Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Oak Ridge, TN
I can help you and your child learn how to regulate emotions, develop and maintain meaningful relationships and manage the regular and acute stresses of life.
I can help you and your child learn how to regulate emotions, develop and maintain meaningful relationships and manage the regular and acute stresses of life.
I welcome people with a wide range of life issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and general stress, as well as children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional and attentional problems. My approach is tailored to your needs and goals, but usually includes a focus on understanding how you got where you are. This kind of insight can be vitally important in figuring out a practical way to get to a better place in life. When working with kids and teens, I always involve their parents to some extent, so they can better understand and help their children.
I welcome people with a wide range of life issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and general stress, as well as children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional and attentional problems. My approach is tailored to your needs and goals, but usually includes a focus on understanding how you got where you are. This kind of insight can be vitally important in figuring out a practical way to get to a better place in life. When working with kids and teens, I always involve their parents to some extent, so they can better understand and help their children.
Tim Sutherland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
The decision to begin counseling or therapy is a very important, very personal step. My first priority is to relate to each person, couple or family as unique. Everyone has strengths & positive qualities that can be drawn on to help make therapy a positive, enriching, and productive experience. Let's work together so you can live your best life. No matter where you've been or what you've been through or how much money you have or don't have, there's ALWAYS hope! You can get an appointment within the next 7 days. Finances should never stand between you & getting really good counseling or coaching.
The decision to begin counseling or therapy is a very important, very personal step. My first priority is to relate to each person, couple or family as unique. Everyone has strengths & positive qualities that can be drawn on to help make therapy a positive, enriching, and productive experience. Let's work together so you can live your best life. No matter where you've been or what you've been through or how much money you have or don't have, there's ALWAYS hope! You can get an appointment within the next 7 days. Finances should never stand between you & getting really good counseling or coaching.
Update: I am currently on maternity leave until mid-December! - I am passionate about providing a safe and welcoming space for people to receive support and heal. I care deeply about meeting clients where they are and tailoring sessions to their specific needs. In my work with clients, I strive to create a space in which we can become curious about patterns that are no longer working, and how they might have developed in the first place. I help people develop more effective ways of coping, and I support them in changing the ways they relate to themselves and others.
Update: I am currently on maternity leave until mid-December! - I am passionate about providing a safe and welcoming space for people to receive support and heal. I care deeply about meeting clients where they are and tailoring sessions to their specific needs. In my work with clients, I strive to create a space in which we can become curious about patterns that are no longer working, and how they might have developed in the first place. I help people develop more effective ways of coping, and I support them in changing the ways they relate to themselves and others.
Sarah Williamson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
I hope to work with you to make the next steps on the road to improving yourself. We can work together on recognizing unhelpful thoughts, feelings, or behaviors and discover new ways to overcome them. Ultimately, the therapeutic relationship is based on trust, honesty, and a mutual interest in the betterment of your life.
I hope to work with you to make the next steps on the road to improving yourself. We can work together on recognizing unhelpful thoughts, feelings, or behaviors and discover new ways to overcome them. Ultimately, the therapeutic relationship is based on trust, honesty, and a mutual interest in the betterment of your life.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of anxiety or depression and feeling like it will never end? Are you feeling so weighed down by trauma and pain that you are unable to enjoy your daily life? Are you struggling in your relationship and looking for answers? Maybe you’re tired of looking around and seeing others happy and wondering what is wrong with you. Maybe you have a neurodivergent brain, and have no idea how to thrive in the adversity that comes along with it. Maybe you are trying to break the cycle of generational trauma, and looking for support.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of anxiety or depression and feeling like it will never end? Are you feeling so weighed down by trauma and pain that you are unable to enjoy your daily life? Are you struggling in your relationship and looking for answers? Maybe you’re tired of looking around and seeing others happy and wondering what is wrong with you. Maybe you have a neurodivergent brain, and have no idea how to thrive in the adversity that comes along with it. Maybe you are trying to break the cycle of generational trauma, and looking for support.
