Find a Therapist for Boundaries
Browse therapists who help with boundaries and boundary setting. Watch their intro videos to find the right fit before booking.
Setting healthy boundaries is essential for protecting your well-being and maintaining balanced relationships. Whether you struggle to say no, feel overwhelmed by others' expectations, or want to communicate your needs more clearly, therapy can help you build this important skill.
On First Session, you can browse therapists who specialize in boundaries and boundary setting, watch their intro videos, and book directly online. Credentials are verified during onboarding. Find a therapist who can support you in creating healthier dynamics in your life.
Andrea Montello
Psychologist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Andrea Montello
Psychologist
She/Her
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Childhood trauma, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Trauma, Trauma processing, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Sports Performance, Specific phobias, Social anxiety, Depression, Emotional Numbness, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Performance anxiety, Grief Processing, Nervous system regulation
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Childhood trauma, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Trauma, Trauma processing, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Sports Performance, Specific phobias, Social anxiety, Depression, Emotional Numbness, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Performance anxiety, Grief Processing, Nervous system regulation
Alicia Panchal
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Alicia Panchal
Registered Social Worker
Anxiety, Attachment, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Children/Teens, Depression, Eating disorders, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image, Panic attacks, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Self-esteem, Social anxiety, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Grief and Loss
Anxiety, Attachment, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Children/Teens, Depression, Eating disorders, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image, Panic attacks, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Self-esteem, Social anxiety, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Grief and Loss
Lisa Schwartz
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in NS and ON.
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Lisa Schwartz
Registered Social Worker
she/her
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Children/Teens, Familial and social relationships, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Dating challenges, Childhood trauma, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Navigating challenging relationships, Parental divorce, Parenting, Meaning and purpose, Life transitions, Low mood, People pleasing, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, School challenges, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Children/Teens, Familial and social relationships, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Dating challenges, Childhood trauma, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Navigating challenging relationships, Parental divorce, Parenting, Meaning and purpose, Life transitions, Low mood, People pleasing, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, School challenges, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Michael Kang
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, NT, YT, NU, AB, BC, NL, and SK.
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Michael Kang
Registered Psychotherapist
ADHD, Anger Management, Addiction, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Caregiver burnout, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Low mood, School challenges, Self harm, College or University Coaching, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Racism, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC, Grief and Loss
ADHD, Anger Management, Addiction, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Caregiver burnout, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Low mood, School challenges, Self harm, College or University Coaching, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Racism, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC, Grief and Loss
Alaleh Shakourianfard
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Alaleh Shakourianfard
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Low mood, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Intergenerational trauma, School challenges, Thought Restructuring, Supervising qualifying therapists, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Low mood, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Intergenerational trauma, School challenges, Thought Restructuring, Supervising qualifying therapists, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Andrew Goldstein
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Andrew Goldstein
Registered Social Worker
He/Him
Depression, Anxiety, Separation and divorce, Boundaries and boundary setting, Chronic and acute illness, Aging, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Creativity, Family Conflict, Break-up recovery, Familial and social relationships, Vulnerability, Trauma processing, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Depression, Anxiety, Separation and divorce, Boundaries and boundary setting, Chronic and acute illness, Aging, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Creativity, Family Conflict, Break-up recovery, Familial and social relationships, Vulnerability, Trauma processing, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Dale Bricker
Psychologist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Dale Bricker
Psychologist
He/Him/His
Self-Development, Stress, Relationships, Depression, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Career guidance, Conflict resolution, Effective communication, Family issues, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Workplace stress
Self-Development, Stress, Relationships, Depression, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Career guidance, Conflict resolution, Effective communication, Family issues, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Workplace stress
Halyna Polityka
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, AB, SK, MB, NL, YT, NT, and NU.
