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 have been providing Compassionate care since 1994. I see clients in my Carlsbad office & via Utah/Ca TelehealthCounseling.com. Together we work to help you overcome past issues, problem solve in the present and take charge of your future. *Counseling to families, children and individuals wiith many challenges, struggles & situations. Reunification Therapy #court mandated., *marital counseling...
I believe that the capacity for healing is stimulated and reinforced by interpersonal connections. My aim as a psychotherapist is to provide a supportive and safe environment where open expression and exploration of thoughts and feelings can freely take place. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Certified Addiction Counselor trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, psychoanalytic...
For the past 17 years, I have worked with clients of all ages regarding a variety of issues/problems. My orientation stems from an attachment-based relational perspective and I provide a safe and comfortable environment for my clients. My approach is two-fold and incorporates both an exploration of the past in order to better understand who a person is today, and solution focused in terms of ho...
*** I am currently on a leave for a few months and am not taking new clients directly. You may continue to reach out to be scheduled with a therapist who is covering for me, Thank you!* Therapy is a positive choice to make if overwhelm, anxiety, depression, relationship issues are affecting your everyday life. By gaining insight, clarity and balance you can become a better parent, partner,...
My therapeutic practice involves a gentle, safe and collaborative approach in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and early relational wounds. We accomplish this process through psychodynamic theory and body oriented methods such as Somatic Experiencing which integrates neuroscience, mindfulness, and attachment theory. The nervous system is the pathway between the mind and the b...
As you seek help for yourself or someone you care about; I'm here to help. Together, we can make your life easier. Whether overwhelmed, navigating challenges or positioning for a promotion -- I will stay with you as we find your way through. I am passionate about improving lives. I successfully assist seniors, adults, teens & children with: Relationships, Careers, and Medical Issues as well as ...
AT THIS TIME, I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I believe that all people are capable of making changes in their lives, and to be invited into that process as a therapist is an honor for me. My philosophy is that therapy is a partnership that is rooted in trust. My job is not to give advice, but to help you in exploring and finding the answers that are already intrinsically within you. I have wor...
Sometimes life can be a struggle for all of us. If you are in the midst of a struggle with your loved ones, friends, past issues or everyday life, it may help to talk to someone. I believe that a lot of our struggles come from choosing between what our heart tells us and what our mind tells us. Sometimes those decisions are very difficult and put us at odds with ourselves. I specialize in worki...
I believe in providing a positive and supportive environment where you can feel accepted, empowered and experience the personal growth you desire. I have worked in the mental health field for more than 18 years. I work with children 8 years and older, adolescents, adults, and families. Areas of specialty include: PTSD, dissociation, physical and sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, grief and loss...
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In most cases, our deepest wounds have relational origins. Despite our attempts to cope with these hurts, oftentimes the very solutions we seek become wounds of their own, patterns that draw us further from the sources of our suffering and leave us feeling hopeless and confused. As a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, my aim is to create a safe and confidential relationship where, in time, the hur...
My primary professional interest is psychological testing and assessment. I evaluate children, adolescents, and adults having a wide array of presenting issues, and I have particular experience in assessing young people for ADHD, learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorders, behavioral disorders, and mood disorders. My passion is for providing the diagnostic clarity that can illuminate th...
Trouble with anxiety or moods? Relationships taking a hit? You deserve the time to find help. Through a combination of therapy and neurofeedback, I have the tools to help you clarify what changes you want and get back focus and energy, while improving your everyday life. I offer that safe place with support, confidentiality and freedom to speak. As a counselor, I help couples find connection...
Life is a crapshoot and finding a therapist shouldn't have to be. I don't envy your task of looking for a therapist. Part of a person's path to growth can include developing trust in your instincts and I hope yours lead you to contact me. I have a great track record and am confident I can help you, whether you can name what ails you or not. As an Adjunct Professor at NYU and an Instructor at th...
