BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER THERAPIST IN FLORIDA, MICHIGAN, AND COLORADO.
Helping you develop skills to understand your emotions and to build lasting relationships.
Borderline Personality Disorder doesn’t have to get in the way of living a fulfilling life.
You may have been recently diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or you may also be in the early stages of research and came across descriptions of BPD and felt like it finally put into words exactly what you’ve been struggling with. If this sound familiar, you’ve come to the right place. Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) often feels like you are riding an emotional rollercoaster every day. You likely often feel misunderstood and alone, feeling a need to wear a mask to hide your authentic self. You may also find yourself engaging in self-destructive behaviors as a way to cope with your pain. You may be struggling to hold onto relationships or feel consumed with fears of abandonment. Navigating the world with BPD can be exhausting.
Individuals struggling with BPD must often navigate intense and rapidly changing emotions that can feel overwhelming and difficult to control. This emotional turbulence may lead to impulsive behaviors, strained relationships, and a sense of being alone. The struggle to maintain emotional balance can impact various aspects of your life including work, school, personal goals, and relationships. Feelings of emptiness and identity confusion may cloud your sense of self and purpose, making it hard to envision a fulfilling and meaningful future.
You don’t have to face these challenges alone.
Navigating life with Borderline Personality Disorder: Discover effective therapy tailored to you.
Therapy for BPD has the potential to transform your life in significant ways. You will gain valuable coping skills to manage stress and respond to triggers in a more effective manner, allowing you to approach life’s challenges with greater resilience. The impulsive behaviors that once caused distress will be better managed through therapy and you will gain insight into the underlying causes of these behaviors. You will learn alternative ways to cope with distress and as a result, make better choices that align with your long-term goals and well-being. Improved relationships will also come as a result of the work done in therapy. As you work through the fear of abandonment and rejection, you will develop healthier patterns of communication and foster more meaningful connections with others. You will learn to set boundaries and express your needs effectively, leading to stronger and more rewarding relationships.
In our time together, we will collaborate to help you create and build a life worth living. By learning vital skills rooted in Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness you will discover a newfound belief in your ability to create a fulfilling and meaningful future. Through the work we do together, you will develop a stronger sense of self and identity. I will help you gain a clearer understanding of your values, interests, and aspirations so you can confidently make decisions that align with your authentic self.
Therapy for BPD can help you…
Gain effective coping skills to manage intense emotions and respond to triggers in a healthier way.
Foster more meaningful connections with others by overcoming fear of abandonment and rejection.
Learn to identify and address the root causes of impulsive actions to help you make better choices aligned with your goals.
Learn to set boundaries and express your needs assertively, leading to healthier and more rewarding relationships.
Develop a clearer understanding of your values, interests, and identity.
Acquire practical skills to manage stress and maintain emotional well-being.
Feel more empowered to take charge of your life and make choices that align with your authentic self.
Build the ability to navigate life’s challenges with greater adaptability and strength.
FAQS
What others have wondered about Borderline Personality Disorder
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is the gold-standard treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder. It aims to help you develop skills in Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. DBT can provide you with the support and tools you need to navigate life’s challenges more effectively.
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Yes, DBT is extremely effective in helping individuals manage self-harming behaviors and suicidal thoughts. Through learning healthier coping strategies and developing emotional regulation skills, DBT aims to reduce self-destructive behaviors and promote a sense of safety and stability.
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The duration of therapy varies based on an individual’s needs and progress. You can expect that this process will take time in order to overcome what are oftentimes life-long patterns of behaviors and symptoms. I will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your unique circumstances.
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