Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in McKinney, TX

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Sanaz Adibian
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
If you suffer from personality disorders such as borderline or struggle with bipolar, you have a unique rarity about you.
Do you feel you are losing control? Do you feel that nobody understands you? I am here to help. Do you have trouble communicating with your teen? Are you trying to find out how to always feel joy? I am here to help. I have my doctorate in clinical psychology with extensive experience. You can stop worrying by putting your trust in me and my expertise . Mind therapy is the exploration and expression of your innate creative self, rational self as well as environmental limitations placed on the self.
(469) 551-5411
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Samantha Wilson
Psychological Associate, MS, LPA, BCN
Verified
Verified
Samantha Wilson, M.S., LPA, earned her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Neuropsychology from the University of Texas at Tyler. A clinician offering experience with child (10+), adolescent, adult individual psychotherapy and couples counseling, Samantha specializes in the treatment of trauma, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, various mood disorders, sexual abuse and relationship concerns. She is well versed in Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), depression and anxiety due to childhood trauma.
(972) 498-1670
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McKinney, TX 75070
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Jennifer Reci
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Have you experienced a loss or major change in your life? Sometimes changes in our lives can bring about stress, anxiety, or feelings of doubt and hopelessness. I believe that we can overcome these feelings through finding meaning in our struggle and learning different coping skills to face new challenges. Together, we can face the struggle and I can help empower you with new coping skills and strategies to overcome obstacles.
(469) 289-2846
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McKinney, TX 75071
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Holly Dahl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC-I
Verified
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Currently not accepting new patients. Holly understands that pain and suffering are a part of the human experience. She is passionate about helping others find understanding and meaning behind the suffering that they experience in order to facilitate growth, insight, and lasting change. It is her desire to help others overcome their struggles with mental illnesses and addictions. She enjoys teaching her clients the tools they need to cope with pain and suffering in a healthy manner and is passionate about facilitating conversations that lead her clients to increased self-awareness and insight.
(214) 273-1961
McKinney, TX 75070
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Tricia L Beach
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Life can have so many ups and downs and it can be challenging at the best of times to navigate. I know it can be very difficult to ask for help and yet we all need a helping hand and someone who can encourage us and help us build on our strengths. I get excited when I help others learn tools to recover from addiction, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, and feelings of worthlessness. I know from my own journey, that I wouldn't have made it this far without the help of others. I’m grateful to those that have guided me and look forward to “paying it forward” by being a part of your healing journey!
(682) 301-5741
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Carolyn Clontz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and Chemical Dependency Counselor with six years of experience. I spent more than ten years working with veterans and their families, coping with deployment, PTSD, and family disruption throughout their military careers. I utilize a wide range of modalities such as Client-Centered Therapy, Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems, Family Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy. I firmly believe that people are people regardless of their chosen labels or the ones society puts on them.
(832) 346-8325
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Samantha Wilson
Psychological Associate, MS, LPA, BCN
Verified
Verified
Are you experiencing somatic and emotional symptoms after trauma? Do you feel distressed internally? Stuck? Interpersonal relationship difficulties? I enjoy working with Adolescents (13+) and Adults. Childhood trauma can lead to an adulthood spent in survival mode. It can be a blessing to shift from surviving to thriving. I am experienced in EMDR and regularly integrate Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills into the challenge of understanding and healing the self.
(469) 617-6554
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Lester (LB) Bloomenstiel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor in the state of Texas. My Master's degree is in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of North Texas. I have extensive experience in treating PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, life adjustment issues, Bi-Polar disorder, attachment disorder, and family/relationship related issues. My goal as a therapist is to understand the client’s current struggles in life, and to help identify the triggering issues so that the best treatment approach can be utilized.
(940) 488-2880
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McKinney, TX 75071
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Laurie Todd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in the state of Texas. I graduated with a MS in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. Throughout my career I have had experience in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, dissociative identity disorder, schizoaffective disorder, gender/identity struggles, life adjustment stressors, grief, phobias, and PTSD/trauma. I am trained to treat clients with PTSD and other disorders through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
(702) 766-4674
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McKinney, TX 75071
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Gabriela Gonzales
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Texas. I have a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. I have experience treating trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, adjustment issues, families, children, adolescents, and couples. I am bilingual and have provided services in both English and Spanish. Throughout my career I have been privileged to work with individuals throughout all walks of life, which has taught me a lot about individuals, and their different cultures.
