Personality Disorders Therapists in Belmont, CA
Hi, I'm Casandra, and I'm glad you are here! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), with a master's degree from the University of Southern California. I decided to become a therapist because I love being able to help others. One of my favorite things is getting to know others and helping them to discover (or re-discover) who they are. Getting to help others realize their potential and overall improve their mental and emotional well-being is something I enjoy doing and consider it such a privilege.
Hi, I'm Casandra, and I'm glad you are here! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), with a master's degree from the University of Southern California. I decided to become a therapist because I love being able to help others. One of my favorite things is getting to know others and helping them to discover (or re-discover) who they are. Getting to help others realize their potential and overall improve their mental and emotional well-being is something I enjoy doing and consider it such a privilege.
My practice was born from the understanding that for people who struggle often have filled their their day to day lives with survival mechanisms: habits, actions, and thoughts that may have helped in the moment but become burdensome over time. The lasting effects of trauma can create an overwhelming sense of self-blame, leaving individuals questioning, "Am I the problem?" or "Did I do something wrong?"
My practice was born from the understanding that for people who struggle often have filled their their day to day lives with survival mechanisms: habits, actions, and thoughts that may have helped in the moment but become burdensome over time. The lasting effects of trauma can create an overwhelming sense of self-blame, leaving individuals questioning, "Am I the problem?" or "Did I do something wrong?"
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Learn to control your emotions and stop letting them control you. Beginner's Mind Psychotherapy is a team of clinicians with a variety of personality and expertise. We specialize in supporting teens and families. Our approach is rooted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy- which we rely on to provide you with the foundation of critical skills for life. We take pride in the warm and inviting atmosphere we've created in our space. Visit our website for more information about our group practice
Start feeling better about feeling!
Learn to control your emotions and stop letting them control you. Beginner's Mind Psychotherapy is a team of clinicians with a variety of personality and expertise. We specialize in supporting teens and families. Our approach is rooted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy- which we rely on to provide you with the foundation of critical skills for life. We take pride in the warm and inviting atmosphere we've created in our space. Visit our website for more information about our group practice
For 15 years, I have enjoyed providing counseling and therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families going through a wide range of experiences. Each unique individual has been a privilege to get to know. I have also worked as an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco and have lectured at San Francisco State. I have worked with adolescents and families in a residential facility, as a middle school counselor, and as the Director of Guidance at a college preparatory high school. I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, a Licensed Trainer of Restorative Practices, and have formal training in CBT.
For 15 years, I have enjoyed providing counseling and therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families going through a wide range of experiences. Each unique individual has been a privilege to get to know. I have also worked as an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco and have lectured at San Francisco State. I have worked with adolescents and families in a residential facility, as a middle school counselor, and as the Director of Guidance at a college preparatory high school. I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, a Licensed Trainer of Restorative Practices, and have formal training in CBT.
As a Queer, multiracial, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), I bring a deeply personal understanding of the ways identity, culture, and lived experience shape our mental health. I’m passionate about decolonizing therapy—creating space for clients to feel seen, heard, and empowered beyond traditional clinical frameworks that often overlook the complexities of race, culture, and systemic oppression.
As a Queer, multiracial, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), I bring a deeply personal understanding of the ways identity, culture, and lived experience shape our mental health. I’m passionate about decolonizing therapy—creating space for clients to feel seen, heard, and empowered beyond traditional clinical frameworks that often overlook the complexities of race, culture, and systemic oppression.
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.
Each meeting expands my approach to finding solutions to human problems. It's my pleasure to help people enhance their quality of life, improve stress management skills, and renew their emotional resilience, whether the challenge is one of relationship, health, or performance. I have skills in cognitive and health psychology, biofeedback, and hypnosis to aid in rapid progress toward goals. Learning how to quickly gain self-control of one's mind and body easily increases confidence and improves mood. Because I'm focused and active in my work, clients often find my approach refreshing and rewarding.
Each meeting expands my approach to finding solutions to human problems. It's my pleasure to help people enhance their quality of life, improve stress management skills, and renew their emotional resilience, whether the challenge is one of relationship, health, or performance. I have skills in cognitive and health psychology, biofeedback, and hypnosis to aid in rapid progress toward goals. Learning how to quickly gain self-control of one's mind and body easily increases confidence and improves mood. Because I'm focused and active in my work, clients often find my approach refreshing and rewarding.
