Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in East Windsor, NJ
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Jennifer Stradling (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
East Windsor, NJ 08520
I would identify my ideal client as an adolescent who is experiencing mental health issues and/or interpersonal difficulties. This could include an individual experiencing PTSD-related symptoms, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and other mental health-related issues. This could also include an individual experiencing life stressors/transitions, difficulties in developing healthy and sustainable relationships, complex grief, and lack of self-esteem and role identification. The goals of an ideal client would include improving mental health-related symptoms through the application of coping skills, communication skills, and self-esteem.
I would identify my ideal client as an adolescent who is experiencing mental health issues and/or interpersonal difficulties. This could include an individual experiencing PTSD-related symptoms, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and other mental health-related issues. This could also include an individual experiencing life stressors/transitions, difficulties in developing healthy and sustainable relationships, complex grief, and lack of self-esteem and role identification. The goals of an ideal client would include improving mental health-related symptoms through the application of coping skills, communication skills, and self-esteem.
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Hello! My name is Dr. Chelece-Atavia Brown, a Pre-Licensed Social Worker (LSW) for New Jersey and a certified facilitator in Teen Mental Health First Aid by the National Council of Well-Being. I have experience in providing therapeutic services for children, teens, adults, couples, and groups. I assist high-achieving Black women and men with navigating life stressors. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between faith and mental health to increase an individual's quality of life.
Hello! My name is Dr. Chelece-Atavia Brown, a Pre-Licensed Social Worker (LSW) for New Jersey and a certified facilitator in Teen Mental Health First Aid by the National Council of Well-Being. I have experience in providing therapeutic services for children, teens, adults, couples, and groups. I assist high-achieving Black women and men with navigating life stressors. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between faith and mental health to increase an individual's quality of life.
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I love working with all different types of clients, and I find that I learn from those that I work with. I love working with anyone who wants to make a change or achieve a goal.
I love working with all different types of clients, and I find that I learn from those that I work with. I love working with anyone who wants to make a change or achieve a goal.
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I am a licensed professional counselor who specializes in treating adults with various mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. I have experience in both inpatient and outpatient treatment, which has included treating substance use disorders. I obtained my Bachelors degree at New Jersey City University and my Masters degree at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
I am a licensed professional counselor who specializes in treating adults with various mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. I have experience in both inpatient and outpatient treatment, which has included treating substance use disorders. I obtained my Bachelors degree at New Jersey City University and my Masters degree at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
Every individual has a different road in self discovery. Over the past 25 + years I have had the privilege of assisting young adults, couples and seniors presenting with a broad array of issues including: anxiety, depression, phobias, marital conflict, substance abuse, personality disorders and major mental illness. The years of experience and my clients have taught me that everyone heals in their own unique way. I embrace a holistic approach and I invite you to explore all realms that may pertain to your emotional and psychological well being.
Every individual has a different road in self discovery. Over the past 25 + years I have had the privilege of assisting young adults, couples and seniors presenting with a broad array of issues including: anxiety, depression, phobias, marital conflict, substance abuse, personality disorders and major mental illness. The years of experience and my clients have taught me that everyone heals in their own unique way. I embrace a holistic approach and I invite you to explore all realms that may pertain to your emotional and psychological well being.
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Rovin Chonielall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
East Windsor, NJ 08512
Are you struggling to manage your inner feelings and all of the stressors in your life? You can overcome your obstacles with the right therapist. I enjoy working with people who, like myself, are trying to face the many feelings that are sometimes difficult to stay present with.
Are you struggling to manage your inner feelings and all of the stressors in your life? You can overcome your obstacles with the right therapist. I enjoy working with people who, like myself, are trying to face the many feelings that are sometimes difficult to stay present with.
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I love working with all different types of clients, and I find that I learn from those that I work with. I love working with anyone who wants to make a change or achieve a goal.
I love working with all different types of clients, and I find that I learn from those that I work with. I love working with anyone who wants to make a change or achieve a goal.
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Hello! My name is Dr. Chelece-Atavia Brown, a Pre-Licensed Social Worker (LSW) for New Jersey and a certified facilitator in Teen Mental Health First Aid by the National Council of Well-Being. I have experience in providing therapeutic services for children, teens, adults, couples, and groups. I assist high-achieving Black women and men with navigating life stressors. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between faith and mental health to increase an individual's quality of life.
