Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Knoxville, TN
Jay Meeks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37919
Not accepting new clients
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I work with adults across the life-span, including recent high school graduates and college students navigating the transition to independence as well as adults in other stages of life. I use a variety of therapies to treat a range of conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, trauma, and other life difficulties. In addition, I have specialized training in the LEAP method for gaining medication compliance for people suffering from psychosis. I also have extensive training and experience treating personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I work with adults across the life-span, including recent high school graduates and college students navigating the transition to independence as well as adults in other stages of life. I use a variety of therapies to treat a range of conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, trauma, and other life difficulties. In addition, I have specialized training in the LEAP method for gaining medication compliance for people suffering from psychosis. I also have extensive training and experience treating personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder.
I am a seasoned therapist who highly values customizing your experience for the most effective path to success. I specialize in treating adults recovering from relationships with personality disordered people (Borderline PD and Narcissistic PD), complex trauma recovery, adults with ADHD and those who seek transformation. I'm a metaphysical teacher and healer, and use my intuitive ability to help assist in energy work as well as therapeutic work.
I am a seasoned therapist who highly values customizing your experience for the most effective path to success. I specialize in treating adults recovering from relationships with personality disordered people (Borderline PD and Narcissistic PD), complex trauma recovery, adults with ADHD and those who seek transformation. I'm a metaphysical teacher and healer, and use my intuitive ability to help assist in energy work as well as therapeutic work.
I am trained as a generalist however, I do primarily focus on trauma, OCD, anxiety related disorders, depression, women’s issues, borderline personality, and subclinical or in remission eating disorders.
Accepting clients with immediate openings via telehealth. Confiding in someone about your hardest times can be difficult and I am here to help guide you on that path. I wholeheartedly believe that everyone deserves a safe, comfortable space for self exploration. My hope is that you find a space in which you can be curious about yourself and your therapy process. I take an Interpersonal Process approach while incorporating core concepts from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Person Centered approaches. I believe to first start processing, we must build a strong foundation of skills and rapport.
I am trained as a generalist however, I do primarily focus on trauma, OCD, anxiety related disorders, depression, women’s issues, borderline personality, and subclinical or in remission eating disorders.
Accepting clients with immediate openings via telehealth. Confiding in someone about your hardest times can be difficult and I am here to help guide you on that path. I wholeheartedly believe that everyone deserves a safe, comfortable space for self exploration. My hope is that you find a space in which you can be curious about yourself and your therapy process. I take an Interpersonal Process approach while incorporating core concepts from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Person Centered approaches. I believe to first start processing, we must build a strong foundation of skills and rapport.
Amy Massaglia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37922 (Online Only)
My approach combines the comfort of a genuine and authentic therapeutic relationship with the significance of measurable outcomes and evidence-based treatment practices. Ensuring that you and/or your loved one feel comfortable, safe, and free from judgment during our sessions is vital to me. I primarily work with adults dealing with a range of issues, from life stressors and challenges, to regulating emotions/behaviors to depression/anxiety to relationship and family difficulties. Life's changes and heightened stress can make coping harder for everyone, and it's during these times that support is essential.
My approach combines the comfort of a genuine and authentic therapeutic relationship with the significance of measurable outcomes and evidence-based treatment practices. Ensuring that you and/or your loved one feel comfortable, safe, and free from judgment during our sessions is vital to me. I primarily work with adults dealing with a range of issues, from life stressors and challenges, to regulating emotions/behaviors to depression/anxiety to relationship and family difficulties. Life's changes and heightened stress can make coping harder for everyone, and it's during these times that support is essential.
Sondra Haley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37912
Waitlist for new clients
Navigating the sea of life requires a different set of skills throughout life. What works when you are 16 years old doesn’t work so well when you’re 40 years old. Oftentimes when life is passing by so quickly, adapting to the changes requires better-coping skills, skills you've yet to acquire. Or maybe, your teen has all of a sudden became distant, argumentative, and secretive. You’ve tried to be supportive in their growing independence, yet still needing a home base, but the scales aren’t balancing out. This is when you understand that seeking outside intervention is necessary.
Navigating the sea of life requires a different set of skills throughout life. What works when you are 16 years old doesn’t work so well when you’re 40 years old. Oftentimes when life is passing by so quickly, adapting to the changes requires better-coping skills, skills you've yet to acquire. Or maybe, your teen has all of a sudden became distant, argumentative, and secretive. You’ve tried to be supportive in their growing independence, yet still needing a home base, but the scales aren’t balancing out. This is when you understand that seeking outside intervention is necessary.
