Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Garden Grove, CA

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Blake Kerr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Garden Grove, CA 92843
Hi there, I'm Blake, a licensed clinical social worker. I've helped people with many issues like anxiety, depression, personality disorders, grief, divorce, severe mental diagnoses, and many more. I am trained in many different therapies and tailor a plan to each patient, rather than tailoring a patient to a plan. In my view, people used to mostly lived in close-knit communities, which has eroded with the advances in transportation and technology. Most people have lost the social support our forebearers had. Mental Health Professionals have taken on this role and are an excellent resource to improve your well-being.
Hi there, I'm Blake, a licensed clinical social worker. I've helped people with many issues like anxiety, depression, personality disorders, grief, divorce, severe mental diagnoses, and many more. I am trained in many different therapies and tailor a plan to each patient, rather than tailoring a patient to a plan. In my view, people used to mostly lived in close-knit communities, which has eroded with the advances in transportation and technology. Most people have lost the social support our forebearers had. Mental Health Professionals have taken on this role and are an excellent resource to improve your well-being.
(714) 942-0651 View (714) 942-0651
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Liisa Beckman
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Garden Grove, CA 92840
I believe everyone deserves a safe place to share life’s challenges, and I enjoy working together with a client to sort out those challenges and achieve goals. Seeking growth through vulnerability and identifying strengths guides my practice.
I believe everyone deserves a safe place to share life’s challenges, and I enjoy working together with a client to sort out those challenges and achieve goals. Seeking growth through vulnerability and identifying strengths guides my practice.
(714) 793-0521 View (714) 793-0521
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Heather M Browne
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Garden Grove, CA 92841
This isn't what you signed up for... It's just not working. You've been strong. You've been able to keep it together for a long time. But now you feel overwhelmed. You don't have to go through this alone. Let me help you get through this tough time...stuck place...lousy situation. Let me help you rediscover your joy. I use compassion, encouragement, humor and direction in therapy. I want to make this a safe and dynamic place for you to grow and change. I am a TedX speaker and an author. Please go to my website to see both!
This isn't what you signed up for... It's just not working. You've been strong. You've been able to keep it together for a long time. But now you feel overwhelmed. You don't have to go through this alone. Let me help you get through this tough time...stuck place...lousy situation. Let me help you rediscover your joy. I use compassion, encouragement, humor and direction in therapy. I want to make this a safe and dynamic place for you to grow and change. I am a TedX speaker and an author. Please go to my website to see both!
(714) 334-4026 View (714) 334-4026
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Janet A Vivero
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Garden Grove, CA 92845
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a bilingual/bicultural (Spanish speaking) psychologist with an extensive history working with diverse, multicultural populations. I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological testing for young children, adolescents, and adults and provide psychotherapy for relationship issues, family functioning, parenting, sexuality, trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. As a psychologist I believe in forming a trusting partnership and establishing a safe and comfortable space for self-exploration. Your involvement in therapy can be a means for exploring ways to improve the quality of your life and of your relationships. I believe transformation is possible through understanding, healing, support, and connectedness."
I'm a bilingual/bicultural (Spanish speaking) psychologist with an extensive history working with diverse, multicultural populations. I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological testing for young children, adolescents, and adults and provide psychotherapy for relationship issues, family functioning, parenting, sexuality, trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. As a psychologist I believe in forming a trusting partnership and establishing a safe and comfortable space for self-exploration. Your involvement in therapy can be a means for exploring ways to improve the quality of your life and of your relationships. I believe transformation is possible through understanding, healing, support, and connectedness."
(562) 282-9651 View (562) 282-9651
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Lynn Forman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Garden Grove, CA 92843
Have you ever thought to yourself, "How did I get here? This isn't the life I imagined for myself but I'm not sure how to change it."? Hi, my name is Lynn Forman and I am a licensed psychotherapist with PATH. My goal is to assist you in navigating the current challenges you are experiencing in life and to help guide you to where you want to be. I have been licensed and practicing since 2007, working with adults, older adults and teens in both outpatient and forensic settings. I have a BA in developmental psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. I obtained an MA in counseling psychology from Chapman University
Have you ever thought to yourself, "How did I get here? This isn't the life I imagined for myself but I'm not sure how to change it."? Hi, my name is Lynn Forman and I am a licensed psychotherapist with PATH. My goal is to assist you in navigating the current challenges you are experiencing in life and to help guide you to where you want to be. I have been licensed and practicing since 2007, working with adults, older adults and teens in both outpatient and forensic settings. I have a BA in developmental psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. I obtained an MA in counseling psychology from Chapman University
(714) 266-3281 View (714) 266-3281
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Chrystina Pope
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Garden Grove, CA 92843
Hi there, I'm Chrystina Pope. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. who is passionate about supporting one's innate ability and desire to heal and live life with ease and joy. I am comfortable working with anyone interested in inquiring about their inner world to find ease and joy in being alive. I have experience in working with trauma, strong emotional reactions, anxiety, and depression, grief and loss, various levels of abuse and neglect as well as parenting and family systems.
