Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Denver, CO

Life can be tough sometimes, and so are you. We all go through difficult situations in our lives and while you may have navigated through those challenges, there’s nothing wrong with seeking extra support when you need it. I have an open and diverse approach to therapy and offer a fresh perspective with my non-judgmental, humurous, and supportive style in my engaging, client-centered practice. I have years of experience treating depression, anxiety, and borderline personality disorders, and I take the time needed to build a trusting relationship to ensure we are meeting your specific needs and goals.

My career began working in the community mental health which allowed me to gain vast experience&knowledge of various therapy skills&tools.My passion is helping women of all identities transition into their idea of motherhood gracefully.I am certified in treating disorders associated with the pregnancy/postpartum period, Personality Disorders, mood disorders, parenting concerns, life stressors, & women’s health concerns. I enjoy working with women of all ages&identities facing difficult life transitions.Now offering Coaching for loved ones supporting someone with BPD and Parent Coaching!

As of 9/10/22 I am not accepting new clients or keeping a wait list. I work with young people aged 14-35. I am a borderline personality disorder specialist primarily and also support other personality disorders, ADHD, and high achieving people with anxiety. Clients often say they want a therapist who will provide realistic, down-to-earth support and engage them in hard discussions which is what people find when they meet with me; I'm the same person in the therapy room as I am outside of it.

I care about genuine connection and doing what works! My style is active, flexible, and focused on strengths. I have specialized experience caring for individuals, families, and groups, leading teams, and developing innovative treatments. I build collaborative, authentic partnerships to help people get un-stuck and move toward their values.

We are all striving to be happy and free from suffering. However, we often find ourselves far from our ideal lives, or even at a loss for what our ideal life would look like. Sometimes our emotions might be so strong that fear, anger, sadness, guilt and/or shame begin to be driving forces in behavior and choices. We might lose sight of our own identify. This pain, however, can be transformed into awareness, insight, compassion, hope and joy. Through the process of therapy, we will explore your experience, your truth, and begin the process of healing both old and new emotional wounds.

Perhaps the greatest strength I bring to my clients is my authenticity. I work well with people who are going through a transition, looking to find deeper meaning in their lives, or perhaps looking for a way to create a life, relationship, career that is more reflective of who they are and who they want to be. I believe strongly in self-compassion, self-acceptance and having the courage to embrace the entire range of human emotions. I am excited to help you live a more connected, authentic, satisfying and values-based life.

I work with adults, couples and families. My goal is to help you find a place of calm and stability so you can identify your strengths and access your own solutions. I specialize in helping individuals and couples find and sustain healthy habits and improve interpersonal relationships through increased coping and communication skills. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar and borderline personality disorder as well as issues of dependency, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship issues and self esteem.

Congratulations, you've just taken the first step - reaching out... Working out problems on your own can be tough. Change is sometimes painful, but can be liberating. We can work together to find solutions that work for you. It's true that if you don't change something ... nothing will change. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and have helped people create solutions for over 20 years. I have experience with life transitions (divorce, grief, job loss or change), depression, trauma, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, and PTSD. Credentialed for Denver, Aurora, and Pueblo counties for Medicaid.

I am committed to helping those who seek greater understanding, connection, and stability in relationships with self and others. Specialty areas include depression, anxiety, BPD spectrum, trauma, substance use, and interpersonal conflict. The focus of my practice is integrative individual psychotherapy and I primarily draw from psychodynamic, interpersonal, and cognitive/behavioral approaches (including ACT, DBT, CBT). My background in mindfulness also informs therapy. Above all, I think my job is to listen really well, while bringing curiosity, challenge, and kindness toward your unique human experience.

Let's be honest - the past two years have been a hot mess. And most of us felt like our lives were a hot mess even before 2020. Mental health is important for (literally) everyone, and it's okay to reach out for support. Living in a human body on a floating rock in space is honestly pretty strange and difficult.

Dr. Merriman offers one-on-one psychotherapy with adults who wish to suffer less. As Haruki Murakami wrote, “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” She is an integrative therapist, drawing from various traditions to provide patients a unique, tailored therapeutic experience that benefits them most. In general, she takes a humanistic and contemplative approach to therapy. Dr. Merriman is a generalist and treats a variety of conditions, but areas of specialty include trauma and PTSD (including chronic/complex trauma), grief/loss, mindfulness and meditation, and narcissistic/ borderline /personality issues.

My goal in therapy is to provide a safe space to my clients to feel heard and understood. It's hard in everyday life to overcome the challenges that our mind creates, and I hope to help clients work through the issues that comes with being human and living in today's society. My specialities include working with trauma, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship issues. I work with dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR for trauma, and psychodynamic therapy.

My practice is rooted in the belief that we are all doing our best in this life; at the same time, we have experiences wherein our best efforts to reduce pain and misery--or to live the life we want--simply do not work. My approach to treating life's most difficult problems involves balancing the strong desire for change, with the acceptance that change is hard and often slow going. In my clinical work I utilize both sophisticated change strategies (cognitive behavior- and behavior therapy), along with a compassionate acceptance of reality as it is (mindfulness).

ACCEPTING NEW COLORADO PATIENTS ONLY. "All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination." Those who are suffering from issues related to any major mental health or stress concerns; such as anxiety, CAN regain the direction they may have lost in their life. If you or your child feels lost, I am dedicated to ensure that the individual builds their life back to where it is meant to be. A quality life worth living is important. Do you want to make that effective change?

I work with young adults and adults seeking a new set of skills to more effectively address interpersonal relationship instability, emotional dysregulation and distress, behavioral instability, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and chronic suicidal ideation. I offer DBT skills training and individual therapy to those interested in becoming more personally and socially satisfied by practicing a more effective, meaningful, and mindful lifestyle through the use of DBT skills.

I am a Licensed Social Worker and a firm believer in people's capacity to change. I specialize in treating clients with eating disorders, OCD, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. I work from an anti-diet, social justice-oriented perspective and incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing into my sessions.

I work with clients from a variety of backgrounds and ages. I tend to use a solution focused, person centered and strength based approach. I believe that you know your story better than anyone and I love helping those who are seeking to better understand their life and how to navigate it's changes. It is never to late to change our mindset. I am gender inclusive, socially just, and HAES aligned. I welcome all clients who seek to step into their own power.

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.

Our stories do not define us, but they are a part of us. I believe your story, feelings, and experiences are worthy of being seen, heard, and valued. It is when people feel seen and accepted by others that they are able to fully embrace themselves and show up authentically in all aspects of their lives. My therapeutic philosophy is rooted in understanding how your intersecting identities impact your way of thinking, and shape how you navigate through life and its challenges.