Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in West Lafayette, IN
Sometimes life can feel beyond hard; it can feel impossible. For me, this story
took shape as a dark tunnel with no visible light at the end. It looked like mourning an
old life that I had to release while learning how to move forward in the dark, and
deciding what it meant to create a life worth living under unexpected circumstances.
Many of us can find ourselves in situations where the skills and tools that kept us safe for a lifetime no longer work, or are simply not enough. We find ourselves facing circumstances that aren’t fair, aren’t our fault, feel out of our control, and/or feel like too much.
Sometimes life can feel beyond hard; it can feel impossible. For me, this story
took shape as a dark tunnel with no visible light at the end. It looked like mourning an
old life that I had to release while learning how to move forward in the dark, and
deciding what it meant to create a life worth living under unexpected circumstances.
Many of us can find ourselves in situations where the skills and tools that kept us safe for a lifetime no longer work, or are simply not enough. We find ourselves facing circumstances that aren’t fair, aren’t our fault, feel out of our control, and/or feel like too much.
Life can be difficult. Counseling shouldn’t be. When you’re struggling to cope with symptoms of anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, addiction, relationship stress, or family problems in your life, starting therapy is a courageous step toward change. If you are feeling out of balance or in distress, it can feel defeating to reach out for help and be met with unreturned calls, waitlists, or therapists who are not taking new clients. Not addressing your issues with a professional can often lead to increased symptoms while you wait for your first appointment. We see children, teens, adults, families, and couples.
Life can be difficult. Counseling shouldn’t be. When you’re struggling to cope with symptoms of anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, addiction, relationship stress, or family problems in your life, starting therapy is a courageous step toward change. If you are feeling out of balance or in distress, it can feel defeating to reach out for help and be met with unreturned calls, waitlists, or therapists who are not taking new clients. Not addressing your issues with a professional can often lead to increased symptoms while you wait for your first appointment. We see children, teens, adults, families, and couples.
Starting therapy can feel confusing and overwhelming. Many people want to feel better but are not sure where to begin or what kind of therapist will be the right fit. You might be seeking help for yourself, your child, or a loved one and find that the process feels like one more obstacle. It can be hard to know who to trust or whether therapy will really make a difference. I understand how discouraging that uncertainty can feel, and my goal is to make the process easier, more supportive, and guided with compassion every step of the way.
Starting therapy can feel confusing and overwhelming. Many people want to feel better but are not sure where to begin or what kind of therapist will be the right fit. You might be seeking help for yourself, your child, or a loved one and find that the process feels like one more obstacle. It can be hard to know who to trust or whether therapy will really make a difference. I understand how discouraging that uncertainty can feel, and my goal is to make the process easier, more supportive, and guided with compassion every step of the way.
Embarking on the journey of therapy can often feel overwhelming for many individuals. It’s not uncommon to experience uncertainty about the process, question its potential benefits, or feel as though you need to be further along in your personal growth before seeking assistance. I recognize these challenges and am committed to creating a compassionate and nurturing environment where clients can safely explore their thoughts and emotions. My objective is to help clients understand that each step, no matter how small, is a vital part of the journey toward healing and personal development.
Embarking on the journey of therapy can often feel overwhelming for many individuals. It’s not uncommon to experience uncertainty about the process, question its potential benefits, or feel as though you need to be further along in your personal growth before seeking assistance. I recognize these challenges and am committed to creating a compassionate and nurturing environment where clients can safely explore their thoughts and emotions. My objective is to help clients understand that each step, no matter how small, is a vital part of the journey toward healing and personal development.
Beginning therapy can be a daunting step. It's natural to be unsure about what to anticipate or whether it will be beneficial. You may worry about being overcome by difficult emotions during sessions. I specialize in anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, anger management, ADHD, and more. I work with adults, teens, and older adults. I provide individual therapy, family therapy, and couples therapy. I have availability on my schedule and would love to help you understand the process so you can feel comfortable in our work together. Our practice currently has no waitlist.
