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Getting Help for Borderline Personality Disorder

If you have BPD, finding treatment or support can be a confusing and frustrating process. Learn more about how to find the help you need. Finding a mental health professional (e.g., a psychiatrist, psychologist, counselor, or social worker) with whom you feel comfortable can be an important step toward better health.
Types of Therapists and Mental Health Providers
Find a therapist with the right credentials and expertise. Learn about the different types of therapists and other mental health providers, and the training and expertise of each type of therapist.
How to Find a Therapist
Learn how to find a therapist, including factors you should consider in your search, where to look to find a therapist in your area, and how to interview therapists.
Find Mental Health Resources in the U.S.
Find mental health resources in all 50 states.
What Do Those Letters After the Name Mean?
Are you puzzled by those letters that appear after your clinician's name? Not sure how a PhD is different than a PsyD? Learn about the different types of clinicians you may encounter as you seek treatment.
UCompare Healthcare: Find Information on Psychiatrists in Your Area
UCompare Healthcare allows you to search for a psychiatrist by location or name. This site also allows you to view a report including the psychiatrist's education, hospital affiliations, and any disciplinary actions.
American Psychological Association Help Center - Find A Psychologist
The American Psychological Association is the largest professional organization for psychologists. Use this link to find a psychologist in your area.
Find a Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program
Behavioral Tech, LLC's Clinical Resource Directory provides information on programs that provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as a treatment for BPD.
Find a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies offers this Find-a-Therapist service. Use this link to locate a therapist who practices cognitive behavioral therapy.

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