Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Naperville, IL
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Liza Devaney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have over twenty years of social work experience. I have worked in foster care and adoption, in a psychiatric hospital and am currently working in private practice. My patients include children, adolescents, adults and couples. I treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief issues, conflict resolution,
borderline
personality disorder, bipolar disorder, social anxiety, OCD, addictions, issues related to divorce and family/marital conflicts. I use a variety of treatment modalities based on the individual needs of the patient. My therapeutic approach is a non-judgmental blending of eastern and western philosophies thereby helping patients develop acceptance and develop better coping strategies to deal with their challenges.
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Antonio D Salvat
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Antonio Salvat, Psy.D., LMFT has a doctorate in clinical psychology and is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist. He specializes in individual, couples, and family therapy with adolescents and adults of various backgrounds and sexual orientations. Dr. Salvat has worked with people struggling with depression, anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome (autism spectrum),
Borderline
Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, thought disorders, emotional disorders, sexuality and gender, co-dependency, boundary issues, and general life problems.

Brittney R Lind
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My approach to therapy is guided by humility and respect for each person's unique experience and goals. I have particular interest and experience in working with survivors of trauma; people experiencing depression, anxiety, or
borderline
personality disorder; and young adults facing challenges in the transition to adulthood. I have worked in inpatient, college counseling, community mental health, and private practice settings.

Katrina Ramirez
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Ramirez has experience providing individual and group therapy to adolescents, young adults, and adults. She engages clients in therapy with enthusiasm, warmth, and compassion. Dr. Ramirez specializes in working with individuals who struggle with drug/behavioral addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma, and psychosis. Further, she enjoys working with co-occurring disorders and acute mental health symptoms where she utilizes an empathic and strength-focused approach. Creating a safe space for her clients is her utmost priority, recognizing the challenges that are innate to those suffering with mental health disorders.

Susan Pauna, MS, LCPC
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are suffering from anxiety, depression or PTSD? Are you ready to make a positive change in your life? What change would you like to see happen in yourself and your life and how would you feel different as a result? Life can sometimes feel overwhelming and counseling can help. We can discover long-standing patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more meaningful life. Whether you are looking for extra support and guidance through a difficult situation or you are just ready to move to a new direction in life, I look forward to working with you.

Vanessa Whitnell
Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Verified
Verified
At Banyan Treatment Center Chicago, we offer personalized drug and alcohol treatment. Our facility focuses on creating a supportive setting in which true healing can occur. Our facility offers many programs, including partial hospitalization care, outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, and dual diagnosis treatment in Chicago. We carry Joint Commission Accreditation, along with glowing recommendations from previous patients. Our substance abuse and mental health facility offers care which is second to none. Discover the Banyan Treatment Center Chicago difference today!

Laura Jaramillo
Counselor, MS, LCPC, RYT-200
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Are you feeling lost, stressed or overwhelmed with your life's challenges? Finding a therapist who can truly understand and help you navigate through the complexities of life can be truly life-changing. That's where I come in. With my expertise in Psychology and Counseling, and my 20 years of experience in making a lasting difference in people's lives, I am committed to helping you achieve a life filled with purpose, grace, freedom and ease. Starting from our very first session, I will take the time to understand your unique needs and goals, and tailor our sessions accordingly.

Janet Levitt
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Welcome to my profile. If you're seeking a therapist, you're taking an important step toward creating a shift into resilience, growth, and well-being. I have over 15 years of experience supporting clients using a collaborative, DBT (skills-based) approach. I partner with clients to create a safe space where they can connect more deeply with themselves, their emotions, their needs, and their potentials in order to become their most fully-realized selves.

Jenna Fash
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Jenna is passionate and dedicated to her role of walking alongside her clients in their journey towards growth. She views therapy as a collaborative process. This allows each person to identify and develop their own path in achieving their goals. Jenna creates a safe and empathic environment while she begins to build trust with her clients. She believes that each client brings their own, unique story to therapy and therefore her approach is tailored to meet each person's personality and goals.

Sandra Krummenacher
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Verified
When you feel that something in your life needs to change, getting started can be overwhelming. My desire is to help identify strengths and explore solutions in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere. It is important to me that you feel free to share your feelings. I enjoy helping adults, couples, and teens cope with the normal yet at times painful transitions in life such as marriage, parenting, blending families, adolescence, divorce,empty nest, relational issues, and self-esteem struggles that plague people with histories of abuse (physical, sexual, or emotional).

