Personality Disorders Therapists in Downtown, Toronto, ON

If you experienced narcissistic abuse in your family, relationship or any other setting I understand how challenging it might be to heal the wounds, find your voice and self-esteem back. I believe that there's always a way to move forward and start to heal. What matters is that instead of giving up, you are seeking help and that means you are getting ready to use external and internal resources to move past what's causing you distress. I believe in providing a non-judgmental atmosphere where you feel safe to be yourself.

Navigating the different pathways of life can be challenging, and often, no one understands your story, and you may feel lost in figuring things out on your own. I am here to SUPPORT you because you haven't come this far to stay stuck here! Like Michael Jordan, "Obstacles do not have to stop you. You don't turn around and give up if you run into a wall. You figure out how to climb, go through, or work around it." As an experienced therapist, I can challenge you to become the best version of yourself by creating a customized treatment plan to help you achieve optimal mental health. I am accepting NEW Clients (individuals & couples).

Hi, I'm Dr. Sharon Chan, a Clinical Psychologist registered in Ontario to provide services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. I'm excited to be part of the MindFit team, a leading 30+ clinician private practice, or what I prefer to call a "mental health gym". Seeking support can be stigmatizing and impersonal - but it doesn't need to be! Just like a typical gym, MindFit is designed to be accessible and inviting to anyone looking to improve their emotional well-being. I use effective, evidence-based treatments and most importantly, do everything I can to ensure you feel supported, accepted, and valued.

*Not accepting clients but clinic is Insight & Wellness - Many of us have experienced life events that leave us feeling stuck. Therapy explores underlying emotions and beliefs, relational patterns, as well as promote coping skills to facilitate change, acceptance and freedom. I work collaboratively with you in a compassionate, understanding and safe environment to help you embrace aspects of yourself in a way that allows you to live freely. I work in a dynamic and innovative way to help you achieve your goals with a variety of approaches tailored to your individual and couple needs.

At Prevailing Minds, we bring together clinical skill and lived experience with mental health challenges. I’ve worked with individuals with mood disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance use issues, and many, many other challenges. I help people discover and maintain their motivation to change. My work is very goal-oriented so you can tell if you are making progress in our work together. I encourage taking learning out of the clinic and into the community and home. Sliding scale pricing is available depending on financial need. Please inquire!

Hello! My name is Tanya. I have been a registered social worker for over 14 years, specializing in the field of mental health. I also have a post-master's certificate in couple and family therapy. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals and couples dealing with a variety of clinical diagnoses and challenges. Over the years, I have dedicated many professional development hours to specialized training in ADHD, autism, anxiety spectrum disorders (OCD, GAD, panic disorder, etc.), personality disorders, and mood disorders.

How you connect with your therapist will be the most important factor in determining how you make progress in therapy. This bond and comfort to share personal information should start to build from the first meeting. With that in mind, I will provide a supportive, non-judgemental environment from which you can explore what is important to you. I have extensive training and experience (12 years counsellor; 9 years social worker, in hospitals, community settings and private practice) providing effective treatment for adult individuals, couples, groups, and supervising other therapists.

You often struggle in an anxious fawn-freeze response with narcissists in your life, afraid to express yourself for fear of abandonment, rejection and their emotional reactions. You tend to pedestal others, people-please and behave in ways for approval but it is exhausting. Compulsive control, fantasizing, caretaking and perfectionism with people, relationships and life make you live in an arena of constant expectation, the need to keep up appearances and never feeling good enough is tiring. You yearn to feel safe and express your true self, be present and build healthier relationships and trust your life's authentic path.

I trust pain is inevitable, but suffering is an option. In fact, what is right with us is greater than what is wrong with us. I help clients access their resilience, motivation, self-agency, self-determination, and inner goodness to reconstruct their narratives & live meaningful contented lives. I am Registered Psychotherapist; Registered Marriage & Family Therapist, & NIHB approved therapist (for Indigenous persons); working as a Clinical Therapist with CMHA. I have extensive experience in CBT, DBT, Couples Therapy, Sex Therapy (sexual dysfunction & sexual offence), Addictions (drugs, gambling), Forensic Therapy (minor crimes, DUI)

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.

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.

I am registered with the College of Psychologists (CPO) and all of my services include clinical supervision with CPO registered Psychologists, which inform my continued professional development. Research in the area of 'common factors' emphasizes the client-therapist relationship and factors that are unique to you and your life circumstances as important predictors for therapy success, and it informs my approach to support you in creating positive change. I meet clients non-judgmentally, and my approach is uniquely dynamic, collaborative, and solution-focused, with therapeutic presence and authenticity.

