Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Waltham, MA
I view therapy as a collaborative, client-centered process in which I help clients explore difficult emotions, ineffective behaviors, relationships, and work to increase greater self-compassion and understanding. I value building a caring and safe relationship with my clients and use humor in my work. I support young adults with a wide range of struggles and utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities. My experience consists of providing psychotherapy and neuropsychological testing in a variety of settings including schools, outpatient clinics, PHPs, inpatient units, and residential treatment programs.
I view therapy as a collaborative, client-centered process in which I help clients explore difficult emotions, ineffective behaviors, relationships, and work to increase greater self-compassion and understanding. I value building a caring and safe relationship with my clients and use humor in my work. I support young adults with a wide range of struggles and utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities. My experience consists of providing psychotherapy and neuropsychological testing in a variety of settings including schools, outpatient clinics, PHPs, inpatient units, and residential treatment programs.
Madeline graduated from Boston College in an accelerated program, earning her master's degree in clinical social work with a specialization in mental health. Throughout her academic journey, Madeline developed a profound understanding of the intricate dynamics of mental health, and she is dedicated to utilizing her knowledge to support individuals on their unique paths to well-being. With a focus on mental health, Madeline has gained valuable experience working with both children and older adults.
Madeline graduated from Boston College in an accelerated program, earning her master's degree in clinical social work with a specialization in mental health. Throughout her academic journey, Madeline developed a profound understanding of the intricate dynamics of mental health, and she is dedicated to utilizing her knowledge to support individuals on their unique paths to well-being. With a focus on mental health, Madeline has gained valuable experience working with both children and older adults.
Hello! If you are reading this then you have decided that a part of your life has become unmanageable and the need for professional support is important for your wellbeing. You don’t have to feel confused and alone in the whirlwind of daily life. I am here to listen and support you as you navigate these challenges in a safe and confidential space. I believe that self-growth and healing is a journey and I feel honored to be part of it. As chaotic as the world around you may seem, I am here and ready to join you as you process your thoughts, feelings, and come up with tangible goals.
Hello! If you are reading this then you have decided that a part of your life has become unmanageable and the need for professional support is important for your wellbeing. You don’t have to feel confused and alone in the whirlwind of daily life. I am here to listen and support you as you navigate these challenges in a safe and confidential space. I believe that self-growth and healing is a journey and I feel honored to be part of it. As chaotic as the world around you may seem, I am here and ready to join you as you process your thoughts, feelings, and come up with tangible goals.
I work with teens and adults using a variety of theoretical models and evidence-based interventions. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, active and non-judgmental, and my style is warm, direct and authentic. My clients experience a range of distressing mental health issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, issues related to LGBTQIA+ identity, and substance abuse/addiction. My goal is to reduce distress and assist people in the development of an enriching life.
I work with teens and adults using a variety of theoretical models and evidence-based interventions. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, active and non-judgmental, and my style is warm, direct and authentic. My clients experience a range of distressing mental health issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, issues related to LGBTQIA+ identity, and substance abuse/addiction. My goal is to reduce distress and assist people in the development of an enriching life.
As a pre-licensed Mental Health Clinician working under clinical supervision, I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, emotional regulation challenges, behavioral concerns, self-esteem issues, school-related difficulties, family conflict, divorce, and major life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Together, we identify strengths, develop coping skills, improve communication, and build confidence to help clients create meaningful and lasting change.
As a pre-licensed Mental Health Clinician working under clinical supervision, I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, emotional regulation challenges, behavioral concerns, self-esteem issues, school-related difficulties, family conflict, divorce, and major life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Together, we identify strengths, develop coping skills, improve communication, and build confidence to help clients create meaningful and lasting change.
I work with adults, college and graduate students, adolescents, families, couples, social workers and groups. I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey. My style includes creating an authentic space for my clients to work through difficulties, you will not wonder what I'm thinking. I am direct in my approach which can includes supportive challenging as we explore your life together. As we build trust in our relationship we can use the therapy space to understand even more about how best to improve your life.
I work with adults, college and graduate students, adolescents, families, couples, social workers and groups. I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey. My style includes creating an authentic space for my clients to work through difficulties, you will not wonder what I'm thinking. I am direct in my approach which can includes supportive challenging as we explore your life together. As we build trust in our relationship we can use the therapy space to understand even more about how best to improve your life.
