Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Lakewood, CO
I've been in the addictions / mental health (dual diagnosis) field for over 25 years in Colorado. I sincerely believe in clients' ability to make enduring change, after they have learned to identify and accept what's not working in their lives. I'm a very accessible and active therapist, and I offer specialized groups to meet clients' needs. Groups occur Tuesday through Saturday, depending on group assignment. Individual sessions are often a part of effective treatment planning, in addition to, or instead of, group format. Reasonable pricing.
I've been in the addictions / mental health (dual diagnosis) field for over 25 years in Colorado. I sincerely believe in clients' ability to make enduring change, after they have learned to identify and accept what's not working in their lives. I'm a very accessible and active therapist, and I offer specialized groups to meet clients' needs. Groups occur Tuesday through Saturday, depending on group assignment. Individual sessions are often a part of effective treatment planning, in addition to, or instead of, group format. Reasonable pricing.
Hello! I'm Dezerae, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to supporting individuals through life's challenges. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, I strive to create a safe space where clients feel heard and empowered to make meaningful changes. My goal is to help you navigate difficulties and build resilience for a more fulfilling life.
Hello! I'm Dezerae, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to supporting individuals through life's challenges. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, I strive to create a safe space where clients feel heard and empowered to make meaningful changes. My goal is to help you navigate difficulties and build resilience for a more fulfilling life.
Karen has been a licensed therapist since 2002 as an LMFT, she has experience treating of all ages from diverse backgrounds. Karen has personal experience with Complex PTSD at a personal level and brings that knowledge, understanding and authentic expertise to clients in this area. She believes the ability to cope, heal and re-invent ourselves is a combination of psycho-education where the client gains a foundation of understanding of their particular issue, informed guidance and support combined with techniques to use daily to reconnect with ourselves or reinvent ourselves as happy, content and satisfied person.
Karen has been a licensed therapist since 2002 as an LMFT, she has experience treating of all ages from diverse backgrounds. Karen has personal experience with Complex PTSD at a personal level and brings that knowledge, understanding and authentic expertise to clients in this area. She believes the ability to cope, heal and re-invent ourselves is a combination of psycho-education where the client gains a foundation of understanding of their particular issue, informed guidance and support combined with techniques to use daily to reconnect with ourselves or reinvent ourselves as happy, content and satisfied person.
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.
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health, education, and community-based care. I support adults of all ages in navigating depression, trauma, grief, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Grounded in social justice and cultural humility, I blend clinical insight with real-life understanding to foster a safe space for healing and growth.
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health, education, and community-based care. I support adults of all ages in navigating depression, trauma, grief, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Grounded in social justice and cultural humility, I blend clinical insight with real-life understanding to foster a safe space for healing and growth.
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.
My ideal client is someone that wants to come in and be there for themselves. You showing up for yourself is the first step in the healing journey and I’m proud to be beside. Let’s work together to harness the inner strength and self-compassion inside you.
My ideal client is someone that wants to come in and be there for themselves. You showing up for yourself is the first step in the healing journey and I’m proud to be beside. Let’s work together to harness the inner strength and self-compassion inside you.
Welcome to the next phase of your life! My name is Phil and I am honored to be your guide in healing and transformation. I will help you heal from past traumas, overcome obstacles, manage mental health & substance abuse issues and grow to become the person you have always wanted to be. I have had the privilege of serving as a Therapist in a variety of settings for the past 20 years. I enjoy working with adolescents (12+), adults and couples. I offer individual therapy, group therapy, life coaching and video therapy.
Welcome to the next phase of your life! My name is Phil and I am honored to be your guide in healing and transformation. I will help you heal from past traumas, overcome obstacles, manage mental health & substance abuse issues and grow to become the person you have always wanted to be. I have had the privilege of serving as a Therapist in a variety of settings for the past 20 years. I enjoy working with adolescents (12+), adults and couples. I offer individual therapy, group therapy, life coaching and video therapy.
