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 am a Licensed Professional Counselor in North Carolina. I maintain a welcoming environment where unconditional positive regard is emphasized. I bring my unique multicultural and corporate world experiences into the counseling room to help address OCD, anxiety, depression, psychosis, life transitions, acculturation and identity issues. I am also passionate about working with couples with life...
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Erin Swinney is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples. The driving force in Erin’s clinical perspective is a commitment to instilling hope and confidence in the individuals she meets. Erin obtained a MS in Counseling and Clinical Health Psychology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her training ...
Hi there! My name is Melanie and I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and I have a master’s degree in social work from Rutgers University. In my personal life I love traveling, cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles, and cooking. In my professional life, I am a dedicated therapist who will work hard to provide you with personalized and effective treatment. Seeking therapy is not always an...
I have over 22 years as a counselor in the addiction field! I have worked successfully with youth and adults in Residential and Correctional Facilities and with MAT. I am bilingual, which opens the doors to the Spanish Community. I have work with a very diverse community over the years, allowing me to gain multicultural experience in my many years as a counselor. I am a member of a team of...
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