Beginning therapy can be a daunting step. It's natural to be unsure about what to anticipate or whether it will be beneficial. You may worry about being overcome by difficult emotions during sessions. I specialize in anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, anger management, ADHD, and more. I work with adults, teens, and older adults. I provide individual therapy, family therapy, and couples therapy. I have availability on my schedule and would love to help you understand the process so you can feel comfortable in our work together. Our practice currently has no waitlist.
I want to help you create a life worth living and a life worth sharing. While I greatly enjoy working with all adults, I have found professionals and young adults just starting their life journeys to be a great populations to work with. I tend to focus on those with an overcontrolled temperament, where we use Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT). I am also a standard Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provider.
I want to help you create a life worth living and a life worth sharing. While I greatly enjoy working with all adults, I have found professionals and young adults just starting their life journeys to be a great populations to work with. I tend to focus on those with an overcontrolled temperament, where we use Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT). I am also a standard Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provider.
Admitting we need help can be one of the hardest first steps. It takes courage to say, “I can’t do this alone,” and even more to trust someone with your story. My goal is to make that step feel less overwhelming by creating a space that feels safe, welcoming, and centered on your unique journey. Therapy is most effective when you feel genuinely heard and valued, when there’s room to explore both the pain and the possibility, and when progress unfolds through curiosity, compassion, and collaboration instead of pressure or judgment. I provide evidence-based support to individuals and families using a person-centered approach.
Admitting we need help can be one of the hardest first steps. It takes courage to say, “I can’t do this alone,” and even more to trust someone with your story. My goal is to make that step feel less overwhelming by creating a space that feels safe, welcoming, and centered on your unique journey. Therapy is most effective when you feel genuinely heard and valued, when there’s room to explore both the pain and the possibility, and when progress unfolds through curiosity, compassion, and collaboration instead of pressure or judgment. I provide evidence-based support to individuals and families using a person-centered approach.
It’s an honor to walk alongside my clients as they navigate the path toward healing, self-discovery, and meaningful change. I believe that therapy should be more than just a conversation—it should be a transformative experience, tailored to your unique needs and designed to foster lasting growth, resilience, and fulfillment.
Richard Schwartz, the founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS), once said, “All parts are welcome.” My mission is to create a space where you can embrace every aspect of yourself—without fear or judgment—while also feeling empowered to grow into the version of yourself you strive to be.
It’s an honor to walk alongside my clients as they navigate the path toward healing, self-discovery, and meaningful change. I believe that therapy should be more than just a conversation—it should be a transformative experience, tailored to your unique needs and designed to foster lasting growth, resilience, and fulfillment.
Richard Schwartz, the founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS), once said, “All parts are welcome.” My mission is to create a space where you can embrace every aspect of yourself—without fear or judgment—while also feeling empowered to grow into the version of yourself you strive to be.
Starting therapy is not always an easy process. Many clients arrive feeling overwhelmed, uncertain if the process will truly help them. It's common to wish you were ten steps ahead in your journey, grappling with feelings of stagnation and anxiety about how to move forward. In my practice, I recognize that each individual's experience is unique. I take a holistic and individualized approach to therapy, ensuring that our sessions are tailored to meet your specific needs, experiences, and goals.
Starting therapy is not always an easy process. Many clients arrive feeling overwhelmed, uncertain if the process will truly help them. It's common to wish you were ten steps ahead in your journey, grappling with feelings of stagnation and anxiety about how to move forward. In my practice, I recognize that each individual's experience is unique. I take a holistic and individualized approach to therapy, ensuring that our sessions are tailored to meet your specific needs, experiences, and goals.
You are high-achieving and resilient on the outside, but the pressure to constantly prove yourself can leave you burnt out. Carrying the weight of cultural expectations, workplace microaggressions, or institutional barriers in academia is a heavy burden. As a BIPOC, bicultural therapist who has personally navigated racial discrimation and systemic oppression, I deeply understand the chronic stress and trauma related. In our work together, your experiences and emotions (depression anxiety hopelessness etc.) will be genuinely seen, validated, and held in a safe, affirming space where we focus on your healing and reclaiming your voice.
