Personality Disorders Therapists in Sacramento, CA
Do you struggle with anxiety? Are you a perfectionist? Would you like healthier relationships? I specialize in empowering individuals to enhance their communication skills, foster deeper connections in their relationships, and navigate the challenges of anxiety and perfectionism. I believe that, with skilled guidance, clients can identify what is important to them and increase their ability to engage in behaviors that help them have healthier relationships, improved communication, increased self-esteem, and move toward a life that they find valuable and meaningful.
Do you struggle with anxiety? Are you a perfectionist? Would you like healthier relationships? I specialize in empowering individuals to enhance their communication skills, foster deeper connections in their relationships, and navigate the challenges of anxiety and perfectionism. I believe that, with skilled guidance, clients can identify what is important to them and increase their ability to engage in behaviors that help them have healthier relationships, improved communication, increased self-esteem, and move toward a life that they find valuable and meaningful.
I have been in private practice for 40 years, providing psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Each person is unique and I strive to listen carefully to you and your life history. I create a treatment plan that is unique to you. My approach addresses the underlying, mostly unconscious beliefs, emotions, and expectations that create problems in life. This approach is appropriate for many different issues as it addresses the deep causes of difficulties. The changes you make in psychoanalytic psychotherapy are deep and enduring and eliminates the need for symptoms as coping strategies.
I have been in private practice for 40 years, providing psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Each person is unique and I strive to listen carefully to you and your life history. I create a treatment plan that is unique to you. My approach addresses the underlying, mostly unconscious beliefs, emotions, and expectations that create problems in life. This approach is appropriate for many different issues as it addresses the deep causes of difficulties. The changes you make in psychoanalytic psychotherapy are deep and enduring and eliminates the need for symptoms as coping strategies.
It can be a lonely and overwhelming feeling to realize that your life doesn't match who you were meant to be. I will help you identify the origin of your maladaptive coping skills, the effect early issues have on you in the present day, and help you learn new, healthy behaviors to live a better and more fulfilling life. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families dealing with dual diagnoses, trauma and PTSD, substance abuse, personality disorders, mood disorders and thought disorders.
It can be a lonely and overwhelming feeling to realize that your life doesn't match who you were meant to be. I will help you identify the origin of your maladaptive coping skills, the effect early issues have on you in the present day, and help you learn new, healthy behaviors to live a better and more fulfilling life. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families dealing with dual diagnoses, trauma and PTSD, substance abuse, personality disorders, mood disorders and thought disorders.
Maybe from the outside everything looks fine, and that's exactly the problem. You've done the work: the journaling, the self-help, maybe even therapy before, and something still feels just out of reach. Or you've spent so much of your life adapting, performing, and surviving that you're not entirely sure who you are underneath all of it. Many of my clients have already done enough self-work to understand their patterns. Understanding them just hasn't been enough to stop them. If you're tired of circling the same version of yourself, that's enough to start.
Maybe from the outside everything looks fine, and that's exactly the problem. You've done the work: the journaling, the self-help, maybe even therapy before, and something still feels just out of reach. Or you've spent so much of your life adapting, performing, and surviving that you're not entirely sure who you are underneath all of it. Many of my clients have already done enough self-work to understand their patterns. Understanding them just hasn't been enough to stop them. If you're tired of circling the same version of yourself, that's enough to start.
We are a non-profit counseling agency that offers our fees on a sliding scale ranging from $40 - $130 based on monthly income or your ability to pay. We are open days, evenings, and weekends 7 days a week from 9am - 9pm. We have a diverse staff that you can see on our website at LifePractice.org. We are also conducting Free Groups (DBT Skills and a LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent).
We are a non-profit counseling agency that offers our fees on a sliding scale ranging from $40 - $130 based on monthly income or your ability to pay. We are open days, evenings, and weekends 7 days a week from 9am - 9pm. We have a diverse staff that you can see on our website at LifePractice.org. We are also conducting Free Groups (DBT Skills and a LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent).
