Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Tallahassee, FL
Does it feel like your life is out of control, that big emotions have taken over or you're just not living the life you would like? Our specialties are working with teens and adults with emotional dysregulation and difficulty with impulsive, destructive and self-destructive behavior. We often take a holistic approach, sometimes involving family and offering supportive services to parents and loved ones. We offer parent coaching as well as therapy for partners.
Does it feel like your life is out of control, that big emotions have taken over or you're just not living the life you would like? Our specialties are working with teens and adults with emotional dysregulation and difficulty with impulsive, destructive and self-destructive behavior. We often take a holistic approach, sometimes involving family and offering supportive services to parents and loved ones. We offer parent coaching as well as therapy for partners.
Does the struggle to manage your emotions get in the way of participating in your life and relationships the way that you want to? It might feel as though you can never live up to the expectations of yourself or the people around you. It’s painful because you long for connection with others and to get through the day without emotions getting in the way but it’s difficult to believe that can happen. You are not alone, many people feel uncertain about their ability to change patterns that get in the way of building satisfying relationships and participating in life the way they want to. Often, these patterns are a result of trauma.
Does the struggle to manage your emotions get in the way of participating in your life and relationships the way that you want to? It might feel as though you can never live up to the expectations of yourself or the people around you. It’s painful because you long for connection with others and to get through the day without emotions getting in the way but it’s difficult to believe that can happen. You are not alone, many people feel uncertain about their ability to change patterns that get in the way of building satisfying relationships and participating in life the way they want to. Often, these patterns are a result of trauma.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 3 years of experience, and I love hearing others’ stories. I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages dealing with concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, sexual abuse, grief, and personality disorders. My goal is to help people uncover self-defeating thought patterns, stop self-sabotaging behaviors, and heal the wounds of past trauma and abuse. I believe that when we don’t receive the consistency, nurturing, and instruction we need and deserve as children, it creates deficits that can be rectified and healed.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 3 years of experience, and I love hearing others’ stories. I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages dealing with concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, sexual abuse, grief, and personality disorders. My goal is to help people uncover self-defeating thought patterns, stop self-sabotaging behaviors, and heal the wounds of past trauma and abuse. I believe that when we don’t receive the consistency, nurturing, and instruction we need and deserve as children, it creates deficits that can be rectified and healed.
Life can be overwhelming, and it's not uncommon to feel stuck, anxious, or uncertain. Whether you’re dealing with stress, relationship issues, or emotional struggles, therapy offers a space for self-reflection and growth. My approach is rooted in collaboration—I believe that a strong, trusting therapist-client relationship is key to making meaningful changes.
Life can be overwhelming, and it's not uncommon to feel stuck, anxious, or uncertain. Whether you’re dealing with stress, relationship issues, or emotional struggles, therapy offers a space for self-reflection and growth. My approach is rooted in collaboration—I believe that a strong, trusting therapist-client relationship is key to making meaningful changes.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by life's transitions or stuck in old patterns, you don't have to navigate this alone. Together, we can find clarity." If you’re here, there’s a good chance you’re tired of holding everything together on the outside while your body carries the weight on the inside. Maybe you grew up in an environment where chaos, emotional inconsistency, or survival was the norm, and now, despite how capable you appear, you feel anxious, activated, or disconnected from yourself. You might notice patterns repeating in your relationships, emotions that feel too big, or a constant sense of tension that never fully settles.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by life's transitions or stuck in old patterns, you don't have to navigate this alone. Together, we can find clarity." If you’re here, there’s a good chance you’re tired of holding everything together on the outside while your body carries the weight on the inside. Maybe you grew up in an environment where chaos, emotional inconsistency, or survival was the norm, and now, despite how capable you appear, you feel anxious, activated, or disconnected from yourself. You might notice patterns repeating in your relationships, emotions that feel too big, or a constant sense of tension that never fully settles.
Alternative Directions Counseling & Consulting
Counselor, MS, LMHC/QS, LPC, CPCS
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello, I’m Alyssa Milton and thank you for taking time to choose you and your families’ needs. At Alternative Directions Counseling & Consulting, we enjoy helping with teenagers and young adults focus on alternative paths in which they choose to go. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, life changing events, or even just feeling “stuck”, we're here to assist you in making choices that will bring positivity back in your life. Struggling with different emotions that has made it challenging in a variety of areas in your life? Let's work together to ensure those maladaptive behaviors and thoughts no longer impact your life.
Hello, I’m Alyssa Milton and thank you for taking time to choose you and your families’ needs. At Alternative Directions Counseling & Consulting, we enjoy helping with teenagers and young adults focus on alternative paths in which they choose to go. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, life changing events, or even just feeling “stuck”, we're here to assist you in making choices that will bring positivity back in your life. Struggling with different emotions that has made it challenging in a variety of areas in your life? Let's work together to ensure those maladaptive behaviors and thoughts no longer impact your life.