Hello! My name is Dr. Chelece-Atavia Brown, a Pre-Licensed Social Worker (LSW) for New Jersey and a certified facilitator in Teen Mental Health First Aid by the National Council of Well-Being. I have experience in providing therapeutic services for children, teens, adults, couples, and groups. I assist high-achieving Black women and men with navigating life stressors. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between faith and mental health to increase an individual's quality of life.
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Balance Behavioral Health, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Windsor, NJ 08512
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Moonlit Path Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
I specialize in women’s mental health, particularly as this relates to: trauma, self-injury, eating disorders, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, and borderline personality disorder.
We all have our secrets, our stories, our pasts. Through therapy, my hope is to help you find a path out of the woods and back into the light. I believe in developing skill sets and finding insight to promote healing from the myriad of difficulties that can be faced throughout one’s life.
I specialize in women’s mental health, particularly as this relates to: trauma, self-injury, eating disorders, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, and borderline personality disorder.
We all have our secrets, our stories, our pasts. Through therapy, my hope is to help you find a path out of the woods and back into the light. I believe in developing skill sets and finding insight to promote healing from the myriad of difficulties that can be faced throughout one’s life.
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Dr. Alyssa B. Catuogno
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD, NCSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08540
My specialties range from anxiety to borderline personality disorder.
My treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapy for individuals suffering from various disorders and psychological distress including but not limited to eating disorders, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ, suicidal ideation, and family issues. In addition to psychotherapy, I conduct psychological evaluations/testing, psychoeducational testing, and biopsychosocial evaluations. I conduct testing for ADHD, gifted/talented, and special education services. I provide a compassionate, holistic, and caring atmosphere in order to provide my clients a trusting and supportive therapeutic experience.
My specialties range from anxiety to borderline personality disorder.
My treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapy for individuals suffering from various disorders and psychological distress including but not limited to eating disorders, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ, suicidal ideation, and family issues. In addition to psychotherapy, I conduct psychological evaluations/testing, psychoeducational testing, and biopsychosocial evaluations. I conduct testing for ADHD, gifted/talented, and special education services. I provide a compassionate, holistic, and caring atmosphere in order to provide my clients a trusting and supportive therapeutic experience.
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Kimberly Mclaughlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, NJ 08690
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over fifteen years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), specific phobias, social phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. I also specialize in treating clients with difficulty regulating emotions and help them to work towards leading meaningful, goal-directed lives.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over fifteen years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), specific phobias, social phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. I also specialize in treating clients with difficulty regulating emotions and help them to work towards leading meaningful, goal-directed lives.
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DBT at Village Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DO, DrNP, PhD, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08541
Village Counseling Services provides intensive, individualized Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) treatment by maintaining a small therapist-to-client ratio and by offering DBT skills training in small groups. DBT is a highly practical, evidence-based direct form of therapy which emphasizes working toward the life you want to live by integrating acceptance and change with cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and mindfulness. This approach is highly effective for those who have difficulty regulating intense emotions.
Village Counseling Services provides intensive, individualized Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) treatment by maintaining a small therapist-to-client ratio and by offering DBT skills training in small groups. DBT is a highly practical, evidence-based direct form of therapy which emphasizes working toward the life you want to live by integrating acceptance and change with cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and mindfulness. This approach is highly effective for those who have difficulty regulating intense emotions.
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Lynne Lyon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 (Online Only)
My attachment-focused therapy style strives to heal emotional wounds, both past and present, by examining one’s earliest relationships. As an attachment-trauma therapist, I will help you process the emotions from early or later trauma in order to strengthen your sense of self, safety, and belonging. The attachment patterns we learn from our earliest relationships determine how we interact with and perceive the world, which includes how we approach and engage in relationships with other people. As a single mother who adopted my daughter internationally, I understand how attachment trauma impacts us as children, and later as adults.
My attachment-focused therapy style strives to heal emotional wounds, both past and present, by examining one’s earliest relationships. As an attachment-trauma therapist, I will help you process the emotions from early or later trauma in order to strengthen your sense of self, safety, and belonging. The attachment patterns we learn from our earliest relationships determine how we interact with and perceive the world, which includes how we approach and engage in relationships with other people. As a single mother who adopted my daughter internationally, I understand how attachment trauma impacts us as children, and later as adults.
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I have 30 years of experience in a range of settings with people of many different backgrounds. My professional experience in concert with my personal journey enable me to focus on the person in the room and strive to understand their unique needs, goals and how psychotherapy can help in this process. I believe that the psychotherapy relationship provides an ideal forum for helping people move towards optimal functioning framed by their values and goals. I provide a safe place to address issues of mood, thinking, behavior, transition, adjustment, interpersonal conflict, anxiety, trauma and any other life challenge.
