Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in West Chester, PA
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Jessica Gilpert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I understand that talking to someone you don't know about personal issues is difficult, so I do my best to create a safe and relaxed environment. I primarily work with individuals coping with anxiety issues, depression,
borderline
personality disorder, bipolar d/o, those on the autism spectrum, self-worth and relationship issues. I have a personal interest in working with veterans, college students and individuals struggling with LGBT+ issues. I'm a pretty authentic, honest person, and I like to find and highlight your strengths, especially when you struggle with that.

Josie Albrecht
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with clients who want to get to the root of their struggles. These clients would like to gain insight into their symptoms, something difficult that has happened to them or to explore cycles and patterns that aren’t serving them. The clients I see often have attended therapy in the past. The clients I see also often present with attachment-based traumas, symptoms of post-traumatic stress, and difficulties in their personal and work relationships.

Robert D Feragotti
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Have you asked yourself the question, when will I be happy? Are certain parts of your life not "working"? Do the pressures of daily life make it difficult to relax? Are healthy relationships something you yearn for? If so, counseling may be an option. I have successfully assisted many people with these and many other concerns. Are you living the life you've envisioned? I can assist you with your journey by exploring the parts that may be preventing forward movement and, in the process, open the door to resolution and personal growth. Your level of success is limitless.

Amanda Dalton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Do you find yourself struggling to regulate your emotions, communicate effectively, and express yourself assertively? Have you experienced a traumatic event that left you feeling hopeless, angry, disconnected, and isolated? Do you worry or ruminate to the point where you find it difficult to be present in your life?

Terra Firma Holistic Therapy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NASM
Verified
Verified
My mission is also my greatest passion: to help you recognize how awesome you really are, and that you’re capable of anything you put your mind to (except maybe interdimensional travel, but who am I to stand in the way of destiny?) I want to help you evolve into the version of you who feels seen, heard, and understood; the one who feels confident, happy, and whole. I know that there are times where it feels like there’s absolutely no way that’s ever going to happen, because you’re just not the kind of person who’s capable of that. That’s rubbish, and I promise you that you can!

Jenna Rodjenski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I can't say that I have an ideal client, as every client presents with their own unique set of strengths and challenges. I find myself drawn to clients whose lives have been significantly negatively impacted by the systems they belong to. Aiding clients with the tools and resources to work on breaking those generational cycles of trauma or poverty, is one of the most rewarding experiences I can have as a therapist. I truly believe that all clients have the ability to overcome whatever challenges they may be experiencing and achieve their personal goals. My only job is to help them develop the tools to do so.

Kelly Kowalchuk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical social worker passionate about helping adults who are grieving learn to accept the reality of their loss and to find balance and adjust to their new world. In grief, you are likely feeling overwhelmed as you swing along the spectrum of difficult emotions including despair, guilt, anger, hopelessness, irritability, and more. There is no right way to grieve, and together we will work narratively through the tasks of grief in a judgment-free, compassion-filled, virtual space where you can unburden yourself of all the difficult thoughts and emotions to restore balance to your whole self - mind, body & spirit.
Not accepting new clients

Janette Patterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSW, LCMFT, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Life can be challenging, and often we can find ourselves at a point where we wonder how to go on. We get stuck, feel overwhelmed and discouraged and wonder what the next step is. No matter what your experience is at this time, if you feel like you can benefit from having a therapist collaborate with you to research stuck patterns and personal problems and create options for recovery and self-improvement, then consider contacting me.
Not accepting new clients

Malika Rathbun
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, C-DBT, CCTP-II
Verified
Verified
Have you ever felt like you were wearing a mask around everyone else? That you are truly the one exception to the rule that everyone is deserving of love? That you are actually the one person in this world who must be perfect, the funniest, the most attractive? Or that there's just something "off" inside you or within your life? I understand because I've been there and it's why I try to cultivate a space for people to practice being themselves, free of judgement. Whether it's through humor, the odd curse word (or ten) or representing your mood through memes, I love it all. Because the real growth comes from being genuinely you.

Megan Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Do you feel stuck and want to move forward into a life you love? I will help you on your journey to increase your self-understanding, learn new skills, and heal from past hurts. I specialize in trauma and use advanced techniques such as EMDR to help you process through your trauma and past hurts so that they stop negatively affecting you. If your thoughts or emotions are holding you back, I can teach you CBT and DBT skills to better manage them and help you regain control to lead you to a happier life.

