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
Dr. Sarah DeMarco is a Licensed Psychologist in New Jersey (#561800) and New York (#021383), and a Clinical Supervisor at Pirelli Clinical and Forensic Psychology, LLC. She earned an M.A. in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. DeMarco has worked with adults and adolescents in...
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RADIAS HEALTH, formerly South Metro Human Services, has an Outpatient Behavioral Clinic located in downtown St Paul near bus and train routes. Our professional staff see clients with a wide variety of concerns ranging from grief, relationships and mood disorders. We also have a certified DBT Program. RADIAS HEALTH delivers a client-focused approach to therapy and goal planning. Our staff provid...
I am passionate about helping those who suffer with mental health and dual disorders. My approach is empathetic and compassion first, with the goal of helping my clients overcome the obstacles in their lives that are inhibiting them from achieving fulfillment in life. No two clients are alike, therefore I treat each person's needs as I partner with them to heal the body, mind and spirit. My met...
As the founder of Restoration Counseling, I value a Spirit-centered world view and employ an eclectic approach to counseling. I rely heavily upon the methods of "person-centered" therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and Existential Therapy. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. I received a Masters degree in Counseling...
I am a fellow traveler on the adventurous, mysterious journey of life. On this journey, we are faced with obstacles we must overcome to reach our goals. When faced with an obstacle, we have several options. Ignore it and pretend it's not there (denial), turn around and go back (avoidance), say we are not quite ready to deal with it and wait for the "perfect" time (procrastinate), or, we can str...
Dr. Vining has decades of mental health experience. His research is broad-reaching to include reinforcer dose efficacy, curriculum-based measurement, academic interventions, and compliance training. He is published in professional, peer-reviewed journals, and was one of four psychologists selected to co-author a post-Katrina Response-to-Intervention book. Dr. Vining regularly presented on the...
Serving the community for almost 40 years. Specializing in Marriage, Family and Couples, Parenting/Adolescent Groups, Mood Disorders: Depression, Psychosis, Mania, Explosive Rage, Adolescent Development, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender Issues of Identity and Relationships, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, Addiction and HIV+ Lifestyle, Substance Abuse, Reach me...
I am a therapist with over ten years of experience providing assessment, crisis intervention and psychotherapy to individuals in the community. I assist individuals as they find the best solutions to dealing with mental health concerns, life transitions and accomplishment of goals.I believe that all individuals have within them the skills needed to lead an actualized, fulfilling and meaningful...
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I have been a Christian Counselor for over 35 years. Additionally, I have worked for the State of Florida for over 10 years as a counselor for troubled teens and families. I founded and started Living Sanctuary over 25 years ago. Through this time, I have pastored, counseled, and helped transformed many lives through God's word and love. Importantly, I am is a certified christian counselor and...
My private practice is different than most therapy practices. First, my practice is small. My job as director of the Lipscomb Family Therapy Center and position on the faculty in the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Lipscomb University allow me to limit my caseload to 5-7 clients. This assures that my clients receive the attention they deserve. Second, my role in academia places me at the...
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