I have 30 years of experience in a range of settings with people of many different backgrounds. My professional experience in concert with my personal journey enable me to focus on the person in the room and strive to understand their unique needs, goals and how psychotherapy can help in this process. I believe that the psychotherapy relationship provides an ideal forum for helping people move towards optimal functioning framed by their values and goals. I provide a safe place to address issues of mood, thinking, behavior, transition, adjustment, interpersonal conflict, anxiety, trauma and any other life challenge.
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Rivkah Kaufman
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC, EMDR-CT, C-DBT, CCTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Windsor, NJ 08550
Have you had a disturbing experience that makes coping with everyday life difficult? Or witnessed something awful you can’t forget? If so, you may be suffering from trauma. In my practice, I work with clients who struggle with the psychological, emotional, and physical consequences of past and/or ongoing trauma, as they try to avoid repeating personal and professional mistakes that serve only to worsen their traumatic experiences. If you are experiencing challenges such as these, I help you process your trauma in a supportive, validating environment, that is empowering and ultimately freeing.
Have you had a disturbing experience that makes coping with everyday life difficult? Or witnessed something awful you can’t forget? If so, you may be suffering from trauma. In my practice, I work with clients who struggle with the psychological, emotional, and physical consequences of past and/or ongoing trauma, as they try to avoid repeating personal and professional mistakes that serve only to worsen their traumatic experiences. If you are experiencing challenges such as these, I help you process your trauma in a supportive, validating environment, that is empowering and ultimately freeing.
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My ideal client would be motivated to achieve better for themselves. They could be coming for anxiety, issues in relationships, or a stressful life event. They would be choosing to focus on themselves, what they need, and seeking help. They may be struggling with negative self-thoughts and emotional regulation or simply need guidance in how to identify and verbalize their feelings. Their goals for therapy would be to process their thoughts and emotions while developing long-term skills to use in the future.
My ideal client would be motivated to achieve better for themselves. They could be coming for anxiety, issues in relationships, or a stressful life event. They would be choosing to focus on themselves, what they need, and seeking help. They may be struggling with negative self-thoughts and emotional regulation or simply need guidance in how to identify and verbalize their feelings. Their goals for therapy would be to process their thoughts and emotions while developing long-term skills to use in the future.
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Chrystie L. Obie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kendall Park, NJ 08824 (Online Only)
Life...it is filled with ups and downs, joys and pains, satisfaction and disappointments. Sometimes life can shift out of balance and we may notice feeling “off," or lose sight of our purpose and meaning. Whether dealing with everyday stressors or significant life transitions, we may feel frustrated and overwhelmed.
Life...it is filled with ups and downs, joys and pains, satisfaction and disappointments. Sometimes life can shift out of balance and we may notice feeling “off," or lose sight of our purpose and meaning. Whether dealing with everyday stressors or significant life transitions, we may feel frustrated and overwhelmed.
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I specialize in helping clients alleviate pervasive symptoms in order to develop a greater sense of self-worth and adequacy, construct nurturing relationships, and develop and achieve goals to work toward a healthy and happy life experience. Using the highly efficacious Schema Therapy model, clients learn to eliminate maladaptive coping responses by changing the beliefs (schemas) that drive them. Seeing my clients transform their lives, achieve personal development and reach true empowerment has been one of my greatest joys.
I specialize in helping clients alleviate pervasive symptoms in order to develop a greater sense of self-worth and adequacy, construct nurturing relationships, and develop and achieve goals to work toward a healthy and happy life experience. Using the highly efficacious Schema Therapy model, clients learn to eliminate maladaptive coping responses by changing the beliefs (schemas) that drive them. Seeing my clients transform their lives, achieve personal development and reach true empowerment has been one of my greatest joys.
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Hello! My name is Dr. Chelece-Atavia Brown, a Pre-Licensed Social Worker (LSW) for New Jersey and a certified facilitator in Teen Mental Health First Aid by the National Council of Well-Being. I have experience in providing therapeutic services for children, teens, adults, couples, and groups. I assist high-achieving Black women and men with navigating life stressors. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between faith and mental health to increase an individual's quality of life.
Hello! My name is Dr. Chelece-Atavia Brown, a Pre-Licensed Social Worker (LSW) for New Jersey and a certified facilitator in Teen Mental Health First Aid by the National Council of Well-Being. I have experience in providing therapeutic services for children, teens, adults, couples, and groups. I assist high-achieving Black women and men with navigating life stressors. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between faith and mental health to increase an individual's quality of life.
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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.