Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Castle Rock, WA

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Jody Witman
Counselor, MA, MHP, LMHC
Serves Area
I specialize in working with trauma survivors; traumatic events live at the base of most mental health struggles such as; PTSD, ADHD, Co-dependence, Depression, Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Narcissism; to name a few.
“The fundamental principle in care of the soul is that the soul needs tending. If we do not tend to things in their suffering, and decay, we risk living the life of the walking dead.” ~Thomas Moore. As I acquire experience as a therapist, it has become apparent that the therapeutic relationship between the counselor and the client is crucial to the success of the client. Counseling is based on trust and the professional connection, and through that connection, the counseling session becomes a co-creation that can unlock the client’s barriers to a fulfilling life.
I specialize in working with trauma survivors; traumatic events live at the base of most mental health struggles such as; PTSD, ADHD, Co-dependence, Depression, Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Narcissism; to name a few.
“The fundamental principle in care of the soul is that the soul needs tending. If we do not tend to things in their suffering, and decay, we risk living the life of the walking dead.” ~Thomas Moore. As I acquire experience as a therapist, it has become apparent that the therapeutic relationship between the counselor and the client is crucial to the success of the client. Counseling is based on trust and the professional connection, and through that connection, the counseling session becomes a co-creation that can unlock the client’s barriers to a fulfilling life.
(360) 218-0323 View (360) 218-0323
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Place of Mind, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Online Only
I am an experienced Marriage and Family therapist who has worked in mental health for over 20 years. I have worked with patients who have displayed ADD, ADHD, ODD and GAD symptoms and adults who have been dealing with severe major depressive and anxiety disorders, at this time I work exclusively with adults.
I am an experienced Marriage and Family therapist who has worked in mental health for over 20 years. I have worked with patients who have displayed ADD, ADHD, ODD and GAD symptoms and adults who have been dealing with severe major depressive and anxiety disorders, at this time I work exclusively with adults.
(360) 569-1814 View (360) 569-1814

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Amber Myers
Counselor, LMHC
Online Only
I am a dual-licensed clinician who approaches therapy through life experience and a holistic approach. I believe that broken people help broken people. I like to say I am most likely not your typical vision of what a therapist would be like, and that is due to my approachability and connectivity. I approach care with a full range of approaches tailored to the needs of the human being in front of me. I am a compassionate and well-rounded therapist.
I am a dual-licensed clinician who approaches therapy through life experience and a holistic approach. I believe that broken people help broken people. I like to say I am most likely not your typical vision of what a therapist would be like, and that is due to my approachability and connectivity. I approach care with a full range of approaches tailored to the needs of the human being in front of me. I am a compassionate and well-rounded therapist.
(509) 519-4810 View (509) 519-4810
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Avoiding the Couch, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, DBTC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I seek to provide support for healthy change, personal growth, and healing. Together we will identify specific areas to explore and then create a plan to work towards positive lasting change. We will focus on building healthy coping skills to manage current symptoms and future challenges. Specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), working across a variety of mental health symptoms, assisting to increase focus, flexibility, ability to cope with pain, building interpersonal effectiveness, emotional intelligence, and problem solving.
I seek to provide support for healthy change, personal growth, and healing. Together we will identify specific areas to explore and then create a plan to work towards positive lasting change. We will focus on building healthy coping skills to manage current symptoms and future challenges. Specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), working across a variety of mental health symptoms, assisting to increase focus, flexibility, ability to cope with pain, building interpersonal effectiveness, emotional intelligence, and problem solving.
(360) 227-6909 View (360) 227-6909
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Jody Richter
Counselor, LMHC
Online Only
Hi there, I'm Jody! MS, MA, LMHC, NCC, CTTP ll, CSP-ADHD, CCATP-WA, LH61323638. I believe therapy is client driven and am an allied provider. I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, and trauma. I have experience working with adults and adolescents impacted by trauma. Assisting with ADHD symptom management, polyamory relationships, couple counseling, and abuse trauma. I prefer beginning with a friendly conversation to create a therapeutic alliance. Therapy, like life, has happy and sad elements. I am a solution-based therapist, and my goal is to help you create your own inner therapist by equipping you with the tools to manage your symptoms.
Hi there, I'm Jody! MS, MA, LMHC, NCC, CTTP ll, CSP-ADHD, CCATP-WA, LH61323638. I believe therapy is client driven and am an allied provider. I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, and trauma. I have experience working with adults and adolescents impacted by trauma. Assisting with ADHD symptom management, polyamory relationships, couple counseling, and abuse trauma. I prefer beginning with a friendly conversation to create a therapeutic alliance. Therapy, like life, has happy and sad elements. I am a solution-based therapist, and my goal is to help you create your own inner therapist by equipping you with the tools to manage your symptoms.
