Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Mount Sinai, NY

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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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Clear Path DBT
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mount Sinai, NY 11766
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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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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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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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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Robert A Farrell
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Mount Sinai, NY 11766
I have been working remotely since the pandemic. I have not observed a significant difference in the efficacy of treatment delivered in this format and the advantages are many. I am most effective in helping those struggling with depression, anxiety, an inability to prosper, find happiness or enjoy satisfying relationships with others. I work well with men and women of all ages and adolescents. For those who wish to be understood and understand themselves I am a good choice. It is the very act of making oneself known to others that is therapeutic. In so doing we become known to ourselves as well.
I have been working remotely since the pandemic. I have not observed a significant difference in the efficacy of treatment delivered in this format and the advantages are many. I am most effective in helping those struggling with depression, anxiety, an inability to prosper, find happiness or enjoy satisfying relationships with others. I work well with men and women of all ages and adolescents. For those who wish to be understood and understand themselves I am a good choice. It is the very act of making oneself known to others that is therapeutic. In so doing we become known to ourselves as well.
(516) 830-4494 View (516) 830-4494
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Suffolk DBT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Mount Sinai, NY 11766
Do you or your child have problems regulating emotions? Do emotions go from 0-100 in no time with a tendency to have outbursts? Have you noticed a change in yourself or your family member? Are you concerned that you or your family member are unhappy? We offer a warm, genuine, and skillful approach to treatment in which children/adolescents/ adults learn that its ok to be emotional. That being sensitive is not a bad thing at all . Although others may not understand , we sit with you, listen, observe, and we will ride this journey together. We have helped thousands of families to heal. Let us offer you the same hope.
Do you or your child have problems regulating emotions? Do emotions go from 0-100 in no time with a tendency to have outbursts? Have you noticed a change in yourself or your family member? Are you concerned that you or your family member are unhappy? We offer a warm, genuine, and skillful approach to treatment in which children/adolescents/ adults learn that its ok to be emotional. That being sensitive is not a bad thing at all . Although others may not understand , we sit with you, listen, observe, and we will ride this journey together. We have helped thousands of families to heal. Let us offer you the same hope.
(516) 217-0882 View (516) 217-0882
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Stephanie Biren
Art Therapist, MS, LCAT
Verified Verified
Mount Sinai, NY 11766
Are you feeling overwhelmed with emotions, lost and alone, or disconnected from yourself and those around you? Together we can work to understand what is getting in the way of your goals and explore patterns that are no longer serving you. With compassion and empowerment, I will walk alongside you as you build upon your strengths, cultivate resilience and find more satisfaction in relationships. I have been honored over the years to accompany adults and teens on their therapeutic journey as they work through eating disorder recovery, body image concerns, anxiety, challenging life transitions, suicidal thoughts, and various traumas.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with emotions, lost and alone, or disconnected from yourself and those around you? Together we can work to understand what is getting in the way of your goals and explore patterns that are no longer serving you. With compassion and empowerment, I will walk alongside you as you build upon your strengths, cultivate resilience and find more satisfaction in relationships. I have been honored over the years to accompany adults and teens on their therapeutic journey as they work through eating disorder recovery, body image concerns, anxiety, challenging life transitions, suicidal thoughts, and various traumas.
(631) 570-8468 View (631) 570-8468
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Elizabeth Regina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Sinai, NY 11766
I have 15 years of experience working in the community with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, ADHD, OCD, and other disorders as well. I’ve worked with adults, adolescents, and children in varied settings. In inpatient hospital settings, and partial hospital settings as well as at my private practice. I use varied therapeutic modalities that are tailored to the specific needs of my client. I utilize empathy and compassion to tailor my therapeutic interventions to the needs of you or your child. I can assist with family issues, behavioral issues, marital issues and psychiatric issues.
I have 15 years of experience working in the community with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, ADHD, OCD, and other disorders as well. I’ve worked with adults, adolescents, and children in varied settings. In inpatient hospital settings, and partial hospital settings as well as at my private practice. I use varied therapeutic modalities that are tailored to the specific needs of my client. I utilize empathy and compassion to tailor my therapeutic interventions to the needs of you or your child. I can assist with family issues, behavioral issues, marital issues and psychiatric issues.
(631) 509-7486 View (631) 509-7486
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Rosemarie Bruno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mount Sinai, NY 11766
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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Amy D'Antonio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mount Sinai, NY 11766
Life can be stressful and overwhelming for teens, and adults. School, work, relationships, family issues, trauma, life transitions and social pressure can become challenging to cope with. These difficulties, in addition to other personal struggles, can lead to trouble in school or work, anxiety, depression, PTSD, opposition and defiance, irritability, relationship instability, feelings of low self esteem, and other concerns. We can work together to help you, or your child navigate a way towards a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.
Life can be stressful and overwhelming for teens, and adults. School, work, relationships, family issues, trauma, life transitions and social pressure can become challenging to cope with. These difficulties, in addition to other personal struggles, can lead to trouble in school or work, anxiety, depression, PTSD, opposition and defiance, irritability, relationship instability, feelings of low self esteem, and other concerns. We can work together to help you, or your child navigate a way towards a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.
