Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in De Witt, NY
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Fellow, AAMFT with 40+ years experience. Special expertise in working with couples, and individual adults. Training in psychodynamic therapy, systems' and behavioral therapy. Extensive expertise: couples therapy, depression, grief, loss, trauma, abuse and affair recovery, and divorce recovery. Columnist for "Syracuse Post Standard" newspaper "Shrink Rap", 2007- 2014. Featured in PBS Documentary entitled "Pain Runs Deep: Relationship Violence". Interview on NPR, WCNY, and "Brides" Magazine, 2023 and 2024. Recently inducted into Marquis "Who's Who in America", March 2024.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Fellow, AAMFT with 40+ years experience. Special expertise in working with couples, and individual adults. Training in psychodynamic therapy, systems' and behavioral therapy. Extensive expertise: couples therapy, depression, grief, loss, trauma, abuse and affair recovery, and divorce recovery. Columnist for "Syracuse Post Standard" newspaper "Shrink Rap", 2007- 2014. Featured in PBS Documentary entitled "Pain Runs Deep: Relationship Violence". Interview on NPR, WCNY, and "Brides" Magazine, 2023 and 2024. Recently inducted into Marquis "Who's Who in America", March 2024.
Accepting New Clients. Authentic, respectful, accepting: I offer a therapeutic relationship and evidence-based treatment to help you live your best life. I believe that unresolved issues and problems have the power to control the direction of our lives and cause real pain. This pain can take the form of depression, anxiety, trouble regulating emotion, sleep problems and poor self esteem. Problems in relationships as well as coming to terms with loss can often be the hardest ones. Difficulties at work and questioning career choice are other important areas of our life that can be negatively effected.
Accepting New Clients. Authentic, respectful, accepting: I offer a therapeutic relationship and evidence-based treatment to help you live your best life. I believe that unresolved issues and problems have the power to control the direction of our lives and cause real pain. This pain can take the form of depression, anxiety, trouble regulating emotion, sleep problems and poor self esteem. Problems in relationships as well as coming to terms with loss can often be the hardest ones. Difficulties at work and questioning career choice are other important areas of our life that can be negatively effected.
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I help clients work towards their goals in a way that aligns with their values by accessing strengths, identifying resources and overcoming challenges. My training, interpersonal skills and cultural awareness have allowed me to foster meaningful relationships with clients of varying cultural identities in a variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, college clinics and mostly recently telehealth. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY and working towards becoming a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor. I am also pursuing a doctorate in counseling and counselor education.
I help clients work towards their goals in a way that aligns with their values by accessing strengths, identifying resources and overcoming challenges. My training, interpersonal skills and cultural awareness have allowed me to foster meaningful relationships with clients of varying cultural identities in a variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, college clinics and mostly recently telehealth. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY and working towards becoming a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor. I am also pursuing a doctorate in counseling and counselor education.
I specialize in working with folks navigating BPD, anxiety, depression and life transitions.
Therapy with me is collaborative, direct, and grounded in real connection. I bring warmth, curiosity, and a person-centered approach to every session, meeting you wherever you are. You’ll see my personality in our work together—and I hope to see yours too. Therapy can be serious, but it can also be a place where we laugh, get curious, and grow.
I specialize in working with folks navigating BPD, anxiety, depression and life transitions.
Therapy with me is collaborative, direct, and grounded in real connection. I bring warmth, curiosity, and a person-centered approach to every session, meeting you wherever you are. You’ll see my personality in our work together—and I hope to see yours too. Therapy can be serious, but it can also be a place where we laugh, get curious, and grow.
On the outside, you manage. You show up. You handle responsibilities.
But inside you feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally reactive, or stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand. You might overthink conversations, struggle with mood shifts, avoid difficult situations or rely on old habits just to get through stressful days. You’re not broken. You’re likely doing the best you can with the tools you have. What you may need isn’t more pressure- it’s support, clarity, and space to slow down and understand what’s happening beneath the surface.
