Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Strathroy, ON
Gina- London Trauma Therapy
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Strathroy, ON N7G
Relationships are HARD, right? They certainly can be. This is can be even more true if you've experienced trauma in your earlier years. This earlier trauma can make parenting, marriage, long-term partnership and even friendships feel difficult. At times, when things feel really bad, the depression, anxiety and hopelessness can really set in. You might look at your spouse, your child or even your relationship within yourself and wonder "how did I end up here?". There are ways that you react- it feels like your body reacts way before your brain, and it makes you feel out of control. It would be so nice to feel in control and at ease.
Relationships are HARD, right? They certainly can be. This is can be even more true if you've experienced trauma in your earlier years. This earlier trauma can make parenting, marriage, long-term partnership and even friendships feel difficult. At times, when things feel really bad, the depression, anxiety and hopelessness can really set in. You might look at your spouse, your child or even your relationship within yourself and wonder "how did I end up here?". There are ways that you react- it feels like your body reacts way before your brain, and it makes you feel out of control. It would be so nice to feel in control and at ease.
Scholastica Asahchop - S A Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Strathroy, ON N7G
Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained and not sure of what to do? You are not alone because most people experience psychological issues from time to time in life and need help in resolving these challenges. Seeking professional help is pertinent in attaining and maintaining optimal mental health. I utilize both long-term and brief interventions approach to meet clients’ unique needs. I perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to clients' needs. I work from a strength based, trauma informed framework, evidence-based practices and committed to an anti-oppressive approach.
Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained and not sure of what to do? You are not alone because most people experience psychological issues from time to time in life and need help in resolving these challenges. Seeking professional help is pertinent in attaining and maintaining optimal mental health. I utilize both long-term and brief interventions approach to meet clients’ unique needs. I perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to clients' needs. I work from a strength based, trauma informed framework, evidence-based practices and committed to an anti-oppressive approach.
With over two decades of experience as a leader in the mental health field, I am a compassionate guide for teens, young adults, and parents navigating life's challenges. My career has focused on supporting youth struggling with mental health issues. As a mom myself, I understand the difficulties of adolescence and the transition to adulthood. I strive to help you rewrite negative self-stories with empathy, humor, and humility. I proudly serves families through a trauma-informed, healing-focused, and feminist lens. Her devotion is to empowering young people to overcome worries and thrive.
With over two decades of experience as a leader in the mental health field, I am a compassionate guide for teens, young adults, and parents navigating life's challenges. My career has focused on supporting youth struggling with mental health issues. As a mom myself, I understand the difficulties of adolescence and the transition to adulthood. I strive to help you rewrite negative self-stories with empathy, humor, and humility. I proudly serves families through a trauma-informed, healing-focused, and feminist lens. Her devotion is to empowering young people to overcome worries and thrive.
Dakota Grass
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Strathroy, ON N7G
I offer emotion-focused psychotherapy with individuals who have experienced relational trauma to assist in processing core emotions. I also work with couples who have experienced trauma and experience difficulties communicating effectively with each other. I offer substance use counselling related to exploring change, harm reduction, abstinence, and relapse prevention strategies. I am passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and thoroughly enjoy working with youth and young adults. I offer services through Blueprint Counselling, a London-based private practice.
I offer emotion-focused psychotherapy with individuals who have experienced relational trauma to assist in processing core emotions. I also work with couples who have experienced trauma and experience difficulties communicating effectively with each other. I offer substance use counselling related to exploring change, harm reduction, abstinence, and relapse prevention strategies. I am passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and thoroughly enjoy working with youth and young adults. I offer services through Blueprint Counselling, a London-based private practice.
Kathy Roberts
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Strathroy, ON N7G
Waitlist for new clients
NOTE: Unfortunately, I am NOT currently accepting new clients. I expect to have availability again in early September. If you think we might be a good fit, please reach out at that time. <> Maybe you or someone you love is struggling with anxiety, depression or eating challenges. It's hard ... I get it. I can help. I'm a highly-experienced therapist who works mostly with teens, young adults and their supportive families. I'm a people person ... compassionate, enthusiastic and down-to-earth.
NOTE: Unfortunately, I am NOT currently accepting new clients. I expect to have availability again in early September. If you think we might be a good fit, please reach out at that time. <> Maybe you or someone you love is struggling with anxiety, depression or eating challenges. It's hard ... I get it. I can help. I'm a highly-experienced therapist who works mostly with teens, young adults and their supportive families. I'm a people person ... compassionate, enthusiastic and down-to-earth.