You are high-achieving and resilient on the outside, but the pressure to constantly prove yourself can leave you burnt out. Carrying the weight of cultural expectations, workplace microaggressions, or institutional barriers in academia is a heavy burden. As a BIPOC, bicultural therapist who has personally navigated racial discrimation and systemic oppression, I deeply understand the chronic stress and trauma related. In our work together, your experiences and emotions (depression anxiety hopelessness etc.) will be genuinely seen, validated, and held in a safe, affirming space where we focus on your healing and reclaiming your voice.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor in the state of Minnesota and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor in the state of Indiana offering online sessions. I am passionate about providing a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for clients to bring their whole self to explore emotions, thoughts, patterns, strengths, and adaptive and non-adaptive coping skills and work together to create a life worth living. I believe in the power of truly being heard, seen, and accepted for who you are.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor in the state of Minnesota and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor in the state of Indiana offering online sessions. I am passionate about providing a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for clients to bring their whole self to explore emotions, thoughts, patterns, strengths, and adaptive and non-adaptive coping skills and work together to create a life worth living. I believe in the power of truly being heard, seen, and accepted for who you are.
I specialize in working at the intersection of queerness, neurodivergence, and trauma. I am passionate about working with those who belong to the LGBTQIA2S+ and neurodivergent communities, parents/those in the perinatal life stage, military/veterans, and those with complex trauma. I lead a queer- and neuro-affirming practice. Many of my clients are trans/non-binary, Autistic, ADHDers, trauma survivors, and/or living with OCD. I currently see adults, adolescents aged 13 and older, and families and partners, including those in polyamorous/CNM relationships.
I specialize in working at the intersection of queerness, neurodivergence, and trauma. I am passionate about working with those who belong to the LGBTQIA2S+ and neurodivergent communities, parents/those in the perinatal life stage, military/veterans, and those with complex trauma. I lead a queer- and neuro-affirming practice. Many of my clients are trans/non-binary, Autistic, ADHDers, trauma survivors, and/or living with OCD. I currently see adults, adolescents aged 13 and older, and families and partners, including those in polyamorous/CNM relationships.
Do you feel alone in your struggles and like you just can't cope? You ARE NOT alone. If you've needed to hear those words, you've come to the right place! If you're feeling powerless to make needed changes in your life and manage your past trauma, grief, anxiety, and/or depression, I can help you take back your power. As a therapist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I consider it an honor to help individuals with personal growth. Together, we will identify your unmet emotional needs, how to advocate for yourself, and find ways to break through self-defeating patterns of behavior that have kept you stuck.
Do you feel alone in your struggles and like you just can't cope? You ARE NOT alone. If you've needed to hear those words, you've come to the right place! If you're feeling powerless to make needed changes in your life and manage your past trauma, grief, anxiety, and/or depression, I can help you take back your power. As a therapist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I consider it an honor to help individuals with personal growth. Together, we will identify your unmet emotional needs, how to advocate for yourself, and find ways to break through self-defeating patterns of behavior that have kept you stuck.
Are you feeling distressed and looking for a change? My name is Katherine and I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor dedicated to providing a safe space for my clients to realize peace and happiness. I have a lot of experience working in the mental health field - from corrections to private practice, and I’ve learned through service that regardless of your history, change is possible. I work with all kinds of clients, and I particularly enjoy working with people who feel "other" or like they don't fit in. I'm also deeply familiar with men's mental health issues, LGBTQIA issues, and issues of trauma.
Are you feeling distressed and looking for a change? My name is Katherine and I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor dedicated to providing a safe space for my clients to realize peace and happiness. I have a lot of experience working in the mental health field - from corrections to private practice, and I’ve learned through service that regardless of your history, change is possible. I work with all kinds of clients, and I particularly enjoy working with people who feel "other" or like they don't fit in. I'm also deeply familiar with men's mental health issues, LGBTQIA issues, and issues of trauma.
Big feelings welcome here! Overthinking too. You are not alone, but you are unique and deserve to discover how your history, environment and beliefs impact you presently. I regularly hear from my clients about the positive changes they are making when they learn to cope with the roots of their pain, anxiety, fears and destructive patterns. They feel lighter, their relationships improve and new opportunities are discovered and taken.
