Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Houston, TX

Mary Duran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC
7 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005
My speciality areas include working with people with borderline personality disorder ( BPD), substance use disorders, and complex trauma.
My style is active, direct, and authentic. I show up as a real person in the therapy room. If you want a therapist who sits silently and takes notes, we won’t be a fit. I give more coaching than average because you deserve real-world tools to move from stuck to secure. Stability is built in an honest, secure relationship where we work through the hard stuff.
My speciality areas include working with people with borderline personality disorder ( BPD), substance use disorders, and complex trauma.
My style is active, direct, and authentic. I show up as a real person in the therapy room. If you want a therapist who sits silently and takes notes, we won’t be a fit. I give more coaching than average because you deserve real-world tools to move from stuck to secure. Stability is built in an honest, secure relationship where we work through the hard stuff.
(713) 909-0887 View (713) 909-0887
Jackeline Hurtado
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
5 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77095
Waitlist for new clients
I am a dedicated therapist specializing in Somatic Experiencing, parts work, and behavioral therapies, helping individuals navigate stress, trauma, and emotional challenges. My approach integrates body-based techniques, self-exploration, and practical coping strategies to foster resilience, balance, and deep healing. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, or feeling disconnected from yourself, I offer a compassionate and supportive space to guide you toward greater self-awareness and well-being. Sessions are available in person or online, providing flexibility and accessibility to meet your needs.
I am a dedicated therapist specializing in Somatic Experiencing, parts work, and behavioral therapies, helping individuals navigate stress, trauma, and emotional challenges. My approach integrates body-based techniques, self-exploration, and practical coping strategies to foster resilience, balance, and deep healing. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, or feeling disconnected from yourself, I offer a compassionate and supportive space to guide you toward greater self-awareness and well-being. Sessions are available in person or online, providing flexibility and accessibility to meet your needs.
(346) 220-0840 View (346) 220-0840
Anthony (Tony) Robert Fernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CCM
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorders through a comprehensive program including DBT individual therapy, DBT groups, and phone coaching.
Ideal client for my therapy style would be a client that has goals that are focused on dealing with real world problems through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Dialectical Behavior Therapy. The client would have want to use therapy as a way of getting through a difficult time in their life and is not needing long-term psychoanalytical therapy. Client's diagnosis could be Major Depressive disorder, General Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorders, Schizoaffective Disorder and Personality Disorders.
Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorders through a comprehensive program including DBT individual therapy, DBT groups, and phone coaching.
Ideal client for my therapy style would be a client that has goals that are focused on dealing with real world problems through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Dialectical Behavior Therapy. The client would have want to use therapy as a way of getting through a difficult time in their life and is not needing long-term psychoanalytical therapy. Client's diagnosis could be Major Depressive disorder, General Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorders, Schizoaffective Disorder and Personality Disorders.
(346) 482-2771 View (346) 482-2771
AJ Huynh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
4 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77066
I specialize in Anxiety/Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Addiction; my process-based approach is adaptable to various other mental disorders.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings? I offer a specialized approach that focuses on helping clients develop psychological flexibility. Rather than trying to eliminate or suppress unwanted thoughts and emotions, we work together to accept them as a natural part of being human. I help my clients understand that struggling against their feelings can often intensify their distress. We will explore ways to be present with these emotions and thoughts without letting them dictate their actions. My primary goal is to guide clients in answering this question: "What do you want your life to stand for?"
I specialize in Anxiety/Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Addiction; my process-based approach is adaptable to various other mental disorders.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings? I offer a specialized approach that focuses on helping clients develop psychological flexibility. Rather than trying to eliminate or suppress unwanted thoughts and emotions, we work together to accept them as a natural part of being human. I help my clients understand that struggling against their feelings can often intensify their distress. We will explore ways to be present with these emotions and thoughts without letting them dictate their actions. My primary goal is to guide clients in answering this question: "What do you want your life to stand for?"
(346) 522-3126 View (346) 522-3126
Caterpillar Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT-A, LPC
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
Welcome! My name is Mallory. If you're reading this and looking for a place to begin your healing journey, you've already started one of the most challenging parts – reaching out for support. Have you wanted to talk to someone but felt you had nowhere to turn? Have you been feeling alone or like you're not good enough? Maybe you're feeling unheard, angry, or like life's struggles have become unmanageable. You need a safe space but feel like there's no such thing. That's where therapy comes in.
