Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Claremont, CA

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Darren Burtenshaw
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711
I work at ARC Counseling and Wellness both online and in person. I utilize treatment approaches based upon your unique needs and goals. At ARC we are sensitive to the fact that no two clients are the same meaning that your individual values, cultural identity, religious or spiritual beliefs, strengths, and life experiences guide how we work together. I utilize a variety of clinical approaches include relational-psychoanalytic psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, humanistic, psychodynamic, culturally sensitive therapeutic process, depending on what you need.
I work at ARC Counseling and Wellness both online and in person. I utilize treatment approaches based upon your unique needs and goals. At ARC we are sensitive to the fact that no two clients are the same meaning that your individual values, cultural identity, religious or spiritual beliefs, strengths, and life experiences guide how we work together. I utilize a variety of clinical approaches include relational-psychoanalytic psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, humanistic, psychodynamic, culturally sensitive therapeutic process, depending on what you need.
(626) 654-4114 View (626) 654-4114
Dr. Rehana Peiris
Registered Psychological Associate, MA, MFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711
I believe that their is healing and growth that comes from fostering a space for other’s to share their life story. In facilitating this process, I will help you process life's events, discover your strengths and areas to improve, and support you in crossing the bridge to your next level. While I am qualified to work with a range of issues, I especially enjoy working with parents, children, youth and couples by supporting their development, facilitating their personal autonomy, and helping them navigate through challenging times.
I believe that their is healing and growth that comes from fostering a space for other’s to share their life story. In facilitating this process, I will help you process life's events, discover your strengths and areas to improve, and support you in crossing the bridge to your next level. While I am qualified to work with a range of issues, I especially enjoy working with parents, children, youth and couples by supporting their development, facilitating their personal autonomy, and helping them navigate through challenging times.
(909) 280-7860 View (909) 280-7860
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Matthew Kijak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Claremont, CA 91711
We can figure this out. If you’re feeling tired, fearful, and disconnected, and your current way of living isn’t working, my approach to therapy will help. A lot of our suffering comes from hard to control, negative thoughts about ourselves and the world that got ingrained in us as we grew up. Often, we don’t even notice what’s keeping us trapped, and it’s tough to know exactly what to do to get out of a rut.
We can figure this out. If you’re feeling tired, fearful, and disconnected, and your current way of living isn’t working, my approach to therapy will help. A lot of our suffering comes from hard to control, negative thoughts about ourselves and the world that got ingrained in us as we grew up. Often, we don’t even notice what’s keeping us trapped, and it’s tough to know exactly what to do to get out of a rut.
(626) 478-1060 View (626) 478-1060
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Roger Scott Wenger
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711
People come to the crossroads of seeking mental health treatment for many different reasons and with many different paths. I would like to meet you on that path and help you through it. I have over 30 years experience in counseling and therapy with 20 years working in addictions, dual diagnosis, inpatient mental health with persistent mental illness and outpatient with individuals and couples for both the Veterans Administration and as adjunct faculty at Loma Linda University Department of Psychiatry. I also do psychological assessment for diagnosis clarification and treatment planning. Visit our website www.drscottwenger.com.
People come to the crossroads of seeking mental health treatment for many different reasons and with many different paths. I would like to meet you on that path and help you through it. I have over 30 years experience in counseling and therapy with 20 years working in addictions, dual diagnosis, inpatient mental health with persistent mental illness and outpatient with individuals and couples for both the Veterans Administration and as adjunct faculty at Loma Linda University Department of Psychiatry. I also do psychological assessment for diagnosis clarification and treatment planning. Visit our website www.drscottwenger.com.
(909) 906-9247 View (909) 906-9247
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Steve Garman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711
I have been practicing psychotherapy and counseling for more than twenty years. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and certified Jungian Analyst. My experience includes working with individuals, couples, and families who might be struggling with emotional and relationship difficulties, including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and parent-child conflicts. I am available to conduct online/video sessions.
I have been practicing psychotherapy and counseling for more than twenty years. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and certified Jungian Analyst. My experience includes working with individuals, couples, and families who might be struggling with emotional and relationship difficulties, including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and parent-child conflicts. I am available to conduct online/video sessions.
