Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in San Fernando, CA
Hello, I'm Grant. I have been a therapist for many years and have learned one thing: life can be difficult but with the right perspectives and skills and a willingness to try them things are very likely to get better. There are no magic paths, but I believe there is always a path toward less suffering and greater wellbeing. I work with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, emotional intensity and instability, OCD, and high stress. The people I enjoy the most are those who are willing to receive support and to start making changes.
Hello, I'm Grant. I have been a therapist for many years and have learned one thing: life can be difficult but with the right perspectives and skills and a willingness to try them things are very likely to get better. There are no magic paths, but I believe there is always a path toward less suffering and greater wellbeing. I work with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, emotional intensity and instability, OCD, and high stress. The people I enjoy the most are those who are willing to receive support and to start making changes.
Barbara Benoualid
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Fernando, CA 91346 (Online Only)
I conduct sessions in French & English in a caring manner to ensure couples, individuals & adolescents feel safe to explore and uncover the patterns that are impacting their satisfaction or keeping them stuck. Together we can make sense of your life, help you explore past and present hardships, learn new tools and access your strengths so that you can make better decisions, stop reoccurring behaviors and feel healthier. Your treatment will be tailored to meet your unique personality & goals. You don't need to be alone in your fears, pain, sadness, thoughts, or confusion. You can get through whatever you are dealing with- Let's talk.
I conduct sessions in French & English in a caring manner to ensure couples, individuals & adolescents feel safe to explore and uncover the patterns that are impacting their satisfaction or keeping them stuck. Together we can make sense of your life, help you explore past and present hardships, learn new tools and access your strengths so that you can make better decisions, stop reoccurring behaviors and feel healthier. Your treatment will be tailored to meet your unique personality & goals. You don't need to be alone in your fears, pain, sadness, thoughts, or confusion. You can get through whatever you are dealing with- Let's talk.
My name is Jay (they/them), and I am a trauma psychotherapist focusing on issues including eating disorders, severe emotion dysregulation problems, self-harm, chronic suicidality, sexual assault, military sexual assault, personality disorders, severe anxiety/mood disorders, substance use disorders, and PTSD.
My name is Jay (they/them), and I am a trauma psychotherapist focusing on issues including eating disorders, severe emotion dysregulation problems, self-harm, chronic suicidality, sexual assault, military sexual assault, personality disorders, severe anxiety/mood disorders, substance use disorders, and PTSD.
Hi! My name is Preeya Roe and I am an LCSW specializing in self-awareness, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I consider one's cultural identification and how it impacts our view of the world and ourselves. I would love to support you in increasing insight on the way to support you in developing the how and what is needed to reduce your suffering.
Hi! My name is Preeya Roe and I am an LCSW specializing in self-awareness, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I consider one's cultural identification and how it impacts our view of the world and ourselves. I would love to support you in increasing insight on the way to support you in developing the how and what is needed to reduce your suffering.
At some point in our lives we must cope with distress and pain, whether, it is related to changes within our family system, job related issues, or just the chaos and turmoil of our day to day life. These stressful situations can result in overwhelming emotions ranging from sadness, to fear and anger. Therapy can be a safe, non-judgmental place to help you explore these issues, unlock your inner-wisdom and identify key skills to help you manage difficult situations. The objective in treatment is to develop an individualized plan that offers you the opportunity to explore underlying needs and gain insight on ways to manage emotions, heal from past trauma, and accomplish self-love.
At some point in our lives we must cope with distress and pain, whether, it is related to changes within our family system, job related issues, or just the chaos and turmoil of our day to day life. These stressful situations can result in overwhelming emotions ranging from sadness, to fear and anger. Therapy can be a safe, non-judgmental place to help you explore these issues, unlock your inner-wisdom and identify key skills to help you manage difficult situations. The objective in treatment is to develop an individualized plan that offers you the opportunity to explore underlying needs and gain insight on ways to manage emotions, heal from past trauma, and accomplish self-love.
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I have been working in community mental health for 14 years and have focused my clinical lens on treating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and Borderline Personality Disorder utilizing DBT, ACT, and Harm Reduction. My goal as your therapist is to support you in developing an authentic relationship with yourself, integrating challenges, and achieving your identified goals for therapy. I enjoy working with clients who are open to learning and utilizing new skills. Therapy is typically only an hour a week, so clients need to practice skills outside of therapy to see progress.
I have been working in community mental health for 14 years and have focused my clinical lens on treating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and Borderline Personality Disorder utilizing DBT, ACT, and Harm Reduction. My goal as your therapist is to support you in developing an authentic relationship with yourself, integrating challenges, and achieving your identified goals for therapy. I enjoy working with clients who are open to learning and utilizing new skills. Therapy is typically only an hour a week, so clients need to practice skills outside of therapy to see progress.
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.
