Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Simpsonville, SC
I help my clients find a positive sense of identity and healthy outlets to express that identity. I primarily work with teenagers and their families, and I am especially passionate about helping people with LGBTQIA+ identities, Cluster B Personality Disorders, ADHD, trauma histories, or those experiencing thoughts of self-harm and suicide.
I help my clients find a positive sense of identity and healthy outlets to express that identity. I primarily work with teenagers and their families, and I am especially passionate about helping people with LGBTQIA+ identities, Cluster B Personality Disorders, ADHD, trauma histories, or those experiencing thoughts of self-harm and suicide.
Emily McClung Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC/S, LAC/S, MAC, CS, DBT-LBC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29680
Waitlist for new clients
Trauma comes from a variety of different places and a variety of different experiences. People who have faced trauma may find it difficult to connect with themselves or focus on their hopes, dreams, and goals. I have been working with adolescents and adults facing difficult life challenges for over 10 years. My passion is helping individuals to reconnect with themselves, find acceptance of their journey, and allow growth and empowerment to occur from this self-acceptance. My therapeutic style balances acceptance with change approaches which move clients closer to their identified goals.
Trauma comes from a variety of different places and a variety of different experiences. People who have faced trauma may find it difficult to connect with themselves or focus on their hopes, dreams, and goals. I have been working with adolescents and adults facing difficult life challenges for over 10 years. My passion is helping individuals to reconnect with themselves, find acceptance of their journey, and allow growth and empowerment to occur from this self-acceptance. My therapeutic style balances acceptance with change approaches which move clients closer to their identified goals.
Dawn-Marie Farrell-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29680 (Online Only)
I help overwhelmed adults bring more calm to the chaos of their day to day life. You are feeling like it's all becoming too much, and that's okay. You want to be able to create moments of calm, and to enjoy those moments when they come. I see you. Perhaps you struggle with time management, completing tasks, or managing your anxious thoughts, or feeling overstimulated. You've come to the right place.
I help overwhelmed adults bring more calm to the chaos of their day to day life. You are feeling like it's all becoming too much, and that's okay. You want to be able to create moments of calm, and to enjoy those moments when they come. I see you. Perhaps you struggle with time management, completing tasks, or managing your anxious thoughts, or feeling overstimulated. You've come to the right place.
NOTE: (I work exclusively with adult females). Trauma is part of life. The lasting pain of sexual or physical abuse is obvious, but the subtlety of an emotionally neglectful or spiritually abusive upbringing often has similar outcomes of self-blaming and deep shame. It's by no mistake that my practice is called Likewise; I've struggled through the healing process, and I still get stuck. But I do the work because I value my option to thrive, and am keenly aware that my decision to do so affects those connected to me. Whether you're seeking help for others' sake or your own (or both) I'd be honored to come alongside and support you.
NOTE: (I work exclusively with adult females). Trauma is part of life. The lasting pain of sexual or physical abuse is obvious, but the subtlety of an emotionally neglectful or spiritually abusive upbringing often has similar outcomes of self-blaming and deep shame. It's by no mistake that my practice is called Likewise; I've struggled through the healing process, and I still get stuck. But I do the work because I value my option to thrive, and am keenly aware that my decision to do so affects those connected to me. Whether you're seeking help for others' sake or your own (or both) I'd be honored to come alongside and support you.
Hi! I am Shelly! I am so excited to be here and to have the opportunity to serve you! I am a practicing LPC in the Upstate of SC. I find absolute pleasure in working with clients who are in need of someone coming alongside them for guidance with concerns ranging from anxiety and depression to substance use issues and much more. Some potential clients like yourself may just need a listening ear, life coaching or guidance with developing healthy, appropriate skills to navigate life and managing the range of emotions that come along with that. Call or email me to discuss your particular needs. Telehealth services are available.
Hi! I am Shelly! I am so excited to be here and to have the opportunity to serve you! I am a practicing LPC in the Upstate of SC. I find absolute pleasure in working with clients who are in need of someone coming alongside them for guidance with concerns ranging from anxiety and depression to substance use issues and much more. Some potential clients like yourself may just need a listening ear, life coaching or guidance with developing healthy, appropriate skills to navigate life and managing the range of emotions that come along with that. Call or email me to discuss your particular needs. Telehealth services are available.
