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
My name is Shauna Christian, and I am a licensed therapist with over 20 years’ experience providing therapy to individuals and families. I am committed to making this process easier for you by creating an environment of trust, respect and support. I meet you where you are! I believe that everyone is unique and what may work for one person may not work for another. I have helped people with a...
There are moments in life when we feel stuck in dysfunctional patterns that consume us with self-doubt despite our best efforts. During these moments of despair, anxiety and depression take over and prevent us from moving forward with the necessary steps for change, However, it is in this place we are asked to go inward, go deeper, and begin to understand dysfunctional patterns that inhibit...
Maria’s clinical focus includes emerging adults, children, adolescents and families. Her approach focuses on expanding self-awareness and facilitating change. She incorporates evidence based mindfulness practices as well as mainstream psychotherapy approaches. Additionally, she utilizes an experiential Game Consulting method. Her multicultural background and passion for integral psychology allo...
I believe at some point in our lives, we all could benefit from counseling. Life can be challenging, especially during these unforeseeable times and there is no manual to help guide you through, however, you do not have to do this alone. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with a variety of people from all different ages struggling with many different issues and diagnoses....
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, coping or anything that is currently creating barriers to living a fulfilling life- then let's see what strategies, skills, and supports we can put in place to create positive change. I offer individual, couples, and family counseling. I work from a client-centered perspective with a focus on skill coaching and implementation to create a sense of...
*Bilingual (English and Spanish)* I believe the most helpful aspect of therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client. I pride myself in the relationship I have with my clients and the trust built. My main goal is to help my clients through difficult situations, allowing them to come out stronger and confident by empowering them to make positive changes in their lives. I have...
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My passion in this life is to provide clients not only with helpful tools and techniques in order to manage stress, anxiety, fear, and depression, but too equip clients by digging deeper and working through the deep and difficult pain they carry daily, whether it be through a trauma, sexual orientation, bullying, low self-esteem, addiction, anger, failing marriages, coping with major life chang...
Are you looking for an open-minded, supportive, and compassionate therapist? I am a LCSW with over 8 years of experience building strong therapeutic relationships with individuals and supporting them in reaching their goals. I am a strength-based and client focused therapist; I strive to empower and provide hope in session. I utilize a variety of techniques and I am trained in various models of...
"The Art of Healing" My mission is to support healing from traumatic events for individuals and their loved ones. I am passionate about growing awareness through trauma- informed practice, communication and education. I utilize Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy coupled with Art Therapy as a modality to further enhance the healing process. I want all my clients to experience safety in...
Do you find yourself struggling with life's stressors- relationships, life transitions, work, family? Therapy with a genuine, highly empathic therapist can help. Together, we can explore the issues you face to better understand them and work through to resolution in a non-judgmental manner. I am excited to join you along your journey of self-healing and discovery. I work collaboratively to brin...
Janay believes that embarking on a therapeutic journey can be life changing. Janay’s theoretical orientation is a combination of Person-Centered, Strengths-Based and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Janay believes that by changing your thought patterns, recognizing your strengths, and building self-esteem, you can create the life you deserve. Janay recognizes that spirituality may play a role in y...
