Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Frenchtown, NJ

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Inga Wismer
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frenchtown, NJ 08825
My primary interest is treating different aspects of trauma and Post Traumatic Stress disorder in adults and children. Trauma takes us out of our window of tolerance where we function optimally and either leads to a fight or flight response or dissociative numbness. It can also lead to a repetition compulsion when we repeat various aspects of the original trauma or redirected aggression treating others like those who caused us harm. I have a great understanding of trauma especially related to attachment disorders in children such as Reactive Attachment Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder as well as PTSD in adults
My primary interest is treating different aspects of trauma and Post Traumatic Stress disorder in adults and children. Trauma takes us out of our window of tolerance where we function optimally and either leads to a fight or flight response or dissociative numbness. It can also lead to a repetition compulsion when we repeat various aspects of the original trauma or redirected aggression treating others like those who caused us harm. I have a great understanding of trauma especially related to attachment disorders in children such as Reactive Attachment Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder as well as PTSD in adults
(908) 628-1766 View (908) 628-1766
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Karen Boates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Frenchtown, NJ 08825
I have 25+ years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. I have worked with individuals as well as families and couples. The experience I have is multi-faceted. I have direct, clinical experience working in the areas of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance abuse, Dementia, adoption and family systems. I have worked in an educational, community, and a psychiatric hospital setting.
I have 25+ years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. I have worked with individuals as well as families and couples. The experience I have is multi-faceted. I have direct, clinical experience working in the areas of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance abuse, Dementia, adoption and family systems. I have worked in an educational, community, and a psychiatric hospital setting.
(908) 533-7064 View (908) 533-7064
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Sandra Constable
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, TI-CBT, BCC, FOT
Verified Verified
Frenchtown, NJ 08825
I am a Licensed Therapist and Life Coach. I strive to provide gentle, non-judgmental and compassionate support, yet will also challenge you to grow and evolve into the best person you can be. Through thoughtful inquiry and investigation into your personal challenges we will explore those places that keep you stuck. If you are seeking to grow personally, professionally, creatively, emotionally, and spiritually, call for a free consultation. Together we can begin a journey that will take you to unlimited places. The destination is to reach your truth, so that you can begin to live a more joyful, meaningful, and authentic existence.
I am a Licensed Therapist and Life Coach. I strive to provide gentle, non-judgmental and compassionate support, yet will also challenge you to grow and evolve into the best person you can be. Through thoughtful inquiry and investigation into your personal challenges we will explore those places that keep you stuck. If you are seeking to grow personally, professionally, creatively, emotionally, and spiritually, call for a free consultation. Together we can begin a journey that will take you to unlimited places. The destination is to reach your truth, so that you can begin to live a more joyful, meaningful, and authentic existence.
(267) 915-6273 View (267) 915-6273
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Katherine L. Dorfman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Frenchtown, NJ 08825
Somewhere along the way life started feeling like an unwanted gift with a no-return policy. It continues to feel hard, heavy, and burdensome. You want something better than the status quo because what you feel is unhappy, overwhelmed, and misunderstood. You are ready to feel heard in a safe and warm space. I work to help my clients find relief from their difficult feelings that are rooted in some of the most painful moments of their lives. Together we will explore the chapters of your life - uncovering where you are feeling “stuck”- or why that random thing about that random person is still gnawing at you years later.
Somewhere along the way life started feeling like an unwanted gift with a no-return policy. It continues to feel hard, heavy, and burdensome. You want something better than the status quo because what you feel is unhappy, overwhelmed, and misunderstood. You are ready to feel heard in a safe and warm space. I work to help my clients find relief from their difficult feelings that are rooted in some of the most painful moments of their lives. Together we will explore the chapters of your life - uncovering where you are feeling “stuck”- or why that random thing about that random person is still gnawing at you years later.
(609) 739-7038 View (609) 739-7038

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Heidi Kolman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Flemington, NJ 08822
Heal your past so you can live in your present, and then plan for a future worth living. I see my job as being a guide. I utilize creative modalities to guide you in facing burdens you carry from the past, so you can put the pieces of your life back together.