(425) 474-3795 View (425) 474-3795
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Valery Byrd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MHP, LICSW
Centralia, WA 98531
Maybe you tried therapy and it didn't help, or maybe you're hesitant to try it for the first time. Whatever the case, allow me the opportunity to change your mind! in the 7 years I've been in practice, I've had wonderful feedback from my clients. Each person is a unique individual who needs customized treatment. My goal is to get to know and understand YOU, and walk alongside you in the journey of self discovery. Do you need someone to listen and care? Looking for new tools and practical solutions? Seeking healing? I can help!
Maybe you tried therapy and it didn't help, or maybe you're hesitant to try it for the first time. Whatever the case, allow me the opportunity to change your mind! in the 7 years I've been in practice, I've had wonderful feedback from my clients. Each person is a unique individual who needs customized treatment. My goal is to get to know and understand YOU, and walk alongside you in the journey of self discovery. Do you need someone to listen and care? Looking for new tools and practical solutions? Seeking healing? I can help!
(360) 800-4267 View (360) 800-4267
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Jennifer Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Online Only
I aim to cultivate a therapy relationship that merges lived, desired, and present experiences with a long-developed capacity for understanding trauma. Clinicians are all unique. For me, it is an honor to support others living fully integrated lives as a temporary human diary. I am the proud witness of laughter, tears, triumphs, and perhaps (too many, these days) puzzles. But I do enjoy a puzzle, goal-oriented people, and if you don't quite fit into mainstream... you're in the right place.
I aim to cultivate a therapy relationship that merges lived, desired, and present experiences with a long-developed capacity for understanding trauma. Clinicians are all unique. For me, it is an honor to support others living fully integrated lives as a temporary human diary. I am the proud witness of laughter, tears, triumphs, and perhaps (too many, these days) puzzles. But I do enjoy a puzzle, goal-oriented people, and if you don't quite fit into mainstream... you're in the right place.
(360) 822-3266 View (360) 822-3266
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Deborah Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSWA
Chehalis, WA 98532
I have experience supporting people with BPD traits, psychosis, PTSD, trauma histories, sexual assault, domestic violence, co-occurring disorders and substance use concerns.
I use CBT, DBT, CBTp, ACT, and elements of humanistic and somatic therapy to help clients build coping skills, challenge unhelpful patterns, manage distress, improve emotional regulation, increase insight, and move towards a personalized values based change. My approach is client centered, and supports healing in a collaborative, practical, and grounded way.
I have experience supporting people with BPD traits, psychosis, PTSD, trauma histories, sexual assault, domestic violence, co-occurring disorders and substance use concerns.
I use CBT, DBT, CBTp, ACT, and elements of humanistic and somatic therapy to help clients build coping skills, challenge unhelpful patterns, manage distress, improve emotional regulation, increase insight, and move towards a personalized values based change. My approach is client centered, and supports healing in a collaborative, practical, and grounded way.
(360) 996-5564 View (360) 996-5564
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Sarah Rundell
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Longview, WA 98632
Welcome. Perhaps you know exactly why you're here. Perhaps you're contemplating. It may be healing from past trauma, shaping your anxious energy into something productive, envisioning your days without the weight of depression, searching your soul for connection to something greater, restoring relationships, evicting those critical thoughts you keep thinking about yourself/others, coping effectively with the ridiculous amount of stress out there, spiritual development, or tackling that “thing” that keeps holding you back. My therapeutic style balances understanding of where you're at with keeping you moving forward.
Welcome. Perhaps you know exactly why you're here. Perhaps you're contemplating. It may be healing from past trauma, shaping your anxious energy into something productive, envisioning your days without the weight of depression, searching your soul for connection to something greater, restoring relationships, evicting those critical thoughts you keep thinking about yourself/others, coping effectively with the ridiculous amount of stress out there, spiritual development, or tackling that “thing” that keeps holding you back. My therapeutic style balances understanding of where you're at with keeping you moving forward.
(360) 228-3188 View (360) 228-3188
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Marrianne Schumacher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Serves Area
The relationships that we put so much work into with those that we love are often the same relationships that cause the most hurt. Feelings of disappointment, distress, hurt, anxiety, and depression are part of our life experience- but we don’t have to stay there. The choice is yours to make. I have learned through life experience that crisis events happen, problems arise, and change is really difficult, but it is so worth it!
The relationships that we put so much work into with those that we love are often the same relationships that cause the most hurt. Feelings of disappointment, distress, hurt, anxiety, and depression are part of our life experience- but we don’t have to stay there. The choice is yours to make. I have learned through life experience that crisis events happen, problems arise, and change is really difficult, but it is so worth it!
