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
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...
*Offering Telehealth Services* As humans, we do the best we can in navigating the challenges that life throws our way. Sometimes we navigate these challenges effectively, and other times we may acquire coping skills and patterns of behavior that were once helpful but no longer serve us. Are you ready to break free of old patterns and to learn a new set of skills that will help you on your journ...
As an individual and couples therapist, I focus on supporting individuals in identifying their sources of resiliency through exploration of strengths and through the development of a safe and collaborative relationship. I strive to build a relationship that is built on honesty, compassion and hope. I use a humanistic style in my therapeutic approach, rooted in the belief that we are more alike...
People sometimes have this misconception that counseling is to “fix people” or that they “are the problem.” I do not think people are problems, but that we all have problems. Sometimes these problems need additional help and support that counseling can provide. This is why I utilize a wellness approach to counseling. A wellness approach focuses on the whole person by helping clients to identify...
Over the years, I've heard many clients expressed a sense of imprisonment within their own body or being 'stuck'. One client would describe 'being everywhere but nowhere' in order to portray the discord between the mind and body. Furthermore, I have encountered numerous clients who went through numerous therapy sessions in the past---only to find out that the change was not enough or even...
In a safe and nonjudgmental environment, I strive to create a collaborative and trusting relationship with my clients. Based on the practices of DBT, CBT and a strength-based approach, my goal is to help you work toward an enhanced sense of well-being, self-confidence, and personal satisfaction. I have been intensively trained in the application of DBT and am experienced in a wide range of issu...
Being able to talk openly and honestly about feelings is the foundation of therapy. A therapist is a supportive person who can listen to you and give you honest feedback in an emotionally safe space. Therapy is about getting a better understanding of yourself, your behavior, feelings, motivations, and patterns. When you come to therapy, I want you to feel comfortable coming in just as you are. ...
I specialize in mindfulness-based approaches to treating addiction. Perhaps you feel as if you are losing control, have undergone a traumatic experience, experience sadness and worry, or are using substances to cope. Maybe you have philosophical or spiritual issues or phase of life problems you need to sort out. If you want to overcome obstacles that your feelings give you in your life and stop...
Mrs. Theresa Sloan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) in South Carolina. She received her Master of Education degree in Counseling from the University of South Carolina and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY. Mrs. Sloan has also earned Board Certification as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a...
eTherapy of Connecticut, LLC offers psychotherapy in-office, online, & in-home. The goal of therapy is to get people living the life they want to live by removing the life barriers preventing this. These obstacles can include depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, negative thoughts, & negative relationships. The sessions, using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy & Solution-Focused Therapy, invol...
Is C-19 affecting your mental stability or relationship? Are you afraid because your stress and anxieties are taking over your emotions? Allow me to help you become a better you, starting today. Hi my name is Danella and there is something you should know about me as your therapist. When you see me writing notes, I use them as reference to ensure I am providing you with the best possible treatm...
We are all climbing the mountain called life. We all go through tough times. Sometimes the climb becomes difficult. At times, we may feel stuck, angry, depressed, anxious, or afraid. We don't have to go through this alone. Together, guided by knowledge and compassion, we can explore where you are now, what works for you in your life, and what may not. We can discover what makes life richer and...
