Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Salisbury, NC
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Integrity House Treatment Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, SAP
Verified Verified
Salisbury, NC 28144 (Online Only)
My work includes co-occurring disorders such as Depression and Addiction, Bipolar and Borderline Personality Disorder, and comorbidity diseases such as Diabetes, Cancer, and Substance abuse I have worked in various settings, including medical and psychiatric hospitals, substance abuse treatment centers, community mental health, and residential treatment.
Thank you for allowing me to assist you in your time of need. I will provide you with empathy, compassion, and understanding, with recommendations, insight, hope, and truth as necessary for recovery and healing. I am proficient in alcohol/drug addiction. I have treated many people with these complex problems. I have also counseled numerous people with severe mental illnesses, including Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress, Schizophrenia, Personality Disorders, and comorbidities. Both addiction and mental illness are chronic, debilitating disorders that can be arrested and treated so you can live a life with hope!
My work includes co-occurring disorders such as Depression and Addiction, Bipolar and Borderline Personality Disorder, and comorbidity diseases such as Diabetes, Cancer, and Substance abuse I have worked in various settings, including medical and psychiatric hospitals, substance abuse treatment centers, community mental health, and residential treatment.
Thank you for allowing me to assist you in your time of need. I will provide you with empathy, compassion, and understanding, with recommendations, insight, hope, and truth as necessary for recovery and healing. I am proficient in alcohol/drug addiction. I have treated many people with these complex problems. I have also counseled numerous people with severe mental illnesses, including Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress, Schizophrenia, Personality Disorders, and comorbidities. Both addiction and mental illness are chronic, debilitating disorders that can be arrested and treated so you can live a life with hope!
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I counsel an array of emotional and behavioral aspects including ADHD/ADD, depression, personality disorders autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, anger management, juvenile crime prevention, men's issues, spirituality conflicts marriage therapy and substance abuse. I believe that people can change and grow throughout their lifespan identifying life challenges and making positive cognitive choices. Counseling can facilitate self-understanding as well as understanding of others. My clients range from adults and older adolescents dealing with individual life challenges, to couples dealing with relationship issues.
I counsel an array of emotional and behavioral aspects including ADHD/ADD, depression, personality disorders autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, anger management, juvenile crime prevention, men's issues, spirituality conflicts marriage therapy and substance abuse. I believe that people can change and grow throughout their lifespan identifying life challenges and making positive cognitive choices. Counseling can facilitate self-understanding as well as understanding of others. My clients range from adults and older adolescents dealing with individual life challenges, to couples dealing with relationship issues.
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Imani A Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-A
Verified Verified
Salisbury, NC 28144 (Online Only)
“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” -Covey, 2016. My goal is to help create a non-judgmental space to openly question narratives in your life. I am here to support you through emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Allowing you to take back control in your personal life and maintain what makes you feel like yourself.
“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” -Covey, 2016. My goal is to help create a non-judgmental space to openly question narratives in your life. I am here to support you through emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Allowing you to take back control in your personal life and maintain what makes you feel like yourself.
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Sarah Brigid O'Horo-Nash
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salisbury, NC 28146
Therapy starts with meeting you where you are at. Whether you have recently lost a loved one, started experiencing trouble at school, work, or home, or feel that you need a safe environment to talk about your concerns, I am here to help and start on your journey with you.
Therapy starts with meeting you where you are at. Whether you have recently lost a loved one, started experiencing trouble at school, work, or home, or feel that you need a safe environment to talk about your concerns, I am here to help and start on your journey with you.
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InSight Counseling & Consultation Services
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Salisbury, NC 28147
No question, life is hard. In fact, trouble is one of the few guarantees we have in this world. But take heart! There is help along the journey. My hope is to provide skilled, compassionate assistance to overcome the challenges in front of you. As a therapist and person of faith, I am committed to providing high-quality, person-centered services. Your goals and values provide the context for everything we do. I am committed to providing services free from judgment, stigma, and shame. And you can feel comfortable incorporating your spirituality into sessions as much as you wish.
