Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Coram, NY

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Julie Ann Modavis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Coram, NY 11727  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Life presents its challenges to all of us. What leaves us feeling anxious, depressed, angry or stuck is our thoughts and beliefs about what life has laid before us. When you can begin to view these challenges with an increased sense of awareness and acceptance it becomes much easier to skillfully navigate through life's obstacles.
Life presents its challenges to all of us. What leaves us feeling anxious, depressed, angry or stuck is our thoughts and beliefs about what life has laid before us. When you can begin to view these challenges with an increased sense of awareness and acceptance it becomes much easier to skillfully navigate through life's obstacles.
(631) 823-7822 View (631) 823-7822
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Stav Levy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SIFI, Emdr, DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coram, NY 11727  (Online Only)
Let’s walk through the beach, the woods. Take a sip of tea with fresh mint, and enter a world of imagination, creativity, become one with the river, no judgment, safety, healing, serenity, grounding, love, solace, and always meeting you where you’re at. I take a holistic approach and focus on the mind body connection. I believe guided imagery meditation, motivational interviewing, dbt, creativity, psychodynamic, trauma informed care, emdr, and person centered approaches are ideal. I prefer to assist anyone who has felt demoralized or ostracized because of who they are. I believe we can impact the world together one smile at a time.
Let’s walk through the beach, the woods. Take a sip of tea with fresh mint, and enter a world of imagination, creativity, become one with the river, no judgment, safety, healing, serenity, grounding, love, solace, and always meeting you where you’re at. I take a holistic approach and focus on the mind body connection. I believe guided imagery meditation, motivational interviewing, dbt, creativity, psychodynamic, trauma informed care, emdr, and person centered approaches are ideal. I prefer to assist anyone who has felt demoralized or ostracized because of who they are. I believe we can impact the world together one smile at a time.
(516) 271-1731 View (516) 271-1731
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Insightful Paths
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Coram, NY 11727
Struggling with life's challenges? Feel like you could benefit from improving relationships with other people or developing your assertiveness? Seeking help from a certified expert can provide the clarity and support you need. At Insightful Paths, we are dedicated to your well-being and mental strength.
Struggling with life's challenges? Feel like you could benefit from improving relationships with other people or developing your assertiveness? Seeking help from a certified expert can provide the clarity and support you need. At Insightful Paths, we are dedicated to your well-being and mental strength.
(631) 353-6747 View (631) 353-6747
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Michelle Fowler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MBA, EdD
Verified Verified
Coram, NY 11727
It is not always easy to find the perfect therapist. I pride myself in being trustworthy, empathic and culturally competent. If you are suffering from anxiety, you want to understand why and how to control and manage the anxiety. If you are suffering from depression, you want to feel good and excited, the feeling of wanting to live and have a wonderful life. If you are victim of abuse you need assistance and a safe place, we can work on it together. If you have mental health issues such as bipolar, schizophrenia I have been trained to help you with coping skills and manage your symptoms.
It is not always easy to find the perfect therapist. I pride myself in being trustworthy, empathic and culturally competent. If you are suffering from anxiety, you want to understand why and how to control and manage the anxiety. If you are suffering from depression, you want to feel good and excited, the feeling of wanting to live and have a wonderful life. If you are victim of abuse you need assistance and a safe place, we can work on it together. If you have mental health issues such as bipolar, schizophrenia I have been trained to help you with coping skills and manage your symptoms.
(631) 253-8091 View (631) 253-8091
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Melissa Herbe
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coram, NY 11727  (Online Only)
It’s time consuming to sort through profiles; and for that I am so glad you’ve found your way here. I can be there to support you where you’re at right now. Therapy can feel overwhelming; maybe you've asked- where do I start? That is super common! Therapy is more than talking; it’s a safe, healing space filled with both laughter and tears. It’s all welcome and all part of the process. I enjoy working with individuals who may be navigating difficult relationships—whether that be family, romantic or something else! Navigating conflict or life transitions can be tough on our own; at times we just need a little extra support.
It’s time consuming to sort through profiles; and for that I am so glad you’ve found your way here. I can be there to support you where you’re at right now. Therapy can feel overwhelming; maybe you've asked- where do I start? That is super common! Therapy is more than talking; it’s a safe, healing space filled with both laughter and tears. It’s all welcome and all part of the process. I enjoy working with individuals who may be navigating difficult relationships—whether that be family, romantic or something else! Navigating conflict or life transitions can be tough on our own; at times we just need a little extra support.
