Our therapists offer Borderline Personality Disorder Counseling in Philadelphia, PA

I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 8 years of experience in behavioral health. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, dementia, and life transitions. I strive to create a compassionate, stigma-free environment where clients feel heard, respected, and supported as they work toward symptom relief, clarity, and emotional balance.

I earned my master’s degree in nursing from Walden University. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, blending evidence-based treatment with empathy and practical tools. I emphasize medication management, coping strategies, and skill-building to support meaningful progress and improved daily functioning.

I believe every person deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported in their healing journey. I work alongside clients to build resilience, foster insight, and create sustainable change. If you are ready to take the next step toward healing and growth, I welcome the opportunity to support you.

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in working with individuals navigating substance use, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. I have experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings and take a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy.

I earned my Master of Social Work from Widener University. My approach is integrative and systemic, helping clients understand how life systems impact emotional well-being. I incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy to identify automatic and distorted thinking patterns and support meaningful change.

I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help, and I view that step as a sign of strength. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can show up as you are. Together, we can challenge negative self-talk, build insight, and help you move forward with clarity and confidence

I am a licensed professional counselor with 14 years of experience providing mental health services to individuals across the lifespan. I have worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, trauma-related conditions, and substance use disorders. My experience across multiple settings allows me to support individuals with complex and co-occurring mental health needs.

I hold a master’s degree in clinical counseling from Alliant International University. My approach is evidence-based and collaborative, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and person-centered therapy to support insight, coping skills, and emotional regulation.

Seeking support is a meaningful and courageous step. I strive to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel understood and empowered to make meaningful change. When you are ready, I invite you to take the next step and begin this work together.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of experience supporting individuals facing mental health challenges and everyday stressors. I bring a compassionate, strategic approach that helps clients navigate change, reduce stress, and build emotional resilience. My focus is on helping people stabilize their mental health, strengthen coping skills, and achieve lasting growth. My therapeutic style blends evidence-based care with empathy and insight to create progress that’s both measurable and meaningful. I specialize in supporting anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.

I earned a Master’s in Social Work from Hunter College. My approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based methods, and trauma-informed care to help clients gain insight, develop healthier coping strategies, and move toward meaningful change.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or simply need space to be heard and supported, you don’t have to face it alone. Reaching out is a powerful first step, and I’m here to walk beside you with care and understanding. When you’re ready, I invite you to begin your journey toward healing and growth in a safe, supportive space.

Brenda Slagle is a Nationally Board Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania with over 6 years of experience. Brenda specializes in treating clients with complex PTSD, major depression, panic disorder, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, addiction, social anxiety, bipolar, and others.

She completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and her Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Carlow University. Brenda strives to create a non-judgmental space to examine the past to inform how patterns have developed. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy (SFT), and strengths-based approaches.

Brenda will provide genuine empathy and support while you work together to find one's purpose and authentic self. Team up with her to start managing and mitigating your mental health conditions and concerns. Brenda looks forward to sharing her experience and expertise with you—one session at a time.

Rachael Heiser is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 5 years of experience working with families, couples, and clients of all ages to cope with concerns or conditions related to ADHD, anxiety, depression, family conflict, abuse, trauma, grief, loss, mood disorders, adoption-related issues, infidelity, and much more. 

She earned her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University. Rachael is an active member of the AAMFT (American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. She also has years of experience working with a number of therapy modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative family therapy (NFT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), and structural family therapy (SFT).

In sessions, Rachael provides a safe and empathetic atmosphere for you and your family to have honest (and sometimes difficult) conversations. She approaches each session with an open mind. Rachael believes we all have internal strengths but sometimes just need some help navigating these strengths to achieve our goals.

Rachel Taylor is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13 years of experience who has worked in both the field of addictions and the field of mental health. She treats everyone with respect and sensitivity, working to empower adolescents, adults, and couples to address challenges and live their best life. Rachel specializes in stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationships and communication, and self-esteem and motivation.

Rachel has worked directly with clients throughout her life utilizing recreation and the expressive arts. Combined with a degree in counseling, this enables her to take a holistic view when treating her clients. She utilizes client-centered therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

Thank you for reaching out. Rachel is happy to support you through the challenges life brings, helping you learn new perspectives and techniques to cope with them. She looks forward to meeting you. Schedule an appointment to work on your challenges!

Karl Vieweg, Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, has 3 years of experience supporting individuals managing depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, mood disorders, grief/loss, and major life transitions. He values building strong client connections and uses a collaborative, person-centered approach that respects each individual’s unique experiences and cultural background.

Karl earned his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. He draws from dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other person-centered modalities to meet each client’s needs and goals in a safe, supportive therapeutic environment.

