Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Woodland Park, CO

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Megan Hightower
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Woodland Park, CO 80863  (Online Only)
Finding a way to live our lives aligned with our goals and values is one of the most meaningful steps we can take to decrease suffering and increase a sense of purpose in our life. Unfortunately, over our lifetime, we may have learned ways to engage with the world which get in the way of our own successes. We may have become stuck in patterned ways of thinking and acting, which become second nature and can be difficult to change without targeted work. This can lead to feeling discouraged or even hopeless.
Finding a way to live our lives aligned with our goals and values is one of the most meaningful steps we can take to decrease suffering and increase a sense of purpose in our life. Unfortunately, over our lifetime, we may have learned ways to engage with the world which get in the way of our own successes. We may have become stuck in patterned ways of thinking and acting, which become second nature and can be difficult to change without targeted work. This can lead to feeling discouraged or even hopeless.
(720) 983-3514 View (720) 983-3514
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Ute Pass Psychological Evaluation
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Woodland Park, CO 80863
Ute Pass Eval focuses on clinical, forensic, and neuropsychological testing and assessments. We offer forensic, education/academic achievement, intelligence, personality, psychodiagnostic, and other specialized psychological assessment services. We are equipped to assess children and adults of all ages and can travel to jails/prisons. Willing to provide Telehealth, meet in my office, or meet the patient where they live.
Ute Pass Eval focuses on clinical, forensic, and neuropsychological testing and assessments. We offer forensic, education/academic achievement, intelligence, personality, psychodiagnostic, and other specialized psychological assessment services. We are equipped to assess children and adults of all ages and can travel to jails/prisons. Willing to provide Telehealth, meet in my office, or meet the patient where they live.
(719) 793-9709 View (719) 793-9709
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A Willow Bends, LLC
MA, LPC, LAC, MAC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Woodland Park, CO 80863
Have you suffered through years of abuse or trauma? Lost a loved one through divorce or death? Maybe, you feel you can't face life anymore. Maybe you struggle with the use of alcohol or drugs. Do you use them to "feel good about yourself?" Maybe, just "to forget for a moment". Maybe because they make you feel "normal". This is the time to seek help. It takes courage to call and yet we are here to walk with you during your trying times and help you find the inner peace, joy, and success you deserve!
Have you suffered through years of abuse or trauma? Lost a loved one through divorce or death? Maybe, you feel you can't face life anymore. Maybe you struggle with the use of alcohol or drugs. Do you use them to "feel good about yourself?" Maybe, just "to forget for a moment". Maybe because they make you feel "normal". This is the time to seek help. It takes courage to call and yet we are here to walk with you during your trying times and help you find the inner peace, joy, and success you deserve!
(719) 624-4782 View (719) 624-4782
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Nexus Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Woodland Park, CO 80863
Hello, I’m Jim and I am excited to know about your life experiences and your goals for better health! I believe that everyone has a unique life story that presents both great challenges and great opportunities. I have been a practicing counselor for the past twenty years in the Pike’s Peak region. I have worked with people of all ages from young children to seniors. I provide individual, couples and family therapy.
Hello, I’m Jim and I am excited to know about your life experiences and your goals for better health! I believe that everyone has a unique life story that presents both great challenges and great opportunities. I have been a practicing counselor for the past twenty years in the Pike’s Peak region. I have worked with people of all ages from young children to seniors. I provide individual, couples and family therapy.
(719) 733-8066 View (719) 733-8066
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Project Ember Initiative - Kyle Bridgman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodland Park, CO 80863
Let's be honest, therapy isn't the first choice for most people. If, however, you are in a place where this might seem like a good option, I'd appreciate the opportunity to work with you. Whether it is personal issues or you're having difficulties with your spouse, significant other, parent, or child(ren). Or, maybe you just need some support with a transition in life. I enjoy working with people from all walks and stages of life and while change is up to you, know that I'm willing to be in your corner along the way. In addition to myself, we have a team of 13 other providers ready and wiling to help in any way we can.
Let's be honest, therapy isn't the first choice for most people. If, however, you are in a place where this might seem like a good option, I'd appreciate the opportunity to work with you. Whether it is personal issues or you're having difficulties with your spouse, significant other, parent, or child(ren). Or, maybe you just need some support with a transition in life. I enjoy working with people from all walks and stages of life and while change is up to you, know that I'm willing to be in your corner along the way. In addition to myself, we have a team of 13 other providers ready and wiling to help in any way we can.
