Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Northwest, Denver, CO

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Eirin Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
Not accepting new clients
I work with young people aged 14-35. I am a borderline personality disorder specialist primarily and also support other personality disorders, ADHD, and high achieving people with anxiety. Clients often say they want a therapist who will provide realistic, down-to-earth support and engage them in hard discussions which is what people find when they meet with me; I'm the same person in the therapy room as I am outside of it.
I work with young people aged 14-35. I am a borderline personality disorder specialist primarily and also support other personality disorders, ADHD, and high achieving people with anxiety. Clients often say they want a therapist who will provide realistic, down-to-earth support and engage them in hard discussions which is what people find when they meet with me; I'm the same person in the therapy room as I am outside of it.
(720) 575-3965 View (720) 575-3965
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Dana Cohen
Counselor, MA, LPCC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80212
I'm a specialized therapist who works primarily with neurodivergence, specifically ADHD, OCD, autism & borderline spectrums, and chronic depression, anxiety, & bipolar disorders. I also have expertise in complex trauma issues, often stemming from narcissistic family systems or relationship abuse. Many of my clients possess an excellent or above-average capacity for self-reflection and introspection. However, they feel their heightened self-awareness can sometimes backfire, magnifying feelings of powerlessness and frustration when they find themselves stuck in repetitive patterns and unable to make desired changes in their behaviors.
I'm a specialized therapist who works primarily with neurodivergence, specifically ADHD, OCD, autism & borderline spectrums, and chronic depression, anxiety, & bipolar disorders. I also have expertise in complex trauma issues, often stemming from narcissistic family systems or relationship abuse. Many of my clients possess an excellent or above-average capacity for self-reflection and introspection. However, they feel their heightened self-awareness can sometimes backfire, magnifying feelings of powerlessness and frustration when they find themselves stuck in repetitive patterns and unable to make desired changes in their behaviors.
(720) 807-5153 View (720) 807-5153
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Emily Pichler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80212
Not accepting new clients
I am committed to helping those who seek greater understanding, connection, and stability in relationships with self and others. Specialty areas include depression, anxiety, BPD spectrum, trauma, substance use, and interpersonal conflict. The focus of my practice is integrative individual psychotherapy and I primarily draw from psychodynamic, interpersonal, and cognitive/behavioral approaches (including ACT, DBT, CBT). My background in mindfulness also informs therapy. Above all, I think my job is to listen really well, while bringing curiosity, challenge, and kindness toward your unique human experience.
I am committed to helping those who seek greater understanding, connection, and stability in relationships with self and others. Specialty areas include depression, anxiety, BPD spectrum, trauma, substance use, and interpersonal conflict. The focus of my practice is integrative individual psychotherapy and I primarily draw from psychodynamic, interpersonal, and cognitive/behavioral approaches (including ACT, DBT, CBT). My background in mindfulness also informs therapy. Above all, I think my job is to listen really well, while bringing curiosity, challenge, and kindness toward your unique human experience.
(844) 730-0292 View (844) 730-0292
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Elizabeth M Wellington
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be hard, and no one knows this better than adolescents, young adults, and the families who love and support them. Intense emotions; urges to engage in impulsive behaviors; navigating social situations and the stress of school; difficulty getting along with parents; the politics of Snapchat, etc! The instability of this time of life offers both challenge and opportunity. Therapy can support young people to harness the chaotic yet formative nature of this time as a catalyst for lasting wellness and growth: Explore one's identity; develop effective coping strategies, practice interpersonal relationship, heal trauma, and more.
Life can be hard, and no one knows this better than adolescents, young adults, and the families who love and support them. Intense emotions; urges to engage in impulsive behaviors; navigating social situations and the stress of school; difficulty getting along with parents; the politics of Snapchat, etc! The instability of this time of life offers both challenge and opportunity. Therapy can support young people to harness the chaotic yet formative nature of this time as a catalyst for lasting wellness and growth: Explore one's identity; develop effective coping strategies, practice interpersonal relationship, heal trauma, and more.
(856) 291-5133 View (856) 291-5133
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Futures Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACP, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Northwest, Denver, CO 80212  (Online Only)
Finding your next step can be Confusing, Intimidating, Daunting. Seeking professional assistance for life's many complicated twists is a sign of mature humility. I have heard, "therapy is for broken people" and this could not be farther from the truth. Therapy is a window into a healthier life, ripe with clearer goals and personal accomplishments, more accountability, greater dreams, and significantly more rewarding relationships. TAKING the decision to speak with someone allows access to evidence-based, efficient, effective tools you can use the rest of your life - once you find your meaning and purpose, all else falls into place.
