Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Washington, DC
I specialize in helping people with borderline personality disorder ( BPD), complex PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD, anxiety, and ADHD.
My approach is warm and collaborative. I offer comprehensive DBT and DBT-informed therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD and anxiety, and Prolonged Exposure for PTSD and trauma. I lead with validation, and hold you to the goals and targets we set together in therapy. If you like to feel heard and to be challenged, we'll be a good fit.
I specialize in helping people with borderline personality disorder ( BPD), complex PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD, anxiety, and ADHD.
My approach is warm and collaborative. I offer comprehensive DBT and DBT-informed therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD and anxiety, and Prolonged Exposure for PTSD and trauma. I lead with validation, and hold you to the goals and targets we set together in therapy. If you like to feel heard and to be challenged, we'll be a good fit.
Do you feel shaped by past experiences in ways you don’t fully understand—stuck in patterns of pain, grief, or intense emotions that feel hard to escape? You may notice repeated relationship struggles, emotional reactivity, numbness, or a deep sense of loss that hasn’t resolved with time. Trauma and attachment wounds can live in the nervous system, quietly influencing how you feel, relate, and see yourself long after the original experiences have passed.
Do you feel shaped by past experiences in ways you don’t fully understand—stuck in patterns of pain, grief, or intense emotions that feel hard to escape? You may notice repeated relationship struggles, emotional reactivity, numbness, or a deep sense of loss that hasn’t resolved with time. Trauma and attachment wounds can live in the nervous system, quietly influencing how you feel, relate, and see yourself long after the original experiences have passed.
I view therapy as an invitation to bring awareness to the here and now. For many of us, we press forward, through, and over difficult feelings when they arise in our daily lives. Often they show up as unwanted thoughts or images. They not only fill us with dread, but we will go to great lengths to avoid them. On the other hand, what if moving toward our feelings actually reduces the influence they have over us, allowing us to attend to the very things we value, thereby creating meaning and purpose in our lives.
I view therapy as an invitation to bring awareness to the here and now. For many of us, we press forward, through, and over difficult feelings when they arise in our daily lives. Often they show up as unwanted thoughts or images. They not only fill us with dread, but we will go to great lengths to avoid them. On the other hand, what if moving toward our feelings actually reduces the influence they have over us, allowing us to attend to the very things we value, thereby creating meaning and purpose in our lives.
The Wake Kendall Group, PLLC is a private practice in Washington, DC offering a wide variety of psychological services to our community. Our services include psychotherapy for children, adults and couples, comprehensive outpatient DBT for adults, and psychological and neuropsychological evaluations. Our team of highly skilled clinicians sees clients of all ages and stages of life for a broad range of concerns.
The Wake Kendall Group, PLLC is a private practice in Washington, DC offering a wide variety of psychological services to our community. Our services include psychotherapy for children, adults and couples, comprehensive outpatient DBT for adults, and psychological and neuropsychological evaluations. Our team of highly skilled clinicians sees clients of all ages and stages of life for a broad range of concerns.
Sometimes there are significant disruptions in life that not only affect the present, but also the future. They have the potential to impact how we see ourselves, how we talk to ourselves and others, and can even create negative beliefs about our world. I believe our past experiences shape who we are and how we interact with people today and in the future. My goal is to help you explore different areas of your life that need love and healing, and equip you with the strategies you need to handle what life throws at you. I also believe in using the strengths you already have to help you use them for healing, growth, and change.
Sometimes there are significant disruptions in life that not only affect the present, but also the future. They have the potential to impact how we see ourselves, how we talk to ourselves and others, and can even create negative beliefs about our world. I believe our past experiences shape who we are and how we interact with people today and in the future. My goal is to help you explore different areas of your life that need love and healing, and equip you with the strategies you need to handle what life throws at you. I also believe in using the strengths you already have to help you use them for healing, growth, and change.
Welcome! I am Josh Pina, a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor. I obtained my masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Jacksonville University, and while there I received the clinical excellence award for my dedication to promoting wellness to populations served. My goal is to provide you a safe and welcoming space to navigate life’s obstacles, set goals, and to grow. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and I work with teens and adults that are seeking help with regulating emotions, strengthening relationship skills, tolerating stressful thoughts and situations, substance use disorders, etc.