Heal your past so you can live in your present, and then plan for a future worth living. I see my job as being a guide. I utilize creative modalities to guide you in facing burdens you carry from the past, so you can put the pieces of your life back together.
(855) 204-4903 View (855) 204-4903
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Steven Johnston
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Flemington, NJ 08822
Life is difficult, and so is the process of change, but please know that you do not need to be alone in these moments. Together we can help to improve your relationships, your thoughts and feelings, and assist you in obtaining what you want for your life. Please come in for a discussion. I have significant experience working with anxiety/worry, depression, anger issues, substance abuse (addictive behaviors), as well as interpersonal problems (i.e., divorce/separation, loss, marriage/love problems, and work/career-related issues). Please only email.
Life is difficult, and so is the process of change, but please know that you do not need to be alone in these moments. Together we can help to improve your relationships, your thoughts and feelings, and assist you in obtaining what you want for your life. Please come in for a discussion. I have significant experience working with anxiety/worry, depression, anger issues, substance abuse (addictive behaviors), as well as interpersonal problems (i.e., divorce/separation, loss, marriage/love problems, and work/career-related issues). Please only email.
(908) 344-3988 View (908) 344-3988
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Daphney Rene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SIFI, PsyD
Verified Verified
Flemington, NJ 08822  (Online Only)
I am a New York State and New Jersey State Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Human and Organizational Psychologist. I received my BA in Psychology from The City College of New York, my MSW from The State University of New York at Stony Brook, and my PsyD from Touro University Worldwide.
I am a New York State and New Jersey State Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Human and Organizational Psychologist. I received my BA in Psychology from The City College of New York, my MSW from The State University of New York at Stony Brook, and my PsyD from Touro University Worldwide.
(908) 866-5976 View (908) 866-5976
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Ruth Homer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Flemington, NJ 08822  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My ideal clients are facing challenges in relationships, emotional regulation and behavioral addiction. I have 12 years experience in counseling and have been in private practice for 4 years. I offer a warm and supportive (virtual) environment where clients feel heard and understood. Together we explore interactions in relationships, old personal narratives and develop skillful practices and responses. We discover childhood connections, "parts" and faulty feedback loops, all while aimed at the goal of integration into a more accepting state of being. My approach is experiential, DBT supported and IFS/Attachment informed.
My ideal clients are facing challenges in relationships, emotional regulation and behavioral addiction. I have 12 years experience in counseling and have been in private practice for 4 years. I offer a warm and supportive (virtual) environment where clients feel heard and understood. Together we explore interactions in relationships, old personal narratives and develop skillful practices and responses. We discover childhood connections, "parts" and faulty feedback loops, all while aimed at the goal of integration into a more accepting state of being. My approach is experiential, DBT supported and IFS/Attachment informed.
(908) 460-7202 View (908) 460-7202
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Marie Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flemington, NJ 08822  (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? or caught in an endless loop of personal challenges? If so, you are not alone. I want to help you navigate those difficult moments. I have been in therapy, I know first hand, it is not easy. I strive to create a safe, supportive, nonjudgemental space that allows for exploration of your feelings, thoughts and your life experiences. If you are tired of the way your life is going right now or the way you feel, I can help. We will work collaboratively to understand those concerns and work on making changes that will provide you some relief.
Feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? or caught in an endless loop of personal challenges? If so, you are not alone. I want to help you navigate those difficult moments. I have been in therapy, I know first hand, it is not easy. I strive to create a safe, supportive, nonjudgemental space that allows for exploration of your feelings, thoughts and your life experiences. If you are tired of the way your life is going right now or the way you feel, I can help. We will work collaboratively to understand those concerns and work on making changes that will provide you some relief.
(908) 495-7769 View (908) 495-7769
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Alan J. Giordano, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Flemington, NJ 08822
I have over 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families from diverse backgrounds and a range of presenting issues. I have been successful in treating adolescents and adults for depression, anxiety, stress management, marital and relationship difficulties, anger management, and Attention Deficit Disorder. My philosophy is that people are often resistant to change as the change is unknown. I help them explore what that change would look and feel like and how it could improve their lives if they do decide to make those changes.
