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
I specialize in all mood, behavioral, an addictive disorders. I also have extensive training an education in treating trauma especially active duty military and veterans with PTSD. I do not fit the stereotype of a therapist in a suit and tie. you will usually find me in jeans and sneakers. I believe in making my clients comfortable with the therapeutic process....
I am a seasoned and mature psychoanalyst offering patients an in-depth therapy experience with the goal of very real change. I see most all late adolescent and adult patient populations. I offer several specialties including psychoanalysis, psychotherapy and supportive counseling. Please note that I have extensive experience treating post-traumatic stress disorders and dissociative disorders. I...
I have worked with individuals, couples and families for over 25 years. I partner with clients to assess their own strengths and help them find different ways to address their issues and challenges. I greatly respect individual differences and seek to provide a non-judgmental, caring and empowering environment for clients to grow and change. I work with issues of anxiety, depression, self-estee...
Everyone struggles with challenges, some situational and time-limited, some more ongoing. When you're feeling troubled or "stuck," talking to a therapist, a professional who isn't part of your personal circle of family and friends, can offer a safe space to identify what is out of balance for you and to explore effective options. Whether difficulties stem from relationships, stress about work o...
I work with couples, individuals, adolescents and families covering a wide range of emotional, behavioral and relationship issues. I strive to provide a comfortable and supportive environment in which people feel safe to explore issues that keep them locked in destructive patterns. My work style is highly personalized and tailored to the individual needs of people to support insight and persona...
I love working with my clients to find their strengths and grow into the people they truly desire to be. I believe people shine with the right kind of support. I specialize in boundary-setting, self worth, adoption, and relational issues. I have received supervision and training in Emotion Focus Therapy and am an intensively-trained DBT therapist through Behavioral Tech. I view my clients throu...
I am now taking new clients Mattawan, Michigan serving surrounding areas: Kalamazoo, Portage, Paw Paw, Texas Township, Schoolcraft, Lawton, Lawrence, Ostemo, Vicksburg, +more. Offering services in the areas of post-traumatic stress, cPTSD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger. Certified EMDR Therapist. Request an appointment @ http://1identity.care or call 269-808-1628. Telehealth services a...
My goal at Breakthrough Counseling is to meet you exactly where you are in your stress, brokenness, anxiety, depression, marital conflict, grief, addiction, etc. YOU are not alone. You may be going through a challenging time in your life but there is REAL HOPE. It starts with you taking the first step by calling me to help you. My therapeutic approach is individualized and will vary based on yo...
Welcome! I am happy that you have taken the first step towards a happier, healthier you. Whether you are reaching out for the first time or looking to continue on your journey in treatment, I will help you reach the goals that you believe are important so that you may create the life you envision for yourself. No matter your struggle, you can overcome it. We will work together in a safe and...
There’s an old picture hanging in my office of a woman dressed in a white and blue cover up sitting with her legs crossed. She’s wearing an expression I’ve seen many times before. If she could talk she would say, “I don’t want to be here talking to you. You don’t know me and I don’t know you. I know what you do, you get me to talk, you have a plan for me but I have a better plan for you. I won’...
Throughout life we experience difficulties that may or may not be in our control. If you have struggles with daily life functioning, unorganized thought processes, and traumatic events that have happened in your life and feel like a dog chasing his tail, I would like to help or help you find the help needed. Remember "Scars only show us where we have been, they don't have to dictate where we ar...
I am a Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania and New York with a specialty in clinical psychology. I specialize in psychological assessments and evaluations and utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy in my practice. I have years of experience with adjustment disorders, life transitions, and overall family development. Prior to working in private practice, I was sought after for my extensive...
I have been serving individuals, children, and families in the northeast Michigan area for over ten years. My prior experience includes direct care in a residential facility for adolescents, child welfare case management, children's home-based therapy with children diagnosed with a serious emotional disturbance, and outpatient therapy with children, adolescents, and adults. My focus in treatmen...
I am an interactive, solution focused therapist. My therapeutic approach is aimed at providing support and practical feedback to assist individuals and couples with adjusting to life's challenges. My practice is open to adolescents and adults. I have twenty-years -of -experience as a Board Certified Clinical Social Worker. My practice integrates aspects of solution focused, psychodynamic,...
Hi, I’m Alicia :) First, I’d like to say thank you for taking the time to visit and read my Psychology Today profile. Second, I’d like to commend you for taking this step towards caring for your mental health. Asking for help is not always easy and it takes a lot of courage to do so. So thank you for being here. I’m guessing you’re here because you are struggling with some personal issues you...
