Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Albany, NY

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Identities Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12205
We are accepting new clients. We have a lot of experience in working with children, adolescents and adults who struggle with depression and anxiety related to trauma. Our staff have specialized training in trauma work and the resulting issues that develop from experiential trauma including PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), BPD ( Borderline Personality Disorder), Dissociation, Self Injury and Suicidal Ideation.
We are accepting new clients. We have a lot of experience in working with children, adolescents and adults who struggle with depression and anxiety related to trauma. Our staff have specialized training in trauma work and the resulting issues that develop from experiential trauma including PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), BPD ( Borderline Personality Disorder), Dissociation, Self Injury and Suicidal Ideation.
(518) 240-3965 View (518) 240-3965
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Margarita Lorence
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albany, NY 12208  (Online Only)
I help people to manage overwhelming emotion and specialize in complex presentations of trauma, borderline personality disorder, and OCD.
I help people 20 and older manage exhausting emotions that torture, pressure them into knee jerk reactions, and make relationships difficult. Using evidence-based practical techniques, with a dash of warmth and humor, we'll work together to see the big picture, map a path, and manage what's in the way of getting some peace.
I help people to manage overwhelming emotion and specialize in complex presentations of trauma, borderline personality disorder, and OCD.
I help people 20 and older manage exhausting emotions that torture, pressure them into knee jerk reactions, and make relationships difficult. Using evidence-based practical techniques, with a dash of warmth and humor, we'll work together to see the big picture, map a path, and manage what's in the way of getting some peace.
(925) 289-9307 View (925) 289-9307
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Jackie Boenisch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12205
Jackie (she/they) is a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years experience working in the mental health field. They have extensive experience treating anxiety, OCD, depression, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. They specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ populations. You, yes, you specifically, deserve to be living life as the happiest and healthiest version of yourself. Jackie specializes in creating safe spaces to explore the many sides of yourself as we work out the big questions of “who am I?” and “what do I really want out of my life?”
Jackie (she/they) is a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years experience working in the mental health field. They have extensive experience treating anxiety, OCD, depression, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. They specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ populations. You, yes, you specifically, deserve to be living life as the happiest and healthiest version of yourself. Jackie specializes in creating safe spaces to explore the many sides of yourself as we work out the big questions of “who am I?” and “what do I really want out of my life?”
(518) 285-0761 View (518) 285-0761
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Denver Payton
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albany, NY 12222  (Online Only)
My prior experience has been with working with individuals who struggle with PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, anxiety disorders and depression.
I work with people of all different identities, especially those who identify as LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent as well as those struggling with chronic health conditions. I work with people who are ready to change and people who are looking for help getting motivated to address all that life has to offer us. Please note that I am a therapist-in-training with Sol Health and am under supervision. I am a pre-licensed professional. For more information you can visit Solhealth.co
My prior experience has been with working with individuals who struggle with PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, anxiety disorders and depression.
I work with people of all different identities, especially those who identify as LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent as well as those struggling with chronic health conditions. I work with people who are ready to change and people who are looking for help getting motivated to address all that life has to offer us. Please note that I am a therapist-in-training with Sol Health and am under supervision. I am a pre-licensed professional. For more information you can visit Solhealth.co
(646) 718-7035 View (646) 718-7035
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Abigayle R Bennett
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12201  (Online Only)
I specialize in areas such as Anxiety, BPD, mood disorders, parenting and family issues, relationships, self-esteem, self-harm, lgbtq+ youth, and domestic/sexual abuse.
Hello! My name is Abigayle Bennett, but you can call me Abi. I am in my second year of my Master’s of Social Work at Binghamton University and hold an Associate’s in Human Services and a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Education. I have been working in children’s and family services for the majority of my career, and hope to eventually open a Child and Family Development Center and offer an inclusive space for families to seek tools and resources to improve their family’s mental well-being. I currently work as a therapist in training with www.solhealth.co and encourage you to reach out if you think we might be a good fit!
I specialize in areas such as Anxiety, BPD, mood disorders, parenting and family issues, relationships, self-esteem, self-harm, lgbtq+ youth, and domestic/sexual abuse.
Hello! My name is Abigayle Bennett, but you can call me Abi. I am in my second year of my Master’s of Social Work at Binghamton University and hold an Associate’s in Human Services and a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Education. I have been working in children’s and family services for the majority of my career, and hope to eventually open a Child and Family Development Center and offer an inclusive space for families to seek tools and resources to improve their family’s mental well-being. I currently work as a therapist in training with www.solhealth.co and encourage you to reach out if you think we might be a good fit!
(607) 317-7178 View (607) 317-7178
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Jennifer Merritt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12208  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Jen. I'm a clinical social worker who has worked with children, adolescents and parents for twenty years. My goal in each session is to make my patients feel comfortable and identify their feelings. Each session begins with an emotional check-in and an update of what has happened in life since the last session. From there, together we can determine what the specific goal of the session will be, or continue to expand on skills and strategies introduced earlier. I believe in the need to be flexible depending on what the needs are in the moment of the patient. I craft a judgment free zone to help people be their best self.
