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Borderline Personality Disorder BPD Therapists Offering Counselling in St John’s and Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador


The following therapists at Wave Counselling and Wellness offer evidence-based Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) therapy. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our therapists.

Choose from in-person counselling in our safe, private and relaxing therapy center in Paradise, NL, or the convenience of our online therapy services from the comfortable and familiar surroundings of home.


Ryan Harris, MSW, RSW

Ryan Harris, MSW, RSW

Ryan is a Registered Social Worker providing individual, couples and family therapy to children, youth and adults in St. John's, NL. He specializes in treating mood and anxiety challenges, borderline personality disorder, self-harm, emotion regulation, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and interpersonal dynamics in relationships.  Ryan holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Memorial University and a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University with a specialization in Individual, Group and Family Therapy. He is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and Solution-Focused…

Rick Parsons, MSW, RSW

Rick Parsons, MSW, RSW

Rick is a Registered Social Worker providing individual, couples and family therapy to adults in St. John's, NL. He specializes in the areas of couples and relationship therapy, and sex therapy. Rick has experience working with couples and relationships on issues relating to communication and conflict, infidelity and betrayal, and intimacy and sexuality. His sex therapy practice focuses on sexual health, sexual dysfunction, identity, and out-of-control sexual behaviours (i.e. sex and pornography addiction, preoccupation with masturbation, multiple infidelities, sex with anonymous partners or sex workers, and sexual risk-taking). Rick has experience working with those in non-traditional relationships (i.e. consensual…

Michaela Penney, MSW, RSW

Michaela Penney, MSW, RSW

Michaela is a Registered Social Worker providing individual and family therapy to children, youth, adults, and their families throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. She specializes in parenting skills, as well as the treatment of depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation and emotional regulation. Michaela holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology major, Sociology minor), Certificate in Criminology, Bachelor of Social Work, and Master of Social Work degrees from Memorial University. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT). Michaela continues to expand her knowledge base through ongoing…

Angela Davison M.Ed., RCC, CCC

Angela Davison, M.Ed., RCC, CCC

Angela is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Canadian Certified Counsellor providing individual, couples and family therapy to youth (16+) and adults. She specializes in treating emotion regulation, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), first responders, couples, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, single parenting and life transitions.  Angela holds a Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) and Bachelor of Police Studies from Memorial University, and a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology major, English minor) from Acadia University. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) for couples and individuals, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy…

Melanie Hickey, MSW, RSW

Melanie Hickey, MSW, RSW

Melanie is a Registered Social Worker providing individual, couples and family therapy to adults in St. John’s, NL. She specializes in working with couples and relationships, grief and loss, bereavement, anxiety, depression, stress and life transitions. With nearly 20 years of clinical experience, Melanie supports individuals and couples in enhancing their overall well-being. Melanie has completed advanced training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mental Health First Aid. She integrates these evidence-based therapies into her practice as well as, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and a trauma-informed approach.…

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