Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Eldersburg, MD

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Kyra Whittenburg
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, DBT-C
Eldersburg, MD 21784
Welcome! I am a licensed professional counselor (LCPC), certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I believe that the therapist-client relationship is the foundation of successful treatment. I view therapy as partnership between myself and the client, creating a trusting and supportive relationship. I see therapy through a dielectric lens of accepting yourself without judgement and changing unhealthy and maladaptive behaviors.
Welcome! I am a licensed professional counselor (LCPC), certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I believe that the therapist-client relationship is the foundation of successful treatment. I view therapy as partnership between myself and the client, creating a trusting and supportive relationship. I see therapy through a dielectric lens of accepting yourself without judgement and changing unhealthy and maladaptive behaviors.
(410) 348-1817 View (410) 348-1817
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Nadine M Centineo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Online Only
I am a skilled clinician with experience working with adolescents through adult clients. I have over 20 years experience in outpatient & inpatient settings seeing clients with a wide range of mental health diagnoses. My goal is to aid clients with negotiating difficulties and optimizing their functioning using validation, a person-centered approach, as well as various evidence based treatment modalities. Whether working in an individual, family, or couples setting, the aim is for clients to feel an increased effectiveness to cope with life stressors and build skills that will afford them the opportunity to live their best life.
I am a skilled clinician with experience working with adolescents through adult clients. I have over 20 years experience in outpatient & inpatient settings seeing clients with a wide range of mental health diagnoses. My goal is to aid clients with negotiating difficulties and optimizing their functioning using validation, a person-centered approach, as well as various evidence based treatment modalities. Whether working in an individual, family, or couples setting, the aim is for clients to feel an increased effectiveness to cope with life stressors and build skills that will afford them the opportunity to live their best life.
(667) 200-0732 View (667) 200-0732
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Carroll Counseling Ctrs - Mt. Airy And Eldersburg
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Eldersburg, MD 21784
Life today is difficult with all the demands placed on us by our family, work and our own need to achieve. Add to this the emotional stress of family conflict, divorce, defiant children, an illness or death in the family, and you begin to understand why more and more people are seeking the help of mental health professionals.
Life today is difficult with all the demands placed on us by our family, work and our own need to achieve. Add to this the emotional stress of family conflict, divorce, defiant children, an illness or death in the family, and you begin to understand why more and more people are seeking the help of mental health professionals.
(443) 233-0359 View (443) 233-0359
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Laura K Rhodes
Counselor, LCPC, LMHC, CCTP
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Laura provides individual counseling via a secure virtual online live stream platform only. She can sees client who are in Maryland or Florida. Her clients often want help in feeling less anxious, depressed or panicked. They want to live their best life, with the chance to enjoy relationships with others and learn to form a relationship with themselves, peacefully and happily.
Laura provides individual counseling via a secure virtual online live stream platform only. She can sees client who are in Maryland or Florida. Her clients often want help in feeling less anxious, depressed or panicked. They want to live their best life, with the chance to enjoy relationships with others and learn to form a relationship with themselves, peacefully and happily.
(941) 269-2868 View (941) 269-2868
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Lauren Berdeguez
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Eldersburg, MD 21784
Seeking out therapeutic services is healthy for our mind/body/soul connection. Just as we go to the gym to keep our bodies healthy, or puzzles to keep our mind sharp, we go to therapy to keep our connection between our mind/body/soul. Further, relationships are the center of connection: how we relate to others (family, friends, coworkers,) and the relationship we have with ourselves. It is my privilege to sit with you (or your family members) while we navigate the roadblocks and successes that make your life experience uniquely yours. It is my hope that in through this exploration and work, we can improve your relationships.
Seeking out therapeutic services is healthy for our mind/body/soul connection. Just as we go to the gym to keep our bodies healthy, or puzzles to keep our mind sharp, we go to therapy to keep our connection between our mind/body/soul. Further, relationships are the center of connection: how we relate to others (family, friends, coworkers,) and the relationship we have with ourselves. It is my privilege to sit with you (or your family members) while we navigate the roadblocks and successes that make your life experience uniquely yours. It is my hope that in through this exploration and work, we can improve your relationships.