Welcome! My name is Mallory. If you're reading this and looking for a place to begin your healing journey, you've already started one of the most challenging parts – reaching out for support. Have you wanted to talk to someone but felt you had nowhere to turn? Have you been feeling alone or like you're not good enough? Maybe you're feeling unheard, angry, or like life's struggles have become unmanageable. You need a safe space but feel like there's no such thing. That's where therapy comes in.
(832) 784-8565 View (832) 784-8565
Andrea Marquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I work with adults from all backgrounds who want to feel more confident and capable in their daily lives. My ideal client seeks to become more aware of their thoughts and emotions, and is eager to adopt new strategies for managing life’s challenges. Together, we’ll build on your strengths and explore evidence-based methods to foster growth, healing, and understanding. My approach is warm, open, and flexible, creating a safe space where you can work toward living a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I work with adults from all backgrounds who want to feel more confident and capable in their daily lives. My ideal client seeks to become more aware of their thoughts and emotions, and is eager to adopt new strategies for managing life’s challenges. Together, we’ll build on your strengths and explore evidence-based methods to foster growth, healing, and understanding. My approach is warm, open, and flexible, creating a safe space where you can work toward living a more balanced and fulfilling life.
(346) 576-5033 View (346) 576-5033
Eboni Person
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSEd, LMFT-A
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77006
To support individuals who have Borderline Personality Disorder and other mood/personality struggles I use DBT.
Breathe, you've made it this far! If you're looking for someone to walk with you on your journey, I'm here. I strive to create a safe and empowering space for my clients, where healing and growth can flourish. My clients are breaking generational cycles, navigating life’s challenges, and learning healthier ways to love themselves and others. I’m especially passionate about working with couples, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC clients, and neurodivergent individuals. My work often focuses on supporting those navigating: conflict, communication struggles, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, executive dysfunction, perfectionism, and burnout.
To support individuals who have Borderline Personality Disorder and other mood/personality struggles I use DBT.
Breathe, you've made it this far! If you're looking for someone to walk with you on your journey, I'm here. I strive to create a safe and empowering space for my clients, where healing and growth can flourish. My clients are breaking generational cycles, navigating life’s challenges, and learning healthier ways to love themselves and others. I’m especially passionate about working with couples, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC clients, and neurodivergent individuals. My work often focuses on supporting those navigating: conflict, communication struggles, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, executive dysfunction, perfectionism, and burnout.
(346) 480-5700 View (346) 480-5700
Compassionate Healing Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77070
I specialize in areas including anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, borderline personality disorder, stress reduction.
Are your emotions getting in the way of living the life you want to live? Do you struggle with reigning in your emotions to be effective? Are you going through a lot of changes and finding it difficult to find your footing? Life throws at us a variety of challenges and obstacles; and if life wasn't hard enough, adding in our emotions can make it that much harder. Whether you are looking for coping skills or just needing someone to process with, I am here to help!
I specialize in areas including anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, borderline personality disorder, stress reduction.
Are your emotions getting in the way of living the life you want to live? Do you struggle with reigning in your emotions to be effective? Are you going through a lot of changes and finding it difficult to find your footing? Life throws at us a variety of challenges and obstacles; and if life wasn't hard enough, adding in our emotions can make it that much harder. Whether you are looking for coping skills or just needing someone to process with, I am here to help!
(346) 684-8615 View (346) 684-8615
Anara Makahani
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77007
Some of my specialties include anxiety, depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, behavioral issues, trauma, suicidal ideation, grief, family conflicts, and Adjustment Disorder.
I believe therapy is a shared journey between therapist and client. I aim to cultivate a space where individuals feel safe to tell their stories, connect with their authentic selves, and explore creative expression as a means of healing.
Some of my specialties include anxiety, depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, behavioral issues, trauma, suicidal ideation, grief, family conflicts, and Adjustment Disorder.
I believe therapy is a shared journey between therapist and client. I aim to cultivate a space where individuals feel safe to tell their stories, connect with their authentic selves, and explore creative expression as a means of healing.
(346) 656-3897 x7902 View (346) 656-3897 x7902
Blair Vinson Kleiber
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
My primary focus is helping clients build a fulfilling life based on their personal values & goals. I primarily work with older adolescents, adults, parents, and families with a variety of difficulties including: self-harm & suicidal behaviors, intense emotions/emotions that feel out of control, mood (depression and bipolar disorder), trauma, anxiety, and substance use disorders. I have extensive training treating disorders during pregnancy/postpartum period, as well. My style is collaborative and compassionate, as well as evidence based, meaning I use treatments that have been supported by research to show they are effective.
