Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Pasco, WA
Valerie Griffin Therapy
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Pasco, WA 99301 (Online Only)
Hello and warmest of welcomes, I'm Valerie. I treat individuals with OCD, trauma, and anxiety disorders. I bring hope and optimism to every session, as therapy is truly my passion. I'll be your teammate from consultation to final session and select the best research-backed treatment to help you recover and thrive.
Hello and warmest of welcomes, I'm Valerie. I treat individuals with OCD, trauma, and anxiety disorders. I bring hope and optimism to every session, as therapy is truly my passion. I'll be your teammate from consultation to final session and select the best research-backed treatment to help you recover and thrive.
Kevin Todd
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasco, WA 99301
We all have the ability within ourselves to make changes and to live our best lives, yet often times we can get in our own way of that progress. Difficulties in our lives are often linked to problems in our relationships with people close to us. Therapy can help us examine our behavior and create ways so that we can remove the roadblocks keeping us from improving upon our relationships. I use many dynamic forms of treatment in order to help you reach these goals. I base my practice in the belief that therapy in itself is relationship-based.
We all have the ability within ourselves to make changes and to live our best lives, yet often times we can get in our own way of that progress. Difficulties in our lives are often linked to problems in our relationships with people close to us. Therapy can help us examine our behavior and create ways so that we can remove the roadblocks keeping us from improving upon our relationships. I use many dynamic forms of treatment in order to help you reach these goals. I base my practice in the belief that therapy in itself is relationship-based.
Traverse Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Pasco, WA 99301
Accepting new clients! My name is Kalli Kembel, LSWAIC. I am a generalist practitioner trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches to work with individuals and families. I operate from a humanistic perspective, which is client-centered and focuses on strengths, while empowering clients to overcome obstacles and become their favorite version of themselves. I believe it is my role to assist clients in building resilience, strengthening relationships, developing self-awareness and enhancing acceptance of self. I also aid clients in developing skills for mindfulness, distress tolerance and emotional regulation.
Accepting new clients! My name is Kalli Kembel, LSWAIC. I am a generalist practitioner trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches to work with individuals and families. I operate from a humanistic perspective, which is client-centered and focuses on strengths, while empowering clients to overcome obstacles and become their favorite version of themselves. I believe it is my role to assist clients in building resilience, strengthening relationships, developing self-awareness and enhancing acceptance of self. I also aid clients in developing skills for mindfulness, distress tolerance and emotional regulation.
Andrea Mendoza
Counselor, LMHC, SUDPT
Verified Verified
Pasco, WA 99301 (Online Only)
I am currently accepting new clients! I specialize in working with adults and teens who are seeking help with trauma, attachment wounds, relationship issues, anxiety, life transitions, grief, depression, and/or addiction. I also work with couples who may be experiencing challenges with communication, mutual understanding, connection, and strengthening their bond.
I am currently accepting new clients! I specialize in working with adults and teens who are seeking help with trauma, attachment wounds, relationship issues, anxiety, life transitions, grief, depression, and/or addiction. I also work with couples who may be experiencing challenges with communication, mutual understanding, connection, and strengthening their bond.
Dr. Jessica L Long
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Pasco, WA 99301
I consider it my privilege to join individuals and families on their journeys towards wellness! My approach is supportive, collaborative, and often emphasizes development of skills and enhancement of already-present skills (e.g., coping, conflict resolution, parenting). I consider humor an essential ingredient! I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, in a variety of settings such as outpatient, inpatient, and residential, and have prior experience in CPS and adoption services.
I consider it my privilege to join individuals and families on their journeys towards wellness! My approach is supportive, collaborative, and often emphasizes development of skills and enhancement of already-present skills (e.g., coping, conflict resolution, parenting). I consider humor an essential ingredient! I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, in a variety of settings such as outpatient, inpatient, and residential, and have prior experience in CPS and adoption services.
Lee Robert Ferguson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pasco, WA 99301
Life is not easy, and we all benefit from the help of others while experiencing the difficult and tumultuous times that come our way throughout our personal journeys. Having a therapist in your life who lends support, offers feedback, and teaches new skills is what will often help you to continue growing and learning, and to start living the life that you wish. During our time, we will review the past, become mindful of the present, and plan for that future for which you long. Throughout our journey, we will learn and grow together, in a collaborative fashion.