Hello- my name is Jeannine Ray. I have 18 years of experience working with individuals and families as a family therapist and behavior analyst. I completed my Ph.D. and hold a doctorate in Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine and am a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of California. I have a master’s degree in counseling psychology and hold a license as an Independent Marriage and Family Therapist in Ohio and as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
Hello- my name is Jeannine Ray. I have 18 years of experience working with individuals and families as a family therapist and behavior analyst. I completed my Ph.D. and hold a doctorate in Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine and am a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of California. I have a master’s degree in counseling psychology and hold a license as an Independent Marriage and Family Therapist in Ohio and as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
My work includes helping clients know a sense of peace within, and increasing understanding about their sense of discontent, anxiety, or depression. This can show up in various ways, such as in relationship problems, anxiety, or old emotional pain. My style is to provide a safe place with a trauma-informed view to exploring client concerns in their path toward a life with a greater sense of wellness. Together we develop more healthy coping skills, ways of understanding troubled parts of the self, and methods to create a life of well-being and joy.
My work includes helping clients know a sense of peace within, and increasing understanding about their sense of discontent, anxiety, or depression. This can show up in various ways, such as in relationship problems, anxiety, or old emotional pain. My style is to provide a safe place with a trauma-informed view to exploring client concerns in their path toward a life with a greater sense of wellness. Together we develop more healthy coping skills, ways of understanding troubled parts of the self, and methods to create a life of well-being and joy.
You don't have to have it all figured out to start therapy. Whether you're carrying years of trauma, navigating anxiety and depression, or just feeling like something's off and you're not sure why — you deserve a space where you can show up exactly as you are.
I'm a person-centered therapist with a background in community mental health, where I've worked with people facing a wide range of challenges; anxiety, depression, substance use, and complex trauma. I bring empathy, authenticity, and yes — humor — into my work, because healing doesn't have to be rigid or clinical.
You don't have to have it all figured out to start therapy. Whether you're carrying years of trauma, navigating anxiety and depression, or just feeling like something's off and you're not sure why — you deserve a space where you can show up exactly as you are.
I'm a person-centered therapist with a background in community mental health, where I've worked with people facing a wide range of challenges; anxiety, depression, substance use, and complex trauma. I bring empathy, authenticity, and yes — humor — into my work, because healing doesn't have to be rigid or clinical.
My name is Allogan Hess, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to supporting individuals in navigating life’s challenges. I take a collaborative, compassionate approach, helping clients build practical skills, improve communication, and create meaningful change. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, overcome obstacles, and achieve personal growth.
My name is Allogan Hess, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to supporting individuals in navigating life’s challenges. I take a collaborative, compassionate approach, helping clients build practical skills, improve communication, and create meaningful change. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, overcome obstacles, and achieve personal growth.
I have a background working with people experiencing psychosis, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders.
Our first session will be us getting to know each other. We will work collaboratively on your goals, breaking the, down into smaller steps to help see the path to achieving your dreams.
I have a background working with people experiencing psychosis, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders.
Our first session will be us getting to know each other. We will work collaboratively on your goals, breaking the, down into smaller steps to help see the path to achieving your dreams.
Specializing in ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities & Gifted Testing for Children, Teens & Adults in San Mateo and Across California
I specialize in comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational assessments for individuals across the lifespan. Whether you’re a parent seeking clarity around ADHD, Autism, or learning differences—or an adult navigating attention, anxiety, or cognitive concerns—I offer personalized, high-quality evaluations to support accurate diagnosis, school accommodations, and effective treatment planning. In addition to full evaluations, I offer targeted screenings and assessments to look at a specific area.
Specializing in ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities & Gifted Testing for Children, Teens & Adults in San Mateo and Across California
I specialize in comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational assessments for individuals across the lifespan. Whether you’re a parent seeking clarity around ADHD, Autism, or learning differences—or an adult navigating attention, anxiety, or cognitive concerns—I offer personalized, high-quality evaluations to support accurate diagnosis, school accommodations, and effective treatment planning. In addition to full evaluations, I offer targeted screenings and assessments to look at a specific area.
Hello! I’m Danielle. I am from Massachusetts where I completed my undergraduate (Criminal Justice & Psychology) and graduate (social work) studies. During undergrad, I volunteered with a program that help inmates with serious mental health disorder re-enter to the community. I was told the most efficient way to engage in that type of work was to go to a MSW program, so I did. During my graduate program, I heavily explored crisis intervention/assessments. Since then I have worked at a variety of places, including therapy, case management, prisons, and emergency response.
