Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Austin, TX
Chrissie Hartley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78757
Through a strong belief in the therapeutic relationship, I maintain unconditional acceptance of my clients while guiding them in the changes they desire. I provide psychotherapy to adults who struggle with intense emotions and self defeating or impulsive behaviors. I utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients improve their overall quality of life and well-being by increasing their ability to regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, improve interpersonal effectiveness and increase mindfulness.
Through a strong belief in the therapeutic relationship, I maintain unconditional acceptance of my clients while guiding them in the changes they desire. I provide psychotherapy to adults who struggle with intense emotions and self defeating or impulsive behaviors. I utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients improve their overall quality of life and well-being by increasing their ability to regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, improve interpersonal effectiveness and increase mindfulness.
Dr. Yulonda Washington
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 73301
The journey of life is unique for everyone. I want to be a part of your unique journey by helping you navigate the intricate chapters of your unique story. Together we can write your story expressing your true emotions using integrative systemic therapies. It is my passion to assist you to effectively communicate through true emotions, help you navigate life realizing and using your own strengths, while empowering you to live your best life. I believe you have the power to live your journey happy, fulfilled, and mindful of every moment.
The journey of life is unique for everyone. I want to be a part of your unique journey by helping you navigate the intricate chapters of your unique story. Together we can write your story expressing your true emotions using integrative systemic therapies. It is my passion to assist you to effectively communicate through true emotions, help you navigate life realizing and using your own strengths, while empowering you to live your best life. I believe you have the power to live your journey happy, fulfilled, and mindful of every moment.
Doree Putnam-Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 73301
Are you feeing overwhelmed by daily life or like things are out of control? I might be able to help. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to help you better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Through techniques like ART(Accelerated Resolution therapy), Brainspotting, mindfulness, dialectical and cognitive behavioral approaches, you can learn how to accept your life and start living in the present not the past. You will gain insight into long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Are you feeing overwhelmed by daily life or like things are out of control? I might be able to help. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to help you better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Through techniques like ART(Accelerated Resolution therapy), Brainspotting, mindfulness, dialectical and cognitive behavioral approaches, you can learn how to accept your life and start living in the present not the past. You will gain insight into long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I specialize in three types of clients - couples hanging on by a thread, men who are less than thrilled at the idea of attending therapy, and individuals that live under a constant state of performance pressure. As someone who has lived and survived all three of these scenarios personally, I've got a ton of empathy and a box of tools ready for people motivated to achieve change. Whether you're picking up the pieces from infidelity, exhausted from fighting about the same tired topics, or struggling to escape the voices in your head that beat you down, I'm honored to pull up a chair next you and begin sorting through the mess.
I specialize in three types of clients - couples hanging on by a thread, men who are less than thrilled at the idea of attending therapy, and individuals that live under a constant state of performance pressure. As someone who has lived and survived all three of these scenarios personally, I've got a ton of empathy and a box of tools ready for people motivated to achieve change. Whether you're picking up the pieces from infidelity, exhausted from fighting about the same tired topics, or struggling to escape the voices in your head that beat you down, I'm honored to pull up a chair next you and begin sorting through the mess.
Joseph Heggins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78732 (Online Only)
I specialize in providing compassionate support for individuals facing challenges such as complex PTSD, chronic depression, anxiety accompanied by panic attacks, and navigating the mental health landscape for gay and bisexual men. Additionally, I am dedicated to supporting the mental wellness of Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC), those in recovery, and individuals striving to cultivate fulfilling relationships with friends and family. Take the first step towards a brighter tomorrow with personalized care and understanding.
I specialize in providing compassionate support for individuals facing challenges such as complex PTSD, chronic depression, anxiety accompanied by panic attacks, and navigating the mental health landscape for gay and bisexual men. Additionally, I am dedicated to supporting the mental wellness of Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC), those in recovery, and individuals striving to cultivate fulfilling relationships with friends and family. Take the first step towards a brighter tomorrow with personalized care and understanding.
