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
As a clinician I listen closely and carefully for the ideas, experiences, and patterns that shape your relationships to work, sex, romance, family, friends, and creativity. I strive to foster an environment that is safe, reliable, and non-judgmental, and where a range of thoughts and feelings-from the most uncomfortable to those that are pleasurable-can be expressed. I work with individuals of...
Finding a therapist you will be able to trust with your feelings, thoughts, and goals can be a difficult process. To ensure that therapy leads to an improvement in your overall health and wellness, it is critically important for you to bond comfortably with your therapist. My work centers around building a relationship with you by creating a safe, comfortable, and non-judgemental space for you ...
I work with individuals and have experience with children, adolescents and adults. I believe that our society today has many demands that can lead to unresolved issues, severe life stressors and negative behaviors. Not everyone knows how to process this or make changes resulting in a loss of functioning in our lives. It isn’t always easy to ask for help, we are often taught to handle problems o...
Seeking help when in emotional distress can be challenging and isolating, and I hope to bring comfort and relief to that process. It can feel like no one understands what you might be experiencing, or may even be difficult to understand your own emotions. In processing those emotions, thoughts, or experiences, you can work towards achieving clarity, insight, and move forward towards acceptance ...
Our lives tend to become complicated and overwhelming despite our best efforts, everyone struggles at times and needs help. I am here to help you navigate through those complicated and overwhelming times. I want to assist you in finding healthy methods to cope, develop and maintain positive relationships and sustain an overall better feeling of wellness. I am a Licensed Social Worker who posses...
The focus of my work is helping individuals with sexual addiction, relationship issues, and trauma. I will help you uncover your relationship patterns and how it might be impacting all aspects of your life. Issues of sexuality and relationships can bring about feelings of shame and self-blame. I provide a safe and empathetic environment without judgement. In addition, I will work with you on...
What I enjoy most about being a therapist is being the support someone needs as they go through life changes. This could include coping with mental illness, relationship issues, career changes, addiction or day to day stress. As your therapist I can be the trusted individual you need to help you work through these issues. Together, we will develop healthy coping skills and a positive mindset...
Sometimes, events in our lives leave us feeling helpless, stuck, abandoned and alone. Emotions can overwhelm us giving the impression we have no control over those feelings or the world around us. Without the necessary skills it is difficult to move past those events to find healing. In many cases, these events seriously impact our relationships with other people. I am passionate about helping...
Our worlds on the inside and outside can be overwhelming, leaving us with intense emotion that is difficult to manage, understand and process. Perhaps you are left feeling worried, paralyzed, over-thinking decisions, or losing motivation? I work with patients to treat depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, as well as questions surrounding identity (racial, sexual, gende...
Currently Accepting New Clients: Preteen & up. Both Individual & Couples. The office is available for in-person sessions (following a strict protocol to ensure the health of both clients and staff), as well as, telehealth sessions (video & phone). Since the pandemic began, clients are reporting increased levels of fear, anxiety, depression, and issues within the home. I have worked within the...
Working with a therapist can be viewed in many ways, but I often like to compare it to shoe shopping; you may get lucky on the first pick, or you might have to try on a few pairs before making the purchase. However, when you find the right fit, it may take you to places you’ve never been before. Choosing a therapist you can trust and feel at ease with can make all the difference by leading to a...
Hello! My name is Liz Chan and I am Licensed Professional Counselor. I received my Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health with a graduate certificate in Trauma-Informed Counseling from Northern Illinois University. I also received additional certification through PESI as Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. My education also included interning with a domestic violence agency as a sexual...
I have been a therapist since 1991 and have had the opportunity to work in varied settings with a diverse population. I approach therapy with a non-judgmental, caring attitude, believing wholeness and healing occurs if individuals, couples and families can acknowledge their strengths as well as learn from their weaknesses. I am a professional who explores how a person operates and navigates wit...
I believe that psychotherapy allows people to feel understood, seen, and accepted which, in turn, empowers individuals to improve their lives in all areas. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore difficulties and build resilience. I embrace the experiences and differences that each individual brings and demonstrate compassion and respect for every client. I have...