Now accepting new telehealth clients! I conduct individual and group therapy with adults who struggle with issues like depression, anxiety, addiction, anger management, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, communication skills, and ADHD. I also facilitate weekly group therapy sessions related to topics like grief/trauma recovery, anger management, and relapse prevention. Message for additional details
Now accepting new telehealth clients! I conduct individual and group therapy with adults who struggle with issues like depression, anxiety, addiction, anger management, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, communication skills, and ADHD. I also facilitate weekly group therapy sessions related to topics like grief/trauma recovery, anger management, and relapse prevention. Message for additional details
Mavis Salazar is an interactive, solution-focused registered physiotherapist. Using traditional methods her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. Using traditional and transitional methods, I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression, grief counseling, trauma release to parenting support, adolescent support, domestic relationships, and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my client's individual needs to help attain the personal growth they're striving for.
Mavis Salazar is an interactive, solution-focused registered physiotherapist. Using traditional methods her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. Using traditional and transitional methods, I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression, grief counseling, trauma release to parenting support, adolescent support, domestic relationships, and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my client's individual needs to help attain the personal growth they're striving for.
Brian Davis LPC My approach to therapy can be summarized as being focused on the therapeutic relationship. warm, direct, and collaborative. As the therapeutic relationship grows, I at times challenge clients to grow; however, I believe communication should be bidirectional, and I insist on clients being allowed to challenge me back and have a voice on where we take treatment. In session, I often do attachment work which often powerfully helps clients to understand how their histories and relationships within their families of origin may be impact how they presently relate to themselves and others.
Brian Davis LPC My approach to therapy can be summarized as being focused on the therapeutic relationship. warm, direct, and collaborative. As the therapeutic relationship grows, I at times challenge clients to grow; however, I believe communication should be bidirectional, and I insist on clients being allowed to challenge me back and have a voice on where we take treatment. In session, I often do attachment work which often powerfully helps clients to understand how their histories and relationships within their families of origin may be impact how they presently relate to themselves and others.
My strengths lie in creating a supportive, emotionally safe, and affirming environment in the therapy space, where you can gain hope for change. I work with my clients to create treatment plans that address but are not limited to mental health disorders, addictions, failure to launch, grief, difficulties with motivation, and challenging family dynamics. I incorporate aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness-based practices into my work.
My strengths lie in creating a supportive, emotionally safe, and affirming environment in the therapy space, where you can gain hope for change. I work with my clients to create treatment plans that address but are not limited to mental health disorders, addictions, failure to launch, grief, difficulties with motivation, and challenging family dynamics. I incorporate aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness-based practices into my work.
Everyone faces challenges and difficult times in life. Asking for help can be hard, but getting the support you need from an experienced and compassionate therapist can make all the difference!
Everyone faces challenges and difficult times in life. Asking for help can be hard, but getting the support you need from an experienced and compassionate therapist can make all the difference!
Rick Hipp - Day Evening Or Weekend Sessions
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CAS
2 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80226
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction issues, trauma, or simply just life’s challenges, expected or unexpected? You don’t have to go it alone. I offer a safe, supportive space to help you understand your thoughts, feelings, and emotions, find effective coping strategies, and develop a path forward. Using therapies such as Solutions-Focused Therapy and CBT, you can regain emotional balance and lead a more fulfilling life. I believe every step, big and small, is meaningful. I’m Rick Hipp, a board-certified therapist with almost 20 years of experience. I offer day, evening, and weekend sessions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction issues, trauma, or simply just life’s challenges, expected or unexpected? You don’t have to go it alone. I offer a safe, supportive space to help you understand your thoughts, feelings, and emotions, find effective coping strategies, and develop a path forward. Using therapies such as Solutions-Focused Therapy and CBT, you can regain emotional balance and lead a more fulfilling life. I believe every step, big and small, is meaningful. I’m Rick Hipp, a board-certified therapist with almost 20 years of experience. I offer day, evening, and weekend sessions.
I am a seasoned counselor with 27 years of experience supporting clients through some of life’s most profound transitions and identity‑shaping moments. I work with individuals ages 16 and up, with a primary focus on queer and trans communities, people in alternative lifestyles, polyamorous relationships, and those navigating complex personal or relational choices. My specialties include coming‑out experiences, questions of gender identity, transition, and authentic gender expression. I also frequently support clients who are questioning or leaving their religious backgrounds, and various other life-explorations.
