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
Changing your thoughts can help to transform your life. Now, more than ever, it is important to challenge negative thinking and replace it with supportive and truth-filled thoughts. Become empowered as you learn new ways to manage stress, regulate emotions, improve relationship skills and heal painful memories that keep you stuck in the past. If you are feeling discouraged, anxious or depressed...
***NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS AT THIS TIME*** I view the therapy experience as a partnership between counselor and individual. My philosophy is that therapy was never meant to be a “one size fits all” practice, but rather tailored to your needs in this moment. I don’t believe that “this is just the way it is” or “life will always be this way” because these types of beliefs prevent individuals from...
**I'm not accepting clients at this time.** I value working with individuals from many different backgrounds, including folx from the queer and trans community, POC, and both college students and working adults. I’m a strong advocate for trans* health and have experience in supporting clients as they navigate gender affirming changes in their lives. A significant focus of my work involves helpi...
I provide a safe container for my clients to work through difficult emotions without judgement or shame. My goal is to help individuals access their inner resources for healing and change. Depression, unfulfilled relationships, anxiety and anger can be the manifesting symptoms of traumatic past experiences and attachment wounds that were never resolved. I facilitate the process of learning and...
Cassondra Macaione received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Northeastern University and a Masters Degree in Social Work from Boston University with a specialization in group work and trauma. Cassondra is a firm believer that therapy is a great opportunity to implement and highlight incremental changes in a client’s progress and focuses on the importance of looking at a client’s strengt...
You have goals, but fear that you won’t live up to your full potential. Trying new things seems to come with too much risk of failure and rejection. You care about others, but struggle to find the words to set boundaries and protect time for yourself. You get anxious with confrontation, and so you become passive, and contain your emotions, which leads to feelings of depression, anxiety,...
For many, going to therapy is a helpful component of their journey towards a healthier life. You may be considering therapy to overcome negative life experiences, change unhealthy thought patterns, work toward recovery from addiction, or to just feel healthier and happier. You may find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationships. Regardless of your purpose for seeking...
Therapy is a process that can lead to positive changes in a person's life. It is planting a seed for growth that may take hold during the weeks of active therapy, it may continue to germinate later in life. Abalance Counseling has a team of professionals that provide exceptional Behavioral Health Care to lower income individuals in the Central Valley. Our office provides a safe, comfortable, an...
I (Kristi) have been in private practice since 2000 and incorporated it into CalmWaters Counseling. You will be treated with respect, dignity, and assigned the best fit for a counselor. You are not alone. Difficult things happen to everyone in life and sometimes a helping hand is just what is needed. We want you to know at CalmWaters Counseling, we will walk with you through the situation that...
I am passionate about working with: People of Color; Trans, non-binary, and genderqueer individuals, and their partners and families; Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer folks; Polyamorous and non-monogamous individuals, couples, families and other relationship configurations; Activists and organizers involved in social justice movements and struggles for liberation; and especially, people at the...
Specializes in Military families, couples therapy and those suffering from grief, anxiety, depression and substance abuse. I have worked with the military population for over 10 years and specialize is couples therapy and individuals dealing with anxiety, grief and depression. If you are having difficulty with your marriage or dealing with your family. I would love to help. Those that have serv...
Going through this life can be complicated and messy. Some people feel as they were not given the correct map to navigate through life and it's challenges. I work with those who feel as though their depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, and/or personality disorder are preventing them from living their fullest potential. This also extends to parents and caregivers who are supporting individu...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Therapy can help you overcome life challenges, gain confidence and heal. I incorporate different treatment models and approaches to best fit your personal needs. We will work together to understand your goals, uncover your strengths and successfully overcome your obstacles. I will help you gain insight to your current and past relationships to help you change repeating...
Nicole obtained her Master’s in Social Work from Boston College and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). Prior to joining Recovering Champions, she served as the Executive Director at Spectrum Health Systems in Westboro, MA, where she managed and oversaw the operations of eight inpatient substance abuse treatment programs in Massachusetts. Additionally, Nicole was the Divis...
We cannot undo the pain that we have experienced in our lives, but we can learn to practice acceptance, improve our ability to cope, and resolve the challenges that prevent us from finding true peace. Owning our stories and learning to love ourselves are some of the bravest things that we can do. I know it can feel overwhelming to work through change on your own. The truth is that you do not ha...
