Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Mountlake Terrace, WA
Brenique Bannister
Counselor, RMHCI, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
I am a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with Rise Above It LLC. I have obtained a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University. As a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, I have experience in individual and group therapy. I specialize in treatment for various conditions including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and panic disorders. My primary theoretical application of practice is cognitive-behavioral therapy and the treatment of these conditions. In my free time, I enjoy watching thriller movies, trying new foods/cooking, and any type of water activity :)
I am a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with Rise Above It LLC. I have obtained a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University. As a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, I have experience in individual and group therapy. I specialize in treatment for various conditions including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and panic disorders. My primary theoretical application of practice is cognitive-behavioral therapy and the treatment of these conditions. In my free time, I enjoy watching thriller movies, trying new foods/cooking, and any type of water activity :)
Meara Harrington
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Congratulations on taking the first steps to becoming the person you want to be. I believe in empowering people to overcome the difficulties in their lives. My passion is helping clients to overcome barriers to living their best life by bringing out their inner strength, using therapy for insight, self-exploration, healing, and personal growth. My theoretical approach is eclectic and relational. Together we can explore how your personal history and learned habits may influence your emotions, coping patterns, and behaviors,- ultimately affecting your sense of self for the better.
Congratulations on taking the first steps to becoming the person you want to be. I believe in empowering people to overcome the difficulties in their lives. My passion is helping clients to overcome barriers to living their best life by bringing out their inner strength, using therapy for insight, self-exploration, healing, and personal growth. My theoretical approach is eclectic and relational. Together we can explore how your personal history and learned habits may influence your emotions, coping patterns, and behaviors,- ultimately affecting your sense of self for the better.
Alex Cashman-Rolls
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, LSW
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Come as you are - you’re welcome here. This is my guarantee that I'm interested in you and your experience no matter what it is. That's why I chose this profession: I love helping people maximize their wellbeing. Racing thoughts, hopelessness, irritability, poor focus, addiction, fatigue, feeling misunderstood or judged or gaslighted all diminish your vitality, creativity & relationships. That's not the way life should be. Good psychotherapy promotes healing. Good psychotherapy allows you to resume building a life that has meaning and value to you. Good psychotherapy works. Neuropsychotherapy works faster.
Come as you are - you’re welcome here. This is my guarantee that I'm interested in you and your experience no matter what it is. That's why I chose this profession: I love helping people maximize their wellbeing. Racing thoughts, hopelessness, irritability, poor focus, addiction, fatigue, feeling misunderstood or judged or gaslighted all diminish your vitality, creativity & relationships. That's not the way life should be. Good psychotherapy promotes healing. Good psychotherapy allows you to resume building a life that has meaning and value to you. Good psychotherapy works. Neuropsychotherapy works faster.
Jessica Rose Mager
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
I'm not sure that I have an "ideal client". I am someone who is immensely curious about the human mind, who loves a challenge, and who always wants to help. I work with anyone and everyone and I'm always looking to experience something new! I am experienced in areas such as criminal justice issues, anger management, self-harm, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, trauma, addictions, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, maternal issues, family issues, and more. I have worked in crisis stabilization, corrections, and residential trauma treatment, allowing me to develop a very well-rounded and diverse clinical background.
I'm not sure that I have an "ideal client". I am someone who is immensely curious about the human mind, who loves a challenge, and who always wants to help. I work with anyone and everyone and I'm always looking to experience something new! I am experienced in areas such as criminal justice issues, anger management, self-harm, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, trauma, addictions, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, maternal issues, family issues, and more. I have worked in crisis stabilization, corrections, and residential trauma treatment, allowing me to develop a very well-rounded and diverse clinical background.
Andrea Jensen
Mental Health Counselor Associate , MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
My goal is to help rehabilitate and uplift 1,000 people through therapeutic treatment, online psychoeducation, and my workbooks. Yogananda said it best, “A person who has reformed themselves will reform thousands.” Currently, I am working in private practice treating kids as young as 8 to adult clients for trauma, depression, anxiety, and interpersonal issues. I use many modalities in treatment including CBT, DBT, attachment theory, interpersonal outcomes method, boundaries, mindfulness, meditation, art therapy, and lifespan integration.
