Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Pleasant Grove, UT

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Rae Oakley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062  (Online Only)
Trauma and EMDR are my passions due to personal experiences with PTSD and the healing I’ve witnessed and experienced through EMDR. Currently licensed in both Utah and Wyoming. I have worked with individuals in a generalized practice experience including anxiety, depression, OCD, suicidality, childhood abuse, etc... Am gaining an increased skill level with those who have experienced PTSD, complex PTSD, Dissociative Disorders (general), & Dissociative Identity Disorder. Attachment Theory, Adaptive Information Processing Model, Polyvagal Theory and Systems Theory are the bases from which I work.
Trauma and EMDR are my passions due to personal experiences with PTSD and the healing I’ve witnessed and experienced through EMDR. Currently licensed in both Utah and Wyoming. I have worked with individuals in a generalized practice experience including anxiety, depression, OCD, suicidality, childhood abuse, etc... Am gaining an increased skill level with those who have experienced PTSD, complex PTSD, Dissociative Disorders (general), & Dissociative Identity Disorder. Attachment Theory, Adaptive Information Processing Model, Polyvagal Theory and Systems Theory are the bases from which I work.
(385) 220-6922 View (385) 220-6922
Ryan Judson
Counselor, MEd, CMHC
Verified Verified
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
My typical client is seeking relief from their painful past, however recent or remote, and a clearer path in the present and future. That includes mostly individuals, but also many couples that are looking to repair relationships, harmed by individual trauma or other circumstances.
My typical client is seeking relief from their painful past, however recent or remote, and a clearer path in the present and future. That includes mostly individuals, but also many couples that are looking to repair relationships, harmed by individual trauma or other circumstances.
(801) 701-7164 View (801) 701-7164
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Isabel Otanez-Ortiz
Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
I know that sometimes in life we reach a point where we feel stuck, but there is hope. My ideal patient is focused upon personal growth and healing. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, couples and marriage concerns, OCD, among other issues we face in life, therapy can help. You don't have to do this alone. You are probably looking for a way to break these patterns, and there is. I help clients work through trauma and leave the unhealthy patterns that may have been useful for them in the past, but are now getting in the way of the life they want to live.
I know that sometimes in life we reach a point where we feel stuck, but there is hope. My ideal patient is focused upon personal growth and healing. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, couples and marriage concerns, OCD, among other issues we face in life, therapy can help. You don't have to do this alone. You are probably looking for a way to break these patterns, and there is. I help clients work through trauma and leave the unhealthy patterns that may have been useful for them in the past, but are now getting in the way of the life they want to live.
(385) 324-3942 View (385) 324-3942
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Jordan L. Rascon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
I have worked extensively with individuals suffering from traumatic experiences, attachment issues, stress related disorders, faith transitions, anxiety and depression. I use a variety of frameworks including EMDR, Poly-Vagal Theory, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and many others to help individuals find their own happiness and work through challenges in life.
I have worked extensively with individuals suffering from traumatic experiences, attachment issues, stress related disorders, faith transitions, anxiety and depression. I use a variety of frameworks including EMDR, Poly-Vagal Theory, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and many others to help individuals find their own happiness and work through challenges in life.
(801) 919-8097 View (801) 919-8097
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Melissa H Smith
Psychologist, PhD, CEDS, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Balance Health & Healing is made up of mental health professionals committed to providing specialized treatment for those struggling with eating disorders and associated concerns. As a private, specialized clinic, we have the ability to provide tailored services to those striving to find balance in all facets of their lives. For many who struggle with eating disorders, true healing can seem elusive. Yet, healing is real and can be achieved. It often takes diligent, focused work with a specialized treatment team. Balance Health & Healing strives to partner with those seeking peace, health and healing in their lives.
Balance Health & Healing is made up of mental health professionals committed to providing specialized treatment for those struggling with eating disorders and associated concerns. As a private, specialized clinic, we have the ability to provide tailored services to those striving to find balance in all facets of their lives. For many who struggle with eating disorders, true healing can seem elusive. Yet, healing is real and can be achieved. It often takes diligent, focused work with a specialized treatment team. Balance Health & Healing strives to partner with those seeking peace, health and healing in their lives.