I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life in the aftermath of trauma. In its wake, trauma can leave us feeling like we're stuck pushing the same boulder up a steep hill, never able to rest and never reaching the summit. It can impact our ability to trust ourselves, to trust others, to communicate effectively, and to feel safe in our own bodies. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or the lingering effects of past experiences, I offer a safe and compassionate space to explore your feelings and work towards healing.
I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life in the aftermath of trauma. In its wake, trauma can leave us feeling like we're stuck pushing the same boulder up a steep hill, never able to rest and never reaching the summit. It can impact our ability to trust ourselves, to trust others, to communicate effectively, and to feel safe in our own bodies. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or the lingering effects of past experiences, I offer a safe and compassionate space to explore your feelings and work towards healing.
Feeling depressed and hopeless? I'd like to help you get hope back into your life. It's like being in a race that just doesn't end. Leave that race and get into a life that revives you. Marriage in trouble? I can help find ways to keep it together. Family broken by addiction, teenager's anger, or finances? Let's work together to piece it back together. I'd like to help you start today in that long journey back together again.
Feeling depressed and hopeless? I'd like to help you get hope back into your life. It's like being in a race that just doesn't end. Leave that race and get into a life that revives you. Marriage in trouble? I can help find ways to keep it together. Family broken by addiction, teenager's anger, or finances? Let's work together to piece it back together. I'd like to help you start today in that long journey back together again.
I am a licensed mental health therapist with experience working with adults and adolescents with ADHD, mood disorders, bipolar, autism, antisocial disorder, borderline disorder, anxiety, depression and more.
I offer a safe space where you can be vulnerable regardless of where you are on your therapeutic journey. CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing techniques are utilized to position my clients develop and maintain long-term coping skills. I specialize in teaching effective communication skills that will help you both personally and professionally.
I am a licensed mental health therapist with experience working with adults and adolescents with ADHD, mood disorders, bipolar, autism, antisocial disorder, borderline disorder, anxiety, depression and more.
I offer a safe space where you can be vulnerable regardless of where you are on your therapeutic journey. CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing techniques are utilized to position my clients develop and maintain long-term coping skills. I specialize in teaching effective communication skills that will help you both personally and professionally.
Some often say we should stay active to maintain our physical health. I believe therapy is a way of getting active in maintaining positive mental health. We all endure many struggles in our lives and seeking help is the first step to overcome those burdens. I believe that therapy is not a one size fits all approach and believe in providing a warm, comfortable, and nonjudgmental space while developing a strong rapport with each client. In order to make the healing process most rewarding, I believe that displaying empathy and offering strategies are key along with understanding each client’s background, history, thoughts, and values.
Some often say we should stay active to maintain our physical health. I believe therapy is a way of getting active in maintaining positive mental health. We all endure many struggles in our lives and seeking help is the first step to overcome those burdens. I believe that therapy is not a one size fits all approach and believe in providing a warm, comfortable, and nonjudgmental space while developing a strong rapport with each client. In order to make the healing process most rewarding, I believe that displaying empathy and offering strategies are key along with understanding each client’s background, history, thoughts, and values.
Does your heart beat too fast at unexpected times? Is there a whirlwind of emotion that you can't quite grasp? Does it feel like your struggling to survive? Many of us have been taught to "keep on" no matter what adversity we've experienced and often without the help we need. Are you attempting to navigate a world that doesn't make sense or align with your values? Are you caring for everyone else before you can get to your own needs? These experiences can cause anxiety, depression, irritability and even justified anger. I can help you process your experience(s), cope with your sadness, and find healing from trauma. Joy is possible.
Does your heart beat too fast at unexpected times? Is there a whirlwind of emotion that you can't quite grasp? Does it feel like your struggling to survive? Many of us have been taught to "keep on" no matter what adversity we've experienced and often without the help we need. Are you attempting to navigate a world that doesn't make sense or align with your values? Are you caring for everyone else before you can get to your own needs? These experiences can cause anxiety, depression, irritability and even justified anger. I can help you process your experience(s), cope with your sadness, and find healing from trauma. Joy is possible.
I became a Marriage and Family Therapist because I enjoy processing with individuals and listening to personal journeys to find a resolution. I was a High School performance art major and find this skill set benefical in providing supports through visual cues using various therapeutic approaches and modalities. I specialize in working with children and families in child welfare. I enjoy working with young children and teens as these are challenging developmental years, trauma and distress from systemic and familial patterns of behaviors, coupled with low parenting, coping, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
I became a Marriage and Family Therapist because I enjoy processing with individuals and listening to personal journeys to find a resolution. I was a High School performance art major and find this skill set benefical in providing supports through visual cues using various therapeutic approaches and modalities. I specialize in working with children and families in child welfare. I enjoy working with young children and teens as these are challenging developmental years, trauma and distress from systemic and familial patterns of behaviors, coupled with low parenting, coping, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
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I am a TA psychotherapist (transactional analysis) and a clinical psychologist, combining TA with body psychotherapy and IFS (Internal Family Systems). I work with a variety of psychological challenges, 1:1 and in a group setting.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders (bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder). The individuals I work with often come to therapy having tried many behavioral interventions that brought little change (being more disciplined with their diet, exercising more/less, creating plans etc.).
