Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Therapists in Markham, ON
Karina Ramdath (she/her)
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Karina will honour your skills, values, and experiences to help you improve your personal mental health, overcome trauma, and/or improve relationships. Karina provides effective therapy to help you achieve your wellness goals.
Jasmine Bruce
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
You deserve to feel lighter, calmer, and more connected to yourself and others. I help people move through trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Offering a safe, judgment-free space to untangle stress, trauma, anxiety, and self-doubt, finding ways forward that work for you.
Daniela Levi
Therapist
In the therapy room, I will work collaboratively with you on choosing your goals for therapy and I will utilize my expertise to help choose the type of treatment that best suits you. I value my relationship with my clients, and I will regularly check in with you about your experience of your progress and our work together.
Janalyn Dodds MSW, BSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker/ Psychotherapist
I am a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist with The Support Station, a Canadian-based, woman-owned organization that believes cost shouldn't be a barrier to accessing quality mental health and wellness support. Each client's session fees are adjusted according to not only their monthly income, but also any bills and debts paid out regularly get considered as well.
Shadan Mosavat
Clinical Counsellor, M.A, CCC.
I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and ADHD to help them understand and embrace the parts of themselves that are often hidden beneath these labels. I also support parents in discovering their most authentic and confident parenting style, free from the pressure of societal myths and expectations.
Lisa Willow
Registered Social Worker
Lisa Willow is a Registered Social Worker (MSW, ADHD-CCSP) and founder of West Coast Adult ADHD and Coast to Coast ADHD. She specializes in ADHD, anxiety, emotional regulation, and women's wellness. Lisa offers compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each client’s unique needs. Virtual sessions available across Canada.
Stephanie Campoli
MSW, RSW
Stephanie Campoli Psychotherapy is a trauma-focused practice in Oshawa, Ontario, offering in-person therapy and virtual psychotherapy across Ontario and Nova Scotia. The practice specializes in comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), trauma therapy, and addictions treatment, with particular expertise in supporting people living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and trauma.
Loreana La Civita
Registered Psychotherapist
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario offering trauma-informed, attachment-based therapy for teens and adults. I support clients navigating anxiety, OCD, disordered eating, emotional dysregulation, and neurodivergence (ADHD/autism). My style is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented, blending depth work with practical tools.
Jasmine Tsang
Registered Psychotherapist
Jasmine offers a therapeutic experience that is collaborative and affirming. She creates a safe environment where you can deeply explore you thoughts and emotions at your own pace. Jasmine guides you through intentional questioning, helping you uncover natural solutions that resonate and gain heightened awareness of the complexities of your issues.
Johanna Benoit
Registered Psychotherapist
NIHB provider, specializing in CPTSD and trauma, perinatal grief and loss, PTSD, anxiety, depression and borderline personality disorder.
Serena Welsh
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Hi, I'm Serena! I'm a Masters-level therapist in Ottawa working with teens, adults, and couples. I specialize in relationship concerns, emotion regulation, trauma, BPD, and Bipolar Disorder. My approach is warm, flexible, and judgment-free. Reach out for a free, 15-minute consult to see if we could be a good fit.
Erika Szabo
Registered Social Service Worker, Psychotherapist
My name is Erika. I'm a white, cis-gender queer woman with lived experience of complex trauma. I work from a person-centered, relational, and anti-oppressive lens and embody this in the work I do! Whether you're interested in meditation, art making, somatics, or simply an empathic ear, I will hold space for you in whatever way you need. BOOKING OPEN in-person and online across Ontario.
Niru Balasubramaniam
Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to explore life’s challenges and help you reconnect with your strengths. I work with adults, teens, and couples facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, and more. Using a client-centered, strengths-based approach, we’ll work together to create meaningful, lasting change.
Jessica Blair
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW (she, her)
Struggling with anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm? I offer virtual DBT and trauma-informed therapy for adults across Ontario. Compassionate, structured care for BPD, complex trauma, and more. Individual sessions, DBT groups, and full DBT packages available. Learn more at jessicablair.ca.
Tharshiga Elankeeran
Registered Psychotherapist MA RP, IMD (candidate)
I embrace the profound truth that we are all interconnected when we mindfully inhabit the present moment. As therapists, we acknowledge the intricate web of human experiences, emotions, and relationships. This awareness creates a nurturing space where clients can explore their inner landscapes with compassion. Together, we embark on a journey of empathy, resilience, and shared transformation.
True Roots Therapy-Alyssa Haim
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Providing evidence-based and trauma informed psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families
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Frequently Asked Questions About Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
What is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by intense emotional experiences, unstable sense of self, fear of abandonment, impulsive behaviours, and turbulent relationships. People with BPD often experience emotions more intensely and for longer than others, and may struggle to regulate or recover from distressing feelings. BPD affects approximately 1–2% of the population and is highly responsive to therapy — particularly Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
What is the most effective therapy for BPD?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is the gold-standard treatment for BPD, with the strongest research evidence. DBT builds skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Other evidence-supported approaches include Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT), Schema Therapy, and Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP). Many therapists also integrate elements of these approaches based on the individual's specific presentation.
Can BPD be treated successfully?
Yes — BPD has a much better prognosis than was historically assumed. Research shows that with appropriate treatment, many people with BPD experience significant reduction in symptoms and improved functioning over time. Long-term follow-up studies suggest that the majority of people who engage in DBT or other evidence-based treatment no longer meet diagnostic criteria for BPD within 10 years. Recovery is achievable, and therapy plays a central role.
What should I look for in a therapist for BPD?
Look for a therapist with specific training and experience in BPD and evidence-based approaches — particularly DBT. Because BPD involves relational intensity, it is especially important to find a therapist you feel genuinely safe with and who has a non-judgmental, validating stance. Ask potential therapists about their experience with BPD, their theoretical approach, and how they handle crises between sessions. A good therapeutic relationship is a strong predictor of outcomes in BPD treatment.
How long does BPD treatment typically take?
BPD treatment is typically longer-term — standard DBT runs for at least one year, and many people benefit from extended therapy of two to three years or more, particularly when complex trauma is involved. Meaningful progress is often seen within the first year: reduced crisis frequency, improved relationships, and greater emotional stability. The process is gradual but cumulative, and many people find therapy for BPD to be profoundly transformative.