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Halyna Polityka
Registered Psychotherapist
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Couples, Decision making, Early childhood, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Supervising qualifying therapists, Stress, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Family issues, Relationships, Goal Setting, Emotional regulation, Career Performance, Work-Life Balance, Substance Use, Somatic Therapy, Sleeping difficulties
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Couples, Decision making, Early childhood, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Supervising qualifying therapists, Stress, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Family issues, Relationships, Goal Setting, Emotional regulation, Career Performance, Work-Life Balance, Substance Use, Somatic Therapy, Sleeping difficulties
Jupiter Vaughan
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in BC, SK, MB, ON, NL, YT, NU, and NT.
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Jupiter Vaughan
Registered Psychotherapist
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Negative body image, Panic attacks, PTSD, School challenges, Sexuality, Workplace stress, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Body Dysmorphia, Children/Teens, Grief and Loss
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Negative body image, Panic attacks, PTSD, School challenges, Sexuality, Workplace stress, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Body Dysmorphia, Children/Teens, Grief and Loss
Shannon Freud
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
Shannon Freud
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Addiction, ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Caregivers, Parenting, Caregiver burnout, Coming out and identity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Eating disorders, Couples Therapy, Depression, LGBTQ2IA+, Racism, Attention and Impulsivity, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Addiction, ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Caregivers, Parenting, Caregiver burnout, Coming out and identity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Eating disorders, Couples Therapy, Depression, LGBTQ2IA+, Racism, Attention and Impulsivity, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Paula Fernández
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
Paula Fernández
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Wellness Counselling, Dating challenges, Identity and Self-Exploration, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Family issues, Mindfulness Practices, Life transitions, People pleasing, Self-esteem, Relationships, Transformative dream work, Spirituality, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Workplace stress, Women's Health, Grief and Loss
Wellness Counselling, Dating challenges, Identity and Self-Exploration, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Family issues, Mindfulness Practices, Life transitions, People pleasing, Self-esteem, Relationships, Transformative dream work, Spirituality, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Workplace stress, Women's Health, Grief and Loss
Natasha Sandy
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
Natasha Sandy
Registered Psychotherapist
Supervising qualifying therapists, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Trauma processing, Attachment wounds, Assertiveness, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Building Meaningful Connections, Workplace stress, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Trauma, Mental Decolonization, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Oppressive family dynamics, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Supervising qualifying therapists, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Trauma processing, Attachment wounds, Assertiveness, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Building Meaningful Connections, Workplace stress, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Trauma, Mental Decolonization, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Oppressive family dynamics, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
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What are boundaries?
Boundaries are the limits you set to protect your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. They define what you're comfortable with and how you want to be treated by others. Healthy boundaries help you maintain your sense of self while building respectful relationships. Many people struggle with boundaries due to upbringing, past experiences, or fear of conflict.
How can therapy help with boundary setting?
Therapy provides a supportive space to explore why setting boundaries feels difficult and to practice new ways of communicating your needs. A therapist can help you identify patterns that lead to over-giving or people-pleasing, understand your own limits, and develop language for expressing them. Over time, you may feel more confident advocating for yourself.
What should I expect when working on boundaries in therapy?
Your therapist will likely explore your history with boundaries—where you learned your current patterns and how they affect your relationships today. Sessions may involve identifying situations where you need firmer limits, role-playing difficult conversations, and processing the feelings that come up when you assert yourself. Progress often involves both insight and practice.
How do I find a therapist for boundary setting?
On First Session, you can filter by specialty to find therapists who work with boundaries. Each therapist has an intro video so you can get a sense of their approach before booking. Credentials are verified during onboarding, and you can book your first session directly online. Book a free consultation to see if a therapist is the right fit.
Is boundary work right for me?
If you often feel drained by others' demands, struggle to say no, or find yourself in relationships where your needs aren't respected, working on boundaries can be transformative. Therapy can help whether you're dealing with family dynamics, workplace stress, or romantic relationships. Building this skill can improve many areas of your life.
How do I get started?
Browse therapists on First Session who specialize in boundaries and boundary setting. Watch their intro videos to find someone who feels like a good fit. When you're ready, book your first session directly through the platform. Many therapists offer both online and in-person options. Start your search here.