Borderline Personality (BPD) Psychiatrists in Chittenden County, VT
You may be juggling work, relationships, and responsibilities while feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out beneath the surface. You might have tried therapy, medication, or both before, but something still feels incomplete. You’re looking for real relief—not just coping—and care that truly sees you and adapts as your life evolves.
You may be juggling work, relationships, and responsibilities while feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out beneath the surface. You might have tried therapy, medication, or both before, but something still feels incomplete. You’re looking for real relief—not just coping—and care that truly sees you and adapts as your life evolves.
Accepting new patients for telehealth visits offering psych evaluations and medication management. We treat anyone suffering with depression, anxiety, or any other mental health issue that is adversely affecting optimal functioning at work, deterring their best social self, or preventing being fully present for loved ones. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website today. Evening and weekend hours are available. Affordable rates out of pocket rates. Accepting some insurances.
Accepting new patients for telehealth visits offering psych evaluations and medication management. We treat anyone suffering with depression, anxiety, or any other mental health issue that is adversely affecting optimal functioning at work, deterring their best social self, or preventing being fully present for loved ones. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website today. Evening and weekend hours are available. Affordable rates out of pocket rates. Accepting some insurances.
Dr. Meghan Foster
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You have to know where you are to figure out how to get where you want to be. I am dedicated to helping individuals and families identify their challenging emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and patterns and empowering them to construct a personalized road map to the life they want and deserve. I believe that all individuals possess the innate ability to heal, grow, and thrive, and I am dedicated and honored to provide an evidence-based, compassionate, and nurturing environment for this collaborative work.
You have to know where you are to figure out how to get where you want to be. I am dedicated to helping individuals and families identify their challenging emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and patterns and empowering them to construct a personalized road map to the life they want and deserve. I believe that all individuals possess the innate ability to heal, grow, and thrive, and I am dedicated and honored to provide an evidence-based, compassionate, and nurturing environment for this collaborative work.
Do you feel that life is hard and not as satisfying as you would like it to be? Did you experience neglect or abuse as a child? Do you often feel sad, depressed, irritable, anxious, or blah? Do you lack confidence and worry about not being good enough? Is it difficult for you to trust people? Do you experience relationships as confusing, hurtful, or hard to manage? Do you sometimes cope by overeating, restricting, or using substances? These are common human problems that I have helped people overcome.
Do you feel that life is hard and not as satisfying as you would like it to be? Did you experience neglect or abuse as a child? Do you often feel sad, depressed, irritable, anxious, or blah? Do you lack confidence and worry about not being good enough? Is it difficult for you to trust people? Do you experience relationships as confusing, hurtful, or hard to manage? Do you sometimes cope by overeating, restricting, or using substances? These are common human problems that I have helped people overcome.
With two decades in mental health / human services prior to medical training, my hope is to work with patients who are interested in co-creating a new narrative of overcoming adversity and finding greater self-kindness. As a physician assistant I build upon previous work as a psychotherapist with additional medical training and work in collaboration with a psychiatrist MD Mentor to offer therapy in addition to medication management.
With two decades in mental health / human services prior to medical training, my hope is to work with patients who are interested in co-creating a new narrative of overcoming adversity and finding greater self-kindness. As a physician assistant I build upon previous work as a psychotherapist with additional medical training and work in collaboration with a psychiatrist MD Mentor to offer therapy in addition to medication management.
Survival Telepsychiatry Services- STPS
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, -BC
Online Only
I am Cynthia Frimpong, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree and am licensed in Vermont, New Hampshire & Massachusetts. I provide psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and brief therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I am also a Board Certified Telemental Health provider (BC-TMH) with years of experience working in inpatient psychiatry, jail, and school settings.
I am Cynthia Frimpong, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree and am licensed in Vermont, New Hampshire & Massachusetts. I provide psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and brief therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I am also a Board Certified Telemental Health provider (BC-TMH) with years of experience working in inpatient psychiatry, jail, and school settings.
