Borderline Personality (BPD) Psychiatrists in Arlington, MA
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing medication management, genetic testing, and supportive therapy for adolescents, and adults. I strive to develop an environment where patients feel safe to share their most authentic selves and feel empowered to work together toward meaningful solutions. I collaborate with patients to develop an individualized treatment plan that meets their unique needs with medications, lifestyle changes, and therapy. Together we'll work to ensure the safest and most effective use of medications to get you feeling like the best version of yourself.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing medication management, genetic testing, and supportive therapy for adolescents, and adults. I strive to develop an environment where patients feel safe to share their most authentic selves and feel empowered to work together toward meaningful solutions. I collaborate with patients to develop an individualized treatment plan that meets their unique needs with medications, lifestyle changes, and therapy. Together we'll work to ensure the safest and most effective use of medications to get you feeling like the best version of yourself.
Feeling stuck despite prior therapy or medication? I work with adults—often professionals and high-achieving individuals—whose symptoms remain difficult to understand or treat, particularly when psychological symptoms intersect with medical complexity. As a double board-certified adult and consult-liaison psychiatrist with extensive psychotherapy training, I integrate psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, a medically informed psychiatric perspective, and evidence-informed functional medicine. I maintain a small practice, working slowly enough to think about difficult cases. Now accepting a limited number of new patients.
Feeling stuck despite prior therapy or medication? I work with adults—often professionals and high-achieving individuals—whose symptoms remain difficult to understand or treat, particularly when psychological symptoms intersect with medical complexity. As a double board-certified adult and consult-liaison psychiatrist with extensive psychotherapy training, I integrate psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, a medically informed psychiatric perspective, and evidence-informed functional medicine. I maintain a small practice, working slowly enough to think about difficult cases. Now accepting a limited number of new patients.
“Each patient present with unique nuances as to how a problem behaviorally reveals itself in his or her life”. I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and as such, I can prescribe medication, if necessary, as an adjunct to psychotherapy. I worked in various healthcare including inpatient and outpatient settings providing both psychiatric and medical care. I use integrated approach to care with aims to empower individual’s authenticity to make proactive decisions and enhance his or hers ability to effectively cope with the full variety of life’s circumstances.
“Each patient present with unique nuances as to how a problem behaviorally reveals itself in his or her life”. I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and as such, I can prescribe medication, if necessary, as an adjunct to psychotherapy. I worked in various healthcare including inpatient and outpatient settings providing both psychiatric and medical care. I use integrated approach to care with aims to empower individual’s authenticity to make proactive decisions and enhance his or hers ability to effectively cope with the full variety of life’s circumstances.
Katherine Darling is a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Board Certified, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in Psychiatric care, providing medication management and integrated therapy. Dr. Darling has expertise in mood disorders, psychotic disorders, trauma focused therapies, and ADHD. She also has experience in working with elders who have dementia related challenges.
Katherine Darling is a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Board Certified, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in Psychiatric care, providing medication management and integrated therapy. Dr. Darling has expertise in mood disorders, psychotic disorders, trauma focused therapies, and ADHD. She also has experience in working with elders who have dementia related challenges.
We have the power to improve our mental health. We can choose what to think about and challenge & reframe our thoughts; live by our own values rather than by others' expectations; focus outward to create purpose, surround ourselves with good people and good energy. Nourishing and honoring our bodies with food and exercise, and, connecting with our fellow beings, can produce and release chemicals that make us feel good. Even the ability to activate our parasympathetic or calming nervous system is within our control, with a few simple techniques. We already have the tools to thrive in life. I would love to help you uncover them.
We have the power to improve our mental health. We can choose what to think about and challenge & reframe our thoughts; live by our own values rather than by others' expectations; focus outward to create purpose, surround ourselves with good people and good energy. Nourishing and honoring our bodies with food and exercise, and, connecting with our fellow beings, can produce and release chemicals that make us feel good. Even the ability to activate our parasympathetic or calming nervous system is within our control, with a few simple techniques. We already have the tools to thrive in life. I would love to help you uncover them.
