Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Therapy in Troy, MI & Online Across Michigan
Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and experiencing intense emotions, fears of abandonment, relationship struggles, or feeling unsure of who you are can make everyday life overwhelming.
Our BPD therapists provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for adults and older teens living with Borderline Personality Disorder and related emotional regulation challenges online in Michigan
You can schedule a free 15-minute consultation with one of our therapists to see if they’re a good fit.
What Borderline Personality Disorder Therapy at Sonder Counseling Helps With
Borderline Personality Disorder is a mental health condition that affects emotional regulation, relationships, self-image, and coping with stress.
BPD is highly treatable and therapy can help if you're struggling with:
Emotions that feel so intense that you can't control them.
Constantly fearing people will leave or reject you.
Relationships that are full of conflict, and you don't know why.
Feeling empty, even when everything seems fine.
Acting on impulse and regretting it afterward.
Seeing everything as all good or all bad, with nothing in between.
Not knowing who you really are or feeling good about yourself.
Who Borderline Personality Disorder Therapy Is For
Adults
Many adults living with BPD have spent years feeling misunderstood or judged. Relationships may feel intense, emotions may shift quickly, and it can be difficult to trust that things will stay stable. Therapy offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can better understand your emotional patterns, strengthen your sense of identity, and develop practical tools for managing life's challenges.
Older Teens
Some adolescents experience emotional regulation difficulties and relationship patterns consistent with emerging Borderline Personality Disorder traits. Early intervention can help teens develop healthy coping skills, improve communication, and build resilience before unhealthy patterns become more deeply established. When appropriate, therapy also includes collaboration with parents or caregivers to strengthen support outside of sessions.
Individuals Recovering from Trauma
Many people living with BPD have experienced trauma, neglect, chronic invalidation, or difficult attachment experiences. While trauma does not cause every case of BPD, addressing these underlying experiences can be an important part of healing.
How We Treat Borderline Personality Disorder
Treatment for BPD focuses on helping you understand your emotions, strengthen relationships, and develop healthier ways of responding to stress. Therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your individual needs.
Your therapist may integrate evidence-based approaches including:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-Informed Skills- DBT is considered one of the most effective approaches for treating Borderline Personality Disorder. Therapy focuses on skills such as:
Emotional regulation
Distress tolerance
Mindfulness
Interpersonal effectiveness
These skills help clients manage overwhelming emotions, improve relationships, and respond more effectively during difficult moments.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)- CBT helps identify unhelpful thought patterns, reduce self-criticism, and develop healthier responses to emotional challenges.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)- ACT encourages self-compassion and psychological flexibility while helping clients build a life guided by personal values instead of emotional reactions alone.
Trauma-Informed Therapy- When appropriate, therapy also addresses trauma, attachment wounds, and chronic invalidation that may contribute to emotional distress while maintaining emotional safety throughout the healing process.
Because BPD often occurs alongside anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, substance use, or relationship concerns, treatment addresses the whole person, not just the diagnosis.
What Makes Our Approach Different
Borderline Personality Disorder is often surrounded by misunderstanding and stigma.
Our therapists approach BPD with empathy, respect, and evidence-based care. We don't see clients as "manipulative" or "difficult." Instead, we recognize that intense emotional responses often develop as ways of coping with overwhelming experiences.
Our goal is to help you better understand yourself, strengthen emotional resilience, improve your relationships, and create lasting, meaningful change without shame or judgment.
Meet Your BPD Therapists
Amber Doody, LMSW, CAADC – Addiction, Anxiety, BPD, & Trauma Therapist
Amber provides compassionate therapy for individuals experiencing emotional regulation challenges, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Amber has worked full time on a DBT team for the past several years facilitating DBT groups and individual therapy.
Her approach emphasizes building practical coping skills while creating a safe therapeutic relationship where clients feel understood, respected, and supported throughout the healing process.
Fay Mannion, LMSW - Anxiety, BPD, and Trauma Therapist
Fay provides compassionate support for individuals navigating trauma, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, BPD, and major life changes. Her approach focuses on helping clients build self-awareness, strengthen resilience, and develop tools for creating more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others.
Fay has worked full time on a DBT team for the past several years facilitating DBT groups and individual therapy.
Her approach emphasizes building practical coping skills while creating a safe therapeutic relationship where clients feel understood, respected, and supported throughout the healing process.
Amber Doody, LMSW, and Fay Mannion, LMSW, provide compassionate therapy for individuals experiencing emotional regulation challenges, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Amber and Fay have worked full-time on a BPD team for several years, facilitating BPD groups and individual therapy.
Their approaches emphasize building practical coping skills while creating a safe therapeutic relationship where clients feel understood, respected, and supported throughout the healing process.
Online Borderline Personality Disorder Therapy is Available online Across Michigan
Secure telehealth appointments are available throughout Michigan for clients who prefer online support.
Cost & Insurance
We accept most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross Complete, Priority Health, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Meritain Health, Allied Benefit Systems, GEHA, and Medicare Part B. We also accept HSA and FSA cards.
Since coverage varies by plan and provider, we verify your specific benefits before your first session, so there are no surprises.
Healing Is Possible
Living with Borderline Personality Disorder can be incredibly challenging, but it does not define your future.
With compassionate support and evidence-based therapy, many people experience healthier relationships, improved emotional regulation, greater self-confidence, and a stronger sense of stability.
At Sonder Counseling, we're committed to helping you understand your emotions, develop practical skills, and build a life rooted in connection, resilience, and hope.
Frequently Asked Questions About Borderline Personality Disorder Therapy
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Yes. BPD is highly treatable. Many people experience significant improvement through therapy, especially with approaches that focus on emotional regulation, healthy relationships, and practical coping skills.
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Yes. DBT-informed therapy is one of the most effective treatments for Borderline Personality Disorder. It teaches skills to manage emotions, improve relationships, tolerate distress, and practice mindfulness.
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Your therapist will learn about your experiences, symptoms, relationships, and goals while working collaboratively with you to create an individualized treatment plan.
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Most major insurance plans include behavioral health benefits, including BPD therapy. We'll verify your specific coverage before your first appointment.
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Yes. Secure telehealth appointments are available anywhere in Michigan.
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Absolutely. Many people living with BPD also experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use concerns, or ADHD. Therapy addresses these overlapping experiences together.
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Everyone's healing journey is unique. Some clients benefit from shorter-term therapy focused on skill-building, while others choose longer-term support as they continue developing healthier relationships and emotional regulation.
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Recovery doesn't mean never experiencing strong emotions. It often means responding to emotions more effectively, improving relationships, strengthening your sense of self, communicating your needs more confidently, and creating a more stable, fulfilling life.