I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner offering medication management and therapy. I have thirteen years of experience. I am experienced in helping adults with a variety of difficulties. Areas in which I have the greatest experience and insight include PTSD, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, health or illness anxiety, medication anxiety, perfectionism, and body-focused compulsions (skin picking, hair pulling, etc).
I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner offering medication management and therapy. I have thirteen years of experience. I am experienced in helping adults with a variety of difficulties. Areas in which I have the greatest experience and insight include PTSD, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, health or illness anxiety, medication anxiety, perfectionism, and body-focused compulsions (skin picking, hair pulling, etc).
Please note our website is a growing free resource about Root Cause Psychiatry: just search "root psych" and you'll see us. We offer online root cause diagnostics on top of fast and easy typical psych meds with a focus on patient advocacy and convenience. Our goal is to make the process of getting treatment painless. We strive to accept insurances and advocate for patients; for example fighting with insurance if needed. Our team is committed to supporting you every step of the way while coordinating with your therapist and medical providers.
Please note our website is a growing free resource about Root Cause Psychiatry: just search "root psych" and you'll see us. We offer online root cause diagnostics on top of fast and easy typical psych meds with a focus on patient advocacy and convenience. Our goal is to make the process of getting treatment painless. We strive to accept insurances and advocate for patients; for example fighting with insurance if needed. Our team is committed to supporting you every step of the way while coordinating with your therapist and medical providers.
I am Cynthia Frimpong, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree and am licensed in Vermont, New Hampshire & Massachusetts. I provide psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and brief therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I am also a Board Certified Telemental Health provider (BC-TMH) with years of experience working in inpatient psychiatry, jail, and school settings.
I am Cynthia Frimpong, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree and am licensed in Vermont, New Hampshire & Massachusetts. I provide psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and brief therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I am also a Board Certified Telemental Health provider (BC-TMH) with years of experience working in inpatient psychiatry, jail, and school settings.
Michael O'Toole DNP, APRN & CollegeSt MentalHealth
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN
3 Endorsed
Online Only
To schedule an appointment please reach out by email or visit our website to meet our AI Clinical Assistant. Ongoing enrolment for CT and VT residents. As Doctors of Nursing Practice (DNP), Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) - Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider (CIMHP), with Functional Nutrition and Telehealth Certifications - we are licensed to prescribe psychiatric medication across the lifespan, collaborating with patients to use medications judiciously, and only when necessary. As practitioners, we value our shared humanity, and encourage compassion, humility, connection and empathy.
To schedule an appointment please reach out by email or visit our website to meet our AI Clinical Assistant. Ongoing enrolment for CT and VT residents. As Doctors of Nursing Practice (DNP), Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) - Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider (CIMHP), with Functional Nutrition and Telehealth Certifications - we are licensed to prescribe psychiatric medication across the lifespan, collaborating with patients to use medications judiciously, and only when necessary. As practitioners, we value our shared humanity, and encourage compassion, humility, connection and empathy.
My name is Dr. Johnson, and I am a double-board-certified psychiatric provider specializing in comprehensive mental health care. I work with individuals facing real-life challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation, and self-defeating patterns. My approach prioritizes a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where patients feel understood and empowered.
I believe in collaborative, evidence-based treatment and provide medication management when clinically appropriate. My goal is to help individuals gain clarity, stability and confidence in their personal journey.
web: drjohnsonpsych com
My name is Dr. Johnson, and I am a double-board-certified psychiatric provider specializing in comprehensive mental health care. I work with individuals facing real-life challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation, and self-defeating patterns. My approach prioritizes a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where patients feel understood and empowered.
