Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in West Toronto, Toronto, ON
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Equilibrium Mental Health And Wellness
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
A strong and trusting relationship with your therapist is an important part of your therapy experience. My approach is non-judgmental, caring, authentic and collaborative. I will help you learn to validate your emotions, gain insight, and develop healthy coping strategies in order to achieve meaningful change. Since 2002 I’ve been helping individuals who struggle with a variety of difficulties stemming from emotion dysregulation including impulsivity, relationship conflict, self-harm, anxiety and depression. I have extensive experience from nearly 20 years as a therapist in the
BPD
clinic at CAMH where I primarily offered DBT.
Lyndsey Davies
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. I have worked primarily with individuals who have been diagnosed with
Borderline
Personality Disorder and/or experience overwhelming painful emotions and who have learned to cope by self harming, substance use and other types of impulsive behaviours. I have extensive training in working with trauma and am a Certified Prolonged Exposure therapist. Many of the clients I work with are looking for practical help to deal with the present day difficulties that arise as a result of past unresolved issues.
The DBT Clinic
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
People who benefit from DBT often struggle with
Borderline
Personality Disorder, suicidal thoughts or suicidal behaviour, self-harm, intense negative emotions, impulsive behaviours, substance abuse, anger management, relationship difficulties, chronic feelings of emptiness, and eating disorders, among other possible problems. Our team is dedicated to helping clients who struggle with their emotions to achieve less suffering and greater peace, and to build the lives they want to live.
Paula Rossley
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CH
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Therapy is the process of letting go of what no longer serves you. I have complete commitment to providing professional support and guidance to assist you in the creation of a life that is in alignment with your ideal self. I work with people who experience social and work anxiety, autonomy issues (particularly within relationships), damaged self-esteem,
BPD
, and those who are concerned about their relationship with alcohol.
Jennifer Wowk
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Jennifer specializes in supporting Parents and Caregivers of 18+ individuals who are living with
Borderline
Personality Disorder, Emotional Dysregulation and difficulties navigating Emerging Adulthood. Jennifer has extensive experience working with clients 18+ living with a variety of Mental Health concerns including Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders, Grief & Loss and Relationship and Life Transition concerns. Jennifer also has experience working with artists and athletes dealing with Performance and/or Mental Health concerns. Jennifer's therapeutic approach is grounded in CBT and DBT and Solution-based therapy.
Joanna Iwona Potkanska
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I have over ten years of experience working with Complex PTSD, OCD,
BPD
, and other mental health issues.
Do you need help becoming unstuck in your life, and letting go of the trauma that has prevented you from moving forward and achieving your goals? I can help. I work in the areas of self-esteem, emotional regulation, eating disorders, relationships, work, life and overall satisfaction to help people regain stability and a sense of safety and security in their lives. Whether you are self-harming or experiencing anxiety, depression, panic, unexplainable sadness or disconnection from yourself, my goal is to work with you towards achieving a sense of grounding, healing and hope.
Hannah Packer
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BA
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I have experience treating individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, work-related stress,
borderline
personality disorder, disordered eating, family & relationship issues, grief & loss, and issues related to self-esteem.
Are you feeling stuck, lacking motivation, or fatigued? Perhaps you feel irritable or anxious at work or with your relationships. My approach to therapy can help you discover new ways to manage and cope with your symptoms while working towards resolving them. It can be challenging to seek out therapy, and I commend you on taking the first step. If you have already started your healing journey, I welcome the opportunity to collaborate.
Careen Coetzee Psychologist and Associate
Psychologist, MA, C, Psych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Our areas of focus are: depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and
borderline
personality disorder.
We have a youthful mindset - a free spirit. This means we connect well with adolescents, young adults and adults. Nothing shocks us. As the Supervising Psychologist, Careen has a long history of looking out for the underdog. Her mentorship of Associates emphasizes this philosophy. We are creative and passionate about our work. We believe that you are curious about your personal healing and growth. Our training has given us skills in assesment, treatment and diagnosis of psychological disorders. Our areas of specialty include but are not limited to the following: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD,Substance abuse, PTSD.
