Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Kannapolis, NC
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Jodi Belk Hinkson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MACC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Do you struggle with anxiety? Do you have a moody teenager that needs some guidance? Do you sometimes get sad for no apparent reason? Do you have family conflicts that are driving you crazy? I would love to help you and your family navigate through these concerns.
Do you struggle with anxiety? Do you have a moody teenager that needs some guidance? Do you sometimes get sad for no apparent reason? Do you have family conflicts that are driving you crazy? I would love to help you and your family navigate through these concerns.
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Caitlyn Lear
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Kannapolis, NC 28083
Waitlist for new clients
How often do you find yourself struggling to spend time with friends, engage in activities you used to enjoy, or even leave your room? Do you find yourself thinking in circles, or fighting to fall asleep due to never ending thoughts? What about not recognizing yourself in the mirror, looking over your shoulder in fear? Depression, anxiety, ruminating thoughts, insomnia, hypervigilance, stress, low self-esteem. It's easy to feel overwhelmed with these experiences, thoughts, and emotions and not know where to look or turn for help.
How often do you find yourself struggling to spend time with friends, engage in activities you used to enjoy, or even leave your room? Do you find yourself thinking in circles, or fighting to fall asleep due to never ending thoughts? What about not recognizing yourself in the mirror, looking over your shoulder in fear? Depression, anxiety, ruminating thoughts, insomnia, hypervigilance, stress, low self-esteem. It's easy to feel overwhelmed with these experiences, thoughts, and emotions and not know where to look or turn for help.
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My ideal client would be a person who is motivated for change, however one of my main specialties is the ablilty to work with unmotivated and even hostile clients who have been court ordered or adolescents who are forced to come by their parents. I can work with a client on a myriad of issues including anixiety, depression, low self-esteem, complusions and addictions.
My ideal client would be a person who is motivated for change, however one of my main specialties is the ablilty to work with unmotivated and even hostile clients who have been court ordered or adolescents who are forced to come by their parents. I can work with a client on a myriad of issues including anixiety, depression, low self-esteem, complusions and addictions.
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Hello! I am so glad that you are here! I believe that therapy is for everyone. All people deserve a safe space to be truly heard, understood, and supported. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults facing a wide variety of issues, including depression, mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, ADD/ADHD, eating disorders, self-esteem issues, grief and/or loss, interpersonal relationship issues, and trauma. I strive to meet people where they are in their mental health journey and assist them in finding peace, joy, and meaning in their lives.
Hello! I am so glad that you are here! I believe that therapy is for everyone. All people deserve a safe space to be truly heard, understood, and supported. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults facing a wide variety of issues, including depression, mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, ADD/ADHD, eating disorders, self-esteem issues, grief and/or loss, interpersonal relationship issues, and trauma. I strive to meet people where they are in their mental health journey and assist them in finding peace, joy, and meaning in their lives.
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My passion in this work comes from guiding clients toward life goals, healing, growth, & self-discovery. I combine various modalities tailored to address hindrances & increase momentum in your life. I welcome children, adolescents, teens, & adults as well as couples & families. I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life adjustments, developmental delays & more. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused work, & Play Therapies & several other counseling methods to meet your needs. I work with clients to identify their needs and collaborate to meet their goals. Reach out, find your path.
My passion in this work comes from guiding clients toward life goals, healing, growth, & self-discovery. I combine various modalities tailored to address hindrances & increase momentum in your life. I welcome children, adolescents, teens, & adults as well as couples & families. I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life adjustments, developmental delays & more. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused work, & Play Therapies & several other counseling methods to meet your needs. I work with clients to identify their needs and collaborate to meet their goals. Reach out, find your path.
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Benjenus Jenkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Challenges come up in life, but do not have to order your path. Consider me to support you in finding ways to cope and manage life challenges. I have experience with families, adolescents, and adults in various settings.
Challenges come up in life, but do not have to order your path. Consider me to support you in finding ways to cope and manage life challenges. I have experience with families, adolescents, and adults in various settings.