(719) 259-2830 View (719) 259-2830
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Robert Hill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodland Park, CO 80863
I specialize in children, teenagers, and young adults with anxiety and depression, especially with estrangement issues such as conflict with parents, divorced and/or deployed parents, as well as career planning. I have experience treating those with mild symptoms who need a sounding board to those with severe suicidal ideation and self-harm who need a comprehensive treatment plan integrated with multiple providers. I am a Christian and can offer help from a biblical perspective if desired.
I specialize in children, teenagers, and young adults with anxiety and depression, especially with estrangement issues such as conflict with parents, divorced and/or deployed parents, as well as career planning. I have experience treating those with mild symptoms who need a sounding board to those with severe suicidal ideation and self-harm who need a comprehensive treatment plan integrated with multiple providers. I am a Christian and can offer help from a biblical perspective if desired.
(719) 974-4498 View (719) 974-4498
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Aja King
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Woodland Park, CO 80863
I am licensed in the state of Colorado. I have a background of working in community and public health, inpatient psychiatric hospital care and provided ministry sessions in a pastoral setting. I enjoy working with individuals within many areas of growth and have additional training as follows: Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level I (CCTP) and Level 2 (CCTP-II) Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Professional (C-DBT) I specialize in Personality Disorders Treatment and Management Trained on Integrating the Body into Psychotherapy I used to laugh about myself and say, “My story is worse than a bad soap opera!”
I am licensed in the state of Colorado. I have a background of working in community and public health, inpatient psychiatric hospital care and provided ministry sessions in a pastoral setting. I enjoy working with individuals within many areas of growth and have additional training as follows: Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level I (CCTP) and Level 2 (CCTP-II) Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Professional (C-DBT) I specialize in Personality Disorders Treatment and Management Trained on Integrating the Body into Psychotherapy I used to laugh about myself and say, “My story is worse than a bad soap opera!”
(719) 624-8440 View (719) 624-8440
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Heather Westbrook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodland Park, CO 80863  (Online Only)
Diligent Social Worker and Army Veteran leveraging 12+ years of proven experience in medical and logistical industries. Proven history of detailed patient care and counseling services, committed to working closely with patients, families, and other professionals for well-rounded medical care. Adept at leading and encouraging teams through challenges for mission accomplishment in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Diligent Social Worker and Army Veteran leveraging 12+ years of proven experience in medical and logistical industries. Proven history of detailed patient care and counseling services, committed to working closely with patients, families, and other professionals for well-rounded medical care. Adept at leading and encouraging teams through challenges for mission accomplishment in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
(720) 619-6201 View (720) 619-6201
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Ashley Root
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Woodland Park, CO 80863
Waitlist for new clients
Do you find yourself struggling to feel truly seen and understood? Perhaps you're grappling with the aftermath of trauma, complex family dynamics, or questions about your identity and place in the world. As someone who has experienced marginalization or trauma, you may feel disconnected from yourself and others, unsure of how to move forward or find genuine acceptance and connection.
Do you find yourself struggling to feel truly seen and understood? Perhaps you're grappling with the aftermath of trauma, complex family dynamics, or questions about your identity and place in the world. As someone who has experienced marginalization or trauma, you may feel disconnected from yourself and others, unsure of how to move forward or find genuine acceptance and connection.
(719) 695-7023 View (719) 695-7023
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Yakov Semenov
MD
Verified Verified
Woodland Park, CO 80863  (Online Only)
Dr. Yakov Semenov completed his medical training at Russian State Medical University and had been practicing psychiatry in Russia at first, then came to the US and completed psychiatry residency training at The University of Texas at Houston. Dr. Semenov uses an integrative approach in the treatment of psychiatric and psychological problems with a combination of individual psychotherapy, healthy modifications in a lifestyle, and medications management.
Dr. Yakov Semenov completed his medical training at Russian State Medical University and had been practicing psychiatry in Russia at first, then came to the US and completed psychiatry residency training at The University of Texas at Houston. Dr. Semenov uses an integrative approach in the treatment of psychiatric and psychological problems with a combination of individual psychotherapy, healthy modifications in a lifestyle, and medications management.
(720) 815-3919 View (720) 815-3919
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Emily Slough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-DBT, MA, BA
Verified Verified
Woodland Park, CO 80863  (Online Only)
You may appear to have it all together to those around you, but internally you are struggling not to fall apart. You have a hard time balancing everything that is going on in your life and feel overwhelmed. Depression and anxiety are normal for you, but recently you feel they have been controlling your day to day. You're noticing patterns that you can't seem to break out of on your own. You know that it can get better, what you’ve been doing isn’t working. You’re tired of feeling stuck and you are motivated to learn how to love yourself, how to cope with daily struggles, and how to unlearn and change what you experienced growing up.