(516) 847-4146 View (516) 847-4146

More Therapists Nearby

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Clear Path DBT
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
DBT is effective with borderline PD; chronic suicidal ideation; self-harm behaviors; Major Depression; Bipolar Disorder; Anxiety Disorders; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); Eating Disorders; Substance abuse/Addictions; and confusion about gender identity.
We are a small, private psychology practice in Port Jefferson, NY in Suffolk County on Long Island. Our Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) practice is dedicated to the knowledgeable and compassionate care of individuals struggling with intense emotions, behavioral difficulties, problems in their relationships, and other mental health concerns. Clear Path DBT treats clients across all stages of life, from children (9 years and older) with emotional and behavioral dysregulation, to teens, young adults, college students, adults, and older adults. We strive to help individuals build a life worth living.
DBT is effective with borderline PD; chronic suicidal ideation; self-harm behaviors; Major Depression; Bipolar Disorder; Anxiety Disorders; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); Eating Disorders; Substance abuse/Addictions; and confusion about gender identity.
We are a small, private psychology practice in Port Jefferson, NY in Suffolk County on Long Island. Our Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) practice is dedicated to the knowledgeable and compassionate care of individuals struggling with intense emotions, behavioral difficulties, problems in their relationships, and other mental health concerns. Clear Path DBT treats clients across all stages of life, from children (9 years and older) with emotional and behavioral dysregulation, to teens, young adults, college students, adults, and older adults. We strive to help individuals build a life worth living.
(631) 707-9163 View (631) 707-9163
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Erika Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Sinai, NY 11766  (Online Only)
If you are struggling with self-esteem, relationship, suicidal urges/thoughts/history, self harm urges/thoughts/history, personal trauma, feeling disconnected/dissociated, impulsivity, over controlled, OCD, BPD, Bipolar Dx, Schizoaffective Dx, interpersonal effectiveness or any behavioral issues and you are looking to experience life being happy, feeling heard and understanding that you matter, then you are my ideal client.
If you are struggling with self-esteem, relationship, suicidal urges/thoughts/history, self harm urges/thoughts/history, personal trauma, feeling disconnected/dissociated, impulsivity, over controlled, OCD, BPD, Bipolar Dx, Schizoaffective Dx, interpersonal effectiveness or any behavioral issues and you are looking to experience life being happy, feeling heard and understanding that you matter, then you are my ideal client.
(516) 550-0737 View (516) 550-0737
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Kathleen DiMartino
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
I have experience with those who have medical problems, are in chronic pain, and have borderline personality disorder.
Life can be both painful and challenging, but that does not mean that you have to go through it alone. Therapy is often a great place to start (or continue) when we are in need of some extra support.
I have experience with those who have medical problems, are in chronic pain, and have borderline personality disorder.
Life can be both painful and challenging, but that does not mean that you have to go through it alone. Therapy is often a great place to start (or continue) when we are in need of some extra support.
(631) 605-7205 View (631) 605-7205
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Nicole Kulpa
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smithtown, NY 11787
I am an intensively trained DBT therapist and also specialize in working with individuals who possess characteristics of borderline personality disorder.
I have a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling from Adelphi University and a New York State license in mental health counseling. I use a client-centered approach to counseling and believe each client is an individual with unique issues. As a counselor, I work collaboratively with clients to help them make progress towards their therapeutic goals. I provide a safe, supportive environment throughout the counseling process in order for clients to feel comfortable discussing their most personal issues. Although life is difficult at times, engaging in therapy can prepare you with the skills necessary to manage your stressors and live a healthy, fulfilling life.
I am an intensively trained DBT therapist and also specialize in working with individuals who possess characteristics of borderline personality disorder.
I have a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling from Adelphi University and a New York State license in mental health counseling. I use a client-centered approach to counseling and believe each client is an individual with unique issues. As a counselor, I work collaboratively with clients to help them make progress towards their therapeutic goals. I provide a safe, supportive environment throughout the counseling process in order for clients to feel comfortable discussing their most personal issues. Although life is difficult at times, engaging in therapy can prepare you with the skills necessary to manage your stressors and live a healthy, fulfilling life.
(631) 380-1775 View (631) 380-1775
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Christina Adams
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Yaphank, NY 11980  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and Bipolar Disorder.
My therapeutic approach is client-centered and collaborative, and I believe in tailoring therapy to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. My focus is on fostering a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and to develop new insights and skills to achieve lasting change.
I specialize in working with Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and Bipolar Disorder.
