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116 licensed therapists & providers in Massachusetts—15 in Cambridge. Available as soon as today, in person and online

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Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

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94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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2,189 people sought borderline personality disorder counseling help in Massachusetts in the last year

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Borderline personality disorder counseling FAQs

What is borderline personality disorder counseling?

Borderline personality disorder counseling in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge 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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Treatment in Cambridge, MA for Borderline Personality Disorder—Therapy and Counseling

The therapists at Thriveworks Cambridge have worked with a number of clients who were struggling to manage their Borderline Personality Disorder. With treatment, they were able to establish balance in their lives again.

If you are struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder, know that there is help available. Reach out to Thriveworks Cambridge to schedule your first session and get the support that you need.

Symptoms for Borderline Personality Disorder

There are ten different disorders that The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) categorizes as “Personality Disorders.” Each is characterized by some form of maladaptive behavior, and Borderline Personality Disorder is characterized by instability. BPD can introduce unpredictability and volatility into an individual’s life. They frequently experience an unstable mood, relationships, and even identity. Other symptoms include…

  • Vacillating back and forth from one feeling to the opposite: anger to happiness to irritability to euphoria to frustration and so forth.
  • A deep fear of experiencing separation or abandonment.
  • Difficulty handling any form of criticism or separation (even healthy kinds).
  • Relational challenges: often, BPD causes people to idealize others, and then relationship, those expectations are disappointed. People with BPD often have a long history of broken or chaotic relationships.
  • An on-going and ever-present feeling of being empty.
  • Reckless and risky behavior that puts oneself and others at risks: spending sprees, binge eating, daredevil driving, unsafe sex, drug use, self-sabotage, gambling, and more.
  • Self-injury, suicide attempts, and/or suicide ideation (particularly as a coping mechanism for hard circumstances and emotions).
  • A belligerent posture, aggressiveness, angry outbursts, and more.

These symptoms give a small peek at the harm BPD can cause to an individual, but they do not tell the whole story. Borderline Personality Disorder can also increase an individual’s risk for other disorders, like substance abuse, depression, eating disorders, self-harm, and addiction.

Treatment for BPD

For those who have been diagnosed with BPD or who are struggling with its symptoms, it is important to state that there are effective treatments available. Many people work with a mental health professional and find the right course of action for them, and often, that course involves a treatment called Dialectical Behavior Therapy. This treatment focuses upon helping people learn important mental health skills, such as…

  • Emotional regulation – having the capacity to feel any emotion and remain in control of oneself.
  • Distress tolerance – using helpful and healthy ways of coping when life gets hard or setbacks are experienced.
  • Mindfulness – being present in one’s own thoughts, feelings, and sensations—noticing and paying attention without judgement.
  • Interpersonal effectiveness – learning how to be in a variety of relationships across many different contexts.

Appointments for Borderline Personality at Thriveworks Cambridge, MA

If you are ready to meet with a therapists about Borderline Personality Disorder, the mental health professionals at Thriveworks Cambridge are ready to meet with you. When you contact our office, your first appointment may be within the week. We offer evening and weekend sessions, and we accept many different insurance plans. Call today.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Cambridge 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

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Harvard Pilgrim

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Lady was very knowledgeable and helpful, but I had a lot of trouble understanding her with her accent. Certain words were hard for me to understand, because of her accent, but she seemed very knowledgeable in the subjects that I asked her.
Ridge Mar 2026
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Diane Paseos is wonderful!! After my sessions with her I less anxiety and calmer.
Lyric Mar 2026
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Sumio is understanding and compassionate, in a way that he takes into consideration not only the current session, but prior discussions for a more wholistic interpretation of the topic discussed. His broader prospective is important when exploring the deeper meaning.
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Janet Mar 2026
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I had a very pleasant experience and my thriveworks clinician Margaret was very patient with me
Nathan Mar 2026
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Very accommodating and each person takes the time to listen.
Morgan Mar 2026
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I really connected with my provider and have learned a lot in just two sessions with her!
Delila Mar 2026
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I have found the service simple and easy to use. Being able to meet on line is very convenient and feels effective
Rowyn Mar 2026
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I felt heard and understood. Diane has an approach that makes it easy to open up to.
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Where to find us

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Address

872 Massachusetts Ave Suite 2-2
Cambridge, MA 02139

Getting here

Thrive Boston Counseling and Psychotherapy is located in the 872 Mass Ave Building near Massachusetts Ave and Lee St, off Memorial Dr. It is near Harvard University and right by the Cambridge Public Library.

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Phone number

(617) 380-4651
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  • Hindi
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Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
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Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
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