Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Beaverton, OR
Mamta Bhargava
Counselor, MSc, LPC, NCC, CCH
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97003 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona, Oregon, and Florida ( telehealth provider), with extensive experience working with individuals suffering from PTSD & trauma, depression, anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, parenting, self esteem issues, and marital issues.
I believe in the innate power in us to evolve and resolve. Sometimes when we are faced with challenging situations, our perspectives become hazy and we are unable to connect with our selves. I use eclectic and holistic modes of therapy to help people connect with their inner selves to move on in their lives and reach their full potential. I am trained in DBT, CBT, ACT and am also a Certified EMDR provider. I also completed an externship in Emotionally focussed Therapy for Couples as positive relationships are imperative for our emotional, mental health.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona, Oregon, and Florida ( telehealth provider), with extensive experience working with individuals suffering from PTSD & trauma, depression, anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, parenting, self esteem issues, and marital issues.
I believe in the innate power in us to evolve and resolve. Sometimes when we are faced with challenging situations, our perspectives become hazy and we are unable to connect with our selves. I use eclectic and holistic modes of therapy to help people connect with their inner selves to move on in their lives and reach their full potential. I am trained in DBT, CBT, ACT and am also a Certified EMDR provider. I also completed an externship in Emotionally focussed Therapy for Couples as positive relationships are imperative for our emotional, mental health.
Christopher Lee Creaturo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97007 (Online Only)
I specialize in techniques of EMDR for trauma, Internal Family Systems for meeting and healing our exiled parts, Mentalization Based Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder, Jungian techniques such as dreamwork, and Attachment-informed strategies to improve relationships.
I look for clients that are serious about change, tired of the dead ends and ready to step into a new life path as their best selves. My practice offers tools for trauma, depression, anxiety, and also works to progress life's bigger picture, and aid the search for direction and purpose that we often feel is missing. This toolset includes EMDR and Internal Family Systems, as well the creation of a healing space to reflect. We can bring about hope to the stuck parts of our worlds, and gain an edge to finally be fully present in our own lives and relationships again. Email is preferred to take the next step and see if we fit!
I specialize in techniques of EMDR for trauma, Internal Family Systems for meeting and healing our exiled parts, Mentalization Based Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder, Jungian techniques such as dreamwork, and Attachment-informed strategies to improve relationships.
I look for clients that are serious about change, tired of the dead ends and ready to step into a new life path as their best selves. My practice offers tools for trauma, depression, anxiety, and also works to progress life's bigger picture, and aid the search for direction and purpose that we often feel is missing. This toolset includes EMDR and Internal Family Systems, as well the creation of a healing space to reflect. We can bring about hope to the stuck parts of our worlds, and gain an edge to finally be fully present in our own lives and relationships again. Email is preferred to take the next step and see if we fit!
I firmly believe that growth has two paths. To truly flourish, one must balance a desire for change with a true willingness to accept oneselve for who you are. A treatment that embraces this idea is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and it's the core philosophy I use with my patients every day. In treatment, DBT concepts focus on changing things that are getting in the way of living the life you want, while accepting yourself unconditionally. The focus is to develop a life worth living. My program offers a full finality DBT which includes individual therapy, group skills training, and phone consultation.
I firmly believe that growth has two paths. To truly flourish, one must balance a desire for change with a true willingness to accept oneselve for who you are. A treatment that embraces this idea is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and it's the core philosophy I use with my patients every day. In treatment, DBT concepts focus on changing things that are getting in the way of living the life you want, while accepting yourself unconditionally. The focus is to develop a life worth living. My program offers a full finality DBT which includes individual therapy, group skills training, and phone consultation.
Rayna L Jenks, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97005 (Online Only)
Please Note: Practice is currently full I approach therapy from a practical perspective: part of our work together will be to help you determine what changes you want to make, and get started with some practical actions (yes, homework!). Most of my clients can expect to start seeing improvement within 2-3 sessions, and sometimes even after the first session. My work is collaborative with you, in other words, we are a team toward the goal of finding the wellness within you.
Please Note: Practice is currently full I approach therapy from a practical perspective: part of our work together will be to help you determine what changes you want to make, and get started with some practical actions (yes, homework!). Most of my clients can expect to start seeing improvement within 2-3 sessions, and sometimes even after the first session. My work is collaborative with you, in other words, we are a team toward the goal of finding the wellness within you.
