Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Lawrenceville, GA
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Kristin Hornsby
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, CPCS
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
I have experience working with addictions, ADHD, adoption, anger, anxiety, BPD, depression including postpartum, divorce, foster care, marriage issues, parenting struggles, psychosis, self-harm, and relationship issues.
I'm both an LPC and LMFT who enjoys helping people of all ages and stages including teens adults, couples and families. The goal of my therapy is build trust and a working alliance so together we process unresolved issues and replace present behaviors, emotions and thoughts causing distress with more effective coping and ways of being that empower you to live the life you've always wanted. My therapy styles include CBT, DBT and I'm solution focused and client centered. I make sure you're heard and understood.
I have experience working with addictions, ADHD, adoption, anger, anxiety, BPD, depression including postpartum, divorce, foster care, marriage issues, parenting struggles, psychosis, self-harm, and relationship issues.
I'm both an LPC and LMFT who enjoys helping people of all ages and stages including teens adults, couples and families. The goal of my therapy is build trust and a working alliance so together we process unresolved issues and replace present behaviors, emotions and thoughts causing distress with more effective coping and ways of being that empower you to live the life you've always wanted. My therapy styles include CBT, DBT and I'm solution focused and client centered. I make sure you're heard and understood.
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Daine Barlow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (Online Only)
I primarily work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia, and PTSD.
Life is full of surprises, sometimes not all good that can impact our well-being. Together we can help manage these surprises that life has thrown at you through guidance and tools to cope with the inevitable and to make better decisions to grow and live a fulfilling lifestyle. In 2018, I graduated from Walden University with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I also have a Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology. Now as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I have been working in private practice for the last 3 years.
I primarily work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia, and PTSD.
Life is full of surprises, sometimes not all good that can impact our well-being. Together we can help manage these surprises that life has thrown at you through guidance and tools to cope with the inevitable and to make better decisions to grow and live a fulfilling lifestyle. In 2018, I graduated from Walden University with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I also have a Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology. Now as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I have been working in private practice for the last 3 years.
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Some of the concerns Sarah has worked with include: codependency behavior, stress and anxiety, trauma, anger management, addictions, depression, self-harm, Autism, ADHD, Borderline Personality, Bipolar Mood Disorder, and PTSD.
Sarah believes that each client is the author of his or her own life experiences, and has the capability of maneuvering and pushing forward through circumstances in life. She recognizes it can be difficult and scary learning and implementing the tools needed to accomplish fears and worries. "It's like exercising a new muscle. It may hurt and get sore by working-out, but the muscle grows stronger the more effort you put into working on it." She has extensively researched the concept of empathy to help clients work through their trauma to develop secure attachment styles as well as understanding perspectives and co-dependency actions.
Some of the concerns Sarah has worked with include: codependency behavior, stress and anxiety, trauma, anger management, addictions, depression, self-harm, Autism, ADHD, Borderline Personality, Bipolar Mood Disorder, and PTSD.
Sarah believes that each client is the author of his or her own life experiences, and has the capability of maneuvering and pushing forward through circumstances in life. She recognizes it can be difficult and scary learning and implementing the tools needed to accomplish fears and worries. "It's like exercising a new muscle. It may hurt and get sore by working-out, but the muscle grows stronger the more effort you put into working on it." She has extensively researched the concept of empathy to help clients work through their trauma to develop secure attachment styles as well as understanding perspectives and co-dependency actions.
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A.O.S. Healing Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, CCTP-II, CPCS, CIMHP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Mood disorders, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Behavioral Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, Psychosis, Stress Management, Family issues, and Addiction.
I am very passionate about clients and aids them through a healing process by focusing on three key areas: Body, Mind, and Soul. I provided clinical services for the past 12 years to children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples in both an individual and group format. I have experience treating various mood, behavioral, and psychotic disorders, and trauma. For more information, please visit www.aoshealingcenter.com for more details.
Mood disorders, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Behavioral Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, Psychosis, Stress Management, Family issues, and Addiction.
I am very passionate about clients and aids them through a healing process by focusing on three key areas: Body, Mind, and Soul. I provided clinical services for the past 12 years to children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples in both an individual and group format. I have experience treating various mood, behavioral, and psychotic disorders, and trauma. For more information, please visit www.aoshealingcenter.com for more details.
