Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Denver, CO
I built on that in inpatient and IOP programs treating BPD, eating disorders, and C-PTSD.
Accepting NEW patients! Do you struggle with people-pleasing, low self-worth, or painful relationships that leave you feeling like you’ve lost yourself? Maybe you grew up in a family that looked “fine” on the outside but left you with invisible scars of trauma. You might find yourself replaying old patterns—turning to food, restriction, or overexercise to cope, feeling guilty when you try to set boundaries, or wondering why you keep choosing partners who don’t treat you well. If you’re exhausted from trying to hold it all together while doubting yourself inside, therapy can help you finally break free.
I built on that in inpatient and IOP programs treating BPD, eating disorders, and C-PTSD.
Accepting NEW patients! Do you struggle with people-pleasing, low self-worth, or painful relationships that leave you feeling like you’ve lost yourself? Maybe you grew up in a family that looked “fine” on the outside but left you with invisible scars of trauma. You might find yourself replaying old patterns—turning to food, restriction, or overexercise to cope, feeling guilty when you try to set boundaries, or wondering why you keep choosing partners who don’t treat you well. If you’re exhausted from trying to hold it all together while doubting yourself inside, therapy can help you finally break free.
You will find me to be an authentic & direct therapist that will focus on your values & strengths to guide the therapy process. My philosophy is that therapy is the space to get into how & why what you’re trying to do differently isn't working, (because you probably already have enough people willing to tell you) what you should be doing with your life. I won’t promise that therapy will make the hard stuff in your life go away, but what I know it can do is help you find a way through the hard stuff with meaning & help build resilience.
You will find me to be an authentic & direct therapist that will focus on your values & strengths to guide the therapy process. My philosophy is that therapy is the space to get into how & why what you’re trying to do differently isn't working, (because you probably already have enough people willing to tell you) what you should be doing with your life. I won’t promise that therapy will make the hard stuff in your life go away, but what I know it can do is help you find a way through the hard stuff with meaning & help build resilience.
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I specialize in helping individuals with borderline personality disorder traits and couples caught in painful relationship cycles learn how to feel safer in their emotions, more secure in their relationships, and more in control of their lives.
Many of my individual clients struggle with intense emotions, fear of abandonment, identity confusion, impulsivity, or relationship instability. You may feel deeply sensitive, highly self-aware, and exhausted from trying to hold yourself together. In our work, I help you build emotional regulation skills and healthier relationships.
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I specialize in helping individuals with borderline personality disorder traits and couples caught in painful relationship cycles learn how to feel safer in their emotions, more secure in their relationships, and more in control of their lives.
Many of my individual clients struggle with intense emotions, fear of abandonment, identity confusion, impulsivity, or relationship instability. You may feel deeply sensitive, highly self-aware, and exhausted from trying to hold yourself together. In our work, I help you build emotional regulation skills and healthier relationships.
Candace McLuskey is a licensed professional counselor candidate with a master's in clinical mental health from Regis University. Candace works with individuals (16+) who are experiencing symptoms of depression, grief, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, bipolar, and other personal, work, or school-related challenges.
Candace McLuskey is a licensed professional counselor candidate with a master's in clinical mental health from Regis University. Candace works with individuals (16+) who are experiencing symptoms of depression, grief, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, bipolar, and other personal, work, or school-related challenges.
My goal is to walk alongside you on your journey and provide the support you need on the journey. There is no judgement based on diagnosis or background. I have spent most of my clinician career working with those with severe mental illness diagnosis or requiring residential mental health treatment. For those transitioning from that setting it is hard to find a clinician and one of my goals is to be able to walk alongside those in transition from residential or intensive mental health treatment as they re-integrate back home.
My goal is to walk alongside you on your journey and provide the support you need on the journey. There is no judgement based on diagnosis or background. I have spent most of my clinician career working with those with severe mental illness diagnosis or requiring residential mental health treatment. For those transitioning from that setting it is hard to find a clinician and one of my goals is to be able to walk alongside those in transition from residential or intensive mental health treatment as they re-integrate back home.
If you've ever felt misunderstood, invalidated, or rejected because of who you are or the struggles you face, know that you're not alone. It’s my goal to provide a space where all are welcome as they are and honored in their journey toward wellness. I enjoy working with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relational concerns, emotional dysregulation, poor coping skills, and various other life challenges. As a queer man, I'm also especially passionate about serving LGBTQ+ communities and have experience providing affirmative therapy and WPATH-adherent letters of support for gender-affirming procedures.
If you've ever felt misunderstood, invalidated, or rejected because of who you are or the struggles you face, know that you're not alone. It’s my goal to provide a space where all are welcome as they are and honored in their journey toward wellness. I enjoy working with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relational concerns, emotional dysregulation, poor coping skills, and various other life challenges. As a queer man, I'm also especially passionate about serving LGBTQ+ communities and have experience providing affirmative therapy and WPATH-adherent letters of support for gender-affirming procedures.
