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 am a Licensed Professional Counselor helping women and teens manage anxiety, depression, life transitions and trauma. You may have experienced therapy in the past where you talk about your current thoughts, feelings and issues. I do incorporate this into the therapy experience but also include several other methods that clients have often never encountered before and find uniquely beneficial....
Stephanie is passionate about journeying alongside adults and adolescents as they experience the difficulties of life transitions and discover who they truly are. People often find themselves in painful relational patterns and spaces of internal suffering that hinder them from living the fulfilled life they desire. Stephanie believes that deeply exploring oneself from a holistic and creative...
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (#21952) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (#303042). I work from a trauma-informed, harm reduction perspective. I am queer identified and use she, her and hers pronouns. I specialize in working with people with a history of trauma or adversity, people with substance use concerns, LGBTQIA + people and people living with or impacted by HIV...
I'm here to help you. Whether this is your first time seeking counseling, or you are returning to work through a challenging time, I commend you for your willingness to try out therapy and/or continue your work. As we all know, life is not easy, and we are constantly confronted by doubts, darkness, fear, loss, and loneliness. I dedicate my time and efforts and use my skill set to collaborate wi...
It can be very overwhelming trying to find someone that can understand and support you.I work hard to provide really effective support. Here is an example of some of the feedback from a recent client struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships issues, & self esteem: "Having worked with many therapists over the years I still felt at a loss and unheard...The skills Don is helping me build ...
Jennifer Spillman is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor who recently completed her training as a Pre-Doctoral Intern at Grace Psychological Services for completion of her doctoral degree. She has over 15 years of experience providing therapy to individuals who have experienced trauma, including domestic violence, sexual assault, abuse or have been diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress...
Something very real and important has brought you here for help. Finding the right therapist, and most importantly - someone you can trust - can be challenging. I believe that you are the greatest expert in your own life; my role is to help you listen to that authentic & intuitive voice in order to bring about change. Underlying fears and beliefs about our own inadequacies lead to emotions that...
I have extensive experience with mood disorders, trauma and addictions and work with all ages. I am trained in EMDR and use that technique with both children and adults if appropriate. My clients often state when they first spoke to me they felt immediately at ease and did not feel judged. I am able to assist my clients in seeing patterns in their life story and work to identify and change core...
Using the best available science combined with a warm, friendly approach, I provide a safe, supportive space with warmth, understanding, encouragement, and gentle challenging to facilitate your growth. I will tailor evidence-based treatment to your unique needs so you can thrive in the life you want. Together, we will explore the origins of your patterns of thinking as well as the functions tha...
So many times I hear people say, "I'm just tired. There's never enough time, money..." Life does not have to be a constant tug of war with obligations from marriage, children, work and so many other things pulling from every direction. What's driving you to continue adding more to the overwhelming obligations you already have? Sometimes, we need a little help to understand unhealthy habits and ...
My name is Ann Person and I am a clinical social worker and owner of Heartland Psychotherapy. I specialize in working with adolescents/adults in individual psychotherapy. My focus in therapy is on my relationship with you, understanding what you need as an individual, and using this understanding to help you find insight into how to make the changes you want to make in your life. Psychotherapy ...
Curve ahead. One day as I was driving, I saw a street sign: "curve ahead." It dawned on me that this can often be used as a metaphor for the twists and turns that make up the journey of our lives. I view the therapeutic process as akin to a drive on the road. You, the client, are like a driver, ultimately deciding which way to turn and at what speed to go. You decide the goal and destination. I...
I am passionate about facilitating healing through the therapeutic process and helping clients reach their goals. I provide a safe environment for my clients to explore and process the stressors that occur in life. I believe in an individualistic method to counseling, meaning I meet the clients where they are in life and tailor my skills around what works best for them. I believe that people ar...
As humans, we innately desire to be connected and understood by others. For some, connection with others feels terrifying due to past experiences. I want to help you create and foster a life with more fulfilling relationships and success. I specialize in helping folks, who are struggling within their relationships, reclaim their joy and thrive where they are now. My goal is to help you feel bra...
Hello! My name is Kenlyn, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I feel my role is to walk alongside you as you come to deeply know yourself and heal from the inside out. A strength of mine is facilitating a safe, open space to address pain, emotional distress, life difficulties, relational concerns, and any other areas we determine are important in enhancing emotional balance and...