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Andrea Hayward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Kannapolis, NC 28083
**IT IS MORE EFFICIENT TO CONTACT ME BY EMAIL AT THIS TIME.** Many challenges may arise in life. It can be made easier if you have a comfortable atmosphere to share & express yourself. You come to therapy to face hard truths & learn better ways to handle them. Maybe you find yourself repeating the same patterns, having the same interactions, or feeling a certain way about yourself. I balance truth & tact, giving genuine feedback. I listen & support without judgment. I have a passion for helping individuals & families cope with difficulties in their lives. My desire is to help clients experience healing & life change.
**IT IS MORE EFFICIENT TO CONTACT ME BY EMAIL AT THIS TIME.** Many challenges may arise in life. It can be made easier if you have a comfortable atmosphere to share & express yourself. You come to therapy to face hard truths & learn better ways to handle them. Maybe you find yourself repeating the same patterns, having the same interactions, or feeling a certain way about yourself. I balance truth & tact, giving genuine feedback. I listen & support without judgment. I have a passion for helping individuals & families cope with difficulties in their lives. My desire is to help clients experience healing & life change.
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Ashley Edmond
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kannapolis, NC 28083 (Online Only)
At some point in our lives, we all face challenges and difficulties. As a counselor, I feel it is my job to help guide and walk with you through these challenges. Through our work, we can navigate life’s obstacles and hardships and move towards accomplishing your therapeutic goals. I believe in illuminating my client’s strengths and utilizing those strengths to conquer anything that stands in their way of wellness, peace, and contentment. Our sessions can be a place to prioritize your needs in a safe, non-judgmental space.
At some point in our lives, we all face challenges and difficulties. As a counselor, I feel it is my job to help guide and walk with you through these challenges. Through our work, we can navigate life’s obstacles and hardships and move towards accomplishing your therapeutic goals. I believe in illuminating my client’s strengths and utilizing those strengths to conquer anything that stands in their way of wellness, peace, and contentment. Our sessions can be a place to prioritize your needs in a safe, non-judgmental space.
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Josette Hoffman Skinner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kannapolis, NC 28081 (Online Only)
Moving through this life can be overwhelming and leave us feeling lost. As we navigate life’s challenges, we may feel conflicted, alone, or unable to move forward. I'm here to help and together we can pinpoint the obstacles that may prevent you from creating a peaceful life that brings you contentment and joy. I promote healing, growth, and positive change through a strength-based lens. With me, there are no off limits topics, we will work through whatever it is, together.
Moving through this life can be overwhelming and leave us feeling lost. As we navigate life’s challenges, we may feel conflicted, alone, or unable to move forward. I'm here to help and together we can pinpoint the obstacles that may prevent you from creating a peaceful life that brings you contentment and joy. I promote healing, growth, and positive change through a strength-based lens. With me, there are no off limits topics, we will work through whatever it is, together.
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The International Center for Wellness PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kannapolis, NC 28083 (Online Only)
The Center for Wellness PLLC is a small group practice dedicated in providing high quality care tailored to meet your individual needs. Our goal is to provide an intimate environment that is safe, supportive and confidential. We offer a wide variety of experience working with many different life challenges. We will walk with you through your journey and work with you to restore health, hope and healing holistically. Lekeshia Lynch, founder and clinical director of the Center for Wellness is a graduate of the University of South Carolina-Columbia. She has over 25 years experience in the field of health/mental health and addiction.
The Center for Wellness PLLC is a small group practice dedicated in providing high quality care tailored to meet your individual needs. Our goal is to provide an intimate environment that is safe, supportive and confidential. We offer a wide variety of experience working with many different life challenges. We will walk with you through your journey and work with you to restore health, hope and healing holistically. Lekeshia Lynch, founder and clinical director of the Center for Wellness is a graduate of the University of South Carolina-Columbia. She has over 25 years experience in the field of health/mental health and addiction.
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Katie Parenti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kannapolis, NC 28082 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Have you been struggling with depression or low self esteem to the point of hating yourself? Maybe you've been struggling with this for years and can't imagine not dealing with it. Do you have horrible memories from your past that you try your best to ignore but they always seem to seep their way into your brain? It's not your fault that you have trauma, but you may sometimes feel like it is. What about obsessive, anxious thoughts that you can't get our of your head? They might even be causing you to act in a way that doesn't feel like you.
