Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Plantsville, CT
I specialize in treating family conflict, mood disorders and Borderline Personality disorder.
Can you imagine the life you want to be living yet find yourself stuck in the same place? Are you a chronic people-pleaser? Overwhelmed yet feel like you're not doing enough? Do poor self-esteem, guilt or low motivation act as barriers to the things you want in your life? You are not alone. Whether it is difficulty navigating life transitions, trouble setting boundaries or struggles with communicating authentically, I am here to meet you exactly where you are in life.
I specialize in treating family conflict, mood disorders and Borderline Personality disorder.
Can you imagine the life you want to be living yet find yourself stuck in the same place? Are you a chronic people-pleaser? Overwhelmed yet feel like you're not doing enough? Do poor self-esteem, guilt or low motivation act as barriers to the things you want in your life? You are not alone. Whether it is difficulty navigating life transitions, trouble setting boundaries or struggles with communicating authentically, I am here to meet you exactly where you are in life.
No two people experience life the same way, so therapy shouldn’t feel like one-size-fits-all.
I approach my work from a person-centered, collaborative lens, honoring your story, your pace, and what feeling “grounded” truly means to you. I’ve worked extensively with individuals navigating a wide range of mental health and intellectual challenges, and I integrate practical, skills-based tools to help you build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and sustainable coping strategies.
No two people experience life the same way, so therapy shouldn’t feel like one-size-fits-all.
I approach my work from a person-centered, collaborative lens, honoring your story, your pace, and what feeling “grounded” truly means to you. I’ve worked extensively with individuals navigating a wide range of mental health and intellectual challenges, and I integrate practical, skills-based tools to help you build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and sustainable coping strategies.
Life can be our toughest teacher, and day-to-day challenges can leave us feeling defeated or stuck in negative thinking patterns. Starting therapy is a huge step, so let's find a plan to “Grow Through What You Go Through.” Healing rests on the trust and support of the therapeutic relationship, and I will be there to help you navigate through your problems and find a solution that is fit just for you!
Life can be our toughest teacher, and day-to-day challenges can leave us feeling defeated or stuck in negative thinking patterns. Starting therapy is a huge step, so let's find a plan to “Grow Through What You Go Through.” Healing rests on the trust and support of the therapeutic relationship, and I will be there to help you navigate through your problems and find a solution that is fit just for you!
Kathleen Mulhall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I am happy you're here! Starting therapy can be challenging, but I hope I can make the process easier for you. My name is Kate and I am a LPC in the state of CT. I have experience treating anxiety, depressive, bipolar and personality disorders as well as individuals presenting with trauma, grief and neurodivergence. In my practice, I strive to keep a warm, open, authentic, space for my clients. Using empowerment and validation, I can help you live a life you are proud of, and happy with.
Hi, I am happy you're here! Starting therapy can be challenging, but I hope I can make the process easier for you. My name is Kate and I am a LPC in the state of CT. I have experience treating anxiety, depressive, bipolar and personality disorders as well as individuals presenting with trauma, grief and neurodivergence. In my practice, I strive to keep a warm, open, authentic, space for my clients. Using empowerment and validation, I can help you live a life you are proud of, and happy with.
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I help adults work through eating disorders, relationship conflict, borderline personality disorder, infidelity, separation or divorce, dating struggles, and emotional overwhelm.
When your emotions feel intense, or your relationship feels like it’s on shaky ground, it’s easy to wonder if things will ever change. I work with adults and couples who are feeling overwhelmed—by conflict, disconnection, anxiety, or the pressure to hold everything together. Whether you’re navigating dating, divorce, or disordered eating, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself and the people around you. In our work together, you can expect a structured, supportive space focused on building skills that actually help you feel better.
I help adults work through eating disorders, relationship conflict, borderline personality disorder, infidelity, separation or divorce, dating struggles, and emotional overwhelm.
When your emotions feel intense, or your relationship feels like it’s on shaky ground, it’s easy to wonder if things will ever change. I work with adults and couples who are feeling overwhelmed—by conflict, disconnection, anxiety, or the pressure to hold everything together. Whether you’re navigating dating, divorce, or disordered eating, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself and the people around you. In our work together, you can expect a structured, supportive space focused on building skills that actually help you feel better.
