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
Renewed Life through Quality Clinical Counseling grounded in Eternal Truth! I am an experienced Christian counselor with specialized skills for youth, individuals, couples, & families. I am passionate to bring healing hope to those hurting & hopeless. I join with clients clarifying needs AND solutions pursuing effective change through practical application of clinical skills & biblical Truth. I...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My goal is to help you create the life you want to live. I do this by meeting you where you are, no matter where that might be. We all face trauma, loss, grief and unexpected life transitions. But these moments do not have to define our lives. Together we can successfully process and move through the pain, conflict and difficulty so that you can fe...
We are all experts of ourselves and of our journey; we may just need the guidance to help us reach our full potential destination. We can become stuck and paralyzed by fear, worry, and anxiety but I truly believe many of our obstacles are based on the way that we interpret information. This interpretation is rooted in our conditioning from our childhood and those we surround ourselves with. My...
We can't make life easier but we can make you stronger. There are pains, humiliations, traumas and fears that are unavoidable, life will not get easier but I can help you create meaning and purpose, personal freedom, self awareness, and internal and external compassion; leading to the ability to choose behaviors based on future goals and not past traumas, as well as healthy relationships,...
The clients I enjoy working with most are the ones who feel like they keep going in circles and aren't getting anywhere. I enjoy working with clients who are unsure about going to therapy, or who haven't had the best experiences in the past. Maybe they're nervous I'll side with their spouse. Maybe they're worried all we'll do is talk about what's wrong. I get how uncomfortable coming into thera...
These difficult and unprecidented times are causing an increase in anxiety and depression. I am a Chrsitian who is a counselor, I work with people of all faiths as well as those who do not have any particular spiritual viewpoint. It is my aim to treat all of my clients with compassion and integrety. I will take the time to get to know you, and to help you get to know yourself. Throughout the...
When describing my work as a therapist, I often say that therapy is the art of having awkward conversations. The things that come up during therapy sessions aren’t often broached around the dinner table or at social gatherings, so talking about them can feel overwhelmingly weird. No one wakes up in the morning and says, "Hmm. You know what I'd like to do today? Spend an hour talking to a strang...
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Here at the Violet Flame we understand the internal struggle and stress that occurs on a daily basis due to relationship, career, and health concerns. We understand the anxiety that occurs when feeling stuck in the past, future, or the inability to focus or enjoy your moment to moment. Especially when toxic emotions are lingering in the body from past trauma. When one calms the mind and body,...
I consider myself a sensible and realistic therapist who at the same time can provide a warm environment that promotes change within the self. I feel that we as humans need to look inward to encourage real change. We do this by discovering the unconscious principles that are at play and resolve them by establishing goals and making our lives more meaningful. I am licensed professional counselor...
I have over 10 years of experience working with children and families. My approach consists of a cognitive behavioral modality with am emphasis on behavior modification, trauma and psychoanalysis. I seek to understand how a person's thought pattern influences his or her behavior. I work with each of my client's to find out what works best for them. I am well suited working with children, women ...
Many individuals struggle with various difficulties that impact their daily life and their relationships. The difficulties they face often relate to mental health symptoms, underlying personality problems or even medical issues. Theses difficulties can lead to substance abuse, emotional instability or employment problems. Many individuals that struggle with various problems have history of...
If you are viewing this page, you are likely searching for help for yourself, your family, or someone you care about. Everyone experiences challenges and obstacles in life. Therapy provides an opportunity to gain insight, learn new approaches, and better navigate life's inevitable anxieties. Each person presents with a unique personality and set of life challenges, so I employ a holistic approa...
I specialize in providing evidenced-based treatment to children, adolescent, adults, and families. I am trained in evidenced based practices including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) , Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure Therapy and Mindfulness interventions. My treatment approach emphasizes behavioral change in the service of clients' stated...
Ms. Shy earned her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Since 2012, Heather has been helping individuals and their families overcome a variety of behavioral and mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, trauma, life adjustment, and anger, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy techniques. She continu...
