Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Frederick, MD
Trained in various neuropsychotherapeutic interventions to treat unresolved trauma, addiction, dual diagnosis, attachment related issues, mood disorders, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and more.
As a certified neuropsychotherapist specializing in trauma, mood/personality disorders, and substance abuse I am dedicated to empowering clients throughout their healing journey. I focus on helping individuals rewire neural pathways to create lasting, positive changes interweaving a variety of evidence based practices including EMDR, IFS, DBT, and others. With a compassionate and client centered approach, I do my best to support my clients in overcoming challenges and building healthier, more stabilized lives not defined by their experiences. I am currently taking clients for telehealth only.
Trained in various neuropsychotherapeutic interventions to treat unresolved trauma, addiction, dual diagnosis, attachment related issues, mood disorders, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and more.
As a certified neuropsychotherapist specializing in trauma, mood/personality disorders, and substance abuse I am dedicated to empowering clients throughout their healing journey. I focus on helping individuals rewire neural pathways to create lasting, positive changes interweaving a variety of evidence based practices including EMDR, IFS, DBT, and others. With a compassionate and client centered approach, I do my best to support my clients in overcoming challenges and building healthier, more stabilized lives not defined by their experiences. I am currently taking clients for telehealth only.
However, I specialize in treating personality disorders (e.g., borderline, narcissistic), sleep issues (e.g., insomnia, sleep paralysis), and complex, rare, or treatment-resistant conditions.
I keep my practice cutting-edge through ongoing research, teaching, and writing. Along with training therapists at several universities (e.g., Penn State) and supervising clinicians on NIMH-funded grants, I have more than 55 professional publications. These include three books for Oxford University Press and one for Chicago Review Press.
However, I specialize in treating personality disorders (e.g., borderline, narcissistic), sleep issues (e.g., insomnia, sleep paralysis), and complex, rare, or treatment-resistant conditions.
I keep my practice cutting-edge through ongoing research, teaching, and writing. Along with training therapists at several universities (e.g., Penn State) and supervising clinicians on NIMH-funded grants, I have more than 55 professional publications. These include three books for Oxford University Press and one for Chicago Review Press.
After years of work in both inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic settings, I realized there are so many people who are finding waitlists on the day that they are reaching out to connect to a therapist so I decided to take on a small practice for folks that are wanting telehealth based supports, who feel ready to explore options of healing and growth. I was trained in eclectic approach interventions and have focused on modalities of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused and look forward to supporting people with decreasing symptoms while increasing skills.
After years of work in both inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic settings, I realized there are so many people who are finding waitlists on the day that they are reaching out to connect to a therapist so I decided to take on a small practice for folks that are wanting telehealth based supports, who feel ready to explore options of healing and growth. I was trained in eclectic approach interventions and have focused on modalities of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused and look forward to supporting people with decreasing symptoms while increasing skills.
I am the founder of Tamara’s Clouds Inc. I started this company in 2009 with aspirations of empowering humanity. I believe that each person has a past that is transporting them into their future. My approach is to craft a trusted and non-judgmental environment, while fostering truth and liberation with every client.
I am the founder of Tamara’s Clouds Inc. I started this company in 2009 with aspirations of empowering humanity. I believe that each person has a past that is transporting them into their future. My approach is to craft a trusted and non-judgmental environment, while fostering truth and liberation with every client.
Currently accepting virtual clients in MD & FL!
Whether you're going through a life transition, experiencing something difficult (externally or internally), or want someone you can bounce thoughts, feelings, and ideas off of, I'm here for it. When we take the intentional time to look at how whatever is going on for you is impacting your mental, emotional, physical, and relational health, and how that might be preventing you from reaching your goals, we can not only gain a lot from the therapy process, but also enjoy it. We can work together to talk it through, break down barriers, generate insight, and create positive change.
Currently accepting virtual clients in MD & FL!