Sometimes insight is not enough. We might find ourselves feeling stuck or struggling with patterns of thoughts, emotions and/or behaviors that prompt suffering and interfere with the quality of our life and our ability to achieve our goals. We may know the why of things and find ourselves unable to make things better in spite of that. Using a skill based approach to successfully address obstacles to being our best selves and creating the life we want may be just the thing to propel us forward. Cultivating mindfulness, which is the ability to observe and notice without judgment, along with other skills, can help prompt change.
Sometimes insight is not enough. We might find ourselves feeling stuck or struggling with patterns of thoughts, emotions and/or behaviors that prompt suffering and interfere with the quality of our life and our ability to achieve our goals. We may know the why of things and find ourselves unable to make things better in spite of that. Using a skill based approach to successfully address obstacles to being our best selves and creating the life we want may be just the thing to propel us forward. Cultivating mindfulness, which is the ability to observe and notice without judgment, along with other skills, can help prompt change.
My diverse background has allowed me to help individuals around the world reach their personal goals and guide them, step by step, toward achieving higher levels of success. With over 25 years as an international flight attendant and a licensed psychotherapist, I blend lived global experience with clinical expertise to support healing across cultures and identities. I am also called "The Flying Psychotherapist"
I specialize in helping individuals struggling with daily stressors, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, career or academic challenges, eating issues, substance abuse, and non-suicidal issues.
My diverse background has allowed me to help individuals around the world reach their personal goals and guide them, step by step, toward achieving higher levels of success. With over 25 years as an international flight attendant and a licensed psychotherapist, I blend lived global experience with clinical expertise to support healing across cultures and identities. I am also called "The Flying Psychotherapist"
I specialize in helping individuals struggling with daily stressors, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, career or academic challenges, eating issues, substance abuse, and non-suicidal issues.
Chu has extensive experiences in working with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Certified PSYPACT psychologist. Dr. Chu is a bilingual licensed clinical psychologist. As a certified DBT (DBT-Linehan Board of Certification) and certified CBT therapist (Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies), she teaches her clients tangible tools to make healthy choices by approaching life challenges flexibly and mindfully. Her background in Psychodynamic and Mindfulness-Based psychotherapy led her to fluidly utilize different therapeutic approaches that are most helpful to individual needs.
Chu has extensive experiences in working with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Certified PSYPACT psychologist. Dr. Chu is a bilingual licensed clinical psychologist. As a certified DBT (DBT-Linehan Board of Certification) and certified CBT therapist (Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies), she teaches her clients tangible tools to make healthy choices by approaching life challenges flexibly and mindfully. Her background in Psychodynamic and Mindfulness-Based psychotherapy led her to fluidly utilize different therapeutic approaches that are most helpful to individual needs.
I began practicing as an in-home clinician working with people after discharge from long-term psychiatric hospitalization. It was during that period that I received intensive training to provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy. The intense dialectical process has been helpful for many of my clients to achieve stability and work towards resolving traumatic experiences. Part of regulating our behavior is teaching our body and brain to better regulate so I also specialize in Neurofeedback/biofeedback modalities to support behavioral interventions. Please see my practice website for details on Neurofeedback treatment: CTneurotherapycom
I began practicing as an in-home clinician working with people after discharge from long-term psychiatric hospitalization. It was during that period that I received intensive training to provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy. The intense dialectical process has been helpful for many of my clients to achieve stability and work towards resolving traumatic experiences. Part of regulating our behavior is teaching our body and brain to better regulate so I also specialize in Neurofeedback/biofeedback modalities to support behavioral interventions. Please see my practice website for details on Neurofeedback treatment: CTneurotherapycom
Guilford Psychological Services serves clients across the lifespan, from early childhood through older adulthood. We have therapists with expertise in child and adolescent anxiety (social, generalized, etc), OCD, emotion dysregulation, self-harm and suicidality, as well as general discontent, loneliness, stress, and more. We offer relationship support & couples therapy for individuals in distressed relationships of all kinds-- couples, siblings, coworkers, etc. Therapy works well when clients feel understood, and it is absolutely powerful when specialized, empirically effective techniques are added to the mix!
Guilford Psychological Services serves clients across the lifespan, from early childhood through older adulthood. We have therapists with expertise in child and adolescent anxiety (social, generalized, etc), OCD, emotion dysregulation, self-harm and suicidality, as well as general discontent, loneliness, stress, and more. We offer relationship support & couples therapy for individuals in distressed relationships of all kinds-- couples, siblings, coworkers, etc. Therapy works well when clients feel understood, and it is absolutely powerful when specialized, empirically effective techniques are added to the mix!
