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
Life has many dilemmas, but at the same time, we have the strength to thrive, when supported through an engaging, therapeutic relationship. Through collaboration and insight, I will help you develop new skills and meaningful and lasting changes to achieve your dreams and aspirations. Specialties include depression and anxiety, relationship/family conflict, suicidal thoughts and self-harm, traum...
Quite often people are reluctant to admit to having problems. Life is difficult when your problems are long lasting and impair your ability to function adequately in the world ie at work, school or in the home. Life is difficult when you can't seem to maintain satisfying, safe relationships w/others. You may feel that there's something wrong with you or that you just aren't ever going to be abl...
I work with individuals who have experienced trauma during childhood or as adults. Trauma alters our psychophysiology (the way in which the body and mind interact) leading to a variety of mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, addiction and some personality disorders. My main approach to treatment is helping clients understand and manage their autonomic nervous system. When clie...
Reaching out for help can be difficult. Whether this is your first time seeking help or not, I am happy to work together with you to determine your needs. I enjoy working with individuals who struggle with substance use disorder, codependency, grief & loss, mood disorders, trauma, PTSD, eating disorders and interpersonal relationship issues. I work from a variety of modalities to suit your need...
Do you find yourself feeling worried? Are you struggling to find fulfillment in your daily life? Would you like to feel heard and understood? I will work with you to create a strong, collaborative relationship while assisting you in making meaningful change. I provide therapy to adults, adolescents, and children who are experiencing issues related to stress, anxiety, depression, and significant...
Do you often find yourself angry, overwhelmed or sad, but you're not really sure why? Maybe you know why you're angry, overwhelmed or sad, but you're not sure how to address the pertinent issues. You may feel as though your life is falling apart, but you don't know where to turn to get back on track. This is where I can help; whether it's understand and empathy, or someone to motivate you to ma...
Ashley McCarthy
Salt Lake City
Utah
Ashley McCarthy
Salt Lake City
Utah
I enjoying working with individuals, as well as facilitating skills groups. I currently work with individuals that are navigating various life events, and attempting to improve their quality of life! In addition, many of the people I see look for assistance in navigating faith transitions, relationship difficulties, ruminative thoughts, trauma, and ineffective patterns of behavior. I enjoy a DB...
John X Allemand
New Orleans
Louisiana
John X Allemand
New Orleans
Louisiana
My work is influenced by the thought of existentialist philosophers and psychologists who speak with compassion to a profound and uniquely human dilemma: we are both burdened with and ennobled by a quest for meaning in the face of suffering. Psychotherapy provides a safe and intimate space in which we might expand our capacity to bear suffering and to find meaning within and through it. Depth...
I believe that oftentimes people come to therapy because they want to heal and that healing can happen through a trusted connection with a therapist; I move at the pace of trust. I strive to provide empathic and authentic care to individuals 13+. I graduated from Saint Mary's University with a Master's Degree in Counseling and Psychological Services. Prior to earning my degree I worked in...
Margie Ewald
Chicago
Illinois
Margie Ewald
Chicago
Illinois
Margie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor who received her MSW from UIC. Adulting can be hard and confusing, and most of us weren’t given a manual to navigate the difficulties that seem to arise constantly. Margie has 7 years of experience working in the field. Margie approaches each interaction with openness and understanding, validating unique...
Julianne Ludlam
Durham
North Carolina
Julianne Ludlam
Durham
North Carolina
I conduct psychological evaluations for adults, youth, and families. If your situation calls for an evaluation or assessment, you may be understandably concerned about what is involved and whom to trust. Whether you are trying to better understand yourself or are looking for diagnostic clarity, or whether you have been advised or required to seek an evaluation, you want assurance that you will ...
I see therapy as a place to practice courage and honesty, with the goal of creating more joy, humor, flexibility, and play in one's life, relationships, and work. I often see individuals dealing with complex issues such as depression, grief/loss, anxiety, recovery from trauma/abuse or neglect, postpartum or parenting issues, child emotional or behavioral concerns, relationship conflicts, or...
I have 6 years experience working with children and families. As a Registered Play Therapist, I offer a unique service to children who have experienced trauma and help them through the use of play. I also enjoy working with teens and adults. I have specialized training in working with domestic violence and sexual assault survivors through the use of EMDR and CPT. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitizat...
Life can be hard. Navigating it alone is even more difficult. As humans we are naturally relational creatures and crave social connection, especially when managing the struggles life brings our way. Counseling offers that social connection in a safe and nonjudgmental environment that is needed to successfully manage those struggles. Primarily using cognitive behavioral therapies, I aim to offer...