Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Trafford, PA
Virgil Walker, NCC LPC. Pittsburgh, PA. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I believe that each person deserves to be treated with compassion and understanding. My approach to therapy emphasizes collaboration and mutual respect, fostering a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. I have experience working with adult clients facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues. Together, we will set meaningful goals and develop positive coping strategies, empowering you to create lasting change in your life.
Virgil Walker, NCC LPC. Pittsburgh, PA. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I believe that each person deserves to be treated with compassion and understanding. My approach to therapy emphasizes collaboration and mutual respect, fostering a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. I have experience working with adult clients facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues. Together, we will set meaningful goals and develop positive coping strategies, empowering you to create lasting change in your life.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
We all experience difficulties, and at times it can be tough to sort through our thoughts and feelings alone. I believe that we all have patterns of reactions that arise in our thoughts and behaviors. Some of these patterns may be healthy and some unhealthy. I like to think of the therapeutic environment as a safe place to sort through what makes us, “us”. Within this environment we hope to become more aware of our patterns and decision making. With increased awareness we can make the decisions on what continues to work for us and what no longer serves us well.
We all experience difficulties, and at times it can be tough to sort through our thoughts and feelings alone. I believe that we all have patterns of reactions that arise in our thoughts and behaviors. Some of these patterns may be healthy and some unhealthy. I like to think of the therapeutic environment as a safe place to sort through what makes us, “us”. Within this environment we hope to become more aware of our patterns and decision making. With increased awareness we can make the decisions on what continues to work for us and what no longer serves us well.
Dawn L Elder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Trafford, PA 15085
Not accepting new clients
I am a Nationally Certified Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in the treatment of adults/teens seeking mental health therapy. I have worked with a myriad of different mental health conditions including, but not limited to, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Eating Disorders, Addictions, etc.Voted Top Psychotherapist in the area by The Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare, I go above and beyond for each of my patients. I give 150% to teach patients healthy productive coping skills to cope with difficult current life circumstances, long standing deep rooted personal issues and traumatic events. I help patients transform negative personal experiences into their own personal strength and growth!
I am a Nationally Certified Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in the treatment of adults/teens seeking mental health therapy. I have worked with a myriad of different mental health conditions including, but not limited to, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Eating Disorders, Addictions, etc.Voted Top Psychotherapist in the area by The Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare, I go above and beyond for each of my patients. I give 150% to teach patients healthy productive coping skills to cope with difficult current life circumstances, long standing deep rooted personal issues and traumatic events. I help patients transform negative personal experiences into their own personal strength and growth!
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I am trained in providing counseling to individuals who have experienced complex relationships with others and their self. I aim to assist and guide clients through further exploration into the depths of their being as well as their roles in this world. Through my own experiences and formal training I offer a unique perspective that helps unveil the truths and paths for each individual.
I am trained in providing counseling to individuals who have experienced complex relationships with others and their self. I aim to assist and guide clients through further exploration into the depths of their being as well as their roles in this world. Through my own experiences and formal training I offer a unique perspective that helps unveil the truths and paths for each individual.
Have you ever asked yourself, "When will I be happy?" Are there areas of your life that feel unfulfilling or challenging? Do daily pressures leave you overwhelmed and unable to relax? Are you yearning for healthier, more meaningful relationships? If so, counseling could be the transformative experience you need. I have successfully helped many individuals navigate these concerns. Together, we can explore what’s holding you back from the life you envision. My goal is to assist you in uncovering obstacles to your progress, opening the door to resolution and personal growth. Your potential for success is limitless.
Have you ever asked yourself, "When will I be happy?" Are there areas of your life that feel unfulfilling or challenging? Do daily pressures leave you overwhelmed and unable to relax? Are you yearning for healthier, more meaningful relationships? If so, counseling could be the transformative experience you need. I have successfully helped many individuals navigate these concerns. Together, we can explore what’s holding you back from the life you envision. My goal is to assist you in uncovering obstacles to your progress, opening the door to resolution and personal growth. Your potential for success is limitless.
Do you find yourself thinking that you're "crazy," "broken," or "unfixable." Are your relationships with others going down the drain? Are you tired of feeling like your friendships, job, life, etc. are completely unstable and on the verge of breaking? Do you worry that loved ones will abandon you?
Do you find yourself thinking that you're "crazy," "broken," or "unfixable." Are your relationships with others going down the drain? Are you tired of feeling like your friendships, job, life, etc. are completely unstable and on the verge of breaking? Do you worry that loved ones will abandon you?
I have over 25 years as an experienced counselor in a variety of settings. I have worked over the years in home, school, community, residential, hospital and outpatient settings. My therapy is based on an Adlerian approach as well as advanced trainings in DBT, anxiety issues including OCD, depressive issues including MDD, ADHD, mood disorders, strength-based therapy, family therapy, and relationship dynamics. I love to use visualization techniques as well as incorporate current research solutions, workbooks, and training materials into my current practice.
