Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in 98407

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Ride The Wave Recovery
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LCPC, LPC, LMHC, CGP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98407  (Online Only)
NOW assessing for the 23-week DBT Mindfulness & Skills Group Series! Also accepting a limited number of new full fee clients or ADHD/Executive Functioning solutions-oriented therapy! Ride The Wave Recovery can serve clients in greater Santa Cruz, CA; Seattle/Tacoma, WA; and Chicago, IL. RtW offers solutions-oriented group and individual therapy to clients of all genders and sexualities living with ADHD and AuDHD with executive functioning support needs! RtW also provides social justice-oriented and neurodivergent-affirming DBT groups. All via Telehealth.
NOW assessing for the 23-week DBT Mindfulness & Skills Group Series! Also accepting a limited number of new full fee clients or ADHD/Executive Functioning solutions-oriented therapy! Ride The Wave Recovery can serve clients in greater Santa Cruz, CA; Seattle/Tacoma, WA; and Chicago, IL. RtW offers solutions-oriented group and individual therapy to clients of all genders and sexualities living with ADHD and AuDHD with executive functioning support needs! RtW also provides social justice-oriented and neurodivergent-affirming DBT groups. All via Telehealth.
(831) 703-9309 View (831) 703-9309
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Mark Zimmerman
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98407
When our old methods of coping with life's difficulties no longer work, we can find ourselves stuck - in depression, with anxiety, feeling worthless, maybe afraid to even reach out for help. Talking with someone who can assist you in discovering what went wrong and how to heal from it could be invaluable. Each person is unique and has a story to tell. I'll want to hear your story. I strive to provide everyone with a non-judgmental, empathic atmosphere in which you can feel safe to express any experience however painful or shameful it may feel.
When our old methods of coping with life's difficulties no longer work, we can find ourselves stuck - in depression, with anxiety, feeling worthless, maybe afraid to even reach out for help. Talking with someone who can assist you in discovering what went wrong and how to heal from it could be invaluable. Each person is unique and has a story to tell. I'll want to hear your story. I strive to provide everyone with a non-judgmental, empathic atmosphere in which you can feel safe to express any experience however painful or shameful it may feel.
(206) 312-7358 View (206) 312-7358
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Elizabeth Marshall
Counselor, BSW, MFT, LMHC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98407  (Online Only)
It takes courage to ask for help. Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, loneliness, cPTSD, or trauma? Are you at a crossroads in life or feeling stuck? I specialize in helping people through these times to transitions to lead fulfilling lives. My approach is person centered and tailored to your unique needs and goals. Together, we will work to identify root causes and core beliefs. I'm skilled in EMDR, Brainspotting, DBT, TF-CBT, family systems, and Inner child work. I will teach you skills to decrease and overcome these symptoms. Together, we will increase emotional regulation and feelings of safety. ADHD, PARENTS, TEENS
It takes courage to ask for help. Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, loneliness, cPTSD, or trauma? Are you at a crossroads in life or feeling stuck? I specialize in helping people through these times to transitions to lead fulfilling lives. My approach is person centered and tailored to your unique needs and goals. Together, we will work to identify root causes and core beliefs. I'm skilled in EMDR, Brainspotting, DBT, TF-CBT, family systems, and Inner child work. I will teach you skills to decrease and overcome these symptoms. Together, we will increase emotional regulation and feelings of safety. ADHD, PARENTS, TEENS
(253) 262-0294 View (253) 262-0294
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Confidential Associates, LLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98407
The Confidential Associates staff is highly experienced (over 60 years combined experience) and extensively trained. We stay current with the latest research/evidence-based treatments for such patient concerns as: Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Pre-Marriage Counseling, Communication Problems, Chemical Dependency, Anger, Stress, Self-Esteem, LGBT, Work Stress, Bereavement, Trauma, and Child/Adolescent Behavior Problems. To promote positive changes, we utilize a combination of interview, direction, and education to create a sense of trust and respect. This approach has been found to increase efficiency of the counseling process, which saves treatment time and costs.
The Confidential Associates staff is highly experienced (over 60 years combined experience) and extensively trained. We stay current with the latest research/evidence-based treatments for such patient concerns as: Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Pre-Marriage Counseling, Communication Problems, Chemical Dependency, Anger, Stress, Self-Esteem, LGBT, Work Stress, Bereavement, Trauma, and Child/Adolescent Behavior Problems. To promote positive changes, we utilize a combination of interview, direction, and education to create a sense of trust and respect. This approach has been found to increase efficiency of the counseling process, which saves treatment time and costs.
(253) 242-6789 View (253) 242-6789
Summit Health Management, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, CMHS
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98407
I am a partner in Summit Health Management, a group founded by an eclectic partnership of four established, experienced providers with the vision of offering a variety of therapeutic services to meet the needs of children, adolescents, adults, elders, couples, and families in our community. Our group’s mission is to provide the region with experienced, compassionate, professional, and proficient mental and behavioral health care. We offer a therapy and psychiatric care for all ages, presentations, relationships and disorders, including individual, couples, family and group therapy, as well as substance abuse recovery for all ages.
I am a partner in Summit Health Management, a group founded by an eclectic partnership of four established, experienced providers with the vision of offering a variety of therapeutic services to meet the needs of children, adolescents, adults, elders, couples, and families in our community. Our group’s mission is to provide the region with experienced, compassionate, professional, and proficient mental and behavioral health care. We offer a therapy and psychiatric care for all ages, presentations, relationships and disorders, including individual, couples, family and group therapy, as well as substance abuse recovery for all ages.