Randi Elizabeth O'Hare
Registered Social Worker, MA, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Strathroy, ON N7G
Currently taking new clients! Feeling the need to make some changes? Perhaps you’re dealing with major life transitions that you’re not sure how to navigate & could use some guidance. Or, maybe you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-worth, or with romantic or family relationships. Whatever the issue, I’ll teach you effective tools to help you cope, move forward, & get to where you WANT to be. Swearing, loud laughing, and joking are perfectly OK to do in sessions with me! We’ll do more than just talk; I'll give you homework to help you practice skills and learn more about yourself.
Currently taking new clients! Feeling the need to make some changes? Perhaps you’re dealing with major life transitions that you’re not sure how to navigate & could use some guidance. Or, maybe you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-worth, or with romantic or family relationships. Whatever the issue, I’ll teach you effective tools to help you cope, move forward, & get to where you WANT to be. Swearing, loud laughing, and joking are perfectly OK to do in sessions with me! We’ll do more than just talk; I'll give you homework to help you practice skills and learn more about yourself.
Beginning your search for a therapist is a big step - I am here to walk alongside and understand you. I am client focused and strive to provide a safe and non judgmental place to work through your experiences. I hope to help you feel empowered, understood and heard. Although it can feel overwhelming, talking through challenges can help reduce unwanted feelings. Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, transitions, trauma, attachment, or some difficult life event? I am here to help, understand how you are living and to help provide some relief as you move forward in your life.
Beginning your search for a therapist is a big step - I am here to walk alongside and understand you. I am client focused and strive to provide a safe and non judgmental place to work through your experiences. I hope to help you feel empowered, understood and heard. Although it can feel overwhelming, talking through challenges can help reduce unwanted feelings. Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, transitions, trauma, attachment, or some difficult life event? I am here to help, understand how you are living and to help provide some relief as you move forward in your life.
Online Therapists
Amelia has been a Registered Social Worker for 24 years working with individuals, couples, and families who may have experienced intergenerational trauma or childhood developmental trauma, leading to mental health diagnosis such as anxiety, depression, or borderline personality disorder. As trauma causes stress on the body and conflict within relationships, the lives of the individuals who are struggling to understand why can often feel confused or lost. By giving them the knowledge and skills of how to accept the things they cannot change and to change the things they can control will assist them in building a life worth living.
Amelia has been a Registered Social Worker for 24 years working with individuals, couples, and families who may have experienced intergenerational trauma or childhood developmental trauma, leading to mental health diagnosis such as anxiety, depression, or borderline personality disorder. As trauma causes stress on the body and conflict within relationships, the lives of the individuals who are struggling to understand why can often feel confused or lost. By giving them the knowledge and skills of how to accept the things they cannot change and to change the things they can control will assist them in building a life worth living.
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.
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.
She developed and facilitated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy treatments for Depression, Bipolar, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and developed and facilitated Dialectical Behavioural Therapy programs used to treat Borderline Personality Disorders.
Life is filled with many challenges. We all use coping mechanisms that appear to make sense for these challenges. Sometimes these coping mechanisms stop working or cause us other difficulties when they are used for longer periods of time. I provide a safe and comfortable environment in which we can work together to develop skills and strategies that lead to change that can be maintained over the long-term. I am trained to offer Jon Kabat-Zinn's Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and have facilitated many treatment groups using these techniques. Mindfulness groups currently on hold.
She developed and facilitated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy treatments for Depression, Bipolar, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and developed and facilitated Dialectical Behavioural Therapy programs used to treat Borderline Personality Disorders.
Life is filled with many challenges. We all use coping mechanisms that appear to make sense for these challenges. Sometimes these coping mechanisms stop working or cause us other difficulties when they are used for longer periods of time. I provide a safe and comfortable environment in which we can work together to develop skills and strategies that lead to change that can be maintained over the long-term. I am trained to offer Jon Kabat-Zinn's Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and have facilitated many treatment groups using these techniques. Mindfulness groups currently on hold.
I support adolescents and adults on a wide range of concerns including self-esteem and body image, anxiety, depression, trauma, BPD, relationship challenges, ADHD, and other life challenges.
Are you looking for a therapist to support and empower you on your journey toward growth and healing? I am committed to promoting a safe, open, and non-judgemental space. I strive to build a trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients through empathy, authenticity, and collaboration. The goal is to help you navigate through the challenges you are experiencing and facilitate meaningful change.
I support adolescents and adults on a wide range of concerns including self-esteem and body image, anxiety, depression, trauma, BPD, relationship challenges, ADHD, and other life challenges.
Are you looking for a therapist to support and empower you on your journey toward growth and healing? I am committed to promoting a safe, open, and non-judgemental space. I strive to build a trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients through empathy, authenticity, and collaboration. The goal is to help you navigate through the challenges you are experiencing and facilitate meaningful change.
