Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Little Rock, AR
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I specialize in trauma, both PTSD & C-PTSD, borderline personality & other cluster B personalities, & adult ADHD.
Are you grappling with past trauma, seeking understanding and healing to reclaim your present and future? Do you find yourself struggling with the weight of anxiety and depression? If so, you have come to the right place. I specialize in providing compassionate support for individuals navigating lifelong trauma, often stemming from early experiences that shape their sense of self and well-being. Whether you're grappling with visible or invisible wounds, I am here to help you understand your experiences, learn practical skills, and embark on a journey towards healing and self-discovery.
I specialize in trauma, both PTSD & C-PTSD, borderline personality & other cluster B personalities, & adult ADHD.
Are you grappling with past trauma, seeking understanding and healing to reclaim your present and future? Do you find yourself struggling with the weight of anxiety and depression? If so, you have come to the right place. I specialize in providing compassionate support for individuals navigating lifelong trauma, often stemming from early experiences that shape their sense of self and well-being. Whether you're grappling with visible or invisible wounds, I am here to help you understand your experiences, learn practical skills, and embark on a journey towards healing and self-discovery.
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Dawn Michelle Pettit
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72205
I have extensive experience with PTSD / trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, borderline personality disorder, and LGBTQIA issues.
Do you feel hopeless, worried, overwhelmed, sad, or angry all the time? Do you often have conflict with others? Are you struggling with grief, painful life transitions, intrusive memories of a traumatic event or difficult childhood? Do you feel you are unworthy or unlovable? Do you need someone to help you make sense of your life? If you said yes to any of these, therapy will help! I can offer support, direction, and insight about these challenges; and can show you how cognitive errors and distorted thought patterns contribute to negative emotions and behavior problems.
I have extensive experience with PTSD / trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, borderline personality disorder, and LGBTQIA issues.
Do you feel hopeless, worried, overwhelmed, sad, or angry all the time? Do you often have conflict with others? Are you struggling with grief, painful life transitions, intrusive memories of a traumatic event or difficult childhood? Do you feel you are unworthy or unlovable? Do you need someone to help you make sense of your life? If you said yes to any of these, therapy will help! I can offer support, direction, and insight about these challenges; and can show you how cognitive errors and distorted thought patterns contribute to negative emotions and behavior problems.
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Stephanie Anne Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72223 (Online Only)
Spicy? Artsy? Neurodivergent? Hypermobile? Me too. Those on the fringe are my favorite kinds of people. Your emotions are intense. You see the best and worst in life. It can get hard though; the anxiety, rage, and sadness hurt. You get impulsive - say and do things you regret. You can be a hot mess. The emotional roller coaster is exhausting - you've been riding it all your life and want off. Familiar? The good news is it's gonna be ok. You're not "crazy". You don't have to live in misery. If you think you might have Borderline Personality Disorder, or are just a highly sensitive person, Dialectical Behavior Therapy can help.
Spicy? Artsy? Neurodivergent? Hypermobile? Me too. Those on the fringe are my favorite kinds of people. Your emotions are intense. You see the best and worst in life. It can get hard though; the anxiety, rage, and sadness hurt. You get impulsive - say and do things you regret. You can be a hot mess. The emotional roller coaster is exhausting - you've been riding it all your life and want off. Familiar? The good news is it's gonna be ok. You're not "crazy". You don't have to live in misery. If you think you might have Borderline Personality Disorder, or are just a highly sensitive person, Dialectical Behavior Therapy can help.
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Terrah Graves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72201
I can apply my knowledge of human behavior & psychology towards healing for most mental health concerns, to include anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, BPD; with additional specialized training in sexuality, relationships, attachment trauma, addiction, and grief.
Through cognitive, somatic and spiritual methods I seek to help my clients see, feel and then embody their healthiest and happiest version of Self. I believe knowledge is power so I use research-based modalities & time-tested wisdom. I take a team approach to therapy, working WITH my clients and teaching them to work with themselves. I am a certified Holistic Sex Therapist, certified Couples Institute therapist, Yoga Instructor, & pull mostly from Jungian Psychology, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness-based stress reduction, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and Schema Therapy.
I can apply my knowledge of human behavior & psychology towards healing for most mental health concerns, to include anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, BPD; with additional specialized training in sexuality, relationships, attachment trauma, addiction, and grief.