I believe in collaborative, evidence-based treatment and provide medication management when clinically appropriate. My goal is to help individuals gain clarity, stability and confidence in their personal journey.
web: drjohnsonpsych com
Welcome! Dr. Kosarek is a ABPN Board-Certified psychiatrist in Hanover, NH who treats adults ages 16 and up. She is licensed in both NH and VT and primarily provides diagnostic evaluations and ongoing psychiatric medication management for a variety of mental health conditions. She seeks to understand her patients as whole people, taking into account context, personality, strengths, relationships, and interests alongside psychiatric symptoms to develop treatment plans that best fit her patients' goals and values.
Welcome! Dr. Kosarek is a ABPN Board-Certified psychiatrist in Hanover, NH who treats adults ages 16 and up. She is licensed in both NH and VT and primarily provides diagnostic evaluations and ongoing psychiatric medication management for a variety of mental health conditions. She seeks to understand her patients as whole people, taking into account context, personality, strengths, relationships, and interests alongside psychiatric symptoms to develop treatment plans that best fit her patients' goals and values.
Chelsia Burkes-Brown is a Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who sees clients in Oregon, Maryland, Washington, Maryland and Florida. She has over eleven years of nursing experience in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric care across the lifespan. She is committed to providing both competent and compassionate care to her clients. She places high value on a client’s full participation in the development of each treatment plan to encourage compliance and believes everyone deserves to have access to high-quality mental health care. She specializes in children, teenagers, and young adults.
Chelsia Burkes-Brown is a Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who sees clients in Oregon, Maryland, Washington, Maryland and Florida. She has over eleven years of nursing experience in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric care across the lifespan. She is committed to providing both competent and compassionate care to her clients. She places high value on a client’s full participation in the development of each treatment plan to encourage compliance and believes everyone deserves to have access to high-quality mental health care. She specializes in children, teenagers, and young adults.
I am Board Certified in Psychiatry and Lifestyle Medicine and offer holistic, person-centered psychiatric care to anyone 18 or older. I work well with those who are motivated for change and willing to explore a variety of methods to help them in their recovery. The foundation of my treatment philosophy is an individualized approach to each patient with a focus on them as a whole person. This involves getting to know each person in all areas of their life & then co-creating a comprehensive approach to not just treating the presenting challenges but also focusing on improving & enhancing overall wellness & resilience.
I am Board Certified in Psychiatry and Lifestyle Medicine and offer holistic, person-centered psychiatric care to anyone 18 or older. I work well with those who are motivated for change and willing to explore a variety of methods to help them in their recovery. The foundation of my treatment philosophy is an individualized approach to each patient with a focus on them as a whole person. This involves getting to know each person in all areas of their life & then co-creating a comprehensive approach to not just treating the presenting challenges but also focusing on improving & enhancing overall wellness & resilience.
Online Psychiatrists
You are the expert in your experience and as a Psychiatric Mental Health Provider, I can help you form an evidence-based treatment plan for holistic healing. More often than not, people suffer from depression and anxiety simultaneously. When we are overwhelmed by simple daily tasks, it is difficult to maintain or even experience peace, joy, and meaningful connection.
You are the expert in your experience and as a Psychiatric Mental Health Provider, I can help you form an evidence-based treatment plan for holistic healing. More often than not, people suffer from depression and anxiety simultaneously. When we are overwhelmed by simple daily tasks, it is difficult to maintain or even experience peace, joy, and meaningful connection.
My practice offers an integrative approach to psychiatric care, focusing on treating the whole person - body, mind, and spirit. This approach is grounded in the belief that each person's healing journey is unique and should be supported by a treatment plan that is tailored to meet their specific needs. I became a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 2005 with the desire to support adolescents and adults in feeling more empowered in their own healing journeys and this remains my goal for each patient who steps into my office.
My practice offers an integrative approach to psychiatric care, focusing on treating the whole person - body, mind, and spirit. This approach is grounded in the belief that each person's healing journey is unique and should be supported by a treatment plan that is tailored to meet their specific needs. I became a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 2005 with the desire to support adolescents and adults in feeling more empowered in their own healing journeys and this remains my goal for each patient who steps into my office.
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FAQ - Borderline Personality (BPD) Psychiatrists
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.