Hi there, I'm Chrystina Pope. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. who is passionate about supporting one's innate ability and desire to heal and live life with ease and joy. I am comfortable working with anyone interested in inquiring about their inner world to find ease and joy in being alive. I have experience in working with trauma, strong emotional reactions, anxiety, and depression, grief and loss, various levels of abuse and neglect as well as parenting and family systems.
(818) 918-5755 View (818) 918-5755
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Omyda Hernandez
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Garden Grove, CA 92840
My name is Dr. Omyda Hernandez, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist seeing clients statewide via TeleHealth. I help clients navigate issues around ethnic/racial identity, biculturalism, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also specialize in evaluation and treatment of ADHD for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in working with bright, motivated clients who are professionally driven. I bring a social and racial justice lens to therapy, exploring the impact of immigration, ethnic/racial identity, or cultural issues that impact personal and professional life.
My name is Dr. Omyda Hernandez, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist seeing clients statewide via TeleHealth. I help clients navigate issues around ethnic/racial identity, biculturalism, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also specialize in evaluation and treatment of ADHD for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in working with bright, motivated clients who are professionally driven. I bring a social and racial justice lens to therapy, exploring the impact of immigration, ethnic/racial identity, or cultural issues that impact personal and professional life.
(714) 909-1429 View (714) 909-1429
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Johanna Johanna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Garden Grove, CA 92844
The therapy experience is a unique and dynamic process for each individual toward self-realization. From a client-centered strengths-based orientation, it is my goal to create a safe environment with unconditional positive regard where each person can feel welcomed, understood, and accepted as their true self. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and couples. I have completed the Level II Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
The therapy experience is a unique and dynamic process for each individual toward self-realization. From a client-centered strengths-based orientation, it is my goal to create a safe environment with unconditional positive regard where each person can feel welcomed, understood, and accepted as their true self. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and couples. I have completed the Level II Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
(619) 457-4434 View (619) 457-4434
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Alice Magnusson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Hello, there! I am Alice Hamlin-Magnusson, MA, LMFT, PPSC, and I absolutely love what I do. As a therapist, I am not working; I am doing what I genuinely enjoy which is learning about you and what you would like your life to look like. Please feel free to reach out to me in order to set up a free phone consultation. I believe that not every therapist will jive with every client, so it is important both that you feel comfortable and safe with me and also that I feel that I can meet your needs therapeutically. I look forward to getting to know you better!
Hello, there! I am Alice Hamlin-Magnusson, MA, LMFT, PPSC, and I absolutely love what I do. As a therapist, I am not working; I am doing what I genuinely enjoy which is learning about you and what you would like your life to look like. Please feel free to reach out to me in order to set up a free phone consultation. I believe that not every therapist will jive with every client, so it is important both that you feel comfortable and safe with me and also that I feel that I can meet your needs therapeutically. I look forward to getting to know you better!
(510) 824-8619 View (510) 824-8619
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Alison Lynn Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Garden Grove, CA 92845
Frustrated with your: relationship? sex life? child? I am trained in 2nd level, Gottman Method, a specialty that started with couples. John Gottman, the author of, "7 Principles of Marriage," is known for predicting divorce with 90% accuracy, has been influential over my career. The Gottman Method has transformed my practice to focusing on couples, parenting, and children. If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation with your children, partner or anyone else, I look forward to working with you to accomplish your goals.
Frustrated with your: relationship? sex life? child? I am trained in 2nd level, Gottman Method, a specialty that started with couples. John Gottman, the author of, "7 Principles of Marriage," is known for predicting divorce with 90% accuracy, has been influential over my career. The Gottman Method has transformed my practice to focusing on couples, parenting, and children. If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation with your children, partner or anyone else, I look forward to working with you to accomplish your goals.
