Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in St George Brant, ON

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Anne Cherian
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Living in a fast-paced world brings unique challenges that can impact our mental wellness and sense of self. For many individuals, adjusting to life while managing anxiety, depression, or relationship concerns can feel isolating. Together, let’s explore these experiences and develop a toolkit to build resilience and reclaim balance. With respect for the strengths passed down through generations, I invite you to embark on this transformative journey toward mental wellness.
Living in a fast-paced world brings unique challenges that can impact our mental wellness and sense of self. For many individuals, adjusting to life while managing anxiety, depression, or relationship concerns can feel isolating. Together, let’s explore these experiences and develop a toolkit to build resilience and reclaim balance. With respect for the strengths passed down through generations, I invite you to embark on this transformative journey toward mental wellness.
(226) 457-2171 View (226) 457-2171
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Erin Sunstrum
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BEd, HBA, RP
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am committed to helping clients build resilience and create a value-driven life. I believe in nurturing self-compassion and developing skills to engage with and overcome struggles. This happens through validation, exploration, and challenge and building a trusting, open relationship with my clients. My clients are experiencing anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, relational challenges, behavioral issues, ADHD, and coping with daily life. I specialize in supporting teens, young adults, families, and adults, in a safe, inclusive, and relaxed environment. This means a therapeutic space that is warm, welcoming, and affirming.
I am committed to helping clients build resilience and create a value-driven life. I believe in nurturing self-compassion and developing skills to engage with and overcome struggles. This happens through validation, exploration, and challenge and building a trusting, open relationship with my clients. My clients are experiencing anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, relational challenges, behavioral issues, ADHD, and coping with daily life. I specialize in supporting teens, young adults, families, and adults, in a safe, inclusive, and relaxed environment. This means a therapeutic space that is warm, welcoming, and affirming.
(226) 774-1213 View (226) 774-1213