As someone who’s been through therapy myself, I understand how vulnerable it can feel to ask for help. I’m here to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported every step of the way. It would be an honor to walk with you on your path to clarity and emotional well-being.

Callan Weisser is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience working with children, teens, emerging adults, and adults. She supports individuals facing anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, stress, and major life transitions including co-parenting, career shifts, and college adjustments. Callan creates a nonjudgmental, client-centered space that encourages growth through an individualized, strengths-based lens.

Callan earned her Master’s in Professional Counseling from Carlow University. She draws on evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, person-centered, and solution-focused brief therapy to support client needs in a personalized and collaborative manner.

Callan values open communication and encourages clients to reach out between sessions when needed. Her approachable style helps clients feel supported and empowered in their journey toward wellness. She welcomes ongoing dialogue via email, secure messaging, or phone to ensure continuity of care.

Maggie Dombrowski is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 14 years of experience in the mental health and behavioral health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and seniors address their unique challenges and advocating for the appropriate care and treatment to help them enjoy life. Maggie specialized in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, adjustment, and various mental health disorders.

Maggie completed her Master of Counseling at Waynesburg University. Her personal family experience with grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, and various mental health disorders coupled with her professional experience allows her to provide the empathy, guidance, support, and advocation her clients are seeking. Maggie utilizes various treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, and person-centered therapy.

We all go through various challenges and adjustments in our lives. Maggie is confident she can support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques to help you to cope with your struggles. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.

Heather Hodges is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 6 years of experience working with kids as young as 4, elderly clients, and everyone in between. She is driven and passionate about helping kids, adolescents, and adults overcome the hardships that life brings. Heather has a vast amount of experience working with addiction, depression, anxiety, life adjustments, and much more. She will strive to help you reach your potential and wants to meet you where you are. Heather has a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Slippery Rock University.

Heather utilizes a solution-focused approach, focusing on creating and reaching goals in therapy to promote growth in areas the client would like to focus on. She also uses a reality approach along with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and an eclectic approach, pending on the needs of her clients.

Heather wants to meet you where you are. She is ready and able to support your needs and help you begin the therapy process. If you are ready to start, schedule an appointment with her today.

Sarah Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 40 years of experience in the mental health field. She provides a safe and supportive environment in which clients can explore their needs and overcome barriers to their emotional wellness. She is an honorably discharged Army veteran who served in Vicenza, Italy. Her military service exposed her to world travel, women's issues, and military stressors and motivated her to become a therapist. This combined with her professional experience enables her to provide guidance in support to a wide variety of clients.

Sarah completed her Master of Social Work at the Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work. Sarah utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered or Rogerian therapy, humanistic, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness.

Life can be difficult at times. Sarah is open and willing to support you through the many challenges that it can pose. She can provide new perspectives and strategies to help you explore and resolve these challenges. Are you ready to do the work? Then schedule an appointment with her today!

Laura Marsico is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 4 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in working with adolescents and adults dealing with the variety of challenges associated with life changes, as well as those affected by anxiety, chronic illness, depression, family and relational issues, grief and loss, and trauma. Laura has worked in community and residential settings and has experience as a teacher and an artist.

Laura received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Master of Arts in Studio Arts from Western Carolina University. She views clients holistically, and her integrative approach includes cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, and expressive arts.

Laura appreciates that while life continually happens, it is easy to lose sight of one’s truth amidst the chaos of today’s world. By offering compassion and empathy, Laura listens with care and aims to help clients learn new ways to communicate, cope, and heal through living in alignment with their core values.

Jordan Stash is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 3 years of experience in the mental health field. He has experience working with all age groups, including children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. He strives to assist his clients in a variety of ways, helping them navigate through difficult times, processing emotions, and more. He specializes in several areas including depression, anxiety, gender identity, sexual orientation, LGBTQIA+ issues, and child therapy.

Jordan holds his Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a certificate in Student Affairs from California University-Pennsylvania. He has worked with children on the autism spectrum, assisting them with recognizing behaviors, processing emotions, and more. He is a former behavioral therapist who utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and solutions-focused brief therapy (SFBT).

Everyone has different perspectives and personal experiences. Jordan believes he can offer guidance and support on your new journey to a more productive, insightful sense of well-being. Jordan will help you develop skills and techniques, as well as cultivate a greater understanding of yourself and your experiences. Reach out to schedule with Jordan today.

Nastassja Hanna is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with five years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families addressing a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction within the family, relationship issues, borderline personality, self-esteem, spiritual and religious issues, and life adjustments.