Welcome to my profile! I work primarily with adults and young adults surrounding relationships issues, grief, decision-making/feeling stuck, and managing big emotions. I like to use strength-based approaches which include learning problem solving skills, understanding current unhealthy coping while replacing them with healthy manageable skills, and using grounding techniques to help center us when we are under stress. I work with individuals with various identities and backgrounds who are having interpersonal, and intrapersonal issues;
Welcome to my profile! I work primarily with adults and young adults surrounding relationships issues, grief, decision-making/feeling stuck, and managing big emotions. I like to use strength-based approaches which include learning problem solving skills, understanding current unhealthy coping while replacing them with healthy manageable skills, and using grounding techniques to help center us when we are under stress. I work with individuals with various identities and backgrounds who are having interpersonal, and intrapersonal issues;
My team and I help individuals and couples. Our ideal client is someone who's interested in both healing and growth, who is goal oriented, and knows that how we make sense of things is fundamental. The symptoms about which we suffer are also an invitation to remember what we couldn't handle so that we heal and grow. I'm best suited to treating you where you're stuck, be it physical (like chronic pain, auto-immune), mental (like anxiety), emotional (like depression), relational (partners, children, parents, people you work with), and spiritual (like alienation).
My team and I help individuals and couples. Our ideal client is someone who's interested in both healing and growth, who is goal oriented, and knows that how we make sense of things is fundamental. The symptoms about which we suffer are also an invitation to remember what we couldn't handle so that we heal and grow. I'm best suited to treating you where you're stuck, be it physical (like chronic pain, auto-immune), mental (like anxiety), emotional (like depression), relational (partners, children, parents, people you work with), and spiritual (like alienation).
Many people struggle with everyday stressors involving work, family, relationships, grief, and loss. My approach is to meet you where you are in life and work collaboratively with you to make choices that support your well-being and self-esteem. I believe we all possess the capacity for growth and healing.
Many people struggle with everyday stressors involving work, family, relationships, grief, and loss. My approach is to meet you where you are in life and work collaboratively with you to make choices that support your well-being and self-esteem. I believe we all possess the capacity for growth and healing.
Lynn is an experienced physician assistant with a demonstrated history of working in both the hospital & outpatient health care industry. Skilled in psychopharmacology, addiction medicine, and customer service. She is a strong healthcare services professional with a master’s degree in physician assistant studies, who graduated from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2015. As an appointed faculty member at MCPHS, Lynn has been a preceptor as well as a role model for practicing physician assistant students throughout their schooling careers. Lynn is a compassionate, knowledgeable and empathetic provider.
Lynn is an experienced physician assistant with a demonstrated history of working in both the hospital & outpatient health care industry. Skilled in psychopharmacology, addiction medicine, and customer service. She is a strong healthcare services professional with a master’s degree in physician assistant studies, who graduated from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2015. As an appointed faculty member at MCPHS, Lynn has been a preceptor as well as a role model for practicing physician assistant students throughout their schooling careers. Lynn is a compassionate, knowledgeable and empathetic provider.
Arianne is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner who specializes in psychiatry. She received her undergraduate degrees in both Business administration as well as Nursing from Universities in New York State. Arianne then received her Masters in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts- Boston. She spent the last 10 years working inpatient in Neurology, Cardiology, and Infectious Disease before focusing fully on psychiatry. Arianne's goal is to create a safe and trusting relationship with her patients in order to provide an environment where the most current and evidence based care is tailored around each individual's needs
Arianne is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner who specializes in psychiatry. She received her undergraduate degrees in both Business administration as well as Nursing from Universities in New York State. Arianne then received her Masters in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts- Boston. She spent the last 10 years working inpatient in Neurology, Cardiology, and Infectious Disease before focusing fully on psychiatry. Arianne's goal is to create a safe and trusting relationship with her patients in order to provide an environment where the most current and evidence based care is tailored around each individual's needs
I believe that therapy is most effective when there is a warm, supportive relationship between the therapist and child or teen. Does your child suffer from anxiety, trouble getting along with peers, depression, or behavioral problems? Therapy can help you child strengthen and learn new skills to address these concerns.
I believe that therapy is most effective when there is a warm, supportive relationship between the therapist and child or teen. Does your child suffer from anxiety, trouble getting along with peers, depression, or behavioral problems? Therapy can help you child strengthen and learn new skills to address these concerns.
You’ve probably read a hundred of these, trying to find the perfect person you can feel comfortable sharing your story with. Whether this is your first therapy venture or not, my goal is to approach therapy with authenticity and an understanding of what it takes to be our most vulnerable. I take a person-centered and feedback-based approach with the hopes that you can be comfortable to let me know what you need, change pace, or bring up new concerns.
You’ve probably read a hundred of these, trying to find the perfect person you can feel comfortable sharing your story with. Whether this is your first therapy venture or not, my goal is to approach therapy with authenticity and an understanding of what it takes to be our most vulnerable. I take a person-centered and feedback-based approach with the hopes that you can be comfortable to let me know what you need, change pace, or bring up new concerns.