(909) 963-0694 View (909) 963-0694
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Joanna Bendiner Horowitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Claremont, CA 91711  (Online Only)
People come to a point of change from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. I work best with those who have recognized that what they are currently doing is not making them happy - and who have a real commitment to finding ways to alter their present situation. My counseling style is both interactive and supportive.
People come to a point of change from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. I work best with those who have recognized that what they are currently doing is not making them happy - and who have a real commitment to finding ways to alter their present situation. My counseling style is both interactive and supportive.
(909) 625-5506 View (909) 625-5506
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Tamson Overholtzer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711
If you are seeking help, it can be an overwhelming and humbling experience. It is also a step toward the dignity and self-respect that come from facing and working through your pain and suffering. Finding a good match, someone you can trust, is essential. You need someone who can really understand. If you are struggling in your life, struggling in your relationships, you don’t have to do that alone. Together, we will work to identify and overcome the obstacles, clearing the way to healthier relationships and a happier, more productive life.
If you are seeking help, it can be an overwhelming and humbling experience. It is also a step toward the dignity and self-respect that come from facing and working through your pain and suffering. Finding a good match, someone you can trust, is essential. You need someone who can really understand. If you are struggling in your life, struggling in your relationships, you don’t have to do that alone. Together, we will work to identify and overcome the obstacles, clearing the way to healthier relationships and a happier, more productive life.
(909) 918-6915 View (909) 918-6915
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Stephanie Goldsmith
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Claremont, CA 91711
Waitlist for new clients
Initiating counseling can be an intimidating or difficult process and it is extremely important that you feel safe and comfortable with the therapist you choose. I strive to provide a safe and collaborative environment to help you achieve your therapeutic goals and facilitate meaningful change in your life. Although I enjoy working with a variety of issues and concerns, some of my specialty areas include trauma, couples and relationships, eating disorders and body image concerns, self-harm behaviors, identity development, LGBTQI issues, and whole person care.
Initiating counseling can be an intimidating or difficult process and it is extremely important that you feel safe and comfortable with the therapist you choose. I strive to provide a safe and collaborative environment to help you achieve your therapeutic goals and facilitate meaningful change in your life. Although I enjoy working with a variety of issues and concerns, some of my specialty areas include trauma, couples and relationships, eating disorders and body image concerns, self-harm behaviors, identity development, LGBTQI issues, and whole person care.
(909) 742-8100 View (909) 742-8100
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Goldsmith Psychological Services (GPS)
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Claremont, CA 91711
We are a team of therapists dedicated to providing a safe and collaborative environment to help you achieve your therapeutic goals and facilitate meaningful change in your life. We strive to provide multiculturally sensitive care and we welcome working with people from many different backgrounds, systems, and beliefs. Your individuality is important to us and we will work with you to form goals that fit for you and your needs.
We are a team of therapists dedicated to providing a safe and collaborative environment to help you achieve your therapeutic goals and facilitate meaningful change in your life. We strive to provide multiculturally sensitive care and we welcome working with people from many different backgrounds, systems, and beliefs. Your individuality is important to us and we will work with you to form goals that fit for you and your needs.
(626) 669-3747 View (626) 669-3747
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Dragana Gajic Pitargue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711
I provide therapy to teens, adults and couples. My specialties include Brainspotting, IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for treatment of trauma and complex PTSD. I am a certified EMDR therapist and an EMDRIA Consultant who provides consultation for therapists seeking certification. I am trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and I treat a variety of conditions, including complex trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, OCD, eating disorders, and addiction. I provide Christian Counsel/Guidance upon request.
I provide therapy to teens, adults and couples. My specialties include Brainspotting, IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for treatment of trauma and complex PTSD. I am a certified EMDR therapist and an EMDRIA Consultant who provides consultation for therapists seeking certification. I am trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and I treat a variety of conditions, including complex trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, OCD, eating disorders, and addiction. I provide Christian Counsel/Guidance upon request.
