Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Detroit, MI
Mind and Body Wellness provides a warm and inviting therapeutic space for children, adults and couples to find support for mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, family and relationship conflicts, trauma, substance abuse and more. We offer in-person (Livonia, Ann Arbor and Detroit) and virtual options based on preference and take all major insurances as well as private pay.
Mind and Body Wellness provides a warm and inviting therapeutic space for children, adults and couples to find support for mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, family and relationship conflicts, trauma, substance abuse and more. We offer in-person (Livonia, Ann Arbor and Detroit) and virtual options based on preference and take all major insurances as well as private pay.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, mood shifts, identity work, or Borderline Personality Disorder, we’ll work together to create meaningful change.
You’ve carried a lot—now it’s time to set it down.
If you’re feeling weighed down by years of unspoken thoughts, buried emotions, or painful experiences, you don’t have to hold it all alone anymore. Maybe you're ready to heal, rebuild relationships, quiet the mental chaos, and finally feel at peace. Therapy won’t "fix" you—because you’re not broken. But I will walk beside you with compassion, curiosity, and tools to help you grow into the version of yourself you’ve been fighting to become. Let’s start this journey together.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, mood shifts, identity work, or Borderline Personality Disorder, we’ll work together to create meaningful change.
You’ve carried a lot—now it’s time to set it down.
If you’re feeling weighed down by years of unspoken thoughts, buried emotions, or painful experiences, you don’t have to hold it all alone anymore. Maybe you're ready to heal, rebuild relationships, quiet the mental chaos, and finally feel at peace. Therapy won’t "fix" you—because you’re not broken. But I will walk beside you with compassion, curiosity, and tools to help you grow into the version of yourself you’ve been fighting to become. Let’s start this journey together.
Amber Doody- Evening Availability
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My target population includes people struggling with symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression.
For emotion dysregulation, interpersonal relationship issues, and impulsivity, I offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed treatment. I do not offer comprehensive DBT at this time.
For trauma symptoms, I offer Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
My target population includes people struggling with symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression.
For emotion dysregulation, interpersonal relationship issues, and impulsivity, I offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed treatment. I do not offer comprehensive DBT at this time.
For trauma symptoms, I offer Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
I practice at The Nelson Center for Family Therapy in Waterford & Southfield, MI, collaborating with skilled therapists. I support clients navigating eating disorders, dissociative disorders, trauma and gender identity challenges, offering in-person and telehealth sessions to foster growth, healing, and self-discovery.
I practice at The Nelson Center for Family Therapy in Waterford & Southfield, MI, collaborating with skilled therapists. I support clients navigating eating disorders, dissociative disorders, trauma and gender identity challenges, offering in-person and telehealth sessions to foster growth, healing, and self-discovery.
I enjoy working with clients that are ready to explore their mental health. I have a strong belief that people can change and grow through any troubles they may have faced, or are facing. Sometimes, we just need a little help. That is where I get to play my part in a client's life.
I really enjoy clients who want to be in therapy and are ready to challenge the things that may be holding them back, or obstacles in their way. Clients who are looking for a teammate, rather than someone to tell them how to live their lives, are going to find that I am a good fit for them.
I enjoy working with clients that are ready to explore their mental health. I have a strong belief that people can change and grow through any troubles they may have faced, or are facing. Sometimes, we just need a little help. That is where I get to play my part in a client's life.
I really enjoy clients who want to be in therapy and are ready to challenge the things that may be holding them back, or obstacles in their way. Clients who are looking for a teammate, rather than someone to tell them how to live their lives, are going to find that I am a good fit for them.
Finding a therapist can be such a daunting task, you must be sure that you both are a good fit in order for it to be most effective. I understand that it is not easy being vulnerable with a complete stranger, but I promise to do my best to create a safe space for us to explore your goals. If you find yourself feeling stuck, hopeless, or unable to contain your intense emotions that seemingly come out of nowhere, please know that you are not alone and that taking the step to start therapy can help you gain the perspectives necessary to grow and thrive.
