Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Lees Summit, MO
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Rachael Julstrom
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating disorders that have Big Emotions attached to them such as Post-traumatic Stress,
Borderline
Personality, and BiPolar Disorders.
Book Online 24/7- 16 and older (In-person & Online) I am here to listen and understanding where you are. Everyone has a story they need to process. Often times when we are not heard it leads to big emotions that do not know where to go. If you are in need of being listen to and want to learn new ways of coping then DBT is a great fit. I meet you where you are and work with with is working and build from there. We are not here to put you on the path we think you need to be on, but help you find and develop one for yourself. Let us walk that path together.

Whitney Davison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with adults and teens age 14+ on problems ranging from getting over a breakup to overcoming a lifetime of trauma. I use humor and compassion alongside technique and knowledge to help clients calm their thoughts, develop meaningful connections with others, and resolve even long-standing problems. I use concepts from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, and psychodynamic techniques to identify and challenge damaging thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors, ultimately helping clients create a story of themselves that is authentic and empowering.

Alexandria Fortenbery
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Being a human can be tough and life gets heavy sometimes, but you don't have to do it alone. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, I can help you process these complicated feelings and find a way forward.
Not accepting new clients

Adam May
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Not Taking New Clients. All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination." Those who are suffering from issues related to any major mental health or stress concerns; such as anxiety, CAN regain the direction they may have lost in their life. If you or your child feels lost, I am dedicated to ensure that the individual builds their life back to where it is meant to be. A quality life worth living is important. Do you want to make that effective change?

Diana Hughes Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
With each stage in life, we are faced with new challenges. Sometimes new challenges may be too difficult to deal with alone and other times, we carry old problems with us. In order to live a happier, healthier life, we need to address those problems head on. With years of experience as a high school teacher and now as a counselor, I have experience working with adolescent problems, divorce or separation, foster and adoption, loss, cultural challenges, and coping skills. I have worked with clients that only speak Spanish and am accepting of all sexual orientations. My goal is to provide a safe, judgement-free space for you.

Kimberly J Bell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The decision to see a counselor may be intimidating or overwhelming. Sometimes we need to seek help outside family and friends. It is not easy to walk through the door and talk to a complete stranger. I want you to know, I have been where you are right now, and I hope you will reach out. I work with individuals who struggle with abandonment/trauma/abuse. I also work with couples who struggle with communication/infidelity/trust/conflict resolution. Investing in yourself and your relationships will be the most important investment of your lifetime.

Ellie Mental Health - Lee's Summit, MO
Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
At Ellie Mental Health, we pride ourselves on achieving provider diversity of identity and skills so that our team can see clients for wide ranges and combinations of issues. Our providers see children, adults, couples, and families. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. Ellie strives to find the perfect provider that you can vibe with, whether it is your first experience with therapy, or you've had services in the past.

Patrick P Pruitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW, CADC, MAC, CRADC
Verified
Verified
I am only seeing clients virtually at this time. I have gravitated toward working with people who have experienced trauma, anxiety and depressive issues. I provide a judgment-free, supportive setting and aid the client in identifying their own inner strengths to help them find solutions to whatever difficulties they are experiencing. People want to feel safe and valued and I believe I can help with this. I believe people want quality services at a reasonable price. I can provide this as well.

Susan L Waldo
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to form a close working relationship to resolve their concerns. I appreciate straightforward communication where clients provide me with honest feedback regarding the helpfulness (or not) of the interventions I recommend. With this information, treatment is adapted to fit the client's preferred style for healing. Clients and I forge a emotionally healing relationship wherein we identify treatment strategies to enhance emotional well-being, problem-solving, communication, symptom reduction, and personal growth.

Wendy Hawkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe we all have the right to our own belief systems but often times sharing those with someone who is a complete stranger can be intimidating. I offer you a safe space to be YOU. I am a spiritual being that is open to embracing dialogue around non-traditional ways of thinking and believing. Because the client-therapist is an important relationship, my goal is to provide a high-quality service to you that includes quick and responsive communication as well as a huge library of resources to give you the tools you need for an action based and humanistic therapy process. I enjoy working with women and couples!

