I’m at my wits end, everybody is out to get her, repetitive conversations

[Carnations]

Help need advice. Looking for the best psychotherapist for BPD in or near Washington, DCarea.  Any suggestions?

Our objective is to better understand the struggles our child faces and to learn the skills to improve our relationship and provide a supportive environment and also improve on our own emotional responses, attitudes and effectiveness as a family leaders

[Swimmy55]

Hi,
Some ideas to try in the meantime:
1. Psychology Today .com offers names of psychs and their specialties.
2. Crisis center has lists of psychs . Most counties in the DC metro area have crisis center hotline numbers.
3. Health insurance may have a list.

[Carnations]

Swimmy55,
Thank you for the response.  Actually I have utilized the Psychology Today for therapist.  Most do not specialize in BPD behavior.  I haven't reached out to crisis lines, but that could be a possibility.  Thank you for the suggestions.

[formflier]

Make sure and look for people that have experience (say 20 years or more) and hopefully find experienced people with a PhD


Most of those are well versed in BPD...even if they don't advertise it.  (many don't but will take the case...on a case by case basis)

Point being...these cases are not for newbies.

Best,

FF

[Naughty Nibbler]

If you go to the web address below, you can find a list of Washington therapists who have received training from Marsha Linehan's organization:

https://behavioraltech.org/resources/find-a-therapist-app/wpbdm-region/washington/

[runtex]

I have found that a number of attachment therapists have training in BPD and do well as many patients have PTSD as well.

[insellebenfamili]

I am searching for the same, a specialist in BPD in DELMARVA area. Did you have any luck finding someone? Could you pass on your findings? Her current therapist is a "newbie" and causing more harm than good.