Liora Barook
Registered Psychotherapist, Hons BA, MACP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Are you looking to enhance your life and better manage the stressors you experience? Would you benefit from someone to support you while you navigate the difficulties you currently face? I strive to nurture safety and vulnerability in my clients so they are able to work through their emotional pain, defuse from their negative thoughts, develop coping skills and care for their overall mental health. I have experience working with women and men; teens, millennial and adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorders, relationship issues, narcissistic parents or partners, and
borderline
personality disorder.
Marcus Kupila
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CFRC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I also have experience with trauma, first responders, LGBTQ, substance abuse, dishonesty,
Borderline
, and suicide/self-harm.
Currently offering remote sessions (phone and video call). Accepting new clients. When most clients come to me they don't know where to start. Things have been difficult and they haven't been able to overcome their problems alone or with their friend's advice. My clients need someone to listen, someone who knows about the fake face, someone who can help them understand "why"; and help them find a way to get healthy. I have a Masters in Counseling Psychology from OISE | UofT the University of Toronto where I learned to use research-supported methods to help clients be empowered. Clients are always the experts on themselves.
Nikita Yeryomenko
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
I offer evidence-based therapies for PTSD (Written Exposure, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing), depression & bipolar disorders (CBT and IPSRT), psychosis (CBT-P), eating disorders (CBT-T),
borderline
personality disorder (General Psychiatric Management for
BPD
).
I am a clinical psychologist at Golden Sun Wellness & Counselling. Our clinic works with a range of issues, from daily worries and temporary life stressors to disabling psychiatric disorders. My training and experience in counselling and clinical psychology allows me to navigate these problems and help us find the best approach for your particular situation. I can help you figure out what might be wrong; learn how to think more clearly when it matters the most; how to get along with your feelings and emotions; and how to build new habits, keep them, and take effective action to achieve your goals and live your values.
Moonsun Jang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You may be experiencing anxiety, sticky intrusive thoughts, or compulsions that you can't resist doing. Perhaps you've experienced a traumatic event that has stuck with you and significantly impacted your life. Some people describe feeling restless, jumpy, or on edge. You may dread getting up every day. I am passionate about working with people who are living with anxiety, OCD, or trauma. I also have experience supporting people with substance use, eating disorders, relationship issues, and
borderline
personality disorder. Together, we can help you feel more like yourself.
Sadhana Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBA, MA
4 Endorsed
4 Endorsed
Accepting New Clients- Have you felt a sense of disconnection from the world or people around you? Are struggling to navigate and understand the aspects of your experience that cause struggle and inner turmoil? Through a compassionate, non-judgemental approach, I will encourage you to open up and get curious about your inner world as a human being. I will support you as you understand, accept, love, and honour all aspects of yourself and your history. By understanding our personal history, we can reclaim the narrative about our experiences on the path to personal transformation.
Equilibrium Mental Health and Wellness
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych, RSW, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Whether you’re struggling with a specific mental health challenge, or are seeking support to improve your life and relationships, our team of therapists will meet you where you are and use our knowledge and experience to help you cope, process, grow and heal. We will use a variety of evidence-based approaches to help you feel more in control of your behaviour, to feel less overwhelmed by emotions, to understand yourself more, and to feel more satisfied and joyful in your life.
The Ontario DBT Centre
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
Our Comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) program helps people who experience intense emotions, chronic depression, intense anxiety, impulsive behaviours, self-harm/suicidal behaviour, or problems in relationships. Our treatment is tailored to each individual clients' needs and focused on helping each client achieve the goals that they themselves wish to work towards.