My goal is to help rehabilitate and uplift 1,000 people through therapeutic treatment, online psychoeducation, and my workbooks. Yogananda said it best, “A person who has reformed themselves will reform thousands.” Currently, I am working in private practice treating kids as young as 8 to adult clients for trauma, depression, anxiety, and interpersonal issues. I use many modalities in treatment including CBT, DBT, attachment theory, interpersonal outcomes method, boundaries, mindfulness, meditation, art therapy, and lifespan integration.
Untangled Roots Therapy- Valkyrie Cole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! My approach to counseling is collaborative, meaning I want to build a relationship with you so that we can tackle your goals together. I will meet you where you are at in life! Counseling sometimes involves discussing unpleasant aspects of your life, and you could experience feelings of sadness, guilt, anger, frustration, loneliness, and helplessness. I cultivate a safe environment that allows for the space to talk about things that might otherwise feel uncomfortable and shameful without judgment. Your story is unique and so is your path to growth and healing, I would be honored to be a part of the journey!
Hello and welcome! My approach to counseling is collaborative, meaning I want to build a relationship with you so that we can tackle your goals together. I will meet you where you are at in life! Counseling sometimes involves discussing unpleasant aspects of your life, and you could experience feelings of sadness, guilt, anger, frustration, loneliness, and helplessness. I cultivate a safe environment that allows for the space to talk about things that might otherwise feel uncomfortable and shameful without judgment. Your story is unique and so is your path to growth and healing, I would be honored to be a part of the journey!
Aloha! Welcome! As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I will meet you exactly where you are at and walk the therapeutic journey with you. The therapeutic journey is a relational one, and together we will discover or recover your essential self, so that you can be the best version of the largest vision you hold about yourself. My therapeutic style is casual yet professional, with plenty of laughter and space for tears.
Aloha! Welcome! As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I will meet you exactly where you are at and walk the therapeutic journey with you. The therapeutic journey is a relational one, and together we will discover or recover your essential self, so that you can be the best version of the largest vision you hold about yourself. My therapeutic style is casual yet professional, with plenty of laughter and space for tears.
Brian J Telleria
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Waitlist for new clients
Finding one’s self can be trying and often feels circular and defeating. Many people find themselves feeling as though they are continuing the same patterns to little avail. I believe that most of our behaviors serve a purpose for better, or for worse. By gaining greater understanding into our patterns, we are able to gain flexibility in how we approach life’s trials and tribulations. Through an authentic and warm relationship, I believe individuals can find ways of approaching their difficulties with confidence. Whether situational or organic, I therapeutically address most difficulties you, or someone you care for, may possess.
Finding one’s self can be trying and often feels circular and defeating. Many people find themselves feeling as though they are continuing the same patterns to little avail. I believe that most of our behaviors serve a purpose for better, or for worse. By gaining greater understanding into our patterns, we are able to gain flexibility in how we approach life’s trials and tribulations. Through an authentic and warm relationship, I believe individuals can find ways of approaching their difficulties with confidence. Whether situational or organic, I therapeutically address most difficulties you, or someone you care for, may possess.
I have a bachelor’s degree in social work from Stockton State University in Pomona NJ and a master’s degree in mental health Counseling from City University in Bellevue WA. I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist through the WA state Department of Health. I have over 15 years of experience in varied mental health counseling settings I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Suicide Assessment and Treatment.
I have a bachelor’s degree in social work from Stockton State University in Pomona NJ and a master’s degree in mental health Counseling from City University in Bellevue WA. I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist through the WA state Department of Health. I have over 15 years of experience in varied mental health counseling settings I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Suicide Assessment and Treatment.