Bahman Ghahremani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Granada Hills, CA 91344 (Online Only)
I am often asked: “What is the focus and specialty of your psychotherapy practice?” And my sincere, honest answer is that “people are people, and pain is pain; and to the best of my ability, I listen and try to understand past and present circumstances that brought you to therapy.” Some of the reasons that brought you to therapy you already know. But some aspects of that pain are hidden and not yet known, what psychoanalysis describes as the unconscious. This unconscious pain, thoughts, beliefs show themselves in dreams and fantasies and in your daily life. Understanding them will enrich your self-understanding.
I am often asked: “What is the focus and specialty of your psychotherapy practice?” And my sincere, honest answer is that “people are people, and pain is pain; and to the best of my ability, I listen and try to understand past and present circumstances that brought you to therapy.” Some of the reasons that brought you to therapy you already know. But some aspects of that pain are hidden and not yet known, what psychoanalysis describes as the unconscious. This unconscious pain, thoughts, beliefs show themselves in dreams and fantasies and in your daily life. Understanding them will enrich your self-understanding.
Patricia Alba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Panorama City, CA 91402
You are tired of repeating the same patterns, sometimes in ways that are surprising even to you. You want to understand yourself and get motivation to change. You may be hindered by the expectations of others, your past, your health or your self-esteem. Sometimes it feels like you are cursed to repeat the same mistakes. There is a way out.
You are tired of repeating the same patterns, sometimes in ways that are surprising even to you. You want to understand yourself and get motivation to change. You may be hindered by the expectations of others, your past, your health or your self-esteem. Sometimes it feels like you are cursed to repeat the same mistakes. There is a way out.
My name is Archelena McDonald (the preferred name is Dee Dee), and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and serving clients statewide via telehealth. I currently work with adults and specialize in providing treatment for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, psychosis, grief and loss, PTSD, and couples/family counseling. Therapy is never a "one size fits all," so I try to partner with my client to help identify desired areas of growth.
My name is Archelena McDonald (the preferred name is Dee Dee), and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and serving clients statewide via telehealth. I currently work with adults and specialize in providing treatment for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, psychosis, grief and loss, PTSD, and couples/family counseling. Therapy is never a "one size fits all," so I try to partner with my client to help identify desired areas of growth.
Lindsay Jeanette Sanchez
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Granada Hills, CA 91344 (Online Only)
I primarily have worked in a clinical setting with individuals and children. I believe that each individual shall receive tailored treatment to their needs in order to foster growth that is sustainable. In addition, I have worked with children and teens in school and home-based settings who struggled with anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. This may also include life changes within the familial unit or relational conflict.
I primarily have worked in a clinical setting with individuals and children. I believe that each individual shall receive tailored treatment to their needs in order to foster growth that is sustainable. In addition, I have worked with children and teens in school and home-based settings who struggled with anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. This may also include life changes within the familial unit or relational conflict.
My name is Mary Sowah-Quaye, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I provide psychotherapy and counseling for adults 18 and older. I've worked in many different settings with individuals and families who have a variety of personal issues such as depression/anxiety, bipolar, stress, family problems, and relationships issues. My approach combines person centered, cognitive behavioral therapies and motivational interviewing and mindfulness.
My name is Mary Sowah-Quaye, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I provide psychotherapy and counseling for adults 18 and older. I've worked in many different settings with individuals and families who have a variety of personal issues such as depression/anxiety, bipolar, stress, family problems, and relationships issues. My approach combines person centered, cognitive behavioral therapies and motivational interviewing and mindfulness.
New Life Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
Granada Hills, CA 91344
We assist clients in developing a clinical understanding of their emotions/behaviors in the context of their relationships with others. Assisting clients to understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings and responses helps them gain control over themselves and their environment. When life happens, and we are in the midst of chaos, our brain gets stuck and begins to believe that there are no options available; but sometimes we need a push, an emotional support, or just someone to talk to, to help us un-knot the chaos in our mind with the essential problem-solving skills that we need to manage our lives properly.
We assist clients in developing a clinical understanding of their emotions/behaviors in the context of their relationships with others. Assisting clients to understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings and responses helps them gain control over themselves and their environment. When life happens, and we are in the midst of chaos, our brain gets stuck and begins to believe that there are no options available; but sometimes we need a push, an emotional support, or just someone to talk to, to help us un-knot the chaos in our mind with the essential problem-solving skills that we need to manage our lives properly.
Hi, I'm Peter Bippus, LMFT, LPCC, and I am an unconventional therapist whose approach is refreshingly modern, practical and skills-based. I focus on difficult-to-reach populations and work closely with male survivors of abuse. By now, you are well educated in mental health, and may have been in therapy before. You are familiar with breathing exercises, mindfulness, meditation, and so on...while these approaches do work well, you know that there must be other skills and tools out there but have yet to come across anything new.