Welcome! I am Josh Pina, a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor. I obtained my masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Jacksonville University, and while there I received the clinical excellence award for my dedication to promoting wellness to populations served. My goal is to provide you a safe and welcoming space to navigate life’s obstacles, set goals, and to grow. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and I work with teens and adults that are seeking help with regulating emotions, strengthening relationship skills, tolerating stressful thoughts and situations, substance use disorders, etc.
A lot of our psychological pain is rooted in past traumatic experiences. When we experience trauma, memories of these events remain with us as unprocessed memories, affecting our moods, behaviors, sense of self, and our body. As a Holistic Psychotherapist specializing in EMDR, I empower my clients to create impactful change in their lives by helping them gain insight into themselves/others and overcome their limiting beliefs through processing these difficult memories. Healing from trauma can be hard work but I am with my clients every step of the way and provide them the skills and resources that they need.
A lot of our psychological pain is rooted in past traumatic experiences. When we experience trauma, memories of these events remain with us as unprocessed memories, affecting our moods, behaviors, sense of self, and our body. As a Holistic Psychotherapist specializing in EMDR, I empower my clients to create impactful change in their lives by helping them gain insight into themselves/others and overcome their limiting beliefs through processing these difficult memories. Healing from trauma can be hard work but I am with my clients every step of the way and provide them the skills and resources that they need.
Does it feel like the same thing happens over and over? The same power struggles, the same arguments? You may wonder if things can get better. You may not even know what's wrong or maybe you do know but you can't figure out how to fix it. Maybe you feel like it's your fault. I work best with clients who need help figuring out how to get their needs met in a more effective way. I absolutely believe that any person can learn ways to function better and that you can become who you want to be. Not sure how this could work? Let's talk about it in a free in-person consultation.
Does it feel like the same thing happens over and over? The same power struggles, the same arguments? You may wonder if things can get better. You may not even know what's wrong or maybe you do know but you can't figure out how to fix it. Maybe you feel like it's your fault. I work best with clients who need help figuring out how to get their needs met in a more effective way. I absolutely believe that any person can learn ways to function better and that you can become who you want to be. Not sure how this could work? Let's talk about it in a free in-person consultation.
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Specializing in complex trauma (CPTSD) and mood + personality disorders, specifically borderline and BPD, I work with individuals aged 15+ and couples.
Every session and client is different, but the evidence behind what works doesn't change. I aim to identify, assess, and creatively target your needs with a mixed approach tailored to you and your personal goal for actionable change. Modalities I use most include Internal Family Systems (informed), CBT, Emotionally Focused, & Acceptance/Commitment Therapy.
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Specializing in complex trauma (CPTSD) and mood + personality disorders, specifically borderline and BPD, I work with individuals aged 15+ and couples.
Every session and client is different, but the evidence behind what works doesn't change. I aim to identify, assess, and creatively target your needs with a mixed approach tailored to you and your personal goal for actionable change. Modalities I use most include Internal Family Systems (informed), CBT, Emotionally Focused, & Acceptance/Commitment Therapy.
I'm a Resident in Counseling based in Virginia, possessing a particular passion for addressing issues such as those related to the LGBTQIA+ community, relational conflicts, life transitions, depression, anxiety, identity exploration, suicidal ideation, self-harm, trauma, legal system challenges, and personality disorders. In my therapeutic approach, I emphasize the importance of fostering a collaborative and secure space for clients to navigate their current struggles, confront challenges, and explore avenues for healthy community connections through an empathetic and trauma-informed lens.
I'm a Resident in Counseling based in Virginia, possessing a particular passion for addressing issues such as those related to the LGBTQIA+ community, relational conflicts, life transitions, depression, anxiety, identity exploration, suicidal ideation, self-harm, trauma, legal system challenges, and personality disorders. In my therapeutic approach, I emphasize the importance of fostering a collaborative and secure space for clients to navigate their current struggles, confront challenges, and explore avenues for healthy community connections through an empathetic and trauma-informed lens.