I offer personalized psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults and adolescents (11 to 18 years old). Psychodynamic psychotherapy is an approach focused on alleviating psychological distress and symptoms. Clients seek this form of therapy for a variety of reasons, often to overcome challenging emotions, behaviors, thoughts, or relationship issues. Central to my approach is a mindful and empathetic style of listening. Within our sessions, you'll be encouraged to engage in free association, a process of unrestricted self-expression.

Are you looking to better manage your emotions, shift unhelpful thoughts, patterns & behaviours? Do you feel overwhelmed by current challenges or past pain? Feel disconnected? Want a better relationship with yourself & others? I'm dedicated to helping people gain both the insights & skills that empower them to lead more satisfying lives. Most of my clients face challenges with: depression, anxiety, trauma (Complex & PTSD), substance abuse, self-harm, suicidality, eating & body-image, intense emotions (eg. anger, shame), self-esteem, grief, life transitions, & relationships. Many also have a history of interpersonal trauma.

Sarah Ahmed completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Masters of Social Work degree from University of Toronto, specializing in Mental Health and Addictions. Sarah has worked with a diverse clientele within a multitude of clinical inpatient and outpatient settings. Sarah provides individual and group counselling to individuals suffering from mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, coupled with co-occurring substance use issues. Additionally, Sarah also provides support for loved ones on how to sustain healthy relationships and manage life stressors.

Our Practice is focused on providing supportive and competent clinical supervision. Our supervisors facilitate psychotherapist professional development by helping you find your voice so that you can support your clients with your own unique skills and strengths. We will help you discover areas of potential growth and identify counter-transference when it emerges. We offer individual, dyadic, and group clinical supervision, as well as peer consultation groups to discuss all things psychotherapy.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, & are stuck in one place in life? When you're used to living in a state of chronic stress, feeling calm feels unfamiliar. This is the same reason you remain in chaotic relationships. You may perceive dysfunction as love & find yourself walking on eggshells in relationships. Life becomes exhausting & you end up experiencing stress and dissociation from the overwhelming environment you're exposed to. Regulating your nervous system & living a meaningful life can be a difficult journey but one that's worth exploring so you can live a self-sufficient life.

I have over 2 decades of counselling expertise. Special training in cognitive-behavior therapy at the Montreal General Hospital. I treat: anxiety/panic , fear of flying, depression, OCD, phobias, self-esteem, excessive worrying, procrastination, assertiveness, generalized anxiety, relationship isssues, sexual abuse and incest, insomnia, infertility, and general life stress. I also teach relaxation. I work with you, the client, together as a team on your goals. We will achieve your goals in a successful, organized manner. I offer warmth and empathy in a supportive environment. Contact me so that you can begin your awesome journey.

Hey, I am Ida- welcome! My approach is completely client-centred and grounded in empathy, authenticity and collaboration. Inclusivity and integrity are primary pillars in my practice with rapport-building being a fundamental component of a competent counselling culture. I aim to support individuals in finding balance within their lives and in their minds.

As a clinician with an extensive education background in neuroscience and psychology from the University of Toronto, I believe in an integrative and personalized approach to psychotherapy. Together, we will work on not only the psychological but also the biological and environmental contributors to your personal struggles. Many people feel stuck in life, but everyone has a unique story. I aim to tailor interventions to your needs by using evidence-based and effective frameworks such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and emotion-focused therapy (EFT).

NEW - Offering in person therapy on Mondays in Brampton. Do you feel a sense of disconnect from yourself? Do you feel at conflict with yourself and experience feelings of lack of control in your life and begin to wonder why? It’s important to understand that you can find the right support to guide you through these feelings. With the guidance of someone who cares deeply about your needs, we can begin to address and resolve what you think is important for you. I would be honoured to connect and support you in finding your way back to the best version of you, because I know it exists.

Life is ever changing, bringing unanticipated circumstances which may leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, and stressed. In addition to this, childhood trauma and family upbringing can also have long lasting effects on our choices as adults and the way in which we interact in relationships, preventing us from achieving fulfilment and healthy and positive connections with our partners and children. I can help you to develop tools that work for you to strengthen and drastically improve your self confidence, self image and relationship skills. I can help you understand and control feelings of anger, anxiety, depression, PTSD, Trauma, grief and much more.

My name is Dr. Allison Reeves and I am a registered Clinical and Forensic Psychologist in Ontario and an Assistant Professor in Psychology at the University of Guelph & Guelph-Humber. "Parkdale Psychology" is my clinical practice, which is located at Queen and Dufferin in South Parkdale, Toronto. I offer therapy services for those who are committed to personal growth and who are looking for support in overcoming life's challenges. I also provide couples therapy as well as assessment and diagnosis. My psychotherapy services are trauma informed and LGBTQ+ affirming.

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