Personality Disorders Therapists in Toronto, ON

We often attempt to manage overwhelming and painful emotions through a variety of temporary means that can create more problems than they solve (substances, self harm, disordered eating, numbing out, excessive self-criticism, etc.). My aim is to support you in developing new ways of coping with life’s difficulties, and help you maintain a more balanced sense of self and improved well-being.

It can be difficult to navigate our world especially when increased demands are placed on us either internally or from the outside. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you finding it difficult to find yourself with all of the noise and demands that are placed on you? Would you like to claim your personal power and learn how to be the best version of yourself on your own and in relationships? Whether you are suffering with anxiety or depression or a mixture of both, I can help. Perhaps you have a history of emotional, psychological, physical or sexual abuse, or you have been bullied or been in an invalidating environment, I can help.

Let's face it, sometimes life get complicated. It comes with many stressors and challenges. In these moments it becomes easy to get trapped in negative self-talk cycles, bouts of low mood, high levels of anxiety or stress and an uncertainty of what do next. As a psychotherapist I aim to work with you to develop skills and resources to combat the stressors that you are experiencing in life. I acknowledge that every person is a unique and complex human being and as a result I welcome you, as you are in order to help you become the person that you want to be.

In a nurturing and welcoming space, we'll grow together in our therapeutic alliance while fostering connection, creativity and vulnerability to support your journey of healing and personal development. With genuine care and curiosity, we will explore the depths of your mind, heart, and spirit. This is your journey, and I am here to offer support, and guidance as you uncover your inner strength to create the life that you desire and deserve and to let go of what no longer serves you!

I work with individuals in a reflective and warm approach, helping them navigate life’s stressors and boost their resilience. I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals in helping them identify underlying mindsets (ie. perfectionism, low self-esteem, “imposter syndrome”) and habits that hold them back. With over 10 years of clinical experience, I am committed to providing evidence-based treatments, tailored to the individual’s goals and needs, and doing so through a safe and trauma-informed lens.

I provide evidence-based assessment and treatment for adults experiencing anxiety (e.g., social anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, health anxiety, phobias), obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, perfectionism, posttraumatic stress, emotion regulation difficulties, insomnia, relationship difficulties, and life stress (e.g., related to major life transitions). My clinical approach is integrative, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I am currently receiving training and supervision in individual Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT).

Life can be challenging and take its toll. Though we're all doing the best we can, given our circumstances and the resources available to us, we all struggle sometimes and often need extra help from others to flourish. If you're reading this, then maybe you're considering therapy as one of those helpful resources for yourself. My one-on-one clinical work with adults experiencing a range of issues – anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, interpersonal conflict, major life transitions, and identity-related struggles, among others – has shown me just how helpful therapy can be.

I have developed Mindrelief, an online clinic for delivering online psychotherapy in Ontario.This is a new approach to effectively deliver evidence based therapy. When dealing with health problems, the one thing you should not be worried about is affording the care you need. We are shifting to an entirely FREE model with no cost associated for any of our packages. Moving forward, each session will consist of a Digital component plus a 20-minute Video Session. To continue with our program and new model.

Your Oasis of Calm - Take a step inside of our private wellness clinic and you will instantly be transported from the bustle of the vibrant neighbourhood outside into an oasis of healing and calm. Located just one block north of Queen Street West on the Ossington strip, we are passionate about working with each of our clients to create a personalized treatment program. Offering a range of regulated health modalities, we are here to support you in achieving your desired state of emotional balance by working through both the physical and psychological discomforts in your life.

If you are looking for a highly trained and experienced psychotherapist to work with for complex and/or longstanding psychological issues, please get in touch with me. In addition to my membership with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO), I am currently an advanced candidate training to become a psychoanalyst at the Toronto Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis (TICP).

I work with both individuals and couples that are seeking to restore balance, to connect and to bring meaning to their lives and their relationships in the face of life's questions and challenges. Within my practice I use a range of integrative techniques as understood through the lens of Psychodynamic Therapy and Mindfulness. In addition to individual and couples work, I also facilitate psychodynamic process groups.

My professional experience includes assessing, treating and working collaboratively with children, youth and adult clients who are struggling with PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, and low self esteem. I also support clients who may be struggling with social, personal adjustment and mental health challenges impacting their personal and professional lives.

My approach involves careful and considerate listening, a kind of listening that is mostly not found in everyday communication. Listening together to what you say about your own life allows for us to have a very different conversation, creating the space for you to explore often overlooked or unconscious parts of your experience, parts that may be underlying the distress that has brought you to therapy. Psychodynamic therapy and psychoanalysis allow for speaking what was priorly unspeakable, effecting insight, change, and relief from symptoms.

