Personality Disorders Therapists in Phoenix, AZ
Our providers specialize in anxiety and mood disorders; trauma and other stress-related disorders; personality disorders; and medication management.
Alex Levitan is the lead Psychologist and Clinical Director of Levitan & Associates Psychological Services where he is responsible for organizing and overseeing all providers and programs within the agency. Outside of his responsibilities with LAPS, Dr. Levitan also provides individual counseling, clinical and forensic evaluations, and psychological consultations for various nonprofit organizations including state and local hospitals, veterans’ health services, and the department of child safety. Alex is currently accepting new clients for his team of providers, contact his office today to request an appointment!
Our providers specialize in anxiety and mood disorders; trauma and other stress-related disorders; personality disorders; and medication management.
Alex Levitan is the lead Psychologist and Clinical Director of Levitan & Associates Psychological Services where he is responsible for organizing and overseeing all providers and programs within the agency. Outside of his responsibilities with LAPS, Dr. Levitan also provides individual counseling, clinical and forensic evaluations, and psychological consultations for various nonprofit organizations including state and local hospitals, veterans’ health services, and the department of child safety. Alex is currently accepting new clients for his team of providers, contact his office today to request an appointment!
Hi ya’ll! My name is Haleigh, and I am Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC). Prior to beginning my graduate studies, I dedicated my time to providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with Autism and other behavioral issues. This experience was incredibly rewarding and solidified my passion for working with youth, who have truly captured my heart.
Hi ya’ll! My name is Haleigh, and I am Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC). Prior to beginning my graduate studies, I dedicated my time to providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with Autism and other behavioral issues. This experience was incredibly rewarding and solidified my passion for working with youth, who have truly captured my heart.
Dynamic Counseling and Coaching Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAPC, LPC, CCTP, CAGSSAC
Online Only
Our clinicians specialize in the treatment of a wide array of issues such as the effects of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, family conflict, life/career changes and much more.
At Dynamic Counseling and Coaching Solutions we believe whole people connecting with one another enhances the well-being of the family and the community. Similarly, people living and working together as whole communities will make the world better for all of us. Additionally, we all need places where we can speak without fear of judgement or rejection. When these needs are met, barriers to growth and well being can be removed. Our goal is to provide an environment that fosters the kind of individual growth that comes from intentional change by promoting health, healing and restoration.
Our clinicians specialize in the treatment of a wide array of issues such as the effects of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, family conflict, life/career changes and much more.
At Dynamic Counseling and Coaching Solutions we believe whole people connecting with one another enhances the well-being of the family and the community. Similarly, people living and working together as whole communities will make the world better for all of us. Additionally, we all need places where we can speak without fear of judgement or rejection. When these needs are met, barriers to growth and well being can be removed. Our goal is to provide an environment that fosters the kind of individual growth that comes from intentional change by promoting health, healing and restoration.
Welcome to Sentience. Sentience is the ability to feel, perceive, and have self-awareness through emotional experiences. Having the full capacity to feel and perceive both the rewarding and challenging sensations of life in a balanced way, supports psychological health. The goal of Sentience is to provide conscientious psychological services for people presenting with emotional or behavioral challenges in their lives. We provide comprehensive services including therapy, evaluation, consultation, teaching/lecture, and expert testimony.
Welcome to Sentience. Sentience is the ability to feel, perceive, and have self-awareness through emotional experiences. Having the full capacity to feel and perceive both the rewarding and challenging sensations of life in a balanced way, supports psychological health. The goal of Sentience is to provide conscientious psychological services for people presenting with emotional or behavioral challenges in their lives. We provide comprehensive services including therapy, evaluation, consultation, teaching/lecture, and expert testimony.
Therapy is about a collaborative relationship between people. I have significant experience in helping individuals to reach their desired potential through strength-based, person centered, holistic therapy. I do not believe that there is a one-size-fits-all treatment protocol. I tailor my approach to meet the your needs and to build a relationship with you. You get my 100% focus during your time with me.
Therapy is about a collaborative relationship between people. I have significant experience in helping individuals to reach their desired potential through strength-based, person centered, holistic therapy. I do not believe that there is a one-size-fits-all treatment protocol. I tailor my approach to meet the your needs and to build a relationship with you. You get my 100% focus during your time with me.