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Julia Telford
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
8 Endorsed
Brantford, ON N3T
I love working with teens, and adults that are experiencing anxiety, BPD, negative thinking, relationship difficulties, depression, or experiencing anxious attachment patterns.
Is your anxiety and people pleasing at an all-time high? Negative thinking making it hard to feel like yourself? Does the fear of not being "good enough" hold you back from living the life you want? If this resonates, let's change that! Together, we’ll develop coping skills for your concerns, explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and gain momentum toward a happier, more self-assured you. Cultivating fresh perspectives, finding your strengths, and gaining awareness into emotional patterns are ways we can support your growth and progress. When working with me, you can share your struggles without fear of judgment.
I love working with teens, and adults that are experiencing anxiety, BPD, negative thinking, relationship difficulties, depression, or experiencing anxious attachment patterns.
Is your anxiety and people pleasing at an all-time high? Negative thinking making it hard to feel like yourself? Does the fear of not being "good enough" hold you back from living the life you want? If this resonates, let's change that! Together, we’ll develop coping skills for your concerns, explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and gain momentum toward a happier, more self-assured you. Cultivating fresh perspectives, finding your strengths, and gaining awareness into emotional patterns are ways we can support your growth and progress. When working with me, you can share your struggles without fear of judgment.
(647) 697-7563 View (647) 697-7563
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Heidi Argyle Art Therapy And Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RCAT, MA, RP
8 Endorsed
Serves Area
BPD, ADHD, LGBTQIA2S+, BDSM — no matter what your alphabet soup, I’m in.
I am a white, cis-female, queer, creative woman, and I go by Heidi! Art therapy is a great way to hack the therapeutic process. Trying to work through something tough, but you can’t talk about it — or you don’t want to? Art Therapy gives you a way to express yourself that doesn’t require you to, or to be “good at art”! Art gives your brain a way to get things out that our conscious mind doesn’t want to think about. So much of our relationship conflict comes from what’s not being said. What are you not saying? To whom? What’s stopping you? Let’s find out.
BPD, ADHD, LGBTQIA2S+, BDSM — no matter what your alphabet soup, I’m in.
I am a white, cis-female, queer, creative woman, and I go by Heidi! Art therapy is a great way to hack the therapeutic process. Trying to work through something tough, but you can’t talk about it — or you don’t want to? Art Therapy gives you a way to express yourself that doesn’t require you to, or to be “good at art”! Art gives your brain a way to get things out that our conscious mind doesn’t want to think about. So much of our relationship conflict comes from what’s not being said. What are you not saying? To whom? What’s stopping you? Let’s find out.
(548) 483-5368 View (548) 483-5368
Dr. Ashley Quinn
Registered Social Worker, MSW, PhD
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
They have experience working with people who are neurodivergent, who identify with borderline personality disorder ( BPD), and ADHD as examples.
Ashley focuses on spirituality and cultural identity when working with individuals from various walks of life. With a diverse background, including youth mental health, they integrate DBT and trauma-informed methods. Recognizing systemic influences on internalized oppression, Ashley prioritizes connection, self-determination and robust therapeutic relationships. Apart from psychotherapy at BRI, Ashley, an end-of-life doula, offers expertise in bereavement and grief. Driven by a passion for positive change, they believe resilience is self-defined, supporting individuals to overcome challenges and reach their own personal goals.
They have experience working with people who are neurodivergent, who identify with borderline personality disorder ( BPD), and ADHD as examples.
Ashley focuses on spirituality and cultural identity when working with individuals from various walks of life. With a diverse background, including youth mental health, they integrate DBT and trauma-informed methods. Recognizing systemic influences on internalized oppression, Ashley prioritizes connection, self-determination and robust therapeutic relationships. Apart from psychotherapy at BRI, Ashley, an end-of-life doula, offers expertise in bereavement and grief. Driven by a passion for positive change, they believe resilience is self-defined, supporting individuals to overcome challenges and reach their own personal goals.
(289) 514-5878 View (289) 514-5878
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Maor Bernshtein, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I help people who live with Trauma, Addiction, BPD, or Anxiety.
With years of front-line counselling, crisis, and addiction work, I’ve learned that real change comes when treatment is personalized. We all have the capacity to change, and therapy is about helping you see that, too. Using modern, research-backed approaches like Polyvagal, IFS, and Mindfulness, you'll safely and effectively let go of deep-seated pain.
I help people who live with Trauma, Addiction, BPD, or Anxiety.
With years of front-line counselling, crisis, and addiction work, I’ve learned that real change comes when treatment is personalized. We all have the capacity to change, and therapy is about helping you see that, too. Using modern, research-backed approaches like Polyvagal, IFS, and Mindfulness, you'll safely and effectively let go of deep-seated pain.
(365) 476-2476 View (365) 476-2476
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Lauren Adam
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Specializing in helping preteens, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, BPD, behavioral and school issues, ADHD, trauma, and more.
Are you an athlete struggling with performance anxiety or mental blocks? Whether you're a high performer facing a fear of failure, a professional athlete navigating an injury, or a retired athlete experiencing an identity shift, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and isolated in these challenges. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to regain your confidence, enhance your sports performance, and develop coping strategies that help you thrive under pressure. You’re ready to build mental resilience and find fulfillment beyond your sport. Most of all, you’re ready to feel like yourself again. I want to help you get there.
Specializing in helping preteens, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, BPD, behavioral and school issues, ADHD, trauma, and more.
Are you an athlete struggling with performance anxiety or mental blocks? Whether you're a high performer facing a fear of failure, a professional athlete navigating an injury, or a retired athlete experiencing an identity shift, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and isolated in these challenges. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to regain your confidence, enhance your sports performance, and develop coping strategies that help you thrive under pressure. You’re ready to build mental resilience and find fulfillment beyond your sport. Most of all, you’re ready to feel like yourself again. I want to help you get there.
(226) 774-0720 View (226) 774-0720
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Brown Jodi
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CCC, RP
10 Endorsed
Brantford, ON N3T
I specialize in trauma-focused therapy, supporting clients through eating disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, BPD, sexual trauma, and more.