I have committed myself to meeting clients where they are and providing a safe environment for individuals to process and embrace their authentic selves. My approach is behavioral and psychodynamic while pulling from mindfulness, family systems, trauma informed and DBT. I specialize in the treatment of complex childhood trauma, dissociative disorders, attachment and abandonment issues, self-harm and self-regulation issues, as well as individuals who struggle with borderline personality disorder. I also have a vast experience with depression, bipolar and anxiety.
I have committed myself to meeting clients where they are and providing a safe environment for individuals to process and embrace their authentic selves. My approach is behavioral and psychodynamic while pulling from mindfulness, family systems, trauma informed and DBT. I specialize in the treatment of complex childhood trauma, dissociative disorders, attachment and abandonment issues, self-harm and self-regulation issues, as well as individuals who struggle with borderline personality disorder. I also have a vast experience with depression, bipolar and anxiety.
Hi, I’m Pang Martin, a licensed clinical social worker. I earned my BA in Psychology in 2015 and my MSW in 2017, specializing in child welfare. I’ve been practicing therapy since 2020 and became fully licensed in October 2025. I’m deeply passionate about supporting others in their mental and emotional well-being, helping them see that the challenges they’re facing now don’t define their whole story. I believe there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel—I’ve worked hard to find it myself, and I truly believe anyone can too.
Hi, I’m Pang Martin, a licensed clinical social worker. I earned my BA in Psychology in 2015 and my MSW in 2017, specializing in child welfare. I’ve been practicing therapy since 2020 and became fully licensed in October 2025. I’m deeply passionate about supporting others in their mental and emotional well-being, helping them see that the challenges they’re facing now don’t define their whole story. I believe there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel—I’ve worked hard to find it myself, and I truly believe anyone can too.
I work with adults 18-65, specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and personality disorders using a variety of therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help clients overcome barriers and feel better.
We'll use an approach designed to meet your needs pulling from various techniques and guided by mindfulness to help you better connect with yourself. No matter what is going on, no matter what has happened, you deserve a life with joy and I am here to help you achieve it.
I work with adults 18-65, specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and personality disorders using a variety of therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help clients overcome barriers and feel better.
We'll use an approach designed to meet your needs pulling from various techniques and guided by mindfulness to help you better connect with yourself. No matter what is going on, no matter what has happened, you deserve a life with joy and I am here to help you achieve it.
You may be in a season of transition, questioning your identity, purpose, or sense of belonging. Perhaps anxiety, depression, grief, or a powerful inner or transpersonal experience has disrupted the way you understand yourself and your life. You may feel stuck in repeating patterns or disconnected from your creativity, body, or relationships, and sense that surface-level solutions aren’t enough. You want deeper understanding, integration, and meaning—ways to live more authentically and aligned. I help clients explore the unconscious patterns shaping their inner world so they can gain clarity, restore vitality, and heal.
You may be in a season of transition, questioning your identity, purpose, or sense of belonging. Perhaps anxiety, depression, grief, or a powerful inner or transpersonal experience has disrupted the way you understand yourself and your life. You may feel stuck in repeating patterns or disconnected from your creativity, body, or relationships, and sense that surface-level solutions aren’t enough. You want deeper understanding, integration, and meaning—ways to live more authentically and aligned. I help clients explore the unconscious patterns shaping their inner world so they can gain clarity, restore vitality, and heal.
Nicole Greenwood
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RYT200
6 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
Waitlist for new clients
I work with a diverse clientele, including individuals from POC and LGBTQ+ communities, as well as those who have experienced relational trauma, childhood emotional neglect, or adverse childhood experiences. My practice also extends to families and parents committed to mending relationships with their children.
Our collaborative goals encompass:
-Identifying stressors and barriers within the family system.
-Understanding and addressing each individual's needs within the family dynamic.
