Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Alpharetta, GA
Natalie L. Wakeley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30022 (Online Only)
If you're new to therapy or have tried therapy in the past and are looking for a solutions-based approach that integrates your body and mind, I can help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor and I see clients by virtual appointment anywhere in Georgia. I have experience working with clients from all walks of life with varying concerns. My specializations include treating Trauma, PTSD, BPD, Bipolar Disorder, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, family conflict, life transitions and co-dependency. I offer both individual and family therapy.
If you're new to therapy or have tried therapy in the past and are looking for a solutions-based approach that integrates your body and mind, I can help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor and I see clients by virtual appointment anywhere in Georgia. I have experience working with clients from all walks of life with varying concerns. My specializations include treating Trauma, PTSD, BPD, Bipolar Disorder, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, family conflict, life transitions and co-dependency. I offer both individual and family therapy.
Our expertise lies in the areas of anxiety disorders, parenting issues, teens/adolescents, eating disorders, alcohol/drug abuse/use, couples counseling, family counseling, divorce counseling, life coaching and general life issues, sport psychology, Borderline Personality Disorder, and psychological testing.
While active listening is an important skill for a therapist, listening can only go so far. All of the therapists here believe that what sets us apart from many other therapists is the fact we actually help you help yourself make the necessary changes in your life by giving you techniques, tools, skills, and guidance to achieve your goals. You'll almost always walk out of a session with a new technique or two that you can go home and start using immediately. All eight of our therapists are highly trained, personable, and ready to give you the stills and techniques you need.
Our expertise lies in the areas of anxiety disorders, parenting issues, teens/adolescents, eating disorders, alcohol/drug abuse/use, couples counseling, family counseling, divorce counseling, life coaching and general life issues, sport psychology, Borderline Personality Disorder, and psychological testing.
While active listening is an important skill for a therapist, listening can only go so far. All of the therapists here believe that what sets us apart from many other therapists is the fact we actually help you help yourself make the necessary changes in your life by giving you techniques, tools, skills, and guidance to achieve your goals. You'll almost always walk out of a session with a new technique or two that you can go home and start using immediately. All eight of our therapists are highly trained, personable, and ready to give you the stills and techniques you need.
Darleen Claire Wodzenski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA-ESE, MA-CMHC, QPPE, PhD LPC, NCC ACS
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Our practice offers research-based holistic services to support healing from such challenges as Depression, Anxiety, Autism, Neurodiversity, Attachment Disorder, Trauma, IPV or DV, Sexual or Physical Abuse, Dissociation, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Learning & Developmental Issues & Child Protective Services, Adoption, Foster Placement.
I love children of all ages - from 0 to 99 - and I am truly here to help. Are you dealing with Relationship issues? Mental health? Learning? Development? Getting along with siblings, peers, spouse? We know that humans must learn a precise set of skills & developmental capacities to thrive. When people experience an interruption in healthy social, emotional, moral, and attachment development, serious problems can arise throughout their lives. We provide integrated support for clients of all ages in a compassionate, loving, & safe environment.
Our practice offers research-based holistic services to support healing from such challenges as Depression, Anxiety, Autism, Neurodiversity, Attachment Disorder, Trauma, IPV or DV, Sexual or Physical Abuse, Dissociation, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Learning & Developmental Issues & Child Protective Services, Adoption, Foster Placement.
I love children of all ages - from 0 to 99 - and I am truly here to help. Are you dealing with Relationship issues? Mental health? Learning? Development? Getting along with siblings, peers, spouse? We know that humans must learn a precise set of skills & developmental capacities to thrive. When people experience an interruption in healthy social, emotional, moral, and attachment development, serious problems can arise throughout their lives. We provide integrated support for clients of all ages in a compassionate, loving, & safe environment.
Our expertise lies in the areas of anxiety disorders, parenting issues, teens/adolescents, eating disorders, alcohol/drug abuse/use, couples counseling, family counseling, divorce counseling, life coaching and general life issues, sport psychology, Borderline Personality Disorder, and psychological testing.
While active listening is an important skill for a therapist, listening can only go so far. All of the therapists here believe that what sets us apart from many other therapists is the fact we actually help you help yourself make the necessary changes in your life by giving you techniques, tools, skills, and guidance to achieve your goals. You'll almost always walk out of a session with a new technique or two that you can go home and start using immediately. All eight of our therapists are highly trained, personable, and ready to give you the stills and techniques you need.