As a trauma therapist specializing in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, IFS, and DBT, I help clients heal and grow on both emotional and physical levels. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can navigate your healing journey with confidence. I believe everyone deserves compassionate guidance to overcome challenges and build a fulfilling life, an
I specialize in trauma-focused therapy, supporting clients through eating disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, BPD, sexual trauma, and more.
As a trauma therapist specializing in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, IFS, and DBT, I help clients heal and grow on both emotional and physical levels. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can navigate your healing journey with confidence. I believe everyone deserves compassionate guidance to overcome challenges and build a fulfilling life, an
(844) 857-3188 View (844) 857-3188
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Bruce Jensen
Counsellor, MACP, CCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Whether you’re navigating addiction, trauma, C-PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, grief and loss, attachment wounds, criminality, or religious, cult, or spiritual abuse, you don’t have to face it alone.
My approach is tailor-fit for each person, drawing from many approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Non-dual, and Transpersonal psychotherapies, and more. I also hold specialized training in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy, and provide preparation and integration.
Whether you’re navigating addiction, trauma, C-PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, grief and loss, attachment wounds, criminality, or religious, cult, or spiritual abuse, you don’t have to face it alone.
My approach is tailor-fit for each person, drawing from many approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Non-dual, and Transpersonal psychotherapies, and more. I also hold specialized training in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy, and provide preparation and integration.
(249) 504-0953 View (249) 504-0953
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Cindy Steffy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP
Serves Area
She developed and facilitated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy treatments for Depression, Bipolar, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and developed and facilitated Dialectical Behavioural Therapy programs used to treat Borderline Personality Disorders.
Life is filled with many challenges. We all use coping mechanisms that appear to make sense for these challenges. Sometimes these coping mechanisms stop working or cause us other difficulties when they are used for longer periods of time. I provide a safe and comfortable environment in which we can work together to develop skills and strategies that lead to change that can be maintained over the long-term. I am trained to offer Jon Kabat-Zinn's Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and have facilitated many treatment groups using these techniques. Mindfulness groups currently on hold.
She developed and facilitated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy treatments for Depression, Bipolar, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and developed and facilitated Dialectical Behavioural Therapy programs used to treat Borderline Personality Disorders.
Life is filled with many challenges. We all use coping mechanisms that appear to make sense for these challenges. Sometimes these coping mechanisms stop working or cause us other difficulties when they are used for longer periods of time. I provide a safe and comfortable environment in which we can work together to develop skills and strategies that lead to change that can be maintained over the long-term. I am trained to offer Jon Kabat-Zinn's Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and have facilitated many treatment groups using these techniques. Mindfulness groups currently on hold.
(226) 782-0743 View (226) 782-0743
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Koye Oyerinde
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Ingersoll, ON N5C
I facilitated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy treatments for Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Social and Generalized Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and also facilitated Dialectical Behavioural Therapy programs for Borderline Personality Disorders.
I enjoy working with individuals, families, and couples. This might be the first time you are seeking counselling or you may be seeking for a different counselling experience, picking the right counsellor for you is important. It is important to understand how we interpret our experiences and how they affects us. Our environments also have the ability to impact the way we interpret our experiences and interactions; it can be helpful to develop an awareness of the common miscommunication we experience based on our past experiences and in challenging ourselves to take steps towards wellness.
I facilitated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy treatments for Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Social and Generalized Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and also facilitated Dialectical Behavioural Therapy programs for Borderline Personality Disorders.
I enjoy working with individuals, families, and couples. This might be the first time you are seeking counselling or you may be seeking for a different counselling experience, picking the right counsellor for you is important. It is important to understand how we interpret our experiences and how they affects us. Our environments also have the ability to impact the way we interpret our experiences and interactions; it can be helpful to develop an awareness of the common miscommunication we experience based on our past experiences and in challenging ourselves to take steps towards wellness.
(226) 400-6910 View (226) 400-6910
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Breanne Dorion
Registered Social Worker, RSW
3 Endorsed
Cayuga, ON N0A
The goal of my practice is to provide a safe, and supportive environment, creating space for you to process your thoughts and emotions. I work alongside clients to create a life with authentic joy and develop a "toolbox" of skills. These skills help deal with negative emotion regulation, impulsive reactions and effective communication. I will tailor each session to your individual needs, drawing on various modalities such as Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy with a trauma-informed lens.
The goal of my practice is to provide a safe, and supportive environment, creating space for you to process your thoughts and emotions. I work alongside clients to create a life with authentic joy and develop a "toolbox" of skills. These skills help deal with negative emotion regulation, impulsive reactions and effective communication. I will tailor each session to your individual needs, drawing on various modalities such as Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy with a trauma-informed lens.
(289) 272-8126 View (289) 272-8126
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Zafire Holistic Wellness
Psychologist, PhD
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Accepting New Clients! Are you ready to really rise into the life of your design? With 23 yrs of experience and pioneering in leading edge treatments for "treatment resistant" individuals that have experienced emotional neglect or trauma whether as a child, teen, in your adult life or because you carry vicarious trauma as first responder in our community.
Accepting New Clients! Are you ready to really rise into the life of your design? With 23 yrs of experience and pioneering in leading edge treatments for "treatment resistant" individuals that have experienced emotional neglect or trauma whether as a child, teen, in your adult life or because you carry vicarious trauma as first responder in our community.
(226) 270-9390 View (226) 270-9390
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Brandy Weaver