Through cognitive, somatic and spiritual methods I seek to help my clients see, feel and then embody their healthiest and happiest version of Self. I believe knowledge is power so I use research-based modalities & time-tested wisdom. I take a team approach to therapy, working WITH my clients and teaching them to work with themselves. I am a certified Holistic Sex Therapist, certified Couples Institute therapist, Yoga Instructor, & pull mostly from Jungian Psychology, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness-based stress reduction, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and Schema Therapy.
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Tod Billings
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72205 (Online Only)
Helping another person find hope when they'd had none, replace self-doubt with confidence and despair with fulfillment, to cope and function better in life: these kinds of things are what drive my existence. With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I would love to help you in any or all of these areas. I treat the most common problems such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and psychosis, but I am particularly passionate about helping people who are leery about seeking therapy out of fear or judgment of embarrassment. I am also drive to help those with trauma and abuse-related problems.
Helping another person find hope when they'd had none, replace self-doubt with confidence and despair with fulfillment, to cope and function better in life: these kinds of things are what drive my existence. With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I would love to help you in any or all of these areas. I treat the most common problems such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and psychosis, but I am particularly passionate about helping people who are leery about seeking therapy out of fear or judgment of embarrassment. I am also drive to help those with trauma and abuse-related problems.
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Understanding yourself, your personality structure, and the world around you is a great asset. It allows you to clearly articulate your values and to set a life-course oriented toward what brings you meaning and fulfillment. Often, clinical symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and personality difficulties can obscure a clear vision of our ideal path. Clinical psychology uses the scientific understanding of behavior and mental health difficulties as the basis for strategic guidance in helping you overcome clinical and life issues.
Understanding yourself, your personality structure, and the world around you is a great asset. It allows you to clearly articulate your values and to set a life-course oriented toward what brings you meaning and fulfillment. Often, clinical symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and personality difficulties can obscure a clear vision of our ideal path. Clinical psychology uses the scientific understanding of behavior and mental health difficulties as the basis for strategic guidance in helping you overcome clinical and life issues.
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My ideal client has been through some really hard stuff, and knows what it is like to struggle through the pain. They are seeking therapy because they need support to overcome obstacles in their painful memories and/or in their current relationships - romantic, familial or vocational. They want their counselor to really see and value their individuality and autonomy, as well as the ways they are connected to the world around them. In addition to my work as a therapist, I served in the Arkansas Army National Guard for 10 years. I am really passionate about helping active duty military personnel and Veterans.
My ideal client has been through some really hard stuff, and knows what it is like to struggle through the pain. They are seeking therapy because they need support to overcome obstacles in their painful memories and/or in their current relationships - romantic, familial or vocational. They want their counselor to really see and value their individuality and autonomy, as well as the ways they are connected to the world around them. In addition to my work as a therapist, I served in the Arkansas Army National Guard for 10 years. I am really passionate about helping active duty military personnel and Veterans.
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Rechele Mays
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , C-DBT
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72207 (Online Only)
Therapy offers a chance to learn new ways to cope with emotionally charged life challenges & process the things in life that keep us stuck. In our sessions, I'll help you identify & challenge self-defeating patterns that leave you stuck, unsatisfied, & less than your best. We'll develop a plan based on your needs & what you want out of therapy. I offer a supportive, nonjudgemental space for you to reflect, process, & grow. My approach is strength based, interactive, & collaborative, & I believe that authenticity, respect, & a sense of humor all contribute to a strong therapeutic relationship.
Therapy offers a chance to learn new ways to cope with emotionally charged life challenges & process the things in life that keep us stuck. In our sessions, I'll help you identify & challenge self-defeating patterns that leave you stuck, unsatisfied, & less than your best. We'll develop a plan based on your needs & what you want out of therapy. I offer a supportive, nonjudgemental space for you to reflect, process, & grow. My approach is strength based, interactive, & collaborative, & I believe that authenticity, respect, & a sense of humor all contribute to a strong therapeutic relationship.
