Borderline Personality Disorder therapists in Tempe, Arizona AZ
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Michael Klinkner
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Borderline Personality Disorder requires a holistic approach. I help clients address their attention issues from a variety of different angles and determine the underlying causes behind the problems
25 Years Experience
In-Person Near Tempe, AZ
Online in Tempe, Arizona
Meghan McCoy-Smith
Psychologist, PsyD
Living with Borderline Personality can be challenging for yourself and your loved ones. I take an evidence based approach to helping clients understand the impact of this diagnosis on themselves and their relationships, improving the ability to regulate mood and behavior to achieve to enjoy living the life they desire.
9 Years Experience
Online in Tempe, Arizona (Online Only)
Claire Karakey
Therapist, LPC, MC
Borderline Personality Disorder is an illness that makes emotions difficult to manage. One may have difficulty relating to others, coping with stress, reckless behavior, strong feelings of isolation and abandonment, and challenges understanding other people’s points of view. BPD is sometimes also called Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) as the name is more descriptive to the actual condition.
BPD commonly presents in adolescence or early adulthood with intense moods, suicidal thoughts, addictive behaviors, inability to maintain jobs and relationships, and paranoid thoughts. Because of the extreme mood swings, BPD is frequently misdiagnosed as Bipolar Disorder, however, the mood changes with BPD are typically much shorter in overall duration.
Treatment is typically a combination of psychotherapies including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness. There are no medications specifically to treat BPD but there are support groups that can help when struggling to cope with these significant emotions. People living with BPD are able to improve their lives with the help of therapy and other kinds of support.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Tempe, AZ
Online in Tempe, Arizona
Dr. Dana C. Avey
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, MA, DBH, LMFT, BC-TMH, ADS
Borderline Personality Disorder can be best described as an emotional intensity disorder. You feel more, feel it longer, and to more extreme than those around you. You're often left feeling empty and abandoned and experience instability in your relationships. There are ways to combat this and have healthy, thriving interpersonal relationships. We can work together to achieve this. If you are a loved one of someone diagnosed with BPD or someone you suspect has BPD, I can also be of help.
15 Years Experience
Online in Tempe, Arizona
Bold Expressions Therapy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
If you have received a diagnosis of BPD, then you know that mitigating your varying moods is critical to leading a full and happy life. I am committed to working with my patients so that they can develop a complete understanding of their own patterns and behaviors so that they can learn to anticipate when a shift might be coming, and what they can do to make that shift a little softer. This is a condition that also bears a lot of stigma, and I hope to create a judgement-free space where my patient feels emboldened to express themselves openly and honestly.
4 Years Experience
Online in Tempe, Arizona