Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Verona, NJ
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Amanda Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DBT
Verified Verified
Verona, NJ 07044 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) specializing in the treatment of adolescents, young adults and adults suffering from mood disorders, depression, anxiety and borderline personality disorder (BPD). DBT is a therapy designed to teach people how to live in the moment, cope healthily with stress, regulate emotions and improve relationships with others. In DBT you and I will work to together to resolve the seeming contradiction between self-acceptance and change in order to bring about positive changes in your life.
I am a licensed clinical social worker intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) specializing in the treatment of adolescents, young adults and adults suffering from mood disorders, depression, anxiety and borderline personality disorder (BPD). DBT is a therapy designed to teach people how to live in the moment, cope healthily with stress, regulate emotions and improve relationships with others. In DBT you and I will work to together to resolve the seeming contradiction between self-acceptance and change in order to bring about positive changes in your life.
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I am a strong believer in the quote, "Be yourself; everyone else is taken." In a world marked by constant change and societal pressures, the quote serves as a reassuring reminder that our most authentic self is our greatest gift. I aim to create a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions, all while helping you to navigate along your personal journey. In our shared commitment, we will center around identifying areas where change is desired, setting attainable goals, and implementing strategies that propel you towards the positive outcomes you seek.
I am a strong believer in the quote, "Be yourself; everyone else is taken." In a world marked by constant change and societal pressures, the quote serves as a reassuring reminder that our most authentic self is our greatest gift. I aim to create a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions, all while helping you to navigate along your personal journey. In our shared commitment, we will center around identifying areas where change is desired, setting attainable goals, and implementing strategies that propel you towards the positive outcomes you seek.
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Jen Marshall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Verona, NJ 07044
Are you a woman who grew up in a challenging or even unsafe family environment? Do you struggle with self-judgement, self-doubt, or self-sabotage? Do you find yourself confused in personal/professional relationships? If so, you may believe your difficulties are your own fault, and that if only you could be better or stronger, things would be easier. In truth, you may be dealing with unhealed trauma. Unsteady attachment to one or both parents can be the unrecognized source of a lot of adult suffering, Understanding its impact and learning to care for yourself instead of judging yourself is the path to freedom.
Are you a woman who grew up in a challenging or even unsafe family environment? Do you struggle with self-judgement, self-doubt, or self-sabotage? Do you find yourself confused in personal/professional relationships? If so, you may believe your difficulties are your own fault, and that if only you could be better or stronger, things would be easier. In truth, you may be dealing with unhealed trauma. Unsteady attachment to one or both parents can be the unrecognized source of a lot of adult suffering, Understanding its impact and learning to care for yourself instead of judging yourself is the path to freedom.
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I specialize in both clinical psychology and neuropsychology with extensive experience treating adolescents and adults with psychiatric disabilities, anxiety, depression, couples and marital conflict, and geriatric issues. I also provide neuropsychological assessment of older children, adolescents and adults dealing with a host of issues including ADD, specific learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and dementia. I have an extensive background in vocational rehabilitation and can provide related assistance via evaluation and recommendations, related counseling and linkage to relevant services.
I specialize in both clinical psychology and neuropsychology with extensive experience treating adolescents and adults with psychiatric disabilities, anxiety, depression, couples and marital conflict, and geriatric issues. I also provide neuropsychological assessment of older children, adolescents and adults dealing with a host of issues including ADD, specific learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and dementia. I have an extensive background in vocational rehabilitation and can provide related assistance via evaluation and recommendations, related counseling and linkage to relevant services.
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Kindred Haven Haven Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Verona, NJ 07044 (Online Only)
Working with a therapist at KHC is intended to help youths navigate life's difficulties and learn new coping mechanisms that will help them deal with obstacles on a daily basis.
Working with a therapist at KHC is intended to help youths navigate life's difficulties and learn new coping mechanisms that will help them deal with obstacles on a daily basis.
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Christopher J Ratte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, IFS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Verona, NJ 07044
Recovery is not a solitary journey; it is about connection with self and others. As we enter into the process of therapy you will have the opportunity to experience inner connection and awareness leading to Self expansion and outer growth. I believe strongly that our primary task is to continue your journey of self exploration; to seek the wealth of potential, strength, compassion, understanding, and openness that lies within. It is your ability to connect with these that will serve as your greatest asset in obtaining whatever goals you have coming into therapy.