On the outside, you manage. You show up. You handle responsibilities.
But inside you feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally reactive, or stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand. You might overthink conversations, struggle with mood shifts, avoid difficult situations or rely on old habits just to get through stressful days. You’re not broken. You’re likely doing the best you can with the tools you have. What you may need isn’t more pressure- it’s support, clarity, and space to slow down and understand what’s happening beneath the surface.
Rita Worlock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPMFT, CASAC-T, CCTP, RYT
1 Endorsed
Liverpool, NY 13088
Offering in-person/video/phone appts. I am taking new clients! I am a Clinical Psychotherapist & Social Work Practitioner with 14 yrs. of experience (academic & professional). I consistently find unique solutions for issues my clients face, and I am fully knowledgeable about the current thinking on human services and practice. I am committed to a person-centered, systemic approach that promotes independence and well-being for those under my care. I am direct, authentic, compassionate, creative, and simple in my approach. I like to go deep in my collaborative work with my clients, yet I don't take myself too seriously.
Offering in-person/video/phone appts. I am taking new clients! I am a Clinical Psychotherapist & Social Work Practitioner with 14 yrs. of experience (academic & professional). I consistently find unique solutions for issues my clients face, and I am fully knowledgeable about the current thinking on human services and practice. I am committed to a person-centered, systemic approach that promotes independence and well-being for those under my care. I am direct, authentic, compassionate, creative, and simple in my approach. I like to go deep in my collaborative work with my clients, yet I don't take myself too seriously.
The first step to engage in therapy can be challenging but also empowering. It is my goal to support you in this journey of healing, acceptance, growth and new opportunities. Only you have the power to make changes happen and you deserve to feel supported in the process.
The first step to engage in therapy can be challenging but also empowering. It is my goal to support you in this journey of healing, acceptance, growth and new opportunities. Only you have the power to make changes happen and you deserve to feel supported in the process.
Many have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder or engage in self-harming behaviors.
I provide specialized therapy using Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy (DDP) to help individuals manage intense emotions and reduce self-destructive behaviors. For couples, I offer Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to build stronger, lasting emotional connections. I completed advanced DDP training with its founder, ensuring expert, compassionate care.
Many have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder or engage in self-harming behaviors.
I provide specialized therapy using Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy (DDP) to help individuals manage intense emotions and reduce self-destructive behaviors. For couples, I offer Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to build stronger, lasting emotional connections. I completed advanced DDP training with its founder, ensuring expert, compassionate care.
We offer virtual group therapy for people experiencing a range of mental health conditions, including Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, Grief, and Substance Abuse.
Group therapy has been proven to be as effective as individual therapy, with unique benefits, including access to different perspectives, increased self-awareness, improved communication & socialization skills, accountability, and affordability.
We offer virtual group therapy for people experiencing a range of mental health conditions, including Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, Grief, and Substance Abuse.
Group therapy has been proven to be as effective as individual therapy, with unique benefits, including access to different perspectives, increased self-awareness, improved communication & socialization skills, accountability, and affordability.
In my 28 years as a psychotherapist, it continues to be a humbling experience to witness my clients transform into the person they never believed they could be. I understand how difficult it is to come into therapy and why it is so important for me to build a safe and trusting relationship with you. I take a down to earth and respectful therapeutic approach to create a welcoming and healing environment. I am committed to helping my clients become the best version of themselves by tailoring my theraputic approach to fit the unique needs of each individual, couple or family.
In my 28 years as a psychotherapist, it continues to be a humbling experience to witness my clients transform into the person they never believed they could be. I understand how difficult it is to come into therapy and why it is so important for me to build a safe and trusting relationship with you. I take a down to earth and respectful therapeutic approach to create a welcoming and healing environment. I am committed to helping my clients become the best version of themselves by tailoring my theraputic approach to fit the unique needs of each individual, couple or family.
I’m so glad you’re here! Therapy with me is a space where you can be yourself, take a breath, and explore what’s really going on— without judgment. I’m a firm believer people do the best they can with what they know and nobody deserves to suffer alone.