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Many people wish they didn’t have difficult, upsetting, and distressing feelings. Wouldn’t it be nice to just feel happy and content all the time? If you (and/or your partner) are struggling to cope with your emotions (or with the emotions of others), I can help you learn to process and effectively manage your feelings so that you can better navigate the ups and downs of life. I offer in person and online therapy for couples and for individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, personality pathology, and interpersonal issues. I invite you to learn more about me and my work at emotioncentered.com
Many people wish they didn’t have difficult, upsetting, and distressing feelings. Wouldn’t it be nice to just feel happy and content all the time? If you (and/or your partner) are struggling to cope with your emotions (or with the emotions of others), I can help you learn to process and effectively manage your feelings so that you can better navigate the ups and downs of life. I offer in person and online therapy for couples and for individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, personality pathology, and interpersonal issues. I invite you to learn more about me and my work at emotioncentered.com
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Resilient Waves Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, C-DBT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72202 (Online Only)
We can all become bogged down by intense emotions that create a hurdle to our ability to function in life, most often at the detriment of success or being able to achieve what we feel are simple tasks in life. I work with clients to help them uncover and make sense of emotional barriers that have plagued them for far too long, often dismissed by others in their lives. Being accepted unconditionally, regardless of background, orientation, or presentation, in a therapeutic setting, you can find more personal potential and free yourself of the "rules" prescribed by the outside world and finally find yourself, the person that matters.
We can all become bogged down by intense emotions that create a hurdle to our ability to function in life, most often at the detriment of success or being able to achieve what we feel are simple tasks in life. I work with clients to help them uncover and make sense of emotional barriers that have plagued them for far too long, often dismissed by others in their lives. Being accepted unconditionally, regardless of background, orientation, or presentation, in a therapeutic setting, you can find more personal potential and free yourself of the "rules" prescribed by the outside world and finally find yourself, the person that matters.
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Wind River Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72201
I am licensed in Arkansas LCSW 7331-C, Washington State LICSW-LW61228901, Georgia LCSW-CSW008640, Louisiana LCSW 17421. I require my clients to engage and follow DBT protocol. I have completed my Linehan DBT Certification. I also am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) through IAEDP. I love to treat individuals that want change and need support. If you are unsure you want DBT or you want to work hard to change your life, I am not the therapist for you. I take what I do very seriously and love it.
I am licensed in Arkansas LCSW 7331-C, Washington State LICSW-LW61228901, Georgia LCSW-CSW008640, Louisiana LCSW 17421. I require my clients to engage and follow DBT protocol. I have completed my Linehan DBT Certification. I also am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) through IAEDP. I love to treat individuals that want change and need support. If you are unsure you want DBT or you want to work hard to change your life, I am not the therapist for you. I take what I do very seriously and love it.
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Dayshia Tanks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72202
Do you or someone you know have difficulties with depression, anxiety, addiction, or out of control emotions and behaviors? Do you need a safe, private place to explore complex trauma, potential personality disorder symptoms, burnout, or other big changes in your life? Are you worried that burnout or other mental health concerns get in the way of your career, life, and family goals? If so, I may be able to help.
Do you or someone you know have difficulties with depression, anxiety, addiction, or out of control emotions and behaviors? Do you need a safe, private place to explore complex trauma, potential personality disorder symptoms, burnout, or other big changes in your life? Are you worried that burnout or other mental health concerns get in the way of your career, life, and family goals? If so, I may be able to help.
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Ashley N Brooks
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, NCC, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72205
Ashley Brooks Counseling Services, Inc. In Ms Brooks Counseling & Consultants, LLc in Little Rock, AR Striving for person centered and trauma informed care. Depression, anxiety, grief, behavior disorders, mood disorders, couples relates issues, work stress, alcohol and drug abuse counseling, addiction counselling, etc
Ashley Brooks Counseling Services, Inc. In Ms Brooks Counseling & Consultants, LLc in Little Rock, AR Striving for person centered and trauma informed care. Depression, anxiety, grief, behavior disorders, mood disorders, couples relates issues, work stress, alcohol and drug abuse counseling, addiction counselling, etc
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Hillcrest Therapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72205
Life can sometimes become overwhelming. I am dedicated to helping you find healthy ways to cope with what you are experiencing as well as provide the emotional support and validation you may be lacking. I do not judge your feelings, thoughts, lifestyle, or any part of who you are or how you identify. My hope is that through counseling you will identify your strengths, heal, and develop the tools you need to survive and thrive in this sometimes chaotic world. I provide a safe space for you to explore your feelings and seek solutions to the issue you are facing.
Life can sometimes become overwhelming. I am dedicated to helping you find healthy ways to cope with what you are experiencing as well as provide the emotional support and validation you may be lacking. I do not judge your feelings, thoughts, lifestyle, or any part of who you are or how you identify. My hope is that through counseling you will identify your strengths, heal, and develop the tools you need to survive and thrive in this sometimes chaotic world. I provide a safe space for you to explore your feelings and seek solutions to the issue you are facing.