People seek out therapy for many reasons, but in my experience most patients enter treatment in the middle of something. Perhaps you're wondering why you feel the way you do or have the same distressing thoughts over and over. Some are curious why they can't seem to stop repeating evidently self-defeating patterns of behavior. Maybe you're anxious about a chosen or unchosen life transition. Or you just feel stuck. Therapy can clarify your current situation, help you gain an understanding of how you arrived at this point, and begin to formulate a healthy path forward. I have three orienting goals to my therapeutic approach. First, we will work on generating and expanding moments of your personal freedom. Second, we will cultivate an enhanced understanding of yourself and those around you. And overall, together we will establish meaningful and durable psychological change.
People seek out therapy for many reasons, but in my experience most patients enter treatment in the middle of something. Perhaps you're wondering why you feel the way you do or have the same distressing thoughts over and over. Some are curious why they can't seem to stop repeating evidently self-defeating patterns of behavior. Maybe you're anxious about a chosen or unchosen life transition. Or you just feel stuck. Therapy can clarify your current situation, help you gain an understanding of how you arrived at this point, and begin to formulate a healthy path forward. I have three orienting goals to my therapeutic approach. First, we will work on generating and expanding moments of your personal freedom. Second, we will cultivate an enhanced understanding of yourself and those around you. And overall, together we will establish meaningful and durable psychological change.
I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and CBT, treatments proven to help with a broad range of problems including Borderline Personality disorder, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and OCD.
My speciality is providing comprehensive DBT treatment (individual therapy, DBT skills group, and phone coaching) for clients with emotion regulation difficulties. I also work with adults (18+) who feel overwhelmed by their emotions and struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or difficulties functioning at work or school. Together, we’ll address these challenges in a supportive, collaborative environment. My approach combines evidence-based therapies, like DBT and CBT, to help you break free from unhelpful patterns, build healthier ways of thinking, and learn to accept and navigate life’s difficult moments.
I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and CBT, treatments proven to help with a broad range of problems including Borderline Personality disorder, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and OCD.
My speciality is providing comprehensive DBT treatment (individual therapy, DBT skills group, and phone coaching) for clients with emotion regulation difficulties. I also work with adults (18+) who feel overwhelmed by their emotions and struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or difficulties functioning at work or school. Together, we’ll address these challenges in a supportive, collaborative environment. My approach combines evidence-based therapies, like DBT and CBT, to help you break free from unhelpful patterns, build healthier ways of thinking, and learn to accept and navigate life’s difficult moments.
Lauren Conley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, LCSW, CCTP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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Welcome! I have been a clinical therapist for 20 years and specialize in trauma, anxiety and relationship issues, with licensure in Washington DC, Florida, New York, and North Carolina. I have experience in various treatment approaches to ensure that your goals are being prioritized at your pace. In my professional career, I have been privileged to work with many people to achieve a level of stability, progress, and peace of mind that they never thought possible.
Welcome! I have been a clinical therapist for 20 years and specialize in trauma, anxiety and relationship issues, with licensure in Washington DC, Florida, New York, and North Carolina. I have experience in various treatment approaches to ensure that your goals are being prioritized at your pace. In my professional career, I have been privileged to work with many people to achieve a level of stability, progress, and peace of mind that they never thought possible.
Many of our clients suffer from problems of emotional dysregulation ( borderline personality, PTSD, depression, anxiety & bipolar) most effectively addressed by a comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program.
DBT helps you to create a life worth living. We offer a comprehensive DBT program which includes individual DBT sessions, weekly DBT skills groups, phone coaching between sessions, and our therapists all attend a weekly DBT consultation team meeting.
Many of our clients suffer from problems of emotional dysregulation ( borderline personality, PTSD, depression, anxiety & bipolar) most effectively addressed by a comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program.
DBT helps you to create a life worth living. We offer a comprehensive DBT program which includes individual DBT sessions, weekly DBT skills groups, phone coaching between sessions, and our therapists all attend a weekly DBT consultation team meeting.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness (www.cbtmindful.com); I am licensed in both PA and NY. Tending to our mental health is an incredibly important part of taking care of our overall health. In therapy, I engage with clients to work toward meaningful behavior change by developing an individually tailored evidence-based approach that incorporates aspects of both mindfulness and acceptance. I also work with clients to gain a better understanding of their values and whether their current behaviors are aligned with those values.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness (www.cbtmindful.com); I am licensed in both PA and NY. Tending to our mental health is an incredibly important part of taking care of our overall health. In therapy, I engage with clients to work toward meaningful behavior change by developing an individually tailored evidence-based approach that incorporates aspects of both mindfulness and acceptance. I also work with clients to gain a better understanding of their values and whether their current behaviors are aligned with those values.