Life is not easy, and we all benefit from the help of others while experiencing the difficult and tumultuous times that come our way throughout our personal journeys. Having a therapist in your life who lends support, offers feedback, and teaches new skills is what will often help you to continue growing and learning, and to start living the life that you wish. During our time, we will review the past, become mindful of the present, and plan for that future for which you long. Throughout our journey, we will learn and grow together, in a collaborative fashion.
Brandie Frisby PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CMHS
Verified Verified
Pasco, WA 99301
Waitlist for new clients
Counseling is an opportunity for personal exploration, growth and self-discovery. It is often sought when life challenges arise, when our ability to cope with daily life is compromised, or when relationships begin to suffer. Counseling is a journey that may involve some discomfort as you seek to understand and challenge your most inner thoughts and beliefs. Engagement in counseling is designed to bring about changes to your life's perspectives and consequently the decisions you make as well as the behaviors you elicit.
Counseling is an opportunity for personal exploration, growth and self-discovery. It is often sought when life challenges arise, when our ability to cope with daily life is compromised, or when relationships begin to suffer. Counseling is a journey that may involve some discomfort as you seek to understand and challenge your most inner thoughts and beliefs. Engagement in counseling is designed to bring about changes to your life's perspectives and consequently the decisions you make as well as the behaviors you elicit.
Peggy Ann Peterson
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Pasco, WA 99301
I am licensed in both Oregon and Washington and have worked in the field of mental health for over 35 years. My experience ranges from treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and self-esteem issues to more severe and persistent mental health conditions. I have extensive experience treating personality disorders and enjoy working with anyone who is committed to change in their lives. Additionally, I have worked with families of those coping with mental health issues and can assist in providing them with support and education about mental health, as well as resources available to their family.
I am licensed in both Oregon and Washington and have worked in the field of mental health for over 35 years. My experience ranges from treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and self-esteem issues to more severe and persistent mental health conditions. I have extensive experience treating personality disorders and enjoy working with anyone who is committed to change in their lives. Additionally, I have worked with families of those coping with mental health issues and can assist in providing them with support and education about mental health, as well as resources available to their family.
Brenda L Parish
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasco, WA 99301
Are you tired of struggling emotionally? Do you find yourself regretting interactions with others and feel relationship connections are crumbling? Are you worried about a child or simply need parenting help? The journey of healing, repairing, improving, and become your authentic self will be unique to you. This takes time. When you are ready to make essential life changes, I can help. I offer a sensitive, caring, and collaborative atmosphere along with empirically supported modalities to assist you with your goals toward a more fulfilling life.
Are you tired of struggling emotionally? Do you find yourself regretting interactions with others and feel relationship connections are crumbling? Are you worried about a child or simply need parenting help? The journey of healing, repairing, improving, and become your authentic self will be unique to you. This takes time. When you are ready to make essential life changes, I can help. I offer a sensitive, caring, and collaborative atmosphere along with empirically supported modalities to assist you with your goals toward a more fulfilling life.
Dani Best
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS
Verified Verified
Pasco, WA 99301 (Online Only)
If you are going through a challenging time and are finding it difficult to cope or feel like yourself, I would love to assist you along the way to where you’d like to be. My specialty areas include couples therapy, life transitions, women’s issues, and navigating the ups and downs and anxiety that arise within relationships of all kinds. I care deeply about couples being in fulfilling and healthy intimate relationships while also supporting individuals in pursuing their own personal goals and development. If you are looking for a way to become more self-confident, present, and in alignment with your values, I would love to help.
If you are going through a challenging time and are finding it difficult to cope or feel like yourself, I would love to assist you along the way to where you’d like to be. My specialty areas include couples therapy, life transitions, women’s issues, and navigating the ups and downs and anxiety that arise within relationships of all kinds. I care deeply about couples being in fulfilling and healthy intimate relationships while also supporting individuals in pursuing their own personal goals and development. If you are looking for a way to become more self-confident, present, and in alignment with your values, I would love to help.