I have over 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families from diverse backgrounds and a range of presenting issues. I have been successful in treating adolescents and adults for depression, anxiety, stress management, marital and relationship difficulties, anger management, and Attention Deficit Disorder. My philosophy is that people are often resistant to change as the change is unknown. I help them explore what that change would look and feel like and how it could improve their lives if they do decide to make those changes.
(908) 339-6671 View (908) 339-6671
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Noemi A Bolton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSM, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Flemington, NJ 08822
Stuck in a rut? There's a way out. I specialize in sex therapy and trauma. I have extensive experience in individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy. I use methods that examine the root causes of behavioral and emotional patterns which lead to depression, anxiety, alcohol dependence, substance abuse, thought distortions, relationship attachments, erectile dysfunction, or vaginal anesthesia. Where medication is ineffective, intensive therapy sessions have the power to change the paralyzing state of our psychological and physical condition. The causes may be situational, easily detected, but others may be deeper, stored in our rigidified muscles, buried in the remote recess of our minds.
Stuck in a rut? There's a way out. I specialize in sex therapy and trauma. I have extensive experience in individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy. I use methods that examine the root causes of behavioral and emotional patterns which lead to depression, anxiety, alcohol dependence, substance abuse, thought distortions, relationship attachments, erectile dysfunction, or vaginal anesthesia. Where medication is ineffective, intensive therapy sessions have the power to change the paralyzing state of our psychological and physical condition. The causes may be situational, easily detected, but others may be deeper, stored in our rigidified muscles, buried in the remote recess of our minds.
(908) 238-3971 View (908) 238-3971
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Sean Beckett
Counselor, MA, LAC, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
Flemington, NJ 08822  (Online Only)
I strive to uphold cultural humility each day. Specifically, respecting all individuals and their values, beliefs, and opinions. A person’s background and culture highlights the wonderful qualities about them which deserve to be recognized and respected. I also strive to continue dismantling the stigma of mental health treatment each day. Struggling with mental health issues is one that is not only common, but also can be normal! I believe that the need to talk and process life with another person should not be stigmatized. Therefore, each day I work to promote a non-judgmental, friendly, accepting, and safe space for people.
I strive to uphold cultural humility each day. Specifically, respecting all individuals and their values, beliefs, and opinions. A person’s background and culture highlights the wonderful qualities about them which deserve to be recognized and respected. I also strive to continue dismantling the stigma of mental health treatment each day. Struggling with mental health issues is one that is not only common, but also can be normal! I believe that the need to talk and process life with another person should not be stigmatized. Therefore, each day I work to promote a non-judgmental, friendly, accepting, and safe space for people.
(908) 529-8745 View (908) 529-8745
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Ellie Mental Health Central NJ
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flemington, NJ 08822
Ellie Mental Health Central NJ isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
Ellie Mental Health Central NJ isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
(908) 829-9388 View (908) 829-9388
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Rev. Carrie May Price-Knospe
Pastoral Counselor, MA, Lic, Clinic, Pastor, Counsel
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flemington, NJ 08822
Everyone needs a good counselor to process through their world. I dedicate myself in helping individuals, children and marriages improve their lives in ways that truly work. My own life struggles lead me to be a genuinely caring therapist who loves to see people set free and living their best life! Imagine better communication, thinking and freedom from strongholds that have been burdening you down? I am a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, licensed by the NCCA since 2009 in many different venues from in home crisis centered therapy, running a house for the state of NJ for adolescents and now my own private practice.
Everyone needs a good counselor to process through their world. I dedicate myself in helping individuals, children and marriages improve their lives in ways that truly work. My own life struggles lead me to be a genuinely caring therapist who loves to see people set free and living their best life! Imagine better communication, thinking and freedom from strongholds that have been burdening you down? I am a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, licensed by the NCCA since 2009 in many different venues from in home crisis centered therapy, running a house for the state of NJ for adolescents and now my own private practice.
(908) 325-5169 View (908) 325-5169
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Vera Papp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flemington, NJ 08822
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a background in eating disorders, anxiety and depression. I am very familiar with psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies. I have worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds. I believe that we all have the capacity to gain strength from and overcome our struggles.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a background in eating disorders, anxiety and depression. I am very familiar with psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies. I have worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds. I believe that we all have the capacity to gain strength from and overcome our struggles.