(310) 741-9451 View (310) 741-9451
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Noura Bermudez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Claremont, CA 91711
Your parents refuse to support you and you don’t know how to handle it. You’re dating someone outside your culture or family’s religion and ready to move in, get married, or have children. You've told your parents and they’ve stopped talking to you or blame and criticize you which causes you a great deal of shame guilt, anger, and sadness. You cry over holidays and milestones you won’t have together, and them never knowing the person you’ve become. You want to live your life authentically, but want to have your parents back in your life. You feel abandoned, and that you have to change who you are in order to be loved and accepted.
Your parents refuse to support you and you don’t know how to handle it. You’re dating someone outside your culture or family’s religion and ready to move in, get married, or have children. You've told your parents and they’ve stopped talking to you or blame and criticize you which causes you a great deal of shame guilt, anger, and sadness. You cry over holidays and milestones you won’t have together, and them never knowing the person you’ve become. You want to live your life authentically, but want to have your parents back in your life. You feel abandoned, and that you have to change who you are in order to be loved and accepted.
(909) 307-4806 View (909) 307-4806
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Julia Xiao-Rodriguez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711
Julia Xiao-Rodriguez provides supervised evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapies (CBTs) for children, adolescents, and young adults with complex diagnostic presentations, including co-occurring anxiety, mood, personality, substance use and eating disorders. She specializes in delivering Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for high-risk, suicidal, and self-harming youth and their families. She is especially interested in walking alongside parents as they navigate parenting challenges and collaboration with providers. Julia is committed to providing identity-informed, culturally responsive and values-based interventions.
Julia Xiao-Rodriguez provides supervised evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapies (CBTs) for children, adolescents, and young adults with complex diagnostic presentations, including co-occurring anxiety, mood, personality, substance use and eating disorders. She specializes in delivering Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for high-risk, suicidal, and self-harming youth and their families. She is especially interested in walking alongside parents as they navigate parenting challenges and collaboration with providers. Julia is committed to providing identity-informed, culturally responsive and values-based interventions.
(424) 401-5795 View (424) 401-5795
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Wei-Chin Hwang
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Claremont, CA 91711
Dr. Wei-Chin Hwang is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor of clinical psychology. He has two practice locations, one in Pasadena and one in Claremont, California. In his practice, he provides psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. Dr. Hwang has over 30 years of education, training, and experience in the field of psychology. He received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from UCLA (ranked #1 in clinical psychology) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. He is a professor at Claremont McKenna College (ranked #6 among liberal arts colleges in the U.S.).
Dr. Wei-Chin Hwang is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor of clinical psychology. He has two practice locations, one in Pasadena and one in Claremont, California. In his practice, he provides psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. Dr. Hwang has over 30 years of education, training, and experience in the field of psychology. He received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from UCLA (ranked #1 in clinical psychology) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. He is a professor at Claremont McKenna College (ranked #6 among liberal arts colleges in the U.S.).
(310) 331-8709 View (310) 331-8709
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Kimm J. Moreno
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711
"Are your relationships more difficult and complicated than they need to be? Do you feel unheard? Do you want to find peace and balance? No matter what the issues are I will work with you, your spouse, partner, children, teen, parents or significant other to quickly reduce the immediate challenges and then we will focus on a plan of action to tackle the tough issues. By creating awareness and understanding, you will become equipped with the tools and strategies you need to manage your life and your relationships."
"Are your relationships more difficult and complicated than they need to be? Do you feel unheard? Do you want to find peace and balance? No matter what the issues are I will work with you, your spouse, partner, children, teen, parents or significant other to quickly reduce the immediate challenges and then we will focus on a plan of action to tackle the tough issues. By creating awareness and understanding, you will become equipped with the tools and strategies you need to manage your life and your relationships."
(951) 643-0525 View (951) 643-0525
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Del Sol Psychological Center
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711
"I believe that challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful." "The journey to walk into the light begins with the desire to take your life to the next level; If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person. If there if beuty in the person, there will be harmony in the house. If there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation. if there order in the nation, there will be peace in the world. -Ancient Proverb Dr. Julieta Mayra is a Marriage and Family Therapist with more then 8 years of clinical and social services experience.
"I believe that challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful." "The journey to walk into the light begins with the desire to take your life to the next level; If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person. If there if beuty in the person, there will be harmony in the house. If there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation. if there order in the nation, there will be peace in the world. -Ancient Proverb Dr. Julieta Mayra is a Marriage and Family Therapist with more then 8 years of clinical and social services experience.