-Developing direct and effective communication skills.
-Resolving intrusive thoughts and healing relational wounds stemming from past experiences.
I work with a diverse clientele, including individuals from POC and LGBTQ+ communities, as well as those who have experienced relational trauma, childhood emotional neglect, or adverse childhood experiences. My practice also extends to families and parents committed to mending relationships with their children.
Our collaborative goals encompass:
-Identifying stressors and barriers within the family system.
-Understanding and addressing each individual's needs within the family dynamic.
-Developing direct and effective communication skills.
-Resolving intrusive thoughts and healing relational wounds stemming from past experiences.
Caleb is a Christian Counselor, Certified Sex Addiction Counselor (CSAT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (CASDCS), Certified Personality Disorder Specialist, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). Caleb specializes in helping clients work through addiction recovery, anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds.
Caleb is a Christian Counselor, Certified Sex Addiction Counselor (CSAT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (CASDCS), Certified Personality Disorder Specialist, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). Caleb specializes in helping clients work through addiction recovery, anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds.
I work with individuals and couples who feel trapped in self-defeating patterns of anxiety, despair, and anger. This may be related to a traumatic experience or loss. Others may find that these disruptive patterns have always been there but are now making the choice to live life differently - one that feels more genuine and meaningful. Most feel that they are losing control of their own lives and that they are lacking balance in some very important ways. I specialize in interpersonal therapy to treat problems such as trauma, mood disorders, and chronic relationship difficulties.
I work with individuals and couples who feel trapped in self-defeating patterns of anxiety, despair, and anger. This may be related to a traumatic experience or loss. Others may find that these disruptive patterns have always been there but are now making the choice to live life differently - one that feels more genuine and meaningful. Most feel that they are losing control of their own lives and that they are lacking balance in some very important ways. I specialize in interpersonal therapy to treat problems such as trauma, mood disorders, and chronic relationship difficulties.
My commitment to providing quality mental health services to individuals, couples, and families has greatly influenced my approach to therapy. I utilize an integrative approach influenced by Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), Cognitive Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Trauma-informed care. These areas of research help us to understand how stress and trauma impact our brains and lives in ways that may go unnoticed.
My commitment to providing quality mental health services to individuals, couples, and families has greatly influenced my approach to therapy. I utilize an integrative approach influenced by Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), Cognitive Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Trauma-informed care. These areas of research help us to understand how stress and trauma impact our brains and lives in ways that may go unnoticed.
Taking care of yourself can feel overwhelming—especially when you're parenting, in a challenging relationship, or figuring out how to reconnect post-pandemic. You may feel burnt out or unsure of who you are. Reaching out is a strong first step. I offer conversational, compassionate therapy rooted in Humanistic approaches, drawing from IFS, EMDR, and mindfulness. Together, we’ll explore how to relate to your emotions in healthier ways, care for yourself more deeply, and reconnect with your authentic self.
Taking care of yourself can feel overwhelming—especially when you're parenting, in a challenging relationship, or figuring out how to reconnect post-pandemic. You may feel burnt out or unsure of who you are. Reaching out is a strong first step. I offer conversational, compassionate therapy rooted in Humanistic approaches, drawing from IFS, EMDR, and mindfulness. Together, we’ll explore how to relate to your emotions in healthier ways, care for yourself more deeply, and reconnect with your authentic self.
Finding the right therapist is often the most difficult step in the healing journey. It requires finding a balance between someone who deeply understands the science of the mind and someone who genuinely cares about the person sitting across from them. With 13 years of clinical practice, I have dedicated my career to being that balance for my clients.
Finding the right therapist is often the most difficult step in the healing journey. It requires finding a balance between someone who deeply understands the science of the mind and someone who genuinely cares about the person sitting across from them. With 13 years of clinical practice, I have dedicated my career to being that balance for my clients.
I am an APCC 23043 under supervision of Shannon Vitro, LCSW 74811.