Erica Ironside
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97007
Waitlist for new clients
To reveal and work through one's difficulties can be scary, but fulfilling and enriching. Thus, I work to create a trusting, supportive environment free of judgement that allows for a safe space to dive into the depths of one's unique story and what brings them to treatment. Therapy can be a powerful process in which one can gain new insights, decrease distress and suffering, uncover strengths and limitations, and improve relationships both with one's self and others. I will treat you with compassion, empathy, encouragement, and honesty as we navigate the therapeutic process together.
To reveal and work through one's difficulties can be scary, but fulfilling and enriching. Thus, I work to create a trusting, supportive environment free of judgement that allows for a safe space to dive into the depths of one's unique story and what brings them to treatment. Therapy can be a powerful process in which one can gain new insights, decrease distress and suffering, uncover strengths and limitations, and improve relationships both with one's self and others. I will treat you with compassion, empathy, encouragement, and honesty as we navigate the therapeutic process together.
Accepting New Clients - Telehealth/Virtual/In-person. I am a licensed social worker in Oregon with a background in community mental health, co-occurring problems, crisis response, sports performance, and the navigation of complex human emotions. As a licensed therapist in Oregon since 2008, my experiences assisting individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life from the childhood/teenage years through older adulthood.
Accepting New Clients - Telehealth/Virtual/In-person. I am a licensed social worker in Oregon with a background in community mental health, co-occurring problems, crisis response, sports performance, and the navigation of complex human emotions. As a licensed therapist in Oregon since 2008, my experiences assisting individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life from the childhood/teenage years through older adulthood.
Sara Abbott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005 (Online Only)
The people I love to work with are people who often feel left out, struggle identifying who they are, want to learn how to more effectively communicate and those who understand that therapy is messy. We will both say the wrong thing sometimes and that's okay. The issues I love supporting people with are struggles with emotion regulation, relationship skills, processing attachment struggles, un-enmeshing from family, and more. I am a queer, millennial with ADHD - this forms who I am and my work. It's important to me to partner with others based on who they are and to make space for their unique needs.
The people I love to work with are people who often feel left out, struggle identifying who they are, want to learn how to more effectively communicate and those who understand that therapy is messy. We will both say the wrong thing sometimes and that's okay. The issues I love supporting people with are struggles with emotion regulation, relationship skills, processing attachment struggles, un-enmeshing from family, and more. I am a queer, millennial with ADHD - this forms who I am and my work. It's important to me to partner with others based on who they are and to make space for their unique needs.
Frank D. Canepa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97005
No one is spared the trauma of life itself. But, life can also be full of unspeakable beauty, joy, and genuine love. While life can be unforgiving, there are ways of being that can deal much more effectively with what surrounds us. By reorienting ourselves and processing that which haunts us, true change can take place and we can begin to see and enjoy beauty in the midst of suffering, grow in gratitude for life itself despite its harshness, and live virtuously even during trials. These fruits are not born out of naivety but are born out of genuine wrestling with our existence.
No one is spared the trauma of life itself. But, life can also be full of unspeakable beauty, joy, and genuine love. While life can be unforgiving, there are ways of being that can deal much more effectively with what surrounds us. By reorienting ourselves and processing that which haunts us, true change can take place and we can begin to see and enjoy beauty in the midst of suffering, grow in gratitude for life itself despite its harshness, and live virtuously even during trials. These fruits are not born out of naivety but are born out of genuine wrestling with our existence.
Barcelona Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97005
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. We have experience working with individuals, couples, and families from different backgrounds and needs. We use different and personalized techniques/strategies to help you get to the root of the problem, make conscious change to find stability, growth, problem resolution, and emotional relief. NEUROFEEDBACK and EMDR modalities to address many issues. Please visit our webpage at www.barcelonacounseling.org
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. We have experience working with individuals, couples, and families from different backgrounds and needs. We use different and personalized techniques/strategies to help you get to the root of the problem, make conscious change to find stability, growth, problem resolution, and emotional relief. NEUROFEEDBACK and EMDR modalities to address many issues. Please visit our webpage at www.barcelonacounseling.org
Veronica Avedician
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97007 (Online Only)
Hello, I’m Veronica Avedician! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon and Illinois. I’m passionate about supporting your journey toward mental wellness through compassionate and effective therapy. In our nonjudgmental space, we’ll collaborate using a range of clinical approaches to promote personal growth and build resilience. I customize our work to align with your unique needs, fostering a supportive and effective therapeutic partnership. My practice incorporates a variety of clinical approaches, including CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Somatic Experiencing (SE) Therapy.
