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 in Nashville, TN. I am passionate about helping others and I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide variety of presenting issues. Life is messy, full of hurts, disappointments, stressors, and grief – past and present. I want to help you get “unstuck” so you can live your best life, whatever that is for you. I have been where you are which...
Living in a world that constantly tells us it’s not okay to be who we truly are is hard, hurtful, and exhausting. I want to help you be *more* of you - not less. To help you be gentle with yourself, own your voice, take up space, and feel liberated to be your full, authentic, and dynamic self. If you’re tired of shrinking yourself or being shrunk by others, I want to support you as you embrace...
Martha Gunter is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has nearly 18 years of clinical experience. Most of her experience is working with adults and older adults in a Mental Health Outpatient setting. For the past couple of years, Ms. Gunter has worked in a Hospice setting providing support to families after the death of their loved one. Martha has completed the Level 1 Training in Gottman Met...
Welcome, I would like to tell you about myself, I am a licensed social worker. I have over 25 years in the mental health profession and helping individuals of all ages. I offer a peaceful environment where you can honestly express yourself. You can be reassured that you will not be judged in the present or past but can be assured I will work with you to obtain peace within yourself in the prese...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist currently working at an outpatient clinic, part of the Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Long Beach. Our clinic accepts a variety of insurances as well as private pay. We provide services across 8 sub specialty departments and work with children and their families. We also offer services for those diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome and other genetic ...
Often times it can be difficult to identify and work through life's challenges by your self. With compassion and empathy, I walk with my clients through their journey of empowerment. You may be feeling frightened, overwhelmed, sad or defeated by challenges that you are currently facing. You may be in the midst of a major life transition, trying to visualize life's next stage. Having an...
Life can be complex, challenging and difficult to manage; however, people are the most important change agent of their life's journey, and are stronger than their circumstances with the right support. Therapy is more than managing symptoms or tolerating distress; it is an opportunity to collaboratively create a plan to help you become more successful. Human beings have an incredible ability to...
*At this time I am taking clients in a holistic coaching format- Organic Process, Expressive Arts, Reiki, Meditation, Mindfulness, Restorative Yoga, & Symbolism* These therapeutic methods allow your issues to become workable. Trust your resilience will be highlighted and your struggles seen. The multilayered, multidimensional, complex being that you are deserves healing. Arrive in the now; beco...
I have 42 years of experience in private practice and have dealt with a multiplicity of problems that arise from people just being human and trying navigate life's many challenges . I have been trained in all the specialty areas of therapy and issues listed below. Short term solution focused as well as longer-termed, in-depth therapy are also available to you in my practice. My philosophy is th...
I believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship with clients is an important first step and is vital for clients to be successful. My approach to therapy is client-centered, holistic and strengths-based and I partner with clients to support them in recognizing their own self-worth and overcoming challenges. I welcome clients of all ages from different cultural and religious background...
Welcome! I am a licensed therapist at Olive Branch Counseling Associates in Tinley Park, IL. I also have over five years experience working in a mental health treatment facility for women. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. I also work with individuals who are healing from traumatic experiences and those struggling with substance use. Additionally, I wor...
*I am currently not accepting new clients at this time.* I firmly believe each person has the capacity to find healing and thrive in a way that serves them best. I am here to shine light on what you already deeply know about yourself but may have trouble seeing right now. Our work together is a collaborative experience between client and therapist. We both bring useful skills and valid...
***NOW OFFERING TELEHEALTH*** Suffering, while valuable, doesn’t have to define you or your story. If you’re wanting to move beyond old hurts, or feeling stuck despite desiring change, together we can re-author your story to include healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and being. In addition to my office in Brookside, KCMO, I am also offering sessions via Telehealth for those who do not wish to...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern, supervised by Lindsay Ballinger, LPC-S, in the state of Texas. I received my B.S in Clinical/Applied Psychology and my M.S in Clinical/Applied Psychology from Texas A&M University-Commerce. Throughout my career, I have had experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults who have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality...
I enjoy working with individuals from all backgrounds and ages. I provide a therapeutic environment where the client can determine the pace and set the goals they want to work on. Gaining new perspectives and learning strategies to help build the life the client wants to live is part of my therapeutic philosophy!...