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Andrea Freeman
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (Online Only)
Greetings all! I am a resourceful and determined Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with extensive experience in community mental health, crisis management, inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, and juvenile corrections. I am skilled in facilitating individual therapy sessions for all age brackets. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, vocational stress, anger management and self-esteem. Please allow me to assist you with all your mental health needs!
Greetings all! I am a resourceful and determined Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with extensive experience in community mental health, crisis management, inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, and juvenile corrections. I am skilled in facilitating individual therapy sessions for all age brackets. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, vocational stress, anger management and self-esteem. Please allow me to assist you with all your mental health needs!
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Dr. Thelma E Francis
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, CHT
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Are you unhappy, perplexed, or confused about your life situation? Do you have life issues and need a resolution? Let me help you to find targeted practical straightforward evidence-based solutions for positive change. We incorporate an eclectic integrative approach, with short-term results, to guide, empower, and motivate individuals, children, families, and adults to focus on positive solutions for change, and to overcome life's challenges. We provide a confidential, caring, and compassionate environment for you to FEEL HEARD, and FIND SOLUTIONS to your problems. Let me help you with effective strategies to CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Contact www.ucwelpeoplesolutionsinc.com.
Are you unhappy, perplexed, or confused about your life situation? Do you have life issues and need a resolution? Let me help you to find targeted practical straightforward evidence-based solutions for positive change. We incorporate an eclectic integrative approach, with short-term results, to guide, empower, and motivate individuals, children, families, and adults to focus on positive solutions for change, and to overcome life's challenges. We provide a confidential, caring, and compassionate environment for you to FEEL HEARD, and FIND SOLUTIONS to your problems. Let me help you with effective strategies to CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Contact www.ucwelpeoplesolutionsinc.com.
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Sima Can Help
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
We believe that you deserve to live a healthy and well-rounded life. Our mission is to provide individualized treatment using a customized approach, because we understand that everyone is unique. We uplift lives by addressing barriers to self-care and making resources accessible to the marginalized. Our goal is to empower people using a result-oriented strategy while guiding them through mental independence.
We believe that you deserve to live a healthy and well-rounded life. Our mission is to provide individualized treatment using a customized approach, because we understand that everyone is unique. We uplift lives by addressing barriers to self-care and making resources accessible to the marginalized. Our goal is to empower people using a result-oriented strategy while guiding them through mental independence.
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My name is Janie Thompson, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Dalton, Georgia working statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults with an array of issues such as but not limited to anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with an eclectic approach to other modalities. My style and approach have been a good fit for teens, young adults, and older adults. Those who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, marital issues, self-esteem, Autism, PTSD, Relationship issues, LGBTQ, and life transitional issues.
My name is Janie Thompson, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Dalton, Georgia working statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults with an array of issues such as but not limited to anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with an eclectic approach to other modalities. My style and approach have been a good fit for teens, young adults, and older adults. Those who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, marital issues, self-esteem, Autism, PTSD, Relationship issues, LGBTQ, and life transitional issues.
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Elzbieta Orlowska
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (Online Only)
I offer you my knowledge, compassion, patience, guidance, humor (when needed) and years of professional experience. I have worked with people who struggle with eating disorders, addiction (substance abuse, recovery), life transitions/divorce, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, grief, and self esteem. I specialize in working with adolescents, their parents, young adults and adults. I believe every person is unique and needs a different and individual therapeutic approach.
I offer you my knowledge, compassion, patience, guidance, humor (when needed) and years of professional experience. I have worked with people who struggle with eating disorders, addiction (substance abuse, recovery), life transitions/divorce, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, grief, and self esteem. I specialize in working with adolescents, their parents, young adults and adults. I believe every person is unique and needs a different and individual therapeutic approach.
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I have worked with children, teens, and adults for 20 years and am honored that each person has chosen to share their life with me. I conduct psychotherapy/counseling sessions with individuals, couples, and families. I strictly adhere to the Social Worker's Code of Ethics. I will meet you where you would like to start in this process, joining with you to set achievable therapeutic goals in a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental atmosphere.
I have worked with children, teens, and adults for 20 years and am honored that each person has chosen to share their life with me. I conduct psychotherapy/counseling sessions with individuals, couples, and families. I strictly adhere to the Social Worker's Code of Ethics. I will meet you where you would like to start in this process, joining with you to set achievable therapeutic goals in a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental atmosphere.
