Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
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Eric Hutchinson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Are you overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, or feeling the stress of a traumatic experience/life situation? Do you have recurring relationship problems? Do you feel like your life sometimes becomes unmanageable? Let me help. I'm a licensed psychologist in Colorado, specializing in the treatment of mood disorders, Post Traumatic Stress, and other trauma-related disorders and adjustment problems. If you are suffering, there is no reason you can't make it better. We will work together toward improved thinking, feeling and overall well-being.
Are you overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, or feeling the stress of a traumatic experience/life situation? Do you have recurring relationship problems? Do you feel like your life sometimes becomes unmanageable? Let me help. I'm a licensed psychologist in Colorado, specializing in the treatment of mood disorders, Post Traumatic Stress, and other trauma-related disorders and adjustment problems. If you are suffering, there is no reason you can't make it better. We will work together toward improved thinking, feeling and overall well-being.
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Connections Trauma Consulting & Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
I have specialized in the treatment of trauma related problems and associated anxiety, anxiety disorders (panic, OCD, general anxiety), behavioral issues, and depression. I believe all people come equipped with the strength and internal resources necessary to heal. We are more than the pain that afflicts us or the symptoms that make our lives difficult. Helping those afflicted by trauma, anxiety, and depression is my passion. My goal is to aid in finding life's balance, to help others regain a sense of hope, and return from the past to find fulfillment in their present.
I have specialized in the treatment of trauma related problems and associated anxiety, anxiety disorders (panic, OCD, general anxiety), behavioral issues, and depression. I believe all people come equipped with the strength and internal resources necessary to heal. We are more than the pain that afflicts us or the symptoms that make our lives difficult. Helping those afflicted by trauma, anxiety, and depression is my passion. My goal is to aid in finding life's balance, to help others regain a sense of hope, and return from the past to find fulfillment in their present.
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Margaret Lee Lovelace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Life can be difficult, whether it is due to emotions, relationships or events. I believe that psychotherapy can help in providing gentle support and a knowledgeable perspective. I have been trained in modalities that can help shift thoughts, emotions and behaviors. We can work together to help you have a happier, more fulfilling life.
Life can be difficult, whether it is due to emotions, relationships or events. I believe that psychotherapy can help in providing gentle support and a knowledgeable perspective. I have been trained in modalities that can help shift thoughts, emotions and behaviors. We can work together to help you have a happier, more fulfilling life.
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Valerie Bringas Montgomery
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Working with women is my forte! Women have a core value of relationships and this is how we filter our decisions. Moving, parenting, and other choices are made from this core value. We are the center of the family flower. When we grow and accept ourselves we go Beyond our natural Beauty!
Working with women is my forte! Women have a core value of relationships and this is how we filter our decisions. Moving, parenting, and other choices are made from this core value. We are the center of the family flower. When we grow and accept ourselves we go Beyond our natural Beauty!
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Jillian Elliott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR, ASAM
Verified Verified
East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Are you experiencing problems with addiction? Do you have trouble handling depression, trauma, and anxiety? I would like to be your guide in becoming sober and healing. As a experienced clinician, I recognize those that struggle with mental health and addiction are some of the most intelligent and artistic individuals. Often, those that experience anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts saw drugs and alcohol as a way to cope and calm their thoughts. I am here to walk you through the journey of hope to recovery, however that may look to you.
Are you experiencing problems with addiction? Do you have trouble handling depression, trauma, and anxiety? I would like to be your guide in becoming sober and healing. As a experienced clinician, I recognize those that struggle with mental health and addiction are some of the most intelligent and artistic individuals. Often, those that experience anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts saw drugs and alcohol as a way to cope and calm their thoughts. I am here to walk you through the journey of hope to recovery, however that may look to you.
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Kelley Harrow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LAC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
By providing a caring, compassionate, and free space to express past traumas, disruptive thought patterns, and confusing life circumstances, I create a meaningful and tailored healing experience for each client. Through counseling, clients can begin to experience the power behind their own convictions and step into a position of power over their own internal landscape. I believe in dismantling oppressive systems and harmful patterns within individual's lives through meaningful and powerful therapeutic intervention.
By providing a caring, compassionate, and free space to express past traumas, disruptive thought patterns, and confusing life circumstances, I create a meaningful and tailored healing experience for each client. Through counseling, clients can begin to experience the power behind their own convictions and step into a position of power over their own internal landscape. I believe in dismantling oppressive systems and harmful patterns within individual's lives through meaningful and powerful therapeutic intervention.
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Fran Weitzel-Callan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (Online Only)
In working with clients, I hope to help individual's discover their uniqueness. However, over my 18 years of working with people as a psychologist, I have also come to appreciate the many similarities inherent in being a human being. Often people come to therapy because they feel, "Something is wrong with me." I have found it to be healing when a patient realizes, "Oh, that's a normal response," given what has happened. They can then be open to learn ways to work with their symptoms, to work on their goals, and to begin living a satisfying life with the ability to find the inherent joys, along with the challenges, in life.