Hello, I’m Veronica Avedician! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon and Illinois. I’m passionate about supporting your journey toward mental wellness through compassionate and effective therapy. In our nonjudgmental space, we’ll collaborate using a range of clinical approaches to promote personal growth and build resilience. I customize our work to align with your unique needs, fostering a supportive and effective therapeutic partnership. My practice incorporates a variety of clinical approaches, including CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Somatic Experiencing (SE) Therapy.
Currently only accepting couples/relationships and families. Do you have a child with ADHD and you're anxious about the upcoming school year? Do you love your partner(s) but have relationship difficulties that are impossible to overlook? Are there skeletons in your family's closet you finally feel ready to confront? If you're looking to strengthen your familial bonds, learn how to better support your loved ones, or heal past family wounds, I provide a safe space to do so.
Currently only accepting couples/relationships and families. Do you have a child with ADHD and you're anxious about the upcoming school year? Do you love your partner(s) but have relationship difficulties that are impossible to overlook? Are there skeletons in your family's closet you finally feel ready to confront? If you're looking to strengthen your familial bonds, learn how to better support your loved ones, or heal past family wounds, I provide a safe space to do so.
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Kelly Valente is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She holds a master’s degree in psychology and a master’s in marriage and family therapy. She has practiced as a licensed marriage and family therapist working in the mental health field since 2015 and has provided counseling and case management services to children, adults, and families in a variety of unique settings. Kelly has been involved in developing and implementing programs throughout her career, with a focus on mood disorders, couples, communication, substance use, values, grief and loss, and other psychosocial topics.
Kelly Valente is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She holds a master’s degree in psychology and a master’s in marriage and family therapy. She has practiced as a licensed marriage and family therapist working in the mental health field since 2015 and has provided counseling and case management services to children, adults, and families in a variety of unique settings. Kelly has been involved in developing and implementing programs throughout her career, with a focus on mood disorders, couples, communication, substance use, values, grief and loss, and other psychosocial topics.
You might be struggling with treatment-resistant conditions like addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, or trauma. I know how important it is for you to have open, genuine conversations where you feel truly heard and understood. Together, we'll identify your strengths and barriers, equip you with tools for personal growth, and support you in becoming the best version of yourself.
You might be struggling with treatment-resistant conditions like addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, or trauma. I know how important it is for you to have open, genuine conversations where you feel truly heard and understood. Together, we'll identify your strengths and barriers, equip you with tools for personal growth, and support you in becoming the best version of yourself.
Lonnie Stapp
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97007 (Online Only)
Dr. Lonnie M. Stapp, LPC, LCPC, LHMC, DE, Ph.D (he/him/his) I have deep respect for all of my patients. Therapy involves change, openness, and willingness, and is a personal investment. For these reasons, I believe that the treatment you receive should be effective, and I use a blend of established research and your personal goals to ensure that it is. I want to help you improve your life, teach you skills to cope with difficulties you may face in the future, and put myself out of a job! Through our work together, you will become an expert in coping and resilience.
Dr. Lonnie M. Stapp, LPC, LCPC, LHMC, DE, Ph.D (he/him/his) I have deep respect for all of my patients. Therapy involves change, openness, and willingness, and is a personal investment. For these reasons, I believe that the treatment you receive should be effective, and I use a blend of established research and your personal goals to ensure that it is. I want to help you improve your life, teach you skills to cope with difficulties you may face in the future, and put myself out of a job! Through our work together, you will become an expert in coping and resilience.
Brooke Autrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97007 (Online Only)
Brooke Autrey, LCSW (she/her). I have an eclectic and person-centered approach to therapy to best suit your personal needs! I have dual-diagnosis experience (co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health disorders), treating a wide variety of mental health diagnoses, including mood disorders, personality disorders, trauma and stress related disorders, anxiety disorders, and psychotic disorders. My experience is primarily in dual diagnosis (co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health disorders).