I am a double board-certified psychiatrist with over a decade of experience in adult, child, and adolescent psychiatry. My background in diverse clinical settings has fostered a nuanced, deep understanding of mental health, allowing me to identify subtle factors that often lead to treatment resistance. I am committed to delivering compassionate, individualized care that addresses your unique needs. My practice provides a warm, safe, and collaborative environment where we work together to navigate life's challenges. My goal is to provide a comprehensive roadmap toward healing, helping you restore balance and emotional well being.
I am a double board-certified psychiatrist with over a decade of experience in adult, child, and adolescent psychiatry. My background in diverse clinical settings has fostered a nuanced, deep understanding of mental health, allowing me to identify subtle factors that often lead to treatment resistance. I am committed to delivering compassionate, individualized care that addresses your unique needs. My practice provides a warm, safe, and collaborative environment where we work together to navigate life's challenges. My goal is to provide a comprehensive roadmap toward healing, helping you restore balance and emotional well being.
I work with adult men and women to better understand and regulate strong emotions, cope with life stressors, and learn to manage the effects of mental illness and trauma on their daily lives so that they can reach and maintain their full potential and work toward their own personal goals. I am trained in psychopharmacology (medication management) as well as a number of psychotherapies (psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, MBT, staged treatment of trauma, prolonged exposure, and family therapy).
I work with adult men and women to better understand and regulate strong emotions, cope with life stressors, and learn to manage the effects of mental illness and trauma on their daily lives so that they can reach and maintain their full potential and work toward their own personal goals. I am trained in psychopharmacology (medication management) as well as a number of psychotherapies (psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, MBT, staged treatment of trauma, prolonged exposure, and family therapy).
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I specialize in working with PTSD, complex relationships, and BPD.
Welcome! I’m a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist, but I’m also a real person who understands that life doesn't always follow a script. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like your past is dictating your future, I’m here to help you find a way forward.
I specialize in working with PTSD, complex relationships, and BPD.
Welcome! I’m a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist, but I’m also a real person who understands that life doesn't always follow a script. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like your past is dictating your future, I’m here to help you find a way forward.
Since 2015, I’ve had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, families, young adults, and older adults navigating challenges such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma, and BPD.
This is where you can receive both psychotherapy and medication management services.
I believe in a thoughtful and collaborative approach to mental health care. My journey began as a therapist, shaping how I understand each person’s unique experiences, diagnose with care, and assess the role of medication in their healing. Now, as both a therapist and prescriber, we’ll take the time to explore your needs integrating therapy and medication management to create a balanced, individualized treatment plan.
Since 2015, I’ve had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, families, young adults, and older adults navigating challenges such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma, and BPD.
This is where you can receive both psychotherapy and medication management services.
I believe in a thoughtful and collaborative approach to mental health care. My journey began as a therapist, shaping how I understand each person’s unique experiences, diagnose with care, and assess the role of medication in their healing. Now, as both a therapist and prescriber, we’ll take the time to explore your needs integrating therapy and medication management to create a balanced, individualized treatment plan.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 15 years of experience supporting individuals through a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. I provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered care to adolescents and adults. I help clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, stress, and life transitions with compassion, clarity, and respect.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 15 years of experience supporting individuals through a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. I provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered care to adolescents and adults. I help clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, stress, and life transitions with compassion, clarity, and respect.
I am a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 4 years of experience. I specialize in supporting adults and adolescents navigating mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment challenges. My goal is to help clients find relief from persistent symptoms, improve daily functioning, and build emotional resilience through compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to their unique needs and goals.
I am a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 4 years of experience. I specialize in supporting adults and adolescents navigating mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment challenges. My goal is to help clients find relief from persistent symptoms, improve daily functioning, and build emotional resilience through compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to their unique needs and goals.
Many of the people I work with are children, adolescents, young adults, and families seeking a clearer understanding of emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges that have become difficult to navigate alone. Some are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, concentration difficulties, or school-related concerns. Others have tried therapy, medication, or both and still feel stuck. Together, we work to better understand what is contributing to these difficulties and develop a thoughtful, individualized plan that supports meaningful and lasting change.
