Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Houston, TX
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Annette Morales-Tymczak
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified
Verified
I am a Therapist and have been providing mental health services for over 25 years in outpatient and in home settings. I see Individuals and address Adjustment disorder, Anxiety,
Borderline
Personality Disorder (
BPD
), Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Grief, Mood Disorder, Post-traumatic stress. I have diverse training and experience. I enjoy working with a wide variety of people.
DBT with Candice G. Moore, MA LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
DBT has been shown to be effective with
borderline
personality disorder and patients struggling with mood dysregulation, self harm, and suicidal concerns.
Originally from Virginia and after moving to Texas, I taught school for 14 years in Houston ISD and at Presbyterian School in the museum district. With increasing desire to help students with emotional and social issues, I returned to the University of Houston--Clear Lake and earned my master's degree in Clinical Psychology. I completed my intensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy at Menninger with Shari Manning, PhD and Karyn Hall, PhD. Starting in January of 2013, I worked as a practicum student and LPC-Intern at The DBT Center of Houston.
Farrin Velasco
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Verified
Verified
I particularly enjoy working with individuals who have endured significant trauma, those with
Borderline
Personality Disorder & clients with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (or tendencies).
I ascribe to a humanistic and psychodynamic approach and philosophy of counseling with some cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) mixed in. I focus on client’s emotions, perspectives, and life experiences, rather than just treating symptoms. I believe each client is different, what works for one will not work for all. Therefore, I take a dynamically informed approach when creating a treatment plan that will work best for each individual. I work with clients ages 12 and up.
Compassionate Healing Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
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!
Alissa Sladek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome! My name is Alissa and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in the mental health field since 2012. I work with adults 18 and over on many different mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression,
BPD
, Bipolar, Adjustment Disorder, relationship issues, work issues, and family stress, among other things. I use CBT, DBT, and Strength-based approaches to help individuals achieve the life they want and enjoy using different approaches with therapy as I know everyone is an individual and has individual needs.
Jennifer Holzman
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP
Verified
Verified
I specialize in providing individual and group therapy for adults with
borderline
personality disorder, difficulties managing their emotions, PTSD, and self-harm/suicidal behavior. I am a DBT-Linehan Board Certified Clinician. I utilize evidence-based treatment approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I currently conduct comprehensive DBT for adults and co-lead DBT skills groups. I am licensed in both Indiana and Texas. I am only practicing virtually in Indianapolis and see clients in person or virtually in Houston.
Gwen Brehm
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am also trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for
BPD
and Bipolar Disorder and I offer the transformational Mindful Self-Compassion Training twice a year online.
Is your anxiety keeping you from having peace in your life? Are your relationships suffering because of your mood? For over 30 years I have helped people make effective change in their lives with a variety of problems. I am best known for my skills in treating people who have difficult situations, feel out of control of their lives, and need more stability in their emotions and relationships. With the use of meditation, mindfulness skills, and behavioral changes we can work together to create a more balanced life, healthier relationships, and more joy and confidence.
Waitlist for new clients
Adriana Gonzalez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I have several years of experience working in Residential/Partial Hospitalization facilities and Intensive Outpatient settings with individuals struggling with Eating Disorders, Trauma, and
Borderline
Personality Disorder.
I work collaboratively with individuals to improve their quality of life through the use of effective treatments. This approach enables me to focus on my client's journey of self-exploration, self-compassion and growth. My goal is to provide a safe and validating environment from which one can thrive!
Waitlist for new clients
Alexandra Blekhman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified
Verified
The ability to love, work, and play lies at the heart of human happiness. With trauma, unresolved conflicts, chronic stress or difficult relationships, this ability is often impeded or diminished. I help my patients regain their strength, discover their true selves, and form authentic connections with their loved ones, resulting in a fulfilling and productive life. My clinical interests include anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, trauma, addiction, personality disorders (particularly
borderline
and narcissistic), and difficulties relating to others.
Miguel de la Fuente
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Miguel A. De La Fuente and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I have experience working with clients struggling with most mental health obstacles. These topics include Bipolar,
borderline
, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. As well as relationships, career guidance, and life struggles/changes. I have worked closely with adults 18 to 40 years old of all ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds. I am also a veteran and have been a fitness/life coach for over 20 years.
Shalonvia R Gundy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in Family Conflict, Couples, Pre-Marital and Marital, Anxiety, Depression, Teen and Adolescences, Self-Esteem/Self-Image, Bipolar Disorder,
Borderline
Personality Disorder, and Healthy Interpersonal Relationships.
