Personality Disorders Therapists in Atherton, CA
I work with teens,adults,couples &families who are navigating anxiety, trauma, personality disorders &relationship challenges
I specialize in trauma-informed therapy,including EMDR to help clients process unresolved experiences such as PTSD, childhood trauma, and attachment wounds. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety,stress,depression,low self-esteem,or codependency,therapy can help you gain insight, develop healthier coping strategies, and feel more in control of your emotions.
I work with teens,adults,couples &families who are navigating anxiety, trauma, personality disorders &relationship challenges
I specialize in trauma-informed therapy,including EMDR to help clients process unresolved experiences such as PTSD, childhood trauma, and attachment wounds. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety,stress,depression,low self-esteem,or codependency,therapy can help you gain insight, develop healthier coping strategies, and feel more in control of your emotions.
Margee Wapman, LCSW, RMBP has been practicing psychotherapy for over 36 years. She earned her master's degree from Tulane Graduate School of Social Work in 1985, and has been in private practice in Menlo Park, CA since licensure in 1987. Margee was an associate of The Couples Institute in Menlo Park from 1987 through 2001, and was trained and mentored by leading couples therapists locally and across the country. Currently, Margee leads 4 long term Relationship Process Groups, ongoing since 1988. All topics are welcome, with a general focus on relationship issues and dynamics common in intimate relationships.
Margee Wapman, LCSW, RMBP has been practicing psychotherapy for over 36 years. She earned her master's degree from Tulane Graduate School of Social Work in 1985, and has been in private practice in Menlo Park, CA since licensure in 1987. Margee was an associate of The Couples Institute in Menlo Park from 1987 through 2001, and was trained and mentored by leading couples therapists locally and across the country. Currently, Margee leads 4 long term Relationship Process Groups, ongoing since 1988. All topics are welcome, with a general focus on relationship issues and dynamics common in intimate relationships.
Deciding to begin psychotherapy is one of the kindest and most important choices you can make for yourself. It can be a turning point in your life, but it can also feel scary to talk to someone you don't know well. I work with individuals and couples, providing a warm, safe, confidential environment where I will listen carefully and where we will work together to understand and resolve the issues you are struggling with—both in terms of how they affect your current life and in terms of how they became issues in the first place.
Deciding to begin psychotherapy is one of the kindest and most important choices you can make for yourself. It can be a turning point in your life, but it can also feel scary to talk to someone you don't know well. I work with individuals and couples, providing a warm, safe, confidential environment where I will listen carefully and where we will work together to understand and resolve the issues you are struggling with—both in terms of how they affect your current life and in terms of how they became issues in the first place.
I'm honored that you've taken the first step toward healing by reaching out. Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed by childhood trauma, emotional chaos, relationship struggles, or patterns they can’t seem to change. I believe your story holds deep wisdom, and together we’ll uncover the solutions already within you. In our sessions, we’ll focus on what matters most to you, and I’ll walk alongside you as you reconnect with your inner strength. With over 18 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families, I’ve cultivated a safe, warm space where meaningful growth can happen.
I'm honored that you've taken the first step toward healing by reaching out. Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed by childhood trauma, emotional chaos, relationship struggles, or patterns they can’t seem to change. I believe your story holds deep wisdom, and together we’ll uncover the solutions already within you. In our sessions, we’ll focus on what matters most to you, and I’ll walk alongside you as you reconnect with your inner strength. With over 18 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families, I’ve cultivated a safe, warm space where meaningful growth can happen.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in this field, I firmly believe that therapy is a valuable gift individuals can give to themselves. Since the most important relationship one has is with oneself, a healthy self-relationship translates to healthy interpersonal connections. My passion lies in helping individuals achieve their best lives. In a warm and empathetic therapeutic environment, individuals can look within and explore their thoughts and feelings. Healing happens within the context of a therapeutic relationship between the client and the therapist.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in this field, I firmly believe that therapy is a valuable gift individuals can give to themselves. Since the most important relationship one has is with oneself, a healthy self-relationship translates to healthy interpersonal connections. My passion lies in helping individuals achieve their best lives. In a warm and empathetic therapeutic environment, individuals can look within and explore their thoughts and feelings. Healing happens within the context of a therapeutic relationship between the client and the therapist.
NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS for individual, couples and group therapy. PLEASE ASK ABOUT ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS Anyone who is currently struggling with emotional pain and wanting to change, is my ideal client. I am here to guide you through a journey into your mind and heart, to help you face your greatest fears, and discover your unimaginable strength. Out of the ashes, rises the phoenix and out of a personal crisis, comes tremendous growth and healing. Whether you are dealing with mood swings, depression, anxiety, addiction, panic, trauma or relationship issues, I am here to help. https://fitforjoy.org/guests1/dr-mary-deyo
NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS for individual, couples and group therapy. PLEASE ASK ABOUT ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS Anyone who is currently struggling with emotional pain and wanting to change, is my ideal client. I am here to guide you through a journey into your mind and heart, to help you face your greatest fears, and discover your unimaginable strength. Out of the ashes, rises the phoenix and out of a personal crisis, comes tremendous growth and healing. Whether you are dealing with mood swings, depression, anxiety, addiction, panic, trauma or relationship issues, I am here to help. https://fitforjoy.org/guests1/dr-mary-deyo
Stay or Leave After Infidelity; Clarity Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CPD, Coach
Online Only
Are you a couple worn down by the aftermath of infidelity and no longer able to live in so much pain, uncertainty, or indecision? The marriage may feel stuck between hope and exhaustion, loyalty and resentment, practicality and longing for peace. Often there are children, financial realities, or long histories together, making the next step harder to see. What you need now is not more circular conflict, but honest clarity about what is true and what is realistically possible.
Are you a couple worn down by the aftermath of infidelity and no longer able to live in so much pain, uncertainty, or indecision? The marriage may feel stuck between hope and exhaustion, loyalty and resentment, practicality and longing for peace. Often there are children, financial realities, or long histories together, making the next step harder to see. What you need now is not more circular conflict, but honest clarity about what is true and what is realistically possible.
Struggling with trust issues, disconnection, or painful cycles that leave you emotionally drained? As a leading expert in trauma-informed couples therapy and bestselling author of Healing Trauma Together, I’ve dedicated 20,000+ clinical hours to helping couples heal even the most fractured bonds. I work .with couples and individuals facing betrayal, intimacy struggles, and deep disconnection These aren’t just relationship issues—they’re trauma responses. A racing heart, a lump in your throat, shutting down emotionally—these are old wounds resurfacing in your most important connection.
Struggling with trust issues, disconnection, or painful cycles that leave you emotionally drained? As a leading expert in trauma-informed couples therapy and bestselling author of Healing Trauma Together, I’ve dedicated 20,000+ clinical hours to helping couples heal even the most fractured bonds. I work .with couples and individuals facing betrayal, intimacy struggles, and deep disconnection These aren’t just relationship issues—they’re trauma responses. A racing heart, a lump in your throat, shutting down emotionally—these are old wounds resurfacing in your most important connection.
Anyone who is currently struggling with emotional pain and wanting to change, is my ideal client. I am here to guide you through a journey into your mind and heart, to help you face your greatest fears, and discover your unimaginable strength. Out of the ashes, rises the phoenix and out of a personal crisis, comes tremendous growth and healing. Whether you are dealing with mood swings, depression, anxiety, addiction, panic, trauma or relationship issues, I am here to help.
Anyone who is currently struggling with emotional pain and wanting to change, is my ideal client. I am here to guide you through a journey into your mind and heart, to help you face your greatest fears, and discover your unimaginable strength. Out of the ashes, rises the phoenix and out of a personal crisis, comes tremendous growth and healing. Whether you are dealing with mood swings, depression, anxiety, addiction, panic, trauma or relationship issues, I am here to help.
Are you a busy professional, navigating the complexities of career and personal life? Struggling with dating issues? Unresolved family conflicts, emotional toll of trauma or divorce? Perhaps you are facing the added pressure of court-ordered family/ therapy for your child; or trying to balance the demands of legal and professional responsibilities?