Are you a teen or young adult who often feels sad, irritable, or completely drained? Does anxiety sit like a constant weight on your chest? Maybe you’re stuck in self-doubt, struggling with body image, or feeling like you’re never enough. Or as a parent, you feel lost and unsure how to support your child.
I’m so glad you’re here! Therapy with me is a space where you can be yourself, take a breath, and explore what’s really going on— without judgment. I’m a firm believer people do the best they can with what they know and nobody deserves to suffer alone.
Are you a teen or young adult who often feels sad, irritable, or completely drained? Does anxiety sit like a constant weight on your chest? Maybe you’re stuck in self-doubt, struggling with body image, or feeling like you’re never enough. Or as a parent, you feel lost and unsure how to support your child.
Hello, my name is Joseph Abbott. Over the past 24 years the journey in my career in Social Work has led me down a path of supporting clients in becoming happier, and healthier; leading to living more fulfilling lives. When doing so, the most important aspects to achieving and attaining happiness and stable mental health are, promoting the well-being of clients, allowing self-determination, giving informed consent, being competent, being culturally aware, understanding and practicing social diversity, and maintaining client confidentiality.
Hello, my name is Joseph Abbott. Over the past 24 years the journey in my career in Social Work has led me down a path of supporting clients in becoming happier, and healthier; leading to living more fulfilling lives. When doing so, the most important aspects to achieving and attaining happiness and stable mental health are, promoting the well-being of clients, allowing self-determination, giving informed consent, being competent, being culturally aware, understanding and practicing social diversity, and maintaining client confidentiality.
I am fully trained in DBT and EMDR and have completed additional trainings for treatment of trauma, anxiety, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Life is hard. Time flies by and you often feel you no longer can keep up with daily life. You feel like you aren’t being your authentic self and have no time left for you by the end of the day. Everyone else’s needs come first and you have difficulty saying no or setting limits that feel good. Your relationships struggle. Your emotions often feel out of control and unmanageable. Loved ones make comments that you’re too “sensitive” or “dramatic”. Your daily life is suffering and you no longer know how to reach your goals, you may no longer even know what your goals are. You just know you’re unhappy and something needs to change.
I am fully trained in DBT and EMDR and have completed additional trainings for treatment of trauma, anxiety, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Life is hard. Time flies by and you often feel you no longer can keep up with daily life. You feel like you aren’t being your authentic self and have no time left for you by the end of the day. Everyone else’s needs come first and you have difficulty saying no or setting limits that feel good. Your relationships struggle. Your emotions often feel out of control and unmanageable. Loved ones make comments that you’re too “sensitive” or “dramatic”. Your daily life is suffering and you no longer know how to reach your goals, you may no longer even know what your goals are. You just know you’re unhappy and something needs to change.
My primary focus of therapeutic services is to provide a conducive, safe, and confidential format that will ensure personal growth. Enabling the individual to regain functional capabilities which is the ultimate goal. In order to regain functionality and growth individuals in therapeutic settings may have to discuss pleasant/unpleasant aspects of their lives and may experience uncomfortable feelings such as anxiety, fear, shame, guilt, hatred, anger, and frustration. However, through counseling, clients learn how to appreciate themselves, make better decisions and become more open about themselves and the world they live in.
My primary focus of therapeutic services is to provide a conducive, safe, and confidential format that will ensure personal growth. Enabling the individual to regain functional capabilities which is the ultimate goal. In order to regain functionality and growth individuals in therapeutic settings may have to discuss pleasant/unpleasant aspects of their lives and may experience uncomfortable feelings such as anxiety, fear, shame, guilt, hatred, anger, and frustration. However, through counseling, clients learn how to appreciate themselves, make better decisions and become more open about themselves and the world they live in.