(909) 474-7981 View (909) 474-7981
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Blowfish Therapy Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, PPS, LMFT, LEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Claremont, CA 91711
I'm Chelsea, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP). I was a social worker for Child Protective Services for 10 years & worked at an in-patient psychiatric hospital. Currently, I'm a school psychologist & maintain a private practice - Blowfish Therapy Inc. Clients that tend to feel most comfortable with me are often able to connect or feel acceptance based on one the following areas or topics: LGBTQ+, Parenting, Millennials, Blended Families, Liberals, Potty Mouths, Self-Critics, Students, Sex, Use of humor, Sensitive Hearts. Reach out to see if I'd be a good fit for you!
I'm Chelsea, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP). I was a social worker for Child Protective Services for 10 years & worked at an in-patient psychiatric hospital. Currently, I'm a school psychologist & maintain a private practice - Blowfish Therapy Inc. Clients that tend to feel most comfortable with me are often able to connect or feel acceptance based on one the following areas or topics: LGBTQ+, Parenting, Millennials, Blended Families, Liberals, Potty Mouths, Self-Critics, Students, Sex, Use of humor, Sensitive Hearts. Reach out to see if I'd be a good fit for you!
(909) 248-2654 View (909) 248-2654
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Renee Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711
My name is Renee Davis. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I enjoy working with couples and individuals. I specialize in sexual addiction, recovery, affair repair, depression, and anxiety. I am able to teach dialectical behavioral therapy to help balance mood and create a life worth living. I enjoy working with adults, who struggle with mood, dysregulation, relationship stress, and panic attacks. I particularly enjoy working with codependency and marital discord.
My name is Renee Davis. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I enjoy working with couples and individuals. I specialize in sexual addiction, recovery, affair repair, depression, and anxiety. I am able to teach dialectical behavioral therapy to help balance mood and create a life worth living. I enjoy working with adults, who struggle with mood, dysregulation, relationship stress, and panic attacks. I particularly enjoy working with codependency and marital discord.
(619) 566-7027 View (619) 566-7027
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Cynthia Little
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711
My name is Cynthia Little, LMFT. I have been working with clients across the life-span since 2010 and currently work with adults and elders 65+. I work with clients who are experiencing, anxiety, depression, relationships problems – with self, parents, and peers. I also work with individuals who struggling with life transitions, self-esteem, infidelity, and women’s issues. I offer a non-judgmental and supportive space. I used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness, and pull from other modalities as needed.
My name is Cynthia Little, LMFT. I have been working with clients across the life-span since 2010 and currently work with adults and elders 65+. I work with clients who are experiencing, anxiety, depression, relationships problems – with self, parents, and peers. I also work with individuals who struggling with life transitions, self-esteem, infidelity, and women’s issues. I offer a non-judgmental and supportive space. I used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness, and pull from other modalities as needed.
(657) 837-5522 View (657) 837-5522
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William Watson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in California with over 30 years of experience working as a Psychiatric Social Worker and Psychotherapist. I have worked with forensic clients with various concerns, including major mental illness, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse and helped those who have instigated physical trauma or emotional abuse.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in California with over 30 years of experience working as a Psychiatric Social Worker and Psychotherapist. I have worked with forensic clients with various concerns, including major mental illness, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse and helped those who have instigated physical trauma or emotional abuse.
(858) 391-4914 View (858) 391-4914
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Celena Horton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711  (Online Only)
After experiencing this time of uncertainty and change, I am here to meet your psychological needs. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with my Doctorate in Psychology; who is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I believe in meeting you where you are. My personal mantra is empowering and motivating you to help to incite change. I have over 9 years of experience of working with individuals, families and couples in various settings.
After experiencing this time of uncertainty and change, I am here to meet your psychological needs. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with my Doctorate in Psychology; who is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I believe in meeting you where you are. My personal mantra is empowering and motivating you to help to incite change. I have over 9 years of experience of working with individuals, families and couples in various settings.
(951) 309-9288 View (951) 309-9288
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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.