My primary focus is helping clients build a fulfilling life based on their personal values & goals. I primarily work with older adolescents, adults, parents, and families with a variety of difficulties including: self-harm & suicidal behaviors, intense emotions/emotions that feel out of control, mood (depression and bipolar disorder), trauma, anxiety, and substance use disorders. I have extensive training treating disorders during pregnancy/postpartum period, as well. My style is collaborative and compassionate, as well as evidence based, meaning I use treatments that have been supported by research to show they are effective.
(281) 645-5091 View (281) 645-5091
Brett S. Needham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77024
Asking for help can be difficult, but is a sure sign of strength. Finding the right therapist is the first step in getting the help you need. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma related issues, or are having trouble managing your emotions and relationships, I can help. I have just short of twenty years experience collaborating with clients to find solutions for areas of difficulty in their life as well as helping them identify and cultivate their own strengths. I am eager to meet with you to develop your own, unique treatment plan.
Asking for help can be difficult, but is a sure sign of strength. Finding the right therapist is the first step in getting the help you need. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma related issues, or are having trouble managing your emotions and relationships, I can help. I have just short of twenty years experience collaborating with clients to find solutions for areas of difficulty in their life as well as helping them identify and cultivate their own strengths. I am eager to meet with you to develop your own, unique treatment plan.
(832) 900-3142 View (832) 900-3142
Audrey Lane
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Houston, TX 77024
I work with adolescents, adults, and families who are ready to better understand themselves and create meaningful change in their lives. Whether you are navigating trauma, anxiety, or major life transitions, my goal is to help you reconnect with your values and move forward with intention. My approach is person-centered and collaborative, grounded in empathy while being focused on insight and developing tools. Together, we work to identify the patterns and beliefs that may be holding you back.
I work with adolescents, adults, and families who are ready to better understand themselves and create meaningful change in their lives. Whether you are navigating trauma, anxiety, or major life transitions, my goal is to help you reconnect with your values and move forward with intention. My approach is person-centered and collaborative, grounded in empathy while being focused on insight and developing tools. Together, we work to identify the patterns and beliefs that may be holding you back.
(832) 662-8081 View (832) 662-8081
Zoe Skowronski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-DBT, CCTP
Online Only
I built on that in inpatient and PHP/IOP programs treating BPD, eating disorders, and complex trauma.
Accepting NEW patients in IL & TX! Do you struggle with people-pleasing, low self-worth, or painful relationships that leave you feeling like you’ve lost yourself? Maybe you grew up in a family that looked “fine” on the outside but left you with invisible scars of trauma. You might find yourself replaying old patterns—turning to food, restriction, or overexercise to cope, feeling guilty when you try to set boundaries, or wondering why you keep choosing partners who don’t treat you well. If you’re exhausted from trying to hold it all together while doubting yourself inside, therapy can help you finally break free.
I built on that in inpatient and PHP/IOP programs treating BPD, eating disorders, and complex trauma.
Accepting NEW patients in IL & TX! Do you struggle with people-pleasing, low self-worth, or painful relationships that leave you feeling like you’ve lost yourself? Maybe you grew up in a family that looked “fine” on the outside but left you with invisible scars of trauma. You might find yourself replaying old patterns—turning to food, restriction, or overexercise to cope, feeling guilty when you try to set boundaries, or wondering why you keep choosing partners who don’t treat you well. If you’re exhausted from trying to hold it all together while doubting yourself inside, therapy can help you finally break free.
(346) 910-9723 View (346) 910-9723
Danae Patterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCDC
Houston, TX 77005
I am passionate about creating a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients. I am committed to helping my clients identify and navigate their feelings, learn healthier coping skills, and ultimately find hope and heal. I have worked with adults and adolescence with eating disorders, substance and behavioral addictions, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, co-dependency, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
I am passionate about creating a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients. I am committed to helping my clients identify and navigate their feelings, learn healthier coping skills, and ultimately find hope and heal. I have worked with adults and adolescence with eating disorders, substance and behavioral addictions, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, co-dependency, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
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Jennifer Pratts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Online Only
Many of my clients say they have tried therapy before and it didn't seem to work. I work with people who really want to get down to the root cause of their problems. I have experience helping people with issues like traumatic loss, sexual assault and abuse, LGTQIA+ issues, mental illness, personality disorders and tumultuous childhoods. Together, we will rebuild your sense of self. I would like to help you see your strengths and feel your purpose, because you are more than what has happened to you. Together, we can face existential dread with a sense of humor. My goal is that all of my clients experience a sense of peace.