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP-Q, MA, BA
2 Endorsed
Simcoe, ON N3Y
Are you feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions, anxious thoughts, relationship struggles, or past trauma? Life’s challenges can feel heavy, but healing is possible—with the right support. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with over 18 years of experience in mental health, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly accepted. Together, we will explore your thoughts, emotions, and current struggles to process past hurts, develop healthier coping strategies and work toward meaningful change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions, anxious thoughts, relationship struggles, or past trauma? Life’s challenges can feel heavy, but healing is possible—with the right support. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with over 18 years of experience in mental health, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly accepted. Together, we will explore your thoughts, emotions, and current struggles to process past hurts, develop healthier coping strategies and work toward meaningful change.
(226) 457-2315 View (226) 457-2315
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Alexandra Clarysse
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Port Dover, ON N0A
Many of us experience things in our lives that can have a great impact on how we live day to day. Sometimes these experiences can affect our mental and emotional health. When we struggle to cope with the impacts of trauma or invalidation, we might turn to alcohol, drugs or other means to forget or shut down how we are feeling.
Many of us experience things in our lives that can have a great impact on how we live day to day. Sometimes these experiences can affect our mental and emotional health. When we struggle to cope with the impacts of trauma or invalidation, we might turn to alcohol, drugs or other means to forget or shut down how we are feeling.
(226) 840-3214 View (226) 840-3214
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Kelsey Vande Ven
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Tillsonburg, ON N4G
Does your child struggle with big emotions, anxiety, depression, ADHD symptoms, struggles with peers or school environment? With close to 10 years experience in the field, I specialize in supporting children, youth and parents. My passion lies with supporting children improve their social skills, coping skills, emotion regulation, and overall wellbeing. I believe there are times that we all struggle and need to shift our habits which requires support. I understand that change is difficult and offer a safe place to share struggles along with helpful resources to meet your needs.
Does your child struggle with big emotions, anxiety, depression, ADHD symptoms, struggles with peers or school environment? With close to 10 years experience in the field, I specialize in supporting children, youth and parents. My passion lies with supporting children improve their social skills, coping skills, emotion regulation, and overall wellbeing. I believe there are times that we all struggle and need to shift our habits which requires support. I understand that change is difficult and offer a safe place to share struggles along with helpful resources to meet your needs.
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Mindful Path Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MA, RP
2 Endorsed
Brantford, ON N3T
At Mindful Path Counselling we offer a wide range of services including; individual, couples/relationship(s), marriage, child/youth, family, and group counselling. In addition, we offer a wide range of alternative wellness services including; reiki/energy healing/ infrared light therapy, hypnotherapy, life coaching, art therapy, ecotherapy, walk-n-talk therapy, and animal-assisted therapy. We work with people aged 5 years and up from all backgrounds. We are also under the supervision of a psychologist for psychology billing needs.
At Mindful Path Counselling we offer a wide range of services including; individual, couples/relationship(s), marriage, child/youth, family, and group counselling. In addition, we offer a wide range of alternative wellness services including; reiki/energy healing/ infrared light therapy, hypnotherapy, life coaching, art therapy, ecotherapy, walk-n-talk therapy, and animal-assisted therapy. We work with people aged 5 years and up from all backgrounds. We are also under the supervision of a psychologist for psychology billing needs.
(226) 778-5521 View (226) 778-5521
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Kelly Thordarson
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, BScN
1 Endorsed
Ancaster, ON L9G
"Sometimes when it feels that life is falling apart, it is actually falling into place". During our life's journey all of us experience times of loss, despair, and loneliness. During these occasions we are often unable to see the patterns we need to change. I have previously spent many years practicing as a nurse. I came to realize that healing the body was less meaningful if the mind is struggling with personal pain.
"Sometimes when it feels that life is falling apart, it is actually falling into place". During our life's journey all of us experience times of loss, despair, and loneliness. During these occasions we are often unable to see the patterns we need to change. I have previously spent many years practicing as a nurse. I came to realize that healing the body was less meaningful if the mind is struggling with personal pain.
(289) 512-2612 View (289) 512-2612
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Bruce Robert David Cook
Psychological Associate, MA, CPsych, Assoc
Online Only
I have 34 years in clinical psychology and I have a wide-range of experiences and have worked with adults 18-64 from many walks of life. My ideal client is someone who may be struggling with trauma issues such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, etc. I am interested in working with clients who wish to grow beyond their conditions, and heal so that they can achieve optimal psychological functioning for themselves. I utilize cognitive-behavioural, solution, focused and psychodynamic paradigms. I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), therapy for various conditions.
I have 34 years in clinical psychology and I have a wide-range of experiences and have worked with adults 18-64 from many walks of life. My ideal client is someone who may be struggling with trauma issues such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, etc. I am interested in working with clients who wish to grow beyond their conditions, and heal so that they can achieve optimal psychological functioning for themselves. I utilize cognitive-behavioural, solution, focused and psychodynamic paradigms. I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), therapy for various conditions.
(365) 654-5074 View (365) 654-5074
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Brant Mental Health Solutions
Registered Psychotherapist
Brantford, ON N3R
Brant Mental Health Solutions is a private counselling and psychology centre in Brantford, Ontario. Our team of over 20 mental health and autism professionals can work with; children, teens, adults, couples and families. We offer virtual and in person counselling options and equine therapy at two beautiful farms in Brantford. Our team is made up of Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychotherapists, Psychologists and other healthcare professionals.
Brant Mental Health Solutions is a private counselling and psychology centre in Brantford, Ontario. Our team of over 20 mental health and autism professionals can work with; children, teens, adults, couples and families. We offer virtual and in person counselling options and equine therapy at two beautiful farms in Brantford. Our team is made up of Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychotherapists, Psychologists and other healthcare professionals.
(548) 481-5148 View (548) 481-5148
Borderline Personality (BPD) Counsellors

