Borderline Personality Disorder is difficulty in relationships, intense fears of abandonment, mood instability such as anger and sadness, impulsivity, and thinking in terms of extremes. Thoughts surrounding relationships often cause the most harm, as people with BPD tend to have an over-idealized or extremely negative picture of the same relationship. Impulsiveness can lead to risk-taking. Some people with BPD can have suicidal thoughts or self-harm behaviors.
Available Treatment Options
Therapist interventions for BPD often involve challenging unhelpful thought patterns in terms of a person’s ideas about themselves and their relationships, such as in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Once challenged, therapy can then help alter these thought patterns to be more helpful and realistic.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Borderline Personality
I find that one of the keys to successful therapy is the ability to be heard and understood. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in private practice with over 18 years of experience, providing support and skill development to couples, families, individuals, and children. I believe that therapy is a collaborative effort and should occur in a safe, trusting environment to help explore...
My counseling style is family-centered, and blends a variety of therapeutic elements. Goals in therapy include self-actualization - setting & achieving personal goals that will help you realize your full potential. As a Veteran, I also specialize in PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and in Men’s issues. I enjoy creating a safe space where men can explore and share emotions/feelings. I work...
Sometimes life can become so overwhelming that we feel stuck and are unsure where to turn next. Sometimes in order to manage this stress, we turn to coping skills or patterns that are not helpful or healthy for us in the long run. For the past 10 years, I have worked with individuals to help them build awareness of any unhelpful patterns and behaviors that have gotten in way of living in line w...
I AM SEEING PEOPLE VIA PHONE OR OVER THE INTERNET AT THIS TIME! Call me at 727-906-6185. Dr Thomas Quinlan's interest in disordered eating behaviors and underlying psychological issues began while he was working at the Atlanta Center for Eating Disorders. It's there he undertook his detailed journey to comprehend how psychological distress, depression, anxiety, family issues and trauma all...
Passion and empathy combine to allow me to help many incredible people affirm their strengths and overcome obstacles. Developing a genuine rapport with the clients served is also essential to their success. A firm believer that we are all capable of amazing feats, I feel strongly that, at times, we just need help to gain clarity. Along with educational and practical experience, the realization...
My approach is to draw out your unique personal strengths rather than focusing on the problems in your life. In areas of your life in which you feel stuck, we will work together to understand and alter the cognitive and emotional systems that are holding you back from accessing your healthiest, most grounded self. Your therapy can be focussed on identifying solutions to challenging situations, ...
As a retired military combat veteran, I have a deep passion for helping first responders, military veterans, families and our community. I have worked with various mental health diagnoses and life setbacks including but not limited to: high stress relationships, depression, anxiety, family conflict, loss and grief, adolescent defiance, drug and alcohol dependency, PTSD, Trauma, family conflict ...
Pretending everything is fine is exhausting. Coping with everything life throws at you, juggling different roles, and trying to be all things to all people. You feel guilty and inadequate and worry that someday all those plates you're spinning will come crashing down. Maybe you're an amazing "somebody" who often feels like an invisible and overwhelmed "nobody." Or maybe if they see you, they wi...
I approach therapy from a trauma perspective because regardless if you’re experiencing depression, poor self esteem, relationship problems, divorce, abuse, anxiety/panic, addiction, self-harm, or simply procrastination — there’s likely something from your past that’s playing havoc with your life today. Whatever holds you captive will also reveal the key for your more positive future. That’s why...
Anxiety, depression, insecurity, low self-esteem, intrusive thoughts, relationship challenges at work, school, or home, shame: these problems can be understood and often overcome through therapy. I provide Psychodynamic Psychotherapy to individuals and couples and help others gain insight into maladaptive patterns of thinking and acting through mutual inquiry and authentic engagement. I special...
Are you sad or worried? Do you struggle with feeling not good enough in your work or with your relationships? Sometimes it seems that these feelings emerge without explanation, yet other times it feels like these feelings have been with you for years. Having these feelings or difficult memories can leave you feeling lonely, stuck, and isolated. I want to support you and help you to move forward...
I believe that happiness and recovery are possible! Anxiety, depression, PTSD, partner conflict and family issues can make life hard and can make people feel stuck. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to change their lives to have more fulfillment and contentment. I want my clients to not just survive but to thrive. The first step is having the courage to get help....
We all need support sometimes, and although it can be scary, reaching out is the first step! With over 15 years of experience, I offer compassionate counseling services for individuals, families, adolescents, and children, and I also offer group therapy for select populations. I work with clients seeking help for depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, mood disorders, and many others...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years experience treating individuals, couples and families. My goal as a therapist is to provide a supportive, encouraging and motivating atmosphere for my clients to overcome the challenges they are facing. I believe that we all have the power within us to heal from the most difficult and painful experiences in life. I would like to help guide yo...
We are made for relationships. When we don't have good relationships, the rest of life becomes overwhelming. Therapy is about learning how to relate to people in a healthy way, with good boundaries, emotional intelligence, and (appropriate) love. By looking at the past and how it shapes the present, we can be more free to choose a different future. Healing comes for those who don't want to repe...