Finding your next step can be Confusing, Intimidating, Daunting. Seeking professional assistance for life's many complicated twists is a sign of mature humility. I have heard, "therapy is for broken people" and this could not be farther from the truth. Therapy is a window into a healthier life, ripe with clearer goals and personal accomplishments, more accountability, greater dreams, and significantly more rewarding relationships. TAKING the decision to speak with someone allows access to evidence-based, efficient, effective tools you can use the rest of your life - once you find your meaning and purpose, all else falls into place.
(303) 276-9845 View (303) 276-9845
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Sara Storm
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
I find meaning in providing non-judgmental support to individuals while they move through difficult life experiences and ultimately find fulfillment in their lives. I utilize a variety of evidence-based approaches with a focus on building a trusting and safe environment from which to engage in powerful, transformative work.
I find meaning in providing non-judgmental support to individuals while they move through difficult life experiences and ultimately find fulfillment in their lives. I utilize a variety of evidence-based approaches with a focus on building a trusting and safe environment from which to engage in powerful, transformative work.
(720) 513-0925 View (720) 513-0925
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Ashe R Propst
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211  (Online Only)
Deciding to reach out to a therapist can be difficult, but it can be a positive step in helping you to overcome the obstacles in your life, to relieve your emotional suffering, and to help you recover an inner sense of confidence and the resilience to move forward. Through our therapeutic relationship, we can develop an understanding together of the roots of your struggles and how therapy can help you undo any negative narratives and coping strategies to help you relieve symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, relationships, and other issues and find a path towards more wellbeing and fulfillment.
Deciding to reach out to a therapist can be difficult, but it can be a positive step in helping you to overcome the obstacles in your life, to relieve your emotional suffering, and to help you recover an inner sense of confidence and the resilience to move forward. Through our therapeutic relationship, we can develop an understanding together of the roots of your struggles and how therapy can help you undo any negative narratives and coping strategies to help you relieve symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, relationships, and other issues and find a path towards more wellbeing and fulfillment.
(720) 330-0749 View (720) 330-0749
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Gwen Child
Licensed Social Worker
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
Life can indeed feel like a relentless roller coaster with its ups and downs, stressors, and uncertainties. Whether it's the challenges of balancing work or school, making life-altering decisions, or navigating relationships, you might find yourself facing patterns or habits that no longer align with your growth.
Life can indeed feel like a relentless roller coaster with its ups and downs, stressors, and uncertainties. Whether it's the challenges of balancing work or school, making life-altering decisions, or navigating relationships, you might find yourself facing patterns or habits that no longer align with your growth.
(720) 903-2262 View (720) 903-2262
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Lauren Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
I am skilled in working with young adults, adults, & college students who are in a moments of doubt, transition and unease. If you are experiencing low moods, anxiety spirals and difficulty regulating emotions, you are in the right place. I specialize in working with clients to find the roots of their pains. I offer a safe space where we are free to explore how your childhood, relationships, and present environment have impacted who you are. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and empower you to make lasting changes.
I am skilled in working with young adults, adults, & college students who are in a moments of doubt, transition and unease. If you are experiencing low moods, anxiety spirals and difficulty regulating emotions, you are in the right place. I specialize in working with clients to find the roots of their pains. I offer a safe space where we are free to explore how your childhood, relationships, and present environment have impacted who you are. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and empower you to make lasting changes.
(720) 807-9136 View (720) 807-9136
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Hunter Glew
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
I am a mindfulness based therapist, passionate about interweaving multiple healing modalities for more holistic healing from trauma, anxiety, and grief, among other things. Many of us have wounds from our past or present that hold power over us. I aim to help my clients build skills to reconnect with their mind, body, and life, so they are equip to give attention to those wounds. We will work together to identify these sore points and untangle from the power they hold, so you can move closer to a value driven life.
I am a mindfulness based therapist, passionate about interweaving multiple healing modalities for more holistic healing from trauma, anxiety, and grief, among other things. Many of us have wounds from our past or present that hold power over us. I aim to help my clients build skills to reconnect with their mind, body, and life, so they are equip to give attention to those wounds. We will work together to identify these sore points and untangle from the power they hold, so you can move closer to a value driven life.