You may appear to have it all together to those around you, but internally you are struggling not to fall apart. You have a hard time balancing everything that is going on in your life and feel overwhelmed. Depression and anxiety are normal for you, but recently you feel they have been controlling your day to day. You're noticing patterns that you can't seem to break out of on your own. You know that it can get better, what you’ve been doing isn’t working. You’re tired of feeling stuck and you are motivated to learn how to love yourself, how to cope with daily struggles, and how to unlearn and change what you experienced growing up.
(719) 625-3573 View (719) 625-3573
Barbara A. Batchelor, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 285-4276 View (719) 285-4276

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Peak Therapeutic Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR I
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
I am a therapist with over 25 years of experience working with diverse populations resulting in an ability to work effectively with individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents with differing and distinct needs. I provide a personable, relaxed, interactive, and collaborative style, using various models/modalities to meet individual therapeutic needs. I draw from numerous resources to develop a well tailored treatment approach.
I am a therapist with over 25 years of experience working with diverse populations resulting in an ability to work effectively with individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents with differing and distinct needs. I provide a personable, relaxed, interactive, and collaborative style, using various models/modalities to meet individual therapeutic needs. I draw from numerous resources to develop a well tailored treatment approach.
(719) 751-8960 View (719) 751-8960
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The Center For Cognitive Health
Psychologist, PsyD, ABN, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
We are a mental health facility dedicated to providing holistic family and individual care. Our goal is to work as a mental health care team, collaborating with our various specialties to provide the best care for our clients. Here, our therapists know that mental health is not just about surviving life: it’s about thriving. Our mission is to help our clients accomplish these goals in a compassionate, and efficient way.
We are a mental health facility dedicated to providing holistic family and individual care. Our goal is to work as a mental health care team, collaborating with our various specialties to provide the best care for our clients. Here, our therapists know that mental health is not just about surviving life: it’s about thriving. Our mission is to help our clients accomplish these goals in a compassionate, and efficient way.
(719) 249-8075 View (719) 249-8075

Online Therapists

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Elysia Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northglenn, CO 80233  (Online Only)
My approach I use an integrative, non-judgmental approach to my therapy that can include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a well researched modality used to process trauma. I also utilize eclectic therapy, narrative therapy and always a trauma focused approach that will help with specific training and strategies to give you the tools you need for daily living. My focus I work with teens, adults and couples who suffer from Addiction, Alcohol Use, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Chronic Impulsivity, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, and many more.
My approach I use an integrative, non-judgmental approach to my therapy that can include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a well researched modality used to process trauma. I also utilize eclectic therapy, narrative therapy and always a trauma focused approach that will help with specific training and strategies to give you the tools you need for daily living. My focus I work with teens, adults and couples who suffer from Addiction, Alcohol Use, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Chronic Impulsivity, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, and many more.
(720) 782-8010 View (720) 782-8010
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Tabula Rasa Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCC, MS, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80209
My name is Peter, I work with a specialty focus on complex PTSD, BPD, and dissociation. People who experience these diagnoses suffer much misunderstanding. I work from a perspective that views our symptoms not as disorders or defects but as sincere efforts to seek safety and belonging. If you suffer symptoms like these, you know that just talking about your problems isn't enough to bring healing. The therapies I use aim to treat the emotional pain locked in our fears of being hurt, abandoned, or lonely to help us discover what life can be like when we are freed to do more than merely fight to survive.
My name is Peter, I work with a specialty focus on complex PTSD, BPD, and dissociation. People who experience these diagnoses suffer much misunderstanding. I work from a perspective that views our symptoms not as disorders or defects but as sincere efforts to seek safety and belonging. If you suffer symptoms like these, you know that just talking about your problems isn't enough to bring healing. The therapies I use aim to treat the emotional pain locked in our fears of being hurt, abandoned, or lonely to help us discover what life can be like when we are freed to do more than merely fight to survive.
(720) 790-3533 View (720) 790-3533
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Brooke Marie Bloker
Counselor, tLMHC, LPCC, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greeley, CO 80634
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize a combination of approaches to assist individuals struggling with complex and relational trauma, emotional intensity, BPD, anxiety, depression, self esteem concerns, and relationship issues.