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I believe in peoples' ability to heal and grow after difficult experiences. I also believe in being on the client's side, listening supportively, and telling the truth in a helpful way. I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in helping adults recover from traumas of all kinds. Whether you are struggling with the aftermath of a trauma, a divorce, or another difficult experience, or if you are having difficulty coping in your present circumstances, I can help.
I believe in peoples' ability to heal and grow after difficult experiences. I also believe in being on the client's side, listening supportively, and telling the truth in a helpful way. I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in helping adults recover from traumas of all kinds. Whether you are struggling with the aftermath of a trauma, a divorce, or another difficult experience, or if you are having difficulty coping in your present circumstances, I can help.
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Neurodivergent Therapies
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72227
While talk therapy offers critical and necessary support during overwhelming periods of life, some of us feel as if life contains an "overwhelming period" on a nearly daily basis. Neurodivergent Therapies' owner (Alyson "Rae" Pittman, LPC) began wondering how the efficacy of therapy could be improved and the needed timeline shortened. One treatment addition for both of these goals is Neurofeedback (NFB) Training, a non-invasive and non-medication option for teaching your brain the rhythms, patterns, and "dance steps" your brain has yet to effectively learn.
While talk therapy offers critical and necessary support during overwhelming periods of life, some of us feel as if life contains an "overwhelming period" on a nearly daily basis. Neurodivergent Therapies' owner (Alyson "Rae" Pittman, LPC) began wondering how the efficacy of therapy could be improved and the needed timeline shortened. One treatment addition for both of these goals is Neurofeedback (NFB) Training, a non-invasive and non-medication option for teaching your brain the rhythms, patterns, and "dance steps" your brain has yet to effectively learn.
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It’s like your life has been split apart. There was the you from before this devastating loss –happy, hopeful, and enthusiastic for the future. And then there’s you now – confused, angry, and unspeakably sad. You had a plan for your life that gave you comfort and security, but all at once, it disappeared. It’s difficult to accept what’s happened, let alone begin to actually process it. You’re unsure where to go from here, and even worse, you don’t really care. It’s like an integral part of what made you yourself has been taken away, and you don’t know who you are now. You can’t see any way forward, and it feels hopeless.
It’s like your life has been split apart. There was the you from before this devastating loss –happy, hopeful, and enthusiastic for the future. And then there’s you now – confused, angry, and unspeakably sad. You had a plan for your life that gave you comfort and security, but all at once, it disappeared. It’s difficult to accept what’s happened, let alone begin to actually process it. You’re unsure where to go from here, and even worse, you don’t really care. It’s like an integral part of what made you yourself has been taken away, and you don’t know who you are now. You can’t see any way forward, and it feels hopeless.
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Tori Frazier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, P-MHC
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72205 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated for positive change and willing to be honest with themselves and their needs. I believe in developing healthy and realistic expectations of self and environment to reduce and better manage stress, depression, anxiety or other mental health concerns.
I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated for positive change and willing to be honest with themselves and their needs. I believe in developing healthy and realistic expectations of self and environment to reduce and better manage stress, depression, anxiety or other mental health concerns.
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Jeanna started her career in mental health as a psychiatric case manager and then transitioned to a mental health therapist working for an outpatient clinic (office and school-based clients). She has been working in mental health for more than seven years and finds joy in helping others find their own path.
Jeanna started her career in mental health as a psychiatric case manager and then transitioned to a mental health therapist working for an outpatient clinic (office and school-based clients). She has been working in mental health for more than seven years and finds joy in helping others find their own path.
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Marty Skrivanos
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72223
As a therapist, my goal is to come alongside each individual, couple or family during times of challenge to help them find hope, direction and healing. Everyone deserves the opportunity to have their story heard. In times of crisis, the ability to have someone who understands what you are going through, can serve as a catalyst for helping overcome difficulties. I love working with couples facing difficult life challenges, and individuals that don't think they can benefit from counseling. Isolation keeps us stuck. Let me help you find hope, direction and healing.
As a therapist, my goal is to come alongside each individual, couple or family during times of challenge to help them find hope, direction and healing. Everyone deserves the opportunity to have their story heard. In times of crisis, the ability to have someone who understands what you are going through, can serve as a catalyst for helping overcome difficulties. I love working with couples facing difficult life challenges, and individuals that don't think they can benefit from counseling. Isolation keeps us stuck. Let me help you find hope, direction and healing.
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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.