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 am not accepting new clients at this time. As a clinical social worker, it is my passion to help adolescents and young adults navigate through life's toughest moments while focusing on their strengths and successes. My years of experience working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, chronic mental illness, and every day challenges allow me to address...
( English | español ) As a Multi-Lingual Mental Health Counselor, I've had the opportunity of working with English, Spanish, and Portuguese speaking populations. I had received extensive Play Therapy training and I am a Registered Play Therapist. I specialize in working with Major Depressive Disorder, Trauma, Personality Disorders, ADHD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Family, and Group...
"Once an experience is fully in awareness, fully accepted, then it can be coped with effectively, like any other clear reality." Carl R. Rogers, On Becoming a Person: A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy. Carl Rogers is one of multiple theorists therapists learn about during graduate school. His theory is strongly driven by respect for each human being and their capacity to grow given the right...
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of clinical experience, I bring a compassionate presence to build a partnership for change. Therapy is about understanding. I am committed to a collaborative process of discovery to build upon strengths and transform distress, isolation and fear into resilient action for meeting life's challenges. I focus on resilience and enjoy working wi...
Therapy is a powerful way of changing unhelpful patterns in our life and engaging in the process can help ease the dilemma of feeling stuck. In my work with clients I practice from a humanistic approach to understanding the person seeking treatment. My aim is to create connection through understanding and safety within the parameters of a secure therapeutic relationship to help stabilize crisis...
I specialize in treating adolescents and adults who suffer from depression, anxiety, or trauma-related issues. I am deeply passionate about my clients' well-being and bring 20 years of experience as a psychologist to help you manage or resolve most problems. I work closely with each client to obtain a deep understanding of their challenges, in order to tailor treatment to achieve lasting change...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 30 years of experience. Using a combination of Cognitive-Behavioral and Dialectical Behavior Therapies, I help you learn new skills to enhance your life and relationships and make the necessary changes you are looking for. I provide you with the necessary tools to make long-term changes in a short-term period. This means you can live your life, ...
I am a passionate and dedicated counselor who longs to see healing and redemption in the lives of the wounded and the broken. My background includes working with those who have experienced trauma, abuse, and suffering and consequently have attempted to cope with their pain in a variety of ways -- eating disorders, anxiety, depression, addictions, personality disorders, mood disorders, and more....
Feeling depressed, anxious, or unsettled? Relationships with ourselves and others can be messy. I help individuals and couples target opportunities for growth and explore ways to achieve greater life satisfaction. I take a relational approach, focusing on transparent communication and compassion. I aim to foster healthy relationships, increase self-awareness, and promote grace and self-love. I...
As a counselor I work with individuals, couples, families and teens. I particularly work well with marriages in trouble, depressed clients, grief, trauma issues and anxiety. My passion is working with couples. I believe in marriage and I love working with couples and families, helping them get their lives back on the right track. We also offer a self written program for premarital couples. I...
There's nothing "wrong" with you. I've been practicing for a number of years and can tell you without a doubt that anxiety, depression, fear, anger and insecurity are all aspects of the human condition. Everybody has them to some degree - though of course they can reach a level of intensity where we feel the need to reach out for help. If one or more of these challenges is troubling you, it's...
My counseling background includes working with adults, adolescents and families. If you feel you are someone who is having difficulty with problems such as depression, anxiety, stress and/or are struggling with a life/career transition, I am here to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment to help you work through your problems and achieve your goals. My goals are to work with...
Therapy is all about helping clients in a way that makes sense for them - it's a mutually agreed upon experience that can be interactive and playful. Going to therapy doesn't mean something is "wrong," and doesn't even have to be about making changes or setting goals. It can be as simple and positive as sitting with a stranger, being heard and gaining insight. My style is eclectic and tailored ...
I believe therapy can be for anyone. I provide a judgment-free space where you can be yourself while navigating your concerns on your path to growth and change. Common issues that my clients face are overwhelming emotions, difficulty maintaining work-life balance, conflict in relationships, navigating life changes and stressors, and working through past traumas. I have a warm and direct approac...
I sincerely believe that people can change. Sometimes we just need help navigating that process. If you are experiencing distress, despair, or maybe just feel lost, I will help you find a solution. My approach involves helping people get unstuck from the destructive traps that we find ourselves in. I can help you tap into your internal strength, tenacity, and motivation. This will empower you t...
