Borderline personality disorder counseling at Thriveworks is personalized to each individual. Depending on your unique needs, it can help you learn to manage uncomfortable feelings, reduce impulsivity, and improve relationships (which might otherwise be negatively affected by your condition).
The length of borderline personality disorder counseling sessions will vary from one person to the next, dependent on their specific needs. However, most treatments for borderline personality disorder last for 1-3 years.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious health condition that can make life more difficult. Symptoms of BPD can include mood swings, intense emotional states, and a fear of rejection and abandonment. These symptoms might make it harder for someone to excel and build strong personal relationships.
Therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals can work with their clients to diagnose BPD and treat its symptoms. Consider calling our office today if you want to speak with a licensed mental health professional from Thriveworks Counseling in Phoenix, AZ. One of our team members will answer your questions and help you schedule your first appointment.
Do I Have Borderline Personality Disorder? Signs and Symptoms
Borderline personality disorder can go undiagnosed for years — knowing the symptoms and signs can help you decide whether you might benefit by talking to a professional. People with BPD experience a wide variety of symptoms that can interfere with normal functioning.
Some of the most common symptoms of BPD include:
- Mood swings
- Fear of real or imagined abandonment
- Self-harm
- Explosive anger
- Intense emotions
- Impulsivity and destructive behaviors
- Uncertain or shifting self-image
- Feeling suspicious or out of touch with reality
Borderline Personality Disorder Counseling — What To Expect
Treatment for BPD usually focuses on helping people with the disorder learn how to manage their emotions, mitigate their symptoms, and build healthier relationships. Most treatment plans involve some form of psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy
Psychotherapy can help you talk about your experience with the disorder and teach you coping methods and skills to reduce its impact on your life. Some of the most commonly used types of psychotherapy for BPD include:
- Transference-focused therapy (TFT): This form of psychotherapy aims at helping someone with BPD understand the cause of their disorder and build new, healthier patterns of thought and behavior. The client “transfers” some of their feelings to their therapist or counselor. Then, the session can focus on unpacking emotions and examining patterns of thought.
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): This is an approach to therapy that can help people learn how to cope with and change negative emotions. DBT teaches four main skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation. Learning these skills and examining your mental state can help you manage your BPT symptoms.
BPD Counseling and Therapy Appointments in Phoenix, AZ
At Thriveworks, we think that everyone should have access to valuable mental health care if they want it. Our providers offer evening and weekend sessions so you can always find time for an appointment. We also offer a flexible cancellation policy — simply contact us a few days before your session to reschedule for a better time.
We accept health insurance and offer virtual counseling sessions so you can attend therapy without having to leave your home. Many of our clients love working with their provider over video chat because it’s a comfortable and convenient way to access mental health services.
Borderline personality disorder doesn’t have to rule your life — working with a mental health professional from Thriveworks Counseling in Phoenix, AZ can help. Call our office today to get started. We can’t wait to hear from you.
