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
Sigma Counseling Services is a multicultural community mental health (MH) clinic. We offer affordable MH services related to substance abuse/dependence, mental retardation/pervasive development disorder, EAP, court ordered evaluation/treatments and counseling to individuals, couples, families and groups. Our services address a wide range of MH problems and are provided by dedicated and experien...
I am a practicing psychotherapist who has a vast knowledge base. I work with children/adolescents, families and marital discord. I also facilitate a support group for single women who are divorced or single....
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The struggle is real- for all of us. I am committed to helping a person grow toward improved insights and coping skills to resolve their problems and related emotions, in a non-judgmental and supportive manner. My goal is for one to learn more about themselves and to function at a higher level in the whole-person dimensions of their life. Whether one is motivated for short-term and situational...
Anita Astley is the founder of "Building Healthy Relationships" LLC. She is a licensed individual, couples, and family therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. Anita Astley's passion lies in helping people identify and achieve their life goals and promote overall personal wellness. During her extensive career Ms. Astley has helped individuals, couples, and families resolve a number ...
I am a skilled and experienced psychotherapist and certified yoga teacher offering an eclectic, individualized and holistic approach to clients. I provide ongoing or short term support, guidance and skills to those having difficulty coping with life transitions, dysfunctional patterns of thinking or behaviors and traumatic events. I treat adults, children and families who are open and willing t...
