Our therapists offer Borderline Personality Disorder Counseling in Jackson, MS

BPD is a mental disorder that’s characterized by unstable moods, impulsivity, and difficulty building and maintaining relationships. People with BPD might face an intense fear of abandonment or instability. However, mood swings and intense emotions can push people away. This can make building meaningful relationships difficult. BPD can be scary, but we want you to know that support is available. Mental health professionals can help you manage your BPD and live a happier, calmer life.

Treatment for BPD usually involves talk therapy, medication, or a mixture of the two. People experience the disorder differently, so treatment is individualized to each client. Research shows that personalized treatment delivered by a trained mental health professional can help reduce the disorder’s symptoms and help people live happier lives.

Do you want to talk to a mental health professional about a BPD diagnosis or treatment? Call our office today at Thriveworks Counseling in Jackson, MS. One of our team members can help you get set up with your first appointment.

Common Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms

People with the disorder can experience intense moods and anger alongside mood swings that can last from a few hours to a few days. Borderline personality disorder can make it more difficult to excel in work, at school, and in personal relationships. Some of the most common symptoms of BPD include:

• Intense fear of real or imagined abandonment
• Rapidly changing self-identity and goals
• Feeling angry
• Impulsive and risky behavior
• Dissociation or feeling “cut off” from the body
• Suicidal threats and self-injury
• Feeling empty inside
• Intense mood swings
• Unstable relationships

Can Borderline Personality Disorder Be Treated?

BPD treatment focuses on helping people reduce their symptoms and live a more well-adjusted life. BPD used to be considered difficult to treat. However, today’s mental health professionals have a variety of research-backed methodologies that can help people cope with BPD.

There are a few types of psychotherapy that have been developed to help people with BPD:

• Transference-focused therapy: Transference-focused therapy aims to help people with BPD develop a more positive self-image and change how they interact with others. This is often a twice-weekly therapeutic method that helps a client understand and adjust their mental state to reduce the symptoms of BPD.
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): This therapeutic approach can help reduce symptoms of BPD. It helps people with BPD by teaching four major skills: distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and healthy communication habits. Learning these skills can help someone with BPD cope with their symptoms and improve their life.

Licensed Professional Therapists Available at Thriveworks Counseling in Jackson, MS

If you’ve recognized the symptoms of BPD in your life, consider reaching out to a mental health professional. Help is available, and many people who work with a therapist or counselor can learn to manage BPD. Call our office at Thriveworks Counseling in Jackson, MS today to get started.

Our compassionate counselors, therapists, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals offer evening and weekend sessions so their clients can schedule appointments more easily. We’ll never put you on a waitlist, instead, we want our clients to get the support they’re looking for when they need it. Some of our new clients can meet with a therapist or counselor within the same week as scheduling.