Borderline Personality Disorder Therapists
Borderline personality disorder involves intense emotions and challenges in relationships. Connect with therapists on First Session who offer compassionate, informed support.
Living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can mean experiencing emotions very intensely, navigating challenging relationship patterns, and sometimes struggling with a sense of identity. These experiences can feel overwhelming, but therapy can offer meaningful support. Many people with BPD find that working with a knowledgeable, compassionate therapist helps them develop greater emotional stability and build healthier connections.
On First Session, you can browse therapists who have experience working with BPD. Watch their intro videos to get a sense of their approach and personality, then book a session directly online. All therapists have had their credentials verified during onboarding, helping you feel confident as you take this step.
Peta Stinson
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Peta Stinson
Registered Psychotherapist
Couples Therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Borderline Personality Disorder, General Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Infidelity, Break-up recovery, Separation and divorce, Attachment, Trauma, Domestic violence, Life transitions, Psychedelic therapy, Shadow Work, Meaning and purpose, Somatic Therapy, Personality & Mood Disorders
Couples Therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Borderline Personality Disorder, General Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Infidelity, Break-up recovery, Separation and divorce, Attachment, Trauma, Domestic violence, Life transitions, Psychedelic therapy, Shadow Work, Meaning and purpose, Somatic Therapy, Personality & Mood Disorders
Diane Brussell
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Diane Brussell
Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her, We/Us
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness Practices, Navigating challenging relationships, PTSD, Transformative dream work, Somatic Therapy, Personal Growth, Trauma processing
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness Practices, Navigating challenging relationships, PTSD, Transformative dream work, Somatic Therapy, Personal Growth, Trauma processing
Nicole Lobo
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, SK, MB, NL, and YT.
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Nicole Lobo
Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Parenting, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Attachment, Assertiveness, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Break-up recovery, Confidence, Couples Therapy, Dating challenges, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Family Conflict, Women's Health, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Supervising qualifying therapists, Stress, Social anxiety, Self-Development, Relationships, Pregnancy, Postnatal Care
Parenting, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Attachment, Assertiveness, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Break-up recovery, Confidence, Couples Therapy, Dating challenges, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Family Conflict, Women's Health, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Supervising qualifying therapists, Stress, Social anxiety, Self-Development, Relationships, Pregnancy, Postnatal Care
C. Nicole MacLeod
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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C. Nicole MacLeod
Registered Psychotherapist
she/ her
ADHD, Neurodiversity, Family issues, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety, Attachment, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphia, Borderline Personality Disorder, Brain injury, Building Self-Care Routines, Children/Teens, Conflict resolution, Couples, Depression, Emotional regulation, Eating disorders, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Learning disabilities, LGBTQ2IA+, Managing ADHD symptoms, Mindfulness Practices, Trauma, Grief and Loss
ADHD, Neurodiversity, Family issues, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety, Attachment, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphia, Borderline Personality Disorder, Brain injury, Building Self-Care Routines, Children/Teens, Conflict resolution, Couples, Depression, Emotional regulation, Eating disorders, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Learning disabilities, LGBTQ2IA+, Managing ADHD symptoms, Mindfulness Practices, Trauma, Grief and Loss
Lotus Huyen Vu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in SK, ON, AB, BC, and MB.
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Lotus Huyen Vu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Behavioural Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, Aging, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, Negative thinking and ruminating, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Mindfulness Practices, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Behavioural Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, Aging, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, Negative thinking and ruminating, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Mindfulness Practices, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Jennifer Henderson
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON and BC.
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Jennifer Henderson
Registered Social Worker
They/She
LGBTQ2IA+, Trauma processing, Emotional regulation, Trauma, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma, Coming out and identity, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Familial and social relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, Nervous system regulation, Neurodiversity, People pleasing, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Sexuality and gender issues, Suicidal ideation, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Stress, Grief and Loss
LGBTQ2IA+, Trauma processing, Emotional regulation, Trauma, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma, Coming out and identity, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Familial and social relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, Nervous system regulation, Neurodiversity, People pleasing, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Sexuality and gender issues, Suicidal ideation, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Stress, Grief and Loss
Eda Mucaj
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Eda Mucaj
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment wounds, Childhood trauma, Transformative dream work, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Addiction, Depression, Dissociation, Anger, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Chronic and acute illness, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating disorders, Emotional Numbness, Life transitions, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Personal Growth, Intimacy concerns, Perfectionism, Sleeping difficulties, Sexual issues, Grief and Loss
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment wounds, Childhood trauma, Transformative dream work, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Addiction, Depression, Dissociation, Anger, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Chronic and acute illness, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating disorders, Emotional Numbness, Life transitions, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Personal Growth, Intimacy concerns, Perfectionism, Sleeping difficulties, Sexual issues, Grief and Loss
Mohamad Shabib
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC, MB, ON, NT, AB, SK, YT, NU, and NL.