My therapeutic approach is client-centered and collaborative, and I believe in tailoring therapy to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. My focus is on fostering a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and to develop new insights and skills to achieve lasting change.
(585) 541-0953 View (585) 541-0953
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Stony Brook University Mind Body Center
Verified Verified
Stony Brook, NY 11794
We serve children (ages 5 and up), adolescents, and adults across the lifespan. We treat conditions including but not limited to Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Autism, Developmental Disorders. We also focus on the treatment of stress and anxiety in individuals coping with chronic medical illnesses.
We serve children (ages 5 and up), adolescents, and adults across the lifespan. We treat conditions including but not limited to Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Autism, Developmental Disorders. We also focus on the treatment of stress and anxiety in individuals coping with chronic medical illnesses.
(631) 459-4625 View (631) 459-4625
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Brittany Lynn Shillingford
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Port Jefferson, NY 11777  (Online Only)
I specialize in treating anxiety and depression, as well as clients diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder or Borderline Personality Disorder.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. I know life can throw some pretty mean curveballs. Life can get extremely difficult to navigate, causing stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. I would be honored to work with you, to help you make it through these difficult times and get to a better place. I believe that everyone has the inner resources to heal their wounds and improve their lives. As your therapist, I can help you to access these resources and utilize them to achieve your goals. My objective is to help you discover your full potential, and to be the very best version of yourself.
I specialize in treating anxiety and depression, as well as clients diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder or Borderline Personality Disorder.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. I know life can throw some pretty mean curveballs. Life can get extremely difficult to navigate, causing stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. I would be honored to work with you, to help you make it through these difficult times and get to a better place. I believe that everyone has the inner resources to heal their wounds and improve their lives. As your therapist, I can help you to access these resources and utilize them to achieve your goals. My objective is to help you discover your full potential, and to be the very best version of yourself.
(516) 217-2242 View (516) 217-2242
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Bridget McNamara
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Sinai, NY 11766
Are you suffering with suicidal thoughts/behaviors, self-harm, managing your emotions, interpersonal issues, impulsivity or trauma? If so, I am here to help. My ideal client may be struggling with functioning in many areas of their life and may have a past history of trauma that they have not been able to share. The clients I treat are seeking skills to be able to treat these symptoms so they can heal.
Are you suffering with suicidal thoughts/behaviors, self-harm, managing your emotions, interpersonal issues, impulsivity or trauma? If so, I am here to help. My ideal client may be struggling with functioning in many areas of their life and may have a past history of trauma that they have not been able to share. The clients I treat are seeking skills to be able to treat these symptoms so they can heal.
(516) 689-1296 View (516) 689-1296
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Christopher Montano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Mount Sinai, NY 11766
I offer bilingual DBT and CBT treatment for adolescents, adults, and their families. I work best with clients that are seeking intensive support and are committed to making positive changes in their life. At Suffolk DBT we provide a fully comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Program. We will help you learn to become more self aware, regulate emotions, get through a crisis without making things worse, and have healthier relationships. If you avoid things due to anxiety we will help you approach things using skills , one specifically called opposite action.
I offer bilingual DBT and CBT treatment for adolescents, adults, and their families. I work best with clients that are seeking intensive support and are committed to making positive changes in their life. At Suffolk DBT we provide a fully comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Program. We will help you learn to become more self aware, regulate emotions, get through a crisis without making things worse, and have healthier relationships. If you avoid things due to anxiety we will help you approach things using skills , one specifically called opposite action.
(516) 689-7584 View (516) 689-7584
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Jeanette Lorandini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Mount Sinai, NY 11766
Does your child have problems regulating his or her emotions? Do they go from 0-100 in no time and are they prone to frequent behavioral and emotional outbursts? Have you noticed a change in him or her? Are you concerned that your child might be unhappy? I offer a warm, genuine, and skillful approach to treatment in which children/adolescents learn that its ok to be emotional. That being sensitive is not a bad thing at all . Although others may not understand , I will sit with you, listen, observe, and we will ride this journey together. I have helped thousands of families to heal. Let me offer you the same hope.
Does your child have problems regulating his or her emotions? Do they go from 0-100 in no time and are they prone to frequent behavioral and emotional outbursts? Have you noticed a change in him or her? Are you concerned that your child might be unhappy? I offer a warm, genuine, and skillful approach to treatment in which children/adolescents learn that its ok to be emotional. That being sensitive is not a bad thing at all . Although others may not understand , I will sit with you, listen, observe, and we will ride this journey together. I have helped thousands of families to heal. Let me offer you the same hope.
