Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Coon Rapids, MN

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Jeffrey Brown
Psychologist, MA, LP
Verified Verified
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
My specialties include anxiety, depression, abuse/trauma, behavioral disorders, borderline personality disorder, gambling addiction, hypnotherapy, phobias, sexual identity disorders, chronic illness and schizophrenia.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, abuse/trauma, behavioral disorders, borderline personality disorder, gambling addiction, hypnotherapy, phobias, sexual identity disorders, chronic illness and schizophrenia.
(763) 600-7763 View (763) 600-7763
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Kimberly Mensing
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Coon Rapids, MN 55433  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Making the choice to start therapy is a difficult one. You’re here because you are making a brave choice and you’re wanting help to break from that feeling of being stuck in one or more areas of your life. You try and form healthier habits and quit the old ones, but for some reason it is not working. You desire relationships that build you up, but more often than not, you find yourself in unhealthy ones, and are left feeling confused and alone. Parenting, school and life feel overwhelming and you are ready for a long lasting change. Good News, you’ve come to the right place !
Making the choice to start therapy is a difficult one. You’re here because you are making a brave choice and you’re wanting help to break from that feeling of being stuck in one or more areas of your life. You try and form healthier habits and quit the old ones, but for some reason it is not working. You desire relationships that build you up, but more often than not, you find yourself in unhealthy ones, and are left feeling confused and alone. Parenting, school and life feel overwhelming and you are ready for a long lasting change. Good News, you’ve come to the right place !
(763) 284-3906 x1 View (763) 284-3906 x1
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Alicia Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
As a dedicated pre-licensed mental health therapist, my mission is to provide compassionate, client-centered care to individuals seeking support and healing. With a background in clinical mental health counseling and experience in a therapeutic setting, I have developed a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health. My approach is integrative, utilizing various therapeutic techniques tailored to each client's unique needs. I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship is essential.
As a dedicated pre-licensed mental health therapist, my mission is to provide compassionate, client-centered care to individuals seeking support and healing. With a background in clinical mental health counseling and experience in a therapeutic setting, I have developed a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health. My approach is integrative, utilizing various therapeutic techniques tailored to each client's unique needs. I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship is essential.
(763) 314-3944 View (763) 314-3944
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Jennifer A Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LICSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Wise ones have advised, "Know thyself." My work as a therapist is to assist you to do just that...to help you learn about yourself, but to learn with much more compassion and empathy than you've likely allowed yourself before. Whether you are seeking couple's, individual, or family therapy, I will work with you to understand the issues you name more fully. We will then identify resources, strategies, and tools you can use to address and manage those issues more effectively. I utilize psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR, mindfulness-based, and relational approaches, and attempt to offer a holistic perspective.
Wise ones have advised, "Know thyself." My work as a therapist is to assist you to do just that...to help you learn about yourself, but to learn with much more compassion and empathy than you've likely allowed yourself before. Whether you are seeking couple's, individual, or family therapy, I will work with you to understand the issues you name more fully. We will then identify resources, strategies, and tools you can use to address and manage those issues more effectively. I utilize psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR, mindfulness-based, and relational approaches, and attempt to offer a holistic perspective.
(612) 482-2170 View (612) 482-2170
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Nichole Meyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Welcome and nice to meet you. I am here to join you on your journey through life and to provide the tools, encouragement and a couple listening ears as you navigate through past, present and future challenges that life throws as you. I believe that my role is to create a place you feel heard, validated, seen, and valued for who you are. I also believe that empowered people, empower others, so if I can teach you more about yourself, empower you to be the best version of yourself you want to be, you will in turn empower others around you through your new knowledge, confidence and tools.
Welcome and nice to meet you. I am here to join you on your journey through life and to provide the tools, encouragement and a couple listening ears as you navigate through past, present and future challenges that life throws as you. I believe that my role is to create a place you feel heard, validated, seen, and valued for who you are. I also believe that empowered people, empower others, so if I can teach you more about yourself, empower you to be the best version of yourself you want to be, you will in turn empower others around you through your new knowledge, confidence and tools.