Joelie Voeks
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CMHS
Verified Verified
Pasco, WA 99302
I take a Solution Focused approach to guide clients to find solutions on life or personal issues they are struggling with. I work with the client at a pace they are comfortable with to resolve past, present, or future issues of concern. I utilize a variety of theoretical tools that best fit the client’s needs in session. I serve children, adolescents, adults, and elder populations.
I take a Solution Focused approach to guide clients to find solutions on life or personal issues they are struggling with. I work with the client at a pace they are comfortable with to resolve past, present, or future issues of concern. I utilize a variety of theoretical tools that best fit the client’s needs in session. I serve children, adolescents, adults, and elder populations.
Lynne Marie Dumas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Pasco, WA 99301 (Online Only)
Due to my social work background, I approach therapy with one initial goal: to meet someone where they’re at. This means utilizing the unique strengths, experiences, and identities inherent within each person to help them live fuller, happier, more meaningful lives. All work done in therapy is built on a true collaboration, where a client can present themselves as they are and use tools presented by the therapist to gently challenge them, and help them navigate whatever they’re struggling with. My clients are mainly individuals experiencing depression, difficult life changes, anxiety, and trauma.
Due to my social work background, I approach therapy with one initial goal: to meet someone where they’re at. This means utilizing the unique strengths, experiences, and identities inherent within each person to help them live fuller, happier, more meaningful lives. All work done in therapy is built on a true collaboration, where a client can present themselves as they are and use tools presented by the therapist to gently challenge them, and help them navigate whatever they’re struggling with. My clients are mainly individuals experiencing depression, difficult life changes, anxiety, and trauma.
Kelly Egan
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasco, WA 99301 (Online Only)
Hello! I am Kelly, a mental health therapist. My specialty is working with ADHD in adolescents and adults, as well as recently diagnosed adults. ADHD can have a crippling effect upon self esteem and general life functioning. I think ADHD is a gift and can allow us to operate and think in ways that can be very insightful. I have spent the last 4 years working in middle school, high schools and working with high level engineers and executives from major Seattle based companies with ADHD symptoms. ADHD comes in many packages, please allow me to assist in helping you to create a positive platform to launch from.
Hello! I am Kelly, a mental health therapist. My specialty is working with ADHD in adolescents and adults, as well as recently diagnosed adults. ADHD can have a crippling effect upon self esteem and general life functioning. I think ADHD is a gift and can allow us to operate and think in ways that can be very insightful. I have spent the last 4 years working in middle school, high schools and working with high level engineers and executives from major Seattle based companies with ADHD symptoms. ADHD comes in many packages, please allow me to assist in helping you to create a positive platform to launch from.
Chad Hara
Counselor, BS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Pasco, WA 99301 (Online Only)
Life is often scary and filled with unpredictable pain. My job is to be present with you as we work through those difficult experiences together. As an identifying queer, Asian-American, cis-man I believe identity is a crucial part of understanding one’s self. This knowledge is the first step to change.
Life is often scary and filled with unpredictable pain. My job is to be present with you as we work through those difficult experiences together. As an identifying queer, Asian-American, cis-man I believe identity is a crucial part of understanding one’s self. This knowledge is the first step to change.
Mollie Yates
Occupational Therapist, OTR/L
Verified Verified
Pasco, WA 99301 (Online Only)
As an occupational therapist, I am specially qualified to help clients with mental health challenges and neurodivergence live their lives to the fullest. From the beginning of treatment, we will work together to formulate goals that are meaningful to you and to select personalized strategies backed by evidence to work towards those goals. I am passionate about clients rediscovering their strengths and learning new ones. While the process of growth and change can be painful and take a lot of work, my clients find hope and renewal in the journey.
As an occupational therapist, I am specially qualified to help clients with mental health challenges and neurodivergence live their lives to the fullest. From the beginning of treatment, we will work together to formulate goals that are meaningful to you and to select personalized strategies backed by evidence to work towards those goals. I am passionate about clients rediscovering their strengths and learning new ones. While the process of growth and change can be painful and take a lot of work, my clients find hope and renewal in the journey.
