Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Annapolis, MD
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Keith T Foster
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My years of experience and training have taught me the importance of good listening. By learning who you are and what you want in your life, I am best able to help you restore or enhance the quality of life you seek. I limit my practice to adults in individual therapy or relationship counseling. While there is no magic in therapy, there is an opportunity to feel better now, avoid future emotional pitfalls and be better able to deal with those that cannot be avoided. As a compassionate and experienced professional, I look forward to assisting you.

Lisa Eschbach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CSAT, CMAT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in betrayal trauma, affair recovery for couples, as well as sex and porn addiction for male/female and Mother Hunger. Have you hit the “work required” part of your relationship? I am trained to address intimacy issues and support you to restore healing and peace. Our space will be a place where we work to understand the "why" around what is happening in your life and where we identify how to change what isn't working for you. Once we understand these origins, we can help you to highlight your strengths while overcoming the hurdles and challenges that are in the way of your life goals, happiness, and daily peace.

Jacqueline Morris
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MA, NCC
Verified
Verified
I am currently accepting NEW clients, with immediate afternoon and evening appointments available. I want to help you heal, rebuild and restructure your life, so you can live the life you want. I am here to support you every step through your therapy journey. I can help if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, neglect or abuse. Therapy can offer a safe, supportive place for you to decompress, heal, reassess, and rebuild.
Annapolis, MD 21401
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Susan D Buckingham
MSW, CAC-AD-, S, CCMC
Verified
Verified
Free Consult- Click the website to the left or visit my website https://www.therapynow.info/booking to schedule your appointment. My specialties include relationship, marital, drugs, alcohol, trauma, depression, anxiety, or unresolved grief. We can work together, resolve your concerns and find a healthier you. Simply Book an Appointment Now and let's start your journey! Virtual appointments only are available. All appointments must be scheduled and paid for in advance on my website. Your consult fee will be waived after the appointment is made and confirmed. I look forward to our time together.

Eugene Michael Bartlinski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCADC
Verified
Verified
Eugene Michael Bartlinski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) and Licensed Certified Addictions Counselor (LCADC) who has been in the counseling field for 28 years. Eugene has seen how substance misuse and mental health issues affect people and their loved ones. When working with clients, he draws on a variety of theoretical techniques that in his clinical opinion will best serve his clients at that particular time. Eugene completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Maryland School of Social Work.

Mark C Good
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-C, BCD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Dr. Good specializes in marital therapy. He is a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work and has worked with couples, families and individuals in the Annapolis community since 1978. We uncover the brokenness in each person and the relationship(s). We gain accurate pictures (perspectives) of you, me and our relationship. We reconnect, repair disagreements, forgive, and create a climate of acceptance and appreciation. Finally, we build a team. His favorite sayings are: "The person is more important than the problem," "Everyone walks through life a little differently," and "Maybe you're right!"

Kira Denney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
What if life could be lived without persistent doubt, worry and regret? As your therapist I will guide you along the path to overcoming life’s challenges. I have a passion for individual human development, processing trauma(s) and the complexity of the human mind and how it affects each and everyone of our lives uniquely. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida in 2014 and obtained my Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2017.
Not accepting new clients

Chelsea M Haverly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) and co-founder of Anchored Hope Therapy, LLC. I work with individuals of all ages who are experiencing ongoing stress, have experienced a tragedy or trauma in their life and are looking to make changes they identify as important to them. I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance can be supportive and helpful in the healing process. I work with children, adults and families who are in conflict, struggling to communicate their needs and desires, and are looking for support within personal and professional relationships.
Not accepting new clients

Christine N Coyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
***I am not currently accepting new clients. Please complete new intake request for other clinician openings at our website.*** I have been practicing as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) since 2008 and co-founded Anchored Hope Therapy, LLC in 2016. I have experience working with children, adults, couples, and families and helping clients manage their symptoms stemming from both every day and chronic stress.
Annapolis, MD 21401
Not accepting new clients

Katie Jank
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Starting therapy can be an intimidating, but life changing decision. My goal is to foster an authentic, individualized, & judgment-free relationship, no matter who you are or where you're at in life. Whether you are brand new to therapy, or have been in therapy for years & need something new, I'm here to support you from session one. When working together, I'll combine traditional talk therapy with an integrated health approach. What this means is, as we explore what brings you in each week, we'll also talk about ALL aspects of your health like quality of sleep, chronic pain, work life, finances, & all things that affect wellbeing.