Hayley Ratcliffe
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1G
I typically find myself working with younger people who struggle with diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, ADHD, Autism, and BPD.
I want to meet you where you are and work with you to help you find who you want to be. I like to be lighthearted and use humor in my practice. I also call myself a Gen Z therapist. My educational background of an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Women’s and Gender Studies has profoundly shaped my perspective and provided me with an intersectional feminist lens to work with a diverse group of people.
I typically find myself working with younger people who struggle with diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, ADHD, Autism, and BPD.
I want to meet you where you are and work with you to help you find who you want to be. I like to be lighthearted and use humor in my practice. I also call myself a Gen Z therapist. My educational background of an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Women’s and Gender Studies has profoundly shaped my perspective and provided me with an intersectional feminist lens to work with a diverse group of people.
Soha Elsayed
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MBA
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2N (Online Only)
Throughout my professional experience as a clinician, I have had the privilege and honor to help thousands of people like yourself with a wide range of issues like depression, anxiety, BPD, addiction, grief, parenting, chronic illness.
Being anxious, sad, overwhelmed or having no hope can have a negative impact on your physical and mental health. Seeking help might not be easy; and opening up and revealing yourself in therapy can be intimidating. This is why most people who suffer mentally and emotionally, do not seek help, often being forced to cope in unhealthy ways to seek temporary relief. But you are here because you are seeking help, congratulations for taking your first step towards healing!
Throughout my professional experience as a clinician, I have had the privilege and honor to help thousands of people like yourself with a wide range of issues like depression, anxiety, BPD, addiction, grief, parenting, chronic illness.
Being anxious, sad, overwhelmed or having no hope can have a negative impact on your physical and mental health. Seeking help might not be easy; and opening up and revealing yourself in therapy can be intimidating. This is why most people who suffer mentally and emotionally, do not seek help, often being forced to cope in unhealthy ways to seek temporary relief. But you are here because you are seeking help, congratulations for taking your first step towards healing!
We are skilled treating adults who experience Borderline Personality Disorder or intense and unpredictable emotions using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Low Cost DBT & CPT Options Available - We are committed to compassionate and effective treatment for Individuals who experience intense and unpredictable emotions that can overwhelm them and make life challenging and painful. Individuals we treat also experience difficulties with impulsive and risky behaviours such as suicide, self-injurious behaviours, substance abuse, etc., extreme thinking, stormy relationships, and emptiness and difficulties knowing who they are and what they want from life. People often come to us when other treatments have not worked and when their lives are filled with chaos and misery. We are here to help.
We are skilled treating adults who experience Borderline Personality Disorder or intense and unpredictable emotions using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Low Cost DBT & CPT Options Available - We are committed to compassionate and effective treatment for Individuals who experience intense and unpredictable emotions that can overwhelm them and make life challenging and painful. Individuals we treat also experience difficulties with impulsive and risky behaviours such as suicide, self-injurious behaviours, substance abuse, etc., extreme thinking, stormy relationships, and emptiness and difficulties knowing who they are and what they want from life. People often come to us when other treatments have not worked and when their lives are filled with chaos and misery. We are here to help.
The Psychotherapy Spot
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6B (Online Only)
My area of expertise include life transitions, early childhood abandonment anxiety, codependency, autism, BPD, ADHD, perfectionism, self esteem and boundary issues, that result from a difficult childhood.
Do you struggle with chronic feelings of emptiness, the fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, a lack of knowing who you are at your core due to a distorted sense of self image and identity, emotional mood swings, social isolation, perfectionistic tendencies, procrastination, social anxiety and the effects of complex post traumatic stress? The effects of these struggles can result in anxiety, issues in relationships with yourself and others, job insecurity, and/or low self-worth. If you answered yes to any of the questions above, please know that you are not alone, and that I am trained to offer you support as a therapist.
My area of expertise include life transitions, early childhood abandonment anxiety, codependency, autism, BPD, ADHD, perfectionism, self esteem and boundary issues, that result from a difficult childhood.
Do you struggle with chronic feelings of emptiness, the fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, a lack of knowing who you are at your core due to a distorted sense of self image and identity, emotional mood swings, social isolation, perfectionistic tendencies, procrastination, social anxiety and the effects of complex post traumatic stress? The effects of these struggles can result in anxiety, issues in relationships with yourself and others, job insecurity, and/or low self-worth. If you answered yes to any of the questions above, please know that you are not alone, and that I am trained to offer you support as a therapist.
Shalyn Dussiaume Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2P
Some of her clinical expertise includes treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, addiction, trauma, post-partum challenges, borderline personality disorder, and more.
