Personality Disorders Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
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Elinor Bawnik, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work towards supporting my clients in developing insights, overcome obstacles, and uncovering the version of themselves they seek to find. I understand that in the face of challenges, this becomes an incredibly daunting task. I offer a non-judgmental and compassionate space for clients to feel heard and understood. I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, OCD,
personality disorders
, relationship issues, and life transitions. I utilize DBT, CBT and ACT along with Narrative Therapy, and Family Systems approaches, incorporating behavioral techniques as needed.

Naomi Posner-Stein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
There are, however, several areas in which I have especially deep expertise and passion: Recovery from Addiction, Depression, Anxiety, Divorce, Loss and Grief, Empty Nest Syndrome, Anger Management, Boundary issues, Trauma, feelings of Overwhelm, PTSD, Retirement, Cancer,
Personality Disorders
, to name just a few.
Hi! My name is Naomi. With over 20 years in the field of psychotherapy, I bring the education, experience, and skills to help you through the issues you're facing. I treat people, not symptoms, by addressing the whole of you with mind and body interventions. After our first conversation, I will tell you if I'm not the best person to help you and suggest a referral if we don't "click". I do not work with any one specific group or symptom and would never want to limit my practice to one specialty so my profile may sound a little different.

Marisa Farnsworth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Encouraging and reinforcing positive self-talk and experiences, teaching problem-solving strategies to support independence, and increasing self-esteem are my biggest strengths and are effective in combating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and
personality disorders
.
My name is Marisa and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that you deserve a compassionate therapist, someone you can connect with and feel safe, supported, and understood as you move through the healing process. I love helping others discover and feel comfortable and accepting of their true selves without judgment. Utilizing an integrated and collaborative approach to therapy puts your role as the expert of your own life and my role as a guide to highlight your strengths and provide support. My goal is to empower you by helping you develop tools, skills, and strategies to achieve your goals.

Nattalie Tehrani
Registered Psychological Associate , MA, PA
Verified
Verified
In the face of the challenges my clients may confront—such as mood disorders, addiction,
personality disorders
, or other personal battles—I am committed to being a reliable ally on their journey to self-discovery. My approach is rooted in a human-centered philosophy, and I embrace a casual style that values authenticity & mutual respect. My aim, driven by relentless curiosity, is to assist in identifying and reassessing entrenched patterns and behaviors that, while perhaps useful in the past, might now hinder their growth. In this collaborative process, your unique human experience is always at the center of our work together.

Kristin L Walker
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
At PEAKPsychLA, I specialize in suicide prevention, mood disorders, and
personality disorders
(including Borderline PD and
Narcissistic
PD).
Hello! I am a Licensed Psychologist and the founder of PEAKPsychLA - a private psychotherapy practice in Beverly Hills, CA. I work with teenagers, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, intense or overwhelming emotions, and alcohol/drug misuse. I also work with people living with major mood disorders and
personality disorders
. If you are struggling with any of these experiences, want to feel better, and are looking for someone you can trust to help, I provide individual therapy, couples, and/or family therapy, in person and via remote telehealth services.

Hannah Schaler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am a trained LMFT and art therapist with experience treating trauma, neurodivergence, eating disorders, and
personality disorders
.
Being a human these days is hard, and even more so when you get into complicated dynamics with your relationships, job, or family. Perhaps it's all feeling like too much? Or maybe you have a hunch that you can live a fuller life? Reaching out to a therapist does not mean that you are broken; it means that you are ready to evolve. With my background in art and extensive therapeutic training, I offer a dynamic healing experience that addresses old patterns in both mind and body. I can provide a supportive and creative space for you to explore yourself, practice relational skills, and grow into a life that you truly want to be living.

Kristen Sherman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in Mood disorders, ADHD, Substance use, and
personality disorders
.
Do you often feel overwhelmed, anxious, or hopeless? Do you struggle with finishing small tasks, getting out of bed, or freeze and can't get anything done?

Nicole Bermensolo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
My particular areas of focus include: attachment therapy, helping children and their parents deal with co-parenting, divorce and/or blended families; healing from
narcissistic
abuse in parental/romantic relationships; stabilizing in recovery from alcohol and other substances.
The therapeutic process has the ability to transform. I am living proof of this. At my lowest point, I was anxious, depressed, suicidal, and trapped in addictions. With the help of a skilled therapist, I was able to come out of this darkness - inspiring me to leave the business world in order to help others who are suffering. I believe that everyone deserves a fighting chance to overcome trauma and abuse and live a rich, full, and satisfying life. I believe that we can change and grow at any time in our lives. I believe in the beauty, resiliency, and strength of the human spirit. I believe that we are all worthy and capable of love.

Riana Chagoury
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience working with patients with dual diagnoses that include substance abuse, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, and
personality disorders
. Over the last 6 years, I've worked with clients struggling with comorbid substance use and mood disorders. I believe that people are resilient and cherish that, working to enhance that resiliency. I believe every client is an individual, with various experiences and needs, and thus, it is critical to have their treatment be personalized to their needs, areas of strength, readiness for change and personality style.