Since I am certified in EMDR for trauma, Domestic Violence, and eating disorders, I am a compassionate and skilled therapist who can provide support through the challenges you face. Reconnect with your true self /individuality & set clear boundaries to protect your well-being..
Are you a busy professional, navigating the complexities of career and personal life? Struggling with dating issues? Unresolved family conflicts, emotional toll of trauma or divorce? Perhaps you are facing the added pressure of court-ordered family/ therapy for your child; or trying to balance the demands of legal and professional responsibilities?
Since I am certified in EMDR for trauma, Domestic Violence, and eating disorders, I am a compassionate and skilled therapist who can provide support through the challenges you face. Reconnect with your true self /individuality & set clear boundaries to protect your well-being..
Whether you find yourself in the midst of a life transition, facing challenges in your relationships, pondering existential questions, or dealing with emotional distress, our sessions are designed to assist you in gaining clarity and finding the strength to take bold action.
Whether you find yourself in the midst of a life transition, facing challenges in your relationships, pondering existential questions, or dealing with emotional distress, our sessions are designed to assist you in gaining clarity and finding the strength to take bold action.
Greetings! I am a licensed Psychotherapist offering a DBT, Humanistic, Self-Psychology style of counseling to empower you to reach your desired emotional, psychological and spiritual growth/development. I treat individuals, families, youth, couples, adults and LGBTQ+. I often work with people of diverse backgrounds, offering sensitivity and understanding for the complexity of the human experience. Grief and loss, identity, anxiety, depression, personality and mood disorders, gender diversity and relational issues are just some of the areas in which I am skilled at holding space for you to grow at a pace that is most comfortable.
Greetings! I am a licensed Psychotherapist offering a DBT, Humanistic, Self-Psychology style of counseling to empower you to reach your desired emotional, psychological and spiritual growth/development. I treat individuals, families, youth, couples, adults and LGBTQ+. I often work with people of diverse backgrounds, offering sensitivity and understanding for the complexity of the human experience. Grief and loss, identity, anxiety, depression, personality and mood disorders, gender diversity and relational issues are just some of the areas in which I am skilled at holding space for you to grow at a pace that is most comfortable.
Exhausted by the way you think about yourself? We are often (if not always) our own worst enemies. Whether this has caused you problems with guilt, shame, anxiety, depression, addiction or you name it - the starting point is generally the same. When we embark on the project of therapy you will be asked to put your painful thoughts and feelings into words. As the process unfolds, the strength and fervor used to overthink and condemn yourself will become accessible to use productively toward reaching your goals.
Exhausted by the way you think about yourself? We are often (if not always) our own worst enemies. Whether this has caused you problems with guilt, shame, anxiety, depression, addiction or you name it - the starting point is generally the same. When we embark on the project of therapy you will be asked to put your painful thoughts and feelings into words. As the process unfolds, the strength and fervor used to overthink and condemn yourself will become accessible to use productively toward reaching your goals.
Navigating life can be a challenge. As a psychologist, I help you identify: (1) problem areas and patterns that are causing distress, (2) the source(s) of these issues, and (3) ways to enact change. Depending upon your individual characteristics, life experiences, history, and cultural background, difficulties can present themselves in numerous ways and color how we experience ourselves, our environment, and our relationships. Furthermore, external circumstances, often beyond our control, can cause or contribute to our struggles and it is important that we have appropriate and effective coping strategies to manage these.
Navigating life can be a challenge. As a psychologist, I help you identify: (1) problem areas and patterns that are causing distress, (2) the source(s) of these issues, and (3) ways to enact change. Depending upon your individual characteristics, life experiences, history, and cultural background, difficulties can present themselves in numerous ways and color how we experience ourselves, our environment, and our relationships. Furthermore, external circumstances, often beyond our control, can cause or contribute to our struggles and it is important that we have appropriate and effective coping strategies to manage these.
Accepting new clients via Telehealth only. I’m here to help you make a change and I’m honored to walk this journey with you. My passion is to help you connect to the parts of you that need healing. Feeling “stuck” can look different for everyone – through low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, feeling unsafe, negative view of yourself, lack of confidence and irritability. I am here to guide you to help you transform pain into a life worth celebrating.
