Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Duarte, CA
I have helped those experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, body image issues, racial inequities, BPD, and autism spectrum.
Connecting to my clients is of utmost importance to me. Connecting to you is essential in assisting you to achieve your goals; I truly believe in actively being present for you. I openly listen to what is of significance to you and I non-judgmentally hear where you’re coming from and your life experiences.
I have helped those experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, body image issues, racial inequities, BPD, and autism spectrum.
Connecting to my clients is of utmost importance to me. Connecting to you is essential in assisting you to achieve your goals; I truly believe in actively being present for you. I openly listen to what is of significance to you and I non-judgmentally hear where you’re coming from and your life experiences.
Maybe you're in a tough place in life and need some help finding a direction. Or perhaps you're struggling to find connection, and support. Perhaps you're struggling with depression, and anxiety, and you're trying to feel something different. Or maybe, the current state of the world has affected you, your family or your children. We all suffer, and sometimes we need help, and I'd like to acknowledge you for trying to find an answer. Therapy can be place where we learn to address our suffering by taking power over it, through learning about what we can change. Are you ready for something different in your life?
Maybe you're in a tough place in life and need some help finding a direction. Or perhaps you're struggling to find connection, and support. Perhaps you're struggling with depression, and anxiety, and you're trying to feel something different. Or maybe, the current state of the world has affected you, your family or your children. We all suffer, and sometimes we need help, and I'd like to acknowledge you for trying to find an answer. Therapy can be place where we learn to address our suffering by taking power over it, through learning about what we can change. Are you ready for something different in your life?
It's difficult to find the right therapist, with the many different treatment approaches, personalities, and even worldviews. As a Catholic-Christian therapist, I know it's especially challenging to find a therapist who is professional and yet competent to understand the unique experiences and challenges of people of faith. There are many reasons why people might seek services, from feeling stuck to deeply hurting, or simply to pursue a greater degree of flourishing in one's life. Whatever the reason, it is my goal to provide the environment and relationship where healing and growth can occur.
It's difficult to find the right therapist, with the many different treatment approaches, personalities, and even worldviews. As a Catholic-Christian therapist, I know it's especially challenging to find a therapist who is professional and yet competent to understand the unique experiences and challenges of people of faith. There are many reasons why people might seek services, from feeling stuck to deeply hurting, or simply to pursue a greater degree of flourishing in one's life. Whatever the reason, it is my goal to provide the environment and relationship where healing and growth can occur.
My clients find my compassionate listening combined with over 40 years of experience counseling full time, puts them at ease. I focus on helping people begin the process of resolving the concerns and issues they are facing in their lives. I have a Christian background and think morality, integrity, and emotionally healthy living as supported in scripture are significant qualities worth having in our lives. Even if we differ in religion, I can help you create a foundation for how you live and the changes you make within the context of your belief system.
My clients find my compassionate listening combined with over 40 years of experience counseling full time, puts them at ease. I focus on helping people begin the process of resolving the concerns and issues they are facing in their lives. I have a Christian background and think morality, integrity, and emotionally healthy living as supported in scripture are significant qualities worth having in our lives. Even if we differ in religion, I can help you create a foundation for how you live and the changes you make within the context of your belief system.
I focus on providing holistic mental health care taking into account cultural, family dynamics, spiritual, socio-economic, and medical factors that contribute to mental health conditions. My hope is to support individuals, families, and children thrive by identifying and supporting their inner strengths.
I focus on providing holistic mental health care taking into account cultural, family dynamics, spiritual, socio-economic, and medical factors that contribute to mental health conditions. My hope is to support individuals, families, and children thrive by identifying and supporting their inner strengths.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
West Covina, CA 91790
My specialty includes working with disorders such as Bipolar spectrum, schizophrenia, anxiety, phobias, borderline personality, and depression.
Mental health, addiction and traumas can be treated with the appropriate psychotherapy. With thirteen years of experience in the field, I have had the opportunity to work with clients who have different problems, needs and objectives. People of all ages, ethnicities and cultures; therefore, giving me the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding on how to detect and treat various conditions. Psychotherapy helps people to go through a recovery process without problems.
