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
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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The relationship between therapist and client is the most important aspect of the therapeutic environment. My aim as a therapist is to help you feel valued, understood, and respected. Throughout our work together, I will provide you with a space of compassion, patience, and safety. Together we can explore your goals and emotional difficulties which are associated with stress. I have experience...
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Saving the world and helping people is what I’ve wanted to do since I was 13yrs old. If you’re in search of a safe, therapeutic environment to discuss your thoughts, feelings and experiences I’d love to help you process and gain the tools needed to manage your mental health. My therapeutic style involves a collaborative approach that includes empathy, transparency, non-judgement and validation....
Therapy and inner healing can be very challenging; it requires dedication and a willingness to push through, even when times get difficult. I believe that the relationship we build together is not only of paramount importance, but is vital in the recovery process, which is why I dedicate myself to establishing a safe, trustworthy and nonjudgmental environment inside and outside of the office. M...
I specialize in psychological assessments and psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. Assessments are often conducted to assess for ADHD, autism, learning disorders, cognitive problems, and psychiatric disorders. I use an evidence based approach to assessment and provides treatment recommendations that make the evaluation meaningful to each individual. I also have extensive experience working...