Ken O’Hearn
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, MHSP(t), MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
I am accepting new clients and taking in-network Cigna Insurance. As a former USAF Combat Medic and civilian paramedic with over two decades of experience, I have dedicated my life to serving others in times of crisis. Witnessing the toll that trauma takes on individuals firsthand, I made the profound decision to transition from the front lines of emergency response to the forefront of mental health care. Driven by the loss of my comrades and friends to the silent battles of PTSD, I embarked on a new journey to make a difference in a different capacity.
I am accepting new clients and taking in-network Cigna Insurance. As a former USAF Combat Medic and civilian paramedic with over two decades of experience, I have dedicated my life to serving others in times of crisis. Witnessing the toll that trauma takes on individuals firsthand, I made the profound decision to transition from the front lines of emergency response to the forefront of mental health care. Driven by the loss of my comrades and friends to the silent battles of PTSD, I embarked on a new journey to make a difference in a different capacity.
Life is both wonderful and full of struggles. I believe each person in this world has a vastly complex and unique experience which can sometimes prove to be overwhelming. I feel that building a connection with a safe, qualified, and compassionate person can help one navigate through life's obstacles as well as celebrate in times of joy.
Life is both wonderful and full of struggles. I believe each person in this world has a vastly complex and unique experience which can sometimes prove to be overwhelming. I feel that building a connection with a safe, qualified, and compassionate person can help one navigate through life's obstacles as well as celebrate in times of joy.
Sabrina Peterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
Welcome to my practice! You inspire me! It takes a great deal of courage to reach out and ask for help and I admire that! Sometimes our expected life path shifts and it can feel extremely overwhelming to find our footing and get back on track to living the life we deserve. My blended therapeutic approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness can help you do just that. I strongly believe that in order to make meaningful changes in our lives, we have to get to the core beliefs (both about the self and about the world we live in) that are driving our behaviors.
Welcome to my practice! You inspire me! It takes a great deal of courage to reach out and ask for help and I admire that! Sometimes our expected life path shifts and it can feel extremely overwhelming to find our footing and get back on track to living the life we deserve. My blended therapeutic approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness can help you do just that. I strongly believe that in order to make meaningful changes in our lives, we have to get to the core beliefs (both about the self and about the world we live in) that are driving our behaviors.
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Jordan Teige-Evans
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC, CCTP, EMDR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37932
I have over ten years of experience and have expertise in PTSD, CPTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, dissociation, attachment issues and boundary setting. I will help you gain a better understanding of yourself and the problems you are experiencing while assisting you with building a strong set of skills to be able to cope adaptively and heal. My specialty is trauma work and incorporating the use of EMDR as well as somatic approaches. I see clients both in person (TN) and virtually (IL, FL, SC).
I have over ten years of experience and have expertise in PTSD, CPTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, dissociation, attachment issues and boundary setting. I will help you gain a better understanding of yourself and the problems you are experiencing while assisting you with building a strong set of skills to be able to cope adaptively and heal. My specialty is trauma work and incorporating the use of EMDR as well as somatic approaches. I see clients both in person (TN) and virtually (IL, FL, SC).
