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Sterling Heights

I know how overwhelming life can feel at times, and my goal is to help you find calm and clarity in the chaos....

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Royal Oak

Within every challenge lies an invitation to grow, and I'm honored to support you as you listen inward and move toward healing....

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Novi

As someone who values being understood, I hope to provide an opportunity for self-reflection and personal growth....

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Portage

Cassie Watts is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Michigan. She has a passion for helping teens, adults, and...

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Portage

As your therapist, I will provide a safe place to explore your story and create the change you deserve....

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Novi

You are not alone. Your life story matters....

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Detroit

As a person who sees through a lens of no judgement, I understand that each individual has their own unique concerns and needs tha...

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Sterling Heights

Marya (Maria) Drygalski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Addictions Specialist, and Employee Assistance Professional in the s...

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Troy

Rosemary is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Michigan. Rosemary has worked as a counselor for over ten year...

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Sterling Heights

Jennifer Plesz is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor (CRC, LPC) with over 10 years of profes...

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Sterling Heights

Maria Tovar-Ruiz is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LPC, LAADC) who has over ...

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Novi

As a person that has experienced and struggled with anxiety and depression, I understand that asking for help and being vulnerable...

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Beverly Hills

Rebecca Hockridge is a licensed professional counselor as well as a licensed school counselor. She has a diverse portfolio that in...

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Sterling Heights

As someone who believes therapy is not one size fits all, I focus on an eclectic approach, using principles and skills taken from...

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West Bloomfield Township

My passion is to help you understand yourself....

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Grand Rapids

As a new mother, I understand and sympathize with parents and the struggles of successful parenting and familial relationships....

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Portage

Sometimes we all have difficulties in life, there is nothing wrong with reaching out for help....

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Portage

Who you are is beautifully and uniquely crafted by your experiences in life and I am here to help you discover ways to improve you...

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Grand Rapids

As a professional who has had to ask for help before, I know this process can be intimidating and difficult, but let me reassure y...

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Detroit

Life is full of challenges, hardships and stressors that can make even the most resilient person feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious, o...

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Portage

I graduated from Western Michigan University with a Masters in Couples, Marriage, and family Therapy. I am a Licensed Professional...

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Sterling Heights

I am a passionate therapist who will assist you in reaching your goals....

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Detroit

I believe my purpose in this world is to help others in their healing journey. I look forward to being a part of yours....

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Grand Rapids

I am dedicated to supporting you in beginning your journey no matter where we start....

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Grand Rapids

As a woman who has been affected by much of what life has to offer, I can empathize with many areas of trauma and joy and learning...

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Grand Rapids

As someone who struggles with mental health concerns, I understand the importance of seeking therapy and connection to build inner...

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Portage

I am a caring and supportive individual that will help guide children and adults to learn the skills they need, while supporting t...

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Grand Rapids

As a woman who is married, has kids, and has been working in mental health for a few years, I understand the impact of stress, dep...

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Portage

My aim is to offer you a therapeutic alliance through which you can heal from past wounds and embrace imperfections so that you ma...

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Beverly Hills

As a religious woman and certified trauma professional/substance use disorder therapist I understand the connection between trauma...

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Beverly Hills

As a human, I understand the challenges faced in today's modernized and often overwhelming world....

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Sterling Heights

As a therapist with many life experiences, my goal is to get you to a happy, healthy, and well-rounded life....

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Beverly Hills

My passion and purpose is to empower my clients to love their lives and themselves....

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Grand Rapids

I like to meet people where they're at, then help them find their own path through life....

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West Bloomfield Township

Megan Silverman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Michigan with over 10 years of experience. She serves those seeking assist...

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West Bloomfield Township

As your dedicated therapist, I create a safe and welcoming space where healing begins, tailoring therapy to your unique journey wi...

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Sterling Heights

Trust, mutual respect, collaboration, and empathy are foundational to a strong therapeutic alliance, and I am here to support you....

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Sterling Heights

Making the decision to seek therapy is incredibly courageous. I have over 19 years experience working as a Social Worker and I am ...

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Portage

My passion is to help people feel heard and empowered to live their best lives....

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Grand Rapids

As a woman who grew up in an adoptive family, I understand the unique issues of trauma, belonging, and navigating the unpredictabl...

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Royal Oak

Jillian Kraydich is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Michigan who has extensive experience partnering with a...

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Royal Oak

Clients are the experts on themselves, and it's a privilege to be trusted to guide them on their path to improved well-being and f...

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Royal Oak

My goal is that all clients feel heard, understood, and safe while partnering with me to make meaningful life changes....

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Royal Oak

As a millennial, I understand the ever-changing balancing act of navigating anxiety, career shifts, relationship issues, everyday ...

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Sterling Heights

Successful counseling is rooted in safety, trust, and a positive perspective....

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Starting Borderline personality disorder counseling in Grand Rapids Charter Township

What is borderline personality disorder counseling?

