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
The most important aspect of therapy is the working relationship between the client and therapist. Through being genuine and building trust, I work to create a safe environment that allows my clients to feel comfortable being open and honest. I meet my clients where they are and spend time understanding who they are and what they need. As a clinical psychologist, I work to individualize treatme...
Emotional pain is our systems way of telling us something needs attention, just as physical pain alerts us. Within a context of kindness, sensitivity and skill, patterns, longings and distress can be understood and resolved. Maybe you've been struggling awhile or a recent loss, injury or transition has made life feel unbearable. Drawing upon several evidenced based practices we can address any...
I am a Licensed Profession Clinical Counselor. I have been practicing clinical counseling for over 35 years and have been in private practice for over twenty-five years. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, couples, and family therapy for issues related to depression, anxiety, anger management, grief, trauma, addictions, involvement in the criminal justice syste...
People seek therapy for wide-ranging and deeply personal reasons. The common theme among these is the desire to improve some aspect of your emotional health. Together, we will work to explore and alleviate those areas of your psychological life which cause distress or limit your happiness. The human condition is complex and rich with meaning at all levels; therefore, my goal is to understand ea...
I believe that the therapy process really comes to life when we work together as a team! It is important that you feel safe and supported in our relationship while we navigate personal and unforeseen challenges. I will work to earn your trust so that together we can identify areas for change while creating goals to increase the quality of your life. I believe everyone has strengths to build upo...
(Not accepting new clients) I enjoy working with a variety of people and have extensive experience assisting individuals experiencing trauma related disorders, depression, anxiety, eating disordered behaviors, and life transitions. I work with adults of all races, cultures, sexual orientations, gender orientations, and religions. I assist clients to explore ways stresses, traumas, and significa...
Hello there! Making the decision to contact a counselor can be an intimidating and difficult step and here you ARE! My goal as a therapist include creating a safe space for you to be you without JUDGEMENT and to help you ease into the process of changing through providing support and encouragement. As we work together to build a personalized therapy plan, my hope is that you will gain a deeper...
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Stephanie counsels children, young adults and families. She specializes in helping people struggling with challenging life transitions, social skills, depression, personality disorders, and anxiety. During therapy, Stephanie creates a safe and open environment where her clients can feel comfortable exploring their troubles, behaviors, and emotions. S...
I deliver cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based treatments to adult, seniors, and teens with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment problems, such as anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship problems. I try to build on an individual's strengths and individualize therapy to each person's need. I believe psychotherapy can help individuals most effectively...
My passion is people. I have worked with individuals, couples and families for over 25 years. I learned early on that whether you are having trouble getting out of bed in the morning or feel like you'll never have the love in your life that you want, feeling heard, understood, and accepted is what opens the door to your new life. So my goal is not to change you into someone that you're not. My...
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in the therapy community for the past 10+ years. I create a safe, comfortable environment to share and explore the thoughts and areas of your life you want to change. My goal is to help you identify the challenges in your life and guide you through the necessary steps with appropriate therapeutic modalities to improve your situation, give you a...
**Currently not accepting new Clients**. Life can be challenging at times and wrought with frustrations, sadness or anxieties. However, with therapy, those challenges don't have to be insurmountable. I believe therapy is about guiding you toward an emotionally healthy path in order to create the life you desire. The fact that you are searching for a therapist who feels like a "good fit" for you...
As a seasoned licensed clinician, my passion for this field allows me to focus on each of my client's specific needs. In the complex world we are living, sometimes we experience stressful and sometimes debilitating emotional, mental and/or behavioral challenges. Therefore, in addition to various conventional modalities I utilize a strengths base approach that can help empower and assist in seek...
Healing from trauma is always a courageous act and I consider it a privilege to provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment that honors your unique journey. My approach to therapy is gentle, perceptive, and honest. Utilizing mindfulness as well as principles of contemporary neuroscience, I cultivate a therapeutic environment that evokes the possibility for deep transformation. As a...
I offer psychotherapy to adults, adolescents and their families. I can help you not let anxiety and depression get in the way of your life. I can help you have more satisfaction and happiness. I will help your family decrease conflict and increase harmony. I will assist you in living a life that honors your values. I partner with clients and we get results so you can enjoy your life more and mo...
