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 Therapy in Cary, NC—Therapy and Counseling
BPD is a serious mental illness that can significantly impact an individual’s life. At Thriveworks Counseling in Cary, we offer specialized therapy for BPD to help individuals achieve stability and improve their quality of life.
Our experienced therapists are here to guide you through your journey to recovery. Call us at (919) 822-8286 to schedule your appointment.
Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder
- Profound fear of separation and abandonment
- Feeling of emptiness
- Quarrelsome personality with sarcasm, anger, and antagonism
- Fractured relationships due to glorifying and then vilifying others
- Regularly switching values, identities, goals, and perceptions
- Rapid emotional changes from euphoria to anger to anxiety
- Periods of paranoia and difficulty distinguishing reality
- Difficulty receiving criticism or feedback
- Suicidal ideation, self-harm, and threats of self-harm or suicide
- Taking unnecessary and reckless risks, such as substance abuse, reckless driving, and unsafe sex
These symptoms can also increase the risk of other mental health challenges, such as addiction, depression, and eating disorders.
Risk Factors and Development of BPD
The exact causes of BPD are not known, but several risk factors can increase its likelihood:
- Family history of mental health problems, especially BPD
- Childhood neglect or abuse (emotional, physical, and/or sexual)
- Smaller than normal hippocampus size (part of the brain that regulates stress response and emotions)
- Death or abandonment by a parent or caregiver during childhood
Mitigating BPD: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT is a specialized therapy developed for individuals with BPD. DBT focuses on teaching practical coping skills to manage the instability introduced by BPD, including:
- Mindfulness: Paying attention to what you are sensing, feeling, and thinking without judgment.
- Emotional Regulation: Feeling your emotions while staying in control of your actions.
- Distress Tolerance: Responding to life’s setbacks with resilience.
- Interpersonal Effectiveness: Building healthy relationships in various contexts, such as home, work, community, and school.
Borderline Personality Disorder Therapy at Thriveworks Cary
Thriveworks Counseling in Cary offers specialized therapy for BPD, providing the support you need to achieve stability and improve your life. Our office is ready to take your call, and new clients often see their provider within 7 business days of their first call.
We accept many different insurance plans and offer weekend and evening sessions for your convenience. Let’s get started—call us today at (919) 822-8286.
