Borderline Personality Disorder therapists in Seattle, WA
Browse Borderline Personality Disorder therapists in Seattle, Washington. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Humanistic Therapy NW
Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, ACSW, CSWA
We provide specialized care for Borderline Personality Disorder using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to strengthen emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Treatment emphasizes healing through safe therapeutic relationships, skill-building, and coordinated care that supports stability and long-term growth.
17 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA (Online Only)
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Roxanne Luna
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
Borderline Personality Disorder can impact emotional regulation, relationships, and self-image. I help clients develop healthier coping strategies, improve interpersonal skills, and build greater emotional stability.
1 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA (Online Only)
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Carolyne Mburu-Gerena
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
Individuals with borderline personality disorder often experience intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and challenges with emotional regulation. Treatment focuses on stabilizing mood symptoms, improving impulse control, and developing healthier coping strategies. Medication management combined with supportive therapeutic approaches can help individuals build greater emotional stability and healthier relationships.
6 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA (Online Only)
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Tiffany Cason
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
If intense emotions, relationship difficulties, or fear of abandonment are affecting your life, I provide compassionate, individualized care to help you build healthier coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen relationships.
1 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA (Online Only)
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Laura Goldstein
Marriage and Family Therapist, LCMFT
DBT is an evidence-based treatment model originally created to treat Borderline Personality Disorder. Now, research shows DBT can be effective for a wide range of other presentations and symptoms that are rooted in emotions. Dialectical behavior therapy, is a perfect treatment for people who are:
more sensitive to emotions
more reactive to emotions
have a slower return to baseline
If any of these things sound familiar for you or your loved one then DBT is probably the answer!
14 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA
Seattle's tech economy — driven by Amazon, Microsoft, and a dense startup ecosystem — has made burnout, imposter syndrome, and the social costs of rapid wealth inequality prominent themes in local therapy. The "Seattle Freeze" — a widely noted phenomenon of difficulty forming close friendships — means therapists here frequently address loneliness, social anxiety, and the challenge of building genuine community in an outwardly welcoming but emotionally reserved city. Seattle's progressive culture sustains strong demand for LGBTQ+-affirming therapists, neurodiversity specialists, and practitioners working with race, identity, and social justice themes. UW Medicine and Swedish Medical Center provide institutional mental health resources alongside one of the most therapist-dense cities in the Pacific Northwest.
Borderline Personality Disorder therapists in Seattle, WA Statistics
Borderline Personality Disorder therapists in Seattle, WA average 16 years of experience and charge around $227 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (83%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (61%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (44%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$227
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
58%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 61% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Teen |
| 53% | Senior |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | LGBTQ+ |
| 56% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 39% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 36% | Christian |