Isabel Ilumin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BSW, BA, SSW
Verified
Verified
Are you afraid of feeling judged or misunderstood? My lived experience with addiction and mental health disorders brings a sense of allyship within the therapeutic setting. I believe that addiction is not the problem, instead, the problem is the problem. We will work together to understand the deeper challenges causing situational distress which can often result in maladaptive behaviours. Addiction can be in the form of substance use; or addiction to people, places or things. In addition to working privately, I provide psychotherapy for Addiction Rehab Toronto.
Nicole Visser
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA Hons, MA, RP(Q)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome to therapy! Congratulations, you just took a huge and courageous step towards a happier, healthier you. There are many reasons you may have landed here. Perhaps you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, burnout, trauma or a variety of overwhelming thoughts and feelings. Maybe you struggle to set healthy boundaries or communicate effectively with others. Perhaps you need extra support while navigating daily stressors or major life transitions. Together we will explore your life with curiosity and compassion.
Joy Sereda
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RCC, RSW, RP
Verified
Verified
If you're feeling stuck, you've come to the right place. For over 15 years I have been helping clients find their way through pain, anxiety, and stress to a more fulfilling and rewarding life. I work collaboratively with youth, couples, and adults to help them address the troublesome memories and experiences from the past, the struggles and difficulties of today, and the anxieties and fears about the future. Utilizing a variety of therapeutic approaches means I tailor counselling to fit your personal style, your goals, and your unique life experiences.
Anjali Ruparelia
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, RP(Q)
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
When someone you love hurts you, it has an impact. Do you have intrusive thoughts and images of what happened? Are you on alert waiting for something to go wrong? Perhaps you think there's something wrong with you, that others can't be trusted, or that you did something to cause it. Are your emotions out of control? Do you spend your life avoiding triggers instead of living it? If you answered yes, please know these are symptoms. They do not have to be your reality.
Michelle Leybman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
**PLEASE NOTE - I am currently providing only video therapy** Therapy is an opportunity to find ways to live a more fulfilling and satisfying life. It can help you to: overcome difficult symptoms or stresses, cope effectively with problems, or bring more positives into your life when things are going well. I will approach therapy as a balance of helping you learn to understand and accept yourself and your life situations, and supporting you in learning to change ways of thinking and behaving that are not working for you. I am also currently offering training for Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Please inquire if interested.
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Borderline Personality (BPD) Counsellors
What is the most successful approach to treating borderline personality disorder?
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is considered the gold standard of treatment for borderline personality disorder. An evidence-based treatment, it addresses the extreme emotional reactivity, the relationship difficulties, and the acts of self-harm that create so much distress for BPD patients. DBT is a comprehensive program that includes both regular individual psychotherapy sessions and weekly group sessions of skills training.
What happens in treatment of borderline personality disorder?
Treatment typically consists of weekly individual therapy sessions that last an hour and group skill-focused instructional sessions that may last up to two hours. Patients are typically given homework “assignments” in which they are asked to practice in their daily life the skills they acquire in therapy. Patients also keep a diary tracking their emotions and impulses as a way to know which situations are most problematic and to help them gain control over their own behavior. Difficult situations and feelings are typically reviewed in therapy sessions and more constructive solutions found.
What kinds of problems does BPD treatment help with?
DBT was initially developed to dampen the self-destructive impulses of chronically suicidal patients. It is now the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder, a serious condition marked by extreme emotional reactivity, relationship instability, and self-injurious behaviors. Treatment of BPD helps patients tolerate the flux of emotions without acting on them, often with a specific focus on tolerating negative emotions. DBT addresses the core problems of BPD—fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, and impulsivity.
What is the goal of treatment in borderline personality disorder?
The goal of treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) is to relieve the extreme emotional distress that patients experience—to curb their emotional reactivity, to minimize their inclination to self-harm, and to reduce their impulsivity. Toward these ends, patients are not only taught an array of new coping skills and techniques for emotional regulation, they are given opportunities to practice them. Another major goal of treatment is interpersonal effectiveness; patients learn and problem-solve ways to effectively communicate in relationships, especially how to ask for what they need as a way to minimize hurt feelings.