Narcissism and Borderline Services at Centred Self
Narcissism and Borderline are often stigmatized and weaponized. Not here. Not with us.
We see personality disorders and personality patterns as something to be understood with care rather than judged.
Looking honestly at ourselves is rarely easy. If you're brave enough to seek help, we'd love to help you explore them.
Personality Disorders: Where we come in
Personality Disorders
If you live with traits of or have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, or another personality disorder, therapy can feel incredibly vulnerable and out of reach.
You may fear being judged, misunderstood, labeled, or exposed. Or, you may think that therapy simply won’t be beneficial for you and “why bother trying?”. But here’s the thing, it can be so helpful in guiding you towards health.
Personality patterns do not develop in isolation. Often, they began as ways to survive painful experiences, attachment wounds, or environments where emotional needs were not safely met.
Therapy offers a space where you do not have to perform, defend, or hide parts of yourself to be accepted. You can show and discuss all aspects of who you are.
BPD and NPD Therapy at Centred Self
BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) is finally being met with the care and understanding it deserves.
At Centred Self, we’ve long been committed to challenging stigma through writing, clinical work, and specialized support. And we have specialists who can help.
Borderline Personality Disorder and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (among many others) get stigmatized and thought to be 'unchanging' parts of identity. But our extensive research shows how we can work with it, addressing how personality disorders do not come out of nowhere but often stem from trauma.
Here, you’ll be met here with understanding and care. Not clinical judgement.
Can Narcissism be Healed in Therapy?
In this podcast episode, we unpack the key traits of narcissistic personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder, etc., breaking down the DSM-5 criteria and common misconceptions.
We also explore how therapists approach working with clients who have these diagnoses, what progress can look like, and whether lasting change is truly possible.
Nicole Moss (RPQ)
Nicole works both in-person and virtually to meet clients navigating personality disorders. In her experience at a mood disorder clinic, she fell in love with the complexity and care in meeting clients in this work - forming lasting relationships with those she was working with. She is passionate about navigating the stigma and shame attached to personality disorders, and working towards lasting change with her clients.
BPD and Narcissism in Couples
Nicole works with those with personality disorders in couples therapy. Being in relationship with those with personality disorder is complex. Nicole is here to help.
Grief and Loss of Self
Nicole works with those experiencing grief around loss of relationships, sense of identity and how these things often fit together after an intense argument or fight
Navigating Lasting Health
Healing can happen with personality disorders - it takes time, a trusting therapeutic relationship, and the ability to 'go there' with your therapist - even when it is challenging.
Rob Pepper (RP)
Rob has been working with personality disorders for years. Navigating ego wounds, past traumas, and diving into this work through the psychodynamic and Jungian lens.
Addressing Your Ego Wounds
How do you navigate how you want to be seen versus how others might actually see you? Why do you want to be seen that way? And how is it a struggle when others fail to see you that way?
Navigating Anger
Anger is the voice saying that you have been crossed - often by a boundary being crossed. Understanding your anger and its place can be helpful in your first step towards healing.
The Root of Your Problems
Through a Jungian lens, Rob guides you to understand where your patterns of relating might create real tensions in your relationship. And how to stop these cycles before they harm you.
Meet Dr. Ryan Bittinger (RPQ)
Ryan specializes in working with individuals and folks who are struggling in their relationships - sometimes turning to addictions or ways of coping that have harmed them for years. Ever feel like your ways of relating will never change? Dr. Ryan Bittinger (D. Psychotherapy) is here to help.
Relationship Strain in BPD/NPD
Ryan works with those who are struggling in their relationships. To be seen and heard and not silenced - or activated.
LGBTQIA+ Personality Disorders
It can be hard to navigate sex & gender, along with internalized shame that can come with being queer and navigating a personality disorder.
Understanding Your Attachments
How do you navigate your intimacy in relationships based on attachments? How have you stayed safe? Look deeper to find the root.
Centred Self is now offering In-Person Therapy!
Centred Self has partnered with Therapy Suites, right in the heart of downtown Toronto at St. Lawrence Market, to offer In-Person sessions!
If you are looking for in-person sessions, contact us today and we can set you up with an associate for your first free-consult