Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Oregon City, OR
Melissa Burr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
I have expertise working with people diagnosed with anxiety disorders, Borderline and other mental health challenges.
I enjoy working with many types of mental health concerns and challenges, as well as folks with alternative lifestyles and identities. My approach is to help you feel supported while gaining confidence that you can improve your issues, deal with your challenges and get to the point where you don't feel like you need therapy. I believe in Feedback Informed Treatment where I check in with my clients and they let me know how I am doing so as to tailor my therapy approach to be the most effective while feeling safe.
I have expertise working with people diagnosed with anxiety disorders, Borderline and other mental health challenges.
I enjoy working with many types of mental health concerns and challenges, as well as folks with alternative lifestyles and identities. My approach is to help you feel supported while gaining confidence that you can improve your issues, deal with your challenges and get to the point where you don't feel like you need therapy. I believe in Feedback Informed Treatment where I check in with my clients and they let me know how I am doing so as to tailor my therapy approach to be the most effective while feeling safe.
Erin Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC1
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oregon City, OR 97045
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.
Tristen Litterio
Clinical Social Work Associate, CSWA
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Tristen and I am accepting new clients in Oregon. I am excited to work with you on your journey to better connect with yourself. Using a relational, client-centered, and trauma-informed approach, I believe that everyone harnesses resilience and should feel empowered in their relationships, and this practice may begin in therapy. As such, I aim to co-create a safe space where you can feel fully heard, understood, and develop insight into the challenges and strengths you experience.
Hello, my name is Tristen and I am accepting new clients in Oregon. I am excited to work with you on your journey to better connect with yourself. Using a relational, client-centered, and trauma-informed approach, I believe that everyone harnesses resilience and should feel empowered in their relationships, and this practice may begin in therapy. As such, I aim to co-create a safe space where you can feel fully heard, understood, and develop insight into the challenges and strengths you experience.
Lea Maria Kujala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAC, CADCIII
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oregon City, OR 97045
“We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.” Brenée Brown We are resilient human beings who go through life trying not to be too banged up, and sometimes we get broken. There is a Japanese art form that I love called Kintsugi, where one fixes the broken pot with gold or silver to highlight where it was once broken and thus rendering it beautiful again. Trauma and addiction make us feel like we are broken inside, I work with you to apply your gold or silver highlights.
“We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.” Brenée Brown We are resilient human beings who go through life trying not to be too banged up, and sometimes we get broken. There is a Japanese art form that I love called Kintsugi, where one fixes the broken pot with gold or silver to highlight where it was once broken and thus rendering it beautiful again. Trauma and addiction make us feel like we are broken inside, I work with you to apply your gold or silver highlights.
Hello my name is Jacob and it's nice to meet you! I am currently accepting new clients in Oregon. I have a background in the neurodevelopmental impact of trauma and I use a combination of evidence-based therapies and tools that include: CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Family Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. I am particularly welcoming to teens, 14 +, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color and people who identify as neurodivergent.
Hello my name is Jacob and it's nice to meet you! I am currently accepting new clients in Oregon. I have a background in the neurodevelopmental impact of trauma and I use a combination of evidence-based therapies and tools that include: CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Family Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. I am particularly welcoming to teens, 14 +, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color and people who identify as neurodivergent.
Hello my name is Katie and it is nice to meet you. I am currently taking new patients, teens 14 and older, and adults in Oregon and Washington. I have served in the field for 12 years and welcome populations of all demographics, ethnicities and cultures. I have extensive experience in school based settings assisting with issues such as complex trauma, self harm, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, life transitions, divorce, adoption, children in the foster system, parent coaching, and other issues. I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve healing and permanent change.
Hello my name is Katie and it is nice to meet you. I am currently taking new patients, teens 14 and older, and adults in Oregon and Washington. I have served in the field for 12 years and welcome populations of all demographics, ethnicities and cultures. I have extensive experience in school based settings assisting with issues such as complex trauma, self harm, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, life transitions, divorce, adoption, children in the foster system, parent coaching, and other issues. I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve healing and permanent change.
Tasha Miniszweski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Tasha and I am accepting new clients in Oregon. With nearly two decades of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse populations, continuously gaining valuable insights from each individual. Establishing and building trust in the therapeutic relationship is essential to my work. My journey in this field is driven by a passion for facilitating safe experiences of growth.
Hello, my name is Tasha and I am accepting new clients in Oregon. With nearly two decades of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse populations, continuously gaining valuable insights from each individual. Establishing and building trust in the therapeutic relationship is essential to my work. My journey in this field is driven by a passion for facilitating safe experiences of growth.
John Sickler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oregon City, OR 97045
I utilize an insight and awareness oriented style of therapy that is committed to authenticity and humor when possible. More than half of my clients are involved in or exploring ethical non-monogamy or a queer sexual orientation but the most important thing I look for in clients is just a good therapy chemistry between us. I prioritize new clients with Kaiser health insurance due to a new and specific contract I have with them.
I utilize an insight and awareness oriented style of therapy that is committed to authenticity and humor when possible. More than half of my clients are involved in or exploring ethical non-monogamy or a queer sexual orientation but the most important thing I look for in clients is just a good therapy chemistry between us. I prioritize new clients with Kaiser health insurance due to a new and specific contract I have with them.