Do you feel like you are too much, and also not enough? You may have learned to compensate for your challenges by adopting various strategies like masking and people pleasing. You may think other people have similar struggles, but are just better at handling them. When you live that way for a long time it is difficult to know yourself, your needs, your strengths, and even your problems. My affirming approach supports clients learning to see and accept themselves for who they are unconditionally. I trust your internal wisdom and believe you deserve to live fully without exhaustion, shame, guilt, and resentment.
Do you feel like you are too much, and also not enough? You may have learned to compensate for your challenges by adopting various strategies like masking and people pleasing. You may think other people have similar struggles, but are just better at handling them. When you live that way for a long time it is difficult to know yourself, your needs, your strengths, and even your problems. My affirming approach supports clients learning to see and accept themselves for who they are unconditionally. I trust your internal wisdom and believe you deserve to live fully without exhaustion, shame, guilt, and resentment.
Welcome. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. At Step Ahead, we provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe to explore, heal, and grow.
We are a small, strength-based group practice working with individuals of all ages, as well as couples and families. Our therapists are trained in evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused therapies such as IFS and EMDR. We tailor our approach to meet your unique needs and goals.
Our top priority is helping you
Welcome. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. At Step Ahead, we provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe to explore, heal, and grow.
We are a small, strength-based group practice working with individuals of all ages, as well as couples and families. Our therapists are trained in evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused therapies such as IFS and EMDR. We tailor our approach to meet your unique needs and goals.
Our top priority is helping you
I've worked as a therapist for 40 years, and have, I believe, developed competence in helping adults', families', couples' and children's (10 - 18yo) needs: communication, parenting, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, family dynamics and adjustment disorders. I strive to adopt an approach that is conversational, comfortable and non - judgemental. Clients have reported feeling at ease and free to "be themselves".
I employ a variety of interventions and approaches including Cognitive Behavioral (what we think determines what we feel and do), brief, family systems, structural and all others to assist most effectively.
I've worked as a therapist for 40 years, and have, I believe, developed competence in helping adults', families', couples' and children's (10 - 18yo) needs: communication, parenting, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, family dynamics and adjustment disorders. I strive to adopt an approach that is conversational, comfortable and non - judgemental. Clients have reported feeling at ease and free to "be themselves".
I employ a variety of interventions and approaches including Cognitive Behavioral (what we think determines what we feel and do), brief, family systems, structural and all others to assist most effectively.
I am dedicated to working with individuals and/or couples, who have faced the complexities of trauma, grief, mood disorders, low self-esteem, emotional blocks, those who encounter challenges in interpersonal connections and their connection to themselves. If any of these experiences resonates with you. I welcome the opportunity to support you in your healing journey. I deeply value working with individuals/couples who are ready to engage in the transformative process of therapy in innovative ways. Together we'll forge a beautiful new path in your life.
I am dedicated to working with individuals and/or couples, who have faced the complexities of trauma, grief, mood disorders, low self-esteem, emotional blocks, those who encounter challenges in interpersonal connections and their connection to themselves. If any of these experiences resonates with you. I welcome the opportunity to support you in your healing journey. I deeply value working with individuals/couples who are ready to engage in the transformative process of therapy in innovative ways. Together we'll forge a beautiful new path in your life.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite like yourself, unsure how to move forward. Many of my clients come to therapy navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, or life transitions, seeking a space to slow down, feel understood, and reconnect with themselves.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite like yourself, unsure how to move forward. Many of my clients come to therapy navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, or life transitions, seeking a space to slow down, feel understood, and reconnect with themselves.
Are you ready to stop being defined by your past? I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and groups heal from trauma, anxiety, and relational distress. If you value authenticity and are ready to move past what holds you back, I provide a safe, supportive space to do that work. My focus is on helping you create meaningful change so you can finally build the confidence, connection, and emotional stability you deserve.
Are you ready to stop being defined by your past? I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and groups heal from trauma, anxiety, and relational distress. If you value authenticity and are ready to move past what holds you back, I provide a safe, supportive space to do that work. My focus is on helping you create meaningful change so you can finally build the confidence, connection, and emotional stability you deserve.
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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.