We all have a story and some chapters tend to be more difficult to remember and understand than others. I assist others in processing through, coping with, & resolving the ways in which our life experiences are impacting our current state of functioning & well-being. Often times, finding our way feels impossible but my approach is to be a guiding light on your healing journey. Landing onto this page is your first step in a brave, yet perhaps scary new beginning. My approach is practical & often direct, however driven with compassion and non-judgement. I often tailor my sessions with a bit of humor if appropriate.
I utilize a combination of approaches to assist individuals struggling with complex and relational trauma, emotional intensity, BPD, anxiety, depression, self esteem concerns, and relationship issues.
We all have a story and some chapters tend to be more difficult to remember and understand than others. I assist others in processing through, coping with, & resolving the ways in which our life experiences are impacting our current state of functioning & well-being. Often times, finding our way feels impossible but my approach is to be a guiding light on your healing journey. Landing onto this page is your first step in a brave, yet perhaps scary new beginning. My approach is practical & often direct, however driven with compassion and non-judgement. I often tailor my sessions with a bit of humor if appropriate.
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Dr. Leslie Merriman
Psychologist, PhD, MS, MS
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80206  (Online Only)
I offer one-on-one psychotherapy with adults who wish to suffer less. As Haruki Murakami wrote, “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” I am an integrative therapist, drawing from various traditions to provide patients a unique, tailored therapeutic experience, generally working in a humanistic and contemplative framework. I treat a variety of conditions; please inquire about specific needs. Areas of specialty include trauma/PTSD (including chronic/complex trauma), grief/loss, mindfulness/meditation, support for chronic illness, relational issues, and dynamics related to narcissistic/ borderline/personality disorders.
I offer one-on-one psychotherapy with adults who wish to suffer less. As Haruki Murakami wrote, “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” I am an integrative therapist, drawing from various traditions to provide patients a unique, tailored therapeutic experience, generally working in a humanistic and contemplative framework. I treat a variety of conditions; please inquire about specific needs. Areas of specialty include trauma/PTSD (including chronic/complex trauma), grief/loss, mindfulness/meditation, support for chronic illness, relational issues, and dynamics related to narcissistic/ borderline/personality disorders.
(970) 341-2089 View (970) 341-2089
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Christine Mangum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80205
I'm honored to be getting to know your world and how your mind works, this helps me to understand how you are making connections and where you might be getting stuck. I like to use a combination of skill building and processing to help find what you are looking for. Clients can expect for both of us to be getting to know you better - we will balance honoring your emotions and challenging your beliefs to help you feel heard, understood, and move forward. I've been practicing since 2020 in a variety of therapy settings. My main specialties are trauma and BPD but often work with issues related to LGBTQ+, anxiety, and depression.
I'm honored to be getting to know your world and how your mind works, this helps me to understand how you are making connections and where you might be getting stuck. I like to use a combination of skill building and processing to help find what you are looking for. Clients can expect for both of us to be getting to know you better - we will balance honoring your emotions and challenging your beliefs to help you feel heard, understood, and move forward. I've been practicing since 2020 in a variety of therapy settings. My main specialties are trauma and BPD but often work with issues related to LGBTQ+, anxiety, and depression.
(720) 817-5410 View (720) 817-5410
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Michael Cook
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304  (Online Only)
BPD can be an isolating experience, but there is hope.
Are you struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder? You may experience an intense fear of abandonment, struggle to maintain stable interpersonal relationships, and have emotional instability. You may also engage in risky behaviors, such as drug and alcohol abuse, self-harm, or intense displays of anger. Chances are these symptoms are interfering with your everyday life. You are not alone. Many people struggling with BPD experience these symptoms, and wish to overcome them. The good news is that many people who seek treatment for BPD make improvements with therapy that allow them to live healthy, stable, and productive lives.
BPD can be an isolating experience, but there is hope.
Are you struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder? You may experience an intense fear of abandonment, struggle to maintain stable interpersonal relationships, and have emotional instability. You may also engage in risky behaviors, such as drug and alcohol abuse, self-harm, or intense displays of anger. Chances are these symptoms are interfering with your everyday life. You are not alone. Many people struggling with BPD experience these symptoms, and wish to overcome them. The good news is that many people who seek treatment for BPD make improvements with therapy that allow them to live healthy, stable, and productive lives.
(720) 804-0979 View (720) 804-0979

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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.