Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Lawndale, CA
Hanh Tsan-Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lawndale, CA 90260
Hello, my name is Hanh Perez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is committed to creating a strong therapeutic alliance with all my clients to supporting them in their journey towards self-discovery, healing, and growth. My approach to therapy is to always stay curious with an open mind and an empathetic heart to connect and relate to your experience. The client I typically work with is adults. I have experience in the realms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, intimate partner violence, and the search for meaning in life.
Hello, my name is Hanh Perez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is committed to creating a strong therapeutic alliance with all my clients to supporting them in their journey towards self-discovery, healing, and growth. My approach to therapy is to always stay curious with an open mind and an empathetic heart to connect and relate to your experience. The client I typically work with is adults. I have experience in the realms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, intimate partner violence, and the search for meaning in life.
Lauresha Zinatae Hawkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lawndale, CA 90260
My name is Lauresha Z. Hawkins and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Southern California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents, adults, and mature adults while specializing in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, and stress. I use several modalities such as Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, to help aid clients in making progress toward mental and emotional healing.
My name is Lauresha Z. Hawkins and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Southern California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents, adults, and mature adults while specializing in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, and stress. I use several modalities such as Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, to help aid clients in making progress toward mental and emotional healing.
Sherlyn Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lawndale, CA 90260
Sherlyn Johnson, LCSW. My therapeutic approach focuses on changing problematic behaviors, feelings, and thoughts by discovering their unconscious meanings and motivations. Patients learn about themselves by exploring their interactions in the therapeutic relationship. My most common theoretical approaches are, psycho dynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy and cognitive therapy. Client focus are teenagers through late adulthood. Active listening and using silence.
Sherlyn Johnson, LCSW. My therapeutic approach focuses on changing problematic behaviors, feelings, and thoughts by discovering their unconscious meanings and motivations. Patients learn about themselves by exploring their interactions in the therapeutic relationship. My most common theoretical approaches are, psycho dynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy and cognitive therapy. Client focus are teenagers through late adulthood. Active listening and using silence.
Antoinette Babers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lawndale, CA 90260
My name is Antoinette Babers. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. I work with Individuals (children and adults), couples, and also families. I find myself working mostly with women, but I do work with men, children, and couples as well. I have worked with clients suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma-related issues, personality disorders, those suffering from domestic violence issues, divorce, panic disorders, anger management, and attachment issues.
My name is Antoinette Babers. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. I work with Individuals (children and adults), couples, and also families. I find myself working mostly with women, but I do work with men, children, and couples as well. I have worked with clients suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma-related issues, personality disorders, those suffering from domestic violence issues, divorce, panic disorders, anger management, and attachment issues.
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Julia Marie May
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90267
Julia May, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, treating young adults and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships issues, addiction, codependency, bipolar I/II and borderline personality disorder. She utilizes a variety of approaches and has specialized training in Art Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She strives to empower her clients towards personal growth and healing. She has seen client’s lives transform after working together, breaking compulsive cycles, improving relationships and living positive and more fulfilling lives.
Julia May, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, treating young adults and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships issues, addiction, codependency, bipolar I/II and borderline personality disorder. She utilizes a variety of approaches and has specialized training in Art Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She strives to empower her clients towards personal growth and healing. She has seen client’s lives transform after working together, breaking compulsive cycles, improving relationships and living positive and more fulfilling lives.
Dabney Worth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
I have worked extensively with clients and families dealing with a variety of problems including emotion dysregulation, BPD, depression and anxiety, terminal illness, grief and loss.
I have 30 years experience working with individuals, couples and families dealing with life's struggles, overwhelming emotions, end of life issues, and grief and loss. My approach is warm and gentle, yet insightful and to the point. I create an inviting atmosphere where my clients feel comfortable to delve deep to bring about peace of mind and profound change. My approach incorporates a variety of evidenced based therapeutic approaches including mindfulness, DBT, CBT, and EMDR. You will find me to be both caring and firm, while I help you along your journey to building a life worth living.
I have worked extensively with clients and families dealing with a variety of problems including emotion dysregulation, BPD, depression and anxiety, terminal illness, grief and loss.
I have 30 years experience working with individuals, couples and families dealing with life's struggles, overwhelming emotions, end of life issues, and grief and loss. My approach is warm and gentle, yet insightful and to the point. I create an inviting atmosphere where my clients feel comfortable to delve deep to bring about peace of mind and profound change. My approach incorporates a variety of evidenced based therapeutic approaches including mindfulness, DBT, CBT, and EMDR. You will find me to be both caring and firm, while I help you along your journey to building a life worth living.
Shannon McHenry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (Online Only)
I work with individuals, couples, and families to help gain insight into what is happening in order to move forward and achieve a more fulfilling and productive life. My goal is to help you understand yourself more and assist you with living a more free and conscious life. I use attachment theory to assist people in understanding how their past impacts their present. I specialize in treating addiction, trauma, codependency, relationship issues, and axis II disorders using a holistic trauma informed approach and dialectical behavioral techniques.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to help gain insight into what is happening in order to move forward and achieve a more fulfilling and productive life. My goal is to help you understand yourself more and assist you with living a more free and conscious life. I use attachment theory to assist people in understanding how their past impacts their present. I specialize in treating addiction, trauma, codependency, relationship issues, and axis II disorders using a holistic trauma informed approach and dialectical behavioral techniques.