Elena White
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with clients who may identify with having an emotionally immature or
narcissistic
caregiver, and as a result experience panic, anxiety, or depression.
Are you feeling isolated, or having difficulty connecting with others around you in a way that feels fulfilling and genuine? You may also feel like you're too much or not enough, and seek self-acceptance and freedom from judgement. You may also be an out-of-the-box thinker or a creative person who is struggling to feel accepted, loved, or trying to find your voice, your place, or your people in the world. You may be rethinking who and what you want in your life, including your family of origin. I can help you sort through what feels important to you.

Mariam L. Moini
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Specifically, those recovering from codependency,
narcissistic
abuse, religious groups, drug and alcohol abuse, and wrongful termination.
I strive to help people become their own authority, which may have been compromised by unhealthy relationships, substance abuse, depression, and anxiety. I focus on the individual's relationship with themselves, fostering an understanding and compassion towards personal strengths and vulnerabilities. I believe it is imperative to address underlying issues with out judgment or shame, so that we can heal parts of the self that are no longer serving us. My clinical training is in psychodynamic therapy, and I tend to gravitate towards an attachment based and humanistic approach.
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Andy Dean
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP-CN
Verified
Verified
I assess various conditions including ADHD, traumatic brain injury, memory problems/ dementia, substance use and
personality disorders
.
Do you suspect that you have ADHD? Do you or a loved one have problems with memory or thinking as a result of an injury or medical condition? I conduct psychological and neuropsychological evaluations to investigate these issues. I am a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist (ABPP-CN) who has been conducting neuropsychological evaluations for over 15 years. The purpose of the evaluation is to provide proper diagnosis and individually-tailored treatment recommendations.

Wayne Reynolds
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFA, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with anxiety, depression, self-discovery, trauma, addiction, mood disorders,
personality disorders
, and relationships.
I am interested in working with people who feel stuck, want to move forward and sense they need to make a change. It could be work, school, a creative endeavor, family issues, a pattern in intimate relationships, an addiction of some kind, or even just messed-up thinking. My goal is to create a safe environment where you can come, shed old patterns, and explore what you want to do with your life.

Alberto Serrano-Brothers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ABD, LCSW, BASW
Verified
Verified
Thank you for taking the first step towards seeking help when life gets difficult. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and
personality disorders
. I offer individual, family, and couples therapy in a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere. I believe that each individual is unique and I want to help you uncover your strengths to create a life worth living.

Solange Zelman, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating individuals who struggle with anxiety, parenting challenges, adults raised by
narcissistic
or borderline parents, couples, and families facing communication breakdowns & negative relational patterns.
Therapy is about exploring, experimenting, discovering, and being vulnerable. In our therapy together you will learn to increase self-compassion and mindfulness, and your ability to sit with uncertainty and bear witness to uncomfortable feelings and body sensations. You will gain awareness of the role negative core beliefs and thoughts have upon mood and learn how to challenge those negative thought patterns. You will learn to set appropriate boundaries by asserting feelings, recognizing wants and needs, and identifying the role shame and guilt might play in causing unhealthy, harmful, stale, and inauthentic behaviors.

Jordan Rodriguez
Registered Psychological Associate, MA
Verified
Verified
I have training in the treatment of a wide range of psychological conditions including mood, anxiety, stress, traumatic and
personality disorders
as well as phase-of-life, adjustment and attachment difficulties.
I strive to create a therapeutic experience that will enable you to live more freely and to be your authentic self. Together we will deepen your understanding of yourself, lessen your symptoms and resolve your inner conflicts, leading to meaningful and lasting change. I provide psychoanalytic psychotherapy which is beneficial to most people including those who have been unsuccessful in other therapies, those who find themselves stuck in frustrating, repetitive cycles/patterns that they cannot break and those who wish to better know themselves.

Carla Litto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I help people build healthy relationships, work through painful break-ups, improve their social interactions and reduce their anxiety. If you are looking for clarity on your situation, struggling in a difficult relationship, worrying a great deal about upsetting others, feeling confused or overwhelmed, I can help. Particularly, if you or someone in your life identifies with traits of
Narcissistic
or Borderline Personality Disorder, I can help you cope, whether it's you or your loved one suffering from these symptoms.

Laura Twersky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment to individuals with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and
personality disorders
.
I am a therapist specializing in cognitive-based therapies where we take an active stance at changing the way you talk to yourself and act in your life. While we cannot erase traumas from the past or inevitable pain we may encounter today or in the future, I can equip you with tools to face these obstacles and feel confident in your ability to tackle problems as they arise.

Dr. Priscilla Psy.D. LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified
Verified
With training, and experience in Trauma, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorder,
Personality Disorders
, and more… We will work collaboratively using a solution focus approach to achieve your treatment goals.
I enjoy working with individuals and families, helping them to be the best version of themselves. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. If you desire to be in control of your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being... Let's work together to set and achieve goals, build healthy coping skills, and develop practical solutions that can empower you in your daily living. My Motto: Be the “BOSS” of your life, so you can be the best version of yourself.

Magdalena Werne
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified
Verified
Living in survival mode can be a constant struggle. Considering whether to begin or continue your therapy journey is a step in which you should feel proud. As an associate psychotherapist, I serve individuals, couples, and families. My clients may be enduring the effects of long-term and short-term traumas, depressive and anxiety-related disorders, grief and loss, living with stress, chronic pain, childhood abuse (neglect, physical, sexual, emotional, smothering),
personality disorders
, relational problems, low self-worth, coping issues, codependency, abusive relationships, sexually related concerns, and general avoidance.
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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.