Bagher Afshari Gharyaghdi
Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA, MA
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of past traumas? Do you find yourself struggling with major life transitions or battling low self-esteem? You are not alone, and your journey towards healing and growth matters. My approach is designed to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, understand your experiences, and develop the tools you need to thrive.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of past traumas? Do you find yourself struggling with major life transitions or battling low self-esteem? You are not alone, and your journey towards healing and growth matters. My approach is designed to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, understand your experiences, and develop the tools you need to thrive.
Over the years I have had the privilege to help individuals and families dealing with a range of problems, including trauma, grief and loss, addiction, mood disorders, anxiety, self-esteem and identity issues, and relationship difficulties, to name I few. I also provide psychological assessments for children and adolescents. I particularly specialize in assessing for Autism, learning and intellectual disabilities, and general diagnostic clarification.
Over the years I have had the privilege to help individuals and families dealing with a range of problems, including trauma, grief and loss, addiction, mood disorders, anxiety, self-esteem and identity issues, and relationship difficulties, to name I few. I also provide psychological assessments for children and adolescents. I particularly specialize in assessing for Autism, learning and intellectual disabilities, and general diagnostic clarification.
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Being a human can be hard work! Day-to-day challenges can range from the simply annoying to the downright overwhelming. By providing a safe and supportive environment, I help clients find answers, expand their perspectives, and build healthy habits. Using a mixture of assessment and therapeutic intervention, I am committed to assisting you in achieving your best life… and who knows, maybe we’ll have a little fun along the way!
Being a human can be hard work! Day-to-day challenges can range from the simply annoying to the downright overwhelming. By providing a safe and supportive environment, I help clients find answers, expand their perspectives, and build healthy habits. Using a mixture of assessment and therapeutic intervention, I am committed to assisting you in achieving your best life… and who knows, maybe we’ll have a little fun along the way!
Brittany Parton, PLLC
Counselor, MS, MHP, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Welcome to my practice! I'm dedicated to providing a nurturing and secure environment where you can embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing. My approach is rooted in the understanding of neuroscience and the Polyvagal Theory, offering insights into how our nervous system responds to trauma and stress. Through the lens of EMDR/ART (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, I specialize in addressing complex trauma, ADHD, Autism, grief, depression, and anxiety. My mission is to empower you with the tools and understanding needed to navigate life's challenges and cultivate resilience within yourself.
Welcome to my practice! I'm dedicated to providing a nurturing and secure environment where you can embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing. My approach is rooted in the understanding of neuroscience and the Polyvagal Theory, offering insights into how our nervous system responds to trauma and stress. Through the lens of EMDR/ART (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, I specialize in addressing complex trauma, ADHD, Autism, grief, depression, and anxiety. My mission is to empower you with the tools and understanding needed to navigate life's challenges and cultivate resilience within yourself.
Julie Ross
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MHP
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Waitlist for new clients
I graduated from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology in 2011 and have been working with children, teens, families and adults in a variety of settings ranging from church kids to registered sex offenders in the foster care system. The last three years, I have been in community mental health working with low income children and their families. I utilize PACE in therapy (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) as my primary therapeutic stance and rely heavily on Narrative, Existential, and Relational Psychoanalytic therapies. Through Telos Transformational Therapy, I also provide Ketamine-Assisted psychotherapy.
I graduated from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology in 2011 and have been working with children, teens, families and adults in a variety of settings ranging from church kids to registered sex offenders in the foster care system. The last three years, I have been in community mental health working with low income children and their families. I utilize PACE in therapy (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) as my primary therapeutic stance and rely heavily on Narrative, Existential, and Relational Psychoanalytic therapies. Through Telos Transformational Therapy, I also provide Ketamine-Assisted psychotherapy.
Erin Heath
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
My therapy practice is centered in helping people discover the strength they already have, but have been struggling to use. Therapy can be useful for anyone, but sometimes finding the strength to seek out help can be the hardest part. I use a non-judgemental, empathetic, and casual approach with my clients to meet them wherever they are in their lives. Together, we establish goals and solutions. I work with those who are struggling with self-expression and effective communication as well as those who are having difficulty with identity exploration within and outside of relationships.
