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
It's never easy to admit that you are having a challenging time or that life isn't going the way you had hoped. Sometimes when this happens, we need to seek support from a professional that will help guide us and keep our concerns confidential. We have options for sessions from licensed providers and student interns in order to make care more affordable and accessible for everyone. We work with...
I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children in a variety of settings. My work is grounded in the belief that gaining insight is the path to lasting change. Psychodynamic work takes place collaboratively between the therapist and the patient. This relationship becomes the catalyst for emotional growth. My office is a safe space where any topic or idea can be shared without...
I love to work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages and from all backgrounds. I use a person-centered approach. I specialize in treating adolescents and young adults for depression, anxiety, PTSD, abuse/assault, eating disorders, ADHD, gender/sexual identity, financial stress, autism, relationship issues, addiction, etc. I am also certified in the Positive Parenting Program (PPP)...
The individuals who I normally practice with are mostly adults. My clients may come from various backgrounds and have different symptoms. They are eager and motivated to work through their emotional, cognitive and relational difficulties to better themselves and reduce symptoms of anxiety, worry, confusion, social withdrawal, preoccupations and addictive behaviors. Even if at the beginning they...
I have 15 years experience as a counselor across different mental health settings in the US, UK and Australia. My work is guided by the approaches that have been researched and shown to be effective for the problems that I treat, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I am a Certified Clinician in Dialectical...
Helping you get the support you need to move through whatever is keeping you stuck. Trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, stress, are some of the challenges life can throw at us but you are capable of healing, you are capable of rising out of your difficulties, and I can help you get where you are going. I offer traditional talk therapy as well as somatic (body-based) therapy methods to he...
I am a Licensed Clinical Counselor in the state of Illinois. I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I have experience working with individuals of all ages but have primarily worked with youth clients. I have worked in schools, community mental health, addiction treatment and the juvenile detention center. I am certified in Moral Reconation Therapy, a...
**My practice is full (11/25/2020).** Welcome. I offer support to adults and adolescents in their process of cultivating insight, deepening self-awareness and making purposeful change. I believe we all have the power to heal from within. My approach is engaged, empathic, and curious, and I strive to create a space that is warm, collaborative, and open. I have over 12 years' experience helping...
I enjoy counseling adults from all walks of life. I believe that no diagnosis is permanent, and that there is always hope for healing. Every person is unique and comes with their own life experiences, and I want to be a safe person to share those with. Life can be tough, and each of us has our own story. Therapy can be a good place to get perspective outside of ourselves, get in touch with the...
*I am not accepting new clients at this time. I offer an open, supportive, & individualized approach, meeting each person where they are. Fostering a therapeutic relationship involves building trust as we navigate through distressing emotions, situations, & overcoming barriers. Sessions may range from learning & practicing coping skills to processing past traumas. I work with individuals who...
Sometimes the way you relate to yourself and others no longer aligns with who you truly are, your values or how you envisioned your life. You may feel disconnected from yourself and others. You may feel anxious or misunderstood, and start to question your worth or love. To cope, you wear a mask to hide parts of yourself, which creates feelings of tension within yourself and with others. What if...
We understand that asking for help can be scary and difficult for any person. Putting your trust in others can be unnerving. We would like to be a calming force in the storm for you. We believe in meeting our clients where they are, physically and emotionally. It is our personal belief that no individual, couple, or family are the same, so we are able to completely individualize your care. Afte...
My goal is to help clients change their relationship to trauma so that it no longer defines them. While I have worked in various settings, my specialty is trauma, grief and loss, mood issues, and attachment challenges. I help clients move through and release their trauma by utilizing EMDR therapy, body based interventions, resourcing skills, and mindfulness. These techniques result in clients...
(Currently accepting new clients. Feel free to contact me by phone or email.) As a Mental Health Counselor Intern, I recognize that everyone goes through times in their life when they need to reach out for help. My goal as a counselor is to cultivate a warm and safe environment that offers a space for growth and positive change without judgement. I utilize an integrative approach, incorporating...
I am currently accepting new clients for both in person or virtual therapy. As a trauma specialist, I work with my clients to heal the impact of distressing experiences. Trauma is much more common than most of us would like to believe. If you find that you often feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected you may be living with the impact of traumatic experiences. Together we will get to know yo...