Many of the people I work with are children, adolescents, young adults, and families seeking a clearer understanding of emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges that have become difficult to navigate alone. Some are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, concentration difficulties, or school-related concerns. Others have tried therapy, medication, or both and still feel stuck. Together, we work to better understand what is contributing to these difficulties and develop a thoughtful, individualized plan that supports meaningful and lasting change.
I bring a psychoanalytically-informed approach to helping individuals with symptom relief, emotional pain, and interpersonal growth. This involves a focus on the role of emotions in a person's mental life, consideration of how psychological defenses may complicate greater personal fulfillment, and exploration of how the relationship between me and the patient may shed light on problematic interpersonal patterns. I integrate psychiatric medications in the therapeutic work whenever appropriate to reduce emotional suffering, enhance the capacity for reflection on painful experiences, and to facilitate relational understanding.
I bring a psychoanalytically-informed approach to helping individuals with symptom relief, emotional pain, and interpersonal growth. This involves a focus on the role of emotions in a person's mental life, consideration of how psychological defenses may complicate greater personal fulfillment, and exploration of how the relationship between me and the patient may shed light on problematic interpersonal patterns. I integrate psychiatric medications in the therapeutic work whenever appropriate to reduce emotional suffering, enhance the capacity for reflection on painful experiences, and to facilitate relational understanding.
My name is Mary-Ellen Meltzer and I am an AASECT certified sex therapist, sex therapist supervisor, and a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist. I am LGBTQIA and kink affirming. I work with couples and individuals who struggle with relationship and sexual health issues. I also work with clients who struggle with medical health issues including cancer and menopause. When you are struggling with sexual and /or relationship issues it can be helpful to have a therapist to help you make sense of what you are experiencing. You do not need to struggle alone. All genders, relationships and cultures are welcome.
My name is Mary-Ellen Meltzer and I am an AASECT certified sex therapist, sex therapist supervisor, and a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist. I am LGBTQIA and kink affirming. I work with couples and individuals who struggle with relationship and sexual health issues. I also work with clients who struggle with medical health issues including cancer and menopause. When you are struggling with sexual and /or relationship issues it can be helpful to have a therapist to help you make sense of what you are experiencing. You do not need to struggle alone. All genders, relationships and cultures are welcome.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified, Doctor of Nursing Practice. I have worked in many inpatient and outpatient settings and for a while as a consultant to a tertiary care hospital. I consistently enlarge my psychiatric knowledge base and stay up to date with new forms of treatment and new medications. I have been practicing for more than 40 years and provide patient-centered, evidence-based care for patients ages 16 and older.
I am accepting new patients.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified, Doctor of Nursing Practice. I have worked in many inpatient and outpatient settings and for a while as a consultant to a tertiary care hospital. I consistently enlarge my psychiatric knowledge base and stay up to date with new forms of treatment and new medications. I have been practicing for more than 40 years and provide patient-centered, evidence-based care for patients ages 16 and older.
I am accepting new patients.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of mental health experience, providing compassionate care for children (ages 6+), adolescents, and adults through MindSpire Mental Health & Wellness. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other mental health concerns through personalized medication management and a whole-person approach. I believe in partnering with my clients to create treatment plans that fit their unique needs, helping them feel heard, supported, and empowered on their journey toward improved mental wellness.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of mental health experience, providing compassionate care for children (ages 6+), adolescents, and adults through MindSpire Mental Health & Wellness. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other mental health concerns through personalized medication management and a whole-person approach. I believe in partnering with my clients to create treatment plans that fit their unique needs, helping them feel heard, supported, and empowered on their journey toward improved mental wellness.
Currently accepting new patients for medication management. Melanie Daley's professional background as a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) in Massachusetts reflects a comprehensive and dedicated career in mental health care. With over twelve years of experience as a Registered Nurse in addiction medicine and dual diagnosis settings, Melanie possesses a robust skill set to address various mental health issues.
