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
People need solutions that work in real life. What I love most about the work I do, is that although I initially see people when they feel challenged or confused, as we work together they find courage, develop new skills, and feel more confident about themselves and in their lives. I have a passion for helping others, and with my insight and creative approach, I am able to help people to make...
In my 15 years of practice, I've found it most important to maintain fulfilling and satisfying relationships with those around them in order to maintain emotional health. In my experience, relational psychotherapy provides an atmosphere of empathy and attentiveness that elicits full disclosure of the experiences and events affecting the person seeking treatment. I see a therapeutic relationship...
Have a particular life obstacle that you are trying to overcome? Sometimes seeking help from an experienced expert is the best way to put things into perspective. As your committed professional mental health service provider in the Mohawk Valley, your well being and mental strength is my number one priority. I am happy to help guide you through all of life's challenges with the attention and ca...
I have experience with: trauma, substance abuse, depression, anxiety grief, divorce/separation, and intimate partner violence. I consider it a privilege to be part of your journey, and honor your courage and vulnerability as you start this process. Remember, you already have the necessary tools to live a fulfilled life! I've been working with adult victims of trauma for over 11 years. Each...
We are defined by our relationships. Relationship to ourselves, to others and to the world. Relationship dynamics get formed in attempts to succeed in life. Though sometimes we may succeed in relationship at certain points in life, those same dynamics can also become unproductive. At that point we can use the dynamic to understand the problem and determine the adjustments that then lead to succ...
Dr. Jackson has a bachelors' and masters' degree in General Psychology from the University of Houston. Her Doctor of Philosophy Degree is in Clinical Adolescent Psychology from Prairie View A & M. She has been involved in clinical work for the past 21 years and a college professor for 16 years. We are a multidisciplinary intervention and treatment center that specializes in adolescent behavior...
Eldina Okic has a Masters of Education in community counseling from DePaul. She has the depth of experience of a clinician who has worked in individual psychotherapy with marginalized populations of rather severe psychopathology, as well as crisis assessments and management in emergency settings. She has facilitated groups for adolescent females as well as worked in individual psychotherapy wit...
The journey through life is uniquely our own and presents each of us with an array of distinctive experiences. We are all faced with transitions and challenges that present us with opportunities to grow, gain insight, heal and explore our personal potential. I am honored to meet you right where you are on your path, provide therapeutic support and find solutions that enable you to live a...
Are you struggling with parenting your child or teen? Do you find your child or teen having a hard time at school, with friend, or enjoying things they used to? Through the work of collaborative strength-based therapy I can help your struggles. Challenges arise for a multitude of reasons that you may know or not know. I can help you understand the root of these problems in therapy or with a...
I focus on developing caring and authentic relationships with my clients, because no one should have to go through difficult times alone. Therapy is a place to explore how our past experiences influence our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us. Through collaborative conversations, we will figure out new ways of interacting with the stressors in your life. My approach to therapy...
I am a relationship therapist that specializes in working with sexuality. I have more than 8 years experience as a sex educator working from a sex-positive feminist lens. I have worked extensively with queer (LGBTQ), non-monogamy and kink communities. Queer, trans, kink and body positive communities and theorists inform my professional disposition. I specifically enjoy working with clients...
The Koch Center (located in Montclair, Morristown, Waldwick, & Englewood) specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Therapy and Programs for Adults, Adolescents, Children, and Families. Our DBT Programs offer an opportunity to receive extensive support and expert treatment in an outpatient setting. We treat the full range of psychological issues (including Mood Disorders, Anxiety...
Stanley Tamale is a Licensed Professional Counselor in state of Maryland specializing in adult, adolescent and group counseling. Stanley completed his Masters degree at the Grand Canyon University and his bachelor's in psychology from the University of North Texas. Stanley has extensive experience treating disturbances such as substance abuse, anger, depression anxiety and mood disorders. Stanl...
My passion is to come along side individuals, couples and families to walk the journey of healing, change, recovery, and be present with and actively listen to them in the moment. I truly believe that each one of us has everything we need within us to make desired change. I do realize from my own journey that life can have many twists and turns, obstacles, hurtles and unexpected difficulties. M...
Often individuals or couples will feel depressed or anxious and they are not able to pinpoint what is making them feel that way. Things might be status quo or there may be a turn in a relationship but feelings don't feel the same. This is when you want to figure out what is going on the inside and work on the unresolved issues....