In working with clients, I hope to help individual's discover their uniqueness. However, over my 18 years of working with people as a psychologist, I have also come to appreciate the many similarities inherent in being a human being. Often people come to therapy because they feel, "Something is wrong with me." I have found it to be healing when a patient realizes, "Oh, that's a normal response," given what has happened. They can then be open to learn ways to work with their symptoms, to work on their goals, and to begin living a satisfying life with the ability to find the inherent joys, along with the challenges, in life.
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Ashley Root
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Waitlist for new clients
Ashley (she/they) has extensive experience processing gender identity, gender expression, sexuality, trauma, grief, abuse, and mental illness. The work that they do in the therapeutic space is well suited for clients looking for an affirming, non-judgmental space to process their experiences and make changes towards a more authentic and aligned sense of self . Holding an intersectional lens, Ashley values the work of creating space for folks with varying and diverse identities to explore the intricacies of their lived experience. .
Ashley (she/they) has extensive experience processing gender identity, gender expression, sexuality, trauma, grief, abuse, and mental illness. The work that they do in the therapeutic space is well suited for clients looking for an affirming, non-judgmental space to process their experiences and make changes towards a more authentic and aligned sense of self . Holding an intersectional lens, Ashley values the work of creating space for folks with varying and diverse identities to explore the intricacies of their lived experience. .
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Sherri Lynn O'Lonergan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
COURAGE! Courage is what it takes to embark upon the therapy journey and I am here to help you face those vulnerabilities, challenges and transitions. I’m passionate about empowering individuals who have felt unseen, misunderstood, marginalized and voiceless and I love working with and empowering women in all stages of life. I would love to teach easy to use skills to help manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD. Therapy is about developing skills and I would love to help you learn ways to maintain regulation and relaxation.
COURAGE! Courage is what it takes to embark upon the therapy journey and I am here to help you face those vulnerabilities, challenges and transitions. I’m passionate about empowering individuals who have felt unseen, misunderstood, marginalized and voiceless and I love working with and empowering women in all stages of life. I would love to teach easy to use skills to help manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD. Therapy is about developing skills and I would love to help you learn ways to maintain regulation and relaxation.
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Nicole Bieri
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate , MA, MFTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Schedule instantly through my website link! Hi, I'm Nicole. Relationships are the foundation of our lives. Through the quality of our connections with those we care about, we can feel as though we are thriving or they can leave us feeling isolated and alone. Working to strengthen or rebuild connections with others and with ourselves is extremely important to creating a sense of support and acceptance. If our foundation feels secure and safe, we can then allow ourselves to thrive in other areas of our lives. I have special training in relational therapy and how to strengthen these "systems" and the influence they have on our lives.
Schedule instantly through my website link! Hi, I'm Nicole. Relationships are the foundation of our lives. Through the quality of our connections with those we care about, we can feel as though we are thriving or they can leave us feeling isolated and alone. Working to strengthen or rebuild connections with others and with ourselves is extremely important to creating a sense of support and acceptance. If our foundation feels secure and safe, we can then allow ourselves to thrive in other areas of our lives. I have special training in relational therapy and how to strengthen these "systems" and the influence they have on our lives.
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Gabrielle Engelmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Are you feeling like you can't be your true self, weighed down by addiction, mental health, or past traumas? I believe in meeting you exactly where you are, understanding your unique experiences, and walking alongside you on your journey towards healing and growth. Taking that step into vulnerability can feel scary and unsettling, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to join you in this journey towards discovering and accepting yourself. I can't wait to empower you with the tools you need to make the changes you want in your life - you know yourself best, and I'd be honored to be along for the ride!
Are you feeling like you can't be your true self, weighed down by addiction, mental health, or past traumas? I believe in meeting you exactly where you are, understanding your unique experiences, and walking alongside you on your journey towards healing and growth. Taking that step into vulnerability can feel scary and unsettling, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to join you in this journey towards discovering and accepting yourself. I can't wait to empower you with the tools you need to make the changes you want in your life - you know yourself best, and I'd be honored to be along for the ride!
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Dezerae Daniels
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Recognizing and asking for help is a sign of strength and I'm thrilled to support you in this process. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and nationally certified counselor (NCC) living in the Colorado Springs area. With over 13+ years of experience as an educator and counselor in the secondary school setting, I decided to extend my support to all in my community as of 2021. I have counseled in a private practice with individuals, couples and families from ages 12-90 years old.
Recognizing and asking for help is a sign of strength and I'm thrilled to support you in this process. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and nationally certified counselor (NCC) living in the Colorado Springs area. With over 13+ years of experience as an educator and counselor in the secondary school setting, I decided to extend my support to all in my community as of 2021. I have counseled in a private practice with individuals, couples and families from ages 12-90 years old.