Jill Walsh
Professional Counselor Associate, PCA, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Jill and I am accepting new clients in Oregon. As a clinician, I derive my philosophy of care from a deep value of service, honoring diversity, empowerment, social justice, ethical practice and the importance of interpersonal relationships. My primary goal in the therapeutic process is to assist clients in building the lives they want by promoting their inherent strengths, skills and community supports. My approach to therapy is one of collaboration.
Hello, my name is Jill and I am accepting new clients in Oregon. As a clinician, I derive my philosophy of care from a deep value of service, honoring diversity, empowerment, social justice, ethical practice and the importance of interpersonal relationships. My primary goal in the therapeutic process is to assist clients in building the lives they want by promoting their inherent strengths, skills and community supports. My approach to therapy is one of collaboration.
Mikayla Schmitz
Clinical Social Work Associate, CSWA
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Mikayla and I am accepting new clients in Oregon! I aim to provide a safe space where you can show up in your authenticity and truth, without fear of judgement. I bring a deep respect for all cultural and social identities, a commitment to social justice and tender empathy for all folx and their unique experiences. Through an anti-oppressive lens and with a variety of evidence-based therapy modalities, I’ll help you develop healthy coping skills to move through life more easily even amid pain and struggle.
Hello, my name is Mikayla and I am accepting new clients in Oregon! I aim to provide a safe space where you can show up in your authenticity and truth, without fear of judgement. I bring a deep respect for all cultural and social identities, a commitment to social justice and tender empathy for all folx and their unique experiences. Through an anti-oppressive lens and with a variety of evidence-based therapy modalities, I’ll help you develop healthy coping skills to move through life more easily even amid pain and struggle.
Kaylea Marberry
Professional Counselor Associate, PCA
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
Seeking therapy can be an unnerving task. It can be scary to open up to a stranger about personal thoughts, feelings and experiences. My goal as a therapist is to create a welcoming and safe environment for clients to be able to fully experience themselves and reflect on their lives. I encourage clients to embrace their truths and build up their confidence over the course of treatment by both validating and providing areas to look deeper in sessions.
Seeking therapy can be an unnerving task. It can be scary to open up to a stranger about personal thoughts, feelings and experiences. My goal as a therapist is to create a welcoming and safe environment for clients to be able to fully experience themselves and reflect on their lives. I encourage clients to embrace their truths and build up their confidence over the course of treatment by both validating and providing areas to look deeper in sessions.
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Brittany Potter
Clinical Social Work Associate, CSWA
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Brittany and I am accepting new clients in Oregon! Taking the first step towards therapy can be a very important and sometimes challenging endeavor. I believe that we all maintain the power and resources within to guide us toward healing. My goal as a therapist is to assist you in your journey of living a more fulfilling life, however that looks for you. I work with teens and adults 14 years and older. My areas of focus include trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues.
Hi, my name is Brittany and I am accepting new clients in Oregon! Taking the first step towards therapy can be a very important and sometimes challenging endeavor. I believe that we all maintain the power and resources within to guide us toward healing. My goal as a therapist is to assist you in your journey of living a more fulfilling life, however that looks for you. I work with teens and adults 14 years and older. My areas of focus include trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues.
Bailey Pamperien
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Bailey and I am accepting new clients in Oregon! I provide compassionate, empathetic, inclusive, and culturally responsive mental health services to people of all backgrounds. I have experience working with juvenile justice, SPMI, children and families, marginalized communities, as well as adults of all ages. I employ a trauma informed lens with a strong reliance on evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Person Centered Therapy.
Hello, my name is Bailey and I am accepting new clients in Oregon! I provide compassionate, empathetic, inclusive, and culturally responsive mental health services to people of all backgrounds. I have experience working with juvenile justice, SPMI, children and families, marginalized communities, as well as adults of all ages. I employ a trauma informed lens with a strong reliance on evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Person Centered Therapy.
Our approach to therapy is tailored toward each unique person, family or couple. We see people with difficulties in relationships, depression, anxiety, recovery from trauma, parenting issues, grief and loss issues, eating disorders and weight issues, chronic pain, career decisions and addictions. Our approach is a combination of traditional techniques and heart centered deep healing. Our approach geared toward finding the source of overwhelming feelings and making connections with current difficulties. Within this process we encourage healthy release of feelings which leads to healthier relationships and positive self esteem.
Our approach to therapy is tailored toward each unique person, family or couple. We see people with difficulties in relationships, depression, anxiety, recovery from trauma, parenting issues, grief and loss issues, eating disorders and weight issues, chronic pain, career decisions and addictions. Our approach is a combination of traditional techniques and heart centered deep healing. Our approach geared toward finding the source of overwhelming feelings and making connections with current difficulties. Within this process we encourage healthy release of feelings which leads to healthier relationships and positive self esteem.