Nastassja completed her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MACMHC) at Lancaster Bible College| | Capital Seminary and Graduate School. She has worked with a diverse population providing counseling and skills-building for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples struggling with persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse/use disorders. She also has previous experience counseling in a college setting and providing in-home, family-based therapy using the Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT) model to children and adolescents in danger of out-of-home placement. Nastassja’s personal and professional experiences enable her to provide guidance, support, and evidence-based treatment her clients seek. Nastassja utilizes multiples treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Christian Counseling, Family Systems, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Reality Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief (SFBT).

Most people struggle, even amid what appear to be successful lives. As we all experience life transitions and challenges, Nastassja is confident that she will be able to support you on your journey to change and growth. She trusts that with professional guidance, skills, and tools, you can author the story of your happiness by freeing yourself from suffering to live a life committed to values-based living. If you are ready to begin this journey in partnership with Nastassja, schedule an appointment with her today.

I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to adults and adolescents. I specialize in supporting individuals managing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and sleep disturbances. My approach is collaborative and culturally responsive, combining clinical expertise with genuine empathy to help clients restore balance, strengthen resilience, and build emotional wellness.

I earned a Master’s in Nursing from Thomas Jefferson University. My approach integrates medication management and supportive therapy to meet each client’s unique needs. I’m dedicated to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where we work together to build insight, foster healing, and achieve lasting growth.

I understand that reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, but it’s a powerful step toward healing. I’m here to listen, support, and guide you at your pace. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan that honors your story and supports your goals so you can move forward feeling balanced, understood, and empowered.

Melissa Alcorn-Ferry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She is energized by helping people reach their goals and potential. Melissa specializes in depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, addiction, grief, and life transitions.

Melissa completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Pittsburgh. She has worked in homes, schools, communities, partial hospitalization, and outpatient treatment programs. This professional experience enables her to provide the support and guidance her clients are seeking. Melissa uses multiple treatment approaches which she matches to her client's needs and preferences. Some examples are brief treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, and family therapy.

Your emotional well-being can have an impact on your life. If you’re having a hard time, Melissa is confident she will be able to meet you where you are on your journey and help you accomplish your goals. Whether you have hit a bump in the road or you are ready to address a difficult issue, Melissa can help with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to talk and do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.

Lisa Mawhinney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience serving individuals coping with trauma, addiction, and mental health disorders. She discovered her passion for behavioral therapy early on, driven by a childhood shaped by adversity and resilience. Lisa has worked in clinical settings including community health centers and nonprofit organizations, where she recognized the impact of trauma on mental health and the importance of empowerment through evidence-based interventions. Her approach is rooted in empathy and collaboration, fostering a therapeutic alliance that supports healing and personal growth.

Lisa received her Master’s in Social Work from Rutgers University. She utilizes techniques including existential therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, multicultural therapy, reality therapy, family systems, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques.

Lisa's professional philosophy is grounded in the belief that everyone possesses inherent strengths and resilience. She strives to create a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their challenges, build on their strengths, and cultivate meaningful change. Schedule an appointment with her today!

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 12 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in helping individuals process trauma and reduce the lasting emotional impact of difficult life experiences. I also work with individuals navigating identity-related concerns, including members of the LGBTQ+ community who may be seeking understanding, support, and affirmation.

I earned my master’s degree in social work from Millersville University. My approach to care is trauma-informed, person-centered, and collaborative. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused interventions, and solution-focused techniques to support clients in identifying goals and building effective coping skills.

I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and empowered throughout your healing journey. Together, we will explore your experiences, strengthen coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change so you can move forward with confidence and improved emotional well-being.

I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 18 years of experience in nursing and behavioral health. I work with clients across the lifespan who are navigating a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges and are seeking thoughtful, collaborative care. I strive to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their treatment journey.

I earned my master’s degree in nursing from Eastern University. My clinical approach is mindfulness-based and grounded in helping clients harness the power of the present moment to better understand their thoughts, emotions, and lived experiences. I value meaningful dialogue and individualized care.

I believe healing begins with connection and self-awareness. My goal is to help you build insight, develop effective coping skills, and move toward the highest version of yourself while living life on your terms. I welcome the opportunity to support you—reach out today to schedule an appointment.

Within the last 12 years, Nicole Dunn, MA, LPC, NCC provided support in the field of counseling to nurture and empower the potential for beneficial progress, enriching life, both individually and within relationships. Nicole is motivated in her efforts towards using skill-building approaches, as well as passionate about using a systemic focus, providing understanding of people both individually, as well as within their relationships with others, and within other systems and communities, helping others towards positive growth and adjustment, mentally, emotionally, behaviorally, and physically. Nicole has worked with individuals, children and adults, and families, in Butler, Mercer, Venango, and Allegheny counties for many years, inspired by the concept that individuals relate to a context, one that is shaped and reshaped in social situations, influencing how people see themselves and their roles in relation to the larger world, as well as how they interpret and interact with that world. Nicole has focused on utilizing approaches that help with anxiety, mood disorders, depression, trauma, stress management, and relational conflict, among other areas, seeing individuals as capable of building change, empowered by collaboration within the therapeutic relationship, nurturing and unlocking the potential towards progress and success. Nicole is originally from New Orleans and has lived in Pennsylvania since 2000. Nicole is currently working on a Master of Writing degree at SUNH, and also seeks to bridge the understanding and processing of internal experience associated with movement through the outside world, whether related to stress, trauma, anger, or anxiety, through the power and release of writing.

