Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Grand County, CO
Counseling Colorado, PLLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Winter Park, CO 80482
Are you living the life you want? Recovery is a choice and I am here to help. Getting help is not a sign of weakness; it is the empowerment of one's internal strength. I have a passion for creating a therapeutic alliance with clients to help them achieve their goals and to become their best self. Utilizing evidence based therapies, I am able to peel back the layers and get to the heart of one's core issues, resulting in healing. Choosing to seek professional help is a big decision and choosing the right counselor is essential to achieving success."
Are you living the life you want? Recovery is a choice and I am here to help. Getting help is not a sign of weakness; it is the empowerment of one's internal strength. I have a passion for creating a therapeutic alliance with clients to help them achieve their goals and to become their best self. Utilizing evidence based therapies, I am able to peel back the layers and get to the heart of one's core issues, resulting in healing. Choosing to seek professional help is a big decision and choosing the right counselor is essential to achieving success."
Liz Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Park, CO 80482
Waitlist for new clients
You are a thoughtful, insightful person and find yourself behaving in ways that you don't want to without knowing why. Sometimes, you feel anxious and worried "for no reason." You find yourself feeling obligated to say yes when you really mean no. You feel like you have to change yourself to fit in with the people around you or else you won't be appreciated or accepted. The roller coaster of emotions becomes so overwhelming you decide to numb out with scrolling, substances, or Netflix to get some relief but you feel worse later. You worry there is something wrong with you but hope that there is relief from your anxiety and pain.
You are a thoughtful, insightful person and find yourself behaving in ways that you don't want to without knowing why. Sometimes, you feel anxious and worried "for no reason." You find yourself feeling obligated to say yes when you really mean no. You feel like you have to change yourself to fit in with the people around you or else you won't be appreciated or accepted. The roller coaster of emotions becomes so overwhelming you decide to numb out with scrolling, substances, or Netflix to get some relief but you feel worse later. You worry there is something wrong with you but hope that there is relief from your anxiety and pain.
Andrea L Brown
Registered Psychotherapist, MS, LAC, EMDR, SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Granby, CO 80446
Not accepting new clients
As a former first responder, Andrea has many years of lived and work experience of the effects of trauma and PTSD. She has worked with people of all ages to overcome life's obstacles, substance abuse, difficult emotions, loss, and grief. Her practice includes a mindfulness-based approach and deep cultural sensitivity. Meeting your personal goals of gaining awareness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are done in a confidential and caring manner.
As a former first responder, Andrea has many years of lived and work experience of the effects of trauma and PTSD. She has worked with people of all ages to overcome life's obstacles, substance abuse, difficult emotions, loss, and grief. Her practice includes a mindfulness-based approach and deep cultural sensitivity. Meeting your personal goals of gaining awareness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are done in a confidential and caring manner.
Online Therapists
Brooke Marie Bloker
Counselor, tLMHC, LPCC, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greeley, CO 80634
I utilize a combination of approaches to assist individuals struggling with complex and relational trauma, emotional intensity, BPD, anxiety, depression, self esteem concerns, and relationship issues.
We all have a story and some chapters tend to be more difficult to remember and understand than others. I assist others in processing through, coping with, and resolving the ways in which our life experiences are impacting our current state of functioning and well-being. Often times, finding our way feels impossible but my approach is to be a guiding light on your healing journey. Landing onto this page is your first step in a very brave, yet perhaps scary new beginning. My approach is practical and often direct, however driven with compassion and non-judgement. I often tailor my sessions with a bit of humor if appropriate. :)
I utilize a combination of approaches to assist individuals struggling with complex and relational trauma, emotional intensity, BPD, anxiety, depression, self esteem concerns, and relationship issues.