Emily Pinzur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
Hello my name is Emily and it's nice to meet you! I am currently accepting new clients in Oregon and Washington. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Supervisor. With over 20 years of experience, I have treated children, adolescents, adults and elders as individuals, families and groups, in some of the largest and most diverse cities in the United States. I support the holistic healing of mind, body and spirit by helping clients create the space needed to tap into mind-body awareness. I co-create a treatment approach with clients that is accessible, supportive and actionable.
Hello my name is Emily and it's nice to meet you! I am currently accepting new clients in Oregon and Washington. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Supervisor. With over 20 years of experience, I have treated children, adolescents, adults and elders as individuals, families and groups, in some of the largest and most diverse cities in the United States. I support the holistic healing of mind, body and spirit by helping clients create the space needed to tap into mind-body awareness. I co-create a treatment approach with clients that is accessible, supportive and actionable.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. I have 20+ years experience providing therapy to a variety of clientele. I believe that all people have the capacity for change. My passion is working with adults or adolescents and their families. I specialize in the treatment of mood disorders, oppositional defiant disorders, family conflict including divorce, and trauma. I have a background working with addictions in conjunction with a wide range of diagnosis. I also am able to successfully work with individuals and families who have experienced violence or abuse.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. I have 20+ years experience providing therapy to a variety of clientele. I believe that all people have the capacity for change. My passion is working with adults or adolescents and their families. I specialize in the treatment of mood disorders, oppositional defiant disorders, family conflict including divorce, and trauma. I have a background working with addictions in conjunction with a wide range of diagnosis. I also am able to successfully work with individuals and families who have experienced violence or abuse.
At Shanti, we provide comprehensive mental health treatment. We specialize in dual diagnosis treatment for mental health issues and addiction. Our TMS therapy program treats depression in our clients using a new and unique technology. Robbie Bahl, MD is our medical director. He is a dual Board Certified medical physician, specializing in Addiction Medicine and Family Medicine. He performs Suboxone and Buprenorphine Inductions and Maintenance, Chronic Pain, Opioid Dependence, Alcohol Dependence, Vivitrol/Sublocade Injections, and TMS therapy for depression. We have a team of MDs, NPs, and therapists to work to for your wellness.
At Shanti, we provide comprehensive mental health treatment. We specialize in dual diagnosis treatment for mental health issues and addiction. Our TMS therapy program treats depression in our clients using a new and unique technology. Robbie Bahl, MD is our medical director. He is a dual Board Certified medical physician, specializing in Addiction Medicine and Family Medicine. He performs Suboxone and Buprenorphine Inductions and Maintenance, Chronic Pain, Opioid Dependence, Alcohol Dependence, Vivitrol/Sublocade Injections, and TMS therapy for depression. We have a team of MDs, NPs, and therapists to work to for your wellness.
Vanessa Bowen-Agency Accepting New Patients!
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, QMHP-R
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
I believe that people seek counseling for a variety of reasons and when people are suffering from mental and or emotional pain, it can interfere with a persons overall wellbeing. Many times when a person is feeling and experiencing pain, this can make a person feel disconnected from others. I believe that when a person reaches out for help and support, this is the first step in the healing process. Through establishing and building a therapeutic relationship, based on congruence, unconditional positive regard, and empathetic understanding, I can help facilitate a place to foster healing, personal growth, change, and self discovery.
I believe that people seek counseling for a variety of reasons and when people are suffering from mental and or emotional pain, it can interfere with a persons overall wellbeing. Many times when a person is feeling and experiencing pain, this can make a person feel disconnected from others. I believe that when a person reaches out for help and support, this is the first step in the healing process. Through establishing and building a therapeutic relationship, based on congruence, unconditional positive regard, and empathetic understanding, I can help facilitate a place to foster healing, personal growth, change, and self discovery.
Willamette Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
WWC is a group of mental health clinicians living in, and serving the states of OR and WA. We have a wide range of specialties including eating disorders, substance abuse, LGBTQ+ and trans support, pregnancy/post partum work, anxiety/depression, Neurodivergency, PTSD/C-PTSD therapy, veteran/BIPOC/marginalized community support, pornography/sex addiction, sex therapy and many others. View our therapists and book today at www.wwcpdx.com
WWC is a group of mental health clinicians living in, and serving the states of OR and WA. We have a wide range of specialties including eating disorders, substance abuse, LGBTQ+ and trans support, pregnancy/post partum work, anxiety/depression, Neurodivergency, PTSD/C-PTSD therapy, veteran/BIPOC/marginalized community support, pornography/sex addiction, sex therapy and many others. View our therapists and book today at www.wwcpdx.com
MR Valentine Oparaku
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHR, LPC
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045
As a person of color, and who has experienced depression and anxiety, I can understand when life becomes unmanageable and we need someone to talk to about our feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. I am here to talk because I have been down this road before. I am open and always willing to discuss the problem and help with your recovery. Life is too short to be quiet about our difficulties. Come, let's build a good relationship and trust that will help us work together to achieve our goals.
As a person of color, and who has experienced depression and anxiety, I can understand when life becomes unmanageable and we need someone to talk to about our feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. I am here to talk because I have been down this road before. I am open and always willing to discuss the problem and help with your recovery. Life is too short to be quiet about our difficulties. Come, let's build a good relationship and trust that will help us work together to achieve our goals.
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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.