Support for the Patterns That Feel Hard to Break

Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment in Houston Willowbrook, TX

Compassionate, structured counseling to help you manage intense emotions, navigate difficult relationship patterns, and build greater stability in everyday life.

UNDERSTANDING BPD

Recognizing Patterns Associated
With Borderline Personality Disorder

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Emotional Intensity — When Feelings Become Hard to Slow Down

Emotions can arrive quickly and feel overwhelming, especially when something touches a sensitive relationship, fear, or past experience. You may react strongly in the moment and only understand the intensity afterward.

Emotional regulation Emotional reactivity
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Uncertain Sense of Self — When You’re Not Sure Who You Are

Your sense of who you are, what you want, or how you feel about yourself may shift depending on what is happening around you. Relationships, conflict, or changes in circumstances can sometimes leave you questioning your identity or direction.

Identity Self-image
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Feeling Empty — When Something Always Seems Missing

Even when life appears fine from the outside, you may experience a persistent sense of emptiness, disconnection, or feeling like something is missing. It can be difficult to explain—and even harder to know how to change.

Emptiness Disconnection

When BPD Begins Affecting Your Daily Life

Borderline personality disorder can affect far more than emotions alone. Over time, recurring patterns can influence your confidence, relationships, decisions, and ability to feel steady in everyday life.

Second-Guessing Yourself

You may question your feelings, decisions, or reactions after difficult moments, making it harder to trust your judgment or feel confident about what comes next.

Emotions That Feel Hard to Manage

Strong emotions can rise quickly and become difficult to slow down, making it harder to respond calmly or stay grounded during stressful situations.

Worry About Losing Important Connections

Changes in communication, attention, or closeness may leave you worried that someone important is pulling away, creating uncertainty in relationships that matter to you.

Emotional Exhaustion

Managing intense emotions and relationship stress can become draining over time, leaving less energy for work, relationships, hobbies, and the parts of life that matter to you.

BPD can make emotions and relationships feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate those patterns alone. Our Houston Willowbrook team provides compassionate support to help you build greater emotional stability, trust yourself, and create healthier connections.

What Clients Say

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Really appreciated my session with AJ. He listens without judgment and offers a fresh, modern perspective that actually makes sense. I walked away with a better understanding of my situation and a starting point to work from. Looking forward to the next session.
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For my first time ever going to therapy my experience with this place ,I actually cannot put into words how wonderful it was. AJ your attention to detail and ability to connect ideas and solutions together is quite very remarkable, with all the challenges I have had in my life I have never had someone be able to piece something so complex together so fast. The changes mentally that have been made so far is translating to mind and body wellness as well for me, thank you . During my session with Brenda last year she was very genuine and kind along with providing empathy and insight while blending attentive listening and the space was very organized, calm and structured well. The office is very welcoming and clean and the therapists are so understanding and very professional , I would highly recommend.
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I am beyond grateful for my experience with my therapist AJ. From the very first session, I felt heard, supported, and truly understood. he creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where growth and healing feel possible. The tools and insight I’ve gained have helped me tremendously in both my personal life and mental health journey. I highly recommend her/him to anyone looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring therapist.
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Would recommend to anyone! AJ is the best!
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Aj is the best!
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It's amazing how my life did a 360 with the help of AJ. I just had to willing to listen and apply the things I learned to my life on a daily basis. I no longer live in the past or the future, I live in the present.

Evidence-Based BPD
Treatment for Lasting Change

Evidence-based BPD treatment can help you understand emotional patterns, strengthen relationships, and build practical coping skills.

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Practical skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, staying present, and responding more effectively during difficult moments.

Emotion Regulation
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Emotion Regulation & Skills-Based Therapy

Build practical skills for managing intense emotions, slowing reactive responses, and handling difficult situations with greater awareness and control.

Emotional Stability
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Identify recurring thought patterns that contribute to emotional distress, self-criticism, and relationship difficulties while developing healthier ways of responding.

Thought Patterns

Your insurance is probably covered.

We’re in-network with most major plans. Most of our clients pay nothing more than their standard copay.

Aetna
Original Medicare
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Texas (BCBS)
UnitedHealthcare
Oxford
Oscar
Cigna
Horizon BCBS
BCBS of Massachusetts
Quest Behavioral Health
Carelon Behavioral Health
UHC Medicare Advantage

Don't see your plan?

We work with more carriers than we can list. We'll run a free benefits check before your first session so you know exactly what's covered.

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Not using insurance? Self-pay is a flat $150 for your first session — on us if the fit isn’t right.

Meet the counselors who can help you find the right fit

You do not need to guess who to start with. Our team helps match you with a licensed counselor based on what you’re going through, your preferences, and the kind of support that feels right for you.

AJ Huynh, Director and LPC

AJ Huynh

Director | LPC

Brenda Resendez, Clinical Director and LPC

Brenda Resendez

Clinical Director | LPC

Sheree Morgan, LPC-Associate

Sheree Morgan

LPC-Associate

Ricardo Alvarez, LPC

Ricardo Alvarez

LPC

Questions About
BPD Treatment In Houston Willowbrook

We typically schedule your first session within a few days of reaching out, depending on availability. Our team can help with scheduling, insurance verification, and matching you with a clinician before your first appointment.

Yes. We are in-network with major insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UnitedHealthcare. We can check your benefits before your first session so you have a clearer understanding of your coverage and potential costs.

Your first session is a chance to talk through what you’re experiencing, your relationship and emotional patterns, and what you hope to change. Your therapist will use that conversation to better understand your needs and begin developing a treatment plan with you.

Treatment may incorporate approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and emotion-regulation skills, depending on your needs. Your therapist will tailor the work to the patterns and challenges you’re experiencing rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

Counseling can help you recognize recurring patterns, manage intense emotions, slow reactive responses, and develop healthier ways of communicating and connecting with others. Progress often begins with gaining more awareness and control during difficult moments.

There is no fixed timeline for BPD treatment. The pace depends on your goals, symptoms, relationships, and how you respond to therapy. Your therapist can discuss progress and treatment goals with you throughout the process so you know what you’re working toward.

Yes. You can meet with us at our Haynes Rd, Houston-Willowbrook office, attend virtually from anywhere in Texas, or combine in-person and virtual sessions. Therapy is confidential and handled according to applicable privacy laws and professional ethical standards.

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Serving neighborhoods across NW Houston. In-person at our Haynes Rd office, or virtual from anywhere in Texas.