We all have a story and some chapters tend to be more difficult to remember and understand than others. I assist others in processing through, coping with, and resolving the ways in which our life experiences are impacting our current state of functioning and well-being. Often times, finding our way feels impossible but my approach is to be a guiding light on your healing journey. Landing onto this page is your first step in a very brave, yet perhaps scary new beginning. My approach is practical and often direct, however driven with compassion and non-judgement. I often tailor my sessions with a bit of humor if appropriate. :)
Kacie Aleksiewicz
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80215
These modalities serve as powerful tools to address the unique needs of individuals struggling with BPD, Anxiety, Depression, and Codependency, and soon, EMDR.
Schedule instantly through my website! Link in my bio > Hi, I'm Kacie! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and I am a National Certified Counselor. With a passion for helping individuals navigate these complex challenges, I am committed to fostering positive change and empowering my clients to lead fulfilling lives. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families.
These modalities serve as powerful tools to address the unique needs of individuals struggling with BPD, Anxiety, Depression, and Codependency, and soon, EMDR.
Schedule instantly through my website! Link in my bio > Hi, I'm Kacie! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and I am a National Certified Counselor. With a passion for helping individuals navigate these complex challenges, I am committed to fostering positive change and empowering my clients to lead fulfilling lives. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families.
Dr. Leslie Merriman
Psychologist, PhD, MS, MS
Verified Verified
Berthoud, CO 80513 (Online Only)
I offer one-on-one psychotherapy with adults who wish to suffer less. As Haruki Murakami wrote, “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” I am an integrative therapist, drawing from various traditions to provide patients a unique, tailored therapeutic experience, generally working in a humanistic and contemplative framework. I treat a variety of conditions; please inquire about specific needs. Areas of specialty include trauma/PTSD (including chronic/complex trauma), grief/loss, mindfulness/meditation, support for chronic illness, relational issues, and dynamics related to narcissistic/borderline/personality disorders.
I offer one-on-one psychotherapy with adults who wish to suffer less. As Haruki Murakami wrote, “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” I am an integrative therapist, drawing from various traditions to provide patients a unique, tailored therapeutic experience, generally working in a humanistic and contemplative framework. I treat a variety of conditions; please inquire about specific needs. Areas of specialty include trauma/PTSD (including chronic/complex trauma), grief/loss, mindfulness/meditation, support for chronic illness, relational issues, and dynamics related to narcissistic/borderline/personality disorders.
Elizabeth Wynn
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Centennial, CO 80112
I have specialize in working with individuals and couples experiencing shifts in identity, depression, addiction, attachment ruptures, BPD, childhood trauma, single event trauma and have a focus on women's health across the lifespan.
Phoenix Ascending Counseling, a beacon of hope for adult women, men, and couples seeking transformative mental health care. I ensure personalized, holistic treatments, integrating somatic experiencing with Brainspotting, a powerful trauma treatment modality. Individuals struggling with identity issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles or couples seeking preparation for a lifetime together will find more than just a counseling service, but a partner in your mental health journey. Those who are already married and wanting to work through difficulties can find repair work as well.
I have specialize in working with individuals and couples experiencing shifts in identity, depression, addiction, attachment ruptures, BPD, childhood trauma, single event trauma and have a focus on women's health across the lifespan.
Phoenix Ascending Counseling, a beacon of hope for adult women, men, and couples seeking transformative mental health care. I ensure personalized, holistic treatments, integrating somatic experiencing with Brainspotting, a powerful trauma treatment modality. Individuals struggling with identity issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles or couples seeking preparation for a lifetime together will find more than just a counseling service, but a partner in your mental health journey. Those who are already married and wanting to work through difficulties can find repair work as well.
Tahleen Varian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80209 (Online Only)
I was extensively trained in third-wave CBT-based therapies at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, and have ample experience in utilizing CBT treatments for depression, anxiety, PTSD, BPD, and substance use.
I often wish I could change my professional moniker from “psychotherapist” to “life enhancer,” because that is truly what I do. I want to help you cultivate self-compassion and acceptance for who you are and where you are at in your life, while at the same time encouraging you to evaluate and change what is not productive. My style can be described as “radically genuine” – I communicate authentically, compassionately and openly. You won’t ever hear that space cadet therapist-y voice coming from me, but you will definitely hear an f-bomb or two.
