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
Are you a modern single, spouse, or parent - struggling & worried about your future? Perhaps you've fallen into relationships out of a desire to be with someone? Does going to work or tolerating people seem impossible? Are you having trouble connecting with family and friends? The answers you are looking for are so close - that's where I step in to act as the Happiness Locator! I'm Desiree N....
Most of us seek help when the ways we have learned to cope are no longer working and we are in pain. Some strategies for survival -- like using alcohol or other drugs to manage moods, or keeping silent when one needs to speak -- may have been needed earlier in life but in adulthood are no longer effective. Working to change is hard, and I believe a therapist needs to be attentive, accepting, an...
I recognize that starting therapy is often a time when one is most vulnerable but also determined about a need for change. It is important that a therapist responds with an offer of a welcoming and safe, yet challenging, space for growth. I have 25+ years of experience treating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, grief/loss, trauma, and adjustment reactions. My...
I offer psychotherapy to families, couples and individuals. People come to therapy for different reasons, whether it be a life changing event or just needing support. In the end, we all want supportive nurturing relationships with ourselves and others and I believe that therapy can help people work towards those goals. My approach is collaborative, non-judgmental and supportive and I am very do...
I am a licensed professional counselor and I work with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, phobias, eating disorders, trauma, grief and loss, family of origin, and relationships. I am Level I trained in the Gottman Method of couples counseling and I have completed Level I EMDR training. My clinical specialties include eating disorders, self-esteem, body image, and the connection...
I have a strong passion for working with individuals and families facing various life challenges. I am passionate about working with those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, trauma, relational issues, and substance use and addiction. I have a strong background in intense in-home therapy, working with families facing substance use. I practice from various treatment...
You don’t have to have it all figured out already. It is through living our life that we stumble upon our calling. You must value the process the whole way there. You can’t get somewhere else without experiencing the parts in the middle. You have the power to transform and change the trajectory of your life. We consciously bookmark pages in our lives that we refuse to forget. These hedged pages...
Each client carries with him or her a unique story about their struggles. As a therapist, it is my job to help each client reach their full potential and unravel the story that has bound them for so long. I love being a part of a “breakthrough” moment. They are powerful moments that allow for the forgiveness of the past, and the excitement about the future. I am passionate about the...
Depression, anxiety, anger, isolation, suicidal ideas, picking the wrong partner, are almost always manifestations of unresolved Trauma. People often refuse to believe they've experienced traumas. "It happened," they say, "and I can't change what happened." Very true. But you can change your response to it. You are RESILIENT! You have amazing inner strength and a drive to heal yourself. But man...
(*I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING CLIENTS*) One of my favorite quotes is "grow through what you go through." Everyone experiences adversities and we get to choose how we conquer and live with them. I have worked with all age groups who have experienced their own challenges and/or live with a variety of mental health issues. We will build a strong rapport and relationship together, which is the...
The therapist-client relationship is unlike any other professional or personal relationship and I value the connection with my clients. I understand the importance of validating your personal circumstances and creating a safe, trusting and private space in which you feel free to share in confidence. Are you experiencing issues in your personal life, problems in your relationships, points of...
My name is Caleb Stephens, and I am an Intersectional Clinician. The reality of therapy is that it is inaccessible to most, and the majority of therapists gear their therapy around themselves, and not around the needs of the client, nor the layers of identity that exist. I am not a traditional therapist, as I am also an Activist, and the majority of the work that I do is Identity work. This is...
I treat every client with dignity and respect. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental and compassionate environment that helps my clients throughout their journey of becoming a healthier version of themselves. I have always had a natural ability to help others and followed my heart to become a therapist. Everyday I look forward to working with my clients. My passion for this career had helped me grow ...
Mary Robinson is currently practicing with Mind Care Ohio, a multidisciplinary practice in Hudson, Ohio. She uses a highly individualized approach to meet her clients' needs and welcomes referrals of all kinds. Mary has special interest in working with eating disorders and body image disturbances, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and family/relationship stress. She brings a very warm and...