Whether you're going through a life transition, experiencing something difficult (externally or internally), or want someone you can bounce thoughts, feelings, and ideas off of, I'm here for it. When we take the intentional time to look at how whatever is going on for you is impacting your mental, emotional, physical, and relational health, and how that might be preventing you from reaching your goals, we can not only gain a lot from the therapy process, but also enjoy it. We can work together to talk it through, break down barriers, generate insight, and create positive change.
I work with individuals, couples, and families—particularly those within LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities—who are seeking a safe, affirming space to navigate life’s challenges and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. Many of my clients are experiencing communication breakdowns, emotional disconnection, or recurring conflicts that leave them feeling unheard or misunderstood. Others are facing major life transitions, stress, or personal struggles that impact both their well-being and their relationships.
I work with individuals, couples, and families—particularly those within LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities—who are seeking a safe, affirming space to navigate life’s challenges and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. Many of my clients are experiencing communication breakdowns, emotional disconnection, or recurring conflicts that leave them feeling unheard or misunderstood. Others are facing major life transitions, stress, or personal struggles that impact both their well-being and their relationships.
In my years of professional practice, I've come to understand the profound intricacies of mental health conditions, one of the most compelling and often misunderstood being Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is more than just a term casually thrown around in daily conversations about tidiness or an affinity for order; it’s a challenging and often debilitating condition that has real, tangible impacts on individuals and their loved ones. OCD is not a manifestation of someone merely being "particular" or "meticulous". It is the relentless recurrence of unwelcome thoughts and the intense urge to perform certain behaviors or
In my years of professional practice, I've come to understand the profound intricacies of mental health conditions, one of the most compelling and often misunderstood being Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is more than just a term casually thrown around in daily conversations about tidiness or an affinity for order; it’s a challenging and often debilitating condition that has real, tangible impacts on individuals and their loved ones. OCD is not a manifestation of someone merely being "particular" or "meticulous". It is the relentless recurrence of unwelcome thoughts and the intense urge to perform certain behaviors or
Katie Frazee
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, MAC
3 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21703
The primary goal of counseling is to provide the most effective therapeutic experience available to you. The purpose is to help facilitate behavior change by improving the client's ability to establish and maintain relationships, enhancing the client's effectiveness and ability to cope, promoting the decision-making process, and facilitating client potential and development. Clinicians cannot fix other people's problems; our job is to provide a safe and supportive environment that allows the individual an opportunity to build the necessary skills needed to make better choices in their life.
The primary goal of counseling is to provide the most effective therapeutic experience available to you. The purpose is to help facilitate behavior change by improving the client's ability to establish and maintain relationships, enhancing the client's effectiveness and ability to cope, promoting the decision-making process, and facilitating client potential and development. Clinicians cannot fix other people's problems; our job is to provide a safe and supportive environment that allows the individual an opportunity to build the necessary skills needed to make better choices in their life.
Dante Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
3 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC) with in-depth experience in crisis management, individual, family, and group therapy. I am trained in Trauma- Focused CBT and EMDR both evidenced based practices that have been shown to be highly effective in treating trauma. With intensive training in Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness based interventions, I effectively treat mood instability, behavioral issues, trauma, anxiety, and managing difficult life transitions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC) with in-depth experience in crisis management, individual, family, and group therapy. I am trained in Trauma- Focused CBT and EMDR both evidenced based practices that have been shown to be highly effective in treating trauma. With intensive training in Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness based interventions, I effectively treat mood instability, behavioral issues, trauma, anxiety, and managing difficult life transitions.
We aim to inspire and empower our clients to overcome challenges, build healthy relationships, and discover their true potential. Our vision is to empower young and emerging adults as they navigate the challenges of transitioning into adulthood, or managing the onset of a mental health or substance use disorder, fostering growth, resilience, and self-discovery through family, group and individual therapy.
We aim to inspire and empower our clients to overcome challenges, build healthy relationships, and discover their true potential. Our vision is to empower young and emerging adults as they navigate the challenges of transitioning into adulthood, or managing the onset of a mental health or substance use disorder, fostering growth, resilience, and self-discovery through family, group and individual therapy.
