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 have been a therapist for 29 years. I assist adult clients and families and couples in working through underlying reasons for their pain, problems and conflicts, and help them learn skills to manage their emotions and behavior to solve problems and form healthier relationships. I help children, adolescents and their parents manage phase of life challenges, and the struggles posed by condition...
My life's purpose is to help people figure out how to move forward from their traumas, sadness or loneliness. I am here to help you find yourself again. I am here to help you fall in love with life again. I am here to help you realize your purpose. I use cognitive behavioral therapy to teach you how to identify negative patterns in your life and replace them with positive thoughts, change your...
Starting therapy can be a scary process. Knowing this, I strive to create a safe and healing environment. I believe we all have the ability to move through/grow through difficult life experiences if provided the right tools. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, a traumatic event, or life transition, I will help guide you through your journey of self-awareness and positive change. When working with...
Seeking support can be a very vulnerable and scary step to take. The fact that you’re here and demonstrating willingness to explore therapy options shows a significant amount of courage and bravery that deserves to be acknowledged! My current focus is providing 1:1 therapy services for adults who are looking to improve their overall well being and work through stuck points in their life, whethe...
**Accepting New Clients** We all have setbacks from time to time – some big, some small. How we navigate life’s setbacks can make a big difference. Going to counseling can be intimidating, and I understand that. Connecting with someone and talking things through is essential for our “mental fitness.” Mental health/fitness is just as necessary as our physical fitness. Whether you want to map out...
**Please note, the practice is not accepting new referrals at this time.** Welcome to the Atlantic Recovery Institute-- where compassion and skill combine to help you achieve lasting change. Whether you are a person who is new to therapy, or you have been a consumer within the mental health system for many years, my intention is to accompany you on your journey toward positive, enduring life...
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed with the demands of life? Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or have you had one or more troubling traumatic experiences? Is your child experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges at home or at school? I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing a range of challenges. I can help you or your loved one create a...
I use a holistic person-centered approach and believe each individual has the ability to find the answers within. I view therapy as a place to explore the different parts of self that contribute to the whole of a person. I love helping others find the places within that feel blocked or stuck and help them address what is needed to help clients move forward with renewed hope. I believe as one...
Often, the most difficult step in starting therapy is making that first phone call; It takes a level of strength and courage to reach out to others and ask for help. Therapy has many functions and purposes, from support for the day to day stressors, to finding hope, balance, and healing. I seek to offer you the time and space to learn about yourself, grow from your struggles, and thrive. I...
Throughout my years of practice, I have found my client's successes are most often realized through the use of a client centered approach. I listen to my clients as they share their personal story and work with them to help discover their path to change. Every person, being unique, responds to therapy differently. My approach is to meet you where you are at and walk with you on your journey to...
Alex Newman completed his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with minors in Sociology, Philosophy and Religious Studies from UMASS Amherst, he then went on to get his Master’s Degree in Professional Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University and is now a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with seven years of counseling experience in community based services. Alex’s approach to therapy is eclect...
I view the therapeutic relationship as a partnership, and find the relational aspect of therapy to be an integral piece in making strides towards meeting the clients needs and goals. Confronting the difficulties and pain in life is often challenging and uncomfortable—as such I strive to create a safe space for my clients to process authentically. I know each client is unique and work to meet th...
Taking a step towards healing shows your inner strength at play. I approach therapy with this idea in mind. Each person has their own personal strengths that they bring with them. I believe my role as a therapist is to not only hold space for the difficult times, but to bring to light my client's inner strengths that will assist them in taking steps towards building a life worth living. Goals f...
My passion is helping people find hope, connection and healthy communication in their life and relationships. If you are looking for the root cause of issues in your life and want strategies to becoming "unstuck", my goal is to form a strong therapeutic relationship with each client to help create a unique treatment specifically tailored for you. My approach is research-supported, and I treat a...
What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” – Glenn Close. I am a firm believer in the importance of making healthy changes in ourselves, as we continue to grow and heal through life’s challenges. I have provided individual, couples and family therapy. As a family system trained clinician I am well versed in family functioning and treatment planning...