Have you been struggling with depression or low self esteem to the point of hating yourself? Maybe you've been struggling with this for years and can't imagine not dealing with it. Do you have horrible memories from your past that you try your best to ignore but they always seem to seep their way into your brain? It's not your fault that you have trauma, but you may sometimes feel like it is. What about obsessive, anxious thoughts that you can't get our of your head? They might even be causing you to act in a way that doesn't feel like you.
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Shaienna Quinn
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kannapolis, NC 28082 (Online Only)
Life isn't an easy journey for anyone; whether we haven't realized that we need the extra support or we have realized it and just don't know where to start or who to turn to. I like to think of therapy as that first step of knowing where to start and who to turn to. Therapy is more than just about venting, but also about overcoming struggles and making the conscious decision and effort to move in a positive direction in life; no matter the circumstances.
Life isn't an easy journey for anyone; whether we haven't realized that we need the extra support or we have realized it and just don't know where to start or who to turn to. I like to think of therapy as that first step of knowing where to start and who to turn to. Therapy is more than just about venting, but also about overcoming struggles and making the conscious decision and effort to move in a positive direction in life; no matter the circumstances.
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Kathryn Grimsley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kannapolis, NC 28081
I’m SO glad you are here - you are right where you need to be! I have over 12+ years of experience providing evidenced-based individual, couple's, and family therapies. My ideal clients are those who realize their capability for change and who are willing to do the work required to live a more whole-hearted life. I ask also for willingness and honesty - therapy does not work without these things. I want to develop a partnership with you, one based on boundaries, mutual respect, and validation. Please be encouraged that you don't have to "do life" alone. It's time to do something different, time to choose thriving over surviving!
I’m SO glad you are here - you are right where you need to be! I have over 12+ years of experience providing evidenced-based individual, couple's, and family therapies. My ideal clients are those who realize their capability for change and who are willing to do the work required to live a more whole-hearted life. I ask also for willingness and honesty - therapy does not work without these things. I want to develop a partnership with you, one based on boundaries, mutual respect, and validation. Please be encouraged that you don't have to "do life" alone. It's time to do something different, time to choose thriving over surviving!
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Melanie Francesca Roach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, NC 28025
Therapy is personal, therapy can sound intimidating, but therapy can also provide comfort. Whether this is your first time searching for a therapist or you're a seasoned pro sitting in the "hot seat", you are strong to reach out for some extra guidance through life's journey. Safety, trust, and being honest are priorities for my clients, as I specialize in the delicate area of, Trauma-Informed Therapy, which focuses on mental health support for anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and suicidal ideation. I also assist clients with negative body image and low self-esteem, self-harm, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Therapy is personal, therapy can sound intimidating, but therapy can also provide comfort. Whether this is your first time searching for a therapist or you're a seasoned pro sitting in the "hot seat", you are strong to reach out for some extra guidance through life's journey. Safety, trust, and being honest are priorities for my clients, as I specialize in the delicate area of, Trauma-Informed Therapy, which focuses on mental health support for anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and suicidal ideation. I also assist clients with negative body image and low self-esteem, self-harm, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
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Kimberly Welliver
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, NC 28025
If you are feeling like you're stuck at a certain place in your life or really struggling with behaviors that are not helping you reach your goals, I want to help. You don't have to go through this life alone.
If you are feeling like you're stuck at a certain place in your life or really struggling with behaviors that are not helping you reach your goals, I want to help. You don't have to go through this life alone.
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Agape Counseling & Consulting Group PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Concord, NC 28027
Josh is a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, a Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor, a South Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor, and a National Certified Counselor. He graduated from Adams State University in Alamosa, CO, with a Master of Arts in School and Community Counseling in 2001. Mr. Bramble is a member of the American Mental Health Counselors Association, The American Association of Christian Counselors, and The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. For more information about our other great clinicians and to read their bio’s please go to www.agapeccgroup.com.