Elana Lev
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Do you find that your mood dictates your behaviors? Or do you engage in ineffective ways of communicating your wants and needs to others? My clients learn how emotional dysregulation is a common symptom of depression, anxiety, stress and other mental health conditions. It can lead to negative emotions and a downward spiral of negative self thoughts. Utilizing a variety of evidenced-based practices, I will help you change these behavioral patterns and achieve your life worth living goals. I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment to including but not limited to DBT, CBT and various trauma protocols.
Do you find that your mood dictates your behaviors? Or do you engage in ineffective ways of communicating your wants and needs to others? My clients learn how emotional dysregulation is a common symptom of depression, anxiety, stress and other mental health conditions. It can lead to negative emotions and a downward spiral of negative self thoughts. Utilizing a variety of evidenced-based practices, I will help you change these behavioral patterns and achieve your life worth living goals. I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment to including but not limited to DBT, CBT and various trauma protocols.
Daniella Borah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Maybe you've tried couples therapy before, maybe you have tried talking to friends and family, maybe you have read lots of self help books but nothing seems to be changing, have exhausted all resources and now are looking outside for someone to help you and your partner get back to the place where you feel on top of the world? It is one of the most painful places to be when you are in a relationship where you feel that you are not being heard or validated, like you and your partner just keep missing each other. Did you know that the average couple waits SIX years before they seek out professional help.
Maybe you've tried couples therapy before, maybe you have tried talking to friends and family, maybe you have read lots of self help books but nothing seems to be changing, have exhausted all resources and now are looking outside for someone to help you and your partner get back to the place where you feel on top of the world? It is one of the most painful places to be when you are in a relationship where you feel that you are not being heard or validated, like you and your partner just keep missing each other. Did you know that the average couple waits SIX years before they seek out professional help.
Grace Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), I focus my practice on clients who struggle with trauma, substance abuse, and personality disorders. I want to assist you with transforming your negative coping (substance abuse, self-harm, disordered eating, risky behaviors) into positive coping that will decrease your feelings of anxiety and detachment and increase your ability to sustain long-term relationships and employ self-love. I believe that many of our negative coping skills are rooted in a history of trauma, which requires careful consideration and a gentle, loving, experienced approach to process fully.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), I focus my practice on clients who struggle with trauma, substance abuse, and personality disorders. I want to assist you with transforming your negative coping (substance abuse, self-harm, disordered eating, risky behaviors) into positive coping that will decrease your feelings of anxiety and detachment and increase your ability to sustain long-term relationships and employ self-love. I believe that many of our negative coping skills are rooted in a history of trauma, which requires careful consideration and a gentle, loving, experienced approach to process fully.
Cody Gauthier
LCSW
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
As a proud Clinical Social Worker/Therapist (LCSW), my passion and specialization centers around trauma in relationships as a child and through adulthood. The heart of my work is in assisting with transforming old habits and voices that stem from trauma and hurt (substance abuse, disordered eating, self harm, externalized anger). My belief is that our past is always present and can lead to negative coping skills that we may not even be aware of. Together, my clients and I build a relationship in the room built on trust, empathy, compassion, and honesty that creates the space for change.
As a proud Clinical Social Worker/Therapist (LCSW), my passion and specialization centers around trauma in relationships as a child and through adulthood. The heart of my work is in assisting with transforming old habits and voices that stem from trauma and hurt (substance abuse, disordered eating, self harm, externalized anger). My belief is that our past is always present and can lead to negative coping skills that we may not even be aware of. Together, my clients and I build a relationship in the room built on trust, empathy, compassion, and honesty that creates the space for change.
Susan A Horvat
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (Online Only)
It is both a great honor and a great responsibility to walk alongside someone as they navigate their life journey. Whether you are looking to manage stress, learn how to regulate intense and overwhelming emotions, change ineffective behaviors, heal trauma, or explore your sense of meaning and purpose in this life, I would be honored to support you in realizing your goals. I use an inclusive, collaborative and strengths-based approach and rely both on my clinical experience as well as evidence-based treatments to customize each client's treatment plan.
It is both a great honor and a great responsibility to walk alongside someone as they navigate their life journey. Whether you are looking to manage stress, learn how to regulate intense and overwhelming emotions, change ineffective behaviors, heal trauma, or explore your sense of meaning and purpose in this life, I would be honored to support you in realizing your goals. I use an inclusive, collaborative and strengths-based approach and rely both on my clinical experience as well as evidence-based treatments to customize each client's treatment plan.
Laura Twersky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
I am a therapist specializing in cognitive-based therapies where we take an active stance at changing the way you talk to yourself and act in your life. While we cannot erase traumas from the past or inevitable pain we may encounter today or in the future, I can equip you with tools to face these obstacles and feel confident in your ability to tackle problems as they arise.
