Some people find that their emotional experiences and relationship patterns feel especially intense, confusing, or difficult to manage. Relationships may feel unstable or painful, emotions may shift quickly, and it can be hard to maintain a consistent sense of self.

You might notice strong fears of abandonment, rapid shifts in how you feel about yourself or others, or relationships that cycle between closeness and conflict. At times, emotions may feel overwhelming or difficult to regulate, leading to impulsive behaviors or attempts to cope with distress in ways you later regret. 

Personality disorders describe patterns of experiencing emotions, relationships, and oneself that can feel deeply ingrained and difficult to change. While the term borderline personality disorder (BPD) can sound discouraging, it's actually very treatable.

therapy for borderline personality disorder

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is the leading treatment for BPD. It helps you build awareness of thoughts, emotions, and behavioral patterns, while also building concrete skills. Together, these ingredients help you understand and regulate your emotions, navigate relationships, and reduce behaviors that create suffering.

Over time, many people find that patterns which once felt fixed begin to shift. Therapy can help create space for a stronger sense of identity, more manageable emotional experiences, and relationships that feel more stable and fulfilling.

I specialize in helping adults, couples, and teens understand and change the emotional patterns that shape their relationships — whether they show up as overthinking, pulling away, people pleasing, feeling disconnected, or as more intense emotional swings and relationship instability.