Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Kansas City, KS
DBT has shown to help those suffering from BPD through individual and group therapy sessions in which interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance/reality acceptance skills, emotion regulation, and mindfulness skills are taught.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy can help with heightened emotional sensitivity, quick and intense emotional reactions, and chronic problems with depression, anxiety, and anger. The program offers individual therapy, group therapy and crisis intervention calls. Our center also offers online tools for learning DBT skills and providing you the support you need to become the person you were meant to be.
DBT has shown to help those suffering from BPD through individual and group therapy sessions in which interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance/reality acceptance skills, emotion regulation, and mindfulness skills are taught.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy can help with heightened emotional sensitivity, quick and intense emotional reactions, and chronic problems with depression, anxiety, and anger. The program offers individual therapy, group therapy and crisis intervention calls. Our center also offers online tools for learning DBT skills and providing you the support you need to become the person you were meant to be.
I have experience with ADHD, BPD, mood disorders and anxiety disorders.
I firmly believe that those who make the most impact are often those who have walked a similar path themselves. Clients often say that they haven't felt understood or even understand theirselves. It took me a long time to shift from a place of misunderstood toward a place of confidence. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, creativity, and a deep respect for each person’s unique story. People in today's society need someone they can trust. I'm a stranger. You shouldn't trust me. Know I will work to earn that trust from you. Because the relationship between a client and therapist needs to be solid to make great work happen.
I have experience with ADHD, BPD, mood disorders and anxiety disorders.
I firmly believe that those who make the most impact are often those who have walked a similar path themselves. Clients often say that they haven't felt understood or even understand theirselves. It took me a long time to shift from a place of misunderstood toward a place of confidence. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, creativity, and a deep respect for each person’s unique story. People in today's society need someone they can trust. I'm a stranger. You shouldn't trust me. Know I will work to earn that trust from you. Because the relationship between a client and therapist needs to be solid to make great work happen.
I provide telehealth to clients in NC, and KS. My ideal clients seek to understand themselves, are ready to learn new ways of living, and are open to exploring their minds. I specialize in patients who are emotionally dysregulated and/or have trauma. I provide many opportunities for expansion through homework and media. My ideal clients are passionate about healing, learning, and growing.
I provide telehealth to clients in NC, and KS. My ideal clients seek to understand themselves, are ready to learn new ways of living, and are open to exploring their minds. I specialize in patients who are emotionally dysregulated and/or have trauma. I provide many opportunities for expansion through homework and media. My ideal clients are passionate about healing, learning, and growing.
I am accepting new clients! Life happens to everyone. Some of us are more equipped to process these experiences, and others may need support. Therapy is needed when symptoms such as sleep disturbance, lack of motivation, anxiety or depression become more than we know how to tolerate and begin to interfere with functioning and relationships.
I am accepting new clients! Life happens to everyone. Some of us are more equipped to process these experiences, and others may need support. Therapy is needed when symptoms such as sleep disturbance, lack of motivation, anxiety or depression become more than we know how to tolerate and begin to interfere with functioning and relationships.
Lauren Glass is a LSCSW in Kansas & LCSW in Missouri with over 10 years of clinical therapy experience working with individuals & groups, from adolescents & adults to older adults, working through trauma, crisis management, safety planning, domestic violence, adjustment to life events, grief, anxiety, depression, mood struggles, couples, relationship, parenting & other family issues. Lauren’s goal is to provide a warm, safe, inviting, confidential space to notice where clients feel stuck & work on creating a lasting path forward with accessible tools & techniques to help them feel more balanced, empowered & regulated.
Lauren Glass is a LSCSW in Kansas & LCSW in Missouri with over 10 years of clinical therapy experience working with individuals & groups, from adolescents & adults to older adults, working through trauma, crisis management, safety planning, domestic violence, adjustment to life events, grief, anxiety, depression, mood struggles, couples, relationship, parenting & other family issues. Lauren’s goal is to provide a warm, safe, inviting, confidential space to notice where clients feel stuck & work on creating a lasting path forward with accessible tools & techniques to help them feel more balanced, empowered & regulated.