I was extensively trained in third-wave CBT-based therapies at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, and have ample experience in utilizing CBT treatments for depression, anxiety, PTSD, BPD, and substance use.
I often wish I could change my professional moniker from “psychotherapist” to “life enhancer,” because that is truly what I do. I want to help you cultivate self-compassion and acceptance for who you are and where you are at in your life, while at the same time encouraging you to evaluate and change what is not productive. My style can be described as “radically genuine” – I communicate authentically, compassionately and openly. You won’t ever hear that space cadet therapist-y voice coming from me, but you will definitely hear an f-bomb or two.
Margarita Kogan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80209
If you're seeking to overhaul your relationship with yourself or others, you've come to the right place. Whether it's revitalizing communication, resolving trust issues, or recovering from infidelity, I specialize in guiding couples through these transformations. Additionally, for individuals with bipolar or borderline personality traits, I provide evidence-based therapies and holistic interventions to promote stability, well-being, and healthier connections in the long run.
If you're seeking to overhaul your relationship with yourself or others, you've come to the right place. Whether it's revitalizing communication, resolving trust issues, or recovering from infidelity, I specialize in guiding couples through these transformations. Additionally, for individuals with bipolar or borderline personality traits, I provide evidence-based therapies and holistic interventions to promote stability, well-being, and healthier connections in the long run.
Avery Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR, DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Englewood, CO 80110 (Online Only)
I specialize in PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, BPD and Mood Disorders.
If you are struggling in your day to day life and want to learn new skills for coping differently, I can help. I am passionate about helping others build a life worth living. Intense emotions like shame, fear and sadness can make change feel impossible but evidence shows that we can grow and heal. Therapy can be a great place to start.
I specialize in PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, BPD and Mood Disorders.
If you are struggling in your day to day life and want to learn new skills for coping differently, I can help. I am passionate about helping others build a life worth living. Intense emotions like shame, fear and sadness can make change feel impossible but evidence shows that we can grow and heal. Therapy can be a great place to start.
Hazel Patel-Krueger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80204 (Online Only)
I specialize in OCD, mood related disorders, attachment concerns, trauma (I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional), anxiety, and Borderline personality.
Welcome! With a dual background in Clinical Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), I bring an integrative approach to therapy along with 8 years of experience. My Clinical Psychology expertise allows me to understand the complexities of human behavior, emotions, and mental health disorders. Additionally, my proficiency in ABA empowers me to utilize scientifically validated principles to bring about positive behavioral changes. By combining these two disciplines, this enables me to create individualized treatment plans, fostering sustainable progress, and empowering clients to achieve their therapeutic goals effectively.
I specialize in OCD, mood related disorders, attachment concerns, trauma (I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional), anxiety, and Borderline personality.
Welcome! With a dual background in Clinical Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), I bring an integrative approach to therapy along with 8 years of experience. My Clinical Psychology expertise allows me to understand the complexities of human behavior, emotions, and mental health disorders. Additionally, my proficiency in ABA empowers me to utilize scientifically validated principles to bring about positive behavioral changes. By combining these two disciplines, this enables me to create individualized treatment plans, fostering sustainable progress, and empowering clients to achieve their therapeutic goals effectively.
Kaitlyn Carr
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80918 (Online Only)
I especially enjoy working with older teens and young adult women. I enjoy working with women who are struggling with symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder. I also work with anxiety, depression, self esteem problems, and a wide variety of others issues.
I especially enjoy working with older teens and young adult women. I enjoy working with women who are struggling with symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder. I also work with anxiety, depression, self esteem problems, and a wide variety of others issues.
Barry Fowler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
I specialize in anxiety and depression, bipolar disorder, specific phobias and OCD behaviors, and borderline personality disorder.
