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
*** Currently not accepting any new clients. *** Previous/current clients, please contact me for availability. Please note, I am currently only offering teletherapy services. I provide therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I have extensive experience working with individuals suffering with depression, anxiety, addiction, anger, ADHD, and behavioral problems. I utilize play, art, sand...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (in NY & CT) specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Using these treatment approaches, I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families, helping them learn strategies to cope more effectively with emotional difficulties and stressful life circumstances. I have extensive experience treating individu...
Every cloud has a silver lining, and I will help you find yours. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive inpatient and outpatient experience. I enjoy working with all age groups in individual and group settings. I work together with my clients to establish collaborative and individualized treatment goals. I specialize in mood disorders, anxiety, stress management, and relationship...
I help clients who have tried traditional therapy, yet continue to suffer from unresolved trauma and emotional distress. I specialize in trauma but work with a broad range of individuals struggling with abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction & false self-beliefs. I not only feel it is important to understand how the past impacts the present & to make the unconscious, conscio...
Stephen specializes in helping couples work through connection issues and individuals work through issues of trauma, anxiety, and depression. Stephen has a particular interest in working with people struggling with matters of gender and sexuality and those who have experienced spiritual abuse and shame as a result. Prior to returning to the field of psychotherapy, Stephen had a career in law...
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Are you completely overwhelmed by life? Do you fluctuate between trying to do everything perfectly and just wanting to completely give up? Are your goals and relationships being impacted by this cycle? Many of my clients already have all the components that "should" make up a happy life and they feel guilt or shame that they struggle to be happy. They pretend to be happy...
Sometimes life doesn't go the way we planned. At times we are faced with obstacles that can leave us feeling stuck and unhappy. This can lead to depression, anxiety, anger, grief, and many other emotions. You may even feel your life is unmanageable or out of control. However, you are not alone. Let us help you discover a way to a brighter future filled with happiness and hope. Our licensed...
I am a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience who specializes in working with adolescents and adults who have experienced a single trauma or ongoing traumatic conditions over the course of their life. I also specialize in working with individuals who live with chronic health conditions such as chronic pain and autoimmune disorders. I have received specialized training in...
My office is conveniently located in the center of downtown, Amherst. I am trauma informed, and I approach treatment utilizing a social justice framework. My work is relationship based and culturally responsive. I address issues of race, gender, sexuality, and class oppression fluidly, and integrate identity development and social position in treatment. My clinical orientation is psychodynamic ...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist through the state of North Carolina. My previous counseling experiences include outpatient Substance Abuse and Mental Health counseling, Career and Personal Development counseling at Lenoir-Rhyne University, and working with evidence based children's programs through Smart Start Services. I enjoy working with...
Hello and welcome!! I am a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for helping people who want to better their lives. I have been in practice for over 10 years and use a trauma informed and gender responsive approach to treatment. Together we can explore areas of your life that you feel you value and would like to change for the better. I specialize in DBT, CBT, and Trauma treatment whic...
Nothing in life is one size fits all; therapy is no exception. My first priority is to establish a trusting relationship with you, then together create goals tailored to your individual needs. As humans, we tend to shy away from uncomfortable, unwanted, or overwhelming feelings/thoughts. We all develop habits to cope; sometimes those habits may no longer be helpful. In a non-judgmental and safe...
There are three things you need to understand in order to survive at this thing called life. Those things are clear understanding of when you are giving too much, too little and just enough. Survival is all about balance. As a LPC, my mission is to listen, support and advise individuals with mental challenges to live a balanced stress free lifestyle. I have been practicing counseling for over 1...
Reaching out is a victory! People seek counseling for a variety of reasons. Often, people seek therapy for the first time because someone close to them has suggested they get help. Others seek counseling because they have identified specific goals or issues that they wish to work on. Many people are struggling with common issues. Sometimes all we need is just a little help to navigate the...
My goal as a therapist is to help my clients learn and implement the skills necessary for long-term results. By the conclusion of your time in therapy you will have gained the rational self-counseling skills to be your own Therapist. I use a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy called Rational Living Therapy. The foundational concept is that your emotions and behaviors are created by your...