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Mohamad Shabib
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Addiction, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attention and Impulsivity, Borderline Personality Disorder, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Familial and social relationships, Empowerment, Depression, BIPOC
Addiction, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attention and Impulsivity, Borderline Personality Disorder, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Familial and social relationships, Empowerment, Depression, BIPOC
Megan Sherback
Psychologist
Virtual Sessions in AB, YT, NU, NS, and NB.
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Megan Sherback
Psychologist
she/her
Highly Sensitive Person, Borderline Personality Disorder, Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Anxiety, Attachment, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Self-esteem, Overwhelm, Imposter syndrome, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Meaning and purpose, Workplace stress, People pleasing, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Highly Sensitive Person, Borderline Personality Disorder, Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Anxiety, Attachment, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Self-esteem, Overwhelm, Imposter syndrome, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Meaning and purpose, Workplace stress, People pleasing, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Sheema Khan
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, and MB.
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Sheema Khan
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, College or University Coaching, Burnout, Career guidance, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Assertiveness, Cultural Challenges, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, BIPOC, Identity and Self-Exploration
ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, College or University Coaching, Burnout, Career guidance, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Assertiveness, Cultural Challenges, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, BIPOC, Identity and Self-Exploration
Meagan Gallacher
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Meagan Gallacher
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Addiction, ADHD, Adoption, Attention and Impulsivity, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Borderline Personality Disorder, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Goal Setting, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Infidelity, School challenges, Mindfulness Practices, People pleasing, Phobias, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Addiction, ADHD, Adoption, Attention and Impulsivity, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Borderline Personality Disorder, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Goal Setting, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Infidelity, School challenges, Mindfulness Practices, People pleasing, Phobias, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Emily Duggan
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Emily Duggan
Registered Psychotherapist
She/her
LGBTQ2IA+, Neurodiversity, Eating disorders, ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Borderline Personality Disorder, Coming out and identity, Childhood trauma, Children/Teens, Fears and phobia, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Depression, OCD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), PTSD, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Stress, Body Dysmorphia, Chronic and acute illness, Highly Sensitive Person, Identity and Self-Exploration
LGBTQ2IA+, Neurodiversity, Eating disorders, ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Borderline Personality Disorder, Coming out and identity, Childhood trauma, Children/Teens, Fears and phobia, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Depression, OCD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), PTSD, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Stress, Body Dysmorphia, Chronic and acute illness, Highly Sensitive Person, Identity and Self-Exploration
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What is borderline personality disorder?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by patterns of intense emotions, unstable relationships, and challenges with self-image. People with BPD may experience rapid mood shifts, fear of abandonment, impulsive behaviors, and difficulty regulating emotions. It's important to know that BPD is treatable, and many people experience significant improvement with the right support.
Who might benefit from therapy for BPD?
Therapy for BPD may be helpful if you experience intense emotional reactions, difficulty maintaining stable relationships, a shifting sense of identity, or patterns of impulsive behavior. Whether you have a formal diagnosis or simply recognize these patterns in yourself, working with a therapist who understands BPD can provide valuable tools and support.
What's it like to work on BPD in therapy?
Therapy for BPD often focuses on understanding emotional patterns, building skills for regulation, and improving relationships. Some therapists use specific approaches like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which teaches mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. Others may integrate different methods based on your unique needs. The therapeutic relationship itself is often an important part of the healing process.
How long does therapy for BPD typically take?
The length of therapy varies depending on individual circumstances and goals. Some people benefit from longer-term work to address deeper patterns, while others may focus on building specific skills over a shorter period. Your therapist can help you set realistic expectations and adjust the approach as you progress.
How do I know if a therapist is right for me?
Finding the right therapist often involves a combination of practical factors and personal fit. On First Session, you can watch therapist intro videos to get a sense of their style and approach before booking. Look for someone who feels warm, understanding, and knowledgeable about BPD. Many therapists offer free consultations, which can help you decide if they're a good match.
How do I book a session?
Browse therapists on First Session who work with BPD. Watch their intro videos, review their profiles, and when you find someone who feels right, book a session directly online. Taking this step is an act of self-care, and you deserve support that meets you where you are.