Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Las Vegas, NV
I specialize in BPD, Grief/Loss and mood disorders.
Life can be overwhelming and challenging. I understand how difficult it may be to find the right therapist to address your needs, especially after you finally made the effort to seek support. I tend to work well with people who have had difficulty getting the results they desired with other clinicians. I am compassionate in my approach yet direct as I remain active in assisting you to move beyond the issues that continue to impact your daily life. Our sessions will be a safe space for you to be your most authentic self in which to process difficult emotions while making the changes needed for growth and healing.
I specialize in BPD, Grief/Loss and mood disorders.
Life can be overwhelming and challenging. I understand how difficult it may be to find the right therapist to address your needs, especially after you finally made the effort to seek support. I tend to work well with people who have had difficulty getting the results they desired with other clinicians. I am compassionate in my approach yet direct as I remain active in assisting you to move beyond the issues that continue to impact your daily life. Our sessions will be a safe space for you to be your most authentic self in which to process difficult emotions while making the changes needed for growth and healing.
Ashley Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89101 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by challenges that seem too big to handle? Do you find it difficult to manage intense emotions and relationships due to Borderline Personality Disorder ( BPD)? Is stress weighing you down and making it hard to enjoy life? I understand that life can feel heavy and isolating, but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’m here to help you find practical solutions to the complex issues you face. I truly believe that everyone has unique strengths, and my goal is to build on those to help you thrive.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by challenges that seem too big to handle? Do you find it difficult to manage intense emotions and relationships due to Borderline Personality Disorder ( BPD)? Is stress weighing you down and making it hard to enjoy life? I understand that life can feel heavy and isolating, but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’m here to help you find practical solutions to the complex issues you face. I truly believe that everyone has unique strengths, and my goal is to build on those to help you thrive.
Ashley Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89121 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by challenges that seem too big to handle? Do you find it difficult to manage intense emotions and relationships due to Borderline Personality Disorder ( BPD)? Is stress weighing you down and making it hard to enjoy life? I understand that life can feel heavy and isolating, but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’m here to help you find practical solutions to the complex issues you face. I truly believe that everyone has unique strengths, and my goal is to build on those to help you thrive.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by challenges that seem too big to handle? Do you find it difficult to manage intense emotions and relationships due to Borderline Personality Disorder ( BPD)? Is stress weighing you down and making it hard to enjoy life? I understand that life can feel heavy and isolating, but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’m here to help you find practical solutions to the complex issues you face. I truly believe that everyone has unique strengths, and my goal is to build on those to help you thrive.
We find ourselves out of balance for a variety of reasons. My goal is to help my clients restore balance in their life through a variety of practical coping skills. Clients who come to see me typically are experiencing struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma related symptoms, or symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder. I also enjoy working with women who are pregnant, post-partum, navigating motherhood, and/or navigating ADHD symptoms. The work that I do with clients is an active process for clients who are ready for change.
We find ourselves out of balance for a variety of reasons. My goal is to help my clients restore balance in their life through a variety of practical coping skills. Clients who come to see me typically are experiencing struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma related symptoms, or symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder. I also enjoy working with women who are pregnant, post-partum, navigating motherhood, and/or navigating ADHD symptoms. The work that I do with clients is an active process for clients who are ready for change.
Kari A Barker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients and families dealing with intense emotions, BPD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and dissociation.
Having emotions be in the driver seat of one’s actions can lead to misery and suffering. I am passionate about helping clients gain control over their emotions and actions so that they can build their life that is worth living. I have over 19 years of experience working with adults, adolescences, couples and families. My approach is balancing validation and acceptance with a push to change so that one can achieve the life and relationships one wants. While providing a non-judgmental, collaborative environment, clients can reconnect to their values, set goals, and problem solve behaviors needed to achieve their life worth living
I work with clients and families dealing with intense emotions, BPD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and dissociation.
Having emotions be in the driver seat of one’s actions can lead to misery and suffering. I am passionate about helping clients gain control over their emotions and actions so that they can build their life that is worth living. I have over 19 years of experience working with adults, adolescences, couples and families. My approach is balancing validation and acceptance with a push to change so that one can achieve the life and relationships one wants. While providing a non-judgmental, collaborative environment, clients can reconnect to their values, set goals, and problem solve behaviors needed to achieve their life worth living
Ashley Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89103 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by challenges that seem too big to handle? Do you find it difficult to manage intense emotions and relationships due to Borderline Personality Disorder ( BPD)? Is stress weighing you down and making it hard to enjoy life? I understand that life can feel heavy and isolating, but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’m here to help you find practical solutions to the complex issues you face. I truly believe that everyone has unique strengths, and my goal is to build on those to help you thrive.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by challenges that seem too big to handle? Do you find it difficult to manage intense emotions and relationships due to Borderline Personality Disorder ( BPD)? Is stress weighing you down and making it hard to enjoy life? I understand that life can feel heavy and isolating, but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’m here to help you find practical solutions to the complex issues you face. I truly believe that everyone has unique strengths, and my goal is to build on those to help you thrive.
