Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in 24073

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Elle Ryan
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Embarking on the journey of self-discovery and healing is a courageous step, and I'm here to accompany you on that transformative path. Life is an intricate tapestry of experiences, emotions, and relationships - sometimes we find ourselves in need of guidance and understanding. As a dedicated mental health professional, my mission is to create a space where you can explore, grow, and find peace. Together, we can chart a course towards your goals for wellness and self-healing.
Embarking on the journey of self-discovery and healing is a courageous step, and I'm here to accompany you on that transformative path. Life is an intricate tapestry of experiences, emotions, and relationships - sometimes we find ourselves in need of guidance and understanding. As a dedicated mental health professional, my mission is to create a space where you can explore, grow, and find peace. Together, we can chart a course towards your goals for wellness and self-healing.
(540) 299-2334 View (540) 299-2334
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Brianna Figgins
LPC Intern, BS, QMHP-T
Verified Verified
Hello! I am an Intern/QMHP-T who enjoys working with people who are looking for a safe, supportive environment. I have experience providing therapy to clients living with depression, anxiety, and other mood-related disorders. I also work with substance abuse and LGBTQ clients. My view of counseling is to help create feelings of acceptance and safety for all.
Hello! I am an Intern/QMHP-T who enjoys working with people who are looking for a safe, supportive environment. I have experience providing therapy to clients living with depression, anxiety, and other mood-related disorders. I also work with substance abuse and LGBTQ clients. My view of counseling is to help create feelings of acceptance and safety for all.
(540) 449-1102 View (540) 449-1102
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Hilton Johnson
Resident in Counseling, QMHP-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Life is complex. There are times when anxiety, depression, trauma, personal issues (relationships, family, career), and substances are experienced. And there are times where joy and excitement are experienced. You need a safe, nonjudgmental, and trusting space to talk about your experience, feel validated and heard, explore solutions, and press forward in your success. My therapeutic style is laid-back, warmth, empathic, compassionate, strength oriented, and lastly using humor to therapeutically laugh during times when it is appropriate. I will meet you where you’re at in your journey!
Life is complex. There are times when anxiety, depression, trauma, personal issues (relationships, family, career), and substances are experienced. And there are times where joy and excitement are experienced. You need a safe, nonjudgmental, and trusting space to talk about your experience, feel validated and heard, explore solutions, and press forward in your success. My therapeutic style is laid-back, warmth, empathic, compassionate, strength oriented, and lastly using humor to therapeutically laugh during times when it is appropriate. I will meet you where you’re at in your journey!
(540) 215-7369 View (540) 215-7369
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Selina Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
My therapeutic approach is strengths based and tailored for each client, situation, and goal to find what works best for that individual. I believe you are the expert in your life and embrace a person-centered philosophy to best meet my client's needs. I have experience providing therapy in outpatient, school based, and in-home settings working with ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, personality disorders, dual diagnosis, anger management, substance use and abuse, parenting issues, and more. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and further certified to provide Trauma Focused CBT in the state of VA.
My therapeutic approach is strengths based and tailored for each client, situation, and goal to find what works best for that individual. I believe you are the expert in your life and embrace a person-centered philosophy to best meet my client's needs. I have experience providing therapy in outpatient, school based, and in-home settings working with ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, personality disorders, dual diagnosis, anger management, substance use and abuse, parenting issues, and more. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and further certified to provide Trauma Focused CBT in the state of VA.
(540) 779-8826 View (540) 779-8826
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Sierra H Gray, LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ACS, CCTP
Verified Verified
Christiansburg, VA 24073  (Online Only)
I have spent 10 years working with clients who struggle with mental health and/or addiction. Client "specialties" are as follows (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, substance use, parenting/attachment, ineffective communication, career counseling and relationship or family systems issues.
I have spent 10 years working with clients who struggle with mental health and/or addiction. Client "specialties" are as follows (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, substance use, parenting/attachment, ineffective communication, career counseling and relationship or family systems issues.
(540) 269-5535 View (540) 269-5535
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Brave Within Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Christiansburg, VA 24073  (Online Only)
Bring me your secrets, your scars, your shame your broken dreams, your broken heart, your broken life. Tell me about your fear, your frustration, your failures. I see your depression, your despair, your damaged hope. I am a safe place to bring it all, lay it down, rest, process and heal. I see you and I want to hear your story. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been in the mental health field since 2015, working with all communities and diagnoses in assessing their needs, setting goals for their treatment, and seeking improvement in their quality of daily life.
Bring me your secrets, your scars, your shame your broken dreams, your broken heart, your broken life. Tell me about your fear, your frustration, your failures. I see your depression, your despair, your damaged hope. I am a safe place to bring it all, lay it down, rest, process and heal. I see you and I want to hear your story. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been in the mental health field since 2015, working with all communities and diagnoses in assessing their needs, setting goals for their treatment, and seeking improvement in their quality of daily life.