Justin J Bastin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, LMFT, MBA
3 Endorsed
Kansas City, KS 66109
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel hopeless and are you afraid that nothing is going to get better? Are you struggling with emotional pain, past hurts, depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, parenting issues, or other relationship concerns? If so, Counseling would be the next step for you and/or your loved ones. Through Counseling, issues within the family, couple, and the individual are addressed and people learn to recapture their happiness that seems to have been lost. Counseling is an investment in yourself and your future.
Do you feel hopeless and are you afraid that nothing is going to get better? Are you struggling with emotional pain, past hurts, depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, parenting issues, or other relationship concerns? If so, Counseling would be the next step for you and/or your loved ones. Through Counseling, issues within the family, couple, and the individual are addressed and people learn to recapture their happiness that seems to have been lost. Counseling is an investment in yourself and your future.
Intervention Nation
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MAADCII, M-RSS, K-CPPS
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, KS 66102
Marla specializes in Family Interventions for any and all behaviors related to addiction. For 22+ years Marla has had the satisfaction of coaching, mentoring and re-integrating individuals, couples and families back into a new healthy, family system and/or community customized to the individuality and uniqueness of the family unit.
Our mission is to create the largest effort to date in order to enable the release of the forces that are keeping them stuck and to re-build the integrity of the individuals who reside within the potential family powerhouse.
Marla specializes in Family Interventions for any and all behaviors related to addiction. For 22+ years Marla has had the satisfaction of coaching, mentoring and re-integrating individuals, couples and families back into a new healthy, family system and/or community customized to the individuality and uniqueness of the family unit.
Our mission is to create the largest effort to date in order to enable the release of the forces that are keeping them stuck and to re-build the integrity of the individuals who reside within the potential family powerhouse.
Life can be messy at times. We can get overwhelmed by everyday events, unexpected surprises-both good and not so good- and the expectations of others around us. In some cases, we're still dealing with the past and can't even begin to solve today's issues.
Life can be messy at times. We can get overwhelmed by everyday events, unexpected surprises-both good and not so good- and the expectations of others around us. In some cases, we're still dealing with the past and can't even begin to solve today's issues.
I am an LPC (MO) and LCPC (KS) who specializes in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, military and first responder trauma, and LGBTQIA-related issues. Throughout my years as a clinician, I have learned that the best therapy is done when a positive connection and therapeutic trust can be built and maintained. I work to make therapy a safe place for clients to open up and feel supported and valued. Therapy can be intense and hard at times, I work to keep a positive balance between seriousness and humor. I am a person-centered therapist and I believe in encouraging and challenging my clients to grow.
I am an LPC (MO) and LCPC (KS) who specializes in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, military and first responder trauma, and LGBTQIA-related issues. Throughout my years as a clinician, I have learned that the best therapy is done when a positive connection and therapeutic trust can be built and maintained. I work to make therapy a safe place for clients to open up and feel supported and valued. Therapy can be intense and hard at times, I work to keep a positive balance between seriousness and humor. I am a person-centered therapist and I believe in encouraging and challenging my clients to grow.
Experience change TODAY. Your Well-Being Is in good hands. Are you struggling with issues related to depression, trauma, grief, anxiety, parenting struggles, uncontrollable anger, or major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from a licensed professional to cope with life's challenges. I offer traditional in-office therapy in Wichita, KS and for those on the go or looking for a more convenient way to communicate, I offer telehealth anywhere in Kansas. I'm a licensed Clinical Social Worker and I'm here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.
Experience change TODAY. Your Well-Being Is in good hands. Are you struggling with issues related to depression, trauma, grief, anxiety, parenting struggles, uncontrollable anger, or major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from a licensed professional to cope with life's challenges. I offer traditional in-office therapy in Wichita, KS and for those on the go or looking for a more convenient way to communicate, I offer telehealth anywhere in Kansas. I'm a licensed Clinical Social Worker and I'm here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.