(410) 657-6951 View (410) 657-6951
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Jesse Vanous
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Serves Area
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck in patterns of behavior or thinking that have been with them for years, often unconsciously influencing their relationships and sense of self. They may struggle with feelings of anxiety, depression, or dissatisfaction in their personal or professional lives, often wondering why they repeat the same unfulfilling cycles. They might find themselves grappling with unresolved past experiences, particularly those involving early attachment, that continue to shape how they relate to others. Their needs are deep, seeking relief from symptoms and a deeper understanding of their inner world.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck in patterns of behavior or thinking that have been with them for years, often unconsciously influencing their relationships and sense of self. They may struggle with feelings of anxiety, depression, or dissatisfaction in their personal or professional lives, often wondering why they repeat the same unfulfilling cycles. They might find themselves grappling with unresolved past experiences, particularly those involving early attachment, that continue to shape how they relate to others. Their needs are deep, seeking relief from symptoms and a deeper understanding of their inner world.
(301) 547-3859 View (301) 547-3859
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Anna Mills
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LCPAT, ATR-BC
Serves Area
My ideal client is willing to participate in a journey of learning and self-discovery. They may be struggling with some aspect of their life, mental illness, family/social conflict, or may want to know themselves better. The ultimate goal would fit their vision for their best self and sense of happiness.
My ideal client is willing to participate in a journey of learning and self-discovery. They may be struggling with some aspect of their life, mental illness, family/social conflict, or may want to know themselves better. The ultimate goal would fit their vision for their best self and sense of happiness.
(240) 641-0777 View (240) 641-0777
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Breighone Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Serves Area
Are you suffering from symptoms of depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, autism spectrum, OCD, and/or PTSD? I'm here to help facilitate your healing process and provide a safe space to voice your deepest concerns freely. Our goal is to significantly improve your self-concept, increase a positive outlook on life, and, most importantly, feel like your best self.
Are you suffering from symptoms of depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, autism spectrum, OCD, and/or PTSD? I'm here to help facilitate your healing process and provide a safe space to voice your deepest concerns freely. Our goal is to significantly improve your self-concept, increase a positive outlook on life, and, most importantly, feel like your best self.
(240) 266-9323 View (240) 266-9323
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Carroll Counseling Centers (Severna Park & Towson)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Serves Area
Life today is difficult with all the demands placed on us by our family, work and our own need to achieve. Add to this the emotional stress of family conflict, divorce, defiant children, an illness or death in the family, and you begin to understand why more and more people are seeking the help of mental health professionals.
Life today is difficult with all the demands placed on us by our family, work and our own need to achieve. Add to this the emotional stress of family conflict, divorce, defiant children, an illness or death in the family, and you begin to understand why more and more people are seeking the help of mental health professionals.
(443) 979-8636 View (443) 979-8636
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Path to Peace Wellness
Counselor, MS, LCPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome to Path to Peace Wellness! We are here to support you on your mental health journey. We believe that healing starts with connection, and we are committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Our approach is rooted in genuine compassion, where your unique experiences and goals guide the therapeutic process. We aim to foster a trusting relationship that encourages open dialogue, self-discovery, and growth. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, we are here to provide support and guidance every step of the way.
Welcome to Path to Peace Wellness! We are here to support you on your mental health journey. We believe that healing starts with connection, and we are committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Our approach is rooted in genuine compassion, where your unique experiences and goals guide the therapeutic process. We aim to foster a trusting relationship that encourages open dialogue, self-discovery, and growth. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, we are here to provide support and guidance every step of the way.
(443) 201-7662 View (443) 201-7662
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Jade Spears
Counselor, LGPC, NCC
Serves Area
My ideal client is someone pursuing personal improvement and willing to challenge themselves through self-discovery. This client identifies that they have tried to accomplish their goals independently and has accepted that they need help. They are willing to receive this help and acknowledge their path to better communication, self-prioritization, and self-awareness is on the other side of difficult choices and necessary changes.
