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
VIDEO THERAPY FROM HOME! Feelings of sadness, worry, angry and frustration are some of the emotions that I help my clients address and overcome in order to live a more fulfill, happy, and satisfying life. My therapy of choice is Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) although I use an eclectic approach integrating other therapies (CBT/DBT/MI) depending on your needs. The aim of ACT is learning t...
I believe that therapy is a partnership between the client and therapist and utilize client centered goals, coupled with evidenced based approaches to provide a holistic and dynamic approach for achieving overall well-being. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, dealing with trauma and abuse, as well as adjustment issues. I also work with families to increase effecti...
Intensively trained in DBT, my approach teaches coping skills and mindfulness strategies for regulating emotions such as anger and sadness, tolerating distress and dealing with stressful situations, and improving interpersonal skills and relationships. I combine cognitive behavioral therapy with an educational component that teaches coping or life skills. I help my clients with problem solving ...
Warm Greetings! I am licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I am bicultural and bilingual (Spanish/English) and am proud of my Latin heritage. I have strong ties to the Latino culture and am familiar with challenges immigrant populations face here in Northern Virginia related to acculturation and grief/loss. I have worked with families, children, adults...
Are you tired of the constant arguments and lack of connectedness in your relationships; frustrated by the long-term impact of experienced trauma; stressed by the fluctuations in your mood and seeking emotional and spiritual healing? Congratulations on taking the first steps towards reclaiming your peace and joy! At Balm of Gilead Christian Counseling Center, LLC, therapy is approached from a...
The most valuable and essential piece in therapy is the connection between the therapist and the client. Without rapport and safety, no meaningful step can be taken towards recovery. In my practice, through loving kindness and empathy, I make it my priority to build a meaningful connection with clients. I try to keep a humble approach and carry with me the hope you may have lost regarding your...
Clients with PTSD, current and former first responders, psychosis, LGBTQI+, and mood disorders with the need to improve their daily functioning, motivated to grow, and want to change for the better. I work with clients in need of psychiatric evaluations for housing on their 2010E and housing packet. I offer an empathic and genuine approach in conjunction with my experience in the field of...
I believe that every human being is like a guest house. Every day there is a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some temporary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Typically, we reject what we don't enjoy and only welcome and entertain the "feel good" moments and emotions. My goal is to help individuals welcome and entertain all moments and emotions. I will help find ways to tre...
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying...
I believe in a holistic approach which respects the importance of a healthy mind, body, and spirit. My client base includes individuals with chronic illness and pain, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and stage of life issues. My therapeutic approach includes collaborating with my clients to set goals and devise a plan. I utilize evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT, Motivationa...
DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™ Dr. Alicia Smart has experience working with a wide range of individuals, ranging from older adults to adolescent clients. She specializes in working with personality disorders, mood disorders, grief/loss, anxiety, relationship difficulties, impulsivity, and anger management Dr. Smart has received extensive training in Dialectical Behavio...
“You can only enter half way into the dark forest before you begin to come out the other side” – Chinese proverb. Maybe you can relate to this quote. Reading this alone shows your desire to live in a different way than you have been. It shows you care about yourself and the people you interact with. You are seeking something. I have been working with clients for over 4 years challenged by...
If you are interested in making a change in your life, but don't know where to begin, I can help you. We can work together to better understand what you need and how you can achieve your goals. I specialize with substance use/addiction and co-occurring mental health diagnosis, such as, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms. Building a positive professional relationship is the foundat...
Hello there. My name is Dolly Sullivan, native of Fairmont, WV. I am the Owner, Clinical Social Worker & Consultant at Intentional Wellness and Consulting, LLC. I am most passionate and most effective as a therapist & consultant with those struggling with the following life challenges: individuals ages 12 - 85, couples & families, Deaf & hard-of hearing communities, caregivers of family members...
Dr. Nix is located in Alamo Heights as well as in Oak Hills. She has worked as a clinical psychologist for over 20 years. She completed her internship and Fellowship at State University of New York and at the Post Graduate Center for Mental Health in Manhattan. For the past 10 years she worked with the military population, specializing in combat trauma. She has extensive training in psychoanaly...