Do you feel anxious often, reliving events from your past or worrying about the future? Perhaps you second-guess yourself, struggling with your own mental wellness, your relationships, or family stress. That’s a miserable way to live, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Even when things seem like they will never improve, know that you can create and experience a happier future for yourself. You deserve not only to feel better, but to wake up every morning ready to enjoy the day. I can’t make that happen for you, but I can be your guide and show you the way to find happiness for yourself.

Do you often find yourself on an emotional rollercoaster, struggling to get a hold of strong urges and stay in control? We help people with intense emotions, self-defeating thoughts and unhealthy behaviours that get in the way of them feeling and functioning at their best. We're a team of therapists specializing in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and we're here to help you untangle longstanding patterns so that you can take back control over your emotions and live a more meaningful life.

As a psychotherapist, I learned that every client is unique, as such, I bring in different psychotherapy approaches and I tailor treatment according to my client's needs. This approach helps clients with; depression, stress, anxiety, grief and other emotional and psychological health issues.

Hey! I’m Joanna, or Jo, for short; pronouns she/they. I value authenticity, mutual respect, and self-agency, working collaboratively with clients. I draw from my lived experiences as a co-parent, Filipino immigrant to Canada, queer, neurodivergent, and in trauma recovery. With a background in Christian Theology and leanings towards Buddhist Philosophy, I believe spirituality is personal. I am passionate about helping my clients find meaning, live according to their values, and thrive in relationships.

I am a psychoanalyst and have been a psychotherapist for the past 14 years. My practice is trauma-informed, collaborative, anti-oppressive, multicultural, multiracial, multiethnic, and spans sexual orientation, gender identity, economic status and religious affiliation. My perspective is psychoanalytic but we are all different so I don't limit my approach. I am also trained in CBT and EFT. I am warm, empathetic, nonjudgemental and hope to work with you to create movement in your life. My areas of expertise include depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addiction, trauma.

I have been practicing for close to 20 years and currently work with older adolescents, adults, and couples. I am warm, patient, and active in therapy, guiding you to explore and therapeutically challenge ideas and dynamics that may be contributing to the maintenance of unhealthy patterns and painful feelings. Areas of expertise include substance use, family of origin issues, anxiety (e.g., generalized anxiety, panic, social anxiety), depression, self-esteem/self-criticism, life transitions, perfectionism, loss & grief. With couples, I often address issues with intimacy, commitment, trust, infidelity, communication, and attachment.

Dan works with adolescents, adults, queer folks and seniors from a strengths-based, client-centered domain. Through his warmth, humour, and genuine care, Dan helps people from traditionally marginalized populations and those who feel they have been forgotten about or left behind in some way. Dan’s interested in helping people stuck in grief – over the death of a loved one, a relationship ending, a change in the family dynamic, the loss of a pet or job. Trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, LGBTIQ+ issues, conflict, shame, and self-esteem can interrupt our daily lives and prevent us from healing. Dan’s insight,

I support young people who are aiming to learn new ways of accepting complex emotions, reducing emotional distress, improving emotional regulation, and increase meaning in their lives by learning to use effective coping skills to develop independence and accomplish their life goals. Fostering a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients is a fundamental component of my practice. I strive to create a secure base in my therapeutic relationships that allows for collaboration, while promoting a balance of acceptance and change in each client’s individual journey.

I have observed that the patients I care for struggle with the very things that make us human, namely difficult thoughts, beliefs, feelings, and the inner conflict and distress these create. Ultimately we want to feel free to be ourselves, fulfilled in our relationships, capable to meet life's challenges, satisfied with meaningful and purposeful lives. The path forward for many people includes a deep acceptance, not necessarily agreement, of the barriers interfering with life satisfaction, disempowering them and then generating space for creatively responding to them. Welcoming to all communities, nationalities and traditions.

Dr. Jackson is the clinical and forensic director of Forensic Services at Allied Psychological (APS). We are a team of psychologists and associates who are able to provide a range of services for personal, behavioural and legal related issues. We work with individuals, employers, lawyers, regulators as well as community agencies. Questions about confidentiality or specific needs that you would like to discuss call the main office. Main office: Toronto; however we have branch offices in Pickering, Brampton, Oakville and Ottawa. We are also able to provide video consultation and counselling when other options are not available.

Do you have negative thoughts and core beliefs that you’re not good enough, smart enough or worthy of unconditional love, success and joy? Are you having difficulty waking up in the morning, lack motivation or can’t fall asleep at night because your mind keeps spinning around in circles? Are you experiencing low mood, anxiety, stress or have had some difficult experiences in life that are keeping you stuck? You’ve acquired many strengths and coping skills but there’s still something holding you back from being the person you can and want to be. If that’s what brought you here, I can help.