Hi, I’m Kim. I’m a retired Air Force medic, a mom, and a military spouse—and I show up to therapy as a real human being. My clients describe me as warm, easy to talk to, and honest. I understand what it’s like to juggle stress, family, life transitions, and the weight of past experiences.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, codependency, relationship patterns, and personality-related challenges. I’m especially passionate about working with children and teens who struggle with ADHD, ASD, and behavioral concerns.
I am an APCC 23043 under supervision of Shannon Vitro, LCSW 74811.
Hi, I’m Kim. I’m a retired Air Force medic, a mom, and a military spouse—and I show up to therapy as a real human being. My clients describe me as warm, easy to talk to, and honest. I understand what it’s like to juggle stress, family, life transitions, and the weight of past experiences.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, codependency, relationship patterns, and personality-related challenges. I’m especially passionate about working with children and teens who struggle with ADHD, ASD, and behavioral concerns.
Psychotherapy is one of the best ways to live an examined life, opening doors to a deeper understanding of yourself and to a new way of being in the world. Mindfully tending to your psychological space, each of our sessions will focus on exploring practical answers to everyday problems, resolving fears and uncertainties, improving your life, and discovering how the psyche responds inwardly to overwhelming life events or when life-shattering events destroy outer meaning altogether. Even unavoidable and unpleasant experiences can be a source of psychological freedom.
Psychotherapy is one of the best ways to live an examined life, opening doors to a deeper understanding of yourself and to a new way of being in the world. Mindfully tending to your psychological space, each of our sessions will focus on exploring practical answers to everyday problems, resolving fears and uncertainties, improving your life, and discovering how the psyche responds inwardly to overwhelming life events or when life-shattering events destroy outer meaning altogether. Even unavoidable and unpleasant experiences can be a source of psychological freedom.
The human mind is vast and varied. “Normal” is a setting on a dryer, but not an ideal description for real people. Working with compassion and care, Dr. Meeker approaches mental health with an individually tailored style, looking in depth at what makes you, you. He specializes in working with challenging personality issues and relationship problems, as well as anxiety and mood problems.
The human mind is vast and varied. “Normal” is a setting on a dryer, but not an ideal description for real people. Working with compassion and care, Dr. Meeker approaches mental health with an individually tailored style, looking in depth at what makes you, you. He specializes in working with challenging personality issues and relationship problems, as well as anxiety and mood problems.
My name is Nate (he/him) and I'm a transgender Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. I provide individual therapy to adults and older adults navigating a range of challenges, from symptoms to life transitions. I aim to create a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel truly seen and accepted. My understanding of stigma and systemic barriers comes firsthand, informing my commitment to social justice and empowerment. I offer evidence-based therapeutic tools while honoring each person's inherent wisdom and autonomy in their healing process.
My name is Nate (he/him) and I'm a transgender Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. I provide individual therapy to adults and older adults navigating a range of challenges, from symptoms to life transitions. I aim to create a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel truly seen and accepted. My understanding of stigma and systemic barriers comes firsthand, informing my commitment to social justice and empowerment. I offer evidence-based therapeutic tools while honoring each person's inherent wisdom and autonomy in their healing process.
Dr. Victoria Blacksmith is a Clinical Psychologist and psychotherapist specializing in culturally inclusive, holistic care. As a first-generation Mexican-American, she integrates traditional healing practices with evidence-based methods to support clients navigating anxiety, life transitions, and cultural identity challenges. Dr. Blacksmith creates a safe, collaborative space where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered.
Dr. Victoria Blacksmith is a Clinical Psychologist and psychotherapist specializing in culturally inclusive, holistic care. As a first-generation Mexican-American, she integrates traditional healing practices with evidence-based methods to support clients navigating anxiety, life transitions, and cultural identity challenges. Dr. Blacksmith creates a safe, collaborative space where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered.
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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.