Journey Pathways to Healing
Pastoral Counselor, Dr, Phy, PhD, Rev
Verified Verified
Simpsonville, SC 29681
You are the ideal client if you want to grow, resolve problems, and face challenges that we all face in a fallen world. We combine proven psychological techniques with the Words of the Master to treat your issues at the heart, the root cause, to resolve the problem(s) rather than treating only the symptoms. Different from most "talk therapy" and unique to the JOURNEY our special techniques have received world wide recognition in Who's Who in the World, Science and Engineering, Who's Who in American Women.
You are the ideal client if you want to grow, resolve problems, and face challenges that we all face in a fallen world. We combine proven psychological techniques with the Words of the Master to treat your issues at the heart, the root cause, to resolve the problem(s) rather than treating only the symptoms. Different from most "talk therapy" and unique to the JOURNEY our special techniques have received world wide recognition in Who's Who in the World, Science and Engineering, Who's Who in American Women.
Gabby Lux
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, EdS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Imagine a version of yourself that is fully authentic, aligned, and free. A version of yourself that is no longer carrying the weight of depression, trauma, or anxiety; No longer fighting, pretending, or compartmentalizing to coexist with the impacts of your past. Right now, you might feel like clarity and healing are impossible to reach; maybe you’re tired of trying. I understand how discouraging it is when nothing seems to work. As a formally trained Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, I’m here to guide you as you access the answers already within you and uncover your own unique path to healing.
Imagine a version of yourself that is fully authentic, aligned, and free. A version of yourself that is no longer carrying the weight of depression, trauma, or anxiety; No longer fighting, pretending, or compartmentalizing to coexist with the impacts of your past. Right now, you might feel like clarity and healing are impossible to reach; maybe you’re tired of trying. I understand how discouraging it is when nothing seems to work. As a formally trained Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, I’m here to guide you as you access the answers already within you and uncover your own unique path to healing.
Are you at your breaking point trying to figure out what your teen is feeling and why they are doing what they are doing? Let me help! I have 20 year's experience working in the mental health field with teens and their families. I have worked in the ER, a residential treatment facility, outpatient and school-based settings. I will help your teen identify what they are feeling and triggers to their behaviors and we will work on coping skills together. I will see your teen and or you the parent, individually or as a family to work on parenting and coping skills to better help yourself and your teen.
Are you at your breaking point trying to figure out what your teen is feeling and why they are doing what they are doing? Let me help! I have 20 year's experience working in the mental health field with teens and their families. I have worked in the ER, a residential treatment facility, outpatient and school-based settings. I will help your teen identify what they are feeling and triggers to their behaviors and we will work on coping skills together. I will see your teen and or you the parent, individually or as a family to work on parenting and coping skills to better help yourself and your teen.
Jacqui Woolbright
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT, AADC, CS
Verified Verified
Simpsonville, SC 29680 (Online Only)
Tired, frustrated, irritable, or lifeless? I am here to help you and your family return to or become your best self. Our work together will not only make your physical days better will also eliminate the somatic symptoms such as headaches, stomach aches, restlessness, and fatigue. I have best helped those who need help understanding their spouse's mental health, couples to improve their marriages, physical or sexual abuse, overall anxiety and depression, and difficulty with addiction. Individuals need additional ways to cope with change, stress, and trauma so they can better focus and be present in their daily life.
Tired, frustrated, irritable, or lifeless? I am here to help you and your family return to or become your best self. Our work together will not only make your physical days better will also eliminate the somatic symptoms such as headaches, stomach aches, restlessness, and fatigue. I have best helped those who need help understanding their spouse's mental health, couples to improve their marriages, physical or sexual abuse, overall anxiety and depression, and difficulty with addiction. Individuals need additional ways to cope with change, stress, and trauma so they can better focus and be present in their daily life.
Hello, I am Donna Cummings, LPC. I'm a licensed counselor with South Carolina, providing counseling to clients in need. I earned my Bachelors in Criminal Justice and Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and my Masters in Mental Health Counseling also from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. I've worked in many different clinical settings ever since.