(763) 878-8314 View (763) 878-8314
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Katie L Isham
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
When life hands you lemons...get a therapist! Are you feeling stressed, stuck, lonely, or out of control? How about feeling overwhelmed with a life decision or change? Maybe you've recently experienced a breakup or are having troubles in your relationship and don't know how to communicate your needs. Do you have concerns about your child's mental health and need some more support? My mission is to empower women, children and families by providing welcoming and accessible therapy services with respect, hard work, and a bit of humor!
When life hands you lemons...get a therapist! Are you feeling stressed, stuck, lonely, or out of control? How about feeling overwhelmed with a life decision or change? Maybe you've recently experienced a breakup or are having troubles in your relationship and don't know how to communicate your needs. Do you have concerns about your child's mental health and need some more support? My mission is to empower women, children and families by providing welcoming and accessible therapy services with respect, hard work, and a bit of humor!
(763) 265-6192 View (763) 265-6192
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Joan A Newbolt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Compassionate and Caring. Over 30 years experience with individual, marriage and family therapy. Certified Family Trauma Professional.
Compassionate and Caring. Over 30 years experience with individual, marriage and family therapy. Certified Family Trauma Professional.
(763) 225-2635 View (763) 225-2635
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Brooke Mollan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, work stress, grief and loss, personal or professional identity, relationship problems, life stage transitions, or general stuckness, I will meet you where you are with compassion and approachability. Together, we'll build a safe and trusting space where you can openly explore your challenges and goals. We'll work collaboratively to understand what's holding you back and develop a plan for positive change. And yes, we'll even find moments for laughter and lightness along the way. I won't pretend to have all the answers or offer quick fixes. However, I can offer unwavering support.
Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, work stress, grief and loss, personal or professional identity, relationship problems, life stage transitions, or general stuckness, I will meet you where you are with compassion and approachability. Together, we'll build a safe and trusting space where you can openly explore your challenges and goals. We'll work collaboratively to understand what's holding you back and develop a plan for positive change. And yes, we'll even find moments for laughter and lightness along the way. I won't pretend to have all the answers or offer quick fixes. However, I can offer unwavering support.
(763) 703-1491 View (763) 703-1491
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Amber Rose Fuller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
I have the belief that all doors open and close for a reason and that if we desire to be where the creator wants us, he will put us exactly where we need to be and I believe that I'm supposed to be in a place where I help others realize this. I also have a huge passion for instilling hope into the lives of others. I've seen people lose hope and believe the lie that it is non-existent; I have a passion for helping people regain hope and grow personally and spiritually. Fuller Living has locations in Anoka, Roseville, Blaine, and Saint Louis Park.
I have the belief that all doors open and close for a reason and that if we desire to be where the creator wants us, he will put us exactly where we need to be and I believe that I'm supposed to be in a place where I help others realize this. I also have a huge passion for instilling hope into the lives of others. I've seen people lose hope and believe the lie that it is non-existent; I have a passion for helping people regain hope and grow personally and spiritually. Fuller Living has locations in Anoka, Roseville, Blaine, and Saint Louis Park.
(763) 225-1941 View (763) 225-1941
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Erica Lynne Gruidl
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Coon Rapids, MN 55433  (Online Only)
Are you lacking courage in tackling the day to day tasks of life? Are you finding it difficult to manage stress? Are life issues taking you away from finding joy in your journey? I specialize in managing stress, anxiety, parenting and blended family issues, depression, substance abuse, trauma, empty nest, infertility issues, grief and loss, anger management, and abuse. In the past I have worked at as a Mental Health Therapist in a faith-based addiction treatment facility, as a family and parenting coach, as well as in private practice.
Are you lacking courage in tackling the day to day tasks of life? Are you finding it difficult to manage stress? Are life issues taking you away from finding joy in your journey? I specialize in managing stress, anxiety, parenting and blended family issues, depression, substance abuse, trauma, empty nest, infertility issues, grief and loss, anger management, and abuse. In the past I have worked at as a Mental Health Therapist in a faith-based addiction treatment facility, as a family and parenting coach, as well as in private practice.