(801) 663-7907 View (801) 663-7907
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Hanna Hopkinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
I know that coming to therapy can be scary, especially for the first time. Change can be scary. But the truth is that we could all use extra help and support sometimes. As a clinician, I work hard to build a safe and comfortable space for people to show up as they are—to give them room to be whoever they need to be. I believe that through this type of environment, people are better able to grow and heal.
I know that coming to therapy can be scary, especially for the first time. Change can be scary. But the truth is that we could all use extra help and support sometimes. As a clinician, I work hard to build a safe and comfortable space for people to show up as they are—to give them room to be whoever they need to be. I believe that through this type of environment, people are better able to grow and heal.
(385) 458-4048 View (385) 458-4048
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Mary Seaquist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Are you desperate to find peace and relief? Are you stuck in negative patterns or unmotivated? Are you shutting down or having panic attacks? Do you feel distant from those you love? Has your personal or professional life been affected negatively? Addiction, betrayal, broken trust, loss of hope, grief, overwhelm and genetics can all trigger mental health issues. These can manifest as depression, anxiety, irritability, anger outbursts and shutdown disrupting personal functioning and family relationships. My compassionate approach combined with effective therapeutic skills and tools can help you heal and restore relationships.
Are you desperate to find peace and relief? Are you stuck in negative patterns or unmotivated? Are you shutting down or having panic attacks? Do you feel distant from those you love? Has your personal or professional life been affected negatively? Addiction, betrayal, broken trust, loss of hope, grief, overwhelm and genetics can all trigger mental health issues. These can manifest as depression, anxiety, irritability, anger outbursts and shutdown disrupting personal functioning and family relationships. My compassionate approach combined with effective therapeutic skills and tools can help you heal and restore relationships.
(385) 284-0153 View (385) 284-0153
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Penelope Lynn Bergeron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
I specialize in working with teens and adults who struggle with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation and victims of abuse. I like to involve parents in the process so that it is a team approach and everyone can utilize skills to help each other. I also work with adults struggling with depression, anxiety and life changes. I enjoy teaching skills and tools to implement in daily life.
I specialize in working with teens and adults who struggle with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation and victims of abuse. I like to involve parents in the process so that it is a team approach and everyone can utilize skills to help each other. I also work with adults struggling with depression, anxiety and life changes. I enjoy teaching skills and tools to implement in daily life.
(385) 323-3153 View (385) 323-3153
Freyja Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
I provide individual therapy for adults, adolescents, and children. I also provide couples therapy, family therapy, pre-marital therapy, and parental training. Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, pornography, addictions, behavioral issues, self confidence building, and relationship improvements are some of the issues that I treat in my practice.
I provide individual therapy for adults, adolescents, and children. I also provide couples therapy, family therapy, pre-marital therapy, and parental training. Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, pornography, addictions, behavioral issues, self confidence building, and relationship improvements are some of the issues that I treat in my practice.
(801) 893-7929 View (801) 893-7929
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Tessa Singleton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
I work with children, teens, adults, families, and couples experiencing relational conflict, life transitions, coparenting, divorce/separation, faith crisis/transitions, and navigating the impact and symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, addiction, and personality disorders. I use emotionally focused, EMDR, sandtray, psychoeducational, and experiential modalities rooted in attachment theory to support my clients in exploring their inner worlds and facilitate new ways to engage with themselves and others.
I work with children, teens, adults, families, and couples experiencing relational conflict, life transitions, coparenting, divorce/separation, faith crisis/transitions, and navigating the impact and symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, addiction, and personality disorders. I use emotionally focused, EMDR, sandtray, psychoeducational, and experiential modalities rooted in attachment theory to support my clients in exploring their inner worlds and facilitate new ways to engage with themselves and others.