Elisabeth Ihlenfeld
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP-II, CIMHP, C-PD
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Strange as it may sound, my ideal client is someone who has been suffering in a profound way and, despite numerous past interactions with mental health providers, has yet to fully make sense of themself, let alone remove the obstacles to change and growth that have them stuck. Regardless of what diagnosis a person has been given before, my interest is in what is behind it. How and why did they develop the particular maladaptive strategies behind the symptoms comprising what we call a "psychological disorder?" What purpose do they serve, despite the suffering they engender? This is the need to know stuff of real change...
Strange as it may sound, my ideal client is someone who has been suffering in a profound way and, despite numerous past interactions with mental health providers, has yet to fully make sense of themself, let alone remove the obstacles to change and growth that have them stuck. Regardless of what diagnosis a person has been given before, my interest is in what is behind it. How and why did they develop the particular maladaptive strategies behind the symptoms comprising what we call a "psychological disorder?" What purpose do they serve, despite the suffering they engender? This is the need to know stuff of real change...
Jodie Gonzalez is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has 9 years of experience in therapeutic models and over 17 years in the behavioral health profession. Jodie has an array of specialties, which include DBT, Trauma-informed care, CBT, existentialism and humanism approaches and modalities. She has a love for animals and holistic approaches allowing her to include many interventive avenues to healing. She is a life coach and a wellness coach as well who loves to serve the whole person, mind, body and spirit.
Jodie Gonzalez is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has 9 years of experience in therapeutic models and over 17 years in the behavioral health profession. Jodie has an array of specialties, which include DBT, Trauma-informed care, CBT, existentialism and humanism approaches and modalities. She has a love for animals and holistic approaches allowing her to include many interventive avenues to healing. She is a life coach and a wellness coach as well who loves to serve the whole person, mind, body and spirit.
For the past 23 years I have worked with individuals experiencing a variety of life challenges, including chronic mental illness. In my practice, I work with adults struggling with depression and/or anxiety and feel locked into a less-than-optimal way of being. My practice is based on Existential-Humanistic principles. I believe all people hold within themselves the path to healthier living. Through learning to focus on the Present, I help individuals find deeper understanding and satisfaction in themselves, their relationships, and their daily lives.
For the past 23 years I have worked with individuals experiencing a variety of life challenges, including chronic mental illness. In my practice, I work with adults struggling with depression and/or anxiety and feel locked into a less-than-optimal way of being. My practice is based on Existential-Humanistic principles. I believe all people hold within themselves the path to healthier living. Through learning to focus on the Present, I help individuals find deeper understanding and satisfaction in themselves, their relationships, and their daily lives.
Feeling out of control and overwhelmed? Like your brain is stuck on repeat: “Why me? Why am I like this? Why can’t I change?” Experiencing emotional responses that leave you feeling ashamed, misunderstood or that something is wrong with you? You find yourself in chaotic relationships, overcompensating to fill a void. Lost and alone in your journey and mentally and emotionally isolated from others. At the end of the day you feel hopeless about finding relief. I recognize that traumatic experiences are a spectrum that we each experience uniquely. I treat trauma from a relational approach and focus on nervous system (co)regulation.
Feeling out of control and overwhelmed? Like your brain is stuck on repeat: “Why me? Why am I like this? Why can’t I change?” Experiencing emotional responses that leave you feeling ashamed, misunderstood or that something is wrong with you? You find yourself in chaotic relationships, overcompensating to fill a void. Lost and alone in your journey and mentally and emotionally isolated from others. At the end of the day you feel hopeless about finding relief. I recognize that traumatic experiences are a spectrum that we each experience uniquely. I treat trauma from a relational approach and focus on nervous system (co)regulation.
Brene Brown "Shame cannot survive being spoken and being met with empathy." My goal is to support your healing, to hold a sacred space that feels safe to you and where you no longer feel alone in your pain. I specialize in helping people navigate the deep wounds of attachment trauma, family dysfunction, divorce, codependency, low self-worth, and the complex tangle of sex and relationship concerns. Whether you're struggling with intimacy, fears of abandonment, impostor syndrome, you are not alone. If your heart aches to be seen, to be understood, to feel whole again, reach out. Lets rebuild authenticity with yourself and others.
Brene Brown "Shame cannot survive being spoken and being met with empathy." My goal is to support your healing, to hold a sacred space that feels safe to you and where you no longer feel alone in your pain. I specialize in helping people navigate the deep wounds of attachment trauma, family dysfunction, divorce, codependency, low self-worth, and the complex tangle of sex and relationship concerns. Whether you're struggling with intimacy, fears of abandonment, impostor syndrome, you are not alone. If your heart aches to be seen, to be understood, to feel whole again, reach out. Lets rebuild authenticity with yourself and others.
