Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Port Washington, NY

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Karen Arluck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My specialties include: personality disorders (specifically narcissistic personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, schizoid personality disorder), anxiety disorders, eating disorders (including emotional eating and binge eating/food addiction), improving relationships and other interpersonal issues, self-esteem, and others.
My approach is warm, empathic, and creative, and I utilize a collaborative therapeutic process informed by Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt, and Masterson's psychotherapy theories. There are many reasons to come to therapy, and usually a person begins because something is bothering them, and they may be feeling "stuck". In therapy, you can work towards feeling better, improving the areas you are struggling in, and addressing the life obstacles that you may be facing. I believe each person brings their unique strengths to the process as well as issues they would like to resolve.
(347) 682-2790
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Lori Bellan
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I provide a safe, caring environment for my clients where we work together to build a mutually respectful and trusting relationship. My job is to help remove the obstacles in your way so self-realization can take place.
(516) 628-7364
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Laura Lamontanaro
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am a creative, compassionate and versatile clinical psychologist with more than twenty years of experience working with adults, adolescents and children in individual, family and group psychotherapy. Relationship problems bring many individuals into treatment. I work actively in treatment with my clients to increase their self-awareness so that they can identify and overcome emotional blocks and self-image problems that negatively impact their relationships and impede their sense of happiness and personal satisfaction.
(516) 806-6315
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Port Washington, NY 11050
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Haley Rottenberg
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Dr. Rottenberg is a clinical psychologist, licensed in New York State. Dr. Rottenberg specializes in evidence based treatments for children, adolescents, and adults. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you learn skills to effectively manage thoughts, emotions, and urges. Dr. Rottenberg's approach of acceptance and change will help you to understand and validate your current experience while moving toward your life worth living.
(516) 980-5690
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Port Washington, NY 11050
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Better Life Associates LLC
Limited Licensed Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Hi I’m Dr. Ev Kotowska. My passion as a clinician is to orient you towards a healing path that provides you with a deeper sense of purpose and meaning. I am patient-centered and integrate contemporary psychotherapy with eastern meditative and spiritual traditions. My training has covered the lifespan-from infants to elderly adults in multiple settings treating a wide range of mental health and behavioral difficulties that interfere with daily living. I am committed to creating a safe and warm environment utilizing evidence-based techniques and research to inform my practice and to help clients move toward their desired outcome.
(516) 217-3647
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Port Washington, NY 11050
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Vella Consulting Inc
M Ed
Parents in need of guidance with placement in traditional boarding schools, alternative day schools and all kinds of therapeutic placements.
(516) 570-9487
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Port Washington, NY 11050
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Loren Lapenna Goold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York, specializing in children, youth and families. My passion has always been to help children and adolescents find their strengths, learn to become mindful of their emotions and communicate their needs so they can be their best selves. Everyone should have a safe and healing place to work through life's difficulties. My goal is to help children reach their fullest potential and help their families live a more harmonious and happier life together.
(516) 980-5819
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Port Washington, NY 11050
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Michelle A Collins-Greene
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, CGP, FelAGPA
Verified
Verified
I have been in private practice for 30 years treating a wide range of personal and emotional issues for professionals, artists, creative individuals, young adult women, mothers, career women, men in relationships, teenagers in stressful family relationships, parents wanting to improve parent-child relationships of all ages, and couples. I am a Certified Group therapist and have an ongoing Women's Group in the evening.
(516) 767-2166
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Debby Stromberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that talking about your thoughts and feelings with me, in my safe and welcoming office, will help you feel better. My style is friendly and interactive, and I offer feedback. Together, we can explore the history of your life and learn about the patterns that exist. You will soon be able to make the changes that will help you live the life you desire. I specialize in issues related to relationships, family, career, self-esteem, fear, stress/nervousness/anxiety, loneliness/isolation, sadness/depression, body image, food/dieting/weight, parenting, pre-natal/post-natal, and feeling overwhelmed and confused.
(516) 693-8072
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Phyllis Gildston
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, Prof, LMHC, LMFT, LSLP
Verified
Verified
As a licensed Mental Health Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist, & SLP working with children, adolescents, adults, families, I bring to you and your relationships 25+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, 2 PhD DOCTORATES, & specialty training in Couples & Marital Counseling, Family Therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, ANGER Mgmt., Hypnotherapy, Art Therapy, Dream Work, Reiki, Life/Business Coaching, Guided Imagery, Meditation (Zen, TM, Yoga). VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Learn how we help MEND COMMUNICATION & RELATIONSHIP BREAKDOWNS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS such as Anxiety, PTSD, Eating Disorders, OCD, Addictions, Chronic Pain, Anger, Phobias, Learning Dis., etc.