(720) 664-9661 View (720) 664-9661
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Dr. Rebekah DePretis
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
Do you feel stuck in a cycle of unhealthy relationships? Do you feel like your suffering has become too heavy to carry alone? When this happens, we can feel unloveable, broken, alone, and unable to heal and move forward. My goal is to create a therapy space where you feel supported and guided, and that I'm not just another person to talk to. Together we will work on breaking the cycle you are stuck in and empower you to create a future unburdened by your past.
Do you feel stuck in a cycle of unhealthy relationships? Do you feel like your suffering has become too heavy to carry alone? When this happens, we can feel unloveable, broken, alone, and unable to heal and move forward. My goal is to create a therapy space where you feel supported and guided, and that I'm not just another person to talk to. Together we will work on breaking the cycle you are stuck in and empower you to create a future unburdened by your past.
(720) 613-2960 View (720) 613-2960
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Blake Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
I am a firm believer that YOU truly are the expert on YOU. My approach to therapy is simple; provide an environment that is safe for YOU to begin exploring problems in your life that you feel influence your ability to find genuine happiness on a day-to-day basis. Our journey focuses on not assuming that the answers are going to be readily available, but appreciating the questions that surface during every session so that in time you can live your way into finding your genuine self. It is through this process that I believe authentic happiness is found!
I am a firm believer that YOU truly are the expert on YOU. My approach to therapy is simple; provide an environment that is safe for YOU to begin exploring problems in your life that you feel influence your ability to find genuine happiness on a day-to-day basis. Our journey focuses on not assuming that the answers are going to be readily available, but appreciating the questions that surface during every session so that in time you can live your way into finding your genuine self. It is through this process that I believe authentic happiness is found!
(303) 502-5803 View (303) 502-5803
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Joni Handran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
Hi! My name is Joni. I am a compassionate, down-to-earth individual who has over 20 years working with individuals facing stressful life events. People come to see me because they are having troubles dealing with histories of abuse, neglect, or trauma, overwhelming anxiety, sadness, grief, or low self-esteem, and/or relationship issues. Please email me if you would like to schedule a time to connect!
Hi! My name is Joni. I am a compassionate, down-to-earth individual who has over 20 years working with individuals facing stressful life events. People come to see me because they are having troubles dealing with histories of abuse, neglect, or trauma, overwhelming anxiety, sadness, grief, or low self-esteem, and/or relationship issues. Please email me if you would like to schedule a time to connect!
(720) 457-6564 View (720) 457-6564
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People House
Verified Verified
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
People House offers affordable, accessible counseling for all who are empowered to better their lives, with services offered on an income-based sliding scale. This program is intended for clients who have a need for counseling services but lack the resources for full-priced psychotherapy. Fees start at $25/session. Lead by volunteer directorship and supervision from expert mental health professionals, the ACP is staffed by graduate and post-graduate interns who are gaining clinical hours for the completion of master's degrees or state licensing. Call our admin office and speak with one of our intake volunteers: (303) 480-5130
People House offers affordable, accessible counseling for all who are empowered to better their lives, with services offered on an income-based sliding scale. This program is intended for clients who have a need for counseling services but lack the resources for full-priced psychotherapy. Fees start at $25/session. Lead by volunteer directorship and supervision from expert mental health professionals, the ACP is staffed by graduate and post-graduate interns who are gaining clinical hours for the completion of master's degrees or state licensing. Call our admin office and speak with one of our intake volunteers: (303) 480-5130
(303) 536-3347 View (303) 536-3347
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Mara Richman
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, Psych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
My style is a unique blend of warmth, empathy, and clinical proficiency, which can help for me to be a trusted guide for individuals and couples navigating through life's challenges. With a deep understanding of the intricacies of trauma, I provide a safe and nurturing space for her clients to explore their emotions and experiences. I use personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs, which equips clients with practical tools and coping strategies to navigate life's challenges with resilience and strength.
My style is a unique blend of warmth, empathy, and clinical proficiency, which can help for me to be a trusted guide for individuals and couples navigating through life's challenges. With a deep understanding of the intricacies of trauma, I provide a safe and nurturing space for her clients to explore their emotions and experiences. I use personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs, which equips clients with practical tools and coping strategies to navigate life's challenges with resilience and strength.