Hi, I'm Peter Bippus, LMFT, LPCC, and I am an unconventional therapist whose approach is refreshingly modern, practical and skills-based. I focus on difficult-to-reach populations and work closely with male survivors of abuse. By now, you are well educated in mental health, and may have been in therapy before. You are familiar with breathing exercises, mindfulness, meditation, and so on...while these approaches do work well, you know that there must be other skills and tools out there but have yet to come across anything new.
Hello! My name is Peter Kehoe, LMFT. I was licensed in 2002 and have had an eclectic and sometimes electric life experience to date. I believe in self determination and using support teams and individuals to create positive orientation. I started my journey in this field working with alcoholic adults in a group setting in the early '80s and later moved to a long term residential setting with adolescents with drug and alcohol issues. My internship was in an upper class community with the scions of these families that had substance use and behavioral disorders. Individual and family therapy were the mediums in those cases.
Hello! My name is Peter Kehoe, LMFT. I was licensed in 2002 and have had an eclectic and sometimes electric life experience to date. I believe in self determination and using support teams and individuals to create positive orientation. I started my journey in this field working with alcoholic adults in a group setting in the early '80s and later moved to a long term residential setting with adolescents with drug and alcohol issues. My internship was in an upper class community with the scions of these families that had substance use and behavioral disorders. Individual and family therapy were the mediums in those cases.
Christine Rivlin
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Van Nuys, CA 91402
My educational background consists of earning my BA in Psychology, a master's in clinical counseling, and a Master's in Addictions. I am a LPCC 16395 and am a certified addictions counselor. My areas of concentration include grief and significant trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addictions, and a sub-concentration in eating disorders. I use evidence-based, solution-focused modalities of treatment. I work with clients to develop an action plan to better manage individual's unique experiences and lives.
My educational background consists of earning my BA in Psychology, a master's in clinical counseling, and a Master's in Addictions. I am a LPCC 16395 and am a certified addictions counselor. My areas of concentration include grief and significant trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addictions, and a sub-concentration in eating disorders. I use evidence-based, solution-focused modalities of treatment. I work with clients to develop an action plan to better manage individual's unique experiences and lives.
Mental Health Wellness 4u
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Tara, Kesling, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northridge, CA 91325 (Online Only)
My name is Tara Kesling and I have been working with many different populations for over 30 years. I have worked with individuals, families, children, seniors, and couples. I am currently offering Telemental Health Therapy services to adults. I am a good listener and able to help people redirect their life and feel better about themselves using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other clinical modalities. I have worked with the assessment process in determining the direction of care. I accept insurance through Headway.
My name is Tara Kesling and I have been working with many different populations for over 30 years. I have worked with individuals, families, children, seniors, and couples. I am currently offering Telemental Health Therapy services to adults. I am a good listener and able to help people redirect their life and feel better about themselves using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other clinical modalities. I have worked with the assessment process in determining the direction of care. I accept insurance through Headway.
Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist for more than 20 years. Providing individual, family, marriage, and couples counseling. Specific areas of focus are Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Family and Relationship Conflict.
Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist for more than 20 years. Providing individual, family, marriage, and couples counseling. Specific areas of focus are Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Family and Relationship Conflict.
Center For Integrated Care
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mission Hills, CA 91345 (Online Only)
Center for Integrated Care focuses on one's psychological, social-emotional, and mental well being. Our services are centered around client's needs, where change occurs naturally, genuinely. We provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We welcome all those who are needing a lift from their problems and strenuous life situations. We are a team of Licensed Clinicians and Associate MFT And ASW with specialty in working with children and adults. If you just need short term therapy to get over a pressing issue or long term therapy to process and maintain mental health well being we are here for you.
Center for Integrated Care focuses on one's psychological, social-emotional, and mental well being. Our services are centered around client's needs, where change occurs naturally, genuinely. We provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We welcome all those who are needing a lift from their problems and strenuous life situations. We are a team of Licensed Clinicians and Associate MFT And ASW with specialty in working with children and adults. If you just need short term therapy to get over a pressing issue or long term therapy to process and maintain mental health well being we are here for you.
My name is Norine Campbell. I am a licensed Clinical Forensic Psychologist. My approach to therapy is to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship so that the focus can be on healing in a nonjudgmental and safe space in order to move towards positive change. My focus has been with adolescents and adults dealing with severe mental illness, substance abuse issues, trauma, behavioral issues, anxiety and anger.
My name is Norine Campbell. I am a licensed Clinical Forensic Psychologist. My approach to therapy is to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship so that the focus can be on healing in a nonjudgmental and safe space in order to move towards positive change. My focus has been with adolescents and adults dealing with severe mental illness, substance abuse issues, trauma, behavioral issues, anxiety and anger.
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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.