Finding a therapist can be such a daunting task, you must be sure that you both are a good fit in order for it to be most effective. I understand that it is not easy being vulnerable with a complete stranger, but I promise to do my best to create a safe space for us to explore your goals. If you find yourself feeling stuck, hopeless, or unable to contain your intense emotions that seemingly come out of nowhere, please know that you are not alone and that taking the step to start therapy can help you gain the perspectives necessary to grow and thrive.
I specialize in assessing and treating PTSD, other trauma-based symptoms, as well as Borderline Personality Disorder.
I typically work with people who have experienced some type of traumatic event or events, either recently or from childhood. They are tired of being bullied by their own thoughts and emotions and not being able to experience a fulfilling life or enjoy intimate relationships. Having worked with many military families, I am familiar with unique stressors and traumas. I also love working with other mental health clinicians who may need their own support for managing mental health concerns, relational conflict, or coping with work-related burn out and compassion fatigue. Recently, I began an in person DBT skills group for women.
I specialize in assessing and treating PTSD, other trauma-based symptoms, as well as Borderline Personality Disorder.
I typically work with people who have experienced some type of traumatic event or events, either recently or from childhood. They are tired of being bullied by their own thoughts and emotions and not being able to experience a fulfilling life or enjoy intimate relationships. Having worked with many military families, I am familiar with unique stressors and traumas. I also love working with other mental health clinicians who may need their own support for managing mental health concerns, relational conflict, or coping with work-related burn out and compassion fatigue. Recently, I began an in person DBT skills group for women.
I work with clients who may be struggling with a wide variety of symptoms but some of my specialties include BPD, anxiety, and Co-parenting support.
At Return to Self Counseling LLC, we serve children, teens, adults, elderly, as well as those who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC community (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and anyone who is on a journey of self discovery and healing. Whether you are processing grief, navigating trauma, questioning identity, or simply needing space to be heard, we are here to talk to walk with you - wherever you are.
I work with clients who may be struggling with a wide variety of symptoms but some of my specialties include BPD, anxiety, and Co-parenting support.
At Return to Self Counseling LLC, we serve children, teens, adults, elderly, as well as those who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC community (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and anyone who is on a journey of self discovery and healing. Whether you are processing grief, navigating trauma, questioning identity, or simply needing space to be heard, we are here to talk to walk with you - wherever you are.
You are wanting to make lasting change, but don't know where to start. Daily life may feel like an uphill battle and your emotions may feel big and isolating. You believe your past experiences may offer clarity. Through the tools used in therapy, your story begins to include healing. You are now the creator of a new journey. One filled with reflection, insight, and the boundaries you deserve.
You are wanting to make lasting change, but don't know where to start. Daily life may feel like an uphill battle and your emotions may feel big and isolating. You believe your past experiences may offer clarity. Through the tools used in therapy, your story begins to include healing. You are now the creator of a new journey. One filled with reflection, insight, and the boundaries you deserve.
We offer mental health services to address depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorders, substance use, and more.
Our focus is to offer hope, help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan to help you build a life worth living.
We offer mental health services to address depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorders, substance use, and more.
Our focus is to offer hope, help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan to help you build a life worth living.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I understand how scary and overwhelming the state of the world is right now. I hope to provide a safe space where we can address these challenges and find a realistic, healthy way forward. Additionally, I can assess and write letters for individuals who are experiencing gender dysphoria and want to pursue gender affirming care.
I also specialize in DBT-I techniques that are immediately applicable, but also use a wide range of other techniques to best fit clients needs. Through processing and coping we will work together to tackle your concerns and try to create long lasting positive change.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I understand how scary and overwhelming the state of the world is right now. I hope to provide a safe space where we can address these challenges and find a realistic, healthy way forward. Additionally, I can assess and write letters for individuals who are experiencing gender dysphoria and want to pursue gender affirming care.
I also specialize in DBT-I techniques that are immediately applicable, but also use a wide range of other techniques to best fit clients needs. Through processing and coping we will work together to tackle your concerns and try to create long lasting positive change.
