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
A "Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker" who specializes in working with adults, adolescents, families and couples. I have over 15 years experience working in community mental health and substance abuse agencies. I have been in private practice for over 8 years. My specialties include depression, anxiety/panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, substance...
A few years ago I read a joke: "Fish don't know they're in the water". The scenario is that Fish Number One asks Fish Number Two, "How's the water?" Fish Number Two responds, "What the hell is water?". The fish who is "in" the situation (hence the water) does not even realize its surrounding. Second what surrounds you is only normal because it's what you know. I got another one that I recently...
Joel earned his Master's in Social Work from Arizona State University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Joel has been practicing in the field for 10 years. Joel completed a 2 year counseling residency where he was extensively trained in CBT, DBT, ACT, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Gottman Couple's Therapy and in treating personality disorders. Joel also led DBT skills training grou...
Hello. I provide psychological testing and assessment. If you are wondering whether you (or your child) have an emotional, learning, or behavioral disorder, such as ADHD, Dyslexia, Depression, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar, or Borderline, then psychological testing is a helpful research-based way to get to the "root" of complex problems. Often, the results can help you obtain accommodations in school/coll...
April Mollner is currently accepting new clients in her private practice and tele-therapy. As nationally-recognized anti-bullying advocate and keynote speaker at psychological conferences in the country she specializes in trauma, affirmative therapy, addiction & recovery. April is also known for her work with transgender youth in Hollywood & leading therapy in marginalized populations. Life...
ONLINE COUNSELING AVAILABLE. I work with people who struggle with anxiety, mood swings, addictions, and marital problems. Life can be difficult at times, especially when we feel isolated. So often we wear masks for the benefit of those around us, while inside we suffer and abuse ourselves. Few people are truly the person inside that their friends perceive. Fewer still are those completely at pe...
Sarah Forsythe is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Mental Performance Coach. As a health and wellness enthusiast, Sarah harnesses her passion to help each person reach his or her full potential in life. Sarah treats individuals with a wide variety of needs, including anxiety, life transitions, and performance concerns. She utilizes a non-judgmental perspective in both clini...
Learn from the past, live for today, and hope for tomorrow! I am passionate about helping people and would love to help you in your journey! Trust is the key ingredient to counseling and I know that often the hardest part is asking for help. My goal is to empower people, focusing on strengths to achieve full potential and wellness. I have over 14 years of experience counseling and am a LPCC and...
Making your first therapy appointment can be daunting. As a psychotherapist, I get that. It is my priority to make individuals, couples, and families feel understood, heard, and respected. Here's your opportunity to make a change in your life. ..............................Life has its challenges. My therapeutic approach is to help you navigate the process of overcoming difficulties within your...
Life is hard. Sometimes, life can seem unbearable, especially when difficult events like trauma, loss, or relationship conflicts happen and lead to depression and anxiety. During difficult times, you may believe that you have no choice but to suffer in secret, especially with the continuing stigma of mental health issues. However, I want you to know that you don't have to suffer on your own....
Greetings. I believe a calm, congruent, and genuine approach in psychotherapy is essential and that your sense of safety in the therapeutic relationship is crucial. I take a respectful and affirming stance toward my clients, and believe that therapy is a collaborative process. My goal is to create a deeply supportive environment of trust and acceptance where we can safely discover and explore...
I specialize treating anxiety, relational issues and life transition challenges using an eclectic therapeutic approach. I incorporate aspects of psychodynamic therapy to encourage understanding of how past experiences create current patterns. Together we will reduce the symptoms of anxiety by cultivating skills and coping tools by using a Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy approach. Through...
Life is about relationships: Couples, Marriage, Families, Friends, Co-Workers. However, broken promises, lost love, abandonment, endless conflict, lack of trust, addictions, loss of intimacy, anger and avoidance all create fear, pain, rejection and loneliness. You feel disconnected and are in search of acceptance, belonging, comfort and safety. Using specialized methods of counseling, we can he...
( English | español ) Are you feeling overwhelmed and at times sense of guilt? At times life can be challenging - full of joys, sorrows and everything in between. Sometimes, the challenges seem too daunting or affect more than one area of life - relationships, career, physical and emotional health. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a holistic approach to therapy I assist individuals an...
As a therapist, my goal is to help you be in the place you feel most fulfilled, secure, and happy. We will work together so you are able to recognize, understand and resolve patterns and challenges that may be getting in your way. I will assist you in learning new ways to listen & communicate. I specialize in guiding people through their own healing process by addressing negative life experienc...
