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
" The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." Lao Tzu. It's likely that you are here because you are wanting to take that first step in a new direction & would like someone to walk with you. I understand. I bring over 30 years of experience with people looking to make changes. I am compassionate, empathetic & I keep it real. Perhaps you want to be heard and/or seen without...
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the key to successful therapy. I am a firm believer that everybody has a story to tell and a journey they have embarked on. However, I don't believe there are enough safe places for people to go to be themselves without judgement and to be accepted without conditions. For this reason, I provide a safe, relaxing, trusting and non-judgmental environm...
I am looking forward to meeting and working with you. I use a compassionate and honest approach to help those who come to see me. I work with those struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, and behavioral issues. Whether it’s self defeating thoughts & behaviors, grieving a loss, adjusting to life’s transitions, or coping with anxiety and depression, I provide an...
I am passionate about working with children and families. I love seeing children heal from traumatic life experiences, abandonment or neglect. Helping children overcome obstacles in life and gaining an understanding of their true value in this world, is one of the most reqarding aspects of this work. My work is guided by the desire to equip child(ren) and families toward resiliency, healing and...
I am a Licensed Master of Social Work in the state of New York. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and my Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Binghamton University. I also have a Masters Degree in Social Work from Adelphi University.My goal for you is to explore and work through your feelings, thoughts, images and beliefs, whether consciously or unconsciously, that may be keep...
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do is in harmony" taught Gandhi. Life isn’t always easy. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or feeling "stuck", there is still hope for healing. As a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, I practice a variety of modalities and specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy,...
My goal in working with you is to hear your story, patiently help you make sense of your confusion and pain, help you create unique coping skills, and build a preferred life worth living. Years ago I worked with cancer patients and their families at a Bone Marrow Transplant Unit in South Carolina. Their situations were varied and complex, their physical and emotional pain was deep. As they talk...
Kelly was born in Lynchburg Virginia and raised in Southern California but has been back east in this area since the early 90s. Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), with over a decade of experience across many different settings consisting of inpatient, outpatient, intensive in-home, university, mental health agency work. Kelly graduated from Liberty University with his PhD in...
I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with individuals who have struggled with substance use and/or mental health issues. From the time I began studying social work, its philosophy resonated deeply with me: it is client-centered and strengths-based with an emphasis on dignity for all, regardless of background or identity. I believe in letting you tell your story. Som...
Wendy understands that choosing to begin therapy can be a vulnerable time and respects that each person has a story that brought them to this point. She is skilled at encouraging each client to explore their individual journey of personal goals and tailors their treatment to what they are looking to accomplish. Wendy will meet you where you are and get you to where you want to be. Wendy is...
Sometimes, life challenges can make us feel overwhelmed, lost, and alone, often effecting our moods, emotions, and behavior. I want you know that, you are not alone! I am here to help you live your best life. Whatever problems, disappointments, or life issues you are experiencing, there are workable solutions to them all. As your therapist, my goal is to help you return to your normal level of...
I work with a multitude of clients to identify and express their emotions in a healthy manner, teaching them various coping skills. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked with those suffering from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, addiction and those having a hard time finding themselves. I believe in the importance of building rapport...
My ideal client is any person wanting to work on themselves, regardless of what brought you here. Most of my clients have a goal of feeling in control of themselves and their lives. I specialize as a trauma therapist, specifically working with clients with domestic violence, sexual assault and trauma history. I also have a strong background working with law enforcement, military families, and...
I believe change occurs in the context of our relationships, with our own self and with others. Oftentimes, when people seek out therapy, they are feeling lost, discarded, and may be filled with self-doubt and negative thoughts and feelings about themselves in the world. I work with clients to forge new ways of relating to ourselves and others to engage more fully in the world. We do this by...
*Accepting appointments in office and online* Developing a trusting relationship with your therapist is essential. I am here to support individuals of all ages to grow and explore unhelpful patterns in order to help find the best version of yourself. I use a gentle and supportive approach to guide you into developing healthy relationships. I use trauma-informed approaches and am trained in EMDR...