(516) 928-4727
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Marianne F. Walters
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced, licensed clinical psychologist. Sound mental health is more than the absence of mood swings and mental problems. It is something based in reality. It allows you to enjoy your life and meet life's challenges while maintaining a healthy balance between all aspects of your life. I will work with you to achieve your goals and alleviate suffering. The work is conducted in a comfortable, caring and private setting.
(516) 554-0032
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Gabriela Weinberg-gitlin
LMHC, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I center my work with the Hispanic population and conduct sessions in Spanish and English. In my practice, I serve adults, adolescents, children, families and couples for over 20 years. My professional orientation is client-centered and problem solving/solution focused – integrating cognitive and family systems approaches. I offer brief, intermittent and longer term treatments, individual, couples, and family therapy. Referral problems typically include mood disorders, relationship, parenting, family, adolescent behavior and adjustment problems, trauma and abuse issues, anxiety disorders, loss and bereavement and marital issues and post-divorce adjustment.
(516) 986-3104
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Port Washington, NY 11050
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Lynn Higgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical social worker, certified relational psychoanalyst and PsyaD candidate. Whether we are struggling inside of ourselves, with a loved one, or our children, it is helpful to understand why we may be struggling, and what we can do to change things in our lives. Anxiety and /or depression can leave us feeling lost and confused at times. Finding our way back through understanding can be rewarding and helpful. I treat children, adolescents, people who struggle with addictions and are ready for treatment, and families.
(516) 246-2086
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Dr. Regina Louise Cofrin. Gestalt & Hypnotherapy
Counselor, PhD, EdD, LMHC, PROF, HYPNOTH
Verified
Verified
I am committed with consistent care to help you center yourself to discover who you really are underneath the many layers/masks that keep you from feeling 'whole and complete.' Cofrin Care Counseling connects congruently and sees the unique individual that you are! I am compassionate; my creed is that true 'connection' and communication' cure. I make authentic contact through Higher Consciousness to help you to create change through choices. Herein lies your freedom! Cofrin Counseling caters to all ages and diagnosis. I specialize in Adolescents, Family therapy and Couples Counseling utilizing a Gestalt approach to Psychotherapy.
(516) 318-1535
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Otylia 'tilly' McQuay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I currently provide only TELE-HEALTH services. Do you find yourself feeling dissatisfied and unhappy in your relationships? Do you have a hard time managing your emotions? I might be the right match for you. I work with people from all walks of life, struggling with different forms of emotional pain. The focus of my practice is on helping people who have suffered various adverse and traumatic events, and now feel out of control in many aspects of their life: battling feelings of inadequacy, issues in intimate relationships, and chronic anxiety and depression. I frequently work with people affected by narcissistic abuse.
(516) 271-4162
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Port Washington, NY 11050
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Family and Personal Counseling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.
(332) 244-0363
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Samantha Pidgeon
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life can be difficult at times and it takes strength to reach out to someone for help. Through our therapeutic relationship, my goal is to help you gain self-awareness about potential negative thinking patterns and ultimately increase stability and independence. We live in a world of many different stressors and pressures and I hope to help you learn to cope with these issues in a positive way. Mental health is just as important as physical, through all stages of life. I utilize a person-centered approach in order to explore past and current issues in order to help you learn different tools to help you take control of your life.
(516) 614-6962
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Lauren Hoffman
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you having difficulties managing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions? Are you looking to process thoughts, feelings, trauma history, and create a better life worth living? Do you want to develop healthier coping skills, develop healthy boundaries, and improve your communication and decision making skills? Finding a healthy balance can be very challenging to obtain!
(516) 990-2230
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Mark Lazarus
Psychologist, PhD
I provide Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) to enhance your life satisfaction, sense of mastery, and connectedness with others, utilizing a warm, evidence-based, humane, collaborative manner. Therapy is not something I do TO you, but instead, a "journey" that we take together in partnership (and sometimes in laughter). We will go at your pace and focus on YOUR goals for you. I will attempt to build on your strengths and the coping skills you already possess, and to educate you about communication, problem-solving, and stress-management tools that are new to you. I have been in practice for 30 years.
(516) 262-5101
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Alyssa Keegan
Counselor, MHC-LP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you finding that life is difficult to cope with due to lack of control of your emotions? I have a special interest in working with people who experience OCD, anxiety and ADHD. I will create a space where you can be your genuine self while feeling unjudged. Maybe you are unsure what your genuine self is, if so then our space can be the perfect start to discovering it. I know that being vulnerable can be difficult however through therapy, you do not need to face it alone. While beginning this journey of understanding I will guide you in the exploration of yourself as well as help you find acceptance and compassion.
(347) 338-6746
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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.