(801) 691-7670 View (801) 691-7670
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Family Transitions Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
In today's world there are more problems to face than we can count. At times it can be hard to know how to proceed, what to say, or how to cope. When searching for a counselor to help discover solutions to those problems, finding the right fit for you personally is important. But finding one who will also give you tools you can take home and use is indespensible. Given that the most important factor in the success of therapy is the client-therapist relationship, it matters that you connect in a confidential setting with a therapist with whom you feel comfortable, and one who is skilled enough to pragmatically teach you skills.
In today's world there are more problems to face than we can count. At times it can be hard to know how to proceed, what to say, or how to cope. When searching for a counselor to help discover solutions to those problems, finding the right fit for you personally is important. But finding one who will also give you tools you can take home and use is indespensible. Given that the most important factor in the success of therapy is the client-therapist relationship, it matters that you connect in a confidential setting with a therapist with whom you feel comfortable, and one who is skilled enough to pragmatically teach you skills.
(385) 375-7259 View (385) 375-7259
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Sego Lily Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Welcome to Sego Lily Counseling! We know that finding the right therapist can feel like an overwhelming task. We have over 20 clinicians at our 4 locations so we can find the right fit for you! We have therapists who specialize in anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, self-harming behaviors, trauma, play therapy, relationships, LGBTQ+ issues, faith transitions and more. Our therapists are trained in EMDR, ACT, ERP, CBT, DBT, and more. We would love to talk with you to help match you with the right clinician.
Welcome to Sego Lily Counseling! We know that finding the right therapist can feel like an overwhelming task. We have over 20 clinicians at our 4 locations so we can find the right fit for you! We have therapists who specialize in anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, self-harming behaviors, trauma, play therapy, relationships, LGBTQ+ issues, faith transitions and more. Our therapists are trained in EMDR, ACT, ERP, CBT, DBT, and more. We would love to talk with you to help match you with the right clinician.
(385) 526-5726 View (385) 526-5726
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Deborah Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Life sometimes can feel overwhelming. We can find ourselves wondering how we got to where we are and feel disconnected from the people around us and ourselves. There are many messages of how we should be, look, and act that we constantly feel like we are failing. The good news is that you don’t always have to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or like a failure. There is a way to feel confident, peaceful, and feel good about who you are.
Life sometimes can feel overwhelming. We can find ourselves wondering how we got to where we are and feel disconnected from the people around us and ourselves. There are many messages of how we should be, look, and act that we constantly feel like we are failing. The good news is that you don’t always have to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or like a failure. There is a way to feel confident, peaceful, and feel good about who you are.
(385) 380-5147 View (385) 380-5147
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Quality Youth Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMHC, CSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Don't be deceived by the name, Quality Youth Services group works with all ages and need level. The client that is the best fit is one who is motivated to make personal life changes, family restructuring change or who may be ordered to complete counseling for court/work obligations. Youth who meet the criteria for NOJOS work (sexual reactive/active) levels 1-4. Three offices to meet your need located along the Wasatch Front. We offer Telehealth to new and existing clients on a HIPPA compliant platform. All new client paperwork and payments can be made directly on the platform.
Don't be deceived by the name, Quality Youth Services group works with all ages and need level. The client that is the best fit is one who is motivated to make personal life changes, family restructuring change or who may be ordered to complete counseling for court/work obligations. Youth who meet the criteria for NOJOS work (sexual reactive/active) levels 1-4. Three offices to meet your need located along the Wasatch Front. We offer Telehealth to new and existing clients on a HIPPA compliant platform. All new client paperwork and payments can be made directly on the platform.
(801) 800-8843 View (801) 800-8843
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The Center for Couples and Families
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Relationships are one of the most important things in life. Whether that be with a partner, spouse, parent, child or other family member. We understand that strengthening and maintaining those relationships is at the top or your list. It’s at the top of our list too! Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.
Relationships are one of the most important things in life. Whether that be with a partner, spouse, parent, child or other family member. We understand that strengthening and maintaining those relationships is at the top or your list. It’s at the top of our list too! Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.
(801) 429-9947 View (801) 429-9947
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Alyson Watkins
Counselor, MS, CMHC
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
With a lifelong passion for helping people who are struggling, I value strong, empathic listening skills and helping my clients look for effective solutions in their lives. I specialize in working with those suffering with anxiety, depression, postpartum depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and addictions. I also work with women's issues such as self-esteem, shame, and body image.