What is the most successful approach to treating borderline personality disorder?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is considered the gold standard of treatment for borderline personality disorder. An evidence-based treatment, it addresses the extreme emotional reactivity, the relationship difficulties, and the acts of self-harm that create so much distress for BPD patients. DBT is a comprehensive program that includes both regular individual psychotherapy sessions and weekly group sessions of skills training.

What happens in treatment of borderline personality disorder?

Treatment typically consists of weekly individual therapy sessions that last an hour and group skill-focused instructional sessions that may last up to two hours. Patients are typically given homework “assignments” in which they are asked to practice in their daily life the skills they acquire in therapy. Patients also keep a diary tracking their emotions and impulses as a way to know which situations are most problematic and to help them gain control over their own behavior. Difficult situations and feelings are typically reviewed in therapy sessions and more constructive solutions found.

What kinds of problems does BPD treatment help with?

DBT was initially developed to dampen the self-destructive impulses of chronically suicidal patients. It is now the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder, a serious condition marked by extreme emotional reactivity, relationship instability, and self-injurious behaviors. Treatment of BPD helps patients tolerate the flux of emotions without acting on them, often with a specific focus on tolerating negative emotions. DBT addresses the core problems of BPD—fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, and impulsivity.

What is the goal of treatment in borderline personality disorder?

The goal of treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) is to relieve the extreme emotional distress that patients experience—to curb their emotional reactivity, to minimize their inclination to self-harm, and to reduce their impulsivity. Toward these ends, patients are not only taught an array of new coping skills and techniques for emotional regulation, they are given opportunities to practice them. Another major goal of treatment is interpersonal effectiveness; patients learn and problem-solve ways to effectively communicate in relationships, especially how to ask for what they need as a way to minimize hurt feelings.