Hello, I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, located in AZ. I graduated with my master's from University of Phoenix in Tucson and have been working in multiple areas of the mental health field for the past 20 years.
Hello, I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, located in AZ. I graduated with my master's from University of Phoenix in Tucson and have been working in multiple areas of the mental health field for the past 20 years.
I have experience working with neurodivergent individuals, borderline, narcissistic and anti-social personalities, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, OCD, phobias, eating disorders, addiction, disassociation and chronic pain.
I utilize a variety of techniques to help increase the mind body connection and process emotions and trauma including EMDR, somatic experiencing, hypnosis, guided meditation and DBT to name a few. I am EMDRIA trained in advanced EMDR techniques for complex issues. I have a child welfare specialization and offer court ordered individual/child/family therapy.
I have experience working with neurodivergent individuals, borderline, narcissistic and anti-social personalities, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, OCD, phobias, eating disorders, addiction, disassociation and chronic pain.
I utilize a variety of techniques to help increase the mind body connection and process emotions and trauma including EMDR, somatic experiencing, hypnosis, guided meditation and DBT to name a few. I am EMDRIA trained in advanced EMDR techniques for complex issues. I have a child welfare specialization and offer court ordered individual/child/family therapy.
I have been practicing therapy for over 14 years and I am passionate about supporting my clients in their personal growth. I use a person - centered approach while exploring the past and present and challenging distorted negative cognitions when appropriate. The decision to enter therapy is not an easy one and my goal is to offer support in a safe and compassionate space. I am trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Somatic Experiencing. These training provide me with a wide variety of tools/skills to offer my clients.
I have been practicing therapy for over 14 years and I am passionate about supporting my clients in their personal growth. I use a person - centered approach while exploring the past and present and challenging distorted negative cognitions when appropriate. The decision to enter therapy is not an easy one and my goal is to offer support in a safe and compassionate space. I am trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Somatic Experiencing. These training provide me with a wide variety of tools/skills to offer my clients.
Hallstrom, PhD, LIAC, LCDC has a passion for helping those that silently suffer with substance abuse (i.e. nicotine, alcohol, excessive caffeine, marijuana, street drugs and prescription drugs, etc.) and their co-occurring disorders (i.e. trauma, depression, personality disorders, anxiety, ADHD, etc.).
I have a Masters Degree in Addiction Counseling. I also have a PhD in General Psychology with an emphasis on integrated behavioral health (where physical and mental health needs meet in the middle). I am also trained in Trauma Therapy to help those that struggle from a past traumatic experience that may be impeding their sobriety.
Hallstrom, PhD, LIAC, LCDC has a passion for helping those that silently suffer with substance abuse (i.e. nicotine, alcohol, excessive caffeine, marijuana, street drugs and prescription drugs, etc.) and their co-occurring disorders (i.e. trauma, depression, personality disorders, anxiety, ADHD, etc.).
I have a Masters Degree in Addiction Counseling. I also have a PhD in General Psychology with an emphasis on integrated behavioral health (where physical and mental health needs meet in the middle). I am also trained in Trauma Therapy to help those that struggle from a past traumatic experience that may be impeding their sobriety.
I provide treatment for those seeking to overcome personal barriers, trauma, and or stressors in their life. I work with clients who range from those needing guidance through a sudden life hardship to those wanting personal growth and development of insight into life-long patterns of behavior. Regardless of the motive for treatment, my goal is to assist you through the use of evidence-based practices that are tailor fitted to your needs. I am here to help you navigate through the stress and chaos life can throw your way.
I provide treatment for those seeking to overcome personal barriers, trauma, and or stressors in their life. I work with clients who range from those needing guidance through a sudden life hardship to those wanting personal growth and development of insight into life-long patterns of behavior. Regardless of the motive for treatment, my goal is to assist you through the use of evidence-based practices that are tailor fitted to your needs. I am here to help you navigate through the stress and chaos life can throw your way.
I specialize in trauma/PTSD, sexuality and sexual concerns, gender, ADHD and Autism, kink and polyamory, and personality disorders (such as borderline personality disorder).
Are you looking for a psychologist who doesn't fit the stereotypical mold of a "psychologist"?
Are you tired of therapists who seem to be happy with the current status quo?
Are you wanting a psychologist who understands what it's like to be queer, trans, neurodivergent, poly and/or alternative?
Do you want someone to help you process your trauma and learn ways to improve your quality of life so you can continue to be a bad ass in your community?
