Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Portland, OR
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Nicole Lapotin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about supporting people as they grow into their best selves, learn to be seen for who they are rather than what they look like, and strive to accept imperfections and pain with greater self-compassion. I treat eating disorders (binge eating, bulimia, anorexia, exercise addiction), anxiety, depression, traits of
borderline
personality, interpersonal trauma, and relationship problems in families and couples. I believe that a collaborative and accepting relationship is needed for people to change and heal.
Pam Snyder Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACT, BC-TMH
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with adult children of narcissistic,
borderline
and emotionally immature parents.
Now accepting new clients online. I help college students and women live confident and passionate lives. Transitioning from high school to college can take new college students by surprise. I help college students process their newfound independence, and learn how to be successful academically, socially and emotionally.
Charmaine Read
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
NOW Accepting new clients! I believe that a good fit and feeling confident with your therapist is the first step in reaching your therapeutic goals. Since 2011, I have worked with a wide array of clients and I have specific experience working with people who experience depression, anxiety, Bipolar,
Borderline
Personality Disorder, life transitions, stress, self-esteem challenges, women’s issues, trauma, and more. Since everyone is different, I utilize a variety of approaches to help people attain the life they desire and deserve. These include but are not limited to CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and solution focused therapy.
Fonda Tokushige
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating adults with: Relationship & Couples Issues, Trauma and PTSD,
Borderline
Personality Disorder and Mood & Anxiety Disorders, Our emotions and feelings take a toll when they go unaddressed, affecting our relationships, self-worth and general life satisfaction. So often, these emotional problems stem from our family-of-origin and intergenerational traumas & wounds. While we can feel that something is wrong, the path to healing, recovery and health can feel messy and out-of-reach. Our feelings are not a reflection of reality because we can experience freedom from the dysfunctional patterns in our lives.
Christopher Creaturo
LPC Intern, MA
Verified
Verified
I specialize in EMDR for trauma, Internal Family Systems for meeting and healing our Exiled parts; Mentalization Based Therapy for issues such as
Borderline
Personality Disorder; Jungian techniques such as working with dreams, Attachment-informed strategies to improve relationships, and other perspectives useful for a healing connection.
Now taking new clients on a limited basis. Therapy is about building a space where we can be honest and free of judgement, then watch as our best self emerges. Traumas big and small can make life feel like a minefield and cause us to question our own self-worth. Therapy is a tool for powerful healing, practicing a secure attached connection, and revealing a clearer picture of who we are and who we aim to be.
Cary Lazara Coll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want" Lao Tzu Power comes from being open to exploring your inner strength as a means of gaining insight and knowledge. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, compassionate space for self-discovery. Through the Empowerment Model I use an eclectic, client centered, and strength based approach to finding healing and growth in the midst of challenges. By exploring the origin of symptoms and how they influence thoughts and behaviors we can overcome obstacles to feeling genuine health and wellness.
Alicia L Paz
MA
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Enrollment for my virtual DBT group is open, and our next cohort starts on May 8th. Our group includes a weekly 75-minute DBT group, monthly 30-minute individual session with myself, a custom workbook, and support from peers and professionals in our community site. My goal is to assist clients in learning and utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills in their daily lives. DBT can help with mental health, relationship, and career issues. I work with people from all backgrounds to celebrate their success.
Carol L Penn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical psychologist, licensed since 1986. My husband and I moved to Portland recently, and are enjoying the energy and cultural richness of the city. I enjoy traveling, yoga, jogging, and of course visiting our grandchildren. I particularly enjoy working with people who feel "stuck" and are interested in developing insight into the roots of the issues which keep them from moving forward in their lives; however, I appreciate the unique needs of each individual and am flexible in meeting their needs.
Tracy Jendritza
Psychologist, PsyD, DBT-LBC
Verified
Verified
I firmly believe that growth has two paths. To truly flourish, one must balance a desire for change with a true willingness to accept oneselve for who you are. A treatment that embraces this idea is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and it's the core philosophy I use with my patients every day. In treatment, DBT concepts focus on changing things that are getting in the way of living the life you want, while accepting yourself unconditionally. The focus is to develop a life worth living. My program offers a full finality DBT which includes individual therapy, group skills training, and phone consultation.