(631) 479-3942 View (631) 479-3942
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Dr. Lucie M. Taustine
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Farmingville, NY 11738  (Online Only)
My patients are adult individuals and couples with diverse backgrounds and varied needs. They represent every gender, orientation, and identification. I work with patients experiencing a wide array of symptoms and issues, ranging from mild concerns through catastrophic symptoms. People of all ethnicities, faiths, races, belief systems, and cultures are welcome in my (virtual) practice; all can expect to find respect, genuine caring, palpable empathy, dignity, collaborative treatment. Many concerns can be resolved effectively via virtual/remote treatment, but if you require in-person care, I will help with a referral (for now).
My patients are adult individuals and couples with diverse backgrounds and varied needs. They represent every gender, orientation, and identification. I work with patients experiencing a wide array of symptoms and issues, ranging from mild concerns through catastrophic symptoms. People of all ethnicities, faiths, races, belief systems, and cultures are welcome in my (virtual) practice; all can expect to find respect, genuine caring, palpable empathy, dignity, collaborative treatment. Many concerns can be resolved effectively via virtual/remote treatment, but if you require in-person care, I will help with a referral (for now).
(516) 980-5705 View (516) 980-5705
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Emily English
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
If you're feeling overwhelmed by depression and anxiety, wrestling with past traumas, or simply seeking personal growth, I'm here to support you. I understand the weight of these challenges and your need for a safe space. You want someone who will listen without judgment, someone who can guide you through the complexities of your emotions and experiences. You're seeking a transformation—a way to overcome your hurdles, discover your strengths, and build a more fulfilling life.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by depression and anxiety, wrestling with past traumas, or simply seeking personal growth, I'm here to support you. I understand the weight of these challenges and your need for a safe space. You want someone who will listen without judgment, someone who can guide you through the complexities of your emotions and experiences. You're seeking a transformation—a way to overcome your hurdles, discover your strengths, and build a more fulfilling life.
(631) 780-4093 View (631) 780-4093
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Matthew Douglas Gee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Smithtown, NY 11787
I teach and practice a fushion of spiritual psychological and social tools to help individuals and families strengthen their relationship with self and others in an effort to optimize outcomes such as mental and physical health, professional satisfaction and goal attainment.
I teach and practice a fushion of spiritual psychological and social tools to help individuals and families strengthen their relationship with self and others in an effort to optimize outcomes such as mental and physical health, professional satisfaction and goal attainment.
(934) 203-4849 View (934) 203-4849
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Rosemarie Bruno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Setauket, NY 11720
I believe the most important aspect of therapy is the relationship you build with your therapist. A good therapeutic relationship is one in which you not only gain insight into your thoughts and behaviors, but you also feel accepted and supported as you work toward making positive changes in your life. My main goal as a therapist is to build a therapeutic alliance with each person I work with that is based on acceptance, trust and support, from which it is possible to reach a level of awareness that opens the door to life altering changes and transformations.
I believe the most important aspect of therapy is the relationship you build with your therapist. A good therapeutic relationship is one in which you not only gain insight into your thoughts and behaviors, but you also feel accepted and supported as you work toward making positive changes in your life. My main goal as a therapist is to build a therapeutic alliance with each person I work with that is based on acceptance, trust and support, from which it is possible to reach a level of awareness that opens the door to life altering changes and transformations.
(516) 209-4706 View (516) 209-4706
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Jessica A Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Holbrook, NY 11741
Imagine being able to come up with more than one reason to be grateful? Or grateful for much of anything at all, truly, rather than a laundry list of gratitudes that you think you "should" be grateful for. All those "shoulds". Reminding yourself everyday that what you're doing is not what you "should" be doing. You "shouldn't" think like this or you "shouldn't" feel like that. You begin to disapprove of yourself even, thinking that your undeserving of your own pain. You can see how these unrealistic expectations and the harsh judments you place on yourself, could lead you directly towards a place of suffering & self sabotage.
Imagine being able to come up with more than one reason to be grateful? Or grateful for much of anything at all, truly, rather than a laundry list of gratitudes that you think you "should" be grateful for. All those "shoulds". Reminding yourself everyday that what you're doing is not what you "should" be doing. You "shouldn't" think like this or you "shouldn't" feel like that. You begin to disapprove of yourself even, thinking that your undeserving of your own pain. You can see how these unrealistic expectations and the harsh judments you place on yourself, could lead you directly towards a place of suffering & self sabotage.
(631) 378-5019 View (631) 378-5019

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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.