Alex Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, ADS, CSTS
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37931 (Online Only)
Serving Tennessee and Colorado virtually. Do you feel like you are drowning in emotions and can’t catch your breath? Do you struggle feeling heard? Do you feel unsupported from other people? Are you overwhelmed with daily activities or lack motivation? Do you struggle with shame? Have you been diagnosed or suspect you have anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, grief, or relationship issues? These challenges are more common than ever. Most individuals put off help, and like cancer the situation can worsen. To improve, it can seem overwhelming. You are not alone.
Serving Tennessee and Colorado virtually. Do you feel like you are drowning in emotions and can’t catch your breath? Do you struggle feeling heard? Do you feel unsupported from other people? Are you overwhelmed with daily activities or lack motivation? Do you struggle with shame? Have you been diagnosed or suspect you have anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, grief, or relationship issues? These challenges are more common than ever. Most individuals put off help, and like cancer the situation can worsen. To improve, it can seem overwhelming. You are not alone.
The Middle Path. Intensive Outpatient Ages 10+
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSWCP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Growing up and not learning how to regulate your emotions may cause misery and suffering. We offer intensive Group, DBT and holistic therapy, 3 days a week, 3 hours a day of DBT group therapy online or in person from ages 10-65+, for 7.5 weeks (24 sessions). Located in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Maryville, Tri-Cities. Our holistic program teaches the Four Core Skills of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. "DBT" is an evidenced based treatment that teaches step by step to reduce impulsivity and reactivity. Our groups take place in a "Spa like", home environment. You may self-refer: themiddlepath.life Starting at age 6 to adult.
Growing up and not learning how to regulate your emotions may cause misery and suffering. We offer intensive Group, DBT and holistic therapy, 3 days a week, 3 hours a day of DBT group therapy online or in person from ages 10-65+, for 7.5 weeks (24 sessions). Located in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Maryville, Tri-Cities. Our holistic program teaches the Four Core Skills of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. "DBT" is an evidenced based treatment that teaches step by step to reduce impulsivity and reactivity. Our groups take place in a "Spa like", home environment. You may self-refer: themiddlepath.life Starting at age 6 to adult.
Diana Brown Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
Please note, you will receive a faster response if you utilize email! I enjoy working with a diverse group of clients who want to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. When entering into a relationship with a therapist, it is important to bring an attitude of change and we will build trust as we go. I see the therapeutic process as a partnership. My therapeutic approach comes from a love of education and I hope to teach my clients skills they can use to navigate life. I use workbooks and homework to help my clients fully engage in the changes they want to see in themselves.
Please note, you will receive a faster response if you utilize email! I enjoy working with a diverse group of clients who want to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. When entering into a relationship with a therapist, it is important to bring an attitude of change and we will build trust as we go. I see the therapeutic process as a partnership. My therapeutic approach comes from a love of education and I hope to teach my clients skills they can use to navigate life. I use workbooks and homework to help my clients fully engage in the changes they want to see in themselves.
Christian DiMola
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37938 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
The areas that I help my clients with are for those dealing with anxiety, depression, codependency, low emotional intelligence, addictions (especially sex/porn addiction), personality disorders and trauma. I find that people are looking for ways to deal and cope with the stress and challenges in their lives and unfortunately most people do not cope with their problems in a healthy way; instead they will find ways to cope by escaping, keeping themselves busy and distracted, basically never dealing directly with the problem and defer it for another time, but that time usually doesn't come.
The areas that I help my clients with are for those dealing with anxiety, depression, codependency, low emotional intelligence, addictions (especially sex/porn addiction), personality disorders and trauma. I find that people are looking for ways to deal and cope with the stress and challenges in their lives and unfortunately most people do not cope with their problems in a healthy way; instead they will find ways to cope by escaping, keeping themselves busy and distracted, basically never dealing directly with the problem and defer it for another time, but that time usually doesn't come.
Alicia Lynn Stewart
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
My clients are focused on making their lives better through self-discovery and development of practical coping skills to deal with life issues. Most are seeking help with anxiety, OCD, trauma symptoms or other mood disorders that affect their ability to live life the way they want to live it.
My clients are focused on making their lives better through self-discovery and development of practical coping skills to deal with life issues. Most are seeking help with anxiety, OCD, trauma symptoms or other mood disorders that affect their ability to live life the way they want to live it.