Recovery is not a solitary journey; it is about connection with self and others. As we enter into the process of therapy you will have the opportunity to experience inner connection and awareness leading to Self expansion and outer growth. I believe strongly that our primary task is to continue your journey of self exploration; to seek the wealth of potential, strength, compassion, understanding, and openness that lies within. It is your ability to connect with these that will serve as your greatest asset in obtaining whatever goals you have coming into therapy.
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Change, stress, transition, relationship struggles, self-doubt, fear, anger, loneliness, loss...these are some of the issues I help my clients to navigate successfully. Maybe there is a problem you've tried to resolve on your own and you've reached an impasse. Or you have a teen whose behavior is worrisome, and you're not sure whether it's "just adolescence" or something of greater concern. With over 20 years of experience, dedication and compassion, I will work with you to uncover obstacles and find solutions.
Change, stress, transition, relationship struggles, self-doubt, fear, anger, loneliness, loss...these are some of the issues I help my clients to navigate successfully. Maybe there is a problem you've tried to resolve on your own and you've reached an impasse. Or you have a teen whose behavior is worrisome, and you're not sure whether it's "just adolescence" or something of greater concern. With over 20 years of experience, dedication and compassion, I will work with you to uncover obstacles and find solutions.
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The Koch Center (located in Montclair, Morristown, Waldwick, & Englewood) specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Therapy and Programs for Adults, Adolescents, Children, and Families. Our DBT Programs offer an opportunity to receive extensive support and expert treatment in an outpatient setting. We treat the full range of psychological issues (including Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Impulse Control disorders, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Relationship Problems, Personality Disorders). We have an outpatient Trauma Program for Adults. We also offer individual therapy from varying theoretical orientations.
The Koch Center (located in Montclair, Morristown, Waldwick, & Englewood) specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Therapy and Programs for Adults, Adolescents, Children, and Families. Our DBT Programs offer an opportunity to receive extensive support and expert treatment in an outpatient setting. We treat the full range of psychological issues (including Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Impulse Control disorders, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Relationship Problems, Personality Disorders). We have an outpatient Trauma Program for Adults. We also offer individual therapy from varying theoretical orientations.
Depressed, anxious, stuck,??? Let me teach you the skills to empower yourself and move forward in your life with ease and comfortability. Whether you need help moving on from a relationship, a loss, depression and/or anxiety; life sometimes makes it difficult to do on one's own. I will equip you with the skills to deal with anything in your life as it comes towards you. My experience encompasses addictions, maladaptive disorders, loss, grief, relationship issues, anxiety disorders, depression, identity/sexual issues, etc. I specialize in work with individuals that are experiencing "the nervous break-down".....
Depressed, anxious, stuck,??? Let me teach you the skills to empower yourself and move forward in your life with ease and comfortability. Whether you need help moving on from a relationship, a loss, depression and/or anxiety; life sometimes makes it difficult to do on one's own. I will equip you with the skills to deal with anything in your life as it comes towards you. My experience encompasses addictions, maladaptive disorders, loss, grief, relationship issues, anxiety disorders, depression, identity/sexual issues, etc. I specialize in work with individuals that are experiencing "the nervous break-down".....
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I have found that providing a warm and nurturing environment has helped my clients explore areas of their lives that they were previously unwilling to look at. The therapeutic relationship that develops between us, can lead to both introspection and healing. I am a licensed psychologist specializing predominantly in the well being of women across a range of issues including eating disorders, relationship struggles, infertility, anxiety, and post-partum depression. I am also interested in helping people through life transitions, such as entering a new relationship or becoming single again, beginning college, entering the "real world", and becoming a mother.
I have found that providing a warm and nurturing environment has helped my clients explore areas of their lives that they were previously unwilling to look at. The therapeutic relationship that develops between us, can lead to both introspection and healing. I am a licensed psychologist specializing predominantly in the well being of women across a range of issues including eating disorders, relationship struggles, infertility, anxiety, and post-partum depression. I am also interested in helping people through life transitions, such as entering a new relationship or becoming single again, beginning college, entering the "real world", and becoming a mother.
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Within a therapeutic space we can begin to address concerns, beliefs and patterns of behaviors that have the ability too negatively impact our lives or prevent us from experiencing life as we truly desire. My approach to counseling is compassionate, open and direct. I seek to help others gain new insights in an effort to make wanted changes that may help improve their experiences in social, professional and emotional areas of life.
Within a therapeutic space we can begin to address concerns, beliefs and patterns of behaviors that have the ability too negatively impact our lives or prevent us from experiencing life as we truly desire. My approach to counseling is compassionate, open and direct. I seek to help others gain new insights in an effort to make wanted changes that may help improve their experiences in social, professional and emotional areas of life.