Jules Roxanne Webb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Frederick, MD 21701
Waitlist for new clients
Nothing in your internal system is random. Even the parts of yourself that you hate have an important job to do.
I work with adults and teens who feel stuck in themselves, especially those with trauma, dissociation, or complex inner worlds. Many of my clients are LGBTQ+ or have learned to shape-shift or stay hyper-aware just to stay safe. You might feel like you’re too much, not enough, or constantly switching between the two. Together, we focus on understanding how your system works and building more stability, connection, and choice, while learning to tolerate uncertainty, without trying to force a change that won't stick.
Nothing in your internal system is random. Even the parts of yourself that you hate have an important job to do.
I work with adults and teens who feel stuck in themselves, especially those with trauma, dissociation, or complex inner worlds. Many of my clients are LGBTQ+ or have learned to shape-shift or stay hyper-aware just to stay safe. You might feel like you’re too much, not enough, or constantly switching between the two. Together, we focus on understanding how your system works and building more stability, connection, and choice, while learning to tolerate uncertainty, without trying to force a change that won't stick.
I am a Board Approved Supervisor in Maryland for LGPCs and in Pennsylvania for Associate Professional Counselors. I offer a supportive, collaborative supervision space where supervisees feel encouraged, respected, and able to grow in confidence and clinical skill. I bring that same commitment to my work with clients, who I support through anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and major life transitions. My goal is for both clients and supervisees to feel equally supported in a warm, grounded space where growth, insight, and meaningful change can happen.
I am a Board Approved Supervisor in Maryland for LGPCs and in Pennsylvania for Associate Professional Counselors. I offer a supportive, collaborative supervision space where supervisees feel encouraged, respected, and able to grow in confidence and clinical skill. I bring that same commitment to my work with clients, who I support through anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and major life transitions. My goal is for both clients and supervisees to feel equally supported in a warm, grounded space where growth, insight, and meaningful change can happen.
Humans heal through relationships. Our wounds form in connection, and it's in connection that they're repaired. This is especially true for couples: the patterns that cause pain are often the same patterns that, with the right support, can become a source of deep healing and renewed closeness.
Working together means creating a safe space to slow down, understand each other's underlying needs, feeling and sensitivities, and rebuild trust and connection from the ground up.
Humans heal through relationships. Our wounds form in connection, and it's in connection that they're repaired. This is especially true for couples: the patterns that cause pain are often the same patterns that, with the right support, can become a source of deep healing and renewed closeness.
Working together means creating a safe space to slow down, understand each other's underlying needs, feeling and sensitivities, and rebuild trust and connection from the ground up.
Angie Miller
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
2 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21702
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be stressful, down right overwhelming at times. “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.”-Helen Keller. During these times when things become too difficult to manage on our own, counseling can help with learning healthier ways to cope, expressing deep emotions in a safe environment, working on goals, and reaching your potential. My years of experience related to the field are focused on assisting clients with trauma processing, developing a sense of purpose, disordered eating, reducing anxiety, and improving self-esteem.
Life can be stressful, down right overwhelming at times. “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.”-Helen Keller. During these times when things become too difficult to manage on our own, counseling can help with learning healthier ways to cope, expressing deep emotions in a safe environment, working on goals, and reaching your potential. My years of experience related to the field are focused on assisting clients with trauma processing, developing a sense of purpose, disordered eating, reducing anxiety, and improving self-esteem.
I am a licensed master social worker (LMSW) with 10 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, psychosis, grief and loss, substance use concerns, domestic violence, and issues related to abuse and neglect. I take a client-centered approach and am deeply committed to advocacy, social justice, and supporting individuals through life’s most challenging moments.
I am a licensed master social worker (LMSW) with 10 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, psychosis, grief and loss, substance use concerns, domestic violence, and issues related to abuse and neglect. I take a client-centered approach and am deeply committed to advocacy, social justice, and supporting individuals through life’s most challenging moments.