I have over 25 years as an experienced counselor in a variety of settings. I have worked over the years in home, school, community, residential, hospital and outpatient settings. My therapy is based on an Adlerian approach as well as advanced trainings in DBT, anxiety issues including OCD, depressive issues including MDD, ADHD, mood disorders, strength-based therapy, family therapy, and relationship dynamics. I love to use visualization techniques as well as incorporate current research solutions, workbooks, and training materials into my current practice.
Virgil Walker, NCC LPC. Pittsburgh, PA. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I believe that each person deserves to be treated with compassion and understanding. My approach to therapy emphasizes collaboration and mutual respect, fostering a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. I have experience working with adult clients facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues. Together, we will set meaningful goals and develop positive coping strategies, empowering you to create lasting change in your life.
Virgil Walker, NCC LPC. Pittsburgh, PA. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I believe that each person deserves to be treated with compassion and understanding. My approach to therapy emphasizes collaboration and mutual respect, fostering a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. I have experience working with adult clients facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues. Together, we will set meaningful goals and develop positive coping strategies, empowering you to create lasting change in your life.
I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, borderline personality disorder, and spirituality.
Have you went through a traumatic experience, struggling with depression, anxiety, or any other mental health concern? Not confident with how to cope on your own anymore? I would be privileged to be your therapist to encourage, support and help you through your mental healing!
I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, borderline personality disorder, and spirituality.
Have you went through a traumatic experience, struggling with depression, anxiety, or any other mental health concern? Not confident with how to cope on your own anymore? I would be privileged to be your therapist to encourage, support and help you through your mental healing!
Everyone has their capacity for happiness and I want to help you find it. Happiness comes from creating connection to ourselves, our environments, our purpose, and others. I help adults looking for assistance in improving their lives and breaking through old patterns of behaviors. I help those looking for direction, purpose, and answers to questions about their experiences. People ask themselves why they keep having the same things happen over and over in their life, I can help figure out those patterns and help to eliminate them so that you can move forward.
Everyone has their capacity for happiness and I want to help you find it. Happiness comes from creating connection to ourselves, our environments, our purpose, and others. I help adults looking for assistance in improving their lives and breaking through old patterns of behaviors. I help those looking for direction, purpose, and answers to questions about their experiences. People ask themselves why they keep having the same things happen over and over in their life, I can help figure out those patterns and help to eliminate them so that you can move forward.
I am licensed in the state of Pennsylvania and can only accept clients in Pennsylvania. I have 30+ years as an experienced counselor in a variety of settings. I have worked over the years in home, school, community, residential, hospital and outpatient settings. My therapy is based on an Adlerian approach as well as advanced trainings in Bipolar, DBT, anxiety, women's issues, depressive issues including MDD, mood disorders, strength-based therapy, couples and relationship dynamics. I love to use visualization techniques as well as incorporate current research solutions, workbooks, and training materials into my current practice.
I am licensed in the state of Pennsylvania and can only accept clients in Pennsylvania. I have 30+ years as an experienced counselor in a variety of settings. I have worked over the years in home, school, community, residential, hospital and outpatient settings. My therapy is based on an Adlerian approach as well as advanced trainings in Bipolar, DBT, anxiety, women's issues, depressive issues including MDD, mood disorders, strength-based therapy, couples and relationship dynamics. I love to use visualization techniques as well as incorporate current research solutions, workbooks, and training materials into my current practice.
I work with individuals across all ages — from children to seniors — providing support for those dealing with bipolar disorder, BPD, burnout, and other mental health concerns.
In sessions, you can expect a space where your experiences are respected and valued. I draw from DBT, ACT, FBT, and CBT, while also using creative approaches like art therapy when helpful. Online therapy with me is flexible, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs and preferences.
I work with individuals across all ages — from children to seniors — providing support for those dealing with bipolar disorder, BPD, burnout, and other mental health concerns.
In sessions, you can expect a space where your experiences are respected and valued. I draw from DBT, ACT, FBT, and CBT, while also using creative approaches like art therapy when helpful. Online therapy with me is flexible, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs and preferences.
Holly Danner/Positive Pathways Psychotherapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, EMDR-C, MHA
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Living in fight, flight, or freeze? Are you spiraling, experiencing decision paralysis, self-sabotaging, shutting down or adrenaline dumping? Perhaps escapism, hyperindependence, or dissociation has left you feeling disconnected. Yet, rejection sensitivity, codependency, or social anxiety hold you back from living the life you deserve. If so, you may be living in survival mode. Through co-regulation, where I see your strengths, and offer a judgment-free, supportive milieu, I strive to help those experiencing anxiety, disordered eating, and relational and childhood trauma truly thrive, not only survive.