Erin Bell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, S-MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I see a variety of clients in various life situations and complexities, and I view the space you share with me an honor and privilege. It’s a big step in committing to understanding what's happening for you and reaching out for help. I respect your desire for understanding yourself and the situation you're in, for a deeper level of self-reflection, and a desire for implementing change. You're already doing hard work right now searching for the right fit, and in valuing personal growth and investing in yourself by reaching out. I look forward to connecting with you. I am committed to walking alongside of you every step of the way!
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Christine Mize
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Sharing your story takes courage. I strive to create a safe space where you can be your authentic self. I believe in the power of vulnerability to make meaningful connections and find inner peace, acceptance, and hope for change.
Not accepting new clients

Katie Grabow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My passion is to provide a empathetic and nonjudgmental space for clients struggling with Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, anxiety, body dysmorphia, body image issues, shame, depression, and recovering from past traumas. My approach to healing is through developing a trusting therapeutic alliance. Looking at the social, cultural, familial, learning, and peer influences, as well as the genetic factors, personality traits, and biological factors out of our control is important to understand what brought you here today. Our experiences, both good and bad, shape who we are.

Healing Grace Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Manager at Healing Grace Counseling Center, Northland. We are a full service mental health counseling center serving children, teenagers, adults, older adults, couples and families. We have experience treating child behavioral concerns, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, grief/loss, trauma, marriage and family conflict, as well as many other issues impacting mental health and wellness.
Not accepting new clients

Meagan Freund Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I provide a safe environment for women to process through and learn to manage depression, anxiety, and trauma. Individual women will find a calm and relaxing place to work through life stress, relationship issues, and hurts by way of a client centered, CBT approach and trauma-based techniques such as EMDR. I focus highly on building a trusting relationship with each individual while processing and moving forward in a healthy way.

Fred Mayfield
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LCMFT
Verified
Verified
I am grateful to have been a part of helping so many individuals, couples, and blending families resolve their issues over the past 35 years. While the experience has honed my therapy skills, each new person or relationship is unique and requires exploring solutions that fit their individual personality.
Addiction Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My ideal client is one who does not know why they need a therapeutic relationship (resistant) or how their problems got them to the place of discomfort (denial); a person that is no longer comfortable in their own skin and cannot live in that condition anymore. MRT Adult/ Juvenile Facilitator, MRT Domestic Violence Facilitator, EMDR trained, Gottman (Level 1), SMART/SMART Friends and Family Facilitator,Battling Shadows Facilitator.Certified Family Trauma Professional, Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialist, SOTP (Sex Offender Treatment Provider).
Not accepting new clients

Marni Marie Shrum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have a Master's in Counseling Psychology from Avila University and a Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia with training in Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Gottman Method Couple's Therapy & Play Therapy. Beyond my education, I have experience working with children ages 3 and up, adolescents, and adults with a variety of mental health issues, including severe and persistent mental illnesses, addictions, trauma, abuse, neglect, couples and relationship issues, grief and loss, and mood/anxiety disorders. I use a multidisciplinary approach based on the individual and their specific need and therefore use a variety of therapeutic models.

Dan Gabbert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CSAT, CMAT, LPC, LCPC
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Our practice focuses on sexual addiction - for the addict, the partner and the couple. If you struggle with sex addiction (including pornography) you need someone who understands this addiction and has a plan for your recovery. We do. If you are the partner of a sex addict, it's important to take care of yourself and seek counsel from a compassionate therapist who understands your situation. Both the addict and the betrayed partner get better faster with a highly trained, highly focused supportive therapy team. Men and women have regained and even improved relationships through their work with us.

Mary J Yanics Phd
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Psychotherapy is for individuals who are motivated to make positive changes in their lives. Some individuals seek out therapy to improve their lives and to help recognize and remove barriers to a healthy lifestyle, relationships, and productivity. While others find that troubling symptoms of anxiety, depression, failed relationships, chronic pain, and loss are too intense to manage on their own. I work with individuals presenting with a range of emotional and psychological needs in a safe and respectful atmosphere. I respect and encourage individuals' motivation to change and help them develop their own internal resources to make lasting positive changes.
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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.