No question, life is hard. In fact, trouble is one of the few guarantees we have in this world. But take heart! There is help along the journey. My hope is to provide skilled, compassionate assistance to overcome the challenges in front of you. As a therapist and person of faith, I am committed to providing high-quality, person-centered services. Your goals and values provide the context for everything we do. I am committed to providing services free from judgment, stigma, and shame. And you can feel comfortable incorporating your spirituality into sessions as much as you wish.
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Concord Counseling Assocs - Dr. Natalie Atwell
Counselor, EdD, LCMHCS, BCPCC
Verified Verified
Salisbury, NC 28144
Dr. Atwell and Associates view counseling as a collaborative effort in which they will assist each client in gathering information, exploring various issues, and changing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the desired direction. Although the counseling style is eclectic, they tend to use a cognitive-behavioral, client-centered approach in conjunction with reality-based and solution-focused applications. Our therapists work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, marriage and family struggles, mood disorders, grief, and more.
Dr. Atwell and Associates view counseling as a collaborative effort in which they will assist each client in gathering information, exploring various issues, and changing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the desired direction. Although the counseling style is eclectic, they tend to use a cognitive-behavioral, client-centered approach in conjunction with reality-based and solution-focused applications. Our therapists work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, marriage and family struggles, mood disorders, grief, and more.
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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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Are you feeling weighed down by the ups and downs of life? Unresolved trauma and other stressors can unexpectedly pull us back when we least expect it. My goal is to instill confidence in my clients and equip them with tools that can be used beyond our therapy sessions. Together, we’ll explore mindfulness techniques and psychoeducation, providing you with effective ways to navigate the different seasons of your life. I hope you find comfort in knowing that you don’t have to carry the weight of life alone—I’m here to help.
Are you feeling weighed down by the ups and downs of life? Unresolved trauma and other stressors can unexpectedly pull us back when we least expect it. My goal is to instill confidence in my clients and equip them with tools that can be used beyond our therapy sessions. Together, we’ll explore mindfulness techniques and psychoeducation, providing you with effective ways to navigate the different seasons of your life. I hope you find comfort in knowing that you don’t have to carry the weight of life alone—I’m here to help.
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Caitlyn Lear
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Salisbury, NC 28144
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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Morgan Ackerson
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Salisbury, NC 28144 (Online Only)
I am currently accepting new clients. I believe in the transformative power of an affirming, collaborative therapeutic relationship. It is my privilege to be able to provide a safe, kind, and compassionate space to clients who are on their journey to self-acceptance and wellbeing. People start to heal the moment they feel heard. Everyone is different; therefore, I do not utilize one method or theory. I am eager to provide the support needed during your journey of healing and growth.
I am currently accepting new clients. I believe in the transformative power of an affirming, collaborative therapeutic relationship. It is my privilege to be able to provide a safe, kind, and compassionate space to clients who are on their journey to self-acceptance and wellbeing. People start to heal the moment they feel heard. Everyone is different; therefore, I do not utilize one method or theory. I am eager to provide the support needed during your journey of healing and growth.
Online Therapists
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Myriam Rabaste
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, EMDR, II
Verified Verified
Mint Hill, NC 28227
Every life trauma and struggle can be transformed into strength and beauty. My passion is to work alongside those who are determined to face their pain, fears, and limitations and discover their purpose in life. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, grief, adjustment issues, anxiety, and BPD. Every week, we have a DBT group meeting online. Additionally, I also work with people (artists, and athletes) who wish to develop their performance and creativity.
Every life trauma and struggle can be transformed into strength and beauty. My passion is to work alongside those who are determined to face their pain, fears, and limitations and discover their purpose in life. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, grief, adjustment issues, anxiety, and BPD. Every week, we have a DBT group meeting online. Additionally, I also work with people (artists, and athletes) who wish to develop their performance and creativity.
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Ednalyn King Hurley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCMHC, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27406 (Online Only)
I treat a variety of mental health challenges to include :Borderline Personality Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, and Schizophrenia.