With a lifelong passion for helping people who are struggling, I value strong, empathic listening skills and helping my clients look for effective solutions in their lives. I specialize in working with those suffering with anxiety, depression, postpartum depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and addictions. I also work with women's issues such as self-esteem, shame, and body image.
(801) 874-2739 View (801) 874-2739
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Ryan Nielsen
Counselor, MA, CMHC
Verified Verified
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Welcome to Suncrest Counseling! We have a team of professionals who are ready to help you. We know that it's not easy facing life's issues, talking about them and learning to manage life differently. Our skilled staff provides years of experience and a one-stop counseling center offering many different therapy modalities and services. We are grateful to be included in your healing process. I personally take a whole person approach to counseling, where body, mind and spirit work together in harmony towards that healing.
Welcome to Suncrest Counseling! We have a team of professionals who are ready to help you. We know that it's not easy facing life's issues, talking about them and learning to manage life differently. Our skilled staff provides years of experience and a one-stop counseling center offering many different therapy modalities and services. We are grateful to be included in your healing process. I personally take a whole person approach to counseling, where body, mind and spirit work together in harmony towards that healing.
(801) 894-9195 View (801) 894-9195
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Utah Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
We believe in the power of honoring your own agency and what is of value and importance to you. Too many times we let our culture, religion, or family dictate where we should place our values and goals. Utah Family Therapy in Utah County was established to help you discover the person you want to be. Discover the true you at Utah Family Therapy. Providing EMDR and Helping you heal from: Porn, Sex Addiction, OCD, Trauma, Technology Addiction (Video Games, Pornography and other)
We believe in the power of honoring your own agency and what is of value and importance to you. Too many times we let our culture, religion, or family dictate where we should place our values and goals. Utah Family Therapy in Utah County was established to help you discover the person you want to be. Discover the true you at Utah Family Therapy. Providing EMDR and Helping you heal from: Porn, Sex Addiction, OCD, Trauma, Technology Addiction (Video Games, Pornography and other)
(385) 244-2971 View (385) 244-2971
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Shana Hubbs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062  (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is from a strengths-based perspective and I encourage clients to become empowered while building a supportive network. My clinical expertise includes individuals, adolescents, couples, families, and groups. The primary treatment modalities I use are Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). The trauma modalities I am trained in are CPT and AIT. I am adept in treating multiple issues such as anxiety/depression, OCD, depression, domestic violence, PTSD, addictions, and grief and loss.
My approach to therapy is from a strengths-based perspective and I encourage clients to become empowered while building a supportive network. My clinical expertise includes individuals, adolescents, couples, families, and groups. The primary treatment modalities I use are Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). The trauma modalities I am trained in are CPT and AIT. I am adept in treating multiple issues such as anxiety/depression, OCD, depression, domestic violence, PTSD, addictions, and grief and loss.
(385) 263-7758 View (385) 263-7758
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Karen Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
If you need EMDR, but it is re-traumatizing for you, Karen specializes in DNMS, an ego state therapy created by an EMDR therapist that is gentle and allows traumas to process through completely and permanently. Dissociated traumas can surface in DNMS, bringing information that explains unwanted behaviors. Once healed, the behaviors subside. Karen gets to the root of issues. Karen brings a wealth of life experience with her. She understands women's issues and the struggles they face including complex issues of infertility, children's resiliency after a divorce, raising blended families, and helping children heal from abuse.
If you need EMDR, but it is re-traumatizing for you, Karen specializes in DNMS, an ego state therapy created by an EMDR therapist that is gentle and allows traumas to process through completely and permanently. Dissociated traumas can surface in DNMS, bringing information that explains unwanted behaviors. Once healed, the behaviors subside. Karen gets to the root of issues. Karen brings a wealth of life experience with her. She understands women's issues and the struggles they face including complex issues of infertility, children's resiliency after a divorce, raising blended families, and helping children heal from abuse.
(801) 528-7124 View (801) 528-7124
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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.