Sangita Bogati
Counselor, MS, LCPC , CAADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Born and raised in the lap of the Himalayas, the birth place of lord buddha, I bring with me a beautiful blend of my South Asian heritage along with education & training. My therapeutic approach is empowering, empathetic and goal focused utilizing CBT, DBT and ACT techniques. For almost one and half decade, I have consistently built and polished my therapeutic skills. Providing individualized treatment in a hospital settings to family therapy in a residential treatment. I have provided treatment for various mental health diagnoses substance use, family issue, personality and grief and loss, life crisis, relationship issues.
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Anna L Graham
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor , LCPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified
Verified
All of us develop patterns of behavior based on survival instincts from the moment we are born. Ideally, as we mature our survival skills would mature as well and that's often not the case. A behavior that was successful in the past can hurt us in the present and keep us repeating the same self limiting patterns over and over. Everything we do has elements of relationship. Professional, romantic, platonic, familial, athletic, and academic relationships make up our societal existence. By learning how to be in relationship with ourselves we learn how to be in relationship with others.

Jillian King
Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
By utilizing a warm and understanding approach, Jill focuses on addressing unhealthy behaviors and patterns which may prevent awareness and growth for her clients.

Roberto Peña Jr.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MBA, LCSW, CADC, EMDR
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a therapist that enjoys working with individual, couples, families, adolescents, and Veterans. I have over thrity years of experience in the field of mental health and substance abuse. I seek to provide a safe and collaborative therapy environment that facilitates growth and healing for the unique needs of each client. I provide guidance to those seeking self-empowerment and inner healing. I am fluent in English and Spanish and can offer bilingual counseling as well. I enjoy working with men and women seeking a holistic experience through therapy.

Kelsey Sparacio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am passionate in working with children, adolescents and young adults as we navigate together to build a better understanding of your symptoms and identifying healthy tools that best fit your personality and needs. I hope to provide you a comfortable environment to speak without fear of judgment as we navigate the challenges of coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, life changes, or if you just need an outside perspective. My goal is for you to feel you are being heard and validated to better experience your emotions in a healthy and empowering way.

Leah K Neu Weiland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified
Verified
Leah works primarily with Adolescents and Adults working through a variety of disorders including substance abuse, anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar, dual diagnosis, abuse, and trauma. Leah uses a variety of methods to help patients identify, process, and cope with their life challenges. Leah uses a variety of methods to combine a functional treatment plan so that clients can be able to help themselves process daily struggles to lead a productive lifestyles. .

Karen Bailey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
TELEHEALTH SESSIONS now available! As a nation, we are being inundated with conflicting information, and you may find yourself feeling stressed, lonely and even overwhelmed during this time of uncertainty. Some of you may be thinking, "And I thought I was anxious before COVID-19!" You may be looking for help in better navigating your reactions, anxiety and depression, especially now as your emotional responses may feel especially strong. I specialize in both providing the "whys" behind these emotional reactions and the "hows" to promote lasting change.

Nevida Khetarpal
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Nevida uses empathy and humility to help people work towards acceptance and understanding. She values the unique perspective and journey that each person brings with them. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, and family to help them create healthy connections within themselves and their relationships. In session, Nevida strives to assist individuals and families with establishing positive ways to cope with trauma, life stressors, and relationships. She focuses on helping people enhance their personal and relational growth by focusing on interpersonal connectedness.

Steve Heuertz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Steve is an Illinois State Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has been providing services to individuals, couples and families for over 10 years. Steve received his Bachelor's Degree in psychology from the University of Kansas in 2002 and his Master's Degree in social work from the University of Chicago in 2004. Since then he has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings as either a clinical therapist or administrator.

Rayeshundra Henderson
Counselor, LCPC, MA
Verified
Verified
In life, there's not always a "right place right time" but rather a "I'm making this the right place and time." Life is all about decisions good or bad, but how you deal with the outcome is up to you. I believe in helping people reach their best outcome despite the circumstances. Life can be difficult, and when you are unsure how to navigate it, things can add up quickly. For the past 10 years, I have worked with troubled teens assisting them in transforming their life for the better. I have had experience working with adults in different areas of depression and anxiety, and have helped them discover the light they were missing.
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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.