My therapy practice is centered in helping people discover the strength they already have, but have been struggling to use. Therapy can be useful for anyone, but sometimes finding the strength to seek out help can be the hardest part. I use a non-judgemental, empathetic, and casual approach with my clients to meet them wherever they are in their lives. Together, we establish goals and solutions. I work with those who are struggling with self-expression and effective communication as well as those who are having difficulty with identity exploration within and outside of relationships.
Ruth PS Therapy
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Ruth, she/they and I identify as a queer, jewish, latinx individual. I specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, adolescents and children, family issues, anxiety, depression, OCD, behavioral issues, addiction issues, and have experience with neurodivergent individuals on the autism spectrum. My therapeutic approach is very client-centered. I enjoy meeting people where they are at and finding out what areas of their lives they would like to grow in. Being in therapy for the first time or for the hundredth time can be a challenge. My goal is to alleviate that challenge and help people become the best version of themselves.
Hello! My name is Ruth, she/they and I identify as a queer, jewish, latinx individual. I specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, adolescents and children, family issues, anxiety, depression, OCD, behavioral issues, addiction issues, and have experience with neurodivergent individuals on the autism spectrum. My therapeutic approach is very client-centered. I enjoy meeting people where they are at and finding out what areas of their lives they would like to grow in. Being in therapy for the first time or for the hundredth time can be a challenge. My goal is to alleviate that challenge and help people become the best version of themselves.
Herd Path Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
My passion is helping and empowering others to build self-confidence and create their own path and journey in life. Herd path term means when hikers create new paths and maintain those trails. Life's main trails and paths don't always bring us happiness. I am trained and experienced in many holistic therapeutic approaches to guide and help you toward your goals in therapy. www.herdpathcounseling.com
My passion is helping and empowering others to build self-confidence and create their own path and journey in life. Herd path term means when hikers create new paths and maintain those trails. Life's main trails and paths don't always bring us happiness. I am trained and experienced in many holistic therapeutic approaches to guide and help you toward your goals in therapy. www.herdpathcounseling.com
Lynn Hackstaff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, DCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Why go to therapy? You might seek therapy when experiencing emotional pain or stress, even confusion about a situation or about yourself. Life challenges can pile up and seem overwhelming. Worry can interfere with relationships, work, and sleep. One goal of therapy is to relieve stress and every session should offer greater understanding of issues and relief in some way. Maybe you feel all alone with your concerns—it’s normal to feel that way. Therapy offers a place of understanding and acceptance, a place to be heard, and for you to feel safe with all of your feelings and thoughts, even those that you feel no one else has.
Why go to therapy? You might seek therapy when experiencing emotional pain or stress, even confusion about a situation or about yourself. Life challenges can pile up and seem overwhelming. Worry can interfere with relationships, work, and sleep. One goal of therapy is to relieve stress and every session should offer greater understanding of issues and relief in some way. Maybe you feel all alone with your concerns—it’s normal to feel that way. Therapy offers a place of understanding and acceptance, a place to be heard, and for you to feel safe with all of your feelings and thoughts, even those that you feel no one else has.
Danielle H Bradshaw, Licensed Psychotherapist PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
"Danielle understands that showing up is half the battle." --- Anonymous
"Danielle understands that showing up is half the battle." --- Anonymous
Debbie Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Hello! Life gets so hectic and stressful at times. It seems everyone has it all together except for you. You have a desire to make changes but aren't sure where to begin. Good news! You already have everything inside of you that you need, and we can work together to bring out those positive qualities and put them to use. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in mental health. I support people with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, bipolar disorders, psychotic symptoms, and PTSD. I have worked extensively with clients from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. I am excited to meet you and hear your story.
Hello! Life gets so hectic and stressful at times. It seems everyone has it all together except for you. You have a desire to make changes but aren't sure where to begin. Good news! You already have everything inside of you that you need, and we can work together to bring out those positive qualities and put them to use. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in mental health. I support people with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, bipolar disorders, psychotic symptoms, and PTSD. I have worked extensively with clients from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. I am excited to meet you and hear your story.
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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.