Many of my clients say they have tried therapy before and it didn't seem to work. I work with people who really want to get down to the root cause of their problems. I have experience helping people with issues like traumatic loss, sexual assault and abuse, LGTQIA+ issues, mental illness, personality disorders and tumultuous childhoods. Together, we will rebuild your sense of self. I would like to help you see your strengths and feel your purpose, because you are more than what has happened to you. Together, we can face existential dread with a sense of humor. My goal is that all of my clients experience a sense of peace.
(832) 937-9971 View (832) 937-9971
Kayla Meyertons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77056
I specialize in working with adults (18+) navigating borderline personality disorder ( BPD), trauma, addiction, bipolar disorder, and relationship issues.
What we resist, persists. But when our experiences are explored with curiosity, change becomes possible. Therapy is a space to slow down, make sense of what you've been carrying, and create new ways of relating. I use of mix of psychodynamic therapy, DBT-informed skills, and cognitive therapy (CBT) tailored for both individual and couples therapy.
I specialize in working with adults (18+) navigating borderline personality disorder ( BPD), trauma, addiction, bipolar disorder, and relationship issues.
What we resist, persists. But when our experiences are explored with curiosity, change becomes possible. Therapy is a space to slow down, make sense of what you've been carrying, and create new ways of relating. I use of mix of psychodynamic therapy, DBT-informed skills, and cognitive therapy (CBT) tailored for both individual and couples therapy.
(832) 400-6108 View (832) 400-6108
Gabriela Trevino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
4 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005
I work with teens (16+), young adults, and those seeking support with managing depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, borderline personality disorder, and identity or self-esteem challenges.
Our work together will focus on helping you to feel emotionally safe, less stressed, and more confident. I use evidenced-based practices, such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), self-compassion techniques, and more to help you make lasting changes and growth.
I work with teens (16+), young adults, and those seeking support with managing depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, borderline personality disorder, and identity or self-esteem challenges.
Our work together will focus on helping you to feel emotionally safe, less stressed, and more confident. I use evidenced-based practices, such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), self-compassion techniques, and more to help you make lasting changes and growth.
(832) 604-1420 View (832) 604-1420
Annette Morales-Tymczak
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Houston, TX 77006
I work with individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns, including adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, mood disorders, and borderline personality disorder.
Drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care, I strive to create a space for healing, growth, and long-term well-being.
I work with individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns, including adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, mood disorders, and borderline personality disorder.
Drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care, I strive to create a space for healing, growth, and long-term well-being.
(832) 536-6051 View (832) 536-6051
Acceptance Path Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Houston, TX 77066
Are you struggling with uncomfortable experiences, unsure how to approach them? Do intrusive thoughts and urges leave you feeling stuck? Are you questioning what life stands for and how to find meaning in your journey? In our fast-paced world, it's common to feel overwhelmed by mental health challenges, especially when traditional approaches haven't provided lasting solutions. Many people find themselves trapped in a cycle of treating symptoms without addressing the deeper context of their lives.
Are you struggling with uncomfortable experiences, unsure how to approach them? Do intrusive thoughts and urges leave you feeling stuck? Are you questioning what life stands for and how to find meaning in your journey? In our fast-paced world, it's common to feel overwhelmed by mental health challenges, especially when traditional approaches haven't provided lasting solutions. Many people find themselves trapped in a cycle of treating symptoms without addressing the deeper context of their lives.
(281) 377-0038 View (281) 377-0038
Rachael Price Sedlmayr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
10 Endorsed
Online Only
Why are some relationships just so… HARD. You always end up mistreated, abandoned, or taken for granted. They start okay, but it’s not long before you’re astounded at how you don't get back as much as you give. You’re so hungry for love and connection, but no matter how hard you try, you end up feeling disappointed, hurt, or left behind. It leaves you with all sorts of questions, like whether you’re good enough or deserve love. It’s a real shot to your sense of self-worth. Despite your hard work and achievement, your struggle in a relationship(s) – dating, romance, friendship or family – it leaves you feeling unsure and anxious.
Why are some relationships just so… HARD. You always end up mistreated, abandoned, or taken for granted. They start okay, but it’s not long before you’re astounded at how you don't get back as much as you give. You’re so hungry for love and connection, but no matter how hard you try, you end up feeling disappointed, hurt, or left behind. It leaves you with all sorts of questions, like whether you’re good enough or deserve love. It’s a real shot to your sense of self-worth. Despite your hard work and achievement, your struggle in a relationship(s) – dating, romance, friendship or family – it leaves you feeling unsure and anxious.
(720) 726-1693 View (720) 726-1693

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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.