Marcelle Abusalbi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
Think of labels like "too emotional," "angry," "lazy," "clingy," "burden." From the moment we arrive in this world, we begin taking in messages from others - from our parents, relationship partners, teachers at school, friends, dates, and coworkers. Labels have the power to shape how we see ourselves. For example, the kid struggling with undiagnosed ADHD being told "you're disorganized and careless" in middle school will likely become the relationship partner with insecurities about self worth. Therapy is about discovering these core beliefs and then delving into when and where they came from in order to uncover your genuine self.
Think of labels like "too emotional," "angry," "lazy," "clingy," "burden." From the moment we arrive in this world, we begin taking in messages from others - from our parents, relationship partners, teachers at school, friends, dates, and coworkers. Labels have the power to shape how we see ourselves. For example, the kid struggling with undiagnosed ADHD being told "you're disorganized and careless" in middle school will likely become the relationship partner with insecurities about self worth. Therapy is about discovering these core beliefs and then delving into when and where they came from in order to uncover your genuine self.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist committed to helping you build a life worth living. I work with a variety of issues including recovering from trauma, coping with chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and learning to manage emotions. My approach is to work collaboratively with you to learn new behaviors and skills to replace ineffective patterns of behavior that are interfering in your life.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist committed to helping you build a life worth living. I work with a variety of issues including recovering from trauma, coping with chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and learning to manage emotions. My approach is to work collaboratively with you to learn new behaviors and skills to replace ineffective patterns of behavior that are interfering in your life.
Bobbi Ai Marsh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78705
Waitlist for new clients
The ideal client is a one who participates in therapy with a strong desire to learn and create personal, and interpersonal growth. One that shows courage in reaching out for help, and acknowledging their imperfections as true strengths. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, relational challenges, interpersonal challenges, grief and loss, anger, substance use/abuse, or simply wishing to understand their own process better. Therapy is a process which must enlist mutual trust and respect of the client, and therapist, in order to create a refreshed perspective to heal old wounds and patterns.
The ideal client is a one who participates in therapy with a strong desire to learn and create personal, and interpersonal growth. One that shows courage in reaching out for help, and acknowledging their imperfections as true strengths. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, relational challenges, interpersonal challenges, grief and loss, anger, substance use/abuse, or simply wishing to understand their own process better. Therapy is a process which must enlist mutual trust and respect of the client, and therapist, in order to create a refreshed perspective to heal old wounds and patterns.
I believe that God is at the center of our existence, and healing requires aligning our hearts and minds toward God. Many of the Muslims I speak to struggle to connect their faith with their cultural and personal identity. Growing up with emotionally immature parents and an authoritarian image of God has left them feeling disconnected from faith, family, and their authentic self. My clients know I've been there. For them, it is refreshing to talk to an imperfect human who gets it, and knows how to overcome the struggles they currently face.
I believe that God is at the center of our existence, and healing requires aligning our hearts and minds toward God. Many of the Muslims I speak to struggle to connect their faith with their cultural and personal identity. Growing up with emotionally immature parents and an authoritarian image of God has left them feeling disconnected from faith, family, and their authentic self. My clients know I've been there. For them, it is refreshing to talk to an imperfect human who gets it, and knows how to overcome the struggles they currently face.
Is it difficult to remember the last time you felt truly happy? Do you feel overwhelmed by catering to the emotional needs of others while having no time to discover and address your own needs? Have previous traumatic experiences made interpersonal relationships and the world in general feel consistently unsafe for you? Katie can normalize and validate these struggles while helping you to build a life worth living where you can acknowledge and experience your emotions without fear of being overwhelmed by them.
Is it difficult to remember the last time you felt truly happy? Do you feel overwhelmed by catering to the emotional needs of others while having no time to discover and address your own needs? Have previous traumatic experiences made interpersonal relationships and the world in general feel consistently unsafe for you? Katie can normalize and validate these struggles while helping you to build a life worth living where you can acknowledge and experience your emotions without fear of being overwhelmed by them.
Thank you for considering me to be a part of your mental health journey. Reaching out for help as an individual or a parent can be anxiety provoking and it is my goal to be as transparent about therapy and mental health treatment as possible to ensure you feel comfortable with choosing me to be your therapist. I have experience working with adults and teens who experience suicidal ideation and self-harm, impulsive behavior, mood swings, anger outbursts, depressive episodes, and anxiety symptoms. I'm trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and various parenting interventions. I am also a certified Sandtray Therapy provider.