Joshua Coy Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clinton, TN 37717
I know that seeking help can be overwhelming and there are many qualified individuals who could help you, but you need a therapist who is a good fit for you. Consider if I am this "good fit". I believe I have the unique ability to connect with my clients, and they with me. This can be done through empathy. Empathy is the experience of understanding another persons thoughts, feelings, and conditions from their point of view. I work hard at doing this with every individual and their unique experiences. Irvin Yalom, a renowned psychologist, suggested, therapy is mostly a process of removing obstacle
I know that seeking help can be overwhelming and there are many qualified individuals who could help you, but you need a therapist who is a good fit for you. Consider if I am this "good fit". I believe I have the unique ability to connect with my clients, and they with me. This can be done through empathy. Empathy is the experience of understanding another persons thoughts, feelings, and conditions from their point of view. I work hard at doing this with every individual and their unique experiences. Irvin Yalom, a renowned psychologist, suggested, therapy is mostly a process of removing obstacle
Sara Jane Tinker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, SEP®
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37932 (Online Only)
Want restored self-worth, healthy patterns to get needs met, and a loving, authentic relationship? Desire more friends? Less over-thinking, over-reacting? Life in the present moment? Peace? End worry? I combine Somatic Experiencing, Attachment Work, & EMDR to help heal broken hearts & childhood wounds; or specific needs for recovery from stress, trauma, accidents, illness, assault, chronic pain, betrayal, loss, infidelity, or breakups; easing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, mood swings, PTSD & Complex Trauma, or addictive behaviors. I work with couples, individuals, & the range of personality and mood disorders.
Want restored self-worth, healthy patterns to get needs met, and a loving, authentic relationship? Desire more friends? Less over-thinking, over-reacting? Life in the present moment? Peace? End worry? I combine Somatic Experiencing, Attachment Work, & EMDR to help heal broken hearts & childhood wounds; or specific needs for recovery from stress, trauma, accidents, illness, assault, chronic pain, betrayal, loss, infidelity, or breakups; easing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, mood swings, PTSD & Complex Trauma, or addictive behaviors. I work with couples, individuals, & the range of personality and mood disorders.
Bojana Staley ⎮ Relational And Childhood Trauma Recovery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37932
Waitlist for new clients
I help adults heal from childhood abuse, relational trauma, and toxic shame, including issues of sexual, physical, and spiritual abuse. You've had life-changing, stressful experiences that have left you feeling lost, angry, and scared. It could be a traumatic childhood or adulthood event, a serious health diagnosis, or a heartbreaking loss. Whether it came suddenly or was expected, you feel alone and unsure how to move forward. Your loved ones care but don't know how to help. You need someone who understands your pain and can help you piece your life back together, so you can feel whole again.
I help adults heal from childhood abuse, relational trauma, and toxic shame, including issues of sexual, physical, and spiritual abuse. You've had life-changing, stressful experiences that have left you feeling lost, angry, and scared. It could be a traumatic childhood or adulthood event, a serious health diagnosis, or a heartbreaking loss. Whether it came suddenly or was expected, you feel alone and unsure how to move forward. Your loved ones care but don't know how to help. You need someone who understands your pain and can help you piece your life back together, so you can feel whole again.
Welcome to Knoxville's Premier Center for Counseling & Psychological Services. We have multiple licensed Psychologists who are currently accepting new patients. We are trained as generalists and therefore are able to work with a wide range of presenting concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, women's issues, perinatal issues, self-harm, OCD, sports performance issues and more. We provide individual, couples, and group therapy. Call today to schedule your first appointment!
Welcome to Knoxville's Premier Center for Counseling & Psychological Services. We have multiple licensed Psychologists who are currently accepting new patients. We are trained as generalists and therefore are able to work with a wide range of presenting concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, women's issues, perinatal issues, self-harm, OCD, sports performance issues and more. We provide individual, couples, and group therapy. Call today to schedule your first appointment!
Amanda Hargis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37931
Waitlist for new clients
We heal best in the presence of others. A trusting relationship is key to this process and you’ve already taken one of the most difficult steps…to let another into this space with you. Everyone can benefit from shared space and time with a neutral ally. I have over a decade of experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds with various relational needs. My clients describe me as approachable, present, empathetic, authentic, knowledgeable, & candid. Understanding our relational patterns, the impacts of our experiences, & our nervous system cues are essential in shaping new ways of being.