Sean specializes in working with adults navigating depression, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, chronic pain, chronic illness, anger issues, and borderline personality.
Sean is a Master’s Limited License Psychologist and outpatient therapist in Michigan who specializes in working with adults seeking help for mental health, trauma, and substance use issues, as well as those coping with chronic pain and chronic illness. Sean also specializes in working with adolescents (age 14+) with mental and behavioral health needs, as well as parents who have children with intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or behavioral health needs. Sean uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Written Exposure Therapy (WET) to meet your needs.
Sean specializes in working with adults navigating depression, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, chronic pain, chronic illness, anger issues, and borderline personality.
Sean is a Master’s Limited License Psychologist and outpatient therapist in Michigan who specializes in working with adults seeking help for mental health, trauma, and substance use issues, as well as those coping with chronic pain and chronic illness. Sean also specializes in working with adolescents (age 14+) with mental and behavioral health needs, as well as parents who have children with intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or behavioral health needs. Sean uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Written Exposure Therapy (WET) to meet your needs.
I specialize in helping teens 16+ and adults navigate Borderline Personality Disorder or traits, trauma, ADHD, and Autism.
Are you exhausted from managing your emotions all day? Planning around triggers. Replaying conversations. Feeling overstimulated, reactive, or completely shut down. You may hold it together in some areas and unravel in others. Maybe you understand your patterns logically, but in the moment a part of you takes over and responds before you can think. You want to respond differently in the moment so your relationships and life feel more secure rather than chaotic.
I specialize in helping teens 16+ and adults navigate Borderline Personality Disorder or traits, trauma, ADHD, and Autism.
Are you exhausted from managing your emotions all day? Planning around triggers. Replaying conversations. Feeling overstimulated, reactive, or completely shut down. You may hold it together in some areas and unravel in others. Maybe you understand your patterns logically, but in the moment a part of you takes over and responds before you can think. You want to respond differently in the moment so your relationships and life feel more secure rather than chaotic.
Hello there, I have immediate openings! Life can get messy, overwhelming, and downright exhausting. If you're feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, low motivation, or self-esteem struggles — you're not alone. Sometimes our emotions feel so intense they start to get in the way of living the life we want. You deserve a life that feels meaningful, peaceful, and genuinely your own! I’m here to help you reconnect with your most authentic self — the version of you that feels grounded, confident, and capable. I offer a compassionate, judgment-free space to explore what’s holding you back and develop tools that actually work.
Hello there, I have immediate openings! Life can get messy, overwhelming, and downright exhausting. If you're feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, low motivation, or self-esteem struggles — you're not alone. Sometimes our emotions feel so intense they start to get in the way of living the life we want. You deserve a life that feels meaningful, peaceful, and genuinely your own! I’m here to help you reconnect with your most authentic self — the version of you that feels grounded, confident, and capable. I offer a compassionate, judgment-free space to explore what’s holding you back and develop tools that actually work.
The primary issues I deal with are neurodivergence, Borderline Personality Disorder, trauma, & 2SLGBTQ-plus issues.
Are you struggling with something in your life or the world as a whole? Do you need someone who can listen with a nonjudgmental & discerning ear? Have you come to a place in your personal growth where you need help? Are you curious about your identity or need help making that identity a reality? If any of the above describes you, feel free to contact me. My name is Bryce. I am a counselor working in Michigan via Teletherapy. I am also a trans woman. I have spent the last decade learning everything I can to support people with compassion and skills to aid them on their personal journey.
The primary issues I deal with are neurodivergence, Borderline Personality Disorder, trauma, & 2SLGBTQ-plus issues.
Are you struggling with something in your life or the world as a whole? Do you need someone who can listen with a nonjudgmental & discerning ear? Have you come to a place in your personal growth where you need help? Are you curious about your identity or need help making that identity a reality? If any of the above describes you, feel free to contact me. My name is Bryce. I am a counselor working in Michigan via Teletherapy. I am also a trans woman. I have spent the last decade learning everything I can to support people with compassion and skills to aid them on their personal journey.