My specialty includes working with disorders such as Bipolar spectrum, schizophrenia, anxiety, phobias, borderline personality, and depression.
Mental health, addiction and traumas can be treated with the appropriate psychotherapy. With thirteen years of experience in the field, I have had the opportunity to work with clients who have different problems, needs and objectives. People of all ages, ethnicities and cultures; therefore, giving me the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding on how to detect and treat various conditions. Psychotherapy helps people to go through a recovery process without problems.
My name is Candace N Taggart, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am licensed to provide therapy in the state of California and look forward to connecting soon! My specialty areas include trauma, borderline personality, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, and grief. I often work with individuals who have survived sexual trauma, grew up in an abusive family dynamic, experience difficulties setting healthy boundaries in relationships, are adjusting to major changes in life, deal with emotion regulation difficulties, struggle with intrusive thoughts, find it difficult to connect/socialize with others.
My name is Candace N Taggart, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am licensed to provide therapy in the state of California and look forward to connecting soon! My specialty areas include trauma, borderline personality, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, and grief. I often work with individuals who have survived sexual trauma, grew up in an abusive family dynamic, experience difficulties setting healthy boundaries in relationships, are adjusting to major changes in life, deal with emotion regulation difficulties, struggle with intrusive thoughts, find it difficult to connect/socialize with others.
Hello! I'm Misty Utter, LMFT 117901. My background is working with couples, young adults, and teens. I enjoy using the DBT or CBT approach. I am also trained is TF-CBT. I look forward to working with you and achieving your goals. My approach to therapy utilizes CBT, Dialectical (DBT), Trauma Focused, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I have worked with various couples, young adults, and teens who suffer from Anxiety, Borderline Personality, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Domestic Violence, Grief, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues, Adolescents/Teens, and Sexual Orientation.
Hello! I'm Misty Utter, LMFT 117901. My background is working with couples, young adults, and teens. I enjoy using the DBT or CBT approach. I am also trained is TF-CBT. I look forward to working with you and achieving your goals. My approach to therapy utilizes CBT, Dialectical (DBT), Trauma Focused, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I have worked with various couples, young adults, and teens who suffer from Anxiety, Borderline Personality, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Domestic Violence, Grief, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues, Adolescents/Teens, and Sexual Orientation.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my goal is to help individuals improve their relationships with loved ones, uncover their strengths, and acquire positive coping skills to lead a healthy life. During my 18 years as a Therapist, I have worked with families, couples, and individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems. I also helped many people who have experienced trauma such as sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. In addition, I had the opportunity to work with Adult Children of parents with personality disorders, particularly Borderline and Narcissistic.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my goal is to help individuals improve their relationships with loved ones, uncover their strengths, and acquire positive coping skills to lead a healthy life. During my 18 years as a Therapist, I have worked with families, couples, and individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems. I also helped many people who have experienced trauma such as sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. In addition, I had the opportunity to work with Adult Children of parents with personality disorders, particularly Borderline and Narcissistic.
I have treated children ages 5-18 and their families with a wide range of personal struggles including anxiety, depression, BPD, ASD, ADHD, maladaptive behaviors, and relational issues.
I see the adversities of individuals through a systems lens and strive to empower children, teens, and adults to have healthy relationships with themselves, family, and others in order to live their best lives. I earned a BA in psychology with an emphasis on child development and Autism treatment from UCSD, and later an MA in Marital and Family Therapy from Alliant International University, San Diego.
I have treated children ages 5-18 and their families with a wide range of personal struggles including anxiety, depression, BPD, ASD, ADHD, maladaptive behaviors, and relational issues.
I see the adversities of individuals through a systems lens and strive to empower children, teens, and adults to have healthy relationships with themselves, family, and others in order to live their best lives. I earned a BA in psychology with an emphasis on child development and Autism treatment from UCSD, and later an MA in Marital and Family Therapy from Alliant International University, San Diego.
