Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in 87114

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Elysia Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87114
I am Elysia Russell, I am a licensed clinical social worker. I specialize in trauma, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and other behavioral concerns. I met so many social workers who were doing their job for a paycheck. Although everyone needs to make money, helping people is the main goal. I love helping people reach their goals or get them out of a bad emotional spot. I like seeing clients change their lives and being a part of their support system to aid them in making those changes.
I am Elysia Russell, I am a licensed clinical social worker. I specialize in trauma, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and other behavioral concerns. I met so many social workers who were doing their job for a paycheck. Although everyone needs to make money, helping people is the main goal. I love helping people reach their goals or get them out of a bad emotional spot. I like seeing clients change their lives and being a part of their support system to aid them in making those changes.
(505) 805-2746 View (505) 805-2746
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Carol Brusca
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87114
Hi! I'm Carol Brusca, a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and Trauma specialist. I have extensive experience working with trauma, Vicarious Trauma and helping individuals create wellness in their lives. My approach to therapy is to help individuals find out why they are stuck and coming up with strategies to help them move forwards. I typically work with adult individuals and couples. The most common types of concerns I see are Trauma, anxiety, adjustment disorders, depression, school related concerns and individuals who are sorting through how to increase the quality of their lives.
Hi! I'm Carol Brusca, a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and Trauma specialist. I have extensive experience working with trauma, Vicarious Trauma and helping individuals create wellness in their lives. My approach to therapy is to help individuals find out why they are stuck and coming up with strategies to help them move forwards. I typically work with adult individuals and couples. The most common types of concerns I see are Trauma, anxiety, adjustment disorders, depression, school related concerns and individuals who are sorting through how to increase the quality of their lives.
(505) 672-7829 View (505) 672-7829
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Tara Bremer Quintana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87114
Tara is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a broad range of professional experience. She works with children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and family settings. She has experience assisting clients as they navigate life transitions, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, stress, emotional disturbance, trauma, anger, parenting challenges, low self esteem, and systemic familial and relationship issues. She practices from a generalist perspective, drawing from multiple treatment modalities including, but not limited to, cognitive behavioral, strength based, psycho dynamic, crisis management, family systems, solution focused, and narrative therapies.
Tara is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a broad range of professional experience. She works with children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and family settings. She has experience assisting clients as they navigate life transitions, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, stress, emotional disturbance, trauma, anger, parenting challenges, low self esteem, and systemic familial and relationship issues. She practices from a generalist perspective, drawing from multiple treatment modalities including, but not limited to, cognitive behavioral, strength based, psycho dynamic, crisis management, family systems, solution focused, and narrative therapies.
(505) 322-6797 View (505) 322-6797
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Shelbra Thorla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87114
As a Clinical Social Worker with 30 years experience, my treatment philosophy is based in partnering with my clients in identifying and addressing their needs in ways that are relevant to them. I encourage a dialogue in which I meet the client wherever they might be emotionally and spiritually and then together, we explore the issues that led them to therapy in the first place. My job is to create a space in which my client feels safe to say things they may be afraid to say to others and to feel emotions that seem overwhelming elsewhere.
As a Clinical Social Worker with 30 years experience, my treatment philosophy is based in partnering with my clients in identifying and addressing their needs in ways that are relevant to them. I encourage a dialogue in which I meet the client wherever they might be emotionally and spiritually and then together, we explore the issues that led them to therapy in the first place. My job is to create a space in which my client feels safe to say things they may be afraid to say to others and to feel emotions that seem overwhelming elsewhere.
(505) 605-6987 View (505) 605-6987
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Kathleen Slattery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87114  (Online Only)
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience. I specialize in treating anxiety, but I also see those with depression, grief/loss, mood management issues, issues associated with aging and career/life coaching. I am interested in identifying your strengths and helping you locate inner resources to increase your feelings of competence and esteem. My office is conveniently located on Corrales Road close to the post office and the recreational center in Corrales.
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience. I specialize in treating anxiety, but I also see those with depression, grief/loss, mood management issues, issues associated with aging and career/life coaching. I am interested in identifying your strengths and helping you locate inner resources to increase your feelings of competence and esteem. My office is conveniently located on Corrales Road close to the post office and the recreational center in Corrales.
(505) 431-6681 View (505) 431-6681
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Gary 'skip' Ritter
Counselor, PhD, LPCC, LADAC, MAC, CSOTS
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87114
Skip feels a connection when helping others develop insight to make positive changes in their lives. Skip believes that thoughts and feelings are the impetus that drive human behavior. His approach then to therapy is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Theory. In creating a paradigm shift from negative thoughts and feelings to increased positive thoughts and feelings, maladaptive behaviors often dissipate. Skip also believes that traumatic experiences exacerbate the lives of many of his clients and therefore, utilizes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Skip feels a connection when helping others develop insight to make positive changes in their lives. Skip believes that thoughts and feelings are the impetus that drive human behavior. His approach then to therapy is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Theory. In creating a paradigm shift from negative thoughts and feelings to increased positive thoughts and feelings, maladaptive behaviors often dissipate. Skip also believes that traumatic experiences exacerbate the lives of many of his clients and therefore, utilizes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
(505) 391-5354 View (505) 391-5354
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Mind Over Matters Holistic Wellness, LLC
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87114  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Congratulations on taking the first step to feeling better. Let’s collaborate and sort through the things on your plate. I will bring to the table my years of experience and a plethora of ideas. I am creative, innovative and enthusiastic. Healing doesn’t have to be painful and grueling. I am mindful of keeping the energy balanced. I have an eclectic approach to therapy that is holistic and strengths based.
Congratulations on taking the first step to feeling better. Let’s collaborate and sort through the things on your plate. I will bring to the table my years of experience and a plethora of ideas. I am creative, innovative and enthusiastic. Healing doesn’t have to be painful and grueling. I am mindful of keeping the energy balanced. I have an eclectic approach to therapy that is holistic and strengths based.
(505) 207-5608 View (505) 207-5608
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Rebecca Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Ranchos, NM 87114
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling weighed down by past traumas, struggling with overwhelming anxiety or depression, or battling persistent OCD tendencies? I'm here to offer a helping hand, specializing in working with adults who are navigating the complexities of trauma. From trauma to everyday struggles with anxiety and depression, I'm dedicated to providing a safe space where we can explore your challenges together and work towards healing and growth. Together, let's address and manage your specific symptoms while tailoring our approach to your unique situation.
Are you feeling weighed down by past traumas, struggling with overwhelming anxiety or depression, or battling persistent OCD tendencies? I'm here to offer a helping hand, specializing in working with adults who are navigating the complexities of trauma. From trauma to everyday struggles with anxiety and depression, I'm dedicated to providing a safe space where we can explore your challenges together and work towards healing and growth. Together, let's address and manage your specific symptoms while tailoring our approach to your unique situation.
(575) 254-2260 View (575) 254-2260
Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists

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.