Sarah DiSanto
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
My approach to therapy is focused on providing the tools and coping skills needed to manage struggles, build self awareness and enhance insight into the root cause of your internal discomfort. Building insight may involve discussing core beliefs that developed during childhood or within relational experiences and exploring how these impact your current thought patterns and behaviors. I specialize in treating women with perinatal disorders, infertility and relationship issues. I often work with individuals to enhance assertiveness, empowerment, and confidence
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Momentum Counseling & Coaching LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CEDS-S
Verified
Verified
"Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip toe if you must, but take the step." You always have the capacity to live your life to its fullest potential. The team at Momentum Counseling & Coaching work closely with their clients to help them uncover their authentic self and start living the life they deserve. We encourage our clients to draw on their strengths and talents, as well as to develop intuitiveness, support, daily structure and coping skills. Therapy in a supportive environment has the potential to heal and guide clients to long term changes.

Jeff Schweitzer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Welcome. If you’ve come this far, I imagine you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and frustrated - that life lacks in the meaning, vitality, and belonging that you would desire for yourself. Sometimes, despite our best efforts to overcome our problems, we can feel lost and demoralized. Should this resonate with your experience, allow me to share about my practice and how I might help. I am a clinical psychologist with a broad range of expertise and specialize in trauma, loss, and related problems of identity, relationships, and meaning.

Maria Christina Salomone Gabelberger
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Therapy with me is in a safe, friendly and deeply supportive environment. We listen to your needs and together choose the most effective solutions to lead you back to happiness and fulfillment. I am committed to your personal growth, self-compassion and lasting happiness. My style is warm and honest with humor, open feedback and creativity. Together we can create positive change. With 30 years of tools to choose from, there is something to find and explore and gain in every session that will support your goals.

Sharon Kelly
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
In person and remote available. Therapy supports positive, healthy personal changes, improvement of anxiety and depression, and progress toward desired goals. Therapy helps clients improve relationships, cope with negative people or influences in their lives, and develop responsible, confident self-images. Individual Therapy, Couples or Co-Parenting Counseling and Life Coaching are available for all ages and backgrounds. The Gay St office is in the center of West Chester, near WCU and directly behind/adjacent to the Justice Center. St Peter’s office is situated along French Creek in historic St Peter's Village.

Heather Jacoby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Equestrian, Yoga Teacher, Student of Life... I am curious, interested, hungry for more...I am tattooed, spry, witty...I say these things not to brag about myself, but to simple put out the intention behind Pathways to Peace. I am not defined by a single aspect, of my life and neither are you! That being said, considering we are all unique beings with our individual needs, qualities and experiences, how is it reasonable to expect one to follow one path of healing, typically traditional psychotherapy and/or medication management?

Patrick Dowling, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MFT
Verified
Verified
I want to help you claim your best life! Helping people change has been my life's work for over 20 years. I utilize the best practices that help my clients live the life they want....not to avoid the struggle but to embrace it and triumph. While I have studied various forms of therapy..CBT, DBT, Family systems, etc., what I find most fascinating is the ongoing triumph of the human spirit over adversity. I would love to help you utilize the resources you have to successfully meet your life's challenges. "How can I be Helpful?"

Todd L Grimm
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC
Verified
Verified
I believe anyone can change. My role is to help you identify what you want to be different and to develop the strategies necessary to achieve these goals. I approach people from a non-judgmental mindset, treating them with respect and dignity. Many of the people I see struggle with major life altering events such as divorce and/or addiction. Many others have come from abusive environments, which interfere with their ability to form healthy connections with others. What these people often share is the feeling of being overwhelmed. By systematically reviewing the forces creating the difficulty, peace can be yours.

Kari Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
I am accepting clients ranging from fourteen years of age and older. I work with individuals, families, and couples. Although I have experience treating an eclectic range of concerns, ideally, my clients may be facing symptoms of anxiety, depression, substance misuse, and PTSD. I have great expertise in treating dually-diagnosed clients, substance misuse, and mental health. The stress and hardships that come with these issues are often too much to handle on your own; please let me help.
Not accepting new clients

Phoebe E McElhenny
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CSP
Verified
Verified
Thank you for considering my professional counseling services. No matter what has brought you here today, you have just taken your first step toward a successful change in your life. If you are suffering from a divorce, illness or loss, depression, anxiety, ADD, developmental issues, anger, or a disruption or transition in your life or your child's life; allow me to help you. As a therapist, I will utilize a warm, confidential, non-judgemental approach to assisting you with your issue. I enjoy helping children, adolescents and adults understand and cope with their issues. Together, we find solutions so you can meet your goals.
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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.