Note: I also accept in-network Kaiser clients. I work to explore your full potential and to help you build the life you want to live. I seek to overcome the challenges of depression, anxiety and the personal road blocks that inevitably present themselves in life. Drawing on your inner wisdom, together we will discover the strength and fire that makes you uniquely you. As a compassionate therapist who will walk side by side with you along this path, I offer support and skill to guide you through the challenges, opportunities and transitions your life presents.
I specialize in anxiety and depression, bipolar disorder, specific phobias and OCD behaviors, and borderline personality disorder.
Note: I also accept in-network Kaiser clients. I work to explore your full potential and to help you build the life you want to live. I seek to overcome the challenges of depression, anxiety and the personal road blocks that inevitably present themselves in life. Drawing on your inner wisdom, together we will discover the strength and fire that makes you uniquely you. As a compassionate therapist who will walk side by side with you along this path, I offer support and skill to guide you through the challenges, opportunities and transitions your life presents.
Cara Czarnecki
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAAT, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80210
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in Complex PTSD and Dissociative disorders, as well as borderline personality disorder.
Are you looking for a therapeutic approach that is different than what you might be used to? Are you ready to explore the root of the problem that is continuing to cause you the symptoms you are struggling with? By using approaches such as, Art Therapy, EMDR, IFS and Reiki I can offer you something in addition to talk therapy. These approaches target verbal areas of the brain that shut down during a traumatic event(s). Reiki can be described as a spiritual/energetic approach that is often referred to as a "massage for the soul".
I specialize in Complex PTSD and Dissociative disorders, as well as borderline personality disorder.
Are you looking for a therapeutic approach that is different than what you might be used to? Are you ready to explore the root of the problem that is continuing to cause you the symptoms you are struggling with? By using approaches such as, Art Therapy, EMDR, IFS and Reiki I can offer you something in addition to talk therapy. These approaches target verbal areas of the brain that shut down during a traumatic event(s). Reiki can be described as a spiritual/energetic approach that is often referred to as a "massage for the soul".
Chris Schack
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LAC
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80002
Being able to recognize that you want things to be different and ask for help takes a lot of strength and courage. If you have been struggling with substance use that has gotten out of control, trauma, bipolar, borderline, anxiety, or depression lets chat.
Being able to recognize that you want things to be different and ask for help takes a lot of strength and courage. If you have been struggling with substance use that has gotten out of control, trauma, bipolar, borderline, anxiety, or depression lets chat.
Keziah Hammonds
Clinical Social Work Candidate, MSW, SWC
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80002
I am deeply empathetic, understanding and committed to my knowledge regarding treatment of harshly debilitating mood disorders like depression and anxiety or personality disorders such as borderline and avoidant personality disorder.
Hi! I’m a very supportive and empathetic therapist with 5 years of experience. I am committed to providing you a safe space where your feelings will be validated and your experiences acknowledged. I am very understanding and non-judgmental. I am very skilled at teaching coping mechanisms and self care as well as emotional resilience which is so needed in this trying time. I will provide you with therapeutic guidance until you are at the point where you have achieved emotional wellness, healthy self awareness and have improved at cultivating the healthy relationships you need.
I am deeply empathetic, understanding and committed to my knowledge regarding treatment of harshly debilitating mood disorders like depression and anxiety or personality disorders such as borderline and avoidant personality disorder.
Hi! I’m a very supportive and empathetic therapist with 5 years of experience. I am committed to providing you a safe space where your feelings will be validated and your experiences acknowledged. I am very understanding and non-judgmental. I am very skilled at teaching coping mechanisms and self care as well as emotional resilience which is so needed in this trying time. I will provide you with therapeutic guidance until you are at the point where you have achieved emotional wellness, healthy self awareness and have improved at cultivating the healthy relationships you need.
