Personality Disorders Therapists in Hamilton, ON

Many of us have become masters in pretending that things are fine, when in reality our lives seem to be falling apart. Inside we feel like we’re drowning: overwhelmed by emotion, lost, & hopeless as we try to carry the burden of unresolved trauma, pain, & life’s curveballs hurled our way. Pushing aside these problems to get through each day to manage life’s responsibilities, we find ourselves numb, depressed, anxious, self-medicating, isolating, angry, & struggling with relationships. Together, we can work towards confronting unhealthy behaviours, understanding emotions, & healing from past trauma to create transformational change.

Are you in a relationship where you are not heard or everything you say is taken negatively? You feel like you are the one putting in the effort and it's getting tiring. You are deciding whether to make it work or walk away. This can leave you feeling alone, hopeless, depressed, and even resentful. You wonder are they emotionally immature, a narcissist, or an avoidant. I help people move from an unhealthy relationship to a secure one. You will be able to make decisions about your relationships, gain clarity, and learn ways to improve your relationship. You will learn to cope better and learn to navigate unhealthy relationships.

Lindsay has over 9 years of experience in the field of Addictions and Mental Health. She is experienced in supporting clients with relationship and interpersonal challenges, childhood and developmental trauma, mood disorders, PTSD and personality disorders. Additionally, Lindsay works with complex mental health challenges and individuals struggling with suicidal ideations or self-harming behaviours. She is experienced working directly with first responders, responding to acute crises and mental health challenges in the community.

Katlyn is a Registered Psychotherapist with 10 years of experience in the field of mental health and addiction. Katlyn’s experience has allowed her to specialize in working with individuals impacted by substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, stress, and grief and loss. She integrates a variety of modalities into her practice including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Attachment and Trauma Focused Therapy.

Have you ever heard the expression “you cannot pour from an empty glass”? Makes sense, right? But how do we fill our own glass? The truth is, there is no one size fits all answer. This is where I come in! I am passionately committed to leading with empathy and compassion, providing all individuals with a safe and non-judgmental space to explore the root of their concerns and find power amongst perceived barriers. Together we can collaboratively set and meet goals that encourage positive changes, allowing you to fill your own glass so you can be authentically present for the people you love; most importantly yourself.

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 am here for those who have been left without support, invalidated, and let down. I hear that you are looking to be seen for the reasons behind why you are hurting. I am here to prioritize your needs and goals, and to support you on your journey to recovery.

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.

Are you looking to improve communication and resolve the differences in your relationships? Do you feel that your partner is emotionally distant and that is making you anxious? Do you feel like your home is not the safest place for you emotionally and mentally due to the stress? It is easy for us to be caught in a negative cycle and periods of distress and low mood? Sometimes you may need someone to talk outside of your circle, because either other people may not get it or want an unbiased view. If you are looking to work on your relationship, past or ongoing trauma, and constant low mood, I can help.

Hello, my name is Kelly-Lee, I believe that every person is entitled to live a life that is healthy, wealthy and wise. For almost 20 years, I have worked with a wide variety of individuals, couples and groups from a diverse range of socioeconomic, cultural and sexually diverse backgrounds to help empower them to overcome misaligned belief systems that were blocking their mental health, their sense of harmony and well-being. My psychotherapy and counselling work are primarily Adlerian based and incorporates an eclectic array of cognitive, psychodynamic, experiential, somatic and evidence-based therapies.

I specialize working with trauma, grief, relationship issues, and narcissistic abuse. 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? Maybe the thought of walking away has crossed your mind, or maybe you have already walked away, but now you are trying to navigate the unknown and the future. 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.

Are you struggling with the daily pressures of life? Do you find yourself inundated by unhealthy thoughts and emotions which overwhelm and control your life? My name is Dela and I'm a Registered Psychotherapist with a passion for helping families and individuals like yourself learn how to regain balance by taking control of destructive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This includes working with individuals with a history of childhood neglect, abuse, trauma, work related issues, family problems, and psychological issues including anxiety, mood, and personality disorders.

As a Certified Nurse Psychotherapist (CNP) and a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), I counsel and support individuals and their families experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, attention deficit disorders and addiction issues. We also offer workplace mental health consultant services to help employers develop an effective employee mental health and wellness program tailored to the workplace environment. To customize a workplace mental health program from our service menu please see our Consulting Programs page for our workplace mental health programs.