I am a seasoned counselor with 27 years of experience supporting clients through some of life’s most profound transitions and identity‑shaping moments. I work with individuals ages 16 and up, with a primary focus on queer and trans communities, people in alternative lifestyles, polyamorous relationships, and those navigating complex personal or relational choices. My specialties include coming‑out experiences, questions of gender identity, transition, and authentic gender expression. I also frequently support clients who are questioning or leaving their religious backgrounds, and various other life-explorations.
It is important to find the right therapist that you can connect with and establish a trusting relationship. I believe that when people come to therapy, they allow themselves opportunities for self-exploration and growth. It is my goal to create a safe space where you can make positive changes to live a more fulfilling life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Addiction Treatment Therapist who has been practicing for over 8 years.
It is important to find the right therapist that you can connect with and establish a trusting relationship. I believe that when people come to therapy, they allow themselves opportunities for self-exploration and growth. It is my goal to create a safe space where you can make positive changes to live a more fulfilling life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Addiction Treatment Therapist who has been practicing for over 8 years.
Westside Behavioral Care - Therapists in Lakewood
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80215
Westside Behavioral Care can help you find a therapist who is just right for you or your family. Our qualified and compassionate counselors provide outstanding mental health services in-person and online across the entire Greater Denver Area. For an appointment, please call 303-986-4197 to speak with our receptionist M-F 8:30am-5pm. Alternatively, our website allows you to self-schedule with one of our multi-award-winning therapists 24/7. Our network includes licensed psychologists, clinical social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, couples counselors, and certified alcohol and drug counselors.
Westside Behavioral Care can help you find a therapist who is just right for you or your family. Our qualified and compassionate counselors provide outstanding mental health services in-person and online across the entire Greater Denver Area. For an appointment, please call 303-986-4197 to speak with our receptionist M-F 8:30am-5pm. Alternatively, our website allows you to self-schedule with one of our multi-award-winning therapists 24/7. Our network includes licensed psychologists, clinical social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, couples counselors, and certified alcohol and drug counselors.
I love working with a diversity of populations. My ideal client has some insight into what he/she is struggling with and a willingness to open up about their pain. I understand that trusting a therapist can be frighting, especially for those who have a history of painful relationships. I am client centered and will work at your pace with the understanding that as we build trust I will start to challenge thoughts and behaviors that are keeping you from meeting your goals.
I love working with a diversity of populations. My ideal client has some insight into what he/she is struggling with and a willingness to open up about their pain. I understand that trusting a therapist can be frighting, especially for those who have a history of painful relationships. I am client centered and will work at your pace with the understanding that as we build trust I will start to challenge thoughts and behaviors that are keeping you from meeting your goals.
At times, life can be incredibly difficult, presenting us with moments that test our resilience, our relationships, and our ability to cope. Whether you are dealing with a long-term heartache, a recent tragedy, or the complexities of everyday struggles, reaching out for help is a testament to the hope that you have for change. In my work as a counselor, I believe that everyone needs safe spaces to process challenges and that there is hope for healing.
At times, life can be incredibly difficult, presenting us with moments that test our resilience, our relationships, and our ability to cope. Whether you are dealing with a long-term heartache, a recent tragedy, or the complexities of everyday struggles, reaching out for help is a testament to the hope that you have for change. In my work as a counselor, I believe that everyone needs safe spaces to process challenges and that there is hope for healing.
I am excited to be part of your journey to increased health, happiness, and fulfillment! I believe wholeheartedly in human resilience and have focused my practice on highlighting the strengths of my clients. My goal is not only to teach you new tools but to highlight the resilience and capability you have within yourself to conquer whatever obstacles you may be facing. I am here to create a safe space to help my clients navigate the complexities of the human experience and work to overcome the internal and external challenges that they have encountered throughout their lives.
I am excited to be part of your journey to increased health, happiness, and fulfillment! I believe wholeheartedly in human resilience and have focused my practice on highlighting the strengths of my clients. My goal is not only to teach you new tools but to highlight the resilience and capability you have within yourself to conquer whatever obstacles you may be facing. I am here to create a safe space to help my clients navigate the complexities of the human experience and work to overcome the internal and external challenges that they have encountered throughout their lives.
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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.