(940) 220-9307
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McKinney, TX 75071
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Sharp Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We have multiple therapist accepting New Clients! Sharp Wellness works with high-functioning adults and adolescents ready to live their best lives. We see a wide variety of clients, but we specialize in Anxiety/ Stress Management, Depression/Sadness, Couples, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Millennials, Mom Guilt, Parenting Stressors, and Self Esteem.
(469) 599-2514
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McKinney, TX 75070
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Philip Wright
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Philip offers a comfortable, non-judgmental space for teens, adult individuals, couples and families. Skilled in treating generalized and social anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, self-esteem, relationship concerns, guilt, anger, addictions, parenting concerns and more, Philip is passionate about helping others achieve improved quality of life. Philip can also help with major life transitions, family conflict, and couples concerns of any kind. Philip takes an affirming approach to all belief systems, and enjoys working with LGBQIA+ populations.
(972) 846-9230
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McKinney, TX 75070
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Barbara Crump
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, LPC
Verified
Verified
You and I will work together to uncover your story, understand how you got to where you are, explore options, and make new choices to create new healthy patterns. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, psychosis, adjustment disorders, panic disorder, social anxiety, substance abuse and dependence, anger issues, trauma recovery, boundaries, codependency, self-worth issues, shame, and grief. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which is highly effective in healing PTSD, trauma, and other related issues.
(469) 656-7367
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McKinney, TX 75071
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Megan Bosler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that change occurs best within an authentic relationship between client and therapist. Along with the client I create a friendly and caring environment in which you can feel safe to explore and express your authentic self. Through this relationship I believe you will feel more able to go into the world feeling joyous and alive. I seek to assist you to be better able to connect to others in relationships, as well as to genuinely express yourself in work and play.
(833) 598-0117
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McKinney, TX 75071
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Dr. Amy Kreins
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I deliver cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based treatments to adult, seniors, and teens with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment problems, such as anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship problems. I try to build on an individual's strengths and individualize therapy to each person's need. I believe psychotherapy can help individuals most effectively use their resources to increase self-understanding, to improve decision-making, to solve problems, and to create paths to the lives they want. I use mindfulness training to help clients live in the moment, with a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach.
(469) 812-8492
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McKinney, TX 75070
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Annie Beach
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
To others, you appear to have it all together; but inside you feel as though you’re barely treading water. It’s exhausting. Day in and day out, you go through the motions of life; sometimes it’s all you can do to make it through the day. Your past haunts you; you can’t escape. You long for peace, some quietness to just be. And live. But some days you just struggle to get out of bed. Feeling alone with all the thoughts and feelings is overwhelming. You need space to breathe. To be heard. To be known. To be accepted for being you-REALLY you. You long for connection with others, but you feel so alone. How will this ever get better?
(540) 486-2772
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McKinney, TX 75069
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Jenna Robinson
LPC Intern
Verified
Verified
Jenna Robinson is an active and empathetic listener, and skilled at treating complex counseling issues with children, adolescents, and adults. She holds a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Miami in Miami, FL, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR, and offers extensive experience from a variety of outpatient and non-profit settings. Jenna is passionate about helping clients of all ages establish more meaningful and emotionally healthy lives.
(972) 426-9286
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McKinney, TX 75070
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CHART Counseling Services PLLC, Cole Thornton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
How great would it be to live in a world that is free of depression, anxiety, and stress? Imagine if nothing bad ever happens to you or your loved ones and problems didn't exist? My guess is that you would be living your best life. Unfortunately, that is not the world we live in and bad things do happen to good people. Relationships end, you experience grief and loss, you carry unprocessed trauma, you watch helplessly as loved ones struggle with issues that require help that you can't provide. That's where I come in. My job is to give you the tools to live your best life despite any obstacles. But first, YOU have to want the help!
(469) 393-5765
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McKinney, TX 75070
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Krystal Wurm
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD
Verified
Verified
I identify as a cis female that prefers the pronouns she/her born in the United States, also identifying as Irish American. I approach therapy as a partnership with my clients in which you are the ultimate decision-maker and I work with you to clear away obstacles and identify opportunities. My clients have successfully overcome or depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, marital stress, parent-child difficulties, domestic violence, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, and anger issues. My specialties include working with the lgbtqia2s+ community and working with teens!
(469) 551-8346
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McKinney, TX 75069
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Kaitlyn Fusari
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Kaitlyn Fusari is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about guiding and supporting adolescents and adults through difficult times in their lives. Kaitlyn specializes in treating mood disorders, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and personality disorders. Kaitlyn completed her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) at Long Island University. She has always had a passion for helping people when they are in need.
(972) 779-9807
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McKinney, TX 75070
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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.