Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder in San Francisco & California
Your emotions feel bigger than you can hold. Relationships come and go which feels terrifying, and reaching out too hard too fast can feel like pushing people away. Other people can be a source of comfort and reassurance, and just as easily a source of stress and worry.
If that sounds like your experience, therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can help. I offer BPD-focused therapy in San Francisco and online throughout California, combining DBT skills with an attachment-based approach.
If you are ready to seek support in a therapeutic relationship that feels containing, schedule a free 20-min consultation now.
Common Questions
Is Borderline Personality Disorder treatable?
Yes. BPD responds well to relationship-focused approaches like DBT and attachment-based therapy, especially when treatment addresses both in-the-moment coping skills and the relational patterns underneath them.
Do you diagnose BPD, or do I need a diagnosis already?
You don't need an existing diagnosis to start. Many clients come in recognizing the pattern in themselves — intense emotions, fear of abandonment, relationships that feel all-or-nothing — before any formal diagnosis.
Is this therapy only for people who've been diagnosed?
No. If what's described above resonates with your experience, that's reason enough to reach out.
My Approach to BPD Treatment
I aim to support clients with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) through a balanced approach. I offer space for validation and understanding the root of your big emotions, while also sharing concrete skills to get you through the challenging moments.
Attachment-based, Relational Therapy
Past relationships shape how we experience relationships now, and that's especially true for people with BPD. Research shows people with BPD have often experienced relational trauma, including abandonment and invalidation. Using an attachment-based approach, we recognize the impact of those experiences while building a different kind of relationship in the present.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
In the moment, emotions and conflict can feel overwhelming and urgent. I take a DBT-informed approach — a treatment method built specifically for people with BPD who experience intense emotional dysregulation — offering real-time skills to regulate emotions and manage relationships, without shame or judgment.