The individuals I work with are psychologically healthy and can learn to think and decide for themselves. Due to stress, grief, anger ,anxiety,fear etc. they may need the aid of someone to guide them toward making positive change in their lives or setting goals for a new direction in life .I enjoy serving a diverse group of people , however specialties include working with women issues such as single parents, domestic violence, and animal assisted therapy.
I treat a variety of mental health challenges to include :Borderline Personality Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, and Schizophrenia.
The individuals I work with are psychologically healthy and can learn to think and decide for themselves. Due to stress, grief, anger ,anxiety,fear etc. they may need the aid of someone to guide them toward making positive change in their lives or setting goals for a new direction in life .I enjoy serving a diverse group of people , however specialties include working with women issues such as single parents, domestic violence, and animal assisted therapy.
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Guilford Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DBTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27408
Waitlist for new clients
DBT is especially effective in providing relief from borderline personality disorder, self-harm, depression, and patterns of behavior that get in the way of building a life worth living.
NOTE: I am not current accepting new clients, but other Guilford Counseling therapists have openings! If past traumas are interfering with your life, if you struggle with managing your emotions, or if you have patterns of self-harm and suicidal thoughts, I'd love to meet with you. People I work with have usually tried therapy before, but found that their progress stalled out or bogged down. If that sounds familiar, reach out and give it another try.
DBT is especially effective in providing relief from borderline personality disorder, self-harm, depression, and patterns of behavior that get in the way of building a life worth living.
NOTE: I am not current accepting new clients, but other Guilford Counseling therapists have openings! If past traumas are interfering with your life, if you struggle with managing your emotions, or if you have patterns of self-harm and suicidal thoughts, I'd love to meet with you. People I work with have usually tried therapy before, but found that their progress stalled out or bogged down. If that sounds familiar, reach out and give it another try.
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I work with many disorders including Anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, PTSD, ADHD, addiction, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, and borderline, to name a few.
Hi, my name is Yineiry Triguero and I am a bilingual, fully licensed clinical social worker specializing in mental health therapy. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples and families who are ready to engage and willing to make changes to help obtain their emotional and life goals. The decision to begin therapy can be a difficult one. I want to help you understand that change, although difficult, can be the best decision you can make to help reach the goals you want to attain and find yourself and your happiness.
I work with many disorders including Anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, PTSD, ADHD, addiction, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, and borderline, to name a few.
Hi, my name is Yineiry Triguero and I am a bilingual, fully licensed clinical social worker specializing in mental health therapy. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples and families who are ready to engage and willing to make changes to help obtain their emotional and life goals. The decision to begin therapy can be a difficult one. I want to help you understand that change, although difficult, can be the best decision you can make to help reach the goals you want to attain and find yourself and your happiness.
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I am an EMDR Certified + Brainspotting Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, dissociation, and BPD.
Trauma doesn’t often show it's effects immediately or plainly. It is often hidden in patterns of sleepless nights, negative thinking, anxious worry, and feelings of despair and emptiness. It casts a long shadow that begins to de-color every aspect of life. Activities that were previously enjoyed are scheduled less often. You've noticed not only effects but that it has changed who you are. You’ve noticed that the way you feel about the world & others is very different. The thoughts you have about yourself are no better. And every part of life is categorized by whether it happened “before”. “Before the accident, before the bullying".
I am an EMDR Certified + Brainspotting Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, dissociation, and BPD.
Trauma doesn’t often show it's effects immediately or plainly. It is often hidden in patterns of sleepless nights, negative thinking, anxious worry, and feelings of despair and emptiness. It casts a long shadow that begins to de-color every aspect of life. Activities that were previously enjoyed are scheduled less often. You've noticed not only effects but that it has changed who you are. You’ve noticed that the way you feel about the world & others is very different. The thoughts you have about yourself are no better. And every part of life is categorized by whether it happened “before”. “Before the accident, before the bullying".
