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 practice a type of psychotherapy using a technique (AEDP) that can help promote self-acceptance as well as well-being; effective with anxiety and depression, social/relational issues, complex trauma, among others. I work with individuals, youths and families, as well as couples. Dr. Kris Schwartz...
Making that first appointment takes courage. You may feel defeated or hopeless. Your coping mechanisms have sort of worked, but you know you are more than this outer shell. You want to do more than just "survive," and you need a safe place to explore how to get there. My job is to take that journey with you, to help remove self-blame, to foster appreciation for your strengths, and to help you f...
People come to therapy because "something" isn't working for them. That "something" can be emotions that are off kilter, a troublesome relationship, or a life event that has thrown the mind and body, the entire person, out of sync. My clients and I look at issues deeply and take a positive and active approach to healing. I see individuals, couples and families. My ideal client is the person who...
Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor whom received her degree and trained at Northwestern University. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in several different therapeutic environments. Michelle works to create a safe, warm, and enjoyable space for you to explore yourself and your life. Michelle has extensive experience working with self injuring...
If you seek a therapist who just nods his or her head, and asks: "how do you feel about that?" then I am not the right choice for you. I am a "relational" psychoanalyst who listens closely to my patient's stories, and engages in active dialogue with them. Together we form a collaborative alliance to confront and overcome your fears and anxieties. I am firmly committed to a collaborative,...
We have several experienced therapists in our office with decades of experience. We are happy to help you find the therapist that is the best fit for your individual or family needs. Our mission is to provide a non-judgmental and caring therapeutic environment that fosters personal growth and treatment success. It is our goal to empower each of our clients to achieve their goals and to improve...
Every individual has a different road in self discovery. Over the past 25 years I have had the privilege of assisting young adults, couples and seniors presenting with a broad array of issues including: anxiety, depression, phobias, marital conflict, substance abuse, personality disorders and major mental illness. The years of experience and my clients have taught me that everyone heals in thei...
From childhood through adulthood and into our golden years every stage of life presents a series of challenges. Sometimes these challenges become obstacles that prevent one from enjoying a fulfilling life. I specialize in helping courageous heterosexual, gay, and lesbian adults and couples, improve their lives, relationships, and achieve their goals by facilitating insights and new ways of...
Hello there! ** I currently do not have any openings on my therapy schedule** I'm Janelle Stauffer, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Nampa Idaho. I offer psychotherapy services to children, adults, parents, & families. People usually contact me because they are experiencing negative effects of stress, trauma, anxiety, & depression. They want to find a place that is safe,...
I love to work with a client who is ready and willing to identify their true self---to pursue a life worth living. If you have come to a place in your life when the pain of same is worse than the pain of change, it's time to start your journey. I work with a range of clients seeking liberation from their past, present, or future. While presenting issues may vary, changing your frame of mind fro...
I want to create a safe and supportive atmosphere where people can discuss their lives freely without fear of judgement. While the specific goals of therapy are always decided by the client, my overarching goals with each person is that they will come to understand their worth as an individual, and will find freedom to fully engage with life. I believe in not only addressing issues that hold...
Emotional connection, empathy, understanding of self and others are the bedrock of good interpersonal relationships in the counseling room, home and community. Compassion shared with another is the doorway to hopeful problem-solving for individuals, couples, families, adolescents and children. I will help you verbalize your thoughts, emotions, goals, conflicts, struggles and needs to work towar...
I am a Long Island-based clinical social worker with 10+ years of experience. I provide a safe, judgement free environment for children, adolescents, adults and families to work through struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma, social issues, bullying, behavioral issues, family issues and more. Together we can work collaboratively to help you grow. I whole heartedly believe that anyone can ma...
If life is a struggle and you feel like it is getting harder for you to do things you used to enjoy, I would love to help you get where you want to be. You deserve to be happy and live the life you are meant to live. Sometimes we may need someone to help us travel our path through life and walk with us. If you are anxious, depressed or wondering how you will ever get through your emotional stor...
Stressed out? Overwhelmed? Wondering how to find your way back to a life you enjoy living instead of just going through the motions? As adult women we tend to take on too much and put everyone and everything before ourselves. We often feel depleted and want life to be different, but we keep doing the same thing. As a college student, stress and unhealthy relationships become your norm. As a...
