Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder
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A stable place can help you grow in ways you never thought possible
Myth: Borderline Personality Disorder is untreatable
Have people made you feel crazy or unstable, leaving you questioning your own reality?
Do you push people away out of fear they’ll leave you first?
Do your emotions hit suddenly, leaving you feeling out of control?
Do you feel like no one cares about you unless you’re in a crisis?
Do you often feel empty, like something’s missing inside?
Do you act impulsively, even when it hurts your long-term dreams?
Does your sense of self keep changing, leaving you unsure of what you want?
We get it, and we’re here to help you
Most people living with BPD feel happier and healthier working with an understanding therapist
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You’re not too emotional
Living with Borderline Personality Disorder can make your emotions feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t mean you’re being “too emotional.” The fear of abandonment and the struggle to feel secure in who you are can make it hard to truly know yourself, or for others to understand you. At Tamarasa Therapy, we offer a safe, steady space where you can express your feelings without fear of judgment or needing to change who you are. Our therapists will guide you in exploring your true self, helping you feel more grounded, secure, and confident in your relationships and sense of belonging.
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When you start healing from BPD, you…
Experience emotions without getting swept away by them
Learn how to balance loving others and loving yourself
Feel like you’re a worthwhile and deserving human being
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You might be going in circles—stuck in the same thought loops and behavior patterns. Working with a therapist can help you actualize your values and become the kind of person you would be proud of being.
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Some of us carry old wounds. We may have even given up hope of things getting better, or felt like we never stood a chance in the first place.
Therapy can change that. Even if you worked with a therapist before, there are different kinds of therapy, new research, and new ways of understanding the heart, mind and body.
What could your life look like if the past didn’t still hurt so much?
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Some people experience emotions more deeply than others, and that deep emotional capacity can be a powerful and beautiful part of who you are. In therapy, we create a safe space for you to feel those intense emotions without letting them control your actions. Together, we can explore ways to express and manage those feelings in healthy, intentional ways.
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Some people are fortunate to grow up in environments where, at a young age, they are taught to understand, communicate and regulate their emotions. Others have not had the same opportunity.
If you’d like to learn to communicate with confidence, balance closeness and space, or feel more secure in your relationships, our therapists can be your guides.
It’s not too late to learn to love yourself and others.
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When life has been unstable, it’s hard to know who you really are. Our therapists are compassionate and curious, ready to understand the real you. You don’t have to be anyone else, or put on a mask. They’ll be here to support you every step of the way.
What will I get out of therapy for BPD?
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Types of Therapy that help with BPD
There are multiple evidence-based therapeutic modalities that help treat symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder. Here are just a few that people with BPD have found beneficial, but there are more out there! Together, we’ll find what works for you.
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DBT is considered the most effective treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder. In DBT, you’ll learn practical skills in 4 modules:
Mindfulness
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Emotion Regulation
Distress Tolerance
DBT has helped countless people improve their relationships, enjoy making healthy long-term decisions, and feel more content with their lives. Talk to one of our therapists to see if DBT can help you.
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IFS can help you separate from the distorted thoughts and feelings that get overwhelming. It allows you to get to know yourself—not with judgment, but with kindness and curiosity.
The goal is to bring clarity and balance, so you feel calm and at ease. From that place, true healing can begin.
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If you struggle with feelings of shame and self-loathing, Mindful Self-Compassion can help you begin to change. By learning to offer yourself the same love, kindness, and care that you freely give to others, you may discover that compassion is an endless resource and one of your greatest strengths.
Healing that goes beyond the basics
You may have had people (even therapists) dismiss, invalidate, or reject your feelings before, but at Tamarasa Therapy, we’re different. We offer a safe, caring space where you can feel truly understood and supported.
We won’t just ask you to “act” better or pretend everything is fine. Instead, we’re here to help you feel better, deeply and truly—so you can live with peace, wholeness, and happiness.
You deserve to feel better—fully and completely.
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Meet Our Therapists
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Kaitlyn Skipper
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Ebube Bobby-Tasie
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Lise-Marie Giovinetti
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Anu Menon
Change
is real.
Growth
is real.
Healing
is real.
We're here to help you find it.
How to Get Started
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We are conveniently located at
6 Consultant Pl. Ste 100B, Durham, NC 27707
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