Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is characterized by intense emotions, unstable relationships, and impulsive behavior. BPD can be debilitating, but it is treatable. A BPD therapist near me  can help you manage your symptoms and work towards a healthier, happier life, in the following ways: 

 

1. Understanding and Safety: One of the most important things a BPD therapist can do for you is to provide an understanding and safe environment. BPD can make you feel like you are alone, hopeless or that nobody understands you. A therapist who specializes in BPD will have a deep understanding of the condition and its effects on your life. They will help you on your journey of healing.

 

2. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): DBT is a type of therapy that has been shown to be effective in treating symptoms of BPD. It is a skills-based approach that teaches you how to regulate your emotions, tolerate distress, improve mindfulness, and communicate effectively. It has been my experience that DBT itself usually does not address underlying deeper issues. While DBT can be very useful in daily functioning it often does not eliminate feeling triggered. A person learns how to deal with the emotional trigger in a more constructive manner. Following the psychoanalytic approach created by Dr. James Masterson will essentially work on eliminating the triggered as underlying intra-psychic structures have been addressed and adjusted.

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3. Safe Environment: Many people with BPD struggle with trust and have a difficult time forming healthy relationships. A BPD therapist can provide a safe environment where you can work through your issues and practice forming healthy relationships. The therapist will provide a non-judgmental and compassionate space where you can freely explore your emotions and experiences.

 

5. Coordinated Care: after hospitalization due to BPD the client is usually assigned a treatment team that includes creation of a crisis plan, group sessions,  DBT therapy as well as  individual therapy.

 

I  am extensively trained in working with clients who suffer from BPD and use a psycho-analytic approach created by Dr. James Masterson.