Hello! I’m Danielle. I am from Massachusetts where I completed my undergraduate (Criminal Justice & Psychology) and graduate (social work) studies. During undergrad, I volunteered with a program that help inmates with serious mental health disorder re-enter to the community. I was told the most efficient way to engage in that type of work was to go to a MSW program, so I did. During my graduate program, I heavily explored crisis intervention/assessments. Since then I have worked at a variety of places, including therapy, case management, prisons, and emergency response.
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I bring to my work understanding, compassion and extensive training as a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst. I have years of experience working with issues related to addiction; depression and anxiety; trauma; relationship, parenting, and family issues; life transition and questions like "What do I really want?" and "What is important to me?" I believe psychotherapy is a process that offers a way to understand troubling experiences and relationships that result in unhappiness, disappointments, and dissatisfaction, which build up over the course of life. Working with me offers new ways of thinking, feeling and relating.
I bring to my work understanding, compassion and extensive training as a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst. I have years of experience working with issues related to addiction; depression and anxiety; trauma; relationship, parenting, and family issues; life transition and questions like "What do I really want?" and "What is important to me?" I believe psychotherapy is a process that offers a way to understand troubling experiences and relationships that result in unhappiness, disappointments, and dissatisfaction, which build up over the course of life. Working with me offers new ways of thinking, feeling and relating.
With over 15-years of experience, Dr Brock offers a comprehensive and adaptable approach to psychotherapy, drawing from a range of theoretical orientations and techniques to best meet your needs. Dr Brock emphasizes tailoring interventions to individual goals and employing diverse strategies for a client-centered and flexible approach, which can be very effective in promoting growth and healing and relief of your symptoms.
With over 15-years of experience, Dr Brock offers a comprehensive and adaptable approach to psychotherapy, drawing from a range of theoretical orientations and techniques to best meet your needs. Dr Brock emphasizes tailoring interventions to individual goals and employing diverse strategies for a client-centered and flexible approach, which can be very effective in promoting growth and healing and relief of your symptoms.
Welcome. Are you ready for the work necessary to make real, enduring change? Do you have a troubling personal issue or suffer from general dissatisfaction? My orientation is to focus on the unconscious, the elusive essence of the problem. A powerful process unfolds when change occurs at this level of the mind. This opens the space for authentic personal transformation.
Welcome. Are you ready for the work necessary to make real, enduring change? Do you have a troubling personal issue or suffer from general dissatisfaction? My orientation is to focus on the unconscious, the elusive essence of the problem. A powerful process unfolds when change occurs at this level of the mind. This opens the space for authentic personal transformation.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions, work through challenges, and grow in meaningful ways. I work with adults, couples, and families, supporting those processing past trauma, managing stress, or seeking greater self-understanding. My goal is to empower you on your journey toward emotional clarity and resilience. I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs and am especially passionate about supporting high-conflict individuals and those navigating difficult emotional experiences.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions, work through challenges, and grow in meaningful ways. I work with adults, couples, and families, supporting those processing past trauma, managing stress, or seeking greater self-understanding. My goal is to empower you on your journey toward emotional clarity and resilience. I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs and am especially passionate about supporting high-conflict individuals and those navigating difficult emotional experiences.
I bring 40 plus years of assorted, diverse and complex Clinical Experience to the care of my patients. I offer Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy providing Individual, Couple & Family Treatments. MFT License 17611 - May 1982; Certified as a Psychoanalyst by The International Psychoanalytical Association. Working in conjunction with each person that comes to me, I strive to formulate a treatment which is responsive and that creates the conditions to most deeply address their personal concerns.
I bring 40 plus years of assorted, diverse and complex Clinical Experience to the care of my patients. I offer Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy providing Individual, Couple & Family Treatments. MFT License 17611 - May 1982; Certified as a Psychoanalyst by The International Psychoanalytical Association. Working in conjunction with each person that comes to me, I strive to formulate a treatment which is responsive and that creates the conditions to most deeply address their personal concerns.
Now accepting new clients. I accept insurance.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or constantly trying to keep up? I work with individuals navigating stress, relationships, and life transitions, helping you understand patterns, build confidence, and feel more grounded so life feels more manageable and aligned.
Now accepting new clients. I accept insurance.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or constantly trying to keep up? I work with individuals navigating stress, relationships, and life transitions, helping you understand patterns, build confidence, and feel more grounded so life feels more manageable and aligned.
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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.