Hello, I am Donna Cummings, LPC. I'm a licensed counselor with South Carolina, providing counseling to clients in need. I earned my Bachelors in Criminal Justice and Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and my Masters in Mental Health Counseling also from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. I've worked in many different clinical settings ever since.
LUMIN - Modern Therapy Practice in Greenville
Psychologist, PhD, MBA
Verified Verified
Simpsonville, SC 29680
LUMIN is not your typical therapy practice: We use a fresh, down-to-earth, and positive approach to help you confidently deal with life, work and family. We focus on your strengths and your potential while helping you overcome the challenges that bring you to therapy. We combine traditional therapy with education and other resources to empower you beyond your sessions. We also offer career coaching for professionals and entrepreneurs to help them achieve success, wellness, and work-life balance.
LUMIN is not your typical therapy practice: We use a fresh, down-to-earth, and positive approach to help you confidently deal with life, work and family. We focus on your strengths and your potential while helping you overcome the challenges that bring you to therapy. We combine traditional therapy with education and other resources to empower you beyond your sessions. We also offer career coaching for professionals and entrepreneurs to help them achieve success, wellness, and work-life balance.
Charlie Health is a leading provider of virtual mental health treatment for people in need of more than once-weekly therapy. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or any ongoing mental health issue, Charlie Health’s Clinical Team is ready to help you start your healing journey today. You don’t have to struggle alone – we’re here for you. To get started today, reach out at t.ly/ch-sc
Charlie Health is a leading provider of virtual mental health treatment for people in need of more than once-weekly therapy. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or any ongoing mental health issue, Charlie Health’s Clinical Team is ready to help you start your healing journey today. You don’t have to struggle alone – we’re here for you. To get started today, reach out at t.ly/ch-sc
Callie Bruns
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Simpsonville, SC 29680
Now Accepting New Clients! I am a passionate therapist with a love for working with children, adolescents and young adults. My goal in therapy is to help clients find their identity even with a new diagnosis and to teach them that they don't have to be controlled by their symptoms. Therapy is a wonderful resource if you are feeling lost, confused, unheard, defeated, worthless, hopeless or just stuck in life. Through therapy, I work not only with the client but also the family in order to find a resolution to problematic behaviors or improve overall parenting and communication skills with children.
Now Accepting New Clients! I am a passionate therapist with a love for working with children, adolescents and young adults. My goal in therapy is to help clients find their identity even with a new diagnosis and to teach them that they don't have to be controlled by their symptoms. Therapy is a wonderful resource if you are feeling lost, confused, unheard, defeated, worthless, hopeless or just stuck in life. Through therapy, I work not only with the client but also the family in order to find a resolution to problematic behaviors or improve overall parenting and communication skills with children.
Radmila Hollnagel
Licensed Professional Counselor, BA, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29681 (Online Only)
You strive to be the best, the best partner, the best parent, the best at the office, but you always feel like you fall short. Will life always be this chaotic and exhausting? Despite your best efforts, there never seems to be enough time in the day. After caring for so many others in your life, you struggle to care for yourself. You're constantly running on empty. Although you recognize the patterns in your life you don't want to repeat, you can't seem to stop the cycle. You're stuck and not sure what to do next. U will also learn coping techniques and problem solving skills while attaining a deeper understanding of your emotions.
You strive to be the best, the best partner, the best parent, the best at the office, but you always feel like you fall short. Will life always be this chaotic and exhausting? Despite your best efforts, there never seems to be enough time in the day. After caring for so many others in your life, you struggle to care for yourself. You're constantly running on empty. Although you recognize the patterns in your life you don't want to repeat, you can't seem to stop the cycle. You're stuck and not sure what to do next. U will also learn coping techniques and problem solving skills while attaining a deeper understanding of your emotions.
