Trusted Borderline Personality Disorder Counseling Lake Mary
Struggling with overwhelming emotions, constant relationship conflict, or fear of abandonment at the current time? You may be living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), a mental disorder that can cause conflicting views of self and significant difficulty with interpersonal relationships, which often begin by early adulthood, making daily life feel unpredictable and exhausting. But you don’t have to face it alone.
Total Life Counseling in Lake Mary is here to help.
Our expert therapists offer fast access to care, both in-person and through tele-therapy. We build personalized plans to help you manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and feel more in control.
Total Life Counseling in Lake Mary offers expert Borderline Personality Disorder counseling, in person or via teletherapy.
Let us help you find balance, strengthen your relationships, and feel more emotionally grounded, one step at a time.
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Common Signs of Borderline Personality Disorder – And When to Get Help
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), officially defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders by the American Psychiatric Association since the late 1980s, often develops from a history of significant childhood traumas, including substance abuse and sexual abuse.
Often confused with Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder affects how a person feels about themselves, how they relate to others, and how they handle emotions. Recognizing the signs is the first step toward getting help.
If you feel like your emotions shift quickly, from deep sadness to anger or anxiety in a variety of contexts, and it’s hard to explain why, this may be more than just stress. With BPD, emotional reactions can feel overwhelming and hard to control
The fear of being left behind or rejected, even when there’s no clear reason, can feel all-consuming. It may lead you to do whatever it takes to keep someone close, even if it hurts you.
Relationships might feel like a rollercoaster—loving deeply one moment, then feeling hurt or betrayed the next. The intensity can be confusing and emotionally draining for everyone involved.
If you often feel unsure about who you are, or find yourself shifting between self-criticism and confusion about your identity, know that you’re not alone—many with BPD feel disconnected from their true selves.
Sometimes, acting on impulse—through risky or harmful behaviors—can feel like the only way to quiet the pain. But these choices often bring more hurt and regret afterward.
That persistent, hollow feeling inside—like nothing really matters—can be incredibly hard to explain. You might find yourself searching for something, anything, to feel whole.
When anger surfaces quickly and feels impossible to manage, it can strain relationships and leave you feeling misunderstood. You’re not just “overreacting”—your emotions are valid and real.
Self-injury or thoughts of ending your life aren’t signs of weakness. They’re signs of deep emotional pain. If you’re struggling, please know that support and healing are possible. You don’t have to go through this alone.
What Treatments Work for Borderline Personality Disorder?
If you’re living with the pain and confusion of BPD, know this: you are not broken, and you are not alone. While it may feel overwhelming at times, Borderline Personality Disorder is highly treatable. With the right support, you can learn to navigate your emotions, create healthier connections, and build a life that feels more stable, grounded, and truly your own. Here are the types of therapy you can experience for BPD.
DBT is one of the most effective therapies for BPD. It focuses on teaching skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
CBT helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. It’s especially useful for reducing self-doubt and improving emotional responses.
While there’s no specific medication for bipolar disorder (BPD), doctors may prescribe antidepressants, mood stabilizers, or anti-anxiety medications to manage symptoms. The use of medication can manage the co-occurring symptoms of bipolar disorder (BPD) significantly.
This approach helps individuals understand and change deeply rooted patterns formed in early life, which may be driving BPD symptoms.
Many people with BPD have experienced past trauma, including significant childhood traumas. Therapy that addresses trauma in a safe, supportive way can be crucial to healing.
Group settings can offer support and connection while allowing participants to practice relationship skills in a safe, guided environment. This also includes family therapy.
Interpersonal therapy helps people with Borderline Personality Disorder improve how they relate to others by building healthier communication and relationship skills. It focuses on understanding and managing emotions within social connections to reduce conflict and isolation.
Why Choose Total Life Counseling for BPD Treatment?
Living with Borderline Personality Disorder can feel like an emotional rollercoaster—but you don’t have to face it alone. At Total Life Counseling (TLC) in Lake Mary, we understand the unique challenges that come with BPD, and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way. Our compassionate team offers personalized care designed to help you find stability, build healthier relationships, and rediscover a stronger sense of self. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, know that healing is possible—and it starts here.