I am a therapist specializing in cognitive-based therapies where we take an active stance at changing the way you talk to yourself and act in your life. While we cannot erase traumas from the past or inevitable pain we may encounter today or in the future, I can equip you with tools to face these obstacles and feel confident in your ability to tackle problems as they arise.
T Joshua Tan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Is anxiety, depression, or trauma holding you back from being your true self? Do you feel stuck in managing difficult life transitions? Now, every little thing becomes super overwhelming. Those negative experiences reopen old wounds and cause new ones. You tried burying your pain hoping it would go away. You feel lonely and tormented. You feel exhausted, stressed, and angry all the time. You wonder how much more you can take. You are unsure of who or where to turn for help. In the midst of this painful journey, you do not have to go through it alone.
Is anxiety, depression, or trauma holding you back from being your true self? Do you feel stuck in managing difficult life transitions? Now, every little thing becomes super overwhelming. Those negative experiences reopen old wounds and cause new ones. You tried burying your pain hoping it would go away. You feel lonely and tormented. You feel exhausted, stressed, and angry all the time. You wonder how much more you can take. You are unsure of who or where to turn for help. In the midst of this painful journey, you do not have to go through it alone.
Nicole Woolf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Seeking help can be scary and exciting, and it takes a lot of bravery and courage to take the initial step. You may be feeling like you are depressed and anxious due to your trauma. I aim to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally and help you grow, learn skills, and adapt to new changes. We can work together to identify your goals and needs and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you experience.
Seeking help can be scary and exciting, and it takes a lot of bravery and courage to take the initial step. You may be feeling like you are depressed and anxious due to your trauma. I aim to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally and help you grow, learn skills, and adapt to new changes. We can work together to identify your goals and needs and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you experience.
Monica Webb
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hawthorne, CA 90250
I have spent most of my career working with children, adolescents, and young adults. My style can be molded to fit most populations and leans toward motivating client's build self-esteem and skills in order to work themselves out of the job. I am open to all populations, from 5 years old to 95 years old, and able to support clients in managing symptoms of distress.
I have spent most of my career working with children, adolescents, and young adults. My style can be molded to fit most populations and leans toward motivating client's build self-esteem and skills in order to work themselves out of the job. I am open to all populations, from 5 years old to 95 years old, and able to support clients in managing symptoms of distress.
Mary Donaldson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Accepting new clients - teens, romantic partnerships, adults, and families. It can feel really good to finally get help, and yet, it can still be hard to accept that you deserve it. Wherever you are in this process, I’ll meet you there. I encourage you to come as you are - bring your anxiety, dark humor, skepticism, anger, hopelessness, and questions; we'll take a closer look together. With a collaborative and authentic approach, I'll both challenge you and honor your pace. I’m not a fixer, but I draw from evidence-based and trauma-informed care to help you help yourself.
Accepting new clients - teens, romantic partnerships, adults, and families. It can feel really good to finally get help, and yet, it can still be hard to accept that you deserve it. Wherever you are in this process, I’ll meet you there. I encourage you to come as you are - bring your anxiety, dark humor, skepticism, anger, hopelessness, and questions; we'll take a closer look together. With a collaborative and authentic approach, I'll both challenge you and honor your pace. I’m not a fixer, but I draw from evidence-based and trauma-informed care to help you help yourself.
Laurel Salmon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
Kathlynn Gates
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Are you experiencing challenges dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship/family issues, and trauma/PTSD? Due to these symptoms, we can be in too much emotional pain and feel too stuck to reframe our perceptions or to find solutions to our problems. Childhood or recent trauma can cause emotional distress that can be difficult to process. I am here to support you in working through unresolved trauma and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
Are you experiencing challenges dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship/family issues, and trauma/PTSD? Due to these symptoms, we can be in too much emotional pain and feel too stuck to reframe our perceptions or to find solutions to our problems. Childhood or recent trauma can cause emotional distress that can be difficult to process. I am here to support you in working through unresolved trauma and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
Revolve Recovery Intensive Outpatient Center
PhD
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Whether you just completed residential treatment, or you’re in sober or transitional living, or you’re independently seeking a more intensive therapy experience, Revolve Recovery’s trauma-focused intensive outpatient program tailors it’s dynamic, comprehensive, and innovative approaches to effectively treat those dealing with trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, addiction, and the spectrum of co-occurring disorders. Our clients come to Revolve yearning for deeper, more intensively focused trauma therapy, and yearning for tangible action and change, dynamic life and relational shifts, relief, and lasting healing.
Whether you just completed residential treatment, or you’re in sober or transitional living, or you’re independently seeking a more intensive therapy experience, Revolve Recovery’s trauma-focused intensive outpatient program tailors it’s dynamic, comprehensive, and innovative approaches to effectively treat those dealing with trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, addiction, and the spectrum of co-occurring disorders. Our clients come to Revolve yearning for deeper, more intensively focused trauma therapy, and yearning for tangible action and change, dynamic life and relational shifts, relief, and lasting healing.
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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.