(714) 654-1570 View (714) 654-1570
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Sandy L. Kaufmann
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CAS
Verified Verified
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, and specialize in the field of addiction. Over 35 continuous years working with drug, alcohol, sex, and love addiction. Trained in Emotional Transformation Therapy, "ETT" (ETT Addiction Certified) my clients receive rapid removal of symptoms and addictive cravings in many cases. With this exciting new cutting edge therapy, people are removing distressing symptoms that they have unsuccessfully attempted to remove for many years, in only minutes to a few sessions. I also use Gestalt Therapy for healing and teach my clients tools to use at home. I am also trained in EMDR since the early 90's.
Treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, and specialize in the field of addiction. Over 35 continuous years working with drug, alcohol, sex, and love addiction. Trained in Emotional Transformation Therapy, "ETT" (ETT Addiction Certified) my clients receive rapid removal of symptoms and addictive cravings in many cases. With this exciting new cutting edge therapy, people are removing distressing symptoms that they have unsuccessfully attempted to remove for many years, in only minutes to a few sessions. I also use Gestalt Therapy for healing and teach my clients tools to use at home. I am also trained in EMDR since the early 90's.
(562) 669-4595 View (562) 669-4595
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Carolyn Noble-Loder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Waitlist for new clients
In today’s stressful competitive culture, life's challenges can be difficult to handle. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with career disappointments, relationships issues, financial problems, depression, social media pressure, worry, fear or anxiety. I am committed to helping you reveal unhelpful emotional patterns, to become healthier, happier and have a more successful lifestyle. It is my mission to provide you with quality professional counseling in a safe, non-judgmental, comfortable and confidential environment.
In today’s stressful competitive culture, life's challenges can be difficult to handle. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with career disappointments, relationships issues, financial problems, depression, social media pressure, worry, fear or anxiety. I am committed to helping you reveal unhelpful emotional patterns, to become healthier, happier and have a more successful lifestyle. It is my mission to provide you with quality professional counseling in a safe, non-judgmental, comfortable and confidential environment.
(949) 556-9893 View (949) 556-9893
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Jeanette Abney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SAP
Verified Verified
Garden Grove, CA 92840  (Online Only)
I am the owner of two out patient counseling centers providing services to adults, teen and children. Services include mental health, individual, family, couples counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse, SAP Assessments, addictive behaviors, domestic violence, anger management, parenting, co-parenting, marital, pre-marital counseling and other court or probation approved services. I have knowledge of Military Culture. I conduct groups, workshops, educational training and family interventions. I provide services in Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Murrieta and Oceanside, CA. I also provide telehealth services.
I am the owner of two out patient counseling centers providing services to adults, teen and children. Services include mental health, individual, family, couples counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse, SAP Assessments, addictive behaviors, domestic violence, anger management, parenting, co-parenting, marital, pre-marital counseling and other court or probation approved services. I have knowledge of Military Culture. I conduct groups, workshops, educational training and family interventions. I provide services in Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Murrieta and Oceanside, CA. I also provide telehealth services.
(760) 354-8559 View (760) 354-8559
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Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Garden Grove, CA 92640
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
(562) 222-0059 View (562) 222-0059
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PsychHealing Counseling Center, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD, QME
Verified Verified
Garden Grove, CA 92841
Are you feeling down in ways that you cannot explain? We have four licensed therapists in Garden Grove and Wildomar who conduct EMDR and DBT methods for clients who have trauma and other complex psychological issues. Our therapists speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, and Korean as well. We take Medi-Cal insurances, such as CalOptima, Molina, and IEHP along with many other major insurances. Let us help ease your mind.
Are you feeling down in ways that you cannot explain? We have four licensed therapists in Garden Grove and Wildomar who conduct EMDR and DBT methods for clients who have trauma and other complex psychological issues. Our therapists speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, and Korean as well. We take Medi-Cal insurances, such as CalOptima, Molina, and IEHP along with many other major insurances. Let us help ease your mind.
(800) 683-2945 View (800) 683-2945
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Grayson Wallen
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Garden Grove, CA 92840
My name is Grayson Wallen. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in California as well as a National Certified Counselor. I have specialized experience and training helping couples and people who are looking to make sense of their faith and feelings together. In individual therapy we will focus on the problem(s) that bring you into counseling as well as how you experience your emotions, what you do with your emotions and how to understand yourself in deeper and meaningful ways.