Shalyn Dussiaume-Good is a Registered Psychotherapist and is currently working with a wide variety of clients with varying life issues. Her therapy models include using CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).
Some of her clinical expertise includes treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, addiction, trauma, post-partum challenges, borderline personality disorder, and more.
Shalyn Dussiaume-Good is a Registered Psychotherapist and is currently working with a wide variety of clients with varying life issues. Her therapy models include using CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).
Judy Sowerby Counselling Service
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
London, ON N6H
Hello, the thought of beginning therapy can be overwhelming and intimidating. Often this distress has been distracting you from being present & happy in your life, sometimes, for as long as you can remember. Along with developing a healthy, trusting, therapeutic relationship, you will increase your ability to create a life that brings you joy. I successfully empower clients facing a wide variety of challenges, including: Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Violence, Relationship Breakdown, Childhood Trauma/Abuse, Attachment Wounds, PTSD & BPD.
Hello, the thought of beginning therapy can be overwhelming and intimidating. Often this distress has been distracting you from being present & happy in your life, sometimes, for as long as you can remember. Along with developing a healthy, trusting, therapeutic relationship, you will increase your ability to create a life that brings you joy. I successfully empower clients facing a wide variety of challenges, including: Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Violence, Relationship Breakdown, Childhood Trauma/Abuse, Attachment Wounds, PTSD & BPD.
I support clients navigating trauma, ptsd, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety and more.
Life can bring unpredictable and/or challenging moments in our lives, that may leave us feeling stagnant or unsure of how to move forward. If you're experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, or r other concerns with your mental well-being, you do not have to suffer alone. Perhaps you've experienced a past trauma that's got you stuck or unable to move forward. I'm here to support you in overcoming the challenges. It takes that one courageous step towards healing, that can bring the changes you desire to see in your life. If you're thinking about taking that step towards getting unstuck, let's take it together.
I support clients navigating trauma, ptsd, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety and more.
Life can bring unpredictable and/or challenging moments in our lives, that may leave us feeling stagnant or unsure of how to move forward. If you're experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, or r other concerns with your mental well-being, you do not have to suffer alone. Perhaps you've experienced a past trauma that's got you stuck or unable to move forward. I'm here to support you in overcoming the challenges. It takes that one courageous step towards healing, that can bring the changes you desire to see in your life. If you're thinking about taking that step towards getting unstuck, let's take it together.
I facilitated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy treatments for Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Social and Generalized Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and also facilitated Dialectical Behavioural Therapy programs for Borderline Personality Disorders.
I enjoy working with individuals, families, and couples. This might be the first time you are seeking counselling or you may be seeking for a different counselling experience, picking the right counsellor for you is important. It is important to understand how we interpret our experiences and how they affects us. Our environments also have the ability to impact the way we interpret our experiences and interactions; it can be helpful to develop an awareness of the common miscommunication we experience based on our past experiences and in challenging ourselves to take steps towards wellness.
I facilitated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy treatments for Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Social and Generalized Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and also facilitated Dialectical Behavioural Therapy programs for Borderline Personality Disorders.
I enjoy working with individuals, families, and couples. This might be the first time you are seeking counselling or you may be seeking for a different counselling experience, picking the right counsellor for you is important. It is important to understand how we interpret our experiences and how they affects us. Our environments also have the ability to impact the way we interpret our experiences and interactions; it can be helpful to develop an awareness of the common miscommunication we experience based on our past experiences and in challenging ourselves to take steps towards wellness.
Melissa Ponic
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BA, TITC-CT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windsor, ON N8W
Waitlist for new clients
My specialities include mental health disorders (anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder), trauma, addictions, stress management, self-harm, life transitions and adjustment, conflict management, and grief.
Life is full of complex problems and challenges and you do not have to navigate it alone. Through therapy we can set goals and empower positive change for you to live the happy, meaningful life you deserve. I am a Registered Social Worker with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and a Master’s of Social Work. I have been working primarily in the mental health and addiction’s sector for the past 10 years. I have completed a certification as a Clinical Traumatologist and completed EMDR Basic Training.
My specialities include mental health disorders (anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder), trauma, addictions, stress management, self-harm, life transitions and adjustment, conflict management, and grief.
Life is full of complex problems and challenges and you do not have to navigate it alone. Through therapy we can set goals and empower positive change for you to live the happy, meaningful life you deserve. I am a Registered Social Worker with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and a Master’s of Social Work. I have been working primarily in the mental health and addiction’s sector for the past 10 years. I have completed a certification as a Clinical Traumatologist and completed EMDR Basic Training.
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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.