Julie A Hanson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCMFT, RYT, CLC
9 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
Whether you're coming in as a couple or on your own, you may be feeling stuck—overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or caught in painful patterns that repeat in your relationships. Maybe communication feels impossible, conflict escalates quickly, or you're longing for connection but don’t know how to get there.
I help people get to the heart of what’s really going on—beyond just the words, beyond logic—by working with the deeper systems that shape how we feel, react, and relate. Together, we’ll create space to slow down, understand your nervous system, and help you connect to what matters most in your life.
Whether you're coming in as a couple or on your own, you may be feeling stuck—overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or caught in painful patterns that repeat in your relationships. Maybe communication feels impossible, conflict escalates quickly, or you're longing for connection but don’t know how to get there.
I help people get to the heart of what’s really going on—beyond just the words, beyond logic—by working with the deeper systems that shape how we feel, react, and relate. Together, we’ll create space to slow down, understand your nervous system, and help you connect to what matters most in your life.
You’re driven, capable, and used to figuring things out. But lately, even your usual strategies aren’t cutting it.
You’re feeling stuck in patterns—overthinking, overworking, overgiving—and despite your accomplishments, something still feels off. Maybe your relationships feel unbalanced, or you’re tired of holding everything together without space to actually feel your feelings.
Therapy isn’t about weakness—it’s about strength. It takes courage to pause, reflect, and intentionally shift long-standing patterns. It’s not just about coping—it’s about evolving.
You’re driven, capable, and used to figuring things out. But lately, even your usual strategies aren’t cutting it.
You’re feeling stuck in patterns—overthinking, overworking, overgiving—and despite your accomplishments, something still feels off. Maybe your relationships feel unbalanced, or you’re tired of holding everything together without space to actually feel your feelings.
Therapy isn’t about weakness—it’s about strength. It takes courage to pause, reflect, and intentionally shift long-standing patterns. It’s not just about coping—it’s about evolving.
Therapy doesn't have to feel formal or intimidating. My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are, have honest conversations, laugh when it's helpful, cry when you need to, and feel supported as you navigate life’s challenges.
Together, we’ll explore your story—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. We'll examine what's contributing to the challenges you're facing, identify patterns that may no longer be serving you, and develop practical tools to help you move forward with greater confidence.
Therapy doesn't have to feel formal or intimidating. My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are, have honest conversations, laugh when it's helpful, cry when you need to, and feel supported as you navigate life’s challenges.
Together, we’ll explore your story—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. We'll examine what's contributing to the challenges you're facing, identify patterns that may no longer be serving you, and develop practical tools to help you move forward with greater confidence.
Are you ready to begin your healing journey? I’m a certified Mental Health Therapist specializing in trauma recovery, here to support you. Trauma can range from a single acute event to ongoing chronic or complex trauma, affecting many areas of life. Together, we can explore challenges like childhood issues, addictions, family dynamics, grief and loss, shame, guilt and intimacy issues. With years of experience and a compassionate approach, I work with individuals ready to heal, grow, and transform.
Are you ready to begin your healing journey? I’m a certified Mental Health Therapist specializing in trauma recovery, here to support you. Trauma can range from a single acute event to ongoing chronic or complex trauma, affecting many areas of life. Together, we can explore challenges like childhood issues, addictions, family dynamics, grief and loss, shame, guilt and intimacy issues. With years of experience and a compassionate approach, I work with individuals ready to heal, grow, and transform.
AIM Wellness provides therapy, medication management, injection administration, and case management. Our clinical team works with individuals with a wide array of mental health diagnosis. The team specializes in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, personality disorders, among other disorders, and co-occurring medical illnesses as well. Our clinical team works together, along with the client to create individualized treatment plans.
AIM Wellness provides therapy, medication management, injection administration, and case management. Our clinical team works with individuals with a wide array of mental health diagnosis. The team specializes in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, personality disorders, among other disorders, and co-occurring medical illnesses as well. Our clinical team works together, along with the client to create individualized treatment plans.
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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.