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
Are you feeling weighed down with depression or anxiety? Are you stressed by family or life difficulties or is past trauma creating problems? Do you struggle to say no to the demands of others? Are you feeling burned out? My goal is to help you gain freedom from the effects of anxiety, depression, codependency, trauma or addiction on your life. I also work to address other concerns such as...
Delta Kuzenski, MSW, LCSW, provides counseling and psychotherapy in a relaxed, confidential setting on N Hwy 393. With over 30 years' experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Delta provides Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, EMDR, as well as other modalities to fit clients' needs. Specializing in Trauma, Life Transitions, Anxiet...
In order to make changes in your personal life you must first know where your opportunities for growth are. Having a clear picture of how your experiences, thoughts, feelings and unique characteristics combine to create your behaviors is the best way to begin to steer your own course back toward satisfaction, happiness, and overall health. Dr. A is a licensed clinical psychologist who received ...
I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. Are you someone who struggles with anxious and self-defeating thoughts, has difficulty finding joy and fulfillment, feels stuck in a pattern of unhealthy behaviors or wants to create and improve relationships with others? My mission is to create a secure, judgment-free space to help clients process emotions, challenge self-limiting beliefs and create...
Our mental health is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle, and life can put hurdles in our way that could, at times, be challenging. My goal is to help provide the change that you are seeking, help to repair parts of you that may feel broken, and help empower you to become your true self. I thrive in helping those who seek change and look forward to guiding you to that change. I thrive in...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! So many of us go through life struggling to be present and miss out on the beautiful moments life has to offer us. Whether you're stuck in a small rut, or have been struggling for years, my goal as a clinician is to come alongside individuals, couples and families to partner on a journey to create a life full of thriving, not just surviving. With the right tools, every...
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with supervisory designation in the state of Ohio, and I received my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walsh University. I have extensive experience providing counseling services to individuals of all ages and in many different settings. I specialize in the treatment of preteens, adolescents, and adults. My areas of compete...
*not currently accepting new clients!* Mental health issues, substance abuse and low self esteem are often barriers to experiencing life to the fullest. My goal is to provide a welcoming and friendly environment for my clients to begin the process of making positive changes to their lives. I strive to listen, educate and encourage my clients to find resiliency and the strength to grow. I have...
"I became a psychotherapist because that's where people will unburden themselves, where they will show what is in their hearts." I have had the opportunity to meet individuals from all different walks of life, and bear witness to their own personal life stories. I enjoy celebrating along side individuals during their personal victories, as well as comforting and guiding them as they travel thro...
Patricia is a Counselor with a passion for helping clients achieve the growth and confidence they desire to tackle and handle life’s problems. She employs various therapeutic modalities based on client need, such as CBT, Psychodynamic theory, person centered therapy, Gestalt, and trauma work. Patricia has a great deal of experience working with children and adolescents, in addition to adults. H...
I'm both an LPC and LMFT who enjoys helping people of all ages and stages including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. The goal of my therapy is build trust and a working alliance so together we process unresolved issues and replace present behaviors, emotions and thoughts causing distress with more effective coping and ways of being that empower you to live the life you've...
Bob's passion is in outpatient therapy, working with a wide range of individuals. Currently, his therapeutic focus is in assisting people in finding better balance and peace in their lives. He is passionate about helping others overcome mental health and social issues through self-empowerment—accepting and facing emotions, addressing social and spiritual concerns, restructuring negative cyclica...
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with advanced training and experience working with couples and families, my goal is to work with you in developing a deeper understanding of who you are and support you through the journey. My passion and specialty is working with individuals & partners struggling with relationship issues, intimacy, and sexual issues. Are you doubting yourself, a partner's...
Welcome! Please take your time to review my information in order to make an informed choice of therapists to meet your current needs. I recently retired from SLO County Behavioral Health where I provided therapy and case management services to clients since 1989, and am now in private practice in Atascadero. I would be happy to assist you in discovering how to improve your mood, your...
Hi, and welcome! We’re all meant to live a life of deep expression, fulfillment and freedom, but sometimes need a little help. Together, we will strive not only to manage symptoms but to understand the root cause. We will explore aspects such as the past and present, cognitive/behavioral patterns, and deeper internalized messages to cultivate actual life-long and sustainable change. We will aim...