I specialize in trauma/PTSD, sexuality and sexual concerns, gender, ADHD and Autism, kink and polyamory, and personality disorders (such as borderline personality disorder).
Are you looking for a psychologist who doesn't fit the stereotypical mold of a "psychologist"?
Are you tired of therapists who seem to be happy with the current status quo?
Are you wanting a psychologist who understands what it's like to be queer, trans, neurodivergent, poly and/or alternative?
Do you want someone to help you process your trauma and learn ways to improve your quality of life so you can continue to be a bad ass in your community?
Hello, I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, located in AZ. I graduated with my master's from University of Phoenix in Tucson and have been working in multiple areas of the mental health field for the past 20 years. My goal is to help adults struggling with anxiety, depression and borderline personality disorder, to help them create a life worth living. In addition, I also have experience with anger management
Hello, I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, located in AZ. I graduated with my master's from University of Phoenix in Tucson and have been working in multiple areas of the mental health field for the past 20 years. My goal is to help adults struggling with anxiety, depression and borderline personality disorder, to help them create a life worth living. In addition, I also have experience with anger management
Therapy is designed for the individual person which allows for me to meet the client with their needs, what is specific to them, and their goals. The client is the most important and I want them to feel that way throughout the counseling process. I am licensed in Mississippi as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Florida as a Telehealth Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Arizona as a Licensed Professional Counselor, and Utah as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
Therapy is designed for the individual person which allows for me to meet the client with their needs, what is specific to them, and their goals. The client is the most important and I want them to feel that way throughout the counseling process. I am licensed in Mississippi as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Florida as a Telehealth Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Arizona as a Licensed Professional Counselor, and Utah as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
Erin Catherine Hastings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My hope is to create a safe, supportive environment in which you can explore your emotions and examine barriers that are preventing you from living the life that you want to live. I work using a style of fostering trust and authenticity. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is at the core of beginning the process of change.
Together we can discover what you value and how to live a life that honors those values on a daily basis.
My hope is to create a safe, supportive environment in which you can explore your emotions and examine barriers that are preventing you from living the life that you want to live. I work using a style of fostering trust and authenticity. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is at the core of beginning the process of change.
Together we can discover what you value and how to live a life that honors those values on a daily basis.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with trauma, dissociation and personality disorders.
Life stress can leave us feeling disconnected and uncertain. You are someone who works hard to meet your goals but still find yourself struggling to connect to your experiences and relationships, feeling discouraged and not good about yourself. But you are ready to make a change. You are ready to feel happy again. You are ready to make meaning out of your experiences again. Most of all, you are ready to be the best version of yourself. I want to help you get there!
I specialize in working with adults struggling with trauma, dissociation and personality disorders.
Life stress can leave us feeling disconnected and uncertain. You are someone who works hard to meet your goals but still find yourself struggling to connect to your experiences and relationships, feeling discouraged and not good about yourself. But you are ready to make a change. You are ready to feel happy again. You are ready to make meaning out of your experiences again. Most of all, you are ready to be the best version of yourself. I want to help you get there!
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Personality Disorders Therapists
What are the common treatment options for personality disorders?
Personality disorders are typically treated with psychotherapy, sometimes in conjunction with medication. Therapy can help people with personality disorders develop skills to tolerate difficult emotions, navigate interpersonal relationships, and solidify their sense of self. Medications can treat symptoms that co-occur with the disorder, such as depression, anger, aggression, and impulsivity.
When to seek treatment for personality disorders?
Even though treatment for personality disorders can be an uphill battle, it’s best to seek help if you suspect that you or a loved one is struggling with one, because personality disorders can create substantial problems in life. Symptoms depend on the specific disorder, but overall signs of personality disorders include consistent difficulty maintaining close relationships, dramatic variations in self-esteem, and an unstable sense of identity.
How long does therapy take for personality disorders?
The timeline for treating personality disorders isn’t as clear-cut as it is for other disorders. Change can be difficult, taking from around one year to five, 10, or more. The key is finding a therapist who has extensive experience treating the relevant disorder. For example, a psychologist who specializes in narcissistic personality disorder has specific communication strategies that allow them to sustain the relationship and be more effective with narcissistic patients.
Can therapy help people with personality disorders?
Research suggests that for those who are motivated to address concerns or interpersonal conflict related to a personality disorder, therapy is far more effective than no treatment, and that most people in therapy see improvements. However, since personality disorders involve entrenched elements of identity, they are less responsive to treatment than are other mental health conditions. Finding an expert who has extensive experience working with a given personality disorder is one factor that increases the likelihood of successful treatment.