Dr. Brian Curtis
Psychologist, PhD, DBSM
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80013 (Online Only)
If you’re struggling with chronic difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early with difficulty returning to sleep (i.e., insomnia), I can help. I’m one of only 218 clinicians in the world who is board-certified in behavioral sleep medicine, enabling me to expertly treat your chronic insomnia quickly and effectively. If you're struggling with a history of trauma or borderline personality disorder that contributes to your sleep difficulties, I have advanced training and certification in the most effective treatments for these difficulties that we can integrate into our sleep-focused work.
If you’re struggling with chronic difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early with difficulty returning to sleep (i.e., insomnia), I can help. I’m one of only 218 clinicians in the world who is board-certified in behavioral sleep medicine, enabling me to expertly treat your chronic insomnia quickly and effectively. If you're struggling with a history of trauma or borderline personality disorder that contributes to your sleep difficulties, I have advanced training and certification in the most effective treatments for these difficulties that we can integrate into our sleep-focused work.
Dr. Eileen Sun
Psychologist Candidate , PhD
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
As a psychologist at Abbott Therapeutic Solutions, I have dedicated myself to helping teens and adults who suffer from challenging problems. If you have deep wounds, I can help. I specialize in helping people who struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, self-harm, substance use, suicidal thoughts, dissociation, and borderline personality disorder. Traditional talk therapy has failed many of our clients. I am able to effectively and compassionately help people with difficult problems by both treating problems at their core and helping people learn the skills and tools they need to live a fulfilling life.
As a psychologist at Abbott Therapeutic Solutions, I have dedicated myself to helping teens and adults who suffer from challenging problems. If you have deep wounds, I can help. I specialize in helping people who struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, self-harm, substance use, suicidal thoughts, dissociation, and borderline personality disorder. Traditional talk therapy has failed many of our clients. I am able to effectively and compassionately help people with difficult problems by both treating problems at their core and helping people learn the skills and tools they need to live a fulfilling life.
Steve Blad
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80525
I have provided psychotherapy to all ages for 24 years. I primarily do individual therapy with adults and teens. I provide in-person (preferred) and Telehealth therapy. I treat an array of clinical issues: depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders (panic disorder, GAD, PTSD, etc.), eating disorders, schizoaffective disorder, psychosis, personality disorders (borderline, narcissistic, antisocial, etc.), anger, life stress, and substance abuse/dependence. I assist clients dealing with various life stressors including job loss, grief, trauma, adjustment issues etc. I encourage and advocate for coping versus avoidance behavior.
I have provided psychotherapy to all ages for 24 years. I primarily do individual therapy with adults and teens. I provide in-person (preferred) and Telehealth therapy. I treat an array of clinical issues: depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders (panic disorder, GAD, PTSD, etc.), eating disorders, schizoaffective disorder, psychosis, personality disorders (borderline, narcissistic, antisocial, etc.), anger, life stress, and substance abuse/dependence. I assist clients dealing with various life stressors including job loss, grief, trauma, adjustment issues etc. I encourage and advocate for coping versus avoidance behavior.
Deborah Warner
Licensed Professional Counselor, NLC, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Parker, CO 80134
Borderline Personality Disorder is my other specialty.
"Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional" - Haruki Murakami This quote is a personal favorite because it acknowledges that people and events in our lives will cause hurt. The real stunt in our growth, however, comes from suffering. This occurs when we try to force our way through difficult situations or ignore them altogether. Only by truly accepting our situation and feeling our emotions as they were meant to be felt can we overcome the pain that enters our lives. Skills taught in counseling can help do just that. If you are ready to end your suffering, I would love to assist you on that path.
Borderline Personality Disorder is my other specialty.
"Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional" - Haruki Murakami This quote is a personal favorite because it acknowledges that people and events in our lives will cause hurt. The real stunt in our growth, however, comes from suffering. This occurs when we try to force our way through difficult situations or ignore them altogether. Only by truly accepting our situation and feeling our emotions as they were meant to be felt can we overcome the pain that enters our lives. Skills taught in counseling can help do just that. If you are ready to end your suffering, I would love to assist you on that path.
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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.