(844) 502-7283 View (844) 502-7283
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Light Counseling
Verified Verified
At Light Counseling, our team of professionally trained and compassionate clinicians are here to help you overcome life’s challenges with evidence-based practices and a distinctly Christian approach. Our professionals specialize in helping with many of the following issues: ADD/ADHD, Adolescence Adjustments, Alcohol Abuse and Addictions, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment Disorders, Child Abuse/Victim Support, Childhood Behavioral Problems, Compulsions, Depression, Drug Abuse and Addiction, Family Issues, Grief and Loss, Infidelity, Marital Stress, Men’s Issues, Obsession, Panic Attacks, Parenting and Step-Parenting Concerns, Phobias, Pornography, Post Traumatic Stress Issues, and more.
At Light Counseling, our team of professionally trained and compassionate clinicians are here to help you overcome life’s challenges with evidence-based practices and a distinctly Christian approach. Our professionals specialize in helping with many of the following issues: ADD/ADHD, Adolescence Adjustments, Alcohol Abuse and Addictions, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment Disorders, Child Abuse/Victim Support, Childhood Behavioral Problems, Compulsions, Depression, Drug Abuse and Addiction, Family Issues, Grief and Loss, Infidelity, Marital Stress, Men’s Issues, Obsession, Panic Attacks, Parenting and Step-Parenting Concerns, Phobias, Pornography, Post Traumatic Stress Issues, and more.
(434) 425-7702 View (434) 425-7702
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Trent Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
My professional interests include depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, and serious mental illness. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families in therapy. I also focuses on stress management and wellness in my clinical work. My therapeutic influences are primarily Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Systemic, and Interpersonal theories.
My professional interests include depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, and serious mental illness. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families in therapy. I also focuses on stress management and wellness in my clinical work. My therapeutic influences are primarily Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Systemic, and Interpersonal theories.
(540) 427-7942 View (540) 427-7942
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Amber Eversole, LPC, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
I am honored to be able to work with individuals and couples and to be a part of their journey towards living a better life. I believe that everyone is doing the best they can and they are also able to do better given new perspectives and skills. I have experience working with young adults, adults, and couples. I believe it is difficult for many to take the first step and reach out for help. I strive to provide a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment in which you feel comfortable to discuss your story and to build an effective therapeutic relationship.
I am honored to be able to work with individuals and couples and to be a part of their journey towards living a better life. I believe that everyone is doing the best they can and they are also able to do better given new perspectives and skills. I have experience working with young adults, adults, and couples. I believe it is difficult for many to take the first step and reach out for help. I strive to provide a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment in which you feel comfortable to discuss your story and to build an effective therapeutic relationship.
(980) 222-0104 View (980) 222-0104
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Ruth Murray Gibbs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, with over 25 years experience. My specialty is trauma/PTSD. I focus on a Neurological form of treatment, and focus on the individual needs of my clients. I treat people with other issues, such as depression, anxiety, couples counseling, bipolar, grief, and parenting help.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, with over 25 years experience. My specialty is trauma/PTSD. I focus on a Neurological form of treatment, and focus on the individual needs of my clients. I treat people with other issues, such as depression, anxiety, couples counseling, bipolar, grief, and parenting help.
(540) 507-2453 View (540) 507-2453
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9.5 times faster than EMDR, Scarlett Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome. I am so excited to offer my innovative version of EMDR which is 86% faster than Standard EMDR protocol while reducing symptoms for my clients by 82-84% with p< .001. Translated, this means that my version, Target 2 Zero, works extremely well. Adverse experiences or the tough stuff of life cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder ect. By thinking back through the memory of the adverse or bothersome event and doing a few other things at the same time the memory changes. It decreases in intensity and goes from 1st to third person.
Welcome. I am so excited to offer my innovative version of EMDR which is 86% faster than Standard EMDR protocol while reducing symptoms for my clients by 82-84% with p< .001. Translated, this means that my version, Target 2 Zero, works extremely well. Adverse experiences or the tough stuff of life cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder ect. By thinking back through the memory of the adverse or bothersome event and doing a few other things at the same time the memory changes. It decreases in intensity and goes from 1st to third person.
(540) 253-1425 View (540) 253-1425
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Liz Kates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Not accepting new clients
Welcome and thank you for considering me as a potential provider. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with an intrinsic passion for helping others. Growing up in a military family, I was exposed to diverse populations with varying levels of need. From a young age, I have felt compelled to serve others. I have experience serving children, adolescents, and adults facing a variety of challenges, including mood symptoms, behavioral issues, trauma, relationship issues, and educational challenges.
Welcome and thank you for considering me as a potential provider. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with an intrinsic passion for helping others. Growing up in a military family, I was exposed to diverse populations with varying levels of need. From a young age, I have felt compelled to serve others. I have experience serving children, adolescents, and adults facing a variety of challenges, including mood symptoms, behavioral issues, trauma, relationship issues, and educational challenges.
(540) 208-5955 View (540) 208-5955
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.