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I enjoy forming open and empathetic relationships with my clients and walking with them through their path to healing and actualiz...

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As a compassionate and culturally conscious psychotherapist with over 8 years of experience, I specialize in addressing a wide ran...

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As a queer-identified woman, I understand the unique issue of identity exploration and life stressors....

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As a lesbian-identified woman of color, I understand the unique issue of identity exploration....

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As a woman of color and a mom myself, I understand the issues our different communities are presented with on a daily basis with ...

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I strive to help each client utilize their strengths to improve their quality of life through a queer, sober, neurodivergent-infor...

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As a clinical psychologist trained as a generalist with over 20+ years of experience and specialty training in treating anxiety, d...

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I am committed to helping individuals overcome any barriers to optimum mental health and reaching their goals in treatment. I have...

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My favorite part of my job is being a soft landing space and a person on your team, rooting for your success every step of the way...

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Amanda Wayne is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has had the great fortune to work with clients of all ages, ethn...

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As a DBT-Trained clinician, I understand that sometimes individuals just need someone to walk the path of life with while figuring...

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Starting Borderline personality disorder counseling in Boston

What is borderline personality disorder counseling?

Borderline personality disorder counseling in Boston, MA is the main form of treatment for borderline personality disorder. It teaches individuals skills that enable them to better manage and cope with their symptoms.

How does borderline personality disorder counseling work?

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).

Is borderline personality disorder counseling conducted in person or online?

Borderline personality disorder counseling with our Thriveworks Boston therapists can be conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does borderline personality disorder counseling last?

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.

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Counseling for Borderline Personality Disorder in Boston, MA—Counselors and Therapists

Seeking help and care are important for anyone, but especially for people diagnosed with BPD. Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder has helped people mitigate many of the harmful effects of the disorder and live the life they have envisioned. Thriveworks Boston has worked with many clients who have BPD and has offered them the treatment they need and deserve. It is possible to find equilibrium after BPD has thrown life off balance. Reach out today for help.

Signs of Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder’s pattern is instability. BPD can cause volatility in an individual’s sense of self, emotions, and relationships.

That unpredictability is represented in the signs for BPD…

  • Swinging back and forth from one emotional extreme to another: happiness to irritability, euphoria to anger, and more.
  • A history of chaotic and often broken relationships (people with BPD may idealize people and then, when their expectations are not met, they villiainize them).
  • An inability to receive any kind of separation or criticism.
  • An extreme fear of being abandoned.
  • Risky behavior that can recklessly put people in harm’s way: spending sprees, daredevil driving, drug use, sex, self-sabotage, gambling, unsafe binge eating, and more.
  • Suicide attempts and self-injury (especially as a way to manage difficult emotions).
  • Outbursts of anger, belligerence, aggressiveness.
  • Feeling empty inside.

A quick glance at these signs of BPD gives a glimpse of the harm it can cause in an individual’s life. However, BPD can also raise people’s risk for other mental illnesses, including eating disorders, substance abuse, self-harm, depression, and addiction.

Development and Management of Borderline Personality Disorder

Just over 1 percent of people in America have Borderline Personality Disorder. Women are diagnosed at a greater rate than men, but it is unclear if women are more susceptible to it or if men are under-diagnosed. What is clear is that certain genetic and experiential factors can increase an individual’s risk of developing it, factors such as…

  • A smaller hippocampus (part of the brain that handles emotion and stress responses).
  • As a child, losing a caregiver or parent to death or abandonment.
  • Surviving childhood trauma (especially emotional, sexual, or physical abuse by a parent or caregiver).
  • Genetic history of mental illness, particularly BPD.

The difficulty that BPD can introduce into an individual’s life may be alleviated with the help of mental health care. Many people who have BPD benefit from a therapy called Dialectical Behavior Therapy. As Eliza explains, DBT teaches people coping skills that can help them, skills like…

  • Emotional regulation – The ability to stay in control of oneself regardless of what one is feeling.
  • Distress tolerance – Turning to healthy coping mechanisms instead of unhealthy ones.
  • Mindfulness – Paying attention to what one is thinking, sensing, and feeling without passing judgment on those thoughts, sensations, and emotions.
  • Interpersonal effectiveness – Building healthy relationships in a wide variety of contexts and with a wide variety of people and in a wide variety of ways.

Counseling for Borderline Personality Disorder at Thriveworks Boston—Scheduling an Appointment

If you are ready to work with a mental health professional, know that Thriveworks Boston offers therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder. New clients often meet with their therapist within the week of their first call. We accept many different insurance plans. We also offer weekend and evening appointments. Let’s work together. Call today.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Boston accept 28 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

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Kirsten is the best!! She empowers me with tools that help me handle the highs and lows of life. I enjoy how easy it is to schedule meetings or reschedule, and the virtual option is so convenient
Danielle Sep 2025
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She has excellent listening skills and I welcomed her interaction
Francis Sep 2025
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I was very hesitant from the first day i signed up for therapy. But after meeting Katrina all that changed, since the first meeting i have looked forward to every meeting. She feels more like an old friend than a therapist, I am truly thankful that I took the initial step to get help. Katrina is kind, authentic and just an amazing human being. Thank you for all that you guys do for those in need of help!
Read more I was very hesitant from the first day i signed up for therapy. But after meeting Katrina all that changed, since the first meeting i have looked forward to every meeting. She feels more like an old friend than a therapist, I am truly thankful that I took the initial step to get help. Katrina is kind, authentic and just an amazing human being. Thank you for all that you guys do for those in need of help!
Heidi Sep 2025
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Helen Phoenix is a great therapist!
Kristina Sep 2025
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Helen Phoenix is easy to talk to, asks great questions (they probe in a friendly way and never pry in a way that is off-putting), and always upbeat and friendly in a way that helps me be more upbeat and friendly.
Peter Sep 2025
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Amanda is a phenomenal therapist. I have been extremely happy working with her. She's thoughtful, listens well and gives constructive feedback for positive growth
Katherine Sep 2025
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Amanda is just an amazing human! I'm thankful to have her guidance in my journey to healing.
Angela Sep 2025
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I found Cheri to be really approachable, a great listener. She put me at ease. I appreciated when she told me a little about herself and I appreciated walking away with some 'homework'
Eileen Sep 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Boston is located at the corner of Emerson Place and Blossom Street, inside the Emerson Place Apartments building. We are located on the opposite side of Route 3 from the Charles River and Lederman Park. Across the street, on the opposite side of Blossom Street, you will find the Mass General Hospital complex.

Phone number

(617) 397-3951

Languages spoken by MA providers

  • Urdu
  • English
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