Crystal Wilkes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Hello!! Thank you for stopping by my profile. I provide therapy to older adolescents and adults. My specialized training and treatment focus is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, trauma, suicidal ideation and self-harm. These types of therapies focus on teaching skills to manage overwhelming emotions and behaviors you would like to change. While making changes is important, my practice is heavily influenced by mindfulness, acceptance and compassion.
Danielle LaBruzzo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NBCC
Verified
Verified
As a therapist who has been in practice for 9 years, I have a wealth of both experience and knowledge. I draw on my clinical experience to help my clients learn the skills to enhance their quality of life, break old patterns, and accept themselves in order to move past unprocessed shame and live in the present moment. I am effective at getting to the heart of the issue with my clients and in using evidence-based practices to provide structured, concrete skill building, as well as to create a validating environment. I would describe my therapeutic style as compassionate, understanding and efficient.
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Charmagne Westcott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
You may appear "fine" to those around you, but inside your emotions are growing more and more intense and out of control. You no longer feel the connection you once did with the people who mean the most to you. You're overwhelmed by the constant pressure to meet an ever-increasing number of new expectations and demands. You desperately want to, "just let it go," but you don't know how. You wonder how you got to this place. You're here because you're barely able to keep your head above water and if you don't get help soon, you're afraid you might go under.
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Riva Stoudt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
You've finally decided: you're tired of repeating the patterns that leave you feeling stuck, frustrated and disconnected. Sure - you've done well for yourself in a lot of ways. But then something happened that shook it all up. Maybe it was having a kid. Maybe it was a divorce...or a second divorce. Or maybe you just woke up one day with the realization that you're not showing up as who you want to be in the world, and you don't have endless time in front of you to figure it all out anymore. Wherever you're at right now, you know you're not going to get where you want to be by doing the same old shit you've always done.
Kathryn Valero
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Do you experience intense and unmanageable emotions? Do you often find yourself acting impulsively and engaging in self-defeating behaviors? Does it seem like you are simply surviving the journey of life rather than enjoying it? Change is possible! I am glad you are interested in counseling with me and I look forward to hearing your story. Through therapy I can help you learn new ways to cope with current difficulties, as well as heal old wounds. I will strive to help you discover your own inner strength and become your best self.
Jacqueline Lydston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified
Verified
I treat adults with PTSD, personality disorders, survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, religious trauma, people with suicidal thoughts or self harm, depression, grief, loss, and many other issues. I also see clients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I work with folks on issues regarding family life: parenting and other relationships. In your therapy, I will work carefully to provide a calm, warm, safe space in which to explore your unique self, and what happiness, satisfaction, and fulfillment look like for you. As therapy progresses, we will talk about everything that is important to you.
Melissa Burr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I enjoy working with many types of concerns and challenges, as well as folks with alternative lifestyles and identities. I have experience working with the Davis community and UCD faculty, staff and students for over 10 years, as well as two years experience working at The Gender Health Center in Sacramento.
Kimberly Morehouse
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My goal as your therapist is to help you find the parts of yourself that are wounded and guide/teach you how to heal those areas. I’m eclectic in my approach when it comes to therapy. I incorporate a variety of therapeutic orientations to tailor your sessions specific to your needs.
Not accepting new clients
Chris Lehman
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
As a counselor, I'm here to help. I am humbled to be of service helping you grow, heal, and learn from the challenges you face. It is my experience that people often come to counseling, " tangled up " from their own experiences, thoughts and feelings. Just the act of giving that gift of counseling support to yourself, taking time out from your daily life, and creating that space for reflection can bring immediate and lasting relief.
Anne Sophie Houdek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Dear Potential Client!
Have you lost someone and can't seem to move on? Do you find that unresolved abuse issues still bother you and get in the way of daily functioning? Are you not able to create the intimacy and closeness you desire in relationships and find yourself repeating the same patterns that you know don't work? Is your confidence level not where you want it to be? Do you and your partner struggle with how to best parent? Is anxiety and depression causing you to isolate, worry a lot, lose sleep, feel hopeless? I can help!
Dr. David Ixtlahuac
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I believe that human connection begins with exploring our own vulnerabilities. My human experience has led me to process moments of disappointment and pain. I experienced challenges and I experienced successes. Everything from difficult breakups to investing in healthy relationships. I continue to learn and transform from all of this because life has its ebbs and flows which I use to find inner balance.
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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.