Through professional training, my primary focus is to engage in intense individual treatments of Borderline Personality Disorder, emotional abuse, toxic relationships and related PTSD.
October 14, 2024. "Stay in the moment. Don't look back. Don't look too far ahead. Don't waste opportunity. Enjoy the journey." Phil Jackson. One moment's choice could be a phone call to the therapist who matches your needs. It usually starts with, “I need a little help in this area.” This could be the beginning of a journey for which you had been searching . . . First phone call will be a FREE 15-minute consultation.
Through professional training, my primary focus is to engage in intense individual treatments of Borderline Personality Disorder, emotional abuse, toxic relationships and related PTSD.
October 14, 2024. "Stay in the moment. Don't look back. Don't look too far ahead. Don't waste opportunity. Enjoy the journey." Phil Jackson. One moment's choice could be a phone call to the therapist who matches your needs. It usually starts with, “I need a little help in this area.” This could be the beginning of a journey for which you had been searching . . . First phone call will be a FREE 15-minute consultation.
Ashley Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89108 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by challenges that seem too big to handle? Do you find it difficult to manage intense emotions and relationships due to Borderline Personality Disorder ( BPD)? Is stress weighing you down and making it hard to enjoy life? I understand that life can feel heavy and isolating, but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’m here to help you find practical solutions to the complex issues you face. I truly believe that everyone has unique strengths, and my goal is to build on those to help you thrive.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by challenges that seem too big to handle? Do you find it difficult to manage intense emotions and relationships due to Borderline Personality Disorder ( BPD)? Is stress weighing you down and making it hard to enjoy life? I understand that life can feel heavy and isolating, but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’m here to help you find practical solutions to the complex issues you face. I truly believe that everyone has unique strengths, and my goal is to build on those to help you thrive.
DBT for Borderline Personality Disorder.
My name is Laura Weiss and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Las Vegas, NV. My heart is for marriage and helping heal past hurts while keeping them healthy, bonded and flourishing! I work with couples, individuals, whole families and teenagers. I have special focus in the areas of Marriage Counseling, Parenting Strategies, Borderline, Personality Disorder, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and am a trained Biblical Christian Counselor as well.
DBT for Borderline Personality Disorder.
My name is Laura Weiss and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Las Vegas, NV. My heart is for marriage and helping heal past hurts while keeping them healthy, bonded and flourishing! I work with couples, individuals, whole families and teenagers. I have special focus in the areas of Marriage Counseling, Parenting Strategies, Borderline, Personality Disorder, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and am a trained Biblical Christian Counselor as well.
Ashley Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89123 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by challenges that seem too big to handle? Do you find it difficult to manage intense emotions and relationships due to Borderline Personality Disorder ( BPD)? Is stress weighing you down and making it hard to enjoy life? I understand that life can feel heavy and isolating, but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’m here to help you find practical solutions to the complex issues you face. I truly believe that everyone has unique strengths, and my goal is to build on those to help you thrive.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by challenges that seem too big to handle? Do you find it difficult to manage intense emotions and relationships due to Borderline Personality Disorder ( BPD)? Is stress weighing you down and making it hard to enjoy life? I understand that life can feel heavy and isolating, but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’m here to help you find practical solutions to the complex issues you face. I truly believe that everyone has unique strengths, and my goal is to build on those to help you thrive.
I specialize in supporting adults through grief, Depression, Anxiety, & Borderline Personality Disorder.
NOTE: I am only accepting Adult clients for Individual Therapy. My caseload for Couples/Families/Adolescents is currently FULL. Please visit www.acm-llc.com for more information and to schedule a free 15min consultation. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Do you often feel stressed and find yourself overthinking? Are you struggling to manage your emotions? Do you experience difficulties in your relationships? Life can become overwhelming at times and you don't have to go through challenges on your own. Let’s collaborate to gain relief and create a life worth living.
I specialize in supporting adults through grief, Depression, Anxiety, & Borderline Personality Disorder.
NOTE: I am only accepting Adult clients for Individual Therapy. My caseload for Couples/Families/Adolescents is currently FULL. Please visit www.acm-llc.com for more information and to schedule a free 15min consultation. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Do you often feel stressed and find yourself overthinking? Are you struggling to manage your emotions? Do you experience difficulties in your relationships? Life can become overwhelming at times and you don't have to go through challenges on your own. Let’s collaborate to gain relief and create a life worth living.