Lanz Karfgin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
If something doesn't feel quite right in your life, in how you're handling important relationships, how you're coping with feelings, or how you're progressing with goals; if you feel there are parts of yourself you don't fully understand, and you ready for this to change, then we'll be a good match. I believe psychotherapy requires working together to build understanding and accomplish change. For this, a strong patient-therapist relationship is essential; I am active, involved, responsive, open and communicative. Patients feel they know me, and they experience me as committed to knowing them.
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Annie Rabinovitch
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My name is Dr. Annie Rabinovitch and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. I completed a Clinical Internship and Post-doctoral Fellowship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. I am passionate about working with children, teens, adults, and families experiencing a wide range of behavioral, emotional, and interpersonal issues. My approach is collaborative, genuine, research-informed, and is designed to meet the unique needs of clients.

Ann D Taliaferro
Counselor, MS, LGPC, CSAT-C, CSC-AD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
“Knowledge is only rumor until it lives in the muscle.” This proverb from the Asaro tribe of Papua New Guinea is the foundation of how we bring what we learn into a lived experience and create lasting change. We can read books, watch videos, and make resolutions but until we truly move forward in a different way, we run the risk of getting stuck in old patterns. My goal is to help uncover the root causes that lead to the use of substances or behaviors that become detrimental to the spirit and values in the individual. Reclaiming these values and rebuilding self-esteem is possible and begins with a decision to seek help.
Not accepting new clients

Helaine F. Betnun
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW--C
Verified
Verified
Providing Confidential Caring Counseling for over 40 years
Helping people who have: Losses and loneliness, rejection and divorce, depression, stress and anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, family conflicts,co-dependency issues, workplace issues and mood disorders. Affiliated with many employee assistance programs. Accepts most insurances including Medicare.

Renee May
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCPAT
Verified
Verified
There are times when we outgrow our current coping skills and need to refocus our energy and will. Balancing our ways we survive is key by using different strategies and techniques that are carved out for each one of us. Being an art therapist and a clinical social worker, I believe that in my work with children, adolescents, and adults a way exists in finding the best self that is somewhere within themselves. Using cognitive behavioral therapy with a client-centered focus, I can join with and provide an outlet for clients to share experiences and work together to foster an improved sense of self and well-being.

Bay Area Christian Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, BC-TMH, CFC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Bay Area Christian Counseling Center is located in Annapolis, Maryland. Our counselors are believers and followers of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All of our counselors are professionally trained at the Master's or Doctoral degree level and licensed through the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as psychologists, professional counselors or social workers. Our goal is to provide sound professional mental health and counseling services, rooted in Biblical truth and ethics, for the Christian community and the community at large.
Not accepting new clients

Dale Christine Maynard
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My role as a counselor is to provide an environment of safety, trust and mutual respect with the individuals that I work with. I believe that the relationship between the counselor and the individual seeking help is the most important aspect that lends to healing.

Virginia Barnes Ricketts, MS, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I am a counselor and psychotherapist working with adults ages 21 and above as well as couples. My training and experience includes a broad range of mental health conditions. I use an integrative and strengths-based approach to therapy that emphasizes cognitive change and emotion-regulation. My style in working with clients is interactive and educational. Client goals are central to the therapy process.

Susan G Krohn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical social worker since 1978 with an active practice in Annapolis and the surrounding areas as well as the Eastern Shore. I provide counseling services to adult, adolescents, and children who are experiencing life changes due to marital discord, divorce, or the death of a loved one and I assist families heal from disagreement, emotional pain, trauma, loss and change through the use of individual, couples, and family therapy.

Shannon Senefeld
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
As a parent, I understand the anguish when your child struggles socially or academically at school. I specialize in psychological assessment and intervention. During the pandemic, I am offering for those of all ages, CogMed coaching. Cogmed Working Memory Training is an evidence-based program for helping children, adolescents, and adults sustainably improve attention by training their working memory. Computer-based training, using a Mac or PC includes five weeks of training - 25 training sessions of 30-40 minutes each - and weekly coach calls with me.
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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.