No one is an island unto themselves, nor should anyone feel as if they must work their way through life alone. My focus has been on empowering clients and their loved ones to navigate the rough terrains of their life journeys. My mission is to help families and individuals to have lasting, healthy marriages and families and the interpersonal relationships that they seek, while helping the community to prosper through the solidification of the individuals within it. Clients that know that they want all that life has to offer but need more support to grasp it are encouraged to reach out for support here through therapy.
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Verified
Verified
I work with teens, parents, and families for issues of oppositional defiance/conduct concerns, mood instability, parent-child interaction, personality disorders (including
Borderline
Personality Disorder), suicidality and self-harm, substance use, aggression, stress. I also work with couples for marital/premarital counseling.
Top of the Morning Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC
Verified
Verified
To provide responsible, safe therapy for PTSD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Substance Use Disorder,
Borderline
Personality Disorder.
My use of the phrase “Top of the Morning” greeting began in my days in the operating rooms of the Houston Medical Center some twenty years ago. It was a break away from the traditional greetings. This gave birth to the idea we can begin every day over if we are willing to change. "Top of the Morning" greets you with a sense of hope. My practice invites you to an holistic, mind, body and spirit approach to therapy. Together, we can build a safe, confidential, and responsible client therapist relationship.
Dr. Nikki Hune
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I'm a clinician who enjoys working with different populations with a specific interest in co-occurring serious mental health conditions and substance use disorders, including schizophrenia, suicide ideation, other mood disorders, and
borderline
personality disorder. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches, including interpersonal dynamics, cognitive enhancement therapy, dialectal behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based practices, and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), and CBT for psychosis. I'm also particularly drawn to exploring creative-informed approaches for reducing mental health stigma.
Sophia Worth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I was a medical social worker for a psychiatric hospital for over four years, running group therapy and completing biopsychosocial assessments. I have also supported clients with end-stage renal disease for over five years. I work with those struggling with fertility, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum depression. My specialties include anxiety, depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder I and II,
borderline
personality disorder, chemical dependency, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. My top modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and more.
Melinda Thomas Supervised By Dr. Charles Crews
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified
Verified
Some specialties I work with are: those with Aspergers (high functioning autism),
Borderline
Personality Disorder, ADHD, codependency issues, chronic illness, and struggling teens / young adults.
Availability on the WEEKEND and in the EVENING (M-F). The relationships we have with both ourselves and our loved ones are our greatest predictors for happiness. We may struggle to embrace who we are or experience ongoing conflicts with those we love most. I will help you look at the options you have in your life, skills to deal with your challenges and assist you to find a path that will help you to be the best version of yourself. Getting to know you authentically is important to me. I will listen to your specific needs and tailor our sessions to meet what you hope to gain from therapy.
Maddie Nutt
LPC-Associate, LPC-A
Verified
Verified
No matter the stories you bring in or the identities that you hold, my aim is to create a safe space for you to find healing. I have experience with clients of all ages, from littles to the more-seasoned. I have worked with interpersonal violence survivors,
borderline
personality disorder, LGBTQ+ populations, empty-nesters, and those experiencing faith deconstruction or spiritual abuse. I am now taking virtual clients from all over Texas!
Rachel Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I have clinical experience with those who've encountered complex trauma, co-occurring mental health disorders, anxiety, depression,
borderline
personality disorder, psychosis, and others.
ATTN: I Am Currently Only Accepting New Patients Who Are Interested Primarily In "Message Based Therapy" (Therapeutic Interventions Provided Via A H.I.P.A.A Compliant Messaging Platform). An ideal client voluntarily comes to therapy seeking assistance resolving the struggles they experience which are interfering with their daily functioning. The client is willing to engage in the therapeutic work with their time and energy in the effort to move toward healing.
Better Path Family Counseling and Consulting, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S
Verified
Verified
Hello, I'm Tina Rix, LMFT-S. I am a Sr. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas with 18 years of professional work experience. I specialize in Children, Teen, and Adult Survivors of Narcissistic,
Borderline
, and Antisocial (aka psychopathy) personality-disordered parents. I also treat clients with partners, siblings, work colleagues, and community leaders who exhibit many characteristics of narcissistic,
borderline
, histrionic, or antisocial (aka psychopathy) personality disorder traits. Other areas of treatment are listed on our website. Be sure to check out our official website for more information on treatment areas.
Edwards Clinical Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW-S
Verified
Verified
Are you completely overwhelmed by life? Do you fluctuate between trying to do everything perfectly and just wanting to completely give up? Are your goals and relationships being impacted by this cycle? Many of my clients already have all the components that "should" make up a happy life and they feel guilt or shame that they struggle to be happy. They pretend to be happy and this is a struggle as well. Holding back all of those emotions can push others away and leave you feeling lonely and disconnected. After holding the emotions in, they can eventually crash down like a tidal wave on those we love most.
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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.