Brooke Autrey, LCSW (she/her). I have an eclectic and person-centered approach to therapy to best suit your personal needs! I have dual-diagnosis experience (co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health disorders), treating a wide variety of mental health diagnoses, including mood disorders, personality disorders, trauma and stress related disorders, anxiety disorders, and psychotic disorders. My experience is primarily in dual diagnosis (co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health disorders).
I work very collaboratively with my clients to find a balance between starting where you are and providing the support you need to move towards the goals you have in mind. I work with a variety of issues including learning to cope with depression, life transitions, improving relationships, and learning to cope with significant losses. I also specialize in treating anxiety/stress and substance abuse/dependence. In my experience, a match between a therapist and client is an important part of moving toward your goals. I find it helpful to talk briefly by phone about the concerns you want to address.
I work very collaboratively with my clients to find a balance between starting where you are and providing the support you need to move towards the goals you have in mind. I work with a variety of issues including learning to cope with depression, life transitions, improving relationships, and learning to cope with significant losses. I also specialize in treating anxiety/stress and substance abuse/dependence. In my experience, a match between a therapist and client is an important part of moving toward your goals. I find it helpful to talk briefly by phone about the concerns you want to address.
Hi there! I’m Michelle Ficalora, and I’m a mental health clinician intern here at Positive Inner Self, working towards becoming a LCSW. I’m currently a Clinical Social Work Associate. My pronouns are she/they, and I am trauma-informed and LGBTQIA+ allied. I specialize in working with clients of all ages, helping to address both the symptoms and root causes of your stressors in individual or group sessions. I’ll help guide you on the way to reaching your goals, using humor, play, and light physical engagement to keep things moving.
Hi there! I’m Michelle Ficalora, and I’m a mental health clinician intern here at Positive Inner Self, working towards becoming a LCSW. I’m currently a Clinical Social Work Associate. My pronouns are she/they, and I am trauma-informed and LGBTQIA+ allied. I specialize in working with clients of all ages, helping to address both the symptoms and root causes of your stressors in individual or group sessions. I’ll help guide you on the way to reaching your goals, using humor, play, and light physical engagement to keep things moving.
Angel Damara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97007 (Online Only)
Hello. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Oregon (LCSW) and Washington (LICSW). I have over 16 years' experience in mental and behavioral health working with people of all ages in both addictions and mental health. I am a transpersonal therapist which means I take a holistic, therapeutic approach that incorporates spiritual wisdom and traditions with modern psychotherapies to promote healing and growth.
Hello. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Oregon (LCSW) and Washington (LICSW). I have over 16 years' experience in mental and behavioral health working with people of all ages in both addictions and mental health. I am a transpersonal therapist which means I take a holistic, therapeutic approach that incorporates spiritual wisdom and traditions with modern psychotherapies to promote healing and growth.
Neupathway (Louis Poeltl)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, SUDP
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Louis Poeltl Ed.S, NCC, C-DBT, LMHC, LPC is a clinical mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. With a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and an Education Specialist Degree in Family Counseling, Louis is especially suited to incorporate clients’ familial and cultural backgrounds to uncover negative internalized beliefs that are holding back clients from living their best lives now.
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Louis Poeltl Ed.S, NCC, C-DBT, LMHC, LPC is a clinical mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. With a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and an Education Specialist Degree in Family Counseling, Louis is especially suited to incorporate clients’ familial and cultural backgrounds to uncover negative internalized beliefs that are holding back clients from living their best lives now.
Erin Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC1
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97007 (Online Only)
Erin Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of Oregon, with over two decades of clinical experience. As a highly sensitive person with a passion for integrating trauma-informed care across all systems of care, empathy is the driving force behind Erin’s work. Drawing eclectically from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, experiential therapy, existentialism, systems theory, polyvagal theory, and positive disintegration, Erin uses each moment as a guide for the next. Erin is also known for encouraging creativity throughout the therapeutic process.
Erin Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of Oregon, with over two decades of clinical experience. As a highly sensitive person with a passion for integrating trauma-informed care across all systems of care, empathy is the driving force behind Erin’s work. Drawing eclectically from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, experiential therapy, existentialism, systems theory, polyvagal theory, and positive disintegration, Erin uses each moment as a guide for the next. Erin is also known for encouraging creativity throughout the therapeutic process.
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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.