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.

Currently, we are living in a world that is at best tense, and finding our peace is a daily struggle. In our lives, we are encouraged to, told, and at times, forced to continue as if nothing is happening or seriously wrong. In my practice, I provide space for open dialogue and a holistic approach to therapy which encourages recovery and healing. In my over 17 years of working as a clinical social worker with youths and adults ranging from diverse & intersectional backgrounds, I have learned that the space we create together in combination with the relational work is the most important.

Hi, I’m Michaela! I hold a Behavioural Psychology undergraduate degree and a Masters of Social Work. I spent five years working in acute inpatient psychiatric care for children and youth ages 5-17 and currently work as a mental health social worker in the emergency department at my local hospital. My experience with youth has allowed me to understand both the situational and developmental implications of being an adolescent in today’s world.

Dr. Lisa Bourque has worked in a private practice and a hospital setting for over 10 years. Dr. Lisa Bourque offers cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to individuals, couples, and families. .CBT helps clients understand how their thoughts and behaviors influence their feelings. Dr. Lisa Bourque has a special interest in treating anxiety disorders (panic attacks, agoraphobia, social phobia, specific phobia, generalized anxiety disorder, trauma, and posttraumatic stress disorder), mood disorders, anger management, stress management, addiction, self-esteem, and relationship issues. Sliding scale and self-referrals accepted, along with third party insurance referrals such as WSIB, Manulife, Sunlife, and Great West Life.

Katherine is a licenced clinical, counselling, and health psychologist. She is the Director of the Centre for Functional Integrative Therapy (CFIT) in Hamilton, Ontario and is the founder of eFIT Institute. She is a psychologist at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton in the Eating Disorder Program and is an Assistant Professor at McMaster University in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neuroscience. Katherine completed her Ph.D. at the University of Toronto and her pre and postdoctoral residency at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in the Borderline Personality Disorder Clinic and Inpatient Trauma Unit.

Are you struggling to juggle jobs, finances, parenting, and life in general? It is so easy to become overwhelmed and feel stuck, and this can set you up for conflict and chaos. I believe that you want to have healthy, connected relationships and to feel like you matter and are heard.

I have worked with individuals, couples and families in private practice since 1983. Couples and families are a primary focus of mine including those struggling with issues of life transitions, mental health, sexuality, sexual compulsive disorders, substance and process addictions, as well as emotional and physical affairs. I am trained in systemic models of interventions that allow for a dual focus on the needs of the individual as well as those of the relationship. I am an Approved Supervisor with AAMFT which affords me the privilege of supervising psychotherapists and clinicians in the community interested in systemic models.

I have an interest in helping people of all different backgrounds but am especially interested in supporting individuals who are healing from trauma. I have a special interest in deconstructing from religious cults, spiritual abuse, and purity culture. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for healing and growth.

Are you new to therapy, and need a supportive, you-focused introduction to life-changing self-awareness? Maybe you've been doing therapy for years, but feel like something from the process is "missing"? Do you still feeling stuck, despite how many breathing exercises and positive self-talk you do? Struggling with childhood trauma, eating challenges, anxiety, grief (or all of the above?). Then let's talk! Using a combination of talk therapy, body-based somatics, critical reframing and psychoeducation, I work with individuals and clients to go DEEPER and get the support and results they're looking for.

My education and experience has led me to a profound passion for the restoration of people. I value understanding how the human mind functions on a day to day basis. My education and experience in Marriage (Couple) and Family Therapy has led me to further expertise on topics including communication, conflict resolution, relationship issues, sex and stress within relationships. I believe therapy should never be seen as a failure, but rather as an avenue of growth and restoration.

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) accepting new clients in person and virtually with sliding scale. Proudly supporting BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ folks with their mental health. As an immigrant and member of the Queer community, I want to be there for others who struggle to have their unique experiences understood. So if you’re racialized or have experienced racial trauma, are a first or second generation immigrant, are Queer, and/or need support with changes that are affecting your mental health: Welcome. This is a space for you to be safe, seen and fiercely supported.