Does your teen struggle with feeling alone, misunderstood, or weird? Do they have difficulty managing their emotions, have outbursts, or just stay in bed sometimes? At Mindful Healing we are a team of teen experts that help teens learn to develop coping skills and accept themselves just the way they are in a place that was designed just for them. Our therapists help teens and young adults experientially gain the tools they need to make lasting changes in their lives. We offer individual and group therapy for teens and young adults with a focus on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, self-expression and trauma informed practices.
Does your teen struggle with feeling alone, misunderstood, or weird? Do they have difficulty managing their emotions, have outbursts, or just stay in bed sometimes? At Mindful Healing we are a team of teen experts that help teens learn to develop coping skills and accept themselves just the way they are in a place that was designed just for them. Our therapists help teens and young adults experientially gain the tools they need to make lasting changes in their lives. We offer individual and group therapy for teens and young adults with a focus on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, self-expression and trauma informed practices.
I'm Andrea - a psychotherapist who specializes in helping individuals struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, borderline personality disorder, and other painful, emotional experiences.
In my experience the most important aspect of therapy is building a safe, trusting relationship with my clients. This takes time - and I take the time my clients need to feel safe. I am fully trained in Psychodynamic, IFS, DBT and EMDR techniques and I use a mixture of these approaches to help each of my clients in ways that work for them.
I'm Andrea - a psychotherapist who specializes in helping individuals struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, borderline personality disorder, and other painful, emotional experiences.
In my experience the most important aspect of therapy is building a safe, trusting relationship with my clients. This takes time - and I take the time my clients need to feel safe. I am fully trained in Psychodynamic, IFS, DBT and EMDR techniques and I use a mixture of these approaches to help each of my clients in ways that work for them.
The key to making changes in your life begins with awareness. Sometimes sorting out what is causing negative emotions, thoughts and behaviors can be challenging on your own. The counseling processes can help you achieve insight into your problems and help you develop the necessary skills to make meaningful change. My goal as your therapist is to bring out the inner strengths you already possess and help you apply them in your everyday life. I believe that the therapeutic process is a collaborative one, and I am dedicated to working alongside you to reach your goals.
The key to making changes in your life begins with awareness. Sometimes sorting out what is causing negative emotions, thoughts and behaviors can be challenging on your own. The counseling processes can help you achieve insight into your problems and help you develop the necessary skills to make meaningful change. My goal as your therapist is to bring out the inner strengths you already possess and help you apply them in your everyday life. I believe that the therapeutic process is a collaborative one, and I am dedicated to working alongside you to reach your goals.
I treat BPD, trauma/PTSD, and relationship issues.
Teens and young adults aged 13-26 face challenges in navigating interpersonal relationships, understanding sexual identity, and dealing with the effects of past trauma. They may struggle with social anxiety, finding it difficult to connect with others or express themselves openly. Emotional regulation is a concern, as they may feel overwhelmed by their emotions or unsure how to manage them. They often seek support to process their experiences, build healthier connections, and develop strategies for coping with anxiety and intense emotions, all while exploring who they are.
I treat BPD, trauma/PTSD, and relationship issues.
Teens and young adults aged 13-26 face challenges in navigating interpersonal relationships, understanding sexual identity, and dealing with the effects of past trauma. They may struggle with social anxiety, finding it difficult to connect with others or express themselves openly. Emotional regulation is a concern, as they may feel overwhelmed by their emotions or unsure how to manage them. They often seek support to process their experiences, build healthier connections, and develop strategies for coping with anxiety and intense emotions, all while exploring who they are.
Charlie Leahey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
2 Endorsed
Oxford, CT 06478
Waitlist for new clients
I work with children, teens, and adults navigating borderline personality disorder, relationship challenges, and unique emotional experiences many women face.
You are not alone; life can feel heavy, and it’s okay to need support. Starting therapy can feel intimidating, and having been in therapy myself, I genuinely know how life changing it can be. Whether you’re new to therapy or looking for a better fit, I offer a compassionate environment to explore challenges, process emotions, and find hope, even when it feels out of reach.
I work with children, teens, and adults navigating borderline personality disorder, relationship challenges, and unique emotional experiences many women face.