Ann Brandon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29680
My primary focus is working with ages 10 and up who are struggling with managing their mood/ behavior in their daily life. My approach is a mix of compassion, humour, and validation for what you're going through. I am a trained DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) provider. I have received training through Behavioral Tech using Marsha Linehan curriculum. I truly enjoy helping clients create their Life Worth Living by increasing their Mindfulness skills, to help regulate intense emotions and urges. I offer phone coaching for my existing clients to help them use their skills outside of sessions.
My primary focus is working with ages 10 and up who are struggling with managing their mood/ behavior in their daily life. My approach is a mix of compassion, humour, and validation for what you're going through. I am a trained DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) provider. I have received training through Behavioral Tech using Marsha Linehan curriculum. I truly enjoy helping clients create their Life Worth Living by increasing their Mindfulness skills, to help regulate intense emotions and urges. I offer phone coaching for my existing clients to help them use their skills outside of sessions.
Counseling Services of Greenville
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LMSW
Verified Verified
Simpsonville, SC 29681
I am a therapist who believes in empathy, active listening, applying objective, sound knowledge, & encouraging clients to build on the personal insight they gain from therapy. This insight is the summit of growth we are all climbing to reach! My approach is grounded in humanistic principles, valuing the worth & potential of each individual. I view therapy as an eclectic concept, which includes science & biology, philosophy, developmental psychology, culture, & more as a perspective of where a person is & how they got there. I strive to create a safe & non-judgmental space where clients can explore & process their lives.
I am a therapist who believes in empathy, active listening, applying objective, sound knowledge, & encouraging clients to build on the personal insight they gain from therapy. This insight is the summit of growth we are all climbing to reach! My approach is grounded in humanistic principles, valuing the worth & potential of each individual. I view therapy as an eclectic concept, which includes science & biology, philosophy, developmental psychology, culture, & more as a perspective of where a person is & how they got there. I strive to create a safe & non-judgmental space where clients can explore & process their lives.
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Alice Dee Mays
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BC-TMH, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29613 (Online Only)
As a licensed therapist personally recovered from addiction & an eating disorder, I bring a unique perspective to therapy. I have a profound understanding of emotions, thoughts & behaviors intertwined in addiction & eating disorders. I understand directly the challenges, complexities & triumphs with these struggles. I know what it's like to face setbacks, doubts, depression & anxieties of relapse. My journey has enriched my professional practice with a deeper level of empathy & insight, allowing me to connect with you & create a safe, non-judgmental space for you openly share your feelings & emotions w/o fear of stigma or shame.
As a licensed therapist personally recovered from addiction & an eating disorder, I bring a unique perspective to therapy. I have a profound understanding of emotions, thoughts & behaviors intertwined in addiction & eating disorders. I understand directly the challenges, complexities & triumphs with these struggles. I know what it's like to face setbacks, doubts, depression & anxieties of relapse. My journey has enriched my professional practice with a deeper level of empathy & insight, allowing me to connect with you & create a safe, non-judgmental space for you openly share your feelings & emotions w/o fear of stigma or shame.
Jennifer Beckham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, C-DBT, LPC
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29607
Are you struggling to cope with life stressors? Are you constantly stressed or overwhelmed? I provide a nonjudgmental and safe environment where you can process your thoughts and feelings while learning how to cope and master your inner happiness and focus.
Are you struggling to cope with life stressors? Are you constantly stressed or overwhelmed? I provide a nonjudgmental and safe environment where you can process your thoughts and feelings while learning how to cope and master your inner happiness and focus.
Amy Christ
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29605
Waitlist for new clients
Why should you have a therapist? I believe everyone needs to have someone in their corner, someone who is there to listen and help you through whatever is going on in your life, without judgment or bias. As your therapist, I can be that person for you. Whether you are facing a new challenge or have ongoing stressors, I want to help you find your way. By learning new techniques to cope and communicate, we can work toward making each day the best it can be.
Why should you have a therapist? I believe everyone needs to have someone in their corner, someone who is there to listen and help you through whatever is going on in your life, without judgment or bias. As your therapist, I can be that person for you. Whether you are facing a new challenge or have ongoing stressors, I want to help you find your way. By learning new techniques to cope and communicate, we can work toward making each day the best it can be.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 16 years of professional and clinical work experience. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 16 years of professional and clinical work experience. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
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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.