BPD Therapy:Support for a Brighter, More Stable Future
Compassionate, specialized therapy for teens, young adults and adults experiencing borderline personality disorder (BPD), self-harm, intense emotions, and relationship difficulties.
Borderline Personality Disorder Therapy That Helps You Move Forward
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) can affect the way you experience emotions, relationships and yourself. Emotions may feel extremely intense or change quickly, and relationships can sometimes feel overwhelming.
For some people, BPD may also involve impulsive behaviours, fears of abandonment, feelings of emptiness, difficulty managing anger, self-harm or suicidal thoughts. These experiences can look different from one person to another.
BPD therapy provides a supportive, non-judgmental space to understand these patterns and develop practical skills for managing difficult emotions and building healthier relationships.
BPD Therapy Can Help With:
- Emotional regulation
- Relationship difficulties
- Fear of abandonment
- Impulsive behaviours
- Self-harm and urges to self-harm
- Anxiety and depression
- Difficulties with identity and self-esteem
- Managing conflict and intense reactions
Help for Suicidal Thoughts
If you’re feeling like you want to end your life, it’s important to tell someone. Help and support is available right now if you need it. You do not have to struggle with difficult feelings alone.
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Suicide Crisis Helpline (Ontario)
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Highly Prevalent Co-Occurring Conditions
BPD rarely occurs in isolation. It frequently co-exists with other mental health conditions, which can complicate diagnosis and require specialized, dual-focus treatment.
Self-Harm
Eating Disorders
Higher rates of disordered eating, including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder, are common in people with BPD.
Narcissistic or Antisocial Personality Traits
Some individuals may also present with narcissistic or antisocial personality traits, which can complicate diagnosis and treatment.
Mood Disorders
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Dysthymia and Bipolar Disorder are commonly experienced alongside BPD.
Trauma-Related Conditions
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), often stemming from childhood trauma, are frequent co-occurring conditions.
Substance Use Disorders
Support for Every Stage and Experience
BPD can affect people differently. We provide specialized, compassionate support for teens and young adults, women, and men.
Teens & Young Adults
Women
Men
Men with BPD are often misunderstood and frequently misdiagnosed with conditions like PTSD, ADHD or Antisocial Personality Disorder. Men may be less likely to recognize their symptoms or seek help, which can increase the risk of crisis situations.
Meet Your BPD Therapist
Alyssa Nohar, RP Qualifying
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Alyssa works with teens and young adults who are carrying a lot, from the quiet heaviness of anxiety and depression to the harder moments that come with self-harm or big, hard-to-name emotions. She uses DBT, CBT, ACT and Emotion-Focused Therapy to help you feel less alone, make sense of intense emotions and build practical skills for the days that feel like too much.
“Therapy can help you make sense of what feels overwhelming and find healthier ways to cope. You don’t have to navigate this alone.”
— Alyssa
A Compassionate, Evidence-Based Approach
Our therapists use proven methods tailored to your unique relationship. We combine evidence-based techniques with empathy and real-life insight to help you move from conflict to connection.
Connect
Create a safe space to understand what is happening.
Understand
Explore patterns, needs, and needs together.
Grow
Build stronger skills and lasting positive change.
Take the First Step Toward a More Hopeful Future
If BPD, intense emotions, relationship difficulties or self-harm are affecting your everyday life, connect with Alyssa to find out whether therapy may be a good fit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Anxiety Therapy
What type of therapy is used for borderline personality disorder?
- BPD is commonly treated with psychotherapy. Alyssa draws on evidence-informed approaches including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy to help clients understand emotions, develop healthier coping strategies and improve relationships.
Can therapy help with self-harm or suicidal thoughts?
- Therapy can help people understand the emotions and triggers connected to self-harm and develop safer ways to cope with distress. Alyssa provides support for teens and young adults experiencing self-harm and difficult emotions.
Do I need a BPD diagnosis to start therapy?
- No. You do not need a formal BPD diagnosis to seek therapy. You may be experiencing intense emotions, relationship difficulties, fear of abandonment, impulsivity, self-harm or other challenges associated with BPD. Therapy can focus on what you're experiencing and the support you need.
Do you offer BPD therapy in Whitby, Toronto or online across Ontario?
- Yes. Impart Therapy provides psychotherapy from its Whitby location and offers virtual therapy to clients across Ontario. This makes it possible to access BPD therapy whether you're in Whitby, Toronto, the GTA or elsewhere in Ontario.
How to get started!
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Our number 647-458-1639
Impart Therapy provides counselling services to individuals and families across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area.