Our expertise lies in the areas of anxiety disorders, parenting issues, teens/adolescents, eating disorders, alcohol/drug abuse/use, couples counseling, family counseling, divorce counseling, life coaching and general life issues, sport psychology, Borderline Personality Disorder, and psychological testing.
While active listening is an important skill for a therapist, listening can only go so far. All of the therapists here believe that what sets us apart from many other therapists is the fact we actually help you help yourself make the necessary changes in your life by giving you techniques, tools, skills, and guidance to achieve your goals. You'll almost always walk out of a session with a new technique or two that you can go home and start using immediately. All eight of our therapists are highly trained, personable, and ready to give you the stills and techniques you need.
Bibiana Carvalho
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Life's emotional challenges can sometimes interfere with our ability to maintain a productive and fulfilling life. It can be difficult and frightening to reach out for help. But you have already shown strength and courage by taking the first step towards a healthy and balanced life. With a focus on strengths rather than weakness, I am motivated to help clients recognize how their past experiences are connected with their current concerns. I am passionate about helping individuals heal from their traumatic experiences. Trauma hides in plain sight and disguises itself in many forms.
Life's emotional challenges can sometimes interfere with our ability to maintain a productive and fulfilling life. It can be difficult and frightening to reach out for help. But you have already shown strength and courage by taking the first step towards a healthy and balanced life. With a focus on strengths rather than weakness, I am motivated to help clients recognize how their past experiences are connected with their current concerns. I am passionate about helping individuals heal from their traumatic experiences. Trauma hides in plain sight and disguises itself in many forms.
DBT Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30004
“I dont deserve to be happy” or “ I feel like I’m all over the place” or "I am an emotional mess.” Can you identify with any variation of this? I know what you are going through and can help. I can help teach you effective ways in which to control your emotions and feel comfortable in your own skin. Along the way, I hope to develop a working relationship with you and guide you in developing positive habits that can help you find a life worth living. Additionally, DBT Counseling now offers RO DBT (Radically Open DBT) which has been proven effective in treating Chronic Depression, Resistant Anxiety Disorders and other challenges.
“I dont deserve to be happy” or “ I feel like I’m all over the place” or "I am an emotional mess.” Can you identify with any variation of this? I know what you are going through and can help. I can help teach you effective ways in which to control your emotions and feel comfortable in your own skin. Along the way, I hope to develop a working relationship with you and guide you in developing positive habits that can help you find a life worth living. Additionally, DBT Counseling now offers RO DBT (Radically Open DBT) which has been proven effective in treating Chronic Depression, Resistant Anxiety Disorders and other challenges.
Ellen J. Biros
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW, C-PD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30005
I am a strong believer in therapy! There is a true advantage in talking through problems with someone who can offer objective feedback. A therapist can offer a different insight from friends and family. I believe that therapy is all about communication, both verbal and physical.
I am a strong believer in therapy! There is a true advantage in talking through problems with someone who can offer objective feedback. A therapist can offer a different insight from friends and family. I believe that therapy is all about communication, both verbal and physical.
Kirsten P Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30005 (Online Only)
"My greatest reward as a therapist is helping my clients explore ways to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope. I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will really listen and accept us as we are, without judgment. I provide my clients with that warm, nonjudgmental environment-a safe place to explore the issues that may be preventing you from living the life you want. I've been told by clients that I am "annoyingly optimistic" but that I also "tell it like it is." I expect you to be the "driver" of your therapy while I navigate and provide various paths for you.
"My greatest reward as a therapist is helping my clients explore ways to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope. I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will really listen and accept us as we are, without judgment. I provide my clients with that warm, nonjudgmental environment-a safe place to explore the issues that may be preventing you from living the life you want. I've been told by clients that I am "annoyingly optimistic" but that I also "tell it like it is." I expect you to be the "driver" of your therapy while I navigate and provide various paths for you.
Coming to therapy takes courage. Since you are here, you are likely ready for change. Painful emotions like anxiety, depression, and shame can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and hopeless. My mission is to provide my clients a safe and empathetic space in which we can make progress toward implementing new skills and achieving lasting improvement. My clients describe me as warm, nonjudgmental, relatable, and unafraid to help them grapple with the most difficult of topics. Schedule a complimentary consultation call today.
