in the treatment of PTSD, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, and the variety of individual and interpersonal sequelae of traumatic experiences.
(289) 797-2827 View (289) 797-2827
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Caroline Martini
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
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.
(289) 210-8706 View (289) 210-8706
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Melanie Russell
Registered Psychotherapist, BAPsy, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
(289) 275-1054 View (289) 275-1054
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Syeda Zaidi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
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.
(289) 270-6465 View (289) 270-6465
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Melissa Miles
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
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.
(289) 207-7970 View (289) 207-7970
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Tracey Nguyen at True Health Counselling
MN, RN
Verified Verified
Online Only
Typically, you'll share with me what's going on in your relationships and we identify the problems, break them down and gain clarity and awareness together on the covert narcissistic and codependent patterns that are habitual and don't serve you.
Do you walk on eggshells or do you live to please others for fear of making others upset? The reason you can’t seem to heal your chronic stress & depression, health and finances in your relationship, isn't because you haven't already tried talk therapy and various healing modalities; it’s because of a dysregulated nervous system and codependency from long-term narcissistic abuse with an angry person. You need to break free and heal from this within, untangle the confusion in your mind, gain clarity and be your sovereign and most authentic self, where you validate and approve of your core self. Feel safe and confident to be you.
Typically, you'll share with me what's going on in your relationships and we identify the problems, break them down and gain clarity and awareness together on the covert narcissistic and codependent patterns that are habitual and don't serve you.
Do you walk on eggshells or do you live to please others for fear of making others upset? The reason you can’t seem to heal your chronic stress & depression, health and finances in your relationship, isn't because you haven't already tried talk therapy and various healing modalities; it’s because of a dysregulated nervous system and codependency from long-term narcissistic abuse with an angry person. You need to break free and heal from this within, untangle the confusion in your mind, gain clarity and be your sovereign and most authentic self, where you validate and approve of your core self. Feel safe and confident to be you.
(647) 250-1569 View (647) 250-1569
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Narcissistic Abuse - Attachment - Anxiety
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), MACP, BEd, BA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
My name is Lyna and I specialize in helping individuals recover from narcissistic abuse, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, personality disorders, and emotional disturbance.
Do you struggle with recovering from narcissistic abuse? Maybe it's a partner or parent that affects your current relationships, day to day life, or overall trust? Do you feel isolated, broken, embarrassed, hoping that things will change? Do you put other people's needs before your own? If so you likely feel overwhelmed, lost, and hurt by your partner, previous partner, or parent. You're probably wondering if things can possibly get better. If you're currently in a relationship with a narcissist or are recovering from narcissistic abuse, anxiety, depression, or trauma, you’re not alone, and I'm here to help you.
My name is Lyna and I specialize in helping individuals recover from narcissistic abuse, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, personality disorders, and emotional disturbance.
Do you struggle with recovering from narcissistic abuse? Maybe it's a partner or parent that affects your current relationships, day to day life, or overall trust? Do you feel isolated, broken, embarrassed, hoping that things will change? Do you put other people's needs before your own? If so you likely feel overwhelmed, lost, and hurt by your partner, previous partner, or parent. You're probably wondering if things can possibly get better. If you're currently in a relationship with a narcissist or are recovering from narcissistic abuse, anxiety, depression, or trauma, you’re not alone, and I'm here to help you.
(365) 600-5073 View (365) 600-5073
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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.
(289) 236-0706 View (289) 236-0706
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Shauna Lynn Switzer
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MCP, RP, C Hyp
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
At times, many of us contend with emotions and suffering that are overwhelmingly painful, disheartening and difficult to bear, often as a result of unique stressors and events. I work with adults, adolescents, families and step-families using Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, interpersonal psychotherapy, and DBT/CBT within neuroscience and attachment frameworks. I encouraged clients to access inner strengths and free their capacity for growth. Whether you or a family member experience depression, anxiety, marital distress or difficulties with peers, you deserve support in a confidential, accepting, safe and caring environment.
At times, many of us contend with emotions and suffering that are overwhelmingly painful, disheartening and difficult to bear, often as a result of unique stressors and events. I work with adults, adolescents, families and step-families using Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, interpersonal psychotherapy, and DBT/CBT within neuroscience and attachment frameworks. I encouraged clients to access inner strengths and free their capacity for growth. Whether you or a family member experience depression, anxiety, marital distress or difficulties with peers, you deserve support in a confidential, accepting, safe and caring environment.
(905) 920-7063 View (905) 920-7063
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Zara Faiz
SpEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6M
I am a Compassionate Counselor with a Global Perspective! In the world of counselling, experience is the foundation upon which trust is built, and I am an experienced professional who has navigated the globe and established connections with diverse cultures and individuals. With an extensive background in addressing a wide spectrum of mental health concerns, my expertise extends to a variety of areas including ADHD, autism, learning challenges, anxiety, stress, family adjustments, depression, executive dysfunction & adults, seniors & children mental health issues. I bring a unique blend of knowledge & empathy to counselling.