You are not alone; life can feel heavy, and it’s okay to need support. Starting therapy can feel intimidating, and having been in therapy myself, I genuinely know how life changing it can be. Whether you’re new to therapy or looking for a better fit, I offer a compassionate environment to explore challenges, process emotions, and find hope, even when it feels out of reach.
Ladies, the difference between who you are and who you want to be is in what you do. Let’s do something different and for many that's putting Yourself First. By doing some soul-searching, addressing your past, confronting your fears, attending to your relationships or simply learning new ways to cope. Focusing on one or more of these will set you on your way to a Healthier, Better You! Today, let’s choose You!
Ladies, the difference between who you are and who you want to be is in what you do. Let’s do something different and for many that's putting Yourself First. By doing some soul-searching, addressing your past, confronting your fears, attending to your relationships or simply learning new ways to cope. Focusing on one or more of these will set you on your way to a Healthier, Better You! Today, let’s choose You!
Jennifer Giustra-Kozek, LPC & Associates,
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NBCC, HpN
4 Endorsed
Woodbury, CT 06798
I integrate compassion, intuition, empathy and focusing on clarity and change. I help people to come out of the groove of old thinking and old behavior. I employ several therapeutic modalities. No good teacher uses one approach for every student. I listen attentively letting you formulate your own curriculum. As your Psychotherapist, I am walking along your path to healing to help you avoid a few pitfalls along the road by seeing them first. I assist and guide individuals, couples and families through their life journeys and transitions. Helping during periods of depression, anxiety, loss, trauma and addiction.
I integrate compassion, intuition, empathy and focusing on clarity and change. I help people to come out of the groove of old thinking and old behavior. I employ several therapeutic modalities. No good teacher uses one approach for every student. I listen attentively letting you formulate your own curriculum. As your Psychotherapist, I am walking along your path to healing to help you avoid a few pitfalls along the road by seeing them first. I assist and guide individuals, couples and families through their life journeys and transitions. Helping during periods of depression, anxiety, loss, trauma and addiction.
I work with teens, young adults, adults, and families struggling with overwhelming emotions, difficulty tolerating stress, relationship challenges, and anxiety. Many of my clients deal with self-harm, panic, substance use, trauma, or intense emotional reactivity. I help them gain skills to regulate emotions, reduce conflict, tolerate distress, and move toward goals that matter—whether that’s stability, stronger relationships, a life that feels more manageable, or the first step of figuring out what those goals are.
I work with teens, young adults, adults, and families struggling with overwhelming emotions, difficulty tolerating stress, relationship challenges, and anxiety. Many of my clients deal with self-harm, panic, substance use, trauma, or intense emotional reactivity. I help them gain skills to regulate emotions, reduce conflict, tolerate distress, and move toward goals that matter—whether that’s stability, stronger relationships, a life that feels more manageable, or the first step of figuring out what those goals are.
Embarking on a journey of change begins with finding the right support. As an LMSW with seven years of experience in the mental health field, my mission is to offer a space where you, as my client, feel genuinely seen, heard, and free from judgment. Together, we can cultivate a therapeutic relationship that nurtures self-love, introspection, problem-solving, and efficacy, guiding you through life’s complexities with empathy and understanding. With a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and a Bachelor of Psychology from the University of Connecticut, my professional journey spans various settings.
Embarking on a journey of change begins with finding the right support. As an LMSW with seven years of experience in the mental health field, my mission is to offer a space where you, as my client, feel genuinely seen, heard, and free from judgment. Together, we can cultivate a therapeutic relationship that nurtures self-love, introspection, problem-solving, and efficacy, guiding you through life’s complexities with empathy and understanding. With a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and a Bachelor of Psychology from the University of Connecticut, my professional journey spans various settings.
My practice focuses on assisting teens and emerging adults in navigating their complex world and the issues that are common for them including anxiety, depression, body image issues, and self-harm. I often hear "I feel like I don't know what I'm doing" and therapy can be a place where this feeling is both normalized (who does know what they're doing?!) and to gain more perspective on how to cope with challenges while finding their place in this world.
My practice focuses on assisting teens and emerging adults in navigating their complex world and the issues that are common for them including anxiety, depression, body image issues, and self-harm. I often hear "I feel like I don't know what I'm doing" and therapy can be a place where this feeling is both normalized (who does know what they're doing?!) and to gain more perspective on how to cope with challenges while finding their place in this world.
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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.