Borderline personality disorder counseling in Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI 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 Grand Rapids Charter Township 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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Borderline Personality Disorder Counseling in Grand Rapids, MI—Therapists

Thriveworks Grand Rapids works with clients who have Borderline Personality Disorder. BPD can make people’s lives unstable and volatile, but with therapy, many of our clients have managed their symptoms and learned how to live a more stable, controlled life. If you have BPD or are experiencing symptoms, reach out to Thriveworks Grand Rapids to schedule an appointment–we’re here to help.

Symptoms for BPD

Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder include:

  • Going to extremes, avoiding any real or perceived relational separation.
  • Fear of being separated and abandoned in relationships.
  • Antagonistic behavior— participating in and/or starting fights, frequently lashing out in anger, using sarcasm and bitterness, et cetera.
  • Frequently altering one’s identity—values, perceptions, and goals in particular.
  • Swinging between emotional extremes: anxiety and anger, happiness and outrage, and so forth.
  • A pattern of difficult and even broken relationships (often, when people have BPD, they glorify others initially, and then when others inevitably fail to live up to the expectations, they may be deeply disappointed).
  • Experiencing paranoia that can last for minutes or hours wherein people are not in touch with the real world.
  • Attempting or threatening suicide or self injury as a way to cope with fear, criticism, or rejection.
  • A deep-seated, on-going feeling of emptiness.
  • Difficulty receiving rejection or criticism in any form (even constructive feedback).
  • Engaging in impulsive behavior and taking unnecessary risks that put people in danger: gambling, unfettered spending, reckless driving, drug use, self-sabotage, unsafe sex, binge eating, and more.

Borderline Personality Disorder, clearly, can cause significant harm in an individual’s life all by itself. However, BPD can also increase an individual’s risk for other mental illnesses like self-harm, disordered eating, depression, addiction, and substance abuse.

How BPD Develops

There are many mysteries as to why and how BPD develops, but mental health professionals understand that certain factors raise an individual’s risk for the disorder. Risk factors include…

  • A genetic history of mental illness in general or specifically BPD.
  • Surviving childhood abuse (verbal, sexual, or physical) and neglect, especially if received from a caregiver or parent.
  • A smaller hippocampus (the part of the brain that regulates stress hormones and responses).
  • As a child, experiencing the death of a parent or caregiver.

BPD and Therapy

The harm that BPD can bring into a person’s life is not inevitable. With treatment, people may be able to manage the symptoms of BPD. Skilled and experienced mental health professionals can often tailor a treatment plan to meet their clients’ individual needs. The best care is often personalized, but often, treatment for BPD includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy—an intervention develop specifically to treat BPD. This therapy emphasizes certain healing and coping techniques like…

  • Mindfulness: Observing oneself, what one is feeling, thinking, and sensing. These observations should be received without assessment or judgment or blame.
  • Emotional regulation: The ability to feel emotions and use these responses well. Emotional regulation gives people the skills they need to feel a wide range of emotions (anger, frustration, desperation, euphoria, joy, relaxation, and more) without being controlled by them.
  • Distress tolerance: Life is filled with disappointments, setbacks, frustrations, distress, and more. These are normal, universal experiences. Distress tolerances teachers people how to handle the harder moments of life with resiliency.
  • Interpersonal effectiveness: Relationships are vital in life, and interpersonal effectiveness teaches people who to build a wide variety of connections, from romantic pursuits to acquaintances to professional contacts.

Scheduling Borderline Personality Disorder at Thriveworks Grand Rapids

The therapists at Thriveworks Grand Rapids offer treatment for BPD, and we have appointments available. When you contact our office, your first appointment may be within the week. We offer evening and weekend sessions, but we do not put our clients on a waitlist. We also accept many different insurance plans. Call us today to get started.

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 Grand Rapids Charter Township accept 26 insurance plans

  • ASR

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Alliance Health and Life (HAP)

  • Blue Care Network of Michigan

  • Blue Care Network of Michigan Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at Grand Rapids Charter Township
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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Bethany is always a great listener. She has really taken the time to get to know me, what my struggles are. She thought me to identify the root issue of what is bothering me and how to change my mindset to overcome them
Daniel Sep 2025
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I have been with Shannon for years and she has been such a a help in my journey! She is empathetic and validating while also holding me accountable for the goals that we set and helping me explore barriers to my goals.
Amanda Sep 2025
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my provider helps me figure out things that are hidden in my psychology which have been a problem, and to resolve those problems.
Douglas Sep 2025
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The whole experience with Bethany and therapy has been amazing, from feeling so lost and depressed to now having the skills to get through my tough situations and understanding that what I was feeling was valid and where it came from.
Lori Sep 2025
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Caring, Respectful, Kind, and Thoughtful.
Fay Sep 2025
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I am so happy I found thriveworks and Anna . Thank you for all your help.
Jodie Sep 2025
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Erica listens well and hears the things that I'm saying as well as what I'm not saying. She's very insightful and compassionate.
Keonda Sep 2025
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Shawna is wonderful and works with me at all times to make sure I feel comfortable and secure. I really appreciate her and my mental health is leagues better since starting to see her.
Carly Sep 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Grand Rapids is located off of Kenmoor Ave SE in the same building as the Women's Health Collective and Crossmark.

Phone number

(616) 421-9387

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