Ashley N Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCMHSP, ACS, C-DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37921
Do you ever feel like your emotions control you, leading to impulsive choices and strained relationships? You’re not alone. Perhaps you experience intense anger, anxiety, or overwhelming sadness. You struggle with self-harm, isolation from loved ones, and/or difficulties at home or work. You feel stuck and are seeking a way out. You don’t have to continue this path. Together, we can create a personalized treatment plan to manage emotions, build resilience, and find lasting peace. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, those with personality disorders, and new or expecting parents.
Do you ever feel like your emotions control you, leading to impulsive choices and strained relationships? You’re not alone. Perhaps you experience intense anger, anxiety, or overwhelming sadness. You struggle with self-harm, isolation from loved ones, and/or difficulties at home or work. You feel stuck and are seeking a way out. You don’t have to continue this path. Together, we can create a personalized treatment plan to manage emotions, build resilience, and find lasting peace. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, those with personality disorders, and new or expecting parents.
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Verified Verified
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Knoxville, TN 37919 (Online Only)
Maybe you have waited a long time to seek help and suffered in silence. Perhaps you've become accustomed to this discomfort or a pain. Or maybe you desire change through seeking understanding and want a greater sense of wellbeing. Therapy may help you with this process of personal growth and healing. Whether you have a crisis, traumatic experience, significant life challenge or are wanting to experience greater fulfillment therapy may be for you.
Maybe you have waited a long time to seek help and suffered in silence. Perhaps you've become accustomed to this discomfort or a pain. Or maybe you desire change through seeking understanding and want a greater sense of wellbeing. Therapy may help you with this process of personal growth and healing. Whether you have a crisis, traumatic experience, significant life challenge or are wanting to experience greater fulfillment therapy may be for you.
Katrise Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Breaking the stigma of mental health begins by choosing to be healthy for yourself. Trusting someone is difficult, especially when struggling with mental health, because it makes us feel vulnerable. Please know vulnerability is not a weakness. My passion is helping, including creating a comfortable space that allows individuals to be their authentic selves. We all have a story that includes various experiences. I enjoy helping individuals to gain an understanding of their stories to provide them with clarity and empowerment. My experience includes domestic violence, trauma, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.
Breaking the stigma of mental health begins by choosing to be healthy for yourself. Trusting someone is difficult, especially when struggling with mental health, because it makes us feel vulnerable. Please know vulnerability is not a weakness. My passion is helping, including creating a comfortable space that allows individuals to be their authentic selves. We all have a story that includes various experiences. I enjoy helping individuals to gain an understanding of their stories to provide them with clarity and empowerment. My experience includes domestic violence, trauma, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.
Nikeisha Royston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37901
Struggling with making decisions? Trouble sleeping yet struggling to get out of bed? Overthinking about the future but also worried about the past? Seeking a therapist who understands your daily struggles? I enjoy working with people who are ready to feel better - who commit to the process of helping themselves. I understand the stressors that you deal with because I have successfully dealt with some of those same stressors myself which along with my training make me qualified to assist you on your journey to a healthier you. I offer creative interventions and guidance based on your specific circumstances and needs.
Struggling with making decisions? Trouble sleeping yet struggling to get out of bed? Overthinking about the future but also worried about the past? Seeking a therapist who understands your daily struggles? I enjoy working with people who are ready to feel better - who commit to the process of helping themselves. I understand the stressors that you deal with because I have successfully dealt with some of those same stressors myself which along with my training make me qualified to assist you on your journey to a healthier you. I offer creative interventions and guidance based on your specific circumstances and needs.
Dr. Robert J. Mullaney
Occupational Therapist, OTD, DBA, MBA-HSA, OTR/L, LifeCoa
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37902
As an Occupational Therapist, I offer a unique and broad range of occupation-based coaching services. I am a Dr. of Occupational Therapy and Dr. of Business Administration, experienced, and well-prepared to coach in personal and professional life matters. I will assist and guide you towards meeting your professional and personal life goals while addressing and providing Occupation-Based Strategies for the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual facets. I will provide continuous encouragement, structure, and support to you and/or others while you take the necessary steps towards an enhanced lifestyle design.
As an Occupational Therapist, I offer a unique and broad range of occupation-based coaching services. I am a Dr. of Occupational Therapy and Dr. of Business Administration, experienced, and well-prepared to coach in personal and professional life matters. I will assist and guide you towards meeting your professional and personal life goals while addressing and providing Occupation-Based Strategies for the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual facets. I will provide continuous encouragement, structure, and support to you and/or others while you take the necessary steps towards an enhanced lifestyle design.