Dr. Matt Miceli
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Pasco, WA 99301 (Online Only)
I provide completely online psychological testing services for teens and adults living in Washington, Nevada, and other PSYPACT participating states (view my website to learn which states are included). I specialize in conducting thorough evaluations for ADHD, Autism spectrum disorder, Learning disorders, and emotional/behavioral disorders. Through my evaluations, I help clients understand and overcome the problems they face so that they can work toward being the best version of themselves. My testing services aim to bridge the gap between your concerns and your desired destination in life.
I provide completely online psychological testing services for teens and adults living in Washington, Nevada, and other PSYPACT participating states (view my website to learn which states are included). I specialize in conducting thorough evaluations for ADHD, Autism spectrum disorder, Learning disorders, and emotional/behavioral disorders. Through my evaluations, I help clients understand and overcome the problems they face so that they can work toward being the best version of themselves. My testing services aim to bridge the gap between your concerns and your desired destination in life.
Stan A Woody
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasco, WA 99301
You don’t have to be sick to be Building Healthier Relationships (BHR). BHR is about developing a better toolbox to enhance relationships with yourself and others, and to provide a safe, nurturing environment for learning and healing. Life isn’t just a bowl of cherries—it also includes the PITs. In life, the PITs (Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment) provide the seeds for future cherries. While we are all victims at times, healing starts with moving from a victim mentality of blaming others to the survivor mentality of taking responsibility—not for what happened in the past, but for how to go forward.
You don’t have to be sick to be Building Healthier Relationships (BHR). BHR is about developing a better toolbox to enhance relationships with yourself and others, and to provide a safe, nurturing environment for learning and healing. Life isn’t just a bowl of cherries—it also includes the PITs. In life, the PITs (Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment) provide the seeds for future cherries. While we are all victims at times, healing starts with moving from a victim mentality of blaming others to the survivor mentality of taking responsibility—not for what happened in the past, but for how to go forward.
ayom ament LMHCA
Counselor, MA, LMCHA, SUDPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pasco, WA 99301 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with folks who feel overwhelmed and need help maintaining focus and help finding their way to rest. My focus is working with anxiety and traumas and helping clients navigate transitions in many areas in many forms and sizes. I use an approach that looks at how we exist in the world and examines suffering from a personal perspective, but also from a social justice, feminist and transformative justice perspective. I believe this is your time, space and story to tell. I work with plurals and systems and am often referred to clients from therapists who do not feel comfortable working with system folx.
I enjoy working with folks who feel overwhelmed and need help maintaining focus and help finding their way to rest. My focus is working with anxiety and traumas and helping clients navigate transitions in many areas in many forms and sizes. I use an approach that looks at how we exist in the world and examines suffering from a personal perspective, but also from a social justice, feminist and transformative justice perspective. I believe this is your time, space and story to tell. I work with plurals and systems and am often referred to clients from therapists who do not feel comfortable working with system folx.
The Therapy Corner / Jacob Spanjer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Pasco, WA 99301
Are you in need of something more, something else? Is there something missing, void, or lacking? Searching for a difference? These questions may have you considering therapy, let me accompany you in a journey for the answers.
Are you in need of something more, something else? Is there something missing, void, or lacking? Searching for a difference? These questions may have you considering therapy, let me accompany you in a journey for the answers.
Deborah Hartze
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Pasco, WA 99301
Are you leading the life you want? So many people aren't. Stress, anxiety, and discontent become fixtures in our daily lives. If yours is not the life you want for yourself, therapy can be a powerful means by which to let go of suffering, to find fulfillment and joy in your life. I provide therapy for people dealing with challenging life issues: depression, anxiety, relationship problems, life changes, grief and loss, trauma, and family issues. I also work with people who want more happiness in their lives and want to work on personal growth. My goal is to help you re-identify your strengths and work through your challenges.
Are you leading the life you want? So many people aren't. Stress, anxiety, and discontent become fixtures in our daily lives. If yours is not the life you want for yourself, therapy can be a powerful means by which to let go of suffering, to find fulfillment and joy in your life. I provide therapy for people dealing with challenging life issues: depression, anxiety, relationship problems, life changes, grief and loss, trauma, and family issues. I also work with people who want more happiness in their lives and want to work on personal growth. My goal is to help you re-identify your strengths and work through your challenges.
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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.