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Hadiya Barlatier-Johnson
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (Online Only)
Need someone to explore your thoughts or navigate life woes? We can work on a stigma-free plan to discuss mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, or everyday experiences.
Need someone to explore your thoughts or navigate life woes? We can work on a stigma-free plan to discuss mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, or everyday experiences.
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Pathways Transition Programs, INC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MD, LCSW, LAPC, LMSW, MFT
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30045 (Online Only)
Pathways Transition Programs is a private mental health services provider in LAWRENCEVILLE, GA for all ages. We specialize in working with children, teens, and parents. In addition to our office, we visit clients in their homes, schools, & other locations (restrictions apply). From our team of medical and counseling staff, we match clients to therapists best able to address their specific needs. We offer a comprehensive array of assessment and therapy services to foster and support change/growth through healing the wounds of trauma and life challenges, and training/skill development to enhance coping skills and build resilience.
Pathways Transition Programs is a private mental health services provider in LAWRENCEVILLE, GA for all ages. We specialize in working with children, teens, and parents. In addition to our office, we visit clients in their homes, schools, & other locations (restrictions apply). From our team of medical and counseling staff, we match clients to therapists best able to address their specific needs. We offer a comprehensive array of assessment and therapy services to foster and support change/growth through healing the wounds of trauma and life challenges, and training/skill development to enhance coping skills and build resilience.
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Pamela E. Flatow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (Online Only)
Pam Flatow was born and raised in New York. She graduated Cum Laude from Boston University with a BA and received her Masters in Social Work from Hunter College. She has worked in medical and psychiatric settings, inpatient and outpatient, and was Director of Social Services at a psychiatric hospital in Florida. Pam has many years of experience in her private practice, working with both adolescents and adults utilizing an eclectic range of therapeutic modalities. She is warm and caring and this comes across to her clients. She is the mother of three grown children and had a long term marriage until her husband passed away in 2015.
Pam Flatow was born and raised in New York. She graduated Cum Laude from Boston University with a BA and received her Masters in Social Work from Hunter College. She has worked in medical and psychiatric settings, inpatient and outpatient, and was Director of Social Services at a psychiatric hospital in Florida. Pam has many years of experience in her private practice, working with both adolescents and adults utilizing an eclectic range of therapeutic modalities. She is warm and caring and this comes across to her clients. She is the mother of three grown children and had a long term marriage until her husband passed away in 2015.
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Atlanta Counseling & Diagnostics Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Atlanta Counseling & Diagnostics Center (ACADC) provides comprehensive psychotherapy services for children and adults. We offer an array of innovative and dynamic counseling techniques that make every interaction thought-provoking, stimulating, interactive, and enjoyable. What separates ACADC from others is our ability to meet the client's needs and allow them to grow in a safe and non-judgemental atmosphere. We conduct Behavioral Health Assessments, Verified Diagnosis, and Risk Assessments. We provide Trauma Assessments for Foster Care clients too. We also offer teletherapy via the Zoom app. Call today! Tambien Hablamos Espanol.
Atlanta Counseling & Diagnostics Center (ACADC) provides comprehensive psychotherapy services for children and adults. We offer an array of innovative and dynamic counseling techniques that make every interaction thought-provoking, stimulating, interactive, and enjoyable. What separates ACADC from others is our ability to meet the client's needs and allow them to grow in a safe and non-judgemental atmosphere. We conduct Behavioral Health Assessments, Verified Diagnosis, and Risk Assessments. We provide Trauma Assessments for Foster Care clients too. We also offer teletherapy via the Zoom app. Call today! Tambien Hablamos Espanol.
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Christ Yada Clinical Pastoral Counseling
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, LCPC, BCCC, CTPC, CSAP
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30045 (Online Only)
I am Dr. Lovette Ego: A Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, Certified Death & Grief Counselor, Certified Substance Abuse Practitioner, Marriage & Family Counselor, and a Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor. Family means the world to me, therefore I love working with families, Integrated families, and married couples on various issues such as infidelity, depression, grief, and emotional issues. Experience includes family issues - depression, grief, families with alcohol and substance abuse issues, Co-dependency, Anger management - adolescents, and women's issues. My online space is HIPAA compliant. We do not accept Insurance.
I am Dr. Lovette Ego: A Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, Certified Death & Grief Counselor, Certified Substance Abuse Practitioner, Marriage & Family Counselor, and a Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor. Family means the world to me, therefore I love working with families, Integrated families, and married couples on various issues such as infidelity, depression, grief, and emotional issues. Experience includes family issues - depression, grief, families with alcohol and substance abuse issues, Co-dependency, Anger management - adolescents, and women's issues. My online space is HIPAA compliant. We do not accept Insurance.