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I also have specialty training in the DBT Prolonged Exposure protocol for individuals with comorbid Borderline Personality Disorder and PTSD.
My therapeutic style is very warm and genuine, with generous doses of humor. I am a big proponent of using therapeutic techniques that have good research evidence demonstrating their effectiveness. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). CBT teaches clients coping skills to manage their emotions and behaviors. It also changes clients' emotions by helping them change their thoughts and behaviors. I provide CBT to address the following presenting problems: Adjustment Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, and PTSD.
I also have specialty training in the DBT Prolonged Exposure protocol for individuals with comorbid Borderline Personality Disorder and PTSD.
My therapeutic style is very warm and genuine, with generous doses of humor. I am a big proponent of using therapeutic techniques that have good research evidence demonstrating their effectiveness. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). CBT teaches clients coping skills to manage their emotions and behaviors. It also changes clients' emotions by helping them change their thoughts and behaviors. I provide CBT to address the following presenting problems: Adjustment Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, and PTSD.
Melody McKibbin
Counselor, LCPC, C-PD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Las Vegas, NV 89101 (Online Only)
Hello! I’m Melody, your guide through the maze of mental health, armed with DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) Level II Accreditation and a flair for making therapy less of a chore and more of a journey. My expertise? BPD ( Borderline Personality Disorder). My passion? Turning the tangles of the mind into a clearer path forward. And when I'm not decoding the human psyche, I'm creating tales of murder and comedy where mannequins aren't just window dressing—they're the main suspects. My downtime involves strategizing world domination with my Russian Blue cats and family and friend hangouts.
Hello! I’m Melody, your guide through the maze of mental health, armed with DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) Level II Accreditation and a flair for making therapy less of a chore and more of a journey. My expertise? BPD ( Borderline Personality Disorder). My passion? Turning the tangles of the mind into a clearer path forward. And when I'm not decoding the human psyche, I'm creating tales of murder and comedy where mannequins aren't just window dressing—they're the main suspects. My downtime involves strategizing world domination with my Russian Blue cats and family and friend hangouts.
Leighann Bode
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89117 (Online Only)
I offer a gentle approach and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and borderline personality disorder.
Do you feel hopeless? Do you feel as though you have tried everything and are just stuck? Do you feel alone and exhausted? Maybe your anxiety or depression is robbing you of the life you want to live...Or fears of abandonment, traumatic memories, and feelings of guilt are becoming overwhelming for you. Perhaps you are constantly struggling in your relationships and push people away...You want things to be different but you feel lost. You are trying to hang onto hope but are losing faith. You believe that you are meant for more than this- and I agree. I believe that change can happen for you!
I offer a gentle approach and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and borderline personality disorder.
Do you feel hopeless? Do you feel as though you have tried everything and are just stuck? Do you feel alone and exhausted? Maybe your anxiety or depression is robbing you of the life you want to live...Or fears of abandonment, traumatic memories, and feelings of guilt are becoming overwhelming for you. Perhaps you are constantly struggling in your relationships and push people away...You want things to be different but you feel lost. You are trying to hang onto hope but are losing faith. You believe that you are meant for more than this- and I agree. I believe that change can happen for you!
Cindy Guerrero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Shaman, RMT, RYT 200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Las Vegas, NV 89123
Accepting New Clients- As a therapist, my expertise revolves around working with individuals who struggle within relationships, are confused by patterns of self-harming or impulsive behaviors, are overwhelmed by their rapidly shifting emotions, and are struggling with the question "Who am I?" My areas of focus are Personality Disorders- specifically Borderline PD and Narcissistic PD, and trauma/PTSD. I provide a complimentary 15 minute phone call to aid in assessing your treatment needs and focus. Sessions are self-pay to help ensure confidentiality and your right to determination when it comes to your mental well-being.
Accepting New Clients- As a therapist, my expertise revolves around working with individuals who struggle within relationships, are confused by patterns of self-harming or impulsive behaviors, are overwhelmed by their rapidly shifting emotions, and are struggling with the question "Who am I?" My areas of focus are Personality Disorders- specifically Borderline PD and Narcissistic PD, and trauma/PTSD. I provide a complimentary 15 minute phone call to aid in assessing your treatment needs and focus. Sessions are self-pay to help ensure confidentiality and your right to determination when it comes to your mental well-being.
Specialty areas include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, general mood disorders post-traumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, paranoid personality disorder, and attention deficit hyperactive disorder.
