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
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!** I am a licensed clinical psychologist with several areas of specialization. I received a doctoral degree in clinical/ child psychology from Yeshiva University and a master’s degree in mental health counseling from New York University. Throughout my years of training I have worked with individuals, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds. While I am flexible ...
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, binge eating disorder, trauma/PTSD, addiction, women's/men's issues, domestic violence/abuse, and other socioemotional and interpersonal related concerns. Clinically, I work with clients (adolescents, teens, adults, couples, and families) primarily through a cognitive-behavioral approach, fostering empathy and authenticity in a non-judgmenta...
Amanda Pitchko earned her undergraduate degree from Albright College, majoring in Psychology. She then earned a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rider University, graduating with honors. While at Rider University, she co-authored a research article entitled “Naturalistic Recovery from Non-suicidal Self-Injury: A Phenomenological Inquiry”. This work was published in The...
I have experience in the treatment of substance abuse, also in the mental health issues that may contribute to substance abuse such as anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem or grief. I enjoy building a relationship with each individual then work to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment for them to voice their thoughts or emotions. I believe that every person has value and deserves to live a...
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Sharon Benekohal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She is a 30-year resident of Champaign-Urbana. Sharon has been a social worker for 17+ years and has a dual specialization in mental health and the schools. Sharon believes the counseling relationship offers support, promotes self-development and guides ...
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