Josh is a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, a Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor, a South Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor, and a National Certified Counselor. He graduated from Adams State University in Alamosa, CO, with a Master of Arts in School and Community Counseling in 2001. Mr. Bramble is a member of the American Mental Health Counselors Association, The American Association of Christian Counselors, and The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. For more information about our other great clinicians and to read their bio’s please go to www.agapeccgroup.com.
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Dr. Aqsa Salman
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, DBH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, NC 28025 (Online Only)
You are not your pain or your struggles! Dr. Salman provides “whole person care” through Motivational interviewing techniques, Acceptance & Commitment therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Mindfulness and Person-centered care. Dr. Salman provides Teletherapy in NC via a HIPPA compliant platform. Dr. Salman believes and specializes in providing services to individuals struggling with physical and emotional pain. Clients often served by Dr. Salman includes trauma survivors, those with anxiety/depression, those with GI issues, people living with chronic illness/pain, individuals struggling with disordered body image/eating patterns.
You are not your pain or your struggles! Dr. Salman provides “whole person care” through Motivational interviewing techniques, Acceptance & Commitment therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Mindfulness and Person-centered care. Dr. Salman provides Teletherapy in NC via a HIPPA compliant platform. Dr. Salman believes and specializes in providing services to individuals struggling with physical and emotional pain. Clients often served by Dr. Salman includes trauma survivors, those with anxiety/depression, those with GI issues, people living with chronic illness/pain, individuals struggling with disordered body image/eating patterns.
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I am a therapist specializing in individual, couples and group therapy, with an emphasis on a multicultural approach to counseling, and well-being. I am the owner/licensed psychologist of Balanced Mindset Counseling and Psychological Services, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC. I am an experienced Mental Health Administrator and Licensed Psychologist with a demonstrated history of working in both the higher education industry and private clinical practice. I have worked in the areas of college student mental health, clinical administration, cultural competency, diversity and inclusion, performance and motivation, and social justice.
I am a therapist specializing in individual, couples and group therapy, with an emphasis on a multicultural approach to counseling, and well-being. I am the owner/licensed psychologist of Balanced Mindset Counseling and Psychological Services, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC. I am an experienced Mental Health Administrator and Licensed Psychologist with a demonstrated history of working in both the higher education industry and private clinical practice. I have worked in the areas of college student mental health, clinical administration, cultural competency, diversity and inclusion, performance and motivation, and social justice.
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If you woke up tomorrow and it was YOUR perfect life, what would it look like? As you're imagining this, what are the differences between this imagined life and the one you're currently living? You may feel stuck, unfulfilled, or alone even, with lingering questions that may leave you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and lost. Life has an interesting way of putting us in places and spaces that both challenge and change us in ways unimaginable, seemingly out of our control. Let's move you from being a spectator to a participant in your life story by getting uncomfortable, facing fears, and taking space to grow and heal.
If you woke up tomorrow and it was YOUR perfect life, what would it look like? As you're imagining this, what are the differences between this imagined life and the one you're currently living? You may feel stuck, unfulfilled, or alone even, with lingering questions that may leave you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and lost. Life has an interesting way of putting us in places and spaces that both challenge and change us in ways unimaginable, seemingly out of our control. Let's move you from being a spectator to a participant in your life story by getting uncomfortable, facing fears, and taking space to grow and heal.
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Danielle Houston Coleman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Concord, NC 28025
The mission of social work is rooted in the following core values: service, social justice, dignity & worth of person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. I whole heartedly believe in these values and make an intentional effort to sincerely help every client I have the privilege to work with. I respect and understand that therapy may be a difficult experience, however I believe that addressing sensitive and uncomfortable topics is necessary for healing, growth and healthy change.
The mission of social work is rooted in the following core values: service, social justice, dignity & worth of person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. I whole heartedly believe in these values and make an intentional effort to sincerely help every client I have the privilege to work with. I respect and understand that therapy may be a difficult experience, however I believe that addressing sensitive and uncomfortable topics is necessary for healing, growth and healthy change.
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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.