Living in fight, flight, or freeze? Are you spiraling, experiencing decision paralysis, self-sabotaging, shutting down or adrenaline dumping? Perhaps escapism, hyperindependence, or dissociation has left you feeling disconnected. Yet, rejection sensitivity, codependency, or social anxiety hold you back from living the life you deserve. If so, you may be living in survival mode. Through co-regulation, where I see your strengths, and offer a judgment-free, supportive milieu, I strive to help those experiencing anxiety, disordered eating, and relational and childhood trauma truly thrive, not only survive.
Hello! I'm Sarah, a Licensed Social Worker. As someone who comes from a background with over a decade of experience in the wellness field—as a massage therapist, yoga instructor, and Reiki practitioner—my approach to therapy is deeply rooted in a holistic understanding of the mind-body-emotion connection. I’m passionate about helping people feel seen, heard, and understood, which I believe is an essential foundation for healing and growth. My work centers on individuals who are grappling with trauma, anxiety, or chronic patterns of emotional distress.
Hello! I'm Sarah, a Licensed Social Worker. As someone who comes from a background with over a decade of experience in the wellness field—as a massage therapist, yoga instructor, and Reiki practitioner—my approach to therapy is deeply rooted in a holistic understanding of the mind-body-emotion connection. I’m passionate about helping people feel seen, heard, and understood, which I believe is an essential foundation for healing and growth. My work centers on individuals who are grappling with trauma, anxiety, or chronic patterns of emotional distress.
Brandi Gurcak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
3 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Waitlist for new clients
Specializing in attachment and trauma, I work with individuals who are seeking to gain greater freedom to make choices around how they live in the world. This may include increasing overall well-being, developing resources for coping, and/or creating a clearer sense of purpose. Often our negative experiences can result in disconnection from our relationships, dissociation or difficulty participating wholly in our experiences, and addictive patterns. Therapy can help us to return to a more intuitive way of living which is centered in curiosity and compassion through connection.
Specializing in attachment and trauma, I work with individuals who are seeking to gain greater freedom to make choices around how they live in the world. This may include increasing overall well-being, developing resources for coping, and/or creating a clearer sense of purpose. Often our negative experiences can result in disconnection from our relationships, dissociation or difficulty participating wholly in our experiences, and addictive patterns. Therapy can help us to return to a more intuitive way of living which is centered in curiosity and compassion through connection.
Jasmine Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Open sessions come Oct/Nov (primarily evening). You don’t need to face the challenges of life alone. My goal is to help you embrace your unique strengths and find a balance in all facets of your life. As a licensed professional counselor, I have helped individuals work through a variety of experiences (grief, trauma, life transitions, improved emotional regulation and coping, and more). I believe that everyone deserves to have a safe place to help them become the best version of themselves.
Open sessions come Oct/Nov (primarily evening). You don’t need to face the challenges of life alone. My goal is to help you embrace your unique strengths and find a balance in all facets of your life. As a licensed professional counselor, I have helped individuals work through a variety of experiences (grief, trauma, life transitions, improved emotional regulation and coping, and more). I believe that everyone deserves to have a safe place to help them become the best version of themselves.
Virgil Walker, NCC LPC. Pittsburgh, PA. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I believe that each person deserves to be treated with compassion and understanding. My approach to therapy emphasizes collaboration and mutual respect, fostering a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. I have experience working with adult clients facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues. Together, we will set meaningful goals and develop positive coping strategies, empowering you to create lasting change in your life.
Virgil Walker, NCC LPC. Pittsburgh, PA. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I believe that each person deserves to be treated with compassion and understanding. My approach to therapy emphasizes collaboration and mutual respect, fostering a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. I have experience working with adult clients facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues. Together, we will set meaningful goals and develop positive coping strategies, empowering you to create lasting change in your life.
I am Alexandra Moran, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience in the mental health and substance use field. I am passionate about working with individuals who have a history of trauma and exploring how that trauma has shaped their beliefs about themselves and their relationships. I also specialize in helping people manage addiction, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship challenges.
I am Alexandra Moran, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience in the mental health and substance use field. I am passionate about working with individuals who have a history of trauma and exploring how that trauma has shaped their beliefs about themselves and their relationships. I also specialize in helping people manage addiction, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship challenges.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience working with children, teens, emerging adults, and adults. I support individuals facing anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, stress, and major life transitions including co-parenting, career shifts, and college adjustments. I create a nonjudgmental, client-centered space that encourages growth through an individualized, strengths-based lens.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience working with children, teens, emerging adults, and adults. I support individuals facing anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, stress, and major life transitions including co-parenting, career shifts, and college adjustments. I create a nonjudgmental, client-centered space that encourages growth through an individualized, strengths-based lens.
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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.