My name is Grayson Wallen. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in California as well as a National Certified Counselor. I have specialized experience and training helping couples and people who are looking to make sense of their faith and feelings together. In individual therapy we will focus on the problem(s) that bring you into counseling as well as how you experience your emotions, what you do with your emotions and how to understand yourself in deeper and meaningful ways.
(714) 617-7127 View (714) 617-7127
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Jean-Frederic Aboudarham
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Good morning, and welcome to my practice, my name is Jean-Frederic Aboudarham. I am a very multifaceted psychologist: having lived on four continents (Africa, Europe, Middle East and North America), being fluent in three languages (French, Hebrew, and English), and holding two quite different higher education degrees (an MS in Software Engineering and a Ph.D. in Psychology) give me a unique ability to understand you and to interact with you. I specialize in Bipolar Disorders, Anxiety, and Couple issues.
Good morning, and welcome to my practice, my name is Jean-Frederic Aboudarham. I am a very multifaceted psychologist: having lived on four continents (Africa, Europe, Middle East and North America), being fluent in three languages (French, Hebrew, and English), and holding two quite different higher education degrees (an MS in Software Engineering and a Ph.D. in Psychology) give me a unique ability to understand you and to interact with you. I specialize in Bipolar Disorders, Anxiety, and Couple issues.
(626) 649-4325 View (626) 649-4325
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Roxanne Zapata Castillo Wellness Coach
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden Grove, CA 92641  (Online Only)
Welcome, brave soul! Though it can often be challenging knowing when to ask for help, I'm here to reassure you that you're taking the a step in the direction toward wellness by allowing me to be part of that journey. My experience working with clients who are healing from attachment wounds, loss, intergenerational trauma, and substance abuse recovery has helped me develop a practice that integrates compassion and authenticity to help meet my clients’ needs. As a human being first, I also empathize with overcoming adversity and the mental and emotional toll that can come from adjusting from one phase of life to the next.
Welcome, brave soul! Though it can often be challenging knowing when to ask for help, I'm here to reassure you that you're taking the a step in the direction toward wellness by allowing me to be part of that journey. My experience working with clients who are healing from attachment wounds, loss, intergenerational trauma, and substance abuse recovery has helped me develop a practice that integrates compassion and authenticity to help meet my clients’ needs. As a human being first, I also empathize with overcoming adversity and the mental and emotional toll that can come from adjusting from one phase of life to the next.
(805) 973-0178 View (805) 973-0178
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Susan Madson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Garden Grove, CA 92840
My name is Susan K Madson and I am a LCSW. I specialize in depression, anxiety, anger issues, identify coping skills, build relationship skills, identify client strengths, teach meditation, grounding, and relaxation techniques, reduce trauma response by teaching self regulation skills and other mental health treatment techniques to stabilize emotional and behavioral functioning. Further, specialties include addiction issues, grief work and couples therapy. The client's that I am most comfortable treating are ages 18-65. Most of my experience is with mental health and substance abuse disorders.
My name is Susan K Madson and I am a LCSW. I specialize in depression, anxiety, anger issues, identify coping skills, build relationship skills, identify client strengths, teach meditation, grounding, and relaxation techniques, reduce trauma response by teaching self regulation skills and other mental health treatment techniques to stabilize emotional and behavioral functioning. Further, specialties include addiction issues, grief work and couples therapy. The client's that I am most comfortable treating are ages 18-65. Most of my experience is with mental health and substance abuse disorders.
(408) 650-8238 View (408) 650-8238

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The Nest Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westminster, CA 92683
We have specialists in: Severe Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, Couples, Gender Dysphoria, Chronic Health Issues and Individuals who just want to feel better in life, work and relationships.
Trained in LGBTQ and Allied Care, we are a Group Practice that is diverse in identity, age and backgrounds. We work with Couples, Gay Men, Lesbian Women, Trans and Non Binary folx, Neurodivergent, Sex Workers, Poly and ENM, Furries and Religious Trauma. We provide a safe and affirming environment so you can heal.
We have specialists in: Severe Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, Couples, Gender Dysphoria, Chronic Health Issues and Individuals who just want to feel better in life, work and relationships.
Trained in LGBTQ and Allied Care, we are a Group Practice that is diverse in identity, age and backgrounds. We work with Couples, Gay Men, Lesbian Women, Trans and Non Binary folx, Neurodivergent, Sex Workers, Poly and ENM, Furries and Religious Trauma. We provide a safe and affirming environment so you can heal.
(657) 530-5270 View (657) 530-5270

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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.