As a BIPOC therapist, I am dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally responsive care to individuals, couples, and children. I recognize that each client’s experiences are shaped by identity, culture, and environment, and I strive to create a therapeutic space where every voice feels validated and respected.
My work with individuals often focuses on setting boundaries, building self-esteem, and navigating life transitions. With couples, I assist in strengthening communication, rebuilding trust, and deepening connection. When working with children, I emphasize emotional awareness, resilience, and healthy coping strategies.
As a BIPOC therapist, I am dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally responsive care to individuals, couples, and children. I recognize that each client’s experiences are shaped by identity, culture, and environment, and I strive to create a therapeutic space where every voice feels validated and respected.
My work with individuals often focuses on setting boundaries, building self-esteem, and navigating life transitions. With couples, I assist in strengthening communication, rebuilding trust, and deepening connection. When working with children, I emphasize emotional awareness, resilience, and healthy coping strategies.
Hi y'all, I'm Malanna, rhymes with Madonna! I’m quite the unorthodox therapist, so I’ve been told, because I approach mental health with the same sincerity that we take with our physical health. I have a lot of respect and appreciation for the people who sit in front of me and trust me with their vulnerability. I'm big on cooperation; pairing your self-insights with my expertise. I'll do my best to help you highlight all of your hidden strengths, buried wins, and natural gifts that life can make us lose sight of! I currently offer telehealth services but I can guarantee it’ll be just as good as seeing me in person!
Hi y'all, I'm Malanna, rhymes with Madonna! I’m quite the unorthodox therapist, so I’ve been told, because I approach mental health with the same sincerity that we take with our physical health. I have a lot of respect and appreciation for the people who sit in front of me and trust me with their vulnerability. I'm big on cooperation; pairing your self-insights with my expertise. I'll do my best to help you highlight all of your hidden strengths, buried wins, and natural gifts that life can make us lose sight of! I currently offer telehealth services but I can guarantee it’ll be just as good as seeing me in person!
With more than 20 years of working with diverse populations in marriage and relationships, inpatient psychiatry, community centers, health care, and church settings, my specialty is Sex Addiction and Marriage/Couples. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist treating the full spectrum of sexually addictive behaviors and paraphilic disorders. My integrative therapy style is customized to the personality and presenting needs of my clients as I am motivated to help them achieve their optimum goals.
With more than 20 years of working with diverse populations in marriage and relationships, inpatient psychiatry, community centers, health care, and church settings, my specialty is Sex Addiction and Marriage/Couples. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist treating the full spectrum of sexually addictive behaviors and paraphilic disorders. My integrative therapy style is customized to the personality and presenting needs of my clients as I am motivated to help them achieve their optimum goals.
Hello viewers! My name is John Evans. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor for the State of Michigan. I specialize in helping people with physical, mental, developmental, or emotional disabilities live independently. I use a flexible eclectic therapy approach on our journey, which allows me to use the most effective methods for each client's needs. I provide a humanistic eclectic therapeutic approach that allows me to utilize multiple theoretical orientations and techniques such as Solution Focused Therapy, Brief Therapy & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Hello viewers! My name is John Evans. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor for the State of Michigan. I specialize in helping people with physical, mental, developmental, or emotional disabilities live independently. I use a flexible eclectic therapy approach on our journey, which allows me to use the most effective methods for each client's needs. I provide a humanistic eclectic therapeutic approach that allows me to utilize multiple theoretical orientations and techniques such as Solution Focused Therapy, Brief Therapy & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Lonneisha Rutherford, LMSW-C, earned her BSW from Saginaw Valley State University and her MSW from Wayne State University. She works with a variety of groups including children, adolescents, and adults. She acts as a guide to help these groups navigate through depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, mood disorders, behavioral concerns, life transitions, sexuality, and more.
Lonneisha Rutherford, LMSW-C, earned her BSW from Saginaw Valley State University and her MSW from Wayne State University. She works with a variety of groups including children, adolescents, and adults. She acts as a guide to help these groups navigate through depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, mood disorders, behavioral concerns, life transitions, sexuality, and more.
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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.