Now accepting new clients. - I am fluent in Spanish. - Weekdays & evening appointments available. I strive to bring an effective blend of experience, expertise, clarity, concern & action to the counseling process in order to maximize outcomes & provide genuine healing & wholeness to individuals, children & families. - Me esfuerzo por aportar una combinación eficaz de experiencia, pericia, claridad, preocupación y acción al proceso de asesoramiento para maximizar los resultados y brindar sanación genuina y plenitud a las personas, los niños y las familias. I am trained to conduct effective immigration evaluations.
Specialty areas include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, general mood disorders post-traumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, paranoid personality disorder, and attention deficit hyperactive disorder.
Now accepting new clients. - I am fluent in Spanish. - Weekdays & evening appointments available. I strive to bring an effective blend of experience, expertise, clarity, concern & action to the counseling process in order to maximize outcomes & provide genuine healing & wholeness to individuals, children & families. - Me esfuerzo por aportar una combinación eficaz de experiencia, pericia, claridad, preocupación y acción al proceso de asesoramiento para maximizar los resultados y brindar sanación genuina y plenitud a las personas, los niños y las familias. I am trained to conduct effective immigration evaluations.
Skylar Parker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CPC, CADC-I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Las Vegas, NV 89120
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, bipolar, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, substance use, etc.
I am a person-centered therapist who believes that YOU are the expert of your life. I act as a guide to assist you in reaching the best possible you. I would describe myself as a genuine, authentic, and open-minded clinician. I take a person-centered approach and will use interventions such as CBT, DBT, ACT, etc. to best fit the presenting concerns. My goal is to empower every single one of my clients, in order for them to reach new heights in their mental health journey.
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, bipolar, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, substance use, etc.
I am a person-centered therapist who believes that YOU are the expert of your life. I act as a guide to assist you in reaching the best possible you. I would describe myself as a genuine, authentic, and open-minded clinician. I take a person-centered approach and will use interventions such as CBT, DBT, ACT, etc. to best fit the presenting concerns. My goal is to empower every single one of my clients, in order for them to reach new heights in their mental health journey.
Emily Ellis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89123 (Online Only)
It's a privilege to join you on your journey toward genuine personal growth! With seven years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting teenagers and adults. My expertise covers various challenges, such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, grief, faith transitions, and relationship struggles.
It's a privilege to join you on your journey toward genuine personal growth! With seven years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting teenagers and adults. My expertise covers various challenges, such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, grief, faith transitions, and relationship struggles.
I provide counseling for those who suffer from PTSD, BPD, BP, depression, anxiety, ADHD, gender issues.
It takes courage and vulnerability to be able to talk to a total stranger who may become a trusted counselor helping in your healing from trauma. It takes self-love, strength, and self-empowerment to witness yourself on a new journey in your life. Many of my clients in the past 25 years were both women and men seeking healing from childhood trauma, domestic violence,anxiety, PTSD, BPD,mood/emotional disorders, LGBTQIA+ population and the military families. I work with individuals, and couples. Healing and transformation can be a hard work. You do not have to feel alone. We can start this new journey of transformation together.
I provide counseling for those who suffer from PTSD, BPD, BP, depression, anxiety, ADHD, gender issues.
It takes courage and vulnerability to be able to talk to a total stranger who may become a trusted counselor helping in your healing from trauma. It takes self-love, strength, and self-empowerment to witness yourself on a new journey in your life. Many of my clients in the past 25 years were both women and men seeking healing from childhood trauma, domestic violence,anxiety, PTSD, BPD,mood/emotional disorders, LGBTQIA+ population and the military families. I work with individuals, and couples. Healing and transformation can be a hard work. You do not have to feel alone. We can start this new journey of transformation together.
Christina Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Las Vegas, NV 89108 (Online Only)
Do you feel trapped in isolation, disconnected from those around you, or overwhelmed by the pain that leads to self-harm? It can feel like no one understands your struggles or how hard it is to cope with life’s challenges. You don’t have to face this battle alone. I specialize in working with individuals facing Antisocial Personality Disorder, self-harming behaviors, and difficulty managing emotions. In our sessions, I’ll provide a safe, compassionate space where you can express your pain and begin to build healthier coping skills. Together, we can work toward healing and finding peace within yourself.
Do you feel trapped in isolation, disconnected from those around you, or overwhelmed by the pain that leads to self-harm? It can feel like no one understands your struggles or how hard it is to cope with life’s challenges. You don’t have to face this battle alone. I specialize in working with individuals facing Antisocial Personality Disorder, self-harming behaviors, and difficulty managing emotions. In our sessions, I’ll provide a safe, compassionate space where you can express your pain and begin to build healthier coping skills. Together, we can work toward healing and finding peace within yourself.
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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.