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
My goal is to help you uncover obstacles that are preventing you from living the full and authentic life that you desire. Oftentimes, unresolved life circumstances cause depression and avoidable fears. Let's get to the root and process those feelings so you can move forward in freedom. In therapy with me, you will experience a safe and non-judgmental environment to process past trauma and hurts...
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I believe the therapeutic relationship is at the core of all treatment provided as the path to health begins here. Your growth and healing will require energy, commitment, and active participation from you, the client. I work with clients to establish a therapeutic relationship that is honest, straightforward, therapeutically challenging and inspiring, and compassionate. With my support, you wi...
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I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families, in a variety of mental health settings including: hospitals, private practice, therapeutic day schools, and community mental health. I specialize in the treatment of Mood, Personality, Trauma and Attachment disorder. My special interests include Reactive Attachment...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug counselor. I earned a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from The University of Texas, at Tyler Texas. I have 20 years experience in counseling individuals, groups and families. I enjoy helping people to...
I have over 15 years experience helping adolescents, adults and couples live healthier lives. I believe that anytime your life isn't what you want it to be, therapy can help. Whether you are feeling depressed, anxious, struggle with relationships or have a short term problem you need help navigating, working with the right therapist can make all the difference. I accept all insurance plans in n...
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