My name is Aleah Maas, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California. I utilize a holistic approach integrating the mind and body to help my clients find healing and wholeness. I work with adults and specialize in trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, borderline personality disorder ( BPD), and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). I have experience working with individuals who have trauma, symptoms of anxiety, depression, and those who are struggling with relationship issues.
My name is Aleah Maas, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California. I utilize a holistic approach integrating the mind and body to help my clients find healing and wholeness. I work with adults and specialize in trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, borderline personality disorder ( BPD), and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). I have experience working with individuals who have trauma, symptoms of anxiety, depression, and those who are struggling with relationship issues.
My work focuses on individuals and couples. I have twelve years of experience treating and helping individuals gain insight, hope, and a better outlook on their lives. I provide a safe environment to address your life’s challenges, issues with relationships, self-esteem, grief, codependency, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, anger, problematic coping, and motivation. I strive to help you gain insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that influence your well-being and relationships through therapy.
My work focuses on individuals and couples. I have twelve years of experience treating and helping individuals gain insight, hope, and a better outlook on their lives. I provide a safe environment to address your life’s challenges, issues with relationships, self-esteem, grief, codependency, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, anger, problematic coping, and motivation. I strive to help you gain insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that influence your well-being and relationships through therapy.
Deanna Hudgins
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
I applaud you for considering therapy at this time! One of the most powerful gifts we can offer ourselves is movement: towards wholeness, balance, and equanimity. This looks different for everyone, whether it is attending therapy for the first time, deepening our self-exploration, or engaging effectively with loved ones. In session, I strive to blend the principles of evidence-based treatments with an approach rooted in equity, compassion, and respect for each individual’s unique life experience. I am grateful to join clients as a co-navigator and co-learner on their path towards improved mindset, relationships, and well-being.
I applaud you for considering therapy at this time! One of the most powerful gifts we can offer ourselves is movement: towards wholeness, balance, and equanimity. This looks different for everyone, whether it is attending therapy for the first time, deepening our self-exploration, or engaging effectively with loved ones. In session, I strive to blend the principles of evidence-based treatments with an approach rooted in equity, compassion, and respect for each individual’s unique life experience. I am grateful to join clients as a co-navigator and co-learner on their path towards improved mindset, relationships, and well-being.
Deciding to come into treatment is never an easy decision even when it feels necessary. I work from a psychoanalytic-psychotherapy approach meaning I'm most interested in what your experience is. What that means is that through careful listening and dialogue, I'll work with you to better identify and understand what may be behind painful symptoms like lack of impulse control, binge eating, depression that's so heavy you can't get out of bed, or the terrible grief that comes from losing a loved one.
Deciding to come into treatment is never an easy decision even when it feels necessary. I work from a psychoanalytic-psychotherapy approach meaning I'm most interested in what your experience is. What that means is that through careful listening and dialogue, I'll work with you to better identify and understand what may be behind painful symptoms like lack of impulse control, binge eating, depression that's so heavy you can't get out of bed, or the terrible grief that comes from losing a loved one.
Courtney Kent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#76116) practicing in West LA. I am a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™ and I specialize in providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Individual DBT sessions often include time learning skills to tolerate distress, regulate your emotions, increase interpersonal effectiveness and increase your mindfulness of the current moment. In addition to the DBT skills, I will weave in skills from CBT, ACT and IPT skills. In addition to learning new coping skills, we will process what comes up from the past, present and future.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#76116) practicing in West LA. I am a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™ and I specialize in providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Individual DBT sessions often include time learning skills to tolerate distress, regulate your emotions, increase interpersonal effectiveness and increase your mindfulness of the current moment. In addition to the DBT skills, I will weave in skills from CBT, ACT and IPT skills. In addition to learning new coping skills, we will process what comes up from the past, present and future.
Rocio Luna
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
My approach to therapy is a holistic one where we bring attention to the mind, body, and environmental connection in each individual. I hope to provide a safe environment with a non-judgmental and compassionate lens in each session. My goal is to couple your expertise of being you – your reality and lived experiences – with my skill set, in order to collaboratively work towards achieving your goals. It would be an honor to bear witness to your healing and growth!