Big feelings welcome here! Overthinking too. You are not alone, but you are unique and deserve to discover how your history, environment and beliefs impact you presently. I regularly hear from my clients about the positive changes they are making when they learn to cope with the roots of their pain, anxiety, fears and destructive patterns. They feel lighter, their relationships improve and new opportunities are discovered and taken.
I work to help clients find their answers as they gain self-advocacy skills, affirm boundaries, and increase resiliency. I work with teens, children, and women in a private practice setting assuring both a confidential and supportive atmosphere.
I work to help clients find their answers as they gain self-advocacy skills, affirm boundaries, and increase resiliency. I work with teens, children, and women in a private practice setting assuring both a confidential and supportive atmosphere.
I am able to help clients struggling with Bipolar, Depression, Trauma, ADHD, Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Parenting struggles, borderline, loneliness, Relationship problems, mood disorders, Personality disorders, and other struggles you may have.
I offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) approach and CBT. I focus on using Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal skills in our session. I also am able to help you with ongoing support in between sessions if you need it such as coaching and support. I offer evening sessions and some weekend availability.
I am able to help clients struggling with Bipolar, Depression, Trauma, ADHD, Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Parenting struggles, borderline, loneliness, Relationship problems, mood disorders, Personality disorders, and other struggles you may have.
I offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) approach and CBT. I focus on using Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal skills in our session. I also am able to help you with ongoing support in between sessions if you need it such as coaching and support. I offer evening sessions and some weekend availability.
Justin Schlesinger-Devlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DMin
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience treating those with depression & anxiety, Bipolar I & II, & as well as personality disorders including BPD.
I have over two decades of experience working with individuals seeking to improve their emotional & spiritual health. During this time I have seen first hand how difficult it can be for individuals to admit that they are struggling with their thoughts and emotions and their overall emotional health. It is even more challenging to have the courage to seek out and ask for assistance and help. The good news I want to share is that when I've had the opportunity to work with someone asking for help, that individual is able to improve their mental health and grow to experience their thoughts and emotions with depth and positivity.
I have experience treating those with depression & anxiety, Bipolar I & II, & as well as personality disorders including BPD.
I have over two decades of experience working with individuals seeking to improve their emotional & spiritual health. During this time I have seen first hand how difficult it can be for individuals to admit that they are struggling with their thoughts and emotions and their overall emotional health. It is even more challenging to have the courage to seek out and ask for assistance and help. The good news I want to share is that when I've had the opportunity to work with someone asking for help, that individual is able to improve their mental health and grow to experience their thoughts and emotions with depth and positivity.
Over the last six years I have collaborated with my clients to manage their mental health symptoms and life stressors using clinically proven therapeutic methods. I am passionate about my career and have experience with adolescents and adults who struggle with family and relationship problems, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, self-esteem, motivation, and regulating difficult emotions. I would love to help you determine why you are currently experiencing challenges and develop goals and actions to resolve these issues.
Over the last six years I have collaborated with my clients to manage their mental health symptoms and life stressors using clinically proven therapeutic methods. I am passionate about my career and have experience with adolescents and adults who struggle with family and relationship problems, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, self-esteem, motivation, and regulating difficult emotions. I would love to help you determine why you are currently experiencing challenges and develop goals and actions to resolve these issues.
My ideal client is a high-functioning woman who has spent years managing everything on her own — but internally feels exhausted, anxious, or like something unresolved is quietly running the show. She's self-aware and has likely tried to think her way through it. What she hasn't been able to do is change the patterns — the over-responsibility, the emotional shutdown, the difficulty asking for what she needs. She's ready to stop coping and start actually healing.
My ideal client is a high-functioning woman who has spent years managing everything on her own — but internally feels exhausted, anxious, or like something unresolved is quietly running the show. She's self-aware and has likely tried to think her way through it. What she hasn't been able to do is change the patterns — the over-responsibility, the emotional shutdown, the difficulty asking for what she needs. She's ready to stop coping and start actually healing.
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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.