(631) 309-2957 View (631) 309-2957
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Sarah Murphy
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Mount Sinai, NY 11766
Welcome, my name is Sarah. I am a Licensed Social Worker with experience in helping adults and adolescents navigate concerns, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, shame, substance use, and grief. I offer a safe, warm environment and compassionate approach to clients seeking support.
Welcome, my name is Sarah. I am a Licensed Social Worker with experience in helping adults and adolescents navigate concerns, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, shame, substance use, and grief. I offer a safe, warm environment and compassionate approach to clients seeking support.
(516) 614-5736 View (516) 614-5736
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Jonathan Kelly
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Sinai, NY 11766
(516) 613-5541 View (516) 613-5541

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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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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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Risa Levenson
Psychologist, PhD, CH
Verified Verified
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Finding "our calm space" within in a very chaotic world is so important. Life will always throw challenges in our way, how we meet those challenges is very important to who we are as individuals. Find your "calm space". Learn to be your own best friend. Find healthy reciprocal relationships that will be with you for life. Understand that though you are hurting now, you are strong and resilient. There is always some discomfort in positive change. Turn off the social media often. Learn how to be mindful...learn how hypnotherapy (hypnosis + therapy) can change how you feel both physically and emotionally. Look forward!
Finding "our calm space" within in a very chaotic world is so important. Life will always throw challenges in our way, how we meet those challenges is very important to who we are as individuals. Find your "calm space". Learn to be your own best friend. Find healthy reciprocal relationships that will be with you for life. Understand that though you are hurting now, you are strong and resilient. There is always some discomfort in positive change. Turn off the social media often. Learn how to be mindful...learn how hypnotherapy (hypnosis + therapy) can change how you feel both physically and emotionally. Look forward!
(631) 253-8525 View (631) 253-8525
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Alexandria Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Jefferson, NY 11777  (Online Only)
You deserve a life of happiness, abundance, and peace! Many people see therapy as that one-sided conversation laying on that stereotypical couch we see in movies. Therapy doesn't have to be a painful or intimidating thing! My goal is to help you be the version of you that YOU want. You are capable of achieving whatever solutions and life changes you are looking for while enjoying the process and experiencing yourself in new ways.
You deserve a life of happiness, abundance, and peace! Many people see therapy as that one-sided conversation laying on that stereotypical couch we see in movies. Therapy doesn't have to be a painful or intimidating thing! My goal is to help you be the version of you that YOU want. You are capable of achieving whatever solutions and life changes you are looking for while enjoying the process and experiencing yourself in new ways.
(516) 518-7445 View (516) 518-7445
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Samantha Marzano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Hi, I'm Sam and I'm so glad you're here! Taking the step to begin therapy is not always easy, and I would be honored to work alongside you. I believe in creating a safe, warm, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard and supported. I am here to meet you where you are at and help you to identify and work toward your goals.
Hi, I'm Sam and I'm so glad you're here! Taking the step to begin therapy is not always easy, and I would be honored to work alongside you. I believe in creating a safe, warm, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard and supported. I am here to meet you where you are at and help you to identify and work toward your goals.
(516) 916-6284 View (516) 916-6284
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Brian J. Hanson
PhD
Verified Verified
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Not accepting new clients
I have dedicated my clinical work to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals across all age groups facing serious, complex mental health challenges. I have developed extensive expertise in treating a wide range of conditions, including suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviors, trauma and PTSD, emotion and behavioral dysregulation, eating disorders, depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders and ADHD. Through evidence-based interventions and a holistic approach, I aim to guide individuals towards greater resilience, self-awareness, and overall well-being.
I have dedicated my clinical work to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals across all age groups facing serious, complex mental health challenges. I have developed extensive expertise in treating a wide range of conditions, including suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviors, trauma and PTSD, emotion and behavioral dysregulation, eating disorders, depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders and ADHD. Through evidence-based interventions and a holistic approach, I aim to guide individuals towards greater resilience, self-awareness, and overall well-being.
(516) 614-6781 View (516) 614-6781
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Alexandra Paul
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Owning your story takes bravery and is an integral part of the journey toward transformative change. If you are reading this you are already taking the first courageous step in committing to your personal growth and healing. I believe that therapy should provide a safe space for you to process and make meaning of your life, past and present, in order to help you envision and move toward a life worth living. I am here to form a strong relationship with individuals, to be genuine and compassionate, and to collaborate with you to shape your life in a way that is authentic to you and promotes well-being.
Owning your story takes bravery and is an integral part of the journey toward transformative change. If you are reading this you are already taking the first courageous step in committing to your personal growth and healing. I believe that therapy should provide a safe space for you to process and make meaning of your life, past and present, in order to help you envision and move toward a life worth living. I am here to form a strong relationship with individuals, to be genuine and compassionate, and to collaborate with you to shape your life in a way that is authentic to you and promotes well-being.
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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.