Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Murfreesboro, TN

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Alexis Fitzpatrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129  (Online Only)
Specializing in anxiety, trauma, emotional disturbances, and borderline personality disorder,I also assist with relationship concerns.
You deserve to live a life of overall wellness. Anxiety and trauma can make you feel stuck in cycles, impacting not only your personal well-being but also your connections with others. Unwanted thoughts and emotions can be overwhelming to process, leaving you struggling to communicate effectively. Maybe you are seeking a solution to combat your current processing patterns or want to feel more connected to yourself or others. My ultimate goal is to walk with you while exploring your emotions and thoughts without judgment.
Specializing in anxiety, trauma, emotional disturbances, and borderline personality disorder,I also assist with relationship concerns.
You deserve to live a life of overall wellness. Anxiety and trauma can make you feel stuck in cycles, impacting not only your personal well-being but also your connections with others. Unwanted thoughts and emotions can be overwhelming to process, leaving you struggling to communicate effectively. Maybe you are seeking a solution to combat your current processing patterns or want to feel more connected to yourself or others. My ultimate goal is to walk with you while exploring your emotions and thoughts without judgment.
(615) 209-9251 View (615) 209-9251
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Alison Hill Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, BS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Now Accepting Clients for in person or over video. Pursue peace and contentment within yourself and your relationships. I counsel clients with a myriad of issues that often present as anxiety and depression. I have experience working with adults with childhood trauma, such as physical and sexual abuse. I've worked with those in addiction and recovery and their families. I have experience with individuals battling pornography and porn addiction and sex therapy with couples. I also offer premarital counseling, EMDR, DBT, and conflict resolution.
Now Accepting Clients for in person or over video. Pursue peace and contentment within yourself and your relationships. I counsel clients with a myriad of issues that often present as anxiety and depression. I have experience working with adults with childhood trauma, such as physical and sexual abuse. I've worked with those in addiction and recovery and their families. I have experience with individuals battling pornography and porn addiction and sex therapy with couples. I also offer premarital counseling, EMDR, DBT, and conflict resolution.
(615) 813-6395 View (615) 813-6395
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Lighthouse Counseling and Mental Health, LLC
Counselor, MC, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Percy Ford, MC, LPC-MHSP, NCC established Lighthouse Correctional Counseling and Mental Health Services in 2012 to provide Individual Psychotherapy, Family Counseling, Group Therapy and Couples Counseling to offenders and their families. Mr. Ford earned a BS in Social Work from Tuskegee University in 1997 and graduated from Argosy University School of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences in 2007 with a MA in Professional Counseling.
Percy Ford, MC, LPC-MHSP, NCC established Lighthouse Correctional Counseling and Mental Health Services in 2012 to provide Individual Psychotherapy, Family Counseling, Group Therapy and Couples Counseling to offenders and their families. Mr. Ford earned a BS in Social Work from Tuskegee University in 1997 and graduated from Argosy University School of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences in 2007 with a MA in Professional Counseling.
(615) 442-7106 View (615) 442-7106
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Kendyl Matthews Davidson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Counseling can be incredibly helpful for a variety of life’s challenges. Are you going through a life transition? Have you recently experienced a loss? Is there trauma from your past that you are struggling to navigate? Are you struggling with sexuality, intimacy, fertility, pregnancy or postpartum? Are you struggling to connect with yourself and/or others? Are you feeling worthless, feeling like it’s impossible to love yourself? Does the concept of existing as a human feel really overwhelming right now? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this can be a wonderful indicator that counseling may be beneficial right now.
Counseling can be incredibly helpful for a variety of life’s challenges. Are you going through a life transition? Have you recently experienced a loss? Is there trauma from your past that you are struggling to navigate? Are you struggling with sexuality, intimacy, fertility, pregnancy or postpartum? Are you struggling to connect with yourself and/or others? Are you feeling worthless, feeling like it’s impossible to love yourself? Does the concept of existing as a human feel really overwhelming right now? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this can be a wonderful indicator that counseling may be beneficial right now.
(615) 375-4337 View (615) 375-4337
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Dr. Lisa Lively Authenticity Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129  (Online Only)
Welcome! We often struggle against the parts of ourselves we deem unlovable. However, when we can meet all parts of ourselves with compassion, we are then able to make desired change. During our work together, we will bolster your inner strength and self-compassion so that you may express yourself authentically and meet your personal goals. Whether you are looking to decrease anxiety, improve your communication skills, or embrace a major life change, we can work toward your goal as a team.
