Therapy for borderline personality disorder

Utilizing schema therapy

Online borderline personality disorder therapist

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Not having the relationships you crave?

Life with borderline personality disorder will play out in specific patterns over a span of many years. Do you have a history of rocky relationships? a deep fear of being abandoned? go between feeling love and hate? You may feel a rollercoaster of intense emotions, have a mistrust of intentions and motives, feel like a burden, or possibly have thoughts of death or suicide.

Whichever way the personality traits present themselves, you’ve taken notice of their impact in your everyday life:

  • Strained or damaged relationships (work, home, family, friends)

  • Difficulty keeping jobs

  • Staying with abusive partners

  • Feeling empty or alone

Schema therapy for borderline personality disorder can help.

It may feel impossible now, but you can have those fulfilling relationships. You can tolerate intense emotions. You can re-wire the stinkin’ thinkin’. And I can help you get there.

Schema therapy for borderline personality disorder helps you do 3 things:

  • Learn about borderline and and take an in-depth questionnaire to identify your specific patterns

  • Learn how to change those specific patterns and coping styles

  • Learn how to get unmet needs met

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I’ll help you through this process, tailoring each step to your unique needs and circumstances.

My approach to schema therapy for borderline personality disorder comes from a place of understanding and optimism: Through my formal training and working with others, I have seen the change. I’m excited for you to see the change too.

It’s time to re-write the next chapter of life.

i can help you get there.

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FAQS

Common questions about schema therapy for borderline personality disorder

  • Schema therapy works to change the deep, underlying negative beliefs that drive thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. For example, if you have an underlying belief that you are unlovable, you may think potential mates won’t like you, you feel rejected, and therefore avoid making any real connections in order to cope.

  • Early on, I will provide you with foundational knowledge about borderline and schema therapy, because knowledge is key to treatment. You will also have a clear understanding of why you are using a particular skill. I want you to walk away an expert about borderline and how to treat it! We will address feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. We may do exercises in session, and you’ll definitely want to try out the new skills between sessions so we can come back and talk about your progress.

  • It’s likely taken several years of repetition to develop these traits. Now, I’m not trying to be a Debbie Downer because, in fact, recent studies have shown that schema therapy can produce a high percentage of lasting and deep personality change! Expect that schema therapy can take anywhere from 6 months to two years, depending on a number of unique factors. Progress greatly depends on how regularly you attend sessions and implement the changes you work on.

  • While therapists can never guarantee results, chances are that if you show up and do the work, you’ll find relief.

  • Schedule a free 15-minute consultation using the “Schedule a Free Consultation” tab at the top of the page. I offer daily consults and will reach out to you within one business day.