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 over 15 years of counseling experience with clients of all ages. Multicultural issues, marriage and family, and abuse are areas close to my heart. My practice is based on serving clients with empathy and compassion, and providing coping skills to support their growth and development. I have worked in a variety of settings in Texas and Atlanta in outpatient treatment, mental health, priva...
Sometimes we feel alone, misunderstood, scared. Other times we feel anger, turmoil, overwhelmed. It can be a painful past which still gives us no peace, or a fork in the road ahead which confuses us. We may have no way to settle our fears. Children may be challenging us, or we may be observing them struggle in their personal lives. Relationships may be unsettling or disappointing. What we all w...
I am so excited to be able to offer Art Therapy as a unique counseling alternative to traditional talk therapy. I believe strongly that through the art making process one can learn a great deal about themselves and find ways to handle current challenges. I have a studio filled with everything from drawing materials and paints to clay, plaster, found objects and much more. Together we can explor...
At some point in life, we all need to reach out for help. Whether we find ourselves repeating old patterns, struggling to create the life and relationships we want for ourselves, or overwhelmed by our emotional pain, there comes a time when we realize we need extra support. I work with individuals who may find themselves struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, self-worth, perfectionism,...
Therapy is a personal commitment and choice for an individual who wants to gain a greater understanding of their strengths and struggles. I offer insight-oriented psychotherapy in a comfortable environment where you can feel safe, accepted, and heard. My goal is to work collaboratively with you and assist you in cultivating a greater sense of self-awareness to live a more fulfilling life. As a...
So, let's not call it "needing" therapy. What if we just say, we're feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, conflicted, or isolated? If you're feeling any of those things, I can help. I often start treatment the 1st or 2nd session. After 6-12 sessions clients usually feel significantly better. I'd be happy to meet with you over the phone confidentially, have a brief discussion (at no charge), ...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in private practice, and I offer individual psychotherapy, parent coaching, and Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) skills classes. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and families who are seeking help with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and family/peer relationships. I am intensively train...
**Now accepting new teletherapy clients in NC, FL, and NJ. I offer in-home face-to-face counseling and teletherapy in Maine** I understand that the decision to seek professional counseling can be scary and difficult, especially when you may not be feeling so well. I work with clients facing many issues, but specialize in adoption-related issues, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, suici...
A therapeutic conversation is often helpful in sorting things out, gaining a fresh perspective, reviving hope, and getting back on track. As your counselor, I am committed to providing you with a confidential and supportive therapeutic environment to enable you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, to tap into your own unique strengths and natural resiliency, and to feel empowere...
I specializing in working with children and adolescents. My various experiences in child welfare and children’s mental health have led me to realize the unique needs of this population. I have worked with children suffering from depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, trauma responses, family conflict, and situational issues. I work with each of my clients and their families to create a tailore...
I am currently not taking any new clients. Hi there! Little about me: I am an LMFT working at A Balanced Life here in South Lake Tahoe. I have been working in this community for several years now and I love it! I enjoy working with diverse clients and have worked with anxiety, depression, trauma, family of origin issues, substance use issues, grief and loss, interpersonal conflict, and career/l...
Each client has their own unique story and my job is to adjust to what the client needs utilizing an integrated approach of evidenced based practices. I gravitate toward strength based treatment. For younger clients this tends to include a behavioral plan and parent coaching to transfer skills across environments. Individual therapy, for all ages, may include: behavior modification, social skil...
I specialize in the treatment of trauma, addiction, eating disorders, mental health and relational issues. I provide a safe space for individuals to experience corrective experiences through a CBT approach. My goal is to help clients feel empowered through deep, challenging work. I am also extremely passionate about and experienced with family and couples therapy. I believe that therapy does no...
I have over fifteen years of experience providing therapeutic services to individuals and families as a psychotherapist and behavioral health consultant. I have learned in that time that each individual possesses the tools for positive change within themselves. My job becomes helping to unlock those tools during our journey together. My areas of expertise include: trauma resolution techniques,...