Welcome! We often struggle against the parts of ourselves we deem unlovable. However, when we can meet all parts of ourselves with compassion, we are then able to make desired change. During our work together, we will bolster your inner strength and self-compassion so that you may express yourself authentically and meet your personal goals. Whether you are looking to decrease anxiety, improve your communication skills, or embrace a major life change, we can work toward your goal as a team.
(615) 314-4309 View (615) 314-4309
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Rayne Satterfield, LCSW: The Self-Care Spot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Waitlist for new clients
I’m a Neurodivergent (ND) therapist, offering ND-affirming and trauma-informed therapy. My clients often identify as Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, and/or a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Are you somewhere along the Neurodivergent continuum? Maybe you’re starting to question if this explains your “quirks,” differences, and struggles. Maybe you’re sure about this new identity and need a place to process the grief and relief of it. Or maybe you are well into understanding your Neurodivergence and you just want to show up as yourself and find the right support.
I’m a Neurodivergent (ND) therapist, offering ND-affirming and trauma-informed therapy. My clients often identify as Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, and/or a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Are you somewhere along the Neurodivergent continuum? Maybe you’re starting to question if this explains your “quirks,” differences, and struggles. Maybe you’re sure about this new identity and need a place to process the grief and relief of it. Or maybe you are well into understanding your Neurodivergence and you just want to show up as yourself and find the right support.
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Alex Derry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Alex provides a place for individuals, couples, and families to engage their stories, explore their hearts, and begin to live the life they long for again. His approach is influenced by IFS, EFT, narrative therapy, psychodynamic theories, and existential philosophy. Alex works with people who have experienced life’s heartache and long to find life more fulfilling. He interweaves the IFS approach with his EMDR training to heal trauma and reduce anxiety/ depression. He works with couples to find a common language, allowing for a deeper conversation, healing in areas of relational woundedness, and a more connected relationship.
Alex provides a place for individuals, couples, and families to engage their stories, explore their hearts, and begin to live the life they long for again. His approach is influenced by IFS, EFT, narrative therapy, psychodynamic theories, and existential philosophy. Alex works with people who have experienced life’s heartache and long to find life more fulfilling. He interweaves the IFS approach with his EMDR training to heal trauma and reduce anxiety/ depression. He works with couples to find a common language, allowing for a deeper conversation, healing in areas of relational woundedness, and a more connected relationship.
(615) 813-1897 View (615) 813-1897
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Nashville Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
At Nashville Mental Health, we offer Residential treatment dedicated to providing comprehensive inpatient care for individuals seeking mental health support. Our center is a safe and nurturing environment where you can focus on your well-being with the support of a compassionate team. Our services include individual therapy, group sessions, family counseling, psychiatric care, medical care, and more, all tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, our experienced therapists and counselors are here to guide you.
At Nashville Mental Health, we offer Residential treatment dedicated to providing comprehensive inpatient care for individuals seeking mental health support. Our center is a safe and nurturing environment where you can focus on your well-being with the support of a compassionate team. Our services include individual therapy, group sessions, family counseling, psychiatric care, medical care, and more, all tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, our experienced therapists and counselors are here to guide you.
(629) 206-4382 View (629) 206-4382
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Miranda Willis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPA
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37129  (Online Only)
Weekend, Before-Hours, & After Hours Availability - - - One of the hardest places to exist is a place where you are unfamiliar, unhappy, or uncomfortable with yourself. My desire is to create and nurture an environment where my clients learn to trust themselves and their abilities to navigate successfully through life. Within my practice, I am determined to be a source of unconditional, nonjudgmental support that both empowers and respects each and every client.
Weekend, Before-Hours, & After Hours Availability - - - One of the hardest places to exist is a place where you are unfamiliar, unhappy, or uncomfortable with yourself. My desire is to create and nurture an environment where my clients learn to trust themselves and their abilities to navigate successfully through life. Within my practice, I am determined to be a source of unconditional, nonjudgmental support that both empowers and respects each and every client.
(615) 857-4018 View (615) 857-4018
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Vincent Yanda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
I’m a licensed clinician at Ellie Mental Health in Murfreesboro, TN. I have over a decade of experience working with adults and adolescents of all genders to support them in overcoming the struggles they face in their day-to-day lives. I enjoy working with various populations including LGBTQIA+, veterans, first responders, blended families, and other survivors on various diagnoses like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and substance abuse, just to name a few. I want to work together with my clients to find healthy ways of managing symptoms and triggers in order to gain new perspectives and a sense of fulfillment.