We heal best in the presence of others. A trusting relationship is key to this process and you’ve already taken one of the most difficult steps…to let another into this space with you. Everyone can benefit from shared space and time with a neutral ally. I have over a decade of experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds with various relational needs. My clients describe me as approachable, present, empathetic, authentic, knowledgeable, & candid. Understanding our relational patterns, the impacts of our experiences, & our nervous system cues are essential in shaping new ways of being.
Timothy Olson - Marital Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Farragut, TN 37934 (Online Only)
“We keep having the same argument over and over. After 20 years, we still can’t move past this issue—are we beyond hope?” The good news is that there is always hope, and it comes from a deeper source. With God’s guidance, no challenge is too great to overcome. Whether you’ve faced difficulties for weeks or decades, couples counseling can help you find healing and restoration. Through faith and commitment, we will work together to break through what once seemed impossible, trusting that God can renew even the most strained relationships.
“We keep having the same argument over and over. After 20 years, we still can’t move past this issue—are we beyond hope?” The good news is that there is always hope, and it comes from a deeper source. With God’s guidance, no challenge is too great to overcome. Whether you’ve faced difficulties for weeks or decades, couples counseling can help you find healing and restoration. Through faith and commitment, we will work together to break through what once seemed impossible, trusting that God can renew even the most strained relationships.
Through working with people from all walks of life, I have seen trauma's life-altering impact. Maybe you have experienced an accident, loss, or assault, or maybe you witnessed a horrendous crime or suffered from verbal or emotional abuse. Whatever your experience with trauma has been, and however this may be affecting you now, there is help and hope available for you.
Through working with people from all walks of life, I have seen trauma's life-altering impact. Maybe you have experienced an accident, loss, or assault, or maybe you witnessed a horrendous crime or suffered from verbal or emotional abuse. Whatever your experience with trauma has been, and however this may be affecting you now, there is help and hope available for you.
Online Therapists
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.
Lacy Allen Watkins Counseling Services
Counselor, LMHC, CAP, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
My specialties include maternal mental health (Perinatal Mood & Anxiety), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (BTTI & NOCD trained), anxiety disorders, depression, veteran's issues, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, and distance counseling (therapy using video conferencing, tele-mental health).
Are your fears keeping you from reaching your highest potential? Are you struggling with frightening, intrusive thoughts and persistent doubts? Do you feel overwhelmed and uneasy? Fears can cause us a great deal of pain. Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. Whether you struggle with emotional distress or are interested in personal growth, using evidence-based practices, I will guide you on a path of problem exploration and assist you in eliciting your own solutions and overcoming fears that have held you back. Let me guide you on a journey of recovery.
My specialties include maternal mental health (Perinatal Mood & Anxiety), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (BTTI & NOCD trained), anxiety disorders, depression, veteran's issues, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, and distance counseling (therapy using video conferencing, tele-mental health).
Are your fears keeping you from reaching your highest potential? Are you struggling with frightening, intrusive thoughts and persistent doubts? Do you feel overwhelmed and uneasy? Fears can cause us a great deal of pain. Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. Whether you struggle with emotional distress or are interested in personal growth, using evidence-based practices, I will guide you on a path of problem exploration and assist you in eliciting your own solutions and overcoming fears that have held you back. Let me guide you on a journey of recovery.
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 in TN, IL and FL. Starting therapy is a significant step in anyone's journey, and finding the right fit can feel overwhelming! I am deeply committed to providing a safe and comfortable space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings with curiosity and openness. My approach integrates an Interpersonal Process framework with key elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Person-Centered Therapy. This combination allows us to build a solid foundation of skills and trust, essential for effective therapy and meaningful progress.
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 in TN, IL and FL. Starting therapy is a significant step in anyone's journey, and finding the right fit can feel overwhelming! I am deeply committed to providing a safe and comfortable space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings with curiosity and openness. My approach integrates an Interpersonal Process framework with key elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Person-Centered Therapy. This combination allows us to build a solid foundation of skills and trust, essential for effective therapy and meaningful progress.
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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.