I work with clients of all genders and sexualities. Together, we work to find safety, clarity, and healing, maybe even for the first time. We will do that by untangling your struggles, coping with difficult situations, building supports for neurodiversity, processing trauma, and working to understand who you are. Building a trusting and genuine relationship in therapy can lead towards a path of relief and growth, in an ever-changing and often chaotic and stressful world.
I work with clients of all genders and sexualities. Together, we work to find safety, clarity, and healing, maybe even for the first time. We will do that by untangling your struggles, coping with difficult situations, building supports for neurodiversity, processing trauma, and working to understand who you are. Building a trusting and genuine relationship in therapy can lead towards a path of relief and growth, in an ever-changing and often chaotic and stressful world.
I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). I work with individual adults, couples, and families with adult children. We are all on a journey in which we have the opportunity (sometimes presenting itself as an urgent need) to bring our actions into better alignment with who we truly are: Love, Truth, Power, Wisdom, and Beauty.
I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). I work with individual adults, couples, and families with adult children. We are all on a journey in which we have the opportunity (sometimes presenting itself as an urgent need) to bring our actions into better alignment with who we truly are: Love, Truth, Power, Wisdom, and Beauty.
Dr. Santagati's areas of special training and expertise include several clinical issues: working with individuals, couples and families who have depression, anxiety, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, interpersonal difficulties and conflict. Her approach to therapy is influenced by several theoretical backgrounds such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian Psychodynamic Therapy, Family Systems, Humanistic Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. You will decide in collaboration with Dr. Santagati which therapeutic approach is the right one for you!
Dr. Santagati's areas of special training and expertise include several clinical issues: working with individuals, couples and families who have depression, anxiety, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, interpersonal difficulties and conflict. Her approach to therapy is influenced by several theoretical backgrounds such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian Psychodynamic Therapy, Family Systems, Humanistic Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. You will decide in collaboration with Dr. Santagati which therapeutic approach is the right one for you!
You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed, therapy can help you better understand what is happening beneath the surface. Since 2008, I have supported individuals and couples in finding relief, breaking painful patterns, and creating more meaningful and fulfilling lives.
You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed, therapy can help you better understand what is happening beneath the surface. Since 2008, I have supported individuals and couples in finding relief, breaking painful patterns, and creating more meaningful and fulfilling lives.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and researcher with a PhD in Clinical Science from Northwestern University. I completed my clinical residency at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital and continued my training through a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard. I currently serve as a researcher in the Department of Psychology at Harvard and as a psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. My work focuses on helping people connect with their strengths, clarify their values, and make meaningful, lasting change.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and researcher with a PhD in Clinical Science from Northwestern University. I completed my clinical residency at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital and continued my training through a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard. I currently serve as a researcher in the Department of Psychology at Harvard and as a psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. My work focuses on helping people connect with their strengths, clarify their values, and make meaningful, lasting change.
When you’ve been managing anxiety, depression, or mood swings, it can feel like life is just happening to you. Or that you’re treading water, unable to swim to shore. Managing a health issue, a challenging relationship or trauma is tough. So are major life changes like marriage, divorce, parenthood, loss, illness, or a career change. Navigating these emotions and experiences is difficult to do alone. And when you’re feeling vulnerable, it’s not easy to ask for help. When you receive support from an experienced professional who is committed to helping you, you can finally stop treading water, begin to heal, and get to shore.
When you’ve been managing anxiety, depression, or mood swings, it can feel like life is just happening to you. Or that you’re treading water, unable to swim to shore. Managing a health issue, a challenging relationship or trauma is tough. So are major life changes like marriage, divorce, parenthood, loss, illness, or a career change. Navigating these emotions and experiences is difficult to do alone. And when you’re feeling vulnerable, it’s not easy to ask for help. When you receive support from an experienced professional who is committed to helping you, you can finally stop treading water, begin to heal, and get to shore.
If you’ve struggled with long-standing patterns that don’t shift—despite insight, effort, or previous therapy—this is where our work begins. I help you identify and transform the deeper patterns driving repeated experiences through insight, centering, and meditation, creating meaningful and lasting change. With the right support, you can move beyond these cycles, experience greater inner calm, and strengthen your well-being. I also bring a ten-year corporate background as a systems analyst, offering insight into workplace dynamics, stress and professional challenges if you struggle with those types of situations.
If you’ve struggled with long-standing patterns that don’t shift—despite insight, effort, or previous therapy—this is where our work begins. I help you identify and transform the deeper patterns driving repeated experiences through insight, centering, and meditation, creating meaningful and lasting change. With the right support, you can move beyond these cycles, experience greater inner calm, and strengthen your well-being. I also bring a ten-year corporate background as a systems analyst, offering insight into workplace dynamics, stress and professional challenges if you struggle with those types of situations.
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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.