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Diane L. Davis LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Verona, NJ 07044
Creating change in your life can be difficult, but tremendously rewarding. As a licensed psychotherapist with a holistic perspective, I work with adults and couples to address problems with troubling issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. Concerns with sexuality, sexual identity, and relationships are areas where I am experienced. I have a particular interest in resolving inhibitions and insecurities that are barriers to creative expression and successful relationships. Artists, writers, performers, and others for whom creativity is an important aspect of their life, if not their career, are welcome.
Creating change in your life can be difficult, but tremendously rewarding. As a licensed psychotherapist with a holistic perspective, I work with adults and couples to address problems with troubling issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. Concerns with sexuality, sexual identity, and relationships are areas where I am experienced. I have a particular interest in resolving inhibitions and insecurities that are barriers to creative expression and successful relationships. Artists, writers, performers, and others for whom creativity is an important aspect of their life, if not their career, are welcome.
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As a licensed clinical social worker, I strive to create a comfortable and safe environment for you. A space that is judgement free and where you have the ability to truly express yourself.
Since opening my practice in 2018, my therapeutic services have helped people get through stressful times through challenging negative thoughts and understanding the source of specific behaviors and emotional patterns. With the right tools and a better approach to situations, I will help encourage a better outlook on any issues that life brings your way.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I strive to create a comfortable and safe environment for you. A space that is judgement free and where you have the ability to truly express yourself.
Since opening my practice in 2018, my therapeutic services have helped people get through stressful times through challenging negative thoughts and understanding the source of specific behaviors and emotional patterns. With the right tools and a better approach to situations, I will help encourage a better outlook on any issues that life brings your way.
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Dr. Daria Luongo
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Verona, NJ 07044
Are you struggling and experiencing sadness, anxiousness and/or stress from day to day? As life and certain relationships can be challenging, we may find ourselves wondering what to do in order to stop the unwanted stress. For those who are parents with a struggling child or adolescent, do you feel like you’ve tried everything to help and instead feel stuck? Fear of the unknown prevents many individuals from reaching out and finding the right professional that is a suitable match to support healthy change. Challenges are real and there is help.
Are you struggling and experiencing sadness, anxiousness and/or stress from day to day? As life and certain relationships can be challenging, we may find ourselves wondering what to do in order to stop the unwanted stress. For those who are parents with a struggling child or adolescent, do you feel like you’ve tried everything to help and instead feel stuck? Fear of the unknown prevents many individuals from reaching out and finding the right professional that is a suitable match to support healthy change. Challenges are real and there is help.
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Consider the messages you learned from your family growing up, and how those life lessons found their way into the way you view the world. How do they inform the way you see yourself? What is their impact on how you connect to others in relationships? In our work together we uncover deeply held beliefs about others and the world that may be causing us to repeat unhelpful patterns of behavior. Repeating these patterns can cause us to feel a myriad of negative feelings- confusion, frustration and loneliness. I aim to create a warm, empathic and caring relationship that allows you to feel heard and understood.
Consider the messages you learned from your family growing up, and how those life lessons found their way into the way you view the world. How do they inform the way you see yourself? What is their impact on how you connect to others in relationships? In our work together we uncover deeply held beliefs about others and the world that may be causing us to repeat unhelpful patterns of behavior. Repeating these patterns can cause us to feel a myriad of negative feelings- confusion, frustration and loneliness. I aim to create a warm, empathic and caring relationship that allows you to feel heard and understood.
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Carolyn Goldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042 (Online Only)
Do you feel like your emotions rule your life? That you are overwhelmed by how to make the changes you want to see? I am here to help! As an expert in emotions, I offer compassionate, thoughtful, ethical, and effective care. I specialize in helping high school-aged adolescents, adults, and families navigate their emotional challenges. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-harm behaviors, depression, or symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder, I am here to support you. I am intensively trained in DBT, a proven method for managing complex emotions.
Do you feel like your emotions rule your life? That you are overwhelmed by how to make the changes you want to see? I am here to help! As an expert in emotions, I offer compassionate, thoughtful, ethical, and effective care. I specialize in helping high school-aged adolescents, adults, and families navigate their emotional challenges. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-harm behaviors, depression, or symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder, I am here to support you. I am intensively trained in DBT, a proven method for managing complex emotions.