Historically, Nicole has completed her service through Americorps, helping diverse populations in various settings, as well as working in behavioral health settings with children, adolescents, teenagers, and their families, focusing on the myriad of developmental stages of life. Nicole has also worked, through behavioral programs, with children diagnosed with autism and also through PARC, with individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. Nicole has earned her Master of Counseling degree at SRU, through a CACREP-accredited program, proceeding to completion of the requirements for acquiring PA licensure in professional counseling, as well as earning certification in both multisystemic and family-based therapies. Nicole specializes in individual therapy, working with children, adolescents, teenagers, and adults, as well as providing family therapy. Her areas of expertise and eclectic foci include narrative and solution-focused therapies and postmodern social constructivist therapies, structural and strategic family therapies, as well as multisystemic therapy, REBT, behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapy, among other approaches. Nicole collaborates with individuals, couples, parents, and families, encouraging viewpoints through wider, multiple lenses when considering issues, and nurturing others toward envisioning holistic healing and change.

Nicole is committed to empowering clients with the tools, training, and knowledge to foster optimal growth in the journey forward. Through the use of eclectic and evidence-based strategies, she is able to effectively help her clients with a variety of skills, facing and addressing struggles and challenges, towards developing and solidifying confidence and resilience.

Lindsey Sauder is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has training and experience in working with individuals, couples, and families. While Lindsey is open to and passionate about working with all clients, Lindsey also specifically values working with those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Lindsey specializes in working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief/loss, life transitions, trauma, and much more. Lindsey graduated from Messiah University in 2018 with a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling, with a specialization in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling.

Lindsey's training in systemic/relational therapy helps her view individual clients through a wider lens to help the client navigate their relationship challenges. Lindsey's therapeutic approach includes a focus on person-centered/humanistic therapy techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and more!

Life can be so hard — especially during times of transition or loneliness. We are all deserving of a kind, compassionate, non-judgmental listening ear to hear us and support us no matter what it is we may be facing. Lindsey is ready to meet you where you're at to provide the support and guidance you’re seeking. Schedule an appointment with her today!

Christina McClarren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. Christina is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, and families grow beyond current challenges. She specializes in depression, anxiety, personality disorders, grief, chronic/serious mental health issues, communication, and managing life stressors.

Christina completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Pittsburgh. She has worked in a variety of settings including corrections systems, school systems, and outpatient settings. Christina utilizes a variety of treatment approaches including expressive art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectal behavioral therapy (DBT), family therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, and play therapy.

Christina values the importance of the therapeutic relationship and ensures that the treatment process is a mutual collaboration. She is confident that she will be able to support you on your journey to help you achieve your goals and learn the skills to manage whatever life may throw at you. If you are ready to begin the therapy process, schedule an appointment with Christina today.

Dawn Hartman is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of nursing experience including treating patients in crisis. She specializes in treating older adolescents, adults, and seniors who have a range of symptoms including anxiety, depression, panic, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and PTSD along with other mood and personality disorders.

Dawn received her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. She has experience in crisis intervention and case management of individuals seeking mental health treatment. Dawn utilizes a holistic approach combined with medication management and draws on methods from mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing.

Dawn believes in establishing a trusting relationship with her clients where they feel empowered to achieve their goals. She focuses on helping others find their strengths and learn techniques to become more present in their lives. Schedule your first appointment with Dawn today!

Olivia Dalton is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 9 years of experience. She specializes in disordered eating concerns, perfectionistic thinking, anxiety, depression, family systems, attachment styles, and authentic personal growth and development. Olivia’s clinical work is rooted in validated theories and techniques and is consistently enriched by the latest research in psychology, neuroscience, and biology. She operates from a holistic perspective that values the mind-body connection.

Olivia has a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Cambridge College. She combines a variety of therapeutic approaches with an exploration of family history, community, and support systems. Because everyone is unique, Olivia partners with each client to discover their innate strengths and provide appropriate resources.

Olivia believes you are not your symptoms or your diagnosis. Healing and change are hard, but never out of reach. Olivia offers a safe place to embrace your truest self and work toward acceptance, growth, and a fulfilling existence. Schedule an appointment today!