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
Are life's complications interfering with your goals and leading to depression, anxiety, and self-sabotage? Are unresolved issues from your past getting in the way of happiness today? Our stressful lives and unhealthy patterns can get in the way of a full expression of potential. I call myself a "facilitator for conciousness growth spurts." Working from a Mind Body Spirit perspective, I help my...
Kelsey has a heart for working with people of all ages to find hope, healing, and growth. She is particularly passionate about working with children, adolescents, and emerging adults. Her approach to therapy includes a combination of understanding the functioning of the brain and its impact on daily living and an insight-oriented approach that makes connections from past experiences to current...
Many times in life we are left searching for answers. We often develop feelings and behaviors that may become difficult to manage stemming from current circumstances or even previous experiences. I use a dynamic and multi-modal approach to therapy, integrating therapeutic strategies as appropriate to work with individuals on enhancing their emotional and behavioral well-being. Modalities used b...
**Is currently accepting new clients** Congratulations on taking that first step in seeking counseling. I fully recognize your strength and also appreciate everything that has led you to pursuing counseling in the first place. Sometimes we may become so frozen by all of the “what if” scenarios, planning for our future, and a general fear of things we can’t control. Other times we may get caught...
As humans we have an immense power in our ability to gain insight into our own thoughts, feelings, and actions. However, we often get so caught up in our everyday activities that we are unable to fully understand what is happening on an intrapersonal level. Psychotherapy provides the opportunity to gain this insight, and make changes based upon what we learn, using effective strategies that hav...
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I have seen that often times due to adverse experiences in childhood and/or adulthood we sometimes struggle in knowing how to tolerate and accept difficult feelings without shame and judgment. I am passionate about helping clients find their creative abilities and potential and incorporating it into the healing process. I utilize a relational (and eclectic) approach to understanding the self in...
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Everyone deserves happiness and a life of fulfillment. Are you struggling right now with an issue that is causing you to feel "stuck"? Is depression or anxiety holding you back from living your best life? Have you suffered from some trauma in the past that is causing real problems for you in the now? I have been working as a Clinical Therapist for over 23 years now. My work includes a vast arra...
Feelings of self doubt, confusion or hopelessness can make a person feel stuck. Life can be very unpredictable and complicated. It is okay to be in touch with your emotions and seek guidance. Therapy can provide a sense of peace in a safe environment where there is an opportunity to better understand any fears, anxiety or stress that are hindering you from reaching your full potential. I am her...
Life can be so hard. Sometimes we think, “I’ve tried everything and nothing seems to change,” or, “Is something wrong with me for feeling this way?” We may feel unable to connect with our most important people about what is really going on. We may feel unable to connect with ourselves. Sometimes we just get stuck. I get it—I’ve been there, too. I also know that with the right support, you don’t...
NIGHT AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE ( 10am-10pm) . I'm currently accepting new clients and offering teletherapy options. I use the Gottman method and emotionally focused therapy when working with couples. I will help you find joy in your relationships and guide you through your daily struggles. I'm certified in Solution Focused Brief Therapy for trauma and trained in many other research-ba...
“You cannot swim for new horizons, until you have courage to lose sight of the shore” - William Faulkner. Life can offer many challenges, there is nothing to be said that these need to be experienced without support. My name is Marcus Smith and I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health counselor. I offer therapy for those ready for change. My mission is to offer an environment to outline the...
I have a breadth and depth of clinical experience primarily doing psychotherapy in private practice, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, family counseling and substance abuse treatment. My clients come to work on issues such as bipolar / depression, anxiety and panic, identity, low self-esteem, dating and relationship issues, traumatization, and aging and health issues. All are welco...
[Providing telehealth options due to COVID-19, RemotEMDR] Life is full of twists, turns, dips, and bridges. We all need support through the challenging moments or for someone to just hold the space while we breath. Perhaps you feel as if you've lost the path completely and need help discovering the new normal. I aspire to help reveal hope from where it's hiding and aid in discovering strength a...