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Corinne Laird
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Caldwell, NJ 07006 (Online Only)
While my experience is varied, I am particularly drawn to the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder, complex trauma, OCD and addictions.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, and my goal is to provide a safe and comfortable space in which to begin the process. My clients tend to be introspective people with loud inner critics who seek relief from anxiety, shame and relational trauma. Many are helpers and artists who place great value on how they show up in the world but struggle internally with low self-esteem, maintaining boundaries and making decisions. Using a collaborative, curious and nonjudgmental approach, I assist my clients in clarifying their values and goals, resolving ambivalence and building deeper connections.
While my experience is varied, I am particularly drawn to the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder, complex trauma, OCD and addictions.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, and my goal is to provide a safe and comfortable space in which to begin the process. My clients tend to be introspective people with loud inner critics who seek relief from anxiety, shame and relational trauma. Many are helpers and artists who place great value on how they show up in the world but struggle internally with low self-esteem, maintaining boundaries and making decisions. Using a collaborative, curious and nonjudgmental approach, I assist my clients in clarifying their values and goals, resolving ambivalence and building deeper connections.
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I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in eating disorders, borderline PD, parenting, adolescents, and depression/anxiety. I work with individuals, couples and families in an active, caring, strengths based approach. I have advanced training in research based treatment methods such as DBT,and FBT that are proven to be effective! I combine compassion with evidenced based cognitive/behavioral interventions. I work to build collaboration with my clients and change lives by empowering individuals and families. I'm a speaker/group leader with the Eating Disorder Assoc of NJ and have appeared on CN8, WLTW-FM radio, News12 NJ.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in eating disorders, borderline PD, parenting, adolescents, and depression/anxiety. I work with individuals, couples and families in an active, caring, strengths based approach. I have advanced training in research based treatment methods such as DBT,and FBT that are proven to be effective! I combine compassion with evidenced based cognitive/behavioral interventions. I work to build collaboration with my clients and change lives by empowering individuals and families. I'm a speaker/group leader with the Eating Disorder Assoc of NJ and have appeared on CN8, WLTW-FM radio, News12 NJ.
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Mindful Therapeutic Solutions LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042 (Online Only)
Working as a clinical coordinator of a community mental health center has afforded me the opportunity to work with a diverse clientele and to assist them in learning skills to cope with anxiety, depression, panic, grief, borderline personality, stage of life challenges, intrusive thoughts, emotional self regulation, couple’s and interpersonal issues.
My name is Carlo and I am a licensed clinical social worker. My therapeutic approach is to actively listen to gain an understanding of you as a whole person. This is done with the goal of attaining an awareness not only of the issues you face but the strengths you possess which can be tapped into to help enact a collaboratively-developed and individualized plan of action that facilitates reaching your short and long term mental health and personal goals. Depending on the needs and goals of the client, I typically use interventions based in Cognitive-Behavioral, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic and Solution Focused therapies.
Working as a clinical coordinator of a community mental health center has afforded me the opportunity to work with a diverse clientele and to assist them in learning skills to cope with anxiety, depression, panic, grief, borderline personality, stage of life challenges, intrusive thoughts, emotional self regulation, couple’s and interpersonal issues.
My name is Carlo and I am a licensed clinical social worker. My therapeutic approach is to actively listen to gain an understanding of you as a whole person. This is done with the goal of attaining an awareness not only of the issues you face but the strengths you possess which can be tapped into to help enact a collaboratively-developed and individualized plan of action that facilitates reaching your short and long term mental health and personal goals. Depending on the needs and goals of the client, I typically use interventions based in Cognitive-Behavioral, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic and Solution Focused therapies.
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Yonetta Bloomfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042 (Online Only)
I work with clients who present with a wide range of mental health disordrers, including Anxiety, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.
I obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Child Studies from Montclair State University, and a Master’s Degree in Social Work at Rutgers University. My goal in working with clients is to empower clients to rebuild their sense of self-efficacy and human agency over their lives. I utilize a strength based, resiliency focused, and solution focused approach in working with clients in meeting each client's unique needs in therapy with individually tailored interventions.
I work with clients who present with a wide range of mental health disordrers, including Anxiety, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.
I obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Child Studies from Montclair State University, and a Master’s Degree in Social Work at Rutgers University. My goal in working with clients is to empower clients to rebuild their sense of self-efficacy and human agency over their lives. I utilize a strength based, resiliency focused, and solution focused approach in working with clients in meeting each client's unique needs in therapy with individually tailored interventions.
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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.