Hi, I'm Jen. I'm a clinical social worker who has worked with children, adolescents and parents for twenty years. My goal in each session is to make my patients feel comfortable and identify their feelings. Each session begins with an emotional check-in and an update of what has happened in life since the last session. From there, together we can determine what the specific goal of the session will be, or continue to expand on skills and strategies introduced earlier. I believe in the need to be flexible depending on what the needs are in the moment of the patient. I craft a judgment free zone to help people be their best self.
(518) 760-6355 View (518) 760-6355
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Sean M. Stewart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12203  (Online Only)
I specialize in the treatment of disorders stemming from childhood trauma. In therapy, all your thoughts and feelings are not only acceptable, but encouraged to be expressed without judgement. My job is to understand you, and work collaboratively with you to resolve internal and external conflicts that bring about unhealth behaviors and emotions. It is my hope that you'll walk away from our sessions more self-aware, suffering less and more capable of improving the dynamics of your relationships.
I specialize in the treatment of disorders stemming from childhood trauma. In therapy, all your thoughts and feelings are not only acceptable, but encouraged to be expressed without judgement. My job is to understand you, and work collaboratively with you to resolve internal and external conflicts that bring about unhealth behaviors and emotions. It is my hope that you'll walk away from our sessions more self-aware, suffering less and more capable of improving the dynamics of your relationships.
(631) 910-7696 View (631) 910-7696
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Albany Winds of Change
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12205
Disorders can be an emotional, physical and psychological affliction, creating a sense of powerlessness. Here at Albany Winds of Change we work to give you that power back. From the moment you arrive at Albany Winds of Change our space becomes yours - we are sharing it with you. Contact us today. We are here, and we are listening.
Disorders can be an emotional, physical and psychological affliction, creating a sense of powerlessness. Here at Albany Winds of Change we work to give you that power back. From the moment you arrive at Albany Winds of Change our space becomes yours - we are sharing it with you. Contact us today. We are here, and we are listening.
(518) 333-7137 View (518) 333-7137
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Suveyda Dumanli
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12203  (Online Only)
Do you feel like you're stuck and finding it hard to motivate yourself? Do you notice yourself feeling worried, disconnected, or on edge often? Are you looking for support as you navigate a major life change? I specialize in working with individuals who are looking for ways to bring positive changes into their lives, even if they may be unsure of the steps they need to take to achieve them. You may be experiencing stressors that are making it challenging for you to feel in control of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we can work towards empowering you to overcome these challenges and live a more fulfilling life.
Do you feel like you're stuck and finding it hard to motivate yourself? Do you notice yourself feeling worried, disconnected, or on edge often? Are you looking for support as you navigate a major life change? I specialize in working with individuals who are looking for ways to bring positive changes into their lives, even if they may be unsure of the steps they need to take to achieve them. You may be experiencing stressors that are making it challenging for you to feel in control of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we can work towards empowering you to overcome these challenges and live a more fulfilling life.
(518) 750-6403 View (518) 750-6403
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Emily Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12209  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Asking for help is one of the hardest things we can do - congratulations for making it this far! If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, finding yourself relying on habits that don't feel healthy, or just feel that you are not living your fullest and happiest life, therapy can help. Life can feel overwhelming, and I believe that most everyone can benefit from working with a trained and skilled therapist at some point in our lives. Identifying and addressing problems head on takes ambition and courage, and having a safe space and empathetic support to do so is crucial.
Asking for help is one of the hardest things we can do - congratulations for making it this far! If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, finding yourself relying on habits that don't feel healthy, or just feel that you are not living your fullest and happiest life, therapy can help. Life can feel overwhelming, and I believe that most everyone can benefit from working with a trained and skilled therapist at some point in our lives. Identifying and addressing problems head on takes ambition and courage, and having a safe space and empathetic support to do so is crucial.
(518) 749-4584 View (518) 749-4584
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Rachel Wasserman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Albany, NY 12205  (Online Only)
Working with a therapist can help foster insight, provide support, and build new strategies for a wide range of difficulties. Together, we can address the issues you're facing, improve understanding of yourself and your relationships, and help you live a healthier, more satisfying life. Using a collaborative treatment approach, we will work to identify your treatment goals and take steps to realize them. I earned my M.S. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Pennsylvania State University and completed a clinical fellowship at Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Health Alliance.
Working with a therapist can help foster insight, provide support, and build new strategies for a wide range of difficulties. Together, we can address the issues you're facing, improve understanding of yourself and your relationships, and help you live a healthier, more satisfying life. Using a collaborative treatment approach, we will work to identify your treatment goals and take steps to realize them. I earned my M.S. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Pennsylvania State University and completed a clinical fellowship at Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Health Alliance.
(518) 294-1354 View (518) 294-1354
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Lia Grover
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12208  (Online Only)
Starting therapy can feel daunting, but it’s a beautiful and courageous step towards self-growth. I specialize in trauma therapy and working with individuals who struggle with anxiety and depression. I work with people to find their own voice and to find the power within themselves.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, but it’s a beautiful and courageous step towards self-growth. I specialize in trauma therapy and working with individuals who struggle with anxiety and depression. I work with people to find their own voice and to find the power within themselves.