My philosophy in working with individual, couples and families is to provide a safe environment that enable individuals feel free to express their emotions, feelings and work at solutions, conflicts stress and life changes. I work from a strengths perspective and family systems theory. I have experience with ages 10 to 90. Some of my areas of expertise are Grief and Loss, Sexual Addictions, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and PTSD, Sexual, Emotional and Physical abuse. Drug and Alcohol Assessments, SASSI, ASI, KCPC, Individual and Group Therapy for Addictions.
My philosophy in working with individual, couples and families is to provide a safe environment that enable individuals feel free to express their emotions, feelings and work at solutions, conflicts stress and life changes. I work from a strengths perspective and family systems theory. I have experience with ages 10 to 90. Some of my areas of expertise are Grief and Loss, Sexual Addictions, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and PTSD, Sexual, Emotional and Physical abuse. Drug and Alcohol Assessments, SASSI, ASI, KCPC, Individual and Group Therapy for Addictions.
My name is Dr. Caleb Stephens, and I am an Intersectional Clinician. The reality of therapy is that it is inaccessible to most, and the majority of therapists gear their therapy around themselves, and not around the needs of the client, nor the layers of identity that exist. I am not a traditional therapist, as I am also an Activist, and the majority of the work that I do is Identity work. This is about meeting you where you're at, and I'm here for it.
My name is Dr. Caleb Stephens, and I am an Intersectional Clinician. The reality of therapy is that it is inaccessible to most, and the majority of therapists gear their therapy around themselves, and not around the needs of the client, nor the layers of identity that exist. I am not a traditional therapist, as I am also an Activist, and the majority of the work that I do is Identity work. This is about meeting you where you're at, and I'm here for it.
I specialize working with people who have experienced trauma, anxiety and depressive issues, bipolar, as well as substance use disorders. I provide a judgment-free, supportive setting and aid the client in identifying their own inner strengths to help them find solutions to whatever difficulties they are experiencing. I want my clients to feel safe and valued. I provide quality services at a reasonable price on a virtual platform from the comfort and privacy of your own home. I am licensed to provide services in both Missouri and Kansas. I am also certified to provide substance use counseling throughout the United States.
I specialize working with people who have experienced trauma, anxiety and depressive issues, bipolar, as well as substance use disorders. I provide a judgment-free, supportive setting and aid the client in identifying their own inner strengths to help them find solutions to whatever difficulties they are experiencing. I want my clients to feel safe and valued. I provide quality services at a reasonable price on a virtual platform from the comfort and privacy of your own home. I am licensed to provide services in both Missouri and Kansas. I am also certified to provide substance use counseling throughout the United States.
I have been in the mental health field for over 20 years. I started as a Marriage and Family Therapist and decided to further my education and receive my doctorate in clinical psychology. As a licensed psychologist, I believe the client is the expert of their life. I provide a safe environment where growth is possible.
I have been in the mental health field for over 20 years. I started as a Marriage and Family Therapist and decided to further my education and receive my doctorate in clinical psychology. As a licensed psychologist, I believe the client is the expert of their life. I provide a safe environment where growth is possible.
I have spent almost a decade working with various populations in the community from various backgrounds, ages, socio-economic statuses, gender-variant, and culturally diverse clients, helping them recognize and reveal their best selves through a variety of evidence-based practices tailored to their specific needs. Through my years of experience not only as a practitioner but as a leader in the community, I have learned various techniques to support people in an empathetic but also challenging way to move forward in their lives to find peace of mind, happiness
I have spent almost a decade working with various populations in the community from various backgrounds, ages, socio-economic statuses, gender-variant, and culturally diverse clients, helping them recognize and reveal their best selves through a variety of evidence-based practices tailored to their specific needs. Through my years of experience not only as a practitioner but as a leader in the community, I have learned various techniques to support people in an empathetic but also challenging way to move forward in their lives to find peace of mind, happiness
Hello, my name is Grace from Resilient Roots Therapy and I am here to walk alongside you on your journey to greater well-being and inner peace. At Resilient Roots, we believe that resilience is not merely a trait that one may possess, but rather a process rooted in one’s core being. I value building authentic and therapeutic relationships with each of my clients, as well as creating a safe and comfortable place for you to heal and grow. I believe in utilizing a strengths-based approach to empower my clients to work towards achieving their therapeutic goals and find success and growth in their personal lives.
