Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Ponder, TX

A session with me is like a warm cup of your favorite herbal tea. I do my best to create a relational environment that is inviting, comforting, and connected. I believe in the importance of holding space for emotions of any size and through our shared vulnerability, we can work collaboratively to foster healing. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming person and therapist, and I love supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Don't let the beard intimidate you, I'm a big, friendly giant. I enjoy working with adults who are struggling with sexual trauma recovery, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, changes in spirituality/loss of faith, and people who are working through existential issues. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming person and therapist.

Relationships can be difficult to navigate, both with others and with oneself, and not having the right tools can make a difficult job even more challenging. Add to this day-to-day life events and unprocessed trauma, and it can be easy to feel like things will not get better, leaving you feeling empty and hopeless. I want to be there on your journey by holding the space for you, helping you process your thoughts and feelings, learning who you are and what you need, and supporting you as you learn new skills, strengthen the ones you already have, process your trauma safely, and develop and/or nurture healthy relationships.

Life gets difficult sometimes, and I believe we weren’t created to navigate it alone. I’d be honored to walk alongside you on your journey towards overcoming life’s challenges. You can trust me to provide a nonjudgmental and safe environment to process your experiences and figure out how to move forward. Moving forward requires change, and I believe we all have the capacity for change. My aim is to empower you to make the necessary decisions and changes to achieve your goals. That is what our time together is all about – helping you work towards your goals. I believe change and growth are always possible, but never easy.

I wholeheartedly believe in the importance of healthy relationships, not only with those we love, but with ourselves. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples build healthy coping strategies, effective communication skills, and identify and pursue personal growth. I believe we all have areas for growth and I work collaboratively with client's using effective counseling techniques to dispute faulty beliefs that are hindering ability for growth, happiness, and success.

My hope is to offer a space for people to experience life changing therapy where mind, body, and soul meet. A safe, comfortable space that fosters an atmosphere free of judgment and shame, where growth and transformation can happen. In an ever changing, uncertain world, there is comfort in having a sure place, and an objective voice. I wish to work with you to find the greatest version of you.

Sometimes it's not about what you want to hear but what you need to hear. I value honesty in the therapeutic relationship and don't shy away from challenging clients to foster growth. It's important to me to collaborate with my clients to reach their therapeutic goals. Discomfort creates growth and I am here to guide you through it. My catch phrase is "almost everything goes back to your childhood" and I believe it is important to explore childhood experiences to gain insight into present issues. From there, we can heal past traumas and improve your life. In addition, I include CBT and DBT in sessions to aid in behavioral changes.

Whatever you are struggling with, I would love to walk with you. Whether you are dealing with past trauma or with hard decisions facing you right now, I will help you sort through it. I specialize in perinatal mental health, couples counseling, and trauma recovery. I believe the connection between the therapist and client is the most important part of the therapy process. I want to learn about your identities, life experiences, and value system so that together we can set goals that make sense to you.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed out with no end in sight? We see you. We see you struggling to get out of bed. We see you wondering what the point of it all is. We see the depth of your pain. How? Because WE are human too. And because we work WITH humans every day. Every day, we see the pain, the struggle, the difficulty. You are so not alone in this.

When the storm comes find a safe harbor. Narcissistic abuse ( a type of emotional abuse) is recognized as a destructive relationship pattern in which one person emotionally dominates and controls another. Victims often live with invisible wounds. Confusion and fear are common experiences and emotional pain is often a personal secret. Quite frequently victims of narcissistic abuse engage their abuser with pleas for changed behavior. Dr Allen's specialty practice focuses on helping victims calm emotional storms by regaining and rebuilding their self confidence and self-trust.

OpenDoor Counseling and Assessment Services is able to provide a wide range of therapeutic services to those needing help and support. We are especially proud of our experience in working with juveniles and adults with sexual behavior problems, trauma, anger management and individuals involved in the criminal justice system.

I specialize in treating adults and adolescents who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I also have experience in treating substance abuse, addiction, and anger issues. It brings me great satisfaction to work with you as you navigate through difficult life transitions. I meet you where you are on your journey and collaborate with you to improve your coping skills. Together, we work on boosting your self-esteem, empowering you to feel confident in making good decisions for yourself.

Therapy is worth it. I often tell clients that the results you receive from therapy are well worth the dedication you give to it! Whether you need support for anxiety or depression, help processing traumas or day-to-day life, assistance with family/relationship conflict, desiring to learn new coping skills, or just wanting someone to hear and understand you, therapy is for you.

We all have our ups and downs in life and sometimes life can feel really harsh when we least expect it. Thoughts and memories from your past may be intruding in your current life. In therapy, you will learn to stop the panic, stop the racing thoughts, feel less sad and process the parts of your past that continue to effect you today. I work collaboratively with individuals, drawing on techniques, like EMDR and sand tray, to assist you in moving beyond the symptoms of your struggles to uncover the underlying causes of “stuckness” or suffering.

Be heard and acknowledged. My goal in therapy is to provide you with nonjudgmental and empathetic listening, so you can safely explore your current and core issues. In my experience, the catharsis of sharing your thoughts and feelings leads to discovering your strengths and deficits. I truly believe that it is upon these strengths that you will build a repertoire of cognitive, emotional, and physical coping skills to improve the quality of your life. Sessions will be individually tailored to your needs and goals, whether it be developing skills to combat current issues, processing past trauma, or reexamining overall perspectives.

I specialize in treating children, teens, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. My approach is solution-focused, aiming to equip individuals with coping skills to navigate life's challenges more effectively. I'm passionate about not only addressing immediate concerns but also fostering resilience and helping individuals thrive in the face of adversity throughout their lives.

I specialize in working with adults who are facing challenges with depression, anxiety, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I focus on supporting individuals going through life transitions and those seeking to explore and understand their identities. I can assist you in identifying patterns in your life that may be causing pain, frustration, and a sense of loss of identity.

I specialize in treating adults experiencing anxiety, depression, sexual and psychological trauma, PTSD, and life transitions. I have experience treating Bipolar Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, grief, and self-harm. I'm passionate about helping you heal from traumatic life experiences. I provide you with concrete coping strategies to help you feel more fulfilled.

I believe that symptoms and diagnoses are signs of identity conflict and efforts to try and control situations that are outside of our control. My approach focuses on creating a therapeutic relationship to support those working towards trauma recovery, addressing dissociation, fostering personality development, emotional regulation or helping process burnout with fellow therapist and healthcare professionals.