Coming to therapy takes courage. Since you are here, you are likely ready for change. Painful emotions like anxiety, depression, and shame can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and hopeless. My mission is to provide my clients a safe and empathetic space in which we can make progress toward implementing new skills and achieving lasting improvement. My clients describe me as warm, nonjudgmental, relatable, and unafraid to help them grapple with the most difficult of topics. Schedule a complimentary consultation call today.
"Love and Trust, in the space between what's said and what's heard in our life, can make all the difference in the world." Fred Rogers. Sometimes life presents us with challenges, adjustments, and opportunities for growth, all we need is someone to hear what we are saying in a new way. I am here to help you navigate these moments, in the way you desire. Together we will work to ensure that you are truly listened to, in a way that elicits effective change, growth, and healing.
"Love and Trust, in the space between what's said and what's heard in our life, can make all the difference in the world." Fred Rogers. Sometimes life presents us with challenges, adjustments, and opportunities for growth, all we need is someone to hear what we are saying in a new way. I am here to help you navigate these moments, in the way you desire. Together we will work to ensure that you are truly listened to, in a way that elicits effective change, growth, and healing.
Jennifer Almand Butzen - Attento Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Life brings challenges that can be helped through obtaining caring and confidential support. As a compassionate and open-minded therapist, I strive to create a trusting and collaborative environment where clients can express themselves honestly without fear of judgment or rejection. My approach is to empower clients to have the confidence to make better life decisions for themselves and their families. I support clients as they process trauma, and help guide them towards recognizing and adjusting destructive life patterns that are interfering with their overall well-being. I am a member of the World Transgender Health Organization.
Life brings challenges that can be helped through obtaining caring and confidential support. As a compassionate and open-minded therapist, I strive to create a trusting and collaborative environment where clients can express themselves honestly without fear of judgment or rejection. My approach is to empower clients to have the confidence to make better life decisions for themselves and their families. I support clients as they process trauma, and help guide them towards recognizing and adjusting destructive life patterns that are interfering with their overall well-being. I am a member of the World Transgender Health Organization.
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Whatever circumstances you are coming from, I am here to validate your experience with non-judgmental support. I work with adolescents and adults who struggle with many different issues, including relationship problems, low self-esteem, adjustment difficulties, and identity exploration. I began my career as a therapist at a counseling center where clients focused on recovery from sexual abuse, which led me to develop a passion for helping clients heal from traumatic experiences.
Whatever circumstances you are coming from, I am here to validate your experience with non-judgmental support. I work with adolescents and adults who struggle with many different issues, including relationship problems, low self-esteem, adjustment difficulties, and identity exploration. I began my career as a therapist at a counseling center where clients focused on recovery from sexual abuse, which led me to develop a passion for helping clients heal from traumatic experiences.
Deciding to come to counseling is a difficult one. My passion is to “walk along side” the person who ready to be challenged and work through being "stuck" from distressing experiences. My specialty is working with people who have traumatic pasts causing intrusive thinking/rumination; nightmares and flashbacks; and avoidance from others and situations. I am passionate about working with individuals and families to overcome underlying relational problems and to feel safe expressing their wishes and desires. I counsel with people who are dependent on drugs and alcohol working through what he or she is escaping from.
Deciding to come to counseling is a difficult one. My passion is to “walk along side” the person who ready to be challenged and work through being "stuck" from distressing experiences. My specialty is working with people who have traumatic pasts causing intrusive thinking/rumination; nightmares and flashbacks; and avoidance from others and situations. I am passionate about working with individuals and families to overcome underlying relational problems and to feel safe expressing their wishes and desires. I counsel with people who are dependent on drugs and alcohol working through what he or she is escaping from.
At Symmetry Counseling we strive to support the mind-body connection in healing the complete person. We offer psychotherapy and psychological testing services as well as supportive therapies for all phases and stages of life and have a diverse staff available to meet your needs. Our clinicians are seasoned professionals with many years of experience providing an exceptional level of care to clients.
At Symmetry Counseling we strive to support the mind-body connection in healing the complete person. We offer psychotherapy and psychological testing services as well as supportive therapies for all phases and stages of life and have a diverse staff available to meet your needs. Our clinicians are seasoned professionals with many years of experience providing an exceptional level of care to clients.