My approach to therapy is a holistic one where we bring attention to the mind, body, and environmental connection in each individual. I hope to provide a safe environment with a non-judgmental and compassionate lens in each session. My goal is to couple your expertise of being you – your reality and lived experiences – with my skill set, in order to collaboratively work towards achieving your goals. It would be an honor to bear witness to your healing and growth!
Danielle Kronfli
Psychologist, MMFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91104 (Online Only)
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Dr. Danielle Kronfli Child & Family Psychology offers therapy and parenting support that is without judgement and guilt for new and growing families. I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment to begin setting goals and believe that developing a stronger sense of self is key to feeling fulfilled and finding inner peace and serenity in the home. With over 10 years of experience working with children and families, I am confident that we can work together to build stronger more meaningful parent-child connections.
Dr. Danielle Kronfli Child & Family Psychology offers therapy and parenting support that is without judgement and guilt for new and growing families. I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment to begin setting goals and believe that developing a stronger sense of self is key to feeling fulfilled and finding inner peace and serenity in the home. With over 10 years of experience working with children and families, I am confident that we can work together to build stronger more meaningful parent-child connections.
Christian Qin Lise
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Covina, CA 91722 (Online Only)
Experiencing trauma and severe stress in today’s world is almost unavoidable during our lifetime. Positively tackling and overcoming such stress are possible with appropriate professional guidance. My passion is assisting children and adults challenging and overcoming depression, anxiety, and traumatic experiences. I know that no single approach is the right one for every individual. Some people prefer to engage in active conversation throughout the session while others prefer the therapist asking the questions. Regardless of your preference, I will be able to guide you through your concerns.
Experiencing trauma and severe stress in today’s world is almost unavoidable during our lifetime. Positively tackling and overcoming such stress are possible with appropriate professional guidance. My passion is assisting children and adults challenging and overcoming depression, anxiety, and traumatic experiences. I know that no single approach is the right one for every individual. Some people prefer to engage in active conversation throughout the session while others prefer the therapist asking the questions. Regardless of your preference, I will be able to guide you through your concerns.
Kristina Navarro Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91051 (Online Only)
Welcome, I am so happy you have made the brave decision to invest in your mental health. I specialize in the treatment of developmental and complex trauma. My clinical experience includes- community based mental health, intensive services and residential treatment centers. I currently serve as a clinical director of a treatment center for neurodiverse adolescents. In my private practice, current clinical focus is working with women and families that have been impacted by trauma. My goal as a therapist is to rebuild ruptured attachments, heal untouched wounds, and create a space of healing and wellness for all of my clients.
Welcome, I am so happy you have made the brave decision to invest in your mental health. I specialize in the treatment of developmental and complex trauma. My clinical experience includes- community based mental health, intensive services and residential treatment centers. I currently serve as a clinical director of a treatment center for neurodiverse adolescents. In my private practice, current clinical focus is working with women and families that have been impacted by trauma. My goal as a therapist is to rebuild ruptured attachments, heal untouched wounds, and create a space of healing and wellness for all of my clients.
Our life experiences can lead us to question our identity and purpose in the world we live in. This can lead us to anxiety, depression, and trauma. Do you want to improve how you face challenges, function in your relationships, and face overwhelming feelings? I place heavy importance on addressing trauma. Trauma disintegrates the parts that make up your whole self, which can leave aspects of who you are hidden from your awareness. Left unaddressed, anxiety and depression can worsen, which can rob you of the necessary connection that all human beings need to thrive. I aim to help you process unresolved trauma.
Our life experiences can lead us to question our identity and purpose in the world we live in. This can lead us to anxiety, depression, and trauma. Do you want to improve how you face challenges, function in your relationships, and face overwhelming feelings? I place heavy importance on addressing trauma. Trauma disintegrates the parts that make up your whole self, which can leave aspects of who you are hidden from your awareness. Left unaddressed, anxiety and depression can worsen, which can rob you of the necessary connection that all human beings need to thrive. I aim to help you process unresolved trauma.
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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.