If you're feeling uncertain of your direction, "stuck" in your situation, and overwhelmed by the daily stress in your life, I would love the opportunity to help. I use several different approaches to therapy depending on your individual needs, and can help by working to identify and change unhealthy patterns, establish positive goals, and learn to minimize symptoms that act as a barrier between who you are now, and who you want to be.
If you're feeling uncertain of your direction, "stuck" in your situation, and overwhelmed by the daily stress in your life, I would love the opportunity to help. I use several different approaches to therapy depending on your individual needs, and can help by working to identify and change unhealthy patterns, establish positive goals, and learn to minimize symptoms that act as a barrier between who you are now, and who you want to be.
Dr. Wes Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37912
My work as a counselor focuses on helping individuals use the strengths they already possess to enact positive change within their lives. I firmly believe that as people, we possess the powers within us to solve almost any problem that life throws at us. Sometimes, as the result of things we encounter in life, be it: trauma, messages learned in childhood, patterns of thought that are no longer needed, grief, or other difficult life experiences, we have trouble finding the path to the answers within us. As a counselor, I feel privileged to help people find the paths to the answers they seek.
My work as a counselor focuses on helping individuals use the strengths they already possess to enact positive change within their lives. I firmly believe that as people, we possess the powers within us to solve almost any problem that life throws at us. Sometimes, as the result of things we encounter in life, be it: trauma, messages learned in childhood, patterns of thought that are no longer needed, grief, or other difficult life experiences, we have trouble finding the path to the answers within us. As a counselor, I feel privileged to help people find the paths to the answers they seek.
Elissa Winzenburg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
Waitlist for new clients
Navigating life's challenges requires a safe and trusting space. As a counselor, I deeply appreciate the courage it takes to open up and connect. In the heart of my practice lies a profound respect for the therapeutic relationship, which I believe serves as the cornerstone for healing. While working with children and adults in a variety of settings I have developed a passion for helping people navigate the ups of downs of life. Together, we'll explore difficult emotions, challenge self-limiting beliefs, and develop practical strategies to cope with life's difficulties.
Navigating life's challenges requires a safe and trusting space. As a counselor, I deeply appreciate the courage it takes to open up and connect. In the heart of my practice lies a profound respect for the therapeutic relationship, which I believe serves as the cornerstone for healing. While working with children and adults in a variety of settings I have developed a passion for helping people navigate the ups of downs of life. Together, we'll explore difficult emotions, challenge self-limiting beliefs, and develop practical strategies to cope with life's difficulties.
I see individuals ages 8-26. I offer individual and family therapy sessions. My sessions are very unique in that I allow a place for kiddos to be kiddos. My favorite part of my job is when a client tells me, "I never thought therapy could be like this." or "This makes so much sense." Kiddos are in a state of development that can be either extremely scary or exciting. What makes the difference is when they and loved ones understand this process on a cognitive, emotional, and physiological level. Then behaviors and responses become more clear and how to handle them becomes more effective.
I see individuals ages 8-26. I offer individual and family therapy sessions. My sessions are very unique in that I allow a place for kiddos to be kiddos. My favorite part of my job is when a client tells me, "I never thought therapy could be like this." or "This makes so much sense." Kiddos are in a state of development that can be either extremely scary or exciting. What makes the difference is when they and loved ones understand this process on a cognitive, emotional, and physiological level. Then behaviors and responses become more clear and how to handle them becomes more effective.
Sarah Parker Weddington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Not accepting new clients
Life transitions can be complicated. Sometimes, the most exciting changes can be the most difficult. Fear of change can result in anxiety, depression, panic attacks, acting out behaviors, or abuse of substances/alcohol. I work with clients to reduce symptoms that can often be associated with life transitions. I use cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and reality based therapies with my clients to assist in improving communication, increasing coping skills, and to enhance work, school, or home relationships.
Life transitions can be complicated. Sometimes, the most exciting changes can be the most difficult. Fear of change can result in anxiety, depression, panic attacks, acting out behaviors, or abuse of substances/alcohol. I work with clients to reduce symptoms that can often be associated with life transitions. I use cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and reality based therapies with my clients to assist in improving communication, increasing coping skills, and to enhance work, school, or home relationships.
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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.