Hi there, my name is Robert (Bob)Willis. I am a licensed LPC. My approach to therapy is client centered with an emphasis on Biblical teaching. It is my belief that everything a therapist needs to counsel as well as the needs of the client is found in Scripture both Old and New Testaments. After 40+ years in Pastoral Ministry I am convinced the Bible has the answers to all of man's delimas.
Hi there, my name is Robert (Bob)Willis. I am a licensed LPC. My approach to therapy is client centered with an emphasis on Biblical teaching. It is my belief that everything a therapist needs to counsel as well as the needs of the client is found in Scripture both Old and New Testaments. After 40+ years in Pastoral Ministry I am convinced the Bible has the answers to all of man's delimas.
Are you feeling disconnected from the people around you? Frustrated with problematic behaviors that you cannot seem to change? Tired of being paralyzed and held back by anxiety? Counseling can be an opportunity to enrich your life, gain deeper personal understanding, and make meaningful changes. My therapeutic style is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I can work with you to reach your goals in a way that empowers and instills hope. Together we can find the tools that work best for your life, so that you can continue to experience progress, peace, and fulfillment long after the counseling relationship has come to a close.
Are you feeling disconnected from the people around you? Frustrated with problematic behaviors that you cannot seem to change? Tired of being paralyzed and held back by anxiety? Counseling can be an opportunity to enrich your life, gain deeper personal understanding, and make meaningful changes. My therapeutic style is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I can work with you to reach your goals in a way that empowers and instills hope. Together we can find the tools that work best for your life, so that you can continue to experience progress, peace, and fulfillment long after the counseling relationship has come to a close.
Jody Wood LCSW, CCH
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCH
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30004
I am a skilled and practiced therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience. I love to work with older teens, adults and couples. I am a certified EMDR therapist; which is an excellent therapy for the treatment of PTSD, trauma and letting go of the past. I am a certified clinical hypnotherapist, and use this approach for a variety of problematic behaviors, such as: anxiety, habit disorders, or to increase confidence and self esteem. I am also trained in ERP (exposure response prevention) which is the "gold standard" for anxiety disorders and OCD and I am well versed in the Enneagram as a personality analysis and tool.
I am a skilled and practiced therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience. I love to work with older teens, adults and couples. I am a certified EMDR therapist; which is an excellent therapy for the treatment of PTSD, trauma and letting go of the past. I am a certified clinical hypnotherapist, and use this approach for a variety of problematic behaviors, such as: anxiety, habit disorders, or to increase confidence and self esteem. I am also trained in ERP (exposure response prevention) which is the "gold standard" for anxiety disorders and OCD and I am well versed in the Enneagram as a personality analysis and tool.
Our Practice: We’ve been hearing for years from clients about how their previous therapist was a good listener, but they didn’t feel like they made much progress. While active listening is an important skill for a therapist, listening can only go so far. We believe what sets us apart from many other therapists is the fact we actually help you help yourself make the necessary changes in your life by giving you techniques, tools, skills, and guidance to achieve your goals. Additionally, we provide psychological evaluations for children and adults looking for diagnostic clarity to guide treatment recommendations.
Our Practice: We’ve been hearing for years from clients about how their previous therapist was a good listener, but they didn’t feel like they made much progress. While active listening is an important skill for a therapist, listening can only go so far. We believe what sets us apart from many other therapists is the fact we actually help you help yourself make the necessary changes in your life by giving you techniques, tools, skills, and guidance to achieve your goals. Additionally, we provide psychological evaluations for children and adults looking for diagnostic clarity to guide treatment recommendations.
You want to keep moving on with your life, but something is in the way. You may feel stuck, unmotivated, depressed, anxious, scared, and so much more. Life can be so challenging, and it isn't fair that you don't get instructions. At GROW, we understand that life can throw some unexpected curveballs that you were never prepared to handle. We want to help equip you with the tools to manage the challenges and wounds life can bring to move towards healing.
You want to keep moving on with your life, but something is in the way. You may feel stuck, unmotivated, depressed, anxious, scared, and so much more. Life can be so challenging, and it isn't fair that you don't get instructions. At GROW, we understand that life can throw some unexpected curveballs that you were never prepared to handle. We want to help equip you with the tools to manage the challenges and wounds life can bring to move towards healing.
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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.