I am a Compassionate Counselor with a Global Perspective! In the world of counselling, experience is the foundation upon which trust is built, and I am an experienced professional who has navigated the globe and established connections with diverse cultures and individuals. With an extensive background in addressing a wide spectrum of mental health concerns, my expertise extends to a variety of areas including ADHD, autism, learning challenges, anxiety, stress, family adjustments, depression, executive dysfunction & adults, seniors & children mental health issues. I bring a unique blend of knowledge & empathy to counselling.
(365) 363-0267 View (365) 363-0267
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Rachel Bingham
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6J
Rachel brings experience in individual, couple and family therapy. Her career passion is connecting with and supporting teens, adults, families, parents and couples; working together to create opportunities for change in challenging situations. The profile of Rachel's clients typically struggle with depression, anxiety, family conflict, infertility, grief, emotion regulation difficulties, performance stress (work/athletics/school) and life transitions. Rachel has been able to provide her clients with useful skills/tools to navigate complex situations while providing them with an emotionally safe space to process their feelings.
Rachel brings experience in individual, couple and family therapy. Her career passion is connecting with and supporting teens, adults, families, parents and couples; working together to create opportunities for change in challenging situations. The profile of Rachel's clients typically struggle with depression, anxiety, family conflict, infertility, grief, emotion regulation difficulties, performance stress (work/athletics/school) and life transitions. Rachel has been able to provide her clients with useful skills/tools to navigate complex situations while providing them with an emotionally safe space to process their feelings.
(437) 747-5795 View (437) 747-5795
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Katarina Jurriaans
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6L
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? You may be a teen tackling stress and self-esteem challenges, or an adult struggling with grief, eating disorders, or past trauma. Life might feel overwhelming, and you could be searching for relief from the constant pressure. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to break free from these cycles, to find peace in your relationships, and to wake up feeling hopeful again. Most of all, you’re ready to feel like yourself. I’m here to help you get there.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? You may be a teen tackling stress and self-esteem challenges, or an adult struggling with grief, eating disorders, or past trauma. Life might feel overwhelming, and you could be searching for relief from the constant pressure. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to break free from these cycles, to find peace in your relationships, and to wake up feeling hopeful again. Most of all, you’re ready to feel like yourself. I’m here to help you get there.
(289) 201-1951 View (289) 201-1951
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Nina Laugesen
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6J
Do you find yourself standing at a crossroads, unsure about the path to follow? Are you ready to create positive changes in your life, but troubling symptoms are hindering your progress? Do you feel worried when it comes to supporting your children and loved ones? Thankfully, you don't have to navigate these challenges alone. Hi, my name is Dr. Nina Laugesen, psychologist and director at Willow Tree Psychology. With almost 20 years experience, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and families with a range of concerns, including anxiety, PTSD, OCD, emotion dysregulation, low mood, parenting concerns, and more.
Do you find yourself standing at a crossroads, unsure about the path to follow? Are you ready to create positive changes in your life, but troubling symptoms are hindering your progress? Do you feel worried when it comes to supporting your children and loved ones? Thankfully, you don't have to navigate these challenges alone. Hi, my name is Dr. Nina Laugesen, psychologist and director at Willow Tree Psychology. With almost 20 years experience, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and families with a range of concerns, including anxiety, PTSD, OCD, emotion dysregulation, low mood, parenting concerns, and more.
(289) 815-5395 View (289) 815-5395
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Victoria Cameron
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6J
Learning to simply cope with your pain isn’t good enough. Find long-term relief by unlocking the unconscious root cause of your distress with in-depth mental health specialists at The Mind People. Struggling with untreated mental health issues leaves you stuck and suffering with pain that can seriously disrupt your sleep, impact your relationships with others, and negatively influence your sense of self and physical well-being.
Learning to simply cope with your pain isn’t good enough. Find long-term relief by unlocking the unconscious root cause of your distress with in-depth mental health specialists at The Mind People. Struggling with untreated mental health issues leaves you stuck and suffering with pain that can seriously disrupt your sleep, impact your relationships with others, and negatively influence your sense of self and physical well-being.
(365) 659-4788 View (365) 659-4788
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Dalia Mohammed
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP, Q
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H
If you are currently undergoing significant changes in your life or experiencing a traumatic event that is causing you stress, anxiety, sadness, or feeling overwhelmed, please know that I am here to support and assist you through these challenges. Together, we can overcome these obstacles and develop strategies for positive change and growth. My goal is to help you learn and grow by providing you with the skills and resources to successfully and collaboratively navigate life's ups and downs successfully and collaboratively, empowering you to identify your strengths and the necessary tools to navigate life's challenges.
If you are currently undergoing significant changes in your life or experiencing a traumatic event that is causing you stress, anxiety, sadness, or feeling overwhelmed, please know that I am here to support and assist you through these challenges. Together, we can overcome these obstacles and develop strategies for positive change and growth. My goal is to help you learn and grow by providing you with the skills and resources to successfully and collaboratively navigate life's ups and downs successfully and collaboratively, empowering you to identify your strengths and the necessary tools to navigate life's challenges.
(289) 312-3928 View (289) 312-3928

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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.