(763) 703-1550 View (763) 703-1550
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Melissa Cribb
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LADC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Coon Rapids, MN 55433  (Online Only)
Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a cycle of self-doubt and unhealthy habits, wondering when the heavy weight will lift? It might seem like everyone else has it together, but here you are, caught in a cycle of trauma and unhealthy patterns that leave you feeling isolated. Whether it's turning to food for comfort, pushing away the people you love, or using alcohol/drugs; these patterns can feel overwhelming. But imagine breaking free, rediscovering your strength, and embracing a life where joy and connection reign.
Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a cycle of self-doubt and unhealthy habits, wondering when the heavy weight will lift? It might seem like everyone else has it together, but here you are, caught in a cycle of trauma and unhealthy patterns that leave you feeling isolated. Whether it's turning to food for comfort, pushing away the people you love, or using alcohol/drugs; these patterns can feel overwhelming. But imagine breaking free, rediscovering your strength, and embracing a life where joy and connection reign.
(651) 372-8953 View (651) 372-8953
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Ashley A. Bauch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Not accepting new clients
Hello! I’m a compassionate therapist who believes acceptance and empathy are at the center of every therapeutic relationship. I put an emphasis on creating a warm and supportive environment where clients feel safe sharing their thoughts, feelings, and concerns. One of my biggest goals when working with individuals is to help them feel empowered and confident in their everyday lives.
Hello! I’m a compassionate therapist who believes acceptance and empathy are at the center of every therapeutic relationship. I put an emphasis on creating a warm and supportive environment where clients feel safe sharing their thoughts, feelings, and concerns. One of my biggest goals when working with individuals is to help them feel empowered and confident in their everyday lives.
(612) 324-5418 View (612) 324-5418

More Therapists Nearby

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Dr. Sydney Rose Eckert
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
New Brighton, MN 55112
Living in hell? I am here to help. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, or BPD, I may be a great fit for you. I provide skills to alleviate symptoms like suicidality, self-harm, emotion dysregulation, relationship problems, sleep disturbances, and feeling out of control. If you are diagnosed with a medical condition, have cognitive impairment, or are a caregiver, I also may be a great fit. I find value in supporting clients and their families through life-changing medical events or diagnoses, end-of-life care, and disability. Let's work together to help you move through and out of hell.
Living in hell? I am here to help. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, or BPD, I may be a great fit for you. I provide skills to alleviate symptoms like suicidality, self-harm, emotion dysregulation, relationship problems, sleep disturbances, and feeling out of control. If you are diagnosed with a medical condition, have cognitive impairment, or are a caregiver, I also may be a great fit. I find value in supporting clients and their families through life-changing medical events or diagnoses, end-of-life care, and disability. Let's work together to help you move through and out of hell.
(651) 371-7996 View (651) 371-7996
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Cindy Elizondo
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55412
Cindy Elizondo (she/her), MA, LPCC ​ Specialties- Adults (17+), mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, borderline personality disorder, emotional dysregulation, interpersonal problems and difficulty with adjustment and transitions across a lifespan. Cindy is authentic, validating and nonjudgmental. Cindy (she/her) provides a collaborative healing environment to help a client learn to seek balance & healthy coping so she/he/they can reach their highest potential. Cindy's goal is to help clients listen to their inner wisdom rather than the external or internal noise that interferes with a life worth living.
Cindy Elizondo (she/her), MA, LPCC ​ Specialties- Adults (17+), mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, borderline personality disorder, emotional dysregulation, interpersonal problems and difficulty with adjustment and transitions across a lifespan. Cindy is authentic, validating and nonjudgmental. Cindy (she/her) provides a collaborative healing environment to help a client learn to seek balance & healthy coping so she/he/they can reach their highest potential. Cindy's goal is to help clients listen to their inner wisdom rather than the external or internal noise that interferes with a life worth living.
(651) 467-5228 View (651) 467-5228
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Yellow Wallpaper Therapy
Counselor, MA, LADC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maple Grove, MN 55369  (Online Only)
I believe that YOU are the best expert of you! I'm Elizabeth, and over my last 18 years of helping others I've put my warm, gentle and quirky personality into creating a safe place for therapy. I have put my focus on working with depression, PTSD & trauma, anxiety, BPD and those on the Autism spectrum. I enjoy working with neuro divergent adults and folx in the LGBTQ+ community. Book with me now by emailing me or clicking on my website to schedule a Free 15 min consult! I would love to connect and begin your journey to self-improvement.