I’m a licensed clinician at Ellie Mental Health in Murfreesboro, TN. I have over a decade of experience working with adults and adolescents of all genders to support them in overcoming the struggles they face in their day-to-day lives. I enjoy working with various populations including LGBTQIA+, veterans, first responders, blended families, and other survivors on various diagnoses like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and substance abuse, just to name a few. I want to work together with my clients to find healthy ways of managing symptoms and triggers in order to gain new perspectives and a sense of fulfillment.
(615) 653-4115 View (615) 653-4115
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Jill Harcrow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
"Speak in such a way that others love to listen to you and listen in such a way that others love to speak to you." We are all going through own our journey through life and many times the path ahead feels and appears impossible. Or maybe there is so much damage from a road that blew up on you and now you can't see which way to go. No matter what age, we can all find pieces of our life that we can control and influence positively even in the midst of impossibility. Anxiety, anger, family conflict, behavioral issues, blended families, stress management. trauma, depression, and the list goes on of things that can impair our daily life.
"Speak in such a way that others love to listen to you and listen in such a way that others love to speak to you." We are all going through own our journey through life and many times the path ahead feels and appears impossible. Or maybe there is so much damage from a road that blew up on you and now you can't see which way to go. No matter what age, we can all find pieces of our life that we can control and influence positively even in the midst of impossibility. Anxiety, anger, family conflict, behavioral issues, blended families, stress management. trauma, depression, and the list goes on of things that can impair our daily life.
(615) 724-1019 View (615) 724-1019
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Sheri Richardt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Are you motivated to feel better at work, home, or school but do not know how? Are you at lunch googling Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Couples Counseling, Divorce, or a new job? Is adulting too hard? I am a clinician with 25 years of experience providing an array of mental health services. I have a background working for large healthcare systems where I provided direct client care, managed teams, trained clinicians in emergency rooms, medical settings, and behavioral health clinics giving me a unique perspective on how to support a wide variety of symptoms. I believe that everyone is capable of healing.
Are you motivated to feel better at work, home, or school but do not know how? Are you at lunch googling Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Couples Counseling, Divorce, or a new job? Is adulting too hard? I am a clinician with 25 years of experience providing an array of mental health services. I have a background working for large healthcare systems where I provided direct client care, managed teams, trained clinicians in emergency rooms, medical settings, and behavioral health clinics giving me a unique perspective on how to support a wide variety of symptoms. I believe that everyone is capable of healing.
(615) 805-6914 View (615) 805-6914
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Michelle Fowler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129  (Online Only)
I have 30 years of experience helping people like yourself overcome stress and obstacles that prevent us from celebrating our relationships and lives. If you want a professional in your corner to listen and help you navigate, I would be honored to be a resource for you. I offer support and guidance—even gently challenging you at times—but you will be the one who decides what course of action you want to take with your life.
I have 30 years of experience helping people like yourself overcome stress and obstacles that prevent us from celebrating our relationships and lives. If you want a professional in your corner to listen and help you navigate, I would be honored to be a resource for you. I offer support and guidance—even gently challenging you at times—but you will be the one who decides what course of action you want to take with your life.
(615) 235-0134 View (615) 235-0134
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Dakota Lawrence
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Hi, I’m Dakota. I’m passionate about helping adults and adolescents heal from the pain of their past and grow into lives that bring them joy and fulfillment. You may be dealing with chronic pain, depression, trauma, or just feel lost or stuck. Let’s work together to figure out what brings you meaning, joy, and peace to your life.
Hi, I’m Dakota. I’m passionate about helping adults and adolescents heal from the pain of their past and grow into lives that bring them joy and fulfillment. You may be dealing with chronic pain, depression, trauma, or just feel lost or stuck. Let’s work together to figure out what brings you meaning, joy, and peace to your life.
(615) 492-9309 View (615) 492-9309
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Tucker-Huggins Associates, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Tucker-Huggins, PLLC is a mental health multi-specialty group established in 2013. Our seasoned therapists provide specialized care to effectively meet each client at their unique point of need. In a comfortable and supportive setting, clients are empowered with tools for making healthy decisions, resolving problems and improving relationships. We are honored to partner with you in your journey toward healing and improved health.
Tucker-Huggins, PLLC is a mental health multi-specialty group established in 2013. Our seasoned therapists provide specialized care to effectively meet each client at their unique point of need. In a comfortable and supportive setting, clients are empowered with tools for making healthy decisions, resolving problems and improving relationships. We are honored to partner with you in your journey toward healing and improved health.