My ideal client is someone pursuing personal improvement and willing to challenge themselves through self-discovery. This client identifies that they have tried to accomplish their goals independently and has accepted that they need help. They are willing to receive this help and acknowledge their path to better communication, self-prioritization, and self-awareness is on the other side of difficult choices and necessary changes.
(301) 477-9337 View (301) 477-9337
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Candice Mitchell
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, FRTP, EdD
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about how to make meaningful changes? You're not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone either. I’m here to guide and empower you to overcome your obstacles and move toward a brighter, more fulfilling future. As an EMDR-trained clinical psychotherapist with extensive experience in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, personality disorders and dual diagnosis disorders, I bring a compassionate and tailored approach to every session. Whether we meet in person or virtually, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where we can identify the root of your struggles.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about how to make meaningful changes? You're not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone either. I’m here to guide and empower you to overcome your obstacles and move toward a brighter, more fulfilling future. As an EMDR-trained clinical psychotherapist with extensive experience in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, personality disorders and dual diagnosis disorders, I bring a compassionate and tailored approach to every session. Whether we meet in person or virtually, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where we can identify the root of your struggles.
(410) 487-9477 x701 View (410) 487-9477 x701
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Angela Keck
Counselor, LCPC, LPC, MS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
My goal is to help people lead happier more content lives. Counseling is just like life in that you get out of it what you put into it. Counseling requires courage. In going through the difficult parts though, you will come out stronger and more capable of living the life you desire. I can’t “fix” you (you’re not broken even if it feels that way). What I’ll do is work along with you to get through those tough things that are going on inside or around you.
My goal is to help people lead happier more content lives. Counseling is just like life in that you get out of it what you put into it. Counseling requires courage. In going through the difficult parts though, you will come out stronger and more capable of living the life you desire. I can’t “fix” you (you’re not broken even if it feels that way). What I’ll do is work along with you to get through those tough things that are going on inside or around you.
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John D Gartner
Psychologist, PhD
Baltimore, MD 21211
My areas of specialization are bipolar type 2 and borderline personality disorder.
What's different about me is that after receiving traditional training, I've integrated it with meditation. Mindfulness, especially when combined with therapy, provides objective self-awareness, calm, and self-control, and thus, more meditation can mean less medication. Many patients are overmedicated, often with minimal results and serious side effects.
My areas of specialization are bipolar type 2 and borderline personality disorder.
What's different about me is that after receiving traditional training, I've integrated it with meditation. Mindfulness, especially when combined with therapy, provides objective self-awareness, calm, and self-control, and thus, more meditation can mean less medication. Many patients are overmedicated, often with minimal results and serious side effects.
(410) 305-9221 View (410) 305-9221
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Kimberly Ann Perlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
8 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204
Those who struggle with bpd or pstsd are welcome.
You made your own meals, applied to school solo, and left home as soon as you could. You survived relentless drama growing up. No longer reliant on the unreliable your life is solid now yet, you are struggling with anxiety and depression. Years ago you found parent surrogates, mostly guys that were no good for you except they gave you attention. Your choices in partners/company made it clear you believed every negative thing you were told. You are still paying for those young choices. Relationships with 'good people' feel complicated. You learned to trust others with nothing and always have a backup.
Those who struggle with bpd or pstsd are welcome.
You made your own meals, applied to school solo, and left home as soon as you could. You survived relentless drama growing up. No longer reliant on the unreliable your life is solid now yet, you are struggling with anxiety and depression. Years ago you found parent surrogates, mostly guys that were no good for you except they gave you attention. Your choices in partners/company made it clear you believed every negative thing you were told. You are still paying for those young choices. Relationships with 'good people' feel complicated. You learned to trust others with nothing and always have a backup.
(443) 991-7553 View (443) 991-7553
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Vaughan Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Online Only
I work with adults with trauma related disorders including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dissociative Disorders including Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and Borderline Personality Disorder ( BPD).
I have over twenty years of clinical experience working with trauma survivors and with people who have Borderline Personality Disorder in inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient settings. I completed the intensive training course for DBT in 2003 and have been running outpatient DBT skills groups since 2004.