(360) 401-8526 View (360) 401-8526
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Matthew A Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD, MSW
Chehalis, WA 98532
I have worked in the Mental Health Field for 44 years. I've been a Licensed Clinical Psychologist for 31 of those 44 years. I work with children, adolescents, couples, and families. I work with clients of all ages who struggle with ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), PTSD, Alcohol/Drug Addictions, Family/Parenting, Marital, Sex Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Career Concerns, Self-Esteem Issues, Spirituality Issues, Law Enforcement Personnel Issues, Military Personnel Issues, Athletics, and much more.
I have worked in the Mental Health Field for 44 years. I've been a Licensed Clinical Psychologist for 31 of those 44 years. I work with children, adolescents, couples, and families. I work with clients of all ages who struggle with ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), PTSD, Alcohol/Drug Addictions, Family/Parenting, Marital, Sex Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Career Concerns, Self-Esteem Issues, Spirituality Issues, Law Enforcement Personnel Issues, Military Personnel Issues, Athletics, and much more.
(360) 226-7339 View (360) 226-7339
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Barbara J Brandhorst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, SUDP, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Longview, WA 98632
I am an experienced therapist with over 30 years' experience in the fields of mental health; including child welfare, foster care, corrections, court system, chemical dependency and mental health case work. My goal is to help you become your best self, one step at a time. My specialties included: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing-EMDR (2017), Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Neuro Linguistic Programming-NLP (2019) techniques to assist individuals with desired change. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy, court ordered supervised visitation and reunification counseling.
I am an experienced therapist with over 30 years' experience in the fields of mental health; including child welfare, foster care, corrections, court system, chemical dependency and mental health case work. My goal is to help you become your best self, one step at a time. My specialties included: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing-EMDR (2017), Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Neuro Linguistic Programming-NLP (2019) techniques to assist individuals with desired change. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy, court ordered supervised visitation and reunification counseling.
(360) 207-2247 View (360) 207-2247
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Laura Eastwick
Counselor, LCSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Life comes with challenges; at times it feels like they keep piling on, making it difficult not to become overwhelmed. This overwhelm can be magnified when we feel as if we’re facing hardship alone. Powerlessness to make a meaningful difference, despite our best efforts, can be disheartening. During these times the weight of our burdens seem unbearable; the path forward unclear. You don't have to navigate this alone. As your therapist, I'll meet you where you are using a trauma-informed, neurobiologically based approach to help you understand how your brain works, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and build skills for managing distress.
Life comes with challenges; at times it feels like they keep piling on, making it difficult not to become overwhelmed. This overwhelm can be magnified when we feel as if we’re facing hardship alone. Powerlessness to make a meaningful difference, despite our best efforts, can be disheartening. During these times the weight of our burdens seem unbearable; the path forward unclear. You don't have to navigate this alone. As your therapist, I'll meet you where you are using a trauma-informed, neurobiologically based approach to help you understand how your brain works, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and build skills for managing distress.
(425) 475-2625 View (425) 475-2625
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Dr. Dodi S Forgione
Licensed Mental Health Counselor , PsyD, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Chehalis, WA 98532
Book with me now by clicking on my website. The world can be a scary place. Things can happen to us where the scars are not visible to the world. These scars can show up as depression, anxiety, anger, and even thoughts of suicide. In our sessions together, we will work together to find relief from these scars. I want to provide a safe space where you can tell your story and be heard. I am specialized to work with trauma, depression, anxiety, and feelings of intense anger. I incorporate Emotion Focus Therapy (EFT), Attachment, EMDR, and Lifespan Integration (for trauma).
Book with me now by clicking on my website. The world can be a scary place. Things can happen to us where the scars are not visible to the world. These scars can show up as depression, anxiety, anger, and even thoughts of suicide. In our sessions together, we will work together to find relief from these scars. I want to provide a safe space where you can tell your story and be heard. I am specialized to work with trauma, depression, anxiety, and feelings of intense anger. I incorporate Emotion Focus Therapy (EFT), Attachment, EMDR, and Lifespan Integration (for trauma).
(425) 212-1979 View (425) 212-1979
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Lindsey Watts
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Online Only
Is the past keeping you from living the life you want to live? Do you find yourself on autopilot? Are you struggling with the loss of a loved one, the loss of the life you thought should have been, or even the loss of self? Are you someone struggling with self-worth, guilt, or shame, someone who struggles to trust others, or maybe to trust yourself?
Is the past keeping you from living the life you want to live? Do you find yourself on autopilot? Are you struggling with the loss of a loved one, the loss of the life you thought should have been, or even the loss of self? Are you someone struggling with self-worth, guilt, or shame, someone who struggles to trust others, or maybe to trust yourself?