Accepting new clients via Telehealth only. I’m here to help you make a change and I’m honored to walk this journey with you. My passion is to help you connect to the parts of you that need healing. Feeling “stuck” can look different for everyone – through low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, feeling unsafe, negative view of yourself, lack of confidence and irritability. I am here to guide you to help you transform pain into a life worth celebrating.
You don’t have to keep living in cycles of stress, symptoms, and temporary relief. I’m a licensed psychologist providing high-level, personalized care across the lifespan, specializing in the intersection of mental and physical health. My training at renowned children’s hospitals across the world, along with a rigorous fellowship in chronic conditions, pain management, and neuropsychological assessment, informs an integrative approach to care. I use Hypnosis, CBT, ACT, EMDR, and mind-body therapies to create meaningful lasting change.
You don’t have to keep living in cycles of stress, symptoms, and temporary relief. I’m a licensed psychologist providing high-level, personalized care across the lifespan, specializing in the intersection of mental and physical health. My training at renowned children’s hospitals across the world, along with a rigorous fellowship in chronic conditions, pain management, and neuropsychological assessment, informs an integrative approach to care. I use Hypnosis, CBT, ACT, EMDR, and mind-body therapies to create meaningful lasting change.
I offer a grounded, depth-oriented space to explore thoughts, emotions, and patterns with care. I work with individuals, caregivers, spiritual leaders, and professionals seeking greater self-understanding and alignment. Our work may include inner child exploration, somatic awareness, dream tending, and values-based goals, moving at a pace that honors your readiness. Together, we gently uncover limiting beliefs and support meaningful, lasting change.
I offer a grounded, depth-oriented space to explore thoughts, emotions, and patterns with care. I work with individuals, caregivers, spiritual leaders, and professionals seeking greater self-understanding and alignment. Our work may include inner child exploration, somatic awareness, dream tending, and values-based goals, moving at a pace that honors your readiness. Together, we gently uncover limiting beliefs and support meaningful, lasting change.
Choosing a therapist is often an overwhelming ordeal. How do you know who to choose? What can you expect from this experience? Being vulnerable emotionally often feels intimidating. At the root of it, regardless of their individual issues, most people are simply struggling to be themselves. The human condition yearns for authenticity.... to be the best we can be, to be known and accepted, especially by one's self. I provide a use of humor and a non-judgmental yet very reality based environment where authenticity and self direction can be safely built at your own pace. You will then be able to realize the path that is best for you
Choosing a therapist is often an overwhelming ordeal. How do you know who to choose? What can you expect from this experience? Being vulnerable emotionally often feels intimidating. At the root of it, regardless of their individual issues, most people are simply struggling to be themselves. The human condition yearns for authenticity.... to be the best we can be, to be known and accepted, especially by one's self. I provide a use of humor and a non-judgmental yet very reality based environment where authenticity and self direction can be safely built at your own pace. You will then be able to realize the path that is best for you
Sean is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adults and couples navigating anxiety, relationship strain, life transitions, and periods of emotional or existential crisis. Many of his clients are thoughtful, capable, high-functioning people who appear steady on the outside, yet feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in painful relational patterns beneath the surface. He is particularly well-suited to clients who want more than symptom relief alone and are seeking deeper clarity, change, and a stronger sense of self.
Sean is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adults and couples navigating anxiety, relationship strain, life transitions, and periods of emotional or existential crisis. Many of his clients are thoughtful, capable, high-functioning people who appear steady on the outside, yet feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in painful relational patterns beneath the surface. He is particularly well-suited to clients who want more than symptom relief alone and are seeking deeper clarity, change, and a stronger sense of self.
I work with individuals who are ready to understand themselves more deeply—whether that means navigating anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, identity exploration, or major life transitions. Many of my clients have spent years feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed, or disconnected, and are looking for a space that allows for more depth, clarity, and meaningful change.
I work with individuals who are ready to understand themselves more deeply—whether that means navigating anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, identity exploration, or major life transitions. Many of my clients have spent years feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed, or disconnected, and are looking for a space that allows for more depth, clarity, and meaningful change.
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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.