(518) 864-1799 View (518) 864-1799
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Dr. Mitch-Lisa Marriage/Couple Workshop/Specialist
PsyD, MSW, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12207
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Seminars, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session (Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops/Seminars are Designed to be Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate Your Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Seminars, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session (Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops/Seminars are Designed to be Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate Your Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
(518) 901-2753 View (518) 901-2753
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Shokri Enbawe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albany, NY 12205  (Online Only)
Do you struggle with feelings of anxiety that impact your day-to-day life, relationships, work, or overall ability to just get things done? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage all of the expectations that they have in their lives. It's overwhelming to look inward and assess the changes that we need to make or the standards that we want to set for ourselves. If you find yourself struggling with worrying thoughts, feelings of anxiety, or multicultural issues, you will benefit from my style of therapy that leads to greater insight and positive change.
Do you struggle with feelings of anxiety that impact your day-to-day life, relationships, work, or overall ability to just get things done? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage all of the expectations that they have in their lives. It's overwhelming to look inward and assess the changes that we need to make or the standards that we want to set for ourselves. If you find yourself struggling with worrying thoughts, feelings of anxiety, or multicultural issues, you will benefit from my style of therapy that leads to greater insight and positive change.
(518) 543-9331 View (518) 543-9331
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Awakening Paths' Wellness Solarium, LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MCLC, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12207  (Online Only)
Awakening Paths is dedicated to guiding people towards a harmonious and balanced life through a holistic coaching approach to wellness. The purpose is to illuminate the path to personal and collective well-being by offering an array of methods designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit.
Awakening Paths is dedicated to guiding people towards a harmonious and balanced life through a holistic coaching approach to wellness. The purpose is to illuminate the path to personal and collective well-being by offering an array of methods designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit.
(518) 400-3405 View (518) 400-3405
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Jonathan Bruce Riven
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12206
I am a licensed mental health counselor with experience treating individuals with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, anger issues, and co-existing mental health and substance abuse issues. We are participating providers with CDPHP, FidelisCare, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, MHC, MVP, Empire Plan and Beacon Health Options.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with experience treating individuals with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, anger issues, and co-existing mental health and substance abuse issues. We are participating providers with CDPHP, FidelisCare, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, MHC, MVP, Empire Plan and Beacon Health Options.
(518) 348-3917 View (518) 348-3917
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Melissa Lovell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12201  (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Melissa Lovell, LMSW, a licensed clinical social worker in the state of New York. I am here to help with the challenges you are facing. I specialize in working with those who are struggling with anxiety and family or relationship issues, with a focus on helping people improve their lives and overall sense of well-being. I tailor my treatment approach to best meet the needs of each client and have a special focus on teaching mindfulness and stress reducing skills. If you would like to work toward a happier you, I can help! To book a session: headway.co/providers/melissa-lovell
Hello! I'm Melissa Lovell, LMSW, a licensed clinical social worker in the state of New York. I am here to help with the challenges you are facing. I specialize in working with those who are struggling with anxiety and family or relationship issues, with a focus on helping people improve their lives and overall sense of well-being. I tailor my treatment approach to best meet the needs of each client and have a special focus on teaching mindfulness and stress reducing skills. If you would like to work toward a happier you, I can help! To book a session: headway.co/providers/melissa-lovell
(518) 620-4243 View (518) 620-4243
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Raymond J Coppola
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12205
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of clinical experience in support of the wellbeing and deepening of life in individuals from across the lifespan. My work is informed by a rich integration of approaches that allow for attention to mind, heart, body, and spirit; attending to not only the wounds and vulnerabilities of life, but also to its deep promise and potential.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of clinical experience in support of the wellbeing and deepening of life in individuals from across the lifespan. My work is informed by a rich integration of approaches that allow for attention to mind, heart, body, and spirit; attending to not only the wounds and vulnerabilities of life, but also to its deep promise and potential.
(518) 504-3864 x115 View (518) 504-3864 x115
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Jessica Iagrossi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albany, NY 12203  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Thank you for taking the first step and reading my profile. Choosing a therapist can be a scary and intimidating process. Hopefully, the below information will help you determine if I am the right fit for you.
Thank you for taking the first step and reading my profile. Choosing a therapist can be a scary and intimidating process. Hopefully, the below information will help you determine if I am the right fit for you.
(518) 278-7421 View (518) 278-7421
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Jessica Benedetto
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12208  (Online Only)
Life can be really hard and messy at times, and it can be hard to ask for help. Everyone can benefit from having someone listen to them and help navigate them through their challenges. I specialize in counseling people from their day to day stressors and those who have been through significant trauma. Let me be part of your healing process to get you where you want to be in life.
Life can be really hard and messy at times, and it can be hard to ask for help. Everyone can benefit from having someone listen to them and help navigate them through their challenges. I specialize in counseling people from their day to day stressors and those who have been through significant trauma. Let me be part of your healing process to get you where you want to be in life.
(518) 318-9375 View (518) 318-9375
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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.