I work with adults with trauma related disorders including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dissociative Disorders including Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and Borderline Personality Disorder ( BPD).
I have over twenty years of clinical experience working with trauma survivors and with people who have Borderline Personality Disorder in inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient settings. I completed the intensive training course for DBT in 2003 and have been running outpatient DBT skills groups since 2004.
(443) 671-1232 View (443) 671-1232
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Zoe Zollinger
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LGPC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in working with adults experiencing mood disorders, such as depression, anxiety, BPD, and those struggling with eating disorders and relationship issues; whether in romantic partnerships, family dynamics, or friendships.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Whether you're navigating the weight of anxiety or depression, coping with life transitions, or feeling lonely in your relationship, you don't have to face it alone. I'm here to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered to create real change. My approach is grounded in evidence-based treatment, particularly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and RO-DBT (radically open) which helps clients develop skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
I specialize in working with adults experiencing mood disorders, such as depression, anxiety, BPD, and those struggling with eating disorders and relationship issues; whether in romantic partnerships, family dynamics, or friendships.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Whether you're navigating the weight of anxiety or depression, coping with life transitions, or feeling lonely in your relationship, you don't have to face it alone. I'm here to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered to create real change. My approach is grounded in evidence-based treatment, particularly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and RO-DBT (radically open) which helps clients develop skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
(301) 450-8434 View (301) 450-8434
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Mary Duran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC
5 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
I specialize in supporting late teens, young adults, and men navigating depression, anxiety, substance use challenges, borderline personality disorder, and low self-esteem.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life transitions, struggling with self-esteem, or navigating the complexities of mental health or substance use? You don’t have to face these challenges alone! I specialize in working with teens (14+), young adults, men, and individuals seeking compassionate guidance through complex mental health, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and relationship difficulties. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard and understood. Together, we’ll explore your unique experiences and build a tailored plan to help you grow, heal, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
I specialize in supporting late teens, young adults, and men navigating depression, anxiety, substance use challenges, borderline personality disorder, and low self-esteem.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life transitions, struggling with self-esteem, or navigating the complexities of mental health or substance use? You don’t have to face these challenges alone! I specialize in working with teens (14+), young adults, men, and individuals seeking compassionate guidance through complex mental health, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and relationship difficulties. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard and understood. Together, we’ll explore your unique experiences and build a tailored plan to help you grow, heal, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
(281) 729-6148 View (281) 729-6148
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DBT Maryland LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Bethesda, MD 20814
Many of our clients suffer from problems of emotional dysregulation ( borderline personality, PTSD, depression, anxiety & bipolar) most effectively addressed by a comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program.
DBT helps you to create a life worth living. We offer a comprehensive DBT program which includes individual DBT sessions, weekly DBT skills groups, phone coaching between sessions, and our therapists all attend a weekly DBT consultation team meeting.
Many of our clients suffer from problems of emotional dysregulation ( borderline personality, PTSD, depression, anxiety & bipolar) most effectively addressed by a comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program.
DBT helps you to create a life worth living. We offer a comprehensive DBT program which includes individual DBT sessions, weekly DBT skills groups, phone coaching between sessions, and our therapists all attend a weekly DBT consultation team meeting.
(240) 301-1474 View (240) 301-1474
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Brianna Wilson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21703
I am deeply passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and those experiencing symptoms related to borderline personality disorder, mood disorders, trauma, and substance use.
Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions that shape how they see themselves and their experiences. “I’m too much.” “I’m too sensitive.” “I should just get over it.” These are phrases I often hear from people struggling with deep emotional pain. And emotions aren’t the problem—understanding them is the key to growth and change.
I am deeply passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and those experiencing symptoms related to borderline personality disorder, mood disorders, trauma, and substance use.
Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions that shape how they see themselves and their experiences. “I’m too much.” “I’m too sensitive.” “I should just get over it.” These are phrases I often hear from people struggling with deep emotional pain. And emotions aren’t the problem—understanding them is the key to growth and change.
(240) 627-2234 View (240) 627-2234

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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.