Hello, my name is Grace from Resilient Roots Therapy and I am here to walk alongside you on your journey to greater well-being and inner peace. At Resilient Roots, we believe that resilience is not merely a trait that one may possess, but rather a process rooted in one’s core being. I value building authentic and therapeutic relationships with each of my clients, as well as creating a safe and comfortable place for you to heal and grow. I believe in utilizing a strengths-based approach to empower my clients to work towards achieving their therapeutic goals and find success and growth in their personal lives.
My clinical expertise comes from 7+ years of applied practice across school and clinical settings. I thrive working with students of all ages from diverse backgrounds and with different intensities of symptoms. - I have worked with students aged 04 - 44, mainly seeing students with presenting issues such as: Anxiety, Depression, and other mood-related issues; Gender and Sexual Identity development; post-secondary adjustment; Emotional Regulation; cognitive regulation, Traumatic stress, processing, and trauma-informed care; Grief; behavioral management; and values exploration.
My clinical expertise comes from 7+ years of applied practice across school and clinical settings. I thrive working with students of all ages from diverse backgrounds and with different intensities of symptoms. - I have worked with students aged 04 - 44, mainly seeing students with presenting issues such as: Anxiety, Depression, and other mood-related issues; Gender and Sexual Identity development; post-secondary adjustment; Emotional Regulation; cognitive regulation, Traumatic stress, processing, and trauma-informed care; Grief; behavioral management; and values exploration.
Inspire Behavioral Health Services is a mental health organization that services the KS Medicaid and private pay population. We offer individual, family, and group therapy with in-home, in person, and telemedicine options. Our referral process is simple and our admin team is ready for any and all questions!
Inspire Behavioral Health Services is a mental health organization that services the KS Medicaid and private pay population. We offer individual, family, and group therapy with in-home, in person, and telemedicine options. Our referral process is simple and our admin team is ready for any and all questions!
If you are interested in making a change in your life, but don’t know where to begin, I can help you. We can work together to understand what you need and how you can achieve your goals.
My areas of expertise include human sexuality and I have helped others in regards to their own childhood sexual abuse, sexual dysfunction in intimate relationships and sexual addiction. I am very interested in working with parents about talking to their own children about healthy sexuality.
If you are interested in making a change in your life, but don’t know where to begin, I can help you. We can work together to understand what you need and how you can achieve your goals.
My areas of expertise include human sexuality and I have helped others in regards to their own childhood sexual abuse, sexual dysfunction in intimate relationships and sexual addiction. I am very interested in working with parents about talking to their own children about healthy sexuality.
Stephanie A Maxfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My passion lies in helping those who seek calm to find it. My clients typically come to me with anxiety, self-doubt, feelings of being overwhelmed, at times socially isolating. They want to feel better, sleep better, be fulfilled and connected but find themselves with busy minds, an inability to relax, and strained interactions. I offer listening to understand, nurturance to support self-compassion, and exploration of the root of the emotional distress. It is often times the result of chronic trauma, disappointing relationships, and a tendency towards perfectionism.
My passion lies in helping those who seek calm to find it. My clients typically come to me with anxiety, self-doubt, feelings of being overwhelmed, at times socially isolating. They want to feel better, sleep better, be fulfilled and connected but find themselves with busy minds, an inability to relax, and strained interactions. I offer listening to understand, nurturance to support self-compassion, and exploration of the root of the emotional distress. It is often times the result of chronic trauma, disappointing relationships, and a tendency towards perfectionism.
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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.