Currently accepting new patients for medication management. Melanie Daley's professional background as a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) in Massachusetts reflects a comprehensive and dedicated career in mental health care. With over twelve years of experience as a Registered Nurse in addiction medicine and dual diagnosis settings, Melanie possesses a robust skill set to address various mental health issues.
I am double board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. I believe in using both medication when indicated as well as therapy. I was trained in CBT and was given the Excellence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during my residency program. I use supportive therapy with each client I see. During my residency I served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Overall Excellence in Psychiatry Award as well as the Clinical Excellence Award.
I am double board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. I believe in using both medication when indicated as well as therapy. I was trained in CBT and was given the Excellence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during my residency program. I use supportive therapy with each client I see. During my residency I served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Overall Excellence in Psychiatry Award as well as the Clinical Excellence Award.
I believe that mental health care works best when it is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to the unique needs of each individual. I am particularly passionate about providing care and creating a safe, welcoming space where all can feel seen, heard, and supported. My goal is to help patients better understand their mental health, develop effective coping strategies, and find treatment approaches that support long-term wellness and quality of life.
I believe that mental health care works best when it is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to the unique needs of each individual. I am particularly passionate about providing care and creating a safe, welcoming space where all can feel seen, heard, and supported. My goal is to help patients better understand their mental health, develop effective coping strategies, and find treatment approaches that support long-term wellness and quality of life.
I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner now accepting new clients ages 18+ for psychiatric evaluations and medication management with targeted therapy interventions. I have over a decade of experience as a psychiatric nurse working in community mental health and psychiatric inpatient settings. I enjoy working with neurodiverse patients and have specialized training in ADHD, OCD, and ASD. I also have additional training in complex trauma presentations, co-occuring substance use disorders, and work with anxiety, depression, and co-occuring substance use.
I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner now accepting new clients ages 18+ for psychiatric evaluations and medication management with targeted therapy interventions. I have over a decade of experience as a psychiatric nurse working in community mental health and psychiatric inpatient settings. I enjoy working with neurodiverse patients and have specialized training in ADHD, OCD, and ASD. I also have additional training in complex trauma presentations, co-occuring substance use disorders, and work with anxiety, depression, and co-occuring substance use.
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What is borderline personality disorder?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by difficulty regulating emotions, which often leads to frequent mood swings, intense emotions, and challenging interpersonal relationships. People with BPD commonly experience a significant fear of abandonment, which can result in dramatic behaviors as they attempt to avoid real or perceived rejection. Individuals with BPD can also often struggle with additional mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, or trauma-related disorders. The first symptoms of BPD typically emerge during the teenage years, and the condition is generally chronic, meaning is persists throughout an individual's life. However, despite its long-term nature, effective treatment options are available that can significantly reduce symptom intensity and improve overall quality of life, and psychiatrists can be essential to improving outcomes.
How do psychiatrists treat borderline personality disorder?
The gold standard treatment for BPD is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), a therapeutic modality developed by psychologist Marsha Linehan specifically for this condition. DBT focuses primarily on emotion regulation and symptom reduction by helping individuals develop effective emotional coping skills and mindfulness practices. Many psychiatrists who specialize in BPD incorporate DBT techniques into their practice, often working with a client's therapist and other treatment professionals to incorporate all aspects of the therapy. While no specific medications are approved exclusively for BPD, some individuals benefit from medications that target symptoms of co-occurring conditions, such as anxiety or depression. A psychiatrist can be beneficial to help evaluate whether medication might be helpful for a client as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in borderline personality disorder?
The Psychology Today online directory serves as a helpful resource for finding psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in BPD. The platform allows users to filter providers by specific areas of expertise—including BPD and related conditions—as well as by practical considerations such as insurance acceptance, session costs, location, and personal preferences regarding provider characteristics like gender, cultural background, or religious affiliation. When evaluating potential psychiatrists, it's important to inquire about their specific experience working with personality disorders and their approach to both medication management and behavioral therapies. This ensures you find a provider who can offer the specialized care that BPD treatment requires.