Here’s why our clients choose us.
1. BPD-Focused Therapists: Our licensed mental health professionals specialize in evidence-based methods like DBT, trauma-informed care, and CBT, therapies designed to address the emotional intensity, identity struggles, and relationship patterns tailored to individual needs common in BPD.
2. Fast Access When You Need It: No long waitlists. Get started quickly with in-person or tele-therapy sessions, because support should never be out of reach.
3. Fully Personalized Treatment Plans: We tailor each session around your unique symptoms, goals, and emotional needs; no one-size-fits-all approach here.
4. Holistic, Whole-Person Care: We go beyond symptom management to support your mental, emotional, and behavioural well-being, helping you rebuild from the inside out.
5. Safe, Compassionate Environment: You deserve to feel safe, heard, and never judged. TLC provides a space where healing can happen, at your own pace.
6. Tools You Can Use for Life: We teach practical coping skills and emotional regulation techniques that you can rely on every day, not just in therapy.
7. Meaningful, Measurable Change: Our clients report stronger relationships, fewer emotional outbursts, and a deeper sense of self-worth after working with us.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation now and watch the change unfold.
Licensed Counselors & Therapists
Meet Our Team of Certified & Experienced Professionals
Total Life Counseling Center consists of Licensed Counselors, Masters Level Therapists, Espanol Counselors, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Business Coaches, Image Enhancement Coaches who provide counseling for emotional, mental, physical and spiritual care including marriage, individual, family, substance abuse and more. Our team of certified and experienced professionals, dedicated to serving a comprehensive spectrum of mental health and relationship issues such as couples, women and men’s issues, children and teens with oppositional defiance, video game addiction, ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, and trauma survivors, is here to support and guide you through your journey towards healing and navigating life transitions. This approach not only enhances the effectiveness of the counseling provided but also builds trust within the community and among potential clients, who may be seeking support.
We offer next level counselors specialized in areas such as relationships, video game & drug/alcohol addictions, abuse, trauma, depression, and ADHD. Our Therapists are EMDR (eye movement desensitization) trauma therapy trained, cognitive behavioral therapy, specialize in ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Children, and are also professional Gottman method marriage couples counselors to give the best results to couples and to provide the best comprehensive spectrum of mental health and relationship care for our clients.
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MSW, Licensed clinical social worker
Vice President, Counselor, Guest Speaker, Addictions, Trauma, Couples, Abuse, and more!
Gemima McMahon
MA, LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in Women’s issues, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Cutting, Couples, Children and Teenagers and more!
David Duany
MA, LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in ADHD, Social Skills, and Anger Management counseling for children, young adults, and families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key signs that someone might have BPD?
BPD causes intense mood swings, unstable relationships, and a changing self-image. The cause of BPD is rooted in early trauma and biological factors, along with social factors, leading to impulsive actions, including reckless driving, feelings of emptiness, and fear of rejection, affecting how you relate to yourself and others, as explained by the biosocial theory of borderline personality disorder.
How effective is DBT for BPD patients?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) treatment, developed by Marsha Linehan, is an effective type of psychotherapy for Borderline Personality Disorder that incorporates dialectical behavioral therapy techniques. With consistent DBT treatment, many people find the right treatment and see significant improvements in their symptoms and overall mental health.
Can BPD symptoms improve over time with treatment?
Yes, symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder can improve with regular counseling. Treatment often includes therapy like DBT and individual counseling, sometimes combined with hospital care. A licensed professional will create a personalized plan to support your emotional health and guide you toward lasting progress.
What types of counseling are available for borderline personality disorder in Lake Mary?
In Lake Mary, psychological counseling for borderline personality disorder includes individual counseling sessions, individual therapy, group therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). These tailored approaches, many times treatment focused, emphasize emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and effective treatment strategies to help individuals manage symptoms effectively and improve their overall mental health. Seek a licensed professional counselor for optimal support.
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