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Hi! I'm a Black female therapist who deeply understands the challenges faced when dealing with societal pressures, trauma - be it generational, historical, racial, or relationship-based, and the general stressors of life. Whether you're grappling with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), anxiety, trauma, PTSD, depression or chronic health, know that you are not alone, and I'm here to help. Think of our sessions together as a safe space, a supportive tool to navigate life's ups and downs. I believe in interrupting negative thoughts and feelings that chip away at our self-worth.
Hi! I'm a Black female therapist who deeply understands the challenges faced when dealing with societal pressures, trauma - be it generational, historical, racial, or relationship-based, and the general stressors of life. Whether you're grappling with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), anxiety, trauma, PTSD, depression or chronic health, know that you are not alone, and I'm here to help. Think of our sessions together as a safe space, a supportive tool to navigate life's ups and downs. I believe in interrupting negative thoughts and feelings that chip away at our self-worth.
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I have been practicing in the mental health field for 17 years. I served in the Air Force Reserves for 8 years as a Mental Health Technician while earning my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I completed the requirements for Licensure while working at an inpatient Eating Disorder Facility in North Carolina. I have been practicing as a Licensed Therapist since 2017. Most of my professional experience is in treating Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Borderline personality disorder and Eating disorders. I use a few different modalities in therapy.
I have been practicing in the mental health field for 17 years. I served in the Air Force Reserves for 8 years as a Mental Health Technician while earning my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I completed the requirements for Licensure while working at an inpatient Eating Disorder Facility in North Carolina. I have been practicing as a Licensed Therapist since 2017. Most of my professional experience is in treating Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Borderline personality disorder and Eating disorders. I use a few different modalities in therapy.
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I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist, and I have expertise in the use of acceptance-based treatments including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and the treatment of trauma. I see a wide variety of clients in my practice, including individuals struggling with symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD), depression, and anxiety disorders. I also work with survivors of trauma, including physical and sexual abuse and assault. I believe that effective treatment begins with a collaborative relationship with my clients.
I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist, and I have expertise in the use of acceptance-based treatments including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and the treatment of trauma. I see a wide variety of clients in my practice, including individuals struggling with symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD), depression, and anxiety disorders. I also work with survivors of trauma, including physical and sexual abuse and assault. I believe that effective treatment begins with a collaborative relationship with my clients.
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My approach to counseling is simple: You can change. You can change your mind, your heart and the direction of your life. As a fervent life-long seeker of meaning and understanding of the human experience, I commit a fearless attitude and tireless ethic to charting your path toward greater happiness, purpose and peace. My clients include adolescents and adults navigating mood disorders, low self-esteem, stress, challenging life changes, faith transitions and religious trauma. I have extensive experience with Borderline Personality Disorder and offer treatment and hope through a combination of modalities including DBT skills.
My approach to counseling is simple: You can change. You can change your mind, your heart and the direction of your life. As a fervent life-long seeker of meaning and understanding of the human experience, I commit a fearless attitude and tireless ethic to charting your path toward greater happiness, purpose and peace. My clients include adolescents and adults navigating mood disorders, low self-esteem, stress, challenging life changes, faith transitions and religious trauma. I have extensive experience with Borderline Personality Disorder and offer treatment and hope through a combination of modalities including DBT skills.
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We are a full treatment center with therapists who specialize in our own areas for whatever your specific need may be. Are you struggling with emotional mood swings, been told you are bipolar or out of control, concerned about "adulting" and learning how to build confidence coming out of college? Then our therapist Taylor Krumroy may be a great fit for you. Taylor specializes in working with personality disorders (specifically Borderline Personality Disorders) and has great success in helping to develop better emotional control, improving interpersonal relationships, and creating effective boundaries with those relationships that have a bit of toxicity to them.
We are a full treatment center with therapists who specialize in our own areas for whatever your specific need may be. Are you struggling with emotional mood swings, been told you are bipolar or out of control, concerned about "adulting" and learning how to build confidence coming out of college? Then our therapist Taylor Krumroy may be a great fit for you. Taylor specializes in working with personality disorders (specifically Borderline Personality Disorders) and has great success in helping to develop better emotional control, improving interpersonal relationships, and creating effective boundaries with those relationships that have a bit of toxicity to them.
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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.