I am a licensed professional counselor who has a passion for helping individuals explore and solve their own problems. I have over 17 years of experience in the field of mental health working with a diverse population. I am an innovative and effective professional with outstanding therapeutic and interpersonal skills. I have a talent for motivating, teaching, supporting, and effectively collaborating with individuals to meet their treatment goals. I am highly motivated and conscientious. I can offer a wealth of knowledge, experience, and transferable skills in therapeutic sessions.
I am a licensed professional counselor who has a passion for helping individuals explore and solve their own problems. I have over 17 years of experience in the field of mental health working with a diverse population. I am an innovative and effective professional with outstanding therapeutic and interpersonal skills. I have a talent for motivating, teaching, supporting, and effectively collaborating with individuals to meet their treatment goals. I am highly motivated and conscientious. I can offer a wealth of knowledge, experience, and transferable skills in therapeutic sessions.
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style - Maya Angelou - Hello my name is Constance,
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/ therapist (LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C) in the states of Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, and Florida. I have 12 years of experience employed in behavioral health facilities, outpatient therapy clinics, correctional centers, veteran affairs, and also providing medical social work/ therapy to oncology, emergent, and crisis patients in the hospital settings.
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style - Maya Angelou - Hello my name is Constance,
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/ therapist (LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C) in the states of Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, and Florida. I have 12 years of experience employed in behavioral health facilities, outpatient therapy clinics, correctional centers, veteran affairs, and also providing medical social work/ therapy to oncology, emergent, and crisis patients in the hospital settings.
The Counseling Center of Washington, DC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
The mission of the Counseling Center Group is to offer expert counseling therapy services delivered by experienced therapists with diverse specialties. Our approach is rooted in the belief that equipping clients with effective tools can enhance their daily lives. As a result, we strive to empower our clients to live their lives independently, without relying on prolonged therapy.
The mission of the Counseling Center Group is to offer expert counseling therapy services delivered by experienced therapists with diverse specialties. Our approach is rooted in the belief that equipping clients with effective tools can enhance their daily lives. As a result, we strive to empower our clients to live their lives independently, without relying on prolonged therapy.
Hello! I'm Katie and I'm a DBT Therapist. I specialize in working with adults & teens (12+) struggling with mood disorders, depression, self-harm, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, personality disorders and overall life changes. DBT teaches concrete & useful coping skills to replace negative behaviors with positive skills. It is an amazing therapy modality to 'do something different'. I also work with clients who identify as a mother including postpartum depression & anxiety, pregnancy, postpartum transition, pregnancy loss and PPD in spouses. I am also Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) through PSI.
Hello! I'm Katie and I'm a DBT Therapist. I specialize in working with adults & teens (12+) struggling with mood disorders, depression, self-harm, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, personality disorders and overall life changes. DBT teaches concrete & useful coping skills to replace negative behaviors with positive skills. It is an amazing therapy modality to 'do something different'. I also work with clients who identify as a mother including postpartum depression & anxiety, pregnancy, postpartum transition, pregnancy loss and PPD in spouses. I am also Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) through PSI.
Do you often hear "You're so dramatic," "You're way too sensitive" or "Stop trying to manipulate me"? So often having big emotions means you may find yourself feeling alone, empty and blaming yourself for things that are difficult to control. You may even find yourself pushing people away and then feeling abandoned by them. Maybe you have even wanted to ask for help but felt you did not deserve any help at all? If this sounds like you, I'd like you to know that you do not have to do it alone. I am a fantastic team player and together we will explore new ways to cope, communicate and build a life with less pain and suffering.
Do you often hear "You're so dramatic," "You're way too sensitive" or "Stop trying to manipulate me"? So often having big emotions means you may find yourself feeling alone, empty and blaming yourself for things that are difficult to control. You may even find yourself pushing people away and then feeling abandoned by them. Maybe you have even wanted to ask for help but felt you did not deserve any help at all? If this sounds like you, I'd like you to know that you do not have to do it alone. I am a fantastic team player and together we will explore new ways to cope, communicate and build a life with less pain and suffering.
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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.