(615) 203-0006 View (615) 203-0006
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Brianna Heitmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37129  (Online Only)
I provide a warm, compassionate, and accepting approach, emphasizing humanistic principles. I believe you have everything you need within you to heal yourself. My role as a therapist is to help guide you to discover your own unique capabilities and qualities so you can connect with your inner self and live a mentally healthier life.
I provide a warm, compassionate, and accepting approach, emphasizing humanistic principles. I believe you have everything you need within you to heal yourself. My role as a therapist is to help guide you to discover your own unique capabilities and qualities so you can connect with your inner self and live a mentally healthier life.
(615) 442-3492 View (615) 442-3492
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Kaylin Flamm Lawrence
Occupational Therapist, MSOT, OTR/L
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Hi, I’m Kaylin. I’m an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping individuals across the life span develop life and work skills, emotional regulation techniques, sensory strategies, interpersonal skills, and grow into a life that brings joy and fulfillment. You may be dealing with difficulties adapting to current life demands or transition periods, struggle with sensory sensitivities, find difficulty with parenting, or are just ready for a hands-on skill and activity-based approach to therapy. Let’s work together to figure out what brings you meaning, independence, and stability in your life.
Hi, I’m Kaylin. I’m an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping individuals across the life span develop life and work skills, emotional regulation techniques, sensory strategies, interpersonal skills, and grow into a life that brings joy and fulfillment. You may be dealing with difficulties adapting to current life demands or transition periods, struggle with sensory sensitivities, find difficulty with parenting, or are just ready for a hands-on skill and activity-based approach to therapy. Let’s work together to figure out what brings you meaning, independence, and stability in your life.
(615) 645-1126 View (615) 645-1126
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Megan Davenport
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Hey there! I’m Megan, the owner and therapist at Moxie Mental Health, LLC. My approach to therapy is collaborative and affable. My main goal in establishing a therapeutic relationship is to meet my clients where they are by focusing on their unique aspirations, talents, and experiences. Life is complex, and while specific diagnoses and interventions are important frameworks for treatment, healing is also achieved through genuine connection and exploration. I aim to be an authentic, kind, and facilitative companion in my clients’ journeys. It would be a joy to get to know you and to assist in the attainment of your goals!
Hey there! I’m Megan, the owner and therapist at Moxie Mental Health, LLC. My approach to therapy is collaborative and affable. My main goal in establishing a therapeutic relationship is to meet my clients where they are by focusing on their unique aspirations, talents, and experiences. Life is complex, and while specific diagnoses and interventions are important frameworks for treatment, healing is also achieved through genuine connection and exploration. I aim to be an authentic, kind, and facilitative companion in my clients’ journeys. It would be a joy to get to know you and to assist in the attainment of your goals!
(629) 468-3632 View (629) 468-3632
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Steven Lawrence
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37128  (Online Only)
Your symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger are your body's way of telling you something's not right! As a child, you may have experienced some sort of failure in your relationships or environment. As a child you compensate for these traumas by creating strategies for survival. Maybe you are a perfectionist, or maybe you find that you give more than you receive, or perhaps you just feel disconnected from yourself and everyone around you? The pain you are experiencing is real, and coping with it just isn't working anymore.
Your symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger are your body's way of telling you something's not right! As a child, you may have experienced some sort of failure in your relationships or environment. As a child you compensate for these traumas by creating strategies for survival. Maybe you are a perfectionist, or maybe you find that you give more than you receive, or perhaps you just feel disconnected from yourself and everyone around you? The pain you are experiencing is real, and coping with it just isn't working anymore.
(208) 682-1417 View (208) 682-1417
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Tim Patton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Greetings! It's a brave thing to make the decision to reach out for help. I am very excited to walk with you on your journey towards finding peace. Many times we feel alone with our issues and that others don’t understand how we feel. It isn’t until we find ourselves in a supportive environment that we recognize how connected we can be with those around us. My values include being my authentic self, understanding your unique experience, and being a solid object of support.
Greetings! It's a brave thing to make the decision to reach out for help. I am very excited to walk with you on your journey towards finding peace. Many times we feel alone with our issues and that others don’t understand how we feel. It isn’t until we find ourselves in a supportive environment that we recognize how connected we can be with those around us. My values include being my authentic self, understanding your unique experience, and being a solid object of support.
(629) 263-7642 View (629) 263-7642
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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.