Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in La Verne, CA
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James Brown
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
La Verne, CA 91750 (Online Only)
I am James G. Brown. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), and I am also a National-Board Certified Counselor (NCC). I enjoy working with individuals who recognize that something needs to change and just aren't sure which way to go. Together, we can explore your motivation to change and learn to live life based on your values, goals, and dreams. We will take a solution-focused approach, strength-based approach to help you become more aware, more loving, and capable of self-love, and create a fuller, richer life. Clients who see me will find themselves in a safe, non-judgmental space.
I am James G. Brown. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), and I am also a National-Board Certified Counselor (NCC). I enjoy working with individuals who recognize that something needs to change and just aren't sure which way to go. Together, we can explore your motivation to change and learn to live life based on your values, goals, and dreams. We will take a solution-focused approach, strength-based approach to help you become more aware, more loving, and capable of self-love, and create a fuller, richer life. Clients who see me will find themselves in a safe, non-judgmental space.
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My name is Doctor Mike Denn. I am a licensed clinical psychologist. My approach to therapy is called Rational Living Therapy. My focus in therapy is to make you be better, not just feel better. I have helped all kinds of clients and I focus on making you feel understood and accepted. A lot of the healing that happens is the result of you being really heard, maybe for the first time in your life. This is what I want to provide you. My goal is to help you understand that it is not other people who are causing your problems but rather how you think about and interpret the situation that is causing your problems.
My name is Doctor Mike Denn. I am a licensed clinical psychologist. My approach to therapy is called Rational Living Therapy. My focus in therapy is to make you be better, not just feel better. I have helped all kinds of clients and I focus on making you feel understood and accepted. A lot of the healing that happens is the result of you being really heard, maybe for the first time in your life. This is what I want to provide you. My goal is to help you understand that it is not other people who are causing your problems but rather how you think about and interpret the situation that is causing your problems.
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Joanna Bendiner Horowitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Verne, CA 91750 (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.
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I work with variety of people in the midst of their life journey. focus on client-centered therapy. B taking this approach, working with each individual, couple, family, and child, a stronger connection for growth can be created. am privileged to walk along with my clients through their lives. Together we process challenges, traumas, heartaches, , life adjustments, losses, relationships, and more related to personal experiences. Therapy helps increase abilities to communicate, & process. We work to go beyond surviving, through healing, to truly thriving, striving toward a life with strong relationships, filled with joy, and hope.
I work with variety of people in the midst of their life journey. focus on client-centered therapy. B taking this approach, working with each individual, couple, family, and child, a stronger connection for growth can be created. am privileged to walk along with my clients through their lives. Together we process challenges, traumas, heartaches, , life adjustments, losses, relationships, and more related to personal experiences. Therapy helps increase abilities to communicate, & process. We work to go beyond surviving, through healing, to truly thriving, striving toward a life with strong relationships, filled with joy, and hope.
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Stephanie Goldsmith
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
La Verne, CA 91750
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.
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Roberta Heesen Reid
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
La Verne, CA 91750
Specializing in addiction, codependency, and women's issues. My approach to the therapeutic process is one that stresses creating a safe, trusting, respectful relationship with my clients. I recognize that different people respond to different interventions and I am comfortable with an eclectic approach to foster change. I am naturally someone who enjoys people and engaging them in examining what they value and want for their life. Life is a series of choices. Insight is vital but lasting change happens when we do something different that is effective in building our self and a new perspective on life's possibilities.â;
Specializing in addiction, codependency, and women's issues. My approach to the therapeutic process is one that stresses creating a safe, trusting, respectful relationship with my clients. I recognize that different people respond to different interventions and I am comfortable with an eclectic approach to foster change. I am naturally someone who enjoys people and engaging them in examining what they value and want for their life. Life is a series of choices. Insight is vital but lasting change happens when we do something different that is effective in building our self and a new perspective on life's possibilities.â;
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Brendan Marquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Verne, CA 91750
I love helping people puzzle out what they need in order to live their best life as their best self. Rising to a challenge has always inspired me to do more and reach even higher. Whether it be the challenges faced in life's transitions, relationships, or childhood experiences, I can guide you and stand by you to rise against it. I hope that people feel they can reach out and up for their inspiration even if they need some support getting there. Working with people in therapy has always been my dream; I would like the opportunity to help you start your path towards your dream.
I love helping people puzzle out what they need in order to live their best life as their best self. Rising to a challenge has always inspired me to do more and reach even higher. Whether it be the challenges faced in life's transitions, relationships, or childhood experiences, I can guide you and stand by you to rise against it. I hope that people feel they can reach out and up for their inspiration even if they need some support getting there. Working with people in therapy has always been my dream; I would like the opportunity to help you start your path towards your dream.
![Photo of Jason Gabriel Stringer, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e6c7aa80-1d00-4aa7-9628-f11cc6dd9ed7/2/320x400.jpeg)
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?