(720) 807-6898 View (720) 807-6898
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Jamie Hatchett
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
I am a British psychotherapist, passionate about psychotherapy and the impact it can have on society. My passion for psychotherapy stems from my own experiences with therapy and the powerful impact it made on my own life. I have a reflective style that I bring into the therapeutic environment in order to achieve deeper and more authentic connections with my clients.
I am a British psychotherapist, passionate about psychotherapy and the impact it can have on society. My passion for psychotherapy stems from my own experiences with therapy and the powerful impact it made on my own life. I have a reflective style that I bring into the therapeutic environment in order to achieve deeper and more authentic connections with my clients.
(720) 358-8868 View (720) 358-8868
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Green Couch Counseling, Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
Green Couch Counseling is a group behavioral health practice. We are experienced and passionate clinicians that have a wide range of specialties. We all use evidenced based practices to help clients accomplish their goals and find what they are looking for in their journey. Check out our website to see individual provider specialties!
Green Couch Counseling is a group behavioral health practice. We are experienced and passionate clinicians that have a wide range of specialties. We all use evidenced based practices to help clients accomplish their goals and find what they are looking for in their journey. Check out our website to see individual provider specialties!
(720) 802-0785 View (720) 802-0785
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Paul Courtland Soper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST, CCTP
Verified Verified
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211  (Online Only)
I am currently taking new telehealth clients for sex therapy, couples therapy and trauma therapy. My ideal client wants to heal. With all the trauma from the past few years, self-work has never been more necessary and normalized. Coming out of a global pandemic, with relationships and sex lives suffering, we all need to be intentional about rebuilding emotional, mental and sexual health. Whether you’re trying to heal from trauma, improve communication and intimacy in your relationship(s), explore polyamory or consensual non monogamy, or explore sexual and/or gender identity, I believe I can help you to achieve your personal goals.
I am currently taking new telehealth clients for sex therapy, couples therapy and trauma therapy. My ideal client wants to heal. With all the trauma from the past few years, self-work has never been more necessary and normalized. Coming out of a global pandemic, with relationships and sex lives suffering, we all need to be intentional about rebuilding emotional, mental and sexual health. Whether you’re trying to heal from trauma, improve communication and intimacy in your relationship(s), explore polyamory or consensual non monogamy, or explore sexual and/or gender identity, I believe I can help you to achieve your personal goals.
(720) 740-8587 View (720) 740-8587
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Michelle E Skellenger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
Not accepting new clients
No longer accepting new clients. Are you feeling uncertain about anything in your life? Do you have any tough decisions to make? It helps to have someone to guide you and I would like to be that person for you. I am passionate about being able to help others navigate through difficult times and assist them in gaining insight into themselves and the environment around them. After gaining insight into the ambivalence and obstacles, it is imperative to collaborate on setting and attaining goals that are specific to your intention. I will be there to guide you through the steps it takes to get there.
No longer accepting new clients. Are you feeling uncertain about anything in your life? Do you have any tough decisions to make? It helps to have someone to guide you and I would like to be that person for you. I am passionate about being able to help others navigate through difficult times and assist them in gaining insight into themselves and the environment around them. After gaining insight into the ambivalence and obstacles, it is imperative to collaborate on setting and attaining goals that are specific to your intention. I will be there to guide you through the steps it takes to get there.
(720) 999-9833 View (720) 999-9833
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Donald R Maestas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MBA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Northwest, Denver, CO 80212
It can be very overwhelming trying to find someone that can understand and support you. I work hard to provide really effective support. Here is an example of some of the feedback from a recent client struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships issues, & self esteem: "Having worked with many therapists over the years I still felt at a loss and unheard...The skills Don is helping me build and recognize have had an insightful impact providing glimpses of hope within myself. Thank you for working and believing in me Don." In 2020 my clients reported 91% satisfaction with their therapy and would recommend this service to others.
It can be very overwhelming trying to find someone that can understand and support you. I work hard to provide really effective support. Here is an example of some of the feedback from a recent client struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships issues, & self esteem: "Having worked with many therapists over the years I still felt at a loss and unheard...The skills Don is helping me build and recognize have had an insightful impact providing glimpses of hope within myself. Thank you for working and believing in me Don." In 2020 my clients reported 91% satisfaction with their therapy and would recommend this service to others.
(720) 575-0663 View (720) 575-0663
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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.