Thank you for considering me to be a part of your mental health journey. Reaching out for help as an individual or a parent can be anxiety provoking and it is my goal to be as transparent about therapy and mental health treatment as possible to ensure you feel comfortable with choosing me to be your therapist. I have experience working with adults and teens who experience suicidal ideation and self-harm, impulsive behavior, mood swings, anger outbursts, depressive episodes, and anxiety symptoms. I'm trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and various parenting interventions. I am also a certified Sandtray Therapy provider.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a doctorate in Creativity and Spirituality. I'm passionate about being fully present with my clients while supporting their growth and transformation. I find there is inherent wisdom in body, mind, and spirit that, when supported, seeks opportunities to heal and balance. One of my specialties is LGBTQIA affirmative therapy. I also love working with artists and creators and weaving elements of creativity into the therapeutic experience. I'm comfortable with integrating spiritual issues, somatic therapies, medical concerns, and dealing with grief.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a doctorate in Creativity and Spirituality. I'm passionate about being fully present with my clients while supporting their growth and transformation. I find there is inherent wisdom in body, mind, and spirit that, when supported, seeks opportunities to heal and balance. One of my specialties is LGBTQIA affirmative therapy. I also love working with artists and creators and weaving elements of creativity into the therapeutic experience. I'm comfortable with integrating spiritual issues, somatic therapies, medical concerns, and dealing with grief.
Do you wonder what it takes to develop and maintain healthy relationships in your life? Do you find yourself repeating unhelpful patterns you don't know how to change? Perhaps you struggle to navigate conflict effectively. Do you find as you care for others, you neglect your own needs? Perhaps you struggle to express anger effectively in your relationships. Relationships are often perplexing. As much as we all want to be close to others, maintaining healthy intimacy, without losing our sense of self, is no easy task. It can be difficult to know how to assert healthy boundaries and find authentic connection with others.
Do you wonder what it takes to develop and maintain healthy relationships in your life? Do you find yourself repeating unhelpful patterns you don't know how to change? Perhaps you struggle to navigate conflict effectively. Do you find as you care for others, you neglect your own needs? Perhaps you struggle to express anger effectively in your relationships. Relationships are often perplexing. As much as we all want to be close to others, maintaining healthy intimacy, without losing our sense of self, is no easy task. It can be difficult to know how to assert healthy boundaries and find authentic connection with others.
Sheila Maglaris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78735
Sometimes life can feel lonely, stuck and meaningless. We live in a world that encourages us to cut off from our feelings, from our sense of being truly alive. When we do this, we can begin to feel rigid, anxious, depressed and empty. I am passionate about helping adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem and relationship issues. My approach is to help you connect to your body and emotions in a way that helps you know yourself more deeply, feel more confident in your decisions. Using these methods, we can help, pull you out of depression & anxiety spirals.
Sometimes life can feel lonely, stuck and meaningless. We live in a world that encourages us to cut off from our feelings, from our sense of being truly alive. When we do this, we can begin to feel rigid, anxious, depressed and empty. I am passionate about helping adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem and relationship issues. My approach is to help you connect to your body and emotions in a way that helps you know yourself more deeply, feel more confident in your decisions. Using these methods, we can help, pull you out of depression & anxiety spirals.
I have collected compasses all my life. Being able to orient ourselves in this world is essential and ongoing work. The therapeutic process is one way to find True North again after a trauma, or in the regular course of life. I have been in clinical practice for over 25 years and I am equipped with many tools and approaches to tailor the therapeutic experience to meet your needs.
I have collected compasses all my life. Being able to orient ourselves in this world is essential and ongoing work. The therapeutic process is one way to find True North again after a trauma, or in the regular course of life. I have been in clinical practice for over 25 years and I am equipped with many tools and approaches to tailor the therapeutic experience to meet your needs.
I understand that making life changes can feel overwhelming. I want to put you at ease and make this as easy as possible. First, I'd like to get to know each other and build trust. I'll explain a variety of therapies that might be a good match for you; people do best when they chose their own treatment. Next, we'll practice new strategies, based in research, to create the life you want. I'll guide you through a process of change tailored to fit your particular identities and background (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, religious affiliation, US native or non-native, etc.).