(360) 429-0601 View (360) 429-0601
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Harry C Dudley
Psychologist, PsyD
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
My psychology practice draws upon diverse training, including but not limited to Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic and Depth Psychology, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), somatic psychotherapy, Integrative Restoration Yoga Nidra Meditation (iRest) and nondual contemplative and mindfulness based interventions and practices. Meditation training is a major component of my practice. Free iRest yoga nidra meditation recordings are on my website. I provide Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy in collaboration with Journey Clinical
My psychology practice draws upon diverse training, including but not limited to Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic and Depth Psychology, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), somatic psychotherapy, Integrative Restoration Yoga Nidra Meditation (iRest) and nondual contemplative and mindfulness based interventions and practices. Meditation training is a major component of my practice. Free iRest yoga nidra meditation recordings are on my website. I provide Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy in collaboration with Journey Clinical
(360) 253-6425 View (360) 253-6425

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Marissa Alexander-Bird
Counselor, LMHCA, SUDP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a person-centered therapist that works together closely with clients to build trust within the therapeutic relationship. I work closely with clients to develop goals and build towards achieving those goals. I have a humanistic approach to address trauma, stress, depression, and other life issues as they arise.
I am a person-centered therapist that works together closely with clients to build trust within the therapeutic relationship. I work closely with clients to develop goals and build towards achieving those goals. I have a humanistic approach to address trauma, stress, depression, and other life issues as they arise.
(509) 612-7587 View (509) 612-7587
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All Valley Integrated Counseling
Counselor, MS, MHP, LMHC, NCC
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Whether you need a little help getting unstuck or struggling with lifelong complex issues, I can help. I have worked with clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, DV, Complex trauma, personality disorders, sexual assault/ abuse, and substance abuse. I work with LGBTQ, polyamorous, alternate lifestyles, and multicultural. As each person’s issue is different and their counseling should be as unique as they are. Most counselors work within one school of training, or theoretical practice. I have experience integrating a variety of therapy techniques and approaches to assist clients in gaining mental and behavioral health wellness.
Whether you need a little help getting unstuck or struggling with lifelong complex issues, I can help. I have worked with clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, DV, Complex trauma, personality disorders, sexual assault/ abuse, and substance abuse. I work with LGBTQ, polyamorous, alternate lifestyles, and multicultural. As each person’s issue is different and their counseling should be as unique as they are. Most counselors work within one school of training, or theoretical practice. I have experience integrating a variety of therapy techniques and approaches to assist clients in gaining mental and behavioral health wellness.
(425) 448-5526 View (425) 448-5526
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Laura Claire DelGrippo
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate , MA, LMHCA
1 Endorsed
Mercer Island, WA 98040
The psychic wounding left from feeling unseen, unheard, or unsafe in the spaces meant to hold us with care can be profound and run deep. I work with a range of experiences, but feel particularly called to support those navigating the lasting impact of relational trauma, emotional neglect, narcissistic abuse, and complex family systems. These dynamics can erode our ability to trust our instincts, recognize our needs, maintain boundaries, and connect authentically with ourselves, with others, and to the world around us.
The psychic wounding left from feeling unseen, unheard, or unsafe in the spaces meant to hold us with care can be profound and run deep. I work with a range of experiences, but feel particularly called to support those navigating the lasting impact of relational trauma, emotional neglect, narcissistic abuse, and complex family systems. These dynamics can erode our ability to trust our instincts, recognize our needs, maintain boundaries, and connect authentically with ourselves, with others, and to the world around us.
(206) 672-9038 View (206) 672-9038
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Cheryl Poynor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Online Only
Welcome to Alpenglow Therapy. You are most likely here because you’re hurting in some way and want to feel better. You are not alone. I am so glad you’re taking this step to take care of yourself. Healing and growth are possible for you! My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and trusting space where you feel comfortable to be yourself. It is a space for you to process, to grow, to learn, to heal, and to succeed. As your therapist, I can accompany you on this journey without judgement or pressure, support you in your time of need, teach you new skills, and gently challenge you to help you reach your goals.
Welcome to Alpenglow Therapy. You are most likely here because you’re hurting in some way and want to feel better. You are not alone. I am so glad you’re taking this step to take care of yourself. Healing and growth are possible for you! My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and trusting space where you feel comfortable to be yourself. It is a space for you to process, to grow, to learn, to heal, and to succeed. As your therapist, I can accompany you on this journey without judgement or pressure, support you in your time of need, teach you new skills, and gently challenge you to help you reach your goals.
(206) 800-7648 View (206) 800-7648

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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.