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New Beginnings Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Yolanda is an Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience providing help, hope and healing, in a supportive and confidential environment, to individuals, couples and families who are struggling with life's challenges. I am committed to motivate, empower and facilitate change in my clients by understanding their needs and providing the necessary skills and tools to grow and reach their full potential. I am focussed on delivering the highest quality of care and seek to improve the lives of others and bring them to a place of restoration.
Yolanda is an Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience providing help, hope and healing, in a supportive and confidential environment, to individuals, couples and families who are struggling with life's challenges. I am committed to motivate, empower and facilitate change in my clients by understanding their needs and providing the necessary skills and tools to grow and reach their full potential. I am focussed on delivering the highest quality of care and seek to improve the lives of others and bring them to a place of restoration.
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Elouise Lamar is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping people. Elouise is easy to talk to and she is a good listener. She is accepting of everyone. Elouise understands some of life's circumstances are challenging. She has experience working with young adults, adult women, and men. She specializes in anger management, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship problems, stress, substance use disorders, alcohol and substance use, and trauma.
Elouise Lamar is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping people. Elouise is easy to talk to and she is a good listener. She is accepting of everyone. Elouise understands some of life's circumstances are challenging. She has experience working with young adults, adult women, and men. She specializes in anger management, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship problems, stress, substance use disorders, alcohol and substance use, and trauma.
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Jonita is LGBTQIA+ affirming, utilizes emotional intelligence when working with clients and specializes in wholistic multidisciplinary approaches to achieve mental health and overall wellness. Jonita's favorite therapy modalities are experiential therapy, mindfulness based practices. She completed her undergraduate degree in Human Services from Saint Leo University and earned her Masters of Social Work with a focus on mental health and wellness from Clark Atlanta University. Jonita is also a human services board certified practioner, who wholeheartedly believes that mental health practice is what she is purposed and meant to do.
Jonita is LGBTQIA+ affirming, utilizes emotional intelligence when working with clients and specializes in wholistic multidisciplinary approaches to achieve mental health and overall wellness. Jonita's favorite therapy modalities are experiential therapy, mindfulness based practices. She completed her undergraduate degree in Human Services from Saint Leo University and earned her Masters of Social Work with a focus on mental health and wellness from Clark Atlanta University. Jonita is also a human services board certified practioner, who wholeheartedly believes that mental health practice is what she is purposed and meant to do.
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Lisa Hightower
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Lisa and I am pleased to offer services to those who don't mind and are willing to do the work. Therapy can be beneficial and liken to a good physical work out. The more you work out-consistently, the body in turn feels and performs better. Therapy helps to work out and work on our various mental states, that change due to our varying phases of life. Help me to help you become better and stronger. My aim is to facilitate and be a part of what can be, at times, a grueling and painful process but worth the work. I do nothave any answers for you, as I believe that 'YOU' have all the answers to your own life's dilemmas
Hi! My name is Lisa and I am pleased to offer services to those who don't mind and are willing to do the work. Therapy can be beneficial and liken to a good physical work out. The more you work out-consistently, the body in turn feels and performs better. Therapy helps to work out and work on our various mental states, that change due to our varying phases of life. Help me to help you become better and stronger. My aim is to facilitate and be a part of what can be, at times, a grueling and painful process but worth the work. I do nothave any answers for you, as I believe that 'YOU' have all the answers to your own life's dilemmas
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Flourish Family Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCAADC
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
At Flourish Family Therapy, we strive to provide our clients with the greatest possible care. We only offer experienced therapists that empower all our clients to flourish and reach their potential. We don't believe in a cookie cutter, one size fits all approach. Our therapists and administrative staff are dedicated to creating a custom experience for each individual that walks through our doors. Your new future begins now and we're looking forward to helping you achieve your treatment goals.
At Flourish Family Therapy, we strive to provide our clients with the greatest possible care. We only offer experienced therapists that empower all our clients to flourish and reach their potential. We don't believe in a cookie cutter, one size fits all approach. Our therapists and administrative staff are dedicated to creating a custom experience for each individual that walks through our doors. Your new future begins now and we're looking forward to helping you achieve your treatment goals.
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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.