I believe that YOU are the best expert of you! I'm Elizabeth, and over my last 18 years of helping others I've put my warm, gentle and quirky personality into creating a safe place for therapy. I have put my focus on working with depression, PTSD & trauma, anxiety, BPD and those on the Autism spectrum. I enjoy working with neuro divergent adults and folx in the LGBTQ+ community. Book with me now by emailing me or clicking on my website to schedule a Free 15 min consult! I would love to connect and begin your journey to self-improvement.
(763) 363-3679 View (763) 363-3679
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Omni Mental Health
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Blaine, MN 55434
Waitlist for new clients
As a mental health practitioner, I feel it is important to meet each person where they are and support them on their journey for change. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, stuck, hopeless, or all of the above, let's talk about it! In session, we will explore the values, beliefs, and personal expectations that impact how you interact with the world and determine the proper steps to improve your overall quality of life.
As a mental health practitioner, I feel it is important to meet each person where they are and support them on their journey for change. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, stuck, hopeless, or all of the above, let's talk about it! In session, we will explore the values, beliefs, and personal expectations that impact how you interact with the world and determine the proper steps to improve your overall quality of life.
(612) 712-3564 View (612) 712-3564
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Michelle Kahler
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lino Lakes, MN 55014  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life is a journey down a long winding path, through forests and meadows, filled with obstacles that can easily trip us up. Each path is unique and I enjoy walking with clients on their journey. I believe in a client-centered, strength based approach to therapy. We work together to establish goals and develop treatment plans based on your priorities and needs.
Life is a journey down a long winding path, through forests and meadows, filled with obstacles that can easily trip us up. Each path is unique and I enjoy walking with clients on their journey. I believe in a client-centered, strength based approach to therapy. We work together to establish goals and develop treatment plans based on your priorities and needs.
(651) 419-5304 View (651) 419-5304
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Ryan John Poeschl
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blaine, MN 55434
I am happy to serve any client at or above the age of 10. While I primarily work with kids, adolescents, and young adults, I am happy to serve any population seeking to fulfill their mental health needs!
I am happy to serve any client at or above the age of 10. While I primarily work with kids, adolescents, and young adults, I am happy to serve any population seeking to fulfill their mental health needs!
(763) 314-3492 View (763) 314-3492
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Mel Pascoe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mounds View, MN 55112
I am passionate about working people to help them feel better about themselves, their relationships, and their life! We all struggle sometimes, and choosing therapy is a brave choice. I am always honored to be part of someone’s journey. Together we will work to address the root of any pain or anxiety you are feeling. We will explore where your issues come from, honor your past, while learning new ways to make peace with your present. I will help you learn new ways to cope with your emotions while working to address the deep stuff that is making life feel so hard sometimes.
I am passionate about working people to help them feel better about themselves, their relationships, and their life! We all struggle sometimes, and choosing therapy is a brave choice. I am always honored to be part of someone’s journey. Together we will work to address the root of any pain or anxiety you are feeling. We will explore where your issues come from, honor your past, while learning new ways to make peace with your present. I will help you learn new ways to cope with your emotions while working to address the deep stuff that is making life feel so hard sometimes.
(651) 318-4825 View (651) 318-4825
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Alexander Burgess
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55432
Alex trusts that you are your own best advocate, seeing his role as a guide to allow each of his clients to embody this belief fully. No matter where you may be on this personal journey, Alex takes on a collaborative, person-centered approach grounded in creating a strong therapeutic relationship first. From this foundation, Alex partners with his clients to address not only current presenting issues but also to empower them to create and build upon skills that can carry on with them throughout their lives. He strives to create a positive, welcoming environment that allows each person to be themselves.
Alex trusts that you are your own best advocate, seeing his role as a guide to allow each of his clients to embody this belief fully. No matter where you may be on this personal journey, Alex takes on a collaborative, person-centered approach grounded in creating a strong therapeutic relationship first. From this foundation, Alex partners with his clients to address not only current presenting issues but also to empower them to create and build upon skills that can carry on with them throughout their lives. He strives to create a positive, welcoming environment that allows each person to be themselves.
(763) 309-8647 View (763) 309-8647

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.