Welcome! Feel free to visit my website for more detailed info.
I am a TA psychotherapist (transactional analysis) and a clinical psychologist, combining TA with body psychotherapy and IFS (Internal Family Systems). I work with a variety of psychological challenges, 1:1 and in a group setting.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders (bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder). The individuals I work with often come to therapy having tried many behavioral interventions that brought little change (being more disciplined with their diet, exercising more/less, creating plans etc.).
My primary goal is to help you be the best person you can be. I strive to listen, be present, and to understand what issues you are experiencing and how we can best work together in a collaborative way for you to grow into your best self. There is no one right theoretical approach for everyone. We will explore the tools that fit with your personality because you are the expert of your own life. I am sensitive to folks from marginalized communities and understand the impact of discrimination on mental health.
My primary goal is to help you be the best person you can be. I strive to listen, be present, and to understand what issues you are experiencing and how we can best work together in a collaborative way for you to grow into your best self. There is no one right theoretical approach for everyone. We will explore the tools that fit with your personality because you are the expert of your own life. I am sensitive to folks from marginalized communities and understand the impact of discrimination on mental health.
Hi! I'm an Anarchist, AroAce, AuDHD, bipolar, queer, secular therapist. That means: I swear a lot, I'm certified cool AF, I won't baker act you for wanting to die, I actually know what pronouns even are, and no secret religious influences.
Hi! I'm an Anarchist, AroAce, AuDHD, bipolar, queer, secular therapist. That means: I swear a lot, I'm certified cool AF, I won't baker act you for wanting to die, I actually know what pronouns even are, and no secret religious influences.
At some point in our lives, we all experience challenges and difficulties that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. Whether it's a sudden loss, a traumatic event or an ongoing struggle with mental health, it's not uncommon to feel like we are alone in our pain. This is where counseling can play a crucial role in helping us to heal and find hope again.
At some point in our lives, we all experience challenges and difficulties that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. Whether it's a sudden loss, a traumatic event or an ongoing struggle with mental health, it's not uncommon to feel like we are alone in our pain. This is where counseling can play a crucial role in helping us to heal and find hope again.
Did you have a complicated and unhealthy relationship with one or both of your parents growing up? Do you find that now as an adult you struggle to form healthy attachments to people including friendships and romantic relationships? Do you feel that you are damaged in some way and so you overcompensate with people pleasing and perfectionism which leads to anxiety? Do you feel like you are not where you should be in life and you feel hopeless about your future?
Did you have a complicated and unhealthy relationship with one or both of your parents growing up? Do you find that now as an adult you struggle to form healthy attachments to people including friendships and romantic relationships? Do you feel that you are damaged in some way and so you overcompensate with people pleasing and perfectionism which leads to anxiety? Do you feel like you are not where you should be in life and you feel hopeless about your future?
At Integrative Art Therapy, we provide formal psychological evaluation for PTSD, and trauma therapy services for children (7+) and adults. These services are in an "intensive" style - online or hybrid for 20 hours over two weeks, or 11 hours in one week. Our intensives allow clients to learn highly effective methods they can use moving forward to improve their ability to self-repair and stop the cycle of trauma. All materials are set directly to you!
At Integrative Art Therapy, we provide formal psychological evaluation for PTSD, and trauma therapy services for children (7+) and adults. These services are in an "intensive" style - online or hybrid for 20 hours over two weeks, or 11 hours in one week. Our intensives allow clients to learn highly effective methods they can use moving forward to improve their ability to self-repair and stop the cycle of trauma. All materials are set directly to you!
I’m here to join you on your journey, to help bring compassion, support, and care. I love being able to incorporate your interests and creative arts into counseling.
I’m here to join you on your journey, to help bring compassion, support, and care. I love being able to incorporate your interests and creative arts into counseling.
At RMCCS, we are dedicated to fostering positive change that begins with the individual and extends to the family and community. Our services are aimed at enhancing mental health awareness through comprehensive counseling and educational initiatives. We are committed to delivering therapy that is empowering, motivating, and rejuvenating, upholding our promise to provide quality care to every client. We believe that a renewed mind is the foundation for a better you and a more fulfilling life.
At RMCCS, we are dedicated to fostering positive change that begins with the individual and extends to the family and community. Our services are aimed at enhancing mental health awareness through comprehensive counseling and educational initiatives. We are committed to delivering therapy that is empowering, motivating, and rejuvenating, upholding our promise to provide quality care to every client. We believe that a renewed mind is the foundation for a better you and a more fulfilling life.
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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.