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Nicholas Craig Pisano
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
I work best with clients who have suffered some form of trauma, have issues with their family, issues with abuse and military members/veterans and the issues they face.
I work best with clients who have suffered some form of trauma, have issues with their family, issues with abuse and military members/veterans and the issues they face.
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Emily Starkey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Emily strives to invite individuals, couples, or families to come as they are, to feel safe, to bring the trauma, life stressors, anxiety and also life joys to a safe place. Emily understands that partaking in any therapy process can be challenging to start, and she commends you for taking the first steps to taking control over your life and mental health. Emily has eight years of working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families in the mental health field. Emily believes it is important to provide trauma-informed practice and a person-centered holistic approach to her therapy sessions.
Emily strives to invite individuals, couples, or families to come as they are, to feel safe, to bring the trauma, life stressors, anxiety and also life joys to a safe place. Emily understands that partaking in any therapy process can be challenging to start, and she commends you for taking the first steps to taking control over your life and mental health. Emily has eight years of working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families in the mental health field. Emily believes it is important to provide trauma-informed practice and a person-centered holistic approach to her therapy sessions.
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Thinking It Through Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Thinking It Through Counseling Services offers affordable flexible sessions with on sight and telehealth counseling opportunities. Thinking It Through Counseling Services focuses on self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief and relationship issues.
Thinking It Through Counseling Services offers affordable flexible sessions with on sight and telehealth counseling opportunities. Thinking It Through Counseling Services focuses on self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief and relationship issues.
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Nels LOPEZ Wechgelaer
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80932
I have learned the importance of blending evidence-based care with a unique individualized approach tailored to the needs and desires of the individual; therefore, I practice a multi-modal approach that mixes neuroscience and psychology.
I have learned the importance of blending evidence-based care with a unique individualized approach tailored to the needs and desires of the individual; therefore, I practice a multi-modal approach that mixes neuroscience and psychology.
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Nicole M Barrett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 (Online Only)
Be willing to get out of your comfort zone especially, when it's scary to do so. I don't mind a little resistance but I admire persistence to try to better themselves. Perhaps it's making a decision to stay or leave a significant relationship or to finally make steps to do something different if it could mean a positive change. I would be honored to help you develop tools to help you develop into the couple or person you want to be.
Be willing to get out of your comfort zone especially, when it's scary to do so. I don't mind a little resistance but I admire persistence to try to better themselves. Perhaps it's making a decision to stay or leave a significant relationship or to finally make steps to do something different if it could mean a positive change. I would be honored to help you develop tools to help you develop into the couple or person you want to be.
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Joanie Lewis
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from The Colorado College and a Master's Degree in Psychology from Regis University. I am dually credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Counselor specializing in developing comprehensive treatment plans for the treatment of co-occurring disorders. My treatment focus has developed into a specialty area in treating trauma issues using body-focused somatic treatments including being a Level II EMDR certified clinician, and the incorporation of evidenced-based therapies such as CBT and DBT allowing more depth of resources in addressing individuals with life challenges.
I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from The Colorado College and a Master's Degree in Psychology from Regis University. I am dually credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Counselor specializing in developing comprehensive treatment plans for the treatment of co-occurring disorders. My treatment focus has developed into a specialty area in treating trauma issues using body-focused somatic treatments including being a Level II EMDR certified clinician, and the incorporation of evidenced-based therapies such as CBT and DBT allowing more depth of resources in addressing individuals with life challenges.
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Jacki Files
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Hello, I'm Jacki Files, a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in trauma therapy here in Colorado Springs. My journey in counseling began after years of teaching art in various countries like Canada, South Korea, China, and Thailand. Through these experiences, I've cultivated a deep understanding of multicultural perspectives, enriching my approach to therapy. My passion lies in helping individuals heal from past trauma, particularly those who have endured abusive childhoods or relationships.
Hello, I'm Jacki Files, a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in trauma therapy here in Colorado Springs. My journey in counseling began after years of teaching art in various countries like Canada, South Korea, China, and Thailand. Through these experiences, I've cultivated a deep understanding of multicultural perspectives, enriching my approach to therapy. My passion lies in helping individuals heal from past trauma, particularly those who have endured abusive childhoods or relationships.
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Mary Jackson-Webb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC, MAC, CIMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80917
Waitlist for new clients
The weight of emotional pain can be unbearable and lonely. It is difficult, impossible even, to envision feeling better, feeling fulfilled, feeling connected or just feeling like yourself again. These emotions may result from substance use/abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, or life/work stressors. I understand how daunting this first step can be and I provide a safe, warm space to help you make your way through this and find your healthy path.
The weight of emotional pain can be unbearable and lonely. It is difficult, impossible even, to envision feeling better, feeling fulfilled, feeling connected or just feeling like yourself again. These emotions may result from substance use/abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, or life/work stressors. I understand how daunting this first step can be and I provide a safe, warm space to help you make your way through this and find your healthy path.
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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.