I am a borderline personality disorder specialist primarily and also support other personality disorders, ADHD, and high achieving people with anxiety.
I provide empathetic support with a lot of humor. I provide cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy which is a concrete way of looking at how thoughts create feelings, how to shift away from unhelpful thoughts, and experience more pleasant emotions. Therapy isn't to make people feel better, it's to make people feel and learn to deal.
I am a borderline personality disorder specialist primarily and also support other personality disorders, ADHD, and high achieving people with anxiety.
I provide empathetic support with a lot of humor. I provide cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy which is a concrete way of looking at how thoughts create feelings, how to shift away from unhelpful thoughts, and experience more pleasant emotions. Therapy isn't to make people feel better, it's to make people feel and learn to deal.
Elizabeth M Wellington
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80211
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be hard, and no one knows this better than adolescents, young adults, and the families who love and support them. Intense emotions; urges to engage in impulsive behaviors; navigating social situations and the stress of school; difficulty getting along with parents; the politics of Snapchat, etc! The instability of this time of life offers both challenge and opportunity. Therapy can support young people to harness the chaotic yet formative nature of this time as a catalyst for lasting wellness and growth: Explore one's identity; develop effective coping strategies, practice interpersonal relationship, heal trauma, and more.
Life can be hard, and no one knows this better than adolescents, young adults, and the families who love and support them. Intense emotions; urges to engage in impulsive behaviors; navigating social situations and the stress of school; difficulty getting along with parents; the politics of Snapchat, etc! The instability of this time of life offers both challenge and opportunity. Therapy can support young people to harness the chaotic yet formative nature of this time as a catalyst for lasting wellness and growth: Explore one's identity; develop effective coping strategies, practice interpersonal relationship, heal trauma, and more.
Life is hard—more often than not, it just doesn’t turn out the way we thought it would. Maybe you’ve experienced trauma, significant losses, or relationship struggles. Maybe you’re stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break or weighed down by an accumulation of “small problems” that now feel overwhelming. Here’s the truth: It’s not you—life is just hard. And therapy helps.
Life is hard—more often than not, it just doesn’t turn out the way we thought it would. Maybe you’ve experienced trauma, significant losses, or relationship struggles. Maybe you’re stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break or weighed down by an accumulation of “small problems” that now feel overwhelming. Here’s the truth: It’s not you—life is just hard. And therapy helps.
I work with individuals from 8 years of age and up, with an emphasis on adolescents and young adults. As a generalist I can work with a variety of issues in a gentle yet direct environment to assist you in becoming the best version of yourself. I see each individual I work with as unique and will adapt my treatment to best fit you. I am here to help you reach your goals through evidence-based treatment which focuses on skill building and allowing space to process your past and present life.
I work with individuals from 8 years of age and up, with an emphasis on adolescents and young adults. As a generalist I can work with a variety of issues in a gentle yet direct environment to assist you in becoming the best version of yourself. I see each individual I work with as unique and will adapt my treatment to best fit you. I am here to help you reach your goals through evidence-based treatment which focuses on skill building and allowing space to process your past and present life.
Knowing we can be loved exactly as we are gives us the best opportunity to grow into the healthiest people. Relational psychotherapy and counseling help restore hope and connection, even during seasons of immense pain and suffering. Having a compassionate space where you can be heard and feel known is essential while working through difficult feelings, emotions, thoughts, and challenging experiences. As the therapy deepens, the individuals I work with gain insight into the presenting symptoms and patterns of behavior that initially brought them to see me.
Knowing we can be loved exactly as we are gives us the best opportunity to grow into the healthiest people. Relational psychotherapy and counseling help restore hope and connection, even during seasons of immense pain and suffering. Having a compassionate space where you can be heard and feel known is essential while working through difficult feelings, emotions, thoughts, and challenging experiences. As the therapy deepens, the individuals I work with gain insight into the presenting symptoms and patterns of behavior that initially brought them to see me.
I work Complex PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder and Dissociative disorders.
Hello! 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? Do you struggle with trauma responses that are causing issues in your relationships and in other parts of your life? Are you having a hard time finding a therapist that understands the complexity of dissociation? I am Certified and and Approved consultant in EMDR through EMDRIA, an Art Therapist and a Reiki Master that uses progressive, holistic approaches to healing.
I work Complex PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder and Dissociative disorders.
Hello! 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? Do you struggle with trauma responses that are causing issues in your relationships and in other parts of your life? Are you having a hard time finding a therapist that understands the complexity of dissociation? I am Certified and and Approved consultant in EMDR through EMDRIA, an Art Therapist and a Reiki Master that uses progressive, holistic approaches to healing.
If you have concerns about food, body image, or are feeling disconnected from yourself, please reach out for more information on how I can help. I work with ages 12 and up, through the life span.
If you have concerns about food, body image, or are feeling disconnected from yourself, please reach out for more information on how I can help. I work with ages 12 and up, through the life span.