(609) 224-1635 View (609) 224-1635
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Marielena Motta
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCADC, LPC, CFRC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Flemington, NJ 08822
I have been providing mental health and substance abuse treatment for 23 years. By utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I assist my clients with exploration of their thoughts and feelings and how these impact behavior. I encourage my clients to explore their beliefs and world view and identify maladaptive coping skills. The goal is to develop a healthy lifestyle. Together we explore how each individual adopted his or her current lifestyle, what needs they were attempting to fulfill, and how and what they would like to change. Through the therapeutic relationship individuals become empowered to create a new life narrative.
I have been providing mental health and substance abuse treatment for 23 years. By utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I assist my clients with exploration of their thoughts and feelings and how these impact behavior. I encourage my clients to explore their beliefs and world view and identify maladaptive coping skills. The goal is to develop a healthy lifestyle. Together we explore how each individual adopted his or her current lifestyle, what needs they were attempting to fulfill, and how and what they would like to change. Through the therapeutic relationship individuals become empowered to create a new life narrative.
(732) 455-9117 View (732) 455-9117
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Brianne (Brie) N. Shappell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Milford, NJ 08848
Not accepting new clients
I believe that awareness is the first step toward positive change. Awareness can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and help refocus you to the future instead of the past. Through a strong therapeutic relationship I provide a combination of support and challenge, which can help cultivate trust, confidence and assertiveness. I work with my clients collaboratively to develop interventions that consider the individual needs and strengths of my clients.
I believe that awareness is the first step toward positive change. Awareness can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and help refocus you to the future instead of the past. Through a strong therapeutic relationship I provide a combination of support and challenge, which can help cultivate trust, confidence and assertiveness. I work with my clients collaboratively to develop interventions that consider the individual needs and strengths of my clients.
(908) 574-0986 View (908) 574-0986
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Victoria Zagursky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Flemington, NJ 08822
Individuals who are facing various challenges and require support to improve their well-being and quality of life. Some common issues and needs that a client could be facing is mental health challenges, the client could be dealing with mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, emotional dysregulation. They may require assistances in managing their symptoms, accessing appropriate treatment, and develop coping skills. A client could potentially be an adolescent struggling with anxiety, depression, or emotional dysregulation. The goals of the client revolve around achieving stability, resilience, and self-sufficiency.
Individuals who are facing various challenges and require support to improve their well-being and quality of life. Some common issues and needs that a client could be facing is mental health challenges, the client could be dealing with mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, emotional dysregulation. They may require assistances in managing their symptoms, accessing appropriate treatment, and develop coping skills. A client could potentially be an adolescent struggling with anxiety, depression, or emotional dysregulation. The goals of the client revolve around achieving stability, resilience, and self-sufficiency.
(908) 829-9035 View (908) 829-9035
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Edward G. Ramirez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flemington, NJ 08822  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! Making that first move to begin therapy can be a difficult one and I appreciate that you are willing to start this journey, together. My aim is to help you confront self-defeating thoughts and behaviors. Together, we will identify issues that have blocked growth and release the roots of emotional pain. My approach focuses on the fostering of growth, insight and development of self. I aim to provide a deeper meaning to our lives, as we navigate through life’s many challenges. I specialize in working with adults struggling to manage depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, work-stress, and feelings of ambivalence.
Welcome! Making that first move to begin therapy can be a difficult one and I appreciate that you are willing to start this journey, together. My aim is to help you confront self-defeating thoughts and behaviors. Together, we will identify issues that have blocked growth and release the roots of emotional pain. My approach focuses on the fostering of growth, insight and development of self. I aim to provide a deeper meaning to our lives, as we navigate through life’s many challenges. I specialize in working with adults struggling to manage depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, work-stress, and feelings of ambivalence.
(908) 490-6072 View (908) 490-6072
Dennis Mikkelsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Flemington, NJ 08822
Not accepting new clients
Dennis Mikkelsen is not currently accepting new clients.
Dennis Mikkelsen is not currently accepting new clients.
(201) 297-6952 View (201) 297-6952

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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.