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Kirsten Angeliyan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Verne, CA 91750 (Online Only)
Kirsten specializes in working with adults to heal wounds of childhood trauma and resolve internal conflicts that may contribute to depression, mood disorders, anxiety and co-dependency. With an emphasis on inner-work, self compassion, and healing in the here-and-now, she offers provide an approach to therapy that seeks to strengthen self-esteem and worthiness. She seeks to develop a positive therapeutic alliance with her clients which can support the way safely, authentically and with reverence to the human experience.
Kirsten specializes in working with adults to heal wounds of childhood trauma and resolve internal conflicts that may contribute to depression, mood disorders, anxiety and co-dependency. With an emphasis on inner-work, self compassion, and healing in the here-and-now, she offers provide an approach to therapy that seeks to strengthen self-esteem and worthiness. She seeks to develop a positive therapeutic alliance with her clients which can support the way safely, authentically and with reverence to the human experience.
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Hello there! I am a EMDR- and TRM-trained therapist and I greet you with gentleness and a smile. Perhaps you feel overwhelmed, crippled (or annoyed) by your anxiety, self-criticalness, people-pleasing or perfectionistic behaviors? Perhaps you've experienced trauma and now want/need to make a change? Whatever you are noticing right now, you are welcomed here and I would love to partner with you on this journey toward healing. My deep hope is that you can experience healing from distress, build your self-care and boundary muscles, and engage life with freedom, peace, empowerment, and authenticity.
Hello there! I am a EMDR- and TRM-trained therapist and I greet you with gentleness and a smile. Perhaps you feel overwhelmed, crippled (or annoyed) by your anxiety, self-criticalness, people-pleasing or perfectionistic behaviors? Perhaps you've experienced trauma and now want/need to make a change? Whatever you are noticing right now, you are welcomed here and I would love to partner with you on this journey toward healing. My deep hope is that you can experience healing from distress, build your self-care and boundary muscles, and engage life with freedom, peace, empowerment, and authenticity.
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Victoria Carrillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Verne, CA 91750
Not accepting new clients
Are you experiencing uncertainty? Do you feel as if you have no one to talk to, or that no one will understand what you are going through? I can help. I provide a safe, warm environment where you can work through your issues, and gain insight into what is happening in your life. I will help you figure out what is going on, and provide support so that you feel that you are able to move forward. I enjoy working with a variety of people, including couples. Sometimes we just need a little guidance and help to figure things out.
Are you experiencing uncertainty? Do you feel as if you have no one to talk to, or that no one will understand what you are going through? I can help. I provide a safe, warm environment where you can work through your issues, and gain insight into what is happening in your life. I will help you figure out what is going on, and provide support so that you feel that you are able to move forward. I enjoy working with a variety of people, including couples. Sometimes we just need a little guidance and help to figure things out.
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Greetings, I'm Maryam! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with over 10 years of experience in individual therapy and community mental health. Through these experiences, I have worked with many populations from various walks of life including adolescents, adults, and older adults. I have extensive training and experience treating adults and adolescents suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, Personality Disorders, Bipolar, ADHD, eating disorders, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, and other acute problems.
Greetings, I'm Maryam! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with over 10 years of experience in individual therapy and community mental health. Through these experiences, I have worked with many populations from various walks of life including adolescents, adults, and older adults. I have extensive training and experience treating adults and adolescents suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, Personality Disorders, Bipolar, ADHD, eating disorders, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, and other acute problems.
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"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."
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Michelle J Gasper
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Claremont, CA 91711
Life is messy. Therapy helps. In the middle of the mess it can be hard to find a way through it, so I work collaboratively with you to identify a path. Together we take a good look at thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and behaviors to see if we can find patterns, then create an action plan to reduce your distress. I am trained in multiple scientifically backed modalities including EMDR and CPT. Everyone is unique with their own set of circumstances that are considered as we walk this journey together. In a world where everyone is talking, sometimes it's nice to have someone really listen.
Life is messy. Therapy helps. In the middle of the mess it can be hard to find a way through it, so I work collaboratively with you to identify a path. Together we take a good look at thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and behaviors to see if we can find patterns, then create an action plan to reduce your distress. I am trained in multiple scientifically backed modalities including EMDR and CPT. Everyone is unique with their own set of circumstances that are considered as we walk this journey together. In a world where everyone is talking, sometimes it's nice to have someone really listen.
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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.
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My name is Elena Manucharyan and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Fresno, California and work with clients via telehealth. I have experience working with adolescents and foster youth with high needs and specialize in anxiety, trauma, stress, and depressive disorders, using Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client Centered Therapy to help my clients process their life events and progress forward. I have found that my approach and style is a good fit for youth and adults who may be dealing with challenges of life and social pressures or have experienced criticism or disapproval for choices made.
My name is Elena Manucharyan and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Fresno, California and work with clients via telehealth. I have experience working with adolescents and foster youth with high needs and specialize in anxiety, trauma, stress, and depressive disorders, using Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client Centered Therapy to help my clients process their life events and progress forward. I have found that my approach and style is a good fit for youth and adults who may be dealing with challenges of life and social pressures or have experienced criticism or disapproval for choices made.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.