While DBT was originally designed to treat BPD, it is now being used to help individuals struggling with a wide range of presenting complaints.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Summit DBT is at the forefront of addressing anxiety, depression, stress, personality disorders, ADHD, relationships, loss, and phase of life problems. We offer individual, group, and couples therapy. We will help you regain control of your emotions and your life.
While DBT was originally designed to treat BPD, it is now being used to help individuals struggling with a wide range of presenting complaints.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Summit DBT is at the forefront of addressing anxiety, depression, stress, personality disorders, ADHD, relationships, loss, and phase of life problems. We offer individual, group, and couples therapy. We will help you regain control of your emotions and your life.
I work with people facing depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, BPD and life transitions -including the chronic stress of a world in crisis.
Are you exhausted from holding it all together? You might be carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, or feeling crushed by the state of the world. Maybe you're managing too much-work, stress, health, relationship strain, big life transitions or the quiet ache of wondering if this is all there is. You might be questioning if you're neurodivergent, carrying a lifetime of feeling "too much" and "not enough," or wondering why it all feels so hard. Even if you look fine on the outside, you feel overwhelmed, disconnected and worn out.
You are not broken or too late. You need support that meets you where you actually are and stays with you.
I work with people facing depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, BPD and life transitions -including the chronic stress of a world in crisis.
Are you exhausted from holding it all together? You might be carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, or feeling crushed by the state of the world. Maybe you're managing too much-work, stress, health, relationship strain, big life transitions or the quiet ache of wondering if this is all there is. You might be questioning if you're neurodivergent, carrying a lifetime of feeling "too much" and "not enough," or wondering why it all feels so hard. Even if you look fine on the outside, you feel overwhelmed, disconnected and worn out.
You are not broken or too late. You need support that meets you where you actually are and stays with you.
I specialize in complex cases (e.g., PTSD, borderline personality disorder, ADHD, psychosis).
People don't come to therapy because they are crazy. It's because what they've learned to do isn't helping or it's making things worse. I have knowledge, skills, and training. You are an expert in you. We work as a team to identify and target key needs and make lasting changes starting in session one.
I specialize in complex cases (e.g., PTSD, borderline personality disorder, ADHD, psychosis).
People don't come to therapy because they are crazy. It's because what they've learned to do isn't helping or it's making things worse. I have knowledge, skills, and training. You are an expert in you. We work as a team to identify and target key needs and make lasting changes starting in session one.
I work well with teens and adults who are struggling with managing their emotions, their relationships, and their abilities to handle stressful situations. I help people who need someone to listen to them and give them skills to overcome challenges brought up by unwanted thoughts and emotions. I am looking forward to working with clients who want to find a better way to handle conflicts so that they can work towards building meaning and stability in their lives.
I work well with teens and adults who are struggling with managing their emotions, their relationships, and their abilities to handle stressful situations. I help people who need someone to listen to them and give them skills to overcome challenges brought up by unwanted thoughts and emotions. I am looking forward to working with clients who want to find a better way to handle conflicts so that they can work towards building meaning and stability in their lives.
If you feel 'lost in the rough terrain' of your own mind—struggling with relentless anxiety, the loops of OCD, or the emotional storms of BPD—you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I offer trauma-informed care for Anxiety, OCD, BPD, and Life Transitions. Using CBT, DBT, ACT, and ERP, I help you break cycles of intrusive thoughts and emotional storms. Whether navigating a major shift or seeking stability, we’ll use Solution-Focused tools to honor your values and create lasting change. Let’s find your steady ground.
If you feel 'lost in the rough terrain' of your own mind—struggling with relentless anxiety, the loops of OCD, or the emotional storms of BPD—you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I offer trauma-informed care for Anxiety, OCD, BPD, and Life Transitions. Using CBT, DBT, ACT, and ERP, I help you break cycles of intrusive thoughts and emotional storms. Whether navigating a major shift or seeking stability, we’ll use Solution-Focused tools to honor your values and create lasting change. Let’s find your steady ground.
I have helped clients with OCD, BPD, identity exploration, self-esteem, life transitions, relationship issues, grief & loss, anxiety, depression and trauma.
By fostering a safe and structured environment, I help clients move beyond short-term solutions to create sustainable growth. I value the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for healing and strive to build a space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.
I have helped clients with OCD, BPD, identity exploration, self-esteem, life transitions, relationship issues, grief & loss, anxiety, depression and trauma.
By fostering a safe and structured environment, I help clients move beyond short-term solutions to create sustainable growth. I value the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for healing and strive to build a space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.
I believe the clients I serve are whole individuals and approach my work with each of them as an active and collaborative partnership. My client list includes individuals and their partners and family's when needed, and groups. My passion is to improve the lives of my clients, offer them new insights, enable them to see things from different perspectives, empower them to make new choices, and create a life they feel is worth living.
I believe the clients I serve are whole individuals and approach my work with each of them as an active and collaborative partnership. My client list includes individuals and their partners and family's when needed, and groups. My passion is to improve the lives of my clients, offer them new insights, enable them to see things from different perspectives, empower them to make new choices, and create a life they feel is worth living.
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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.