I understand that making life changes can feel overwhelming. I want to put you at ease and make this as easy as possible. First, I'd like to get to know each other and build trust. I'll explain a variety of therapies that might be a good match for you; people do best when they chose their own treatment. Next, we'll practice new strategies, based in research, to create the life you want. I'll guide you through a process of change tailored to fit your particular identities and background (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, religious affiliation, US native or non-native, etc.).
Austin Parsons
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
If you're looking for lasting change, more fulfilling relationships, and meaningful connection, then let's begin. Whatever brings you to therapy, there is hope. Together we will observe how the events in your life have formed deep rooted beliefs about how the world will respond to you. I believe that change happens in the context of relationships. Our therapeutic relationship will work to ease your distress and equip you towards transformation. We will experience pain in life, but I believe we are not meant to experience it alone.
If you're looking for lasting change, more fulfilling relationships, and meaningful connection, then let's begin. Whatever brings you to therapy, there is hope. Together we will observe how the events in your life have formed deep rooted beliefs about how the world will respond to you. I believe that change happens in the context of relationships. Our therapeutic relationship will work to ease your distress and equip you towards transformation. We will experience pain in life, but I believe we are not meant to experience it alone.
Darla Dawn Absher
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Dr. Darla Absher is a a Licensed Professional Counselor, Supervisor LPC-S #62089, located in Austin and Bastrop, Texas. Dr. Absher treats the full spectrum of disorders and life adjustments. I received my Master of Arts in Counseling from St. Edward's University, in Austin, Texas in August 2005. In 2003, I received my Master of Arts in Human Services from St. Edward's. In 2001 I graduated from St. Edward's University with a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Psychology. In December 2011, I graduated from Argosy University in Dallas, Texas with a Doctor of Clinical Psychology.
Dr. Darla Absher is a a Licensed Professional Counselor, Supervisor LPC-S #62089, located in Austin and Bastrop, Texas. Dr. Absher treats the full spectrum of disorders and life adjustments. I received my Master of Arts in Counseling from St. Edward's University, in Austin, Texas in August 2005. In 2003, I received my Master of Arts in Human Services from St. Edward's. In 2001 I graduated from St. Edward's University with a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Psychology. In December 2011, I graduated from Argosy University in Dallas, Texas with a Doctor of Clinical Psychology.
I have provided evaluation and treatment for individuals who experience difficulties from the combination of psychological symptoms and chronic medical conditions. In particular, I have worked extensively with individuals experiencing both chronic pain (specific or generalized chronic pain, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches) and symptoms of depressive/anxiety-related disorders. I have worked extensively with individuals experiencing chronic medical conditions and personality-related disorders. Often, chronic pain, leads to development or worsening of psychological symptoms. Whether an individual's psychological symptoms existed prior to or developed after his or her chronic medical condition, I offer treatment toward an increase quality of life.
I have provided evaluation and treatment for individuals who experience difficulties from the combination of psychological symptoms and chronic medical conditions. In particular, I have worked extensively with individuals experiencing both chronic pain (specific or generalized chronic pain, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches) and symptoms of depressive/anxiety-related disorders. I have worked extensively with individuals experiencing chronic medical conditions and personality-related disorders. Often, chronic pain, leads to development or worsening of psychological symptoms. Whether an individual's psychological symptoms existed prior to or developed after his or her chronic medical condition, I offer treatment toward an increase quality of life.
Often times life feels overwhelming and in the overwhelm we can turn to unhealthy coping strategies to feel safe. What was supposed to just be a one time way to cope quickly turns into a daily practice that now feels paralyzing and you aren't sure how to stop. A lot of the clients I work with struggle to break these unhealthy patterns of coping and implement more adaptive ways to manage their struggles. I come alongside each of my clients to help them unpack the overwhelm and get to a place where they can access healthier ways to cope.
Often times life feels overwhelming and in the overwhelm we can turn to unhealthy coping strategies to feel safe. What was supposed to just be a one time way to cope quickly turns into a daily practice that now feels paralyzing and you aren't sure how to stop. A lot of the clients I work with struggle to break these unhealthy patterns of coping and implement more adaptive ways to manage their struggles. I come alongside each of my clients to help them unpack the overwhelm and get to a place where they can access healthier ways to cope.
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