(253) 215-8451 View (253) 215-8451
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Rachel Karim Felton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98407  (Online Only)
Agape Health Initiatives was created to help people achieve enlighment. An individual, regardless of one's past, present, and future, is deserving of the peace which comes from loving oneself and being able to show love to others. Emotional distress in the form of trauma, emotional disturbance, depression, anxiety, hearing voices or seeing things, negative self talk and distorted thinking steals personal peace and stops an individual from being able to obtain the peace which comes from loving oneself and others. My goal is to provide the tools and foster pathways for my clients to create personal peace and fulfillment.
Agape Health Initiatives was created to help people achieve enlighment. An individual, regardless of one's past, present, and future, is deserving of the peace which comes from loving oneself and being able to show love to others. Emotional distress in the form of trauma, emotional disturbance, depression, anxiety, hearing voices or seeing things, negative self talk and distorted thinking steals personal peace and stops an individual from being able to obtain the peace which comes from loving oneself and others. My goal is to provide the tools and foster pathways for my clients to create personal peace and fulfillment.
(509) 383-8643 View (509) 383-8643
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Amanda Allie
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Ruston, WA 98407  (Online Only)
We live in exciting and stressful times. If you’re struggling to adapt to the many changes happening, you’re not alone. And if you're reading this, you're on your way out of the struggle! Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma symptoms, or just having difficulty making positive changes in your life, therapy can help. I provide telehealth therapy sessions (no in-person), to fit better into your busy life. Together we will find solutions, improve your overall health and self-esteem, and help you live the kind of life you feel good about. I provide non-judgmental support and I will keep your concerns confidential.
We live in exciting and stressful times. If you’re struggling to adapt to the many changes happening, you’re not alone. And if you're reading this, you're on your way out of the struggle! Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma symptoms, or just having difficulty making positive changes in your life, therapy can help. I provide telehealth therapy sessions (no in-person), to fit better into your busy life. Together we will find solutions, improve your overall health and self-esteem, and help you live the kind of life you feel good about. I provide non-judgmental support and I will keep your concerns confidential.
(253) 201-1483 View (253) 201-1483
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Mariana Nabila Evans
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98407  (Online Only)
What do you want most out of life, your relationships, and the experience of being you? The key to healing is within you and in therapy I can support you in overcoming the obstacles that have gotten in the way.
What do you want most out of life, your relationships, and the experience of being you? The key to healing is within you and in therapy I can support you in overcoming the obstacles that have gotten in the way.
(360) 614-2264 View (360) 614-2264
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Andrea Mooradian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSWA
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98407
I believe in the importance of building a therapeutic relationship and connection with my clients in a safe environment for them to be heard and understood. I help clients better understand and accept themselves, while using their strengths to create positive, meaningful changes in their lives. I treat a wide variety of issues using individualized treatment modalities based on clients’ needs and the aspects of themselves and their lives they want to grow and work on.
I believe in the importance of building a therapeutic relationship and connection with my clients in a safe environment for them to be heard and understood. I help clients better understand and accept themselves, while using their strengths to create positive, meaningful changes in their lives. I treat a wide variety of issues using individualized treatment modalities based on clients’ needs and the aspects of themselves and their lives they want to grow and work on.
(253) 400-3722 View (253) 400-3722
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Sandra Killebrew
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ruston, WA 98407
If you’re tired of recycling the same argument, walking on eggshells with each other or don’t know how to repair your relationship, I can help you get to the root of your disconnection. I help distressed, disconnected couples remember what it's like to be sexy best friends instead of roommates. Together, we will identify your entrenched ways of arguing so that both of you can break these patterns by learning how to clearly state how you’re feeling to your partner and in turn, listen deeply. I'll help you pay close attention to each other, so that you both feel a little more held each time we meet.
If you’re tired of recycling the same argument, walking on eggshells with each other or don’t know how to repair your relationship, I can help you get to the root of your disconnection. I help distressed, disconnected couples remember what it's like to be sexy best friends instead of roommates. Together, we will identify your entrenched ways of arguing so that both of you can break these patterns by learning how to clearly state how you’re feeling to your partner and in turn, listen deeply. I'll help you pay close attention to each other, so that you both feel a little more held each time we meet.
(253) 652-5842 View (253) 652-5842
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Kariah C Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98407
Not accepting new clients
***I'M CURRENTLY NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS. The KEY to therapy is feeling comfortable and understood by your therapist. Whether you need to work through relationship challenges, anxiety or depression, a life transition, or just need to get on track to feeling better, we can make that happen. My clients leave their sessions knowing what to do to make situation better or cope more effectively. We work on challenging negative thinking, changing unhelpful behaviors, learning to regulate emotion, building helpful perspectives, and understanding relationship dynamics. We build your sessions to fit your unique situation.
***I'M CURRENTLY NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS. The KEY to therapy is feeling comfortable and understood by your therapist. Whether you need to work through relationship challenges, anxiety or depression, a life transition, or just need to get on track to feeling better, we can make that happen. My clients leave their sessions knowing what to do to make situation better or cope more effectively. We work on challenging negative thinking, changing unhelpful behaviors, learning to regulate emotion, building helpful perspectives, and understanding relationship dynamics. We build your sessions to fit your unique situation.
(253) 655-1421 View (253) 655-1421

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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.