Personality Disorders Therapists in San Carlos, CA
Dr. McQuinn is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a licensed Marital and Family therapist. Dr. Anna McQuinn has been a Tenured Professor of Notre Dame de Namur University where she has been chair of the Clinical Psychology Graduate Department since 1987. She has also been an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of San Francisco graduate Psychology program. Currently she is a Professor Emeritus at the NDNU & has a private practice in San Carlos. She believes that Psychotherapy Healing takes place within the relational model. There is a profound unconscious connection between therapist and client & a mutuality of influence.
Dr. McQuinn is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a licensed Marital and Family therapist. Dr. Anna McQuinn has been a Tenured Professor of Notre Dame de Namur University where she has been chair of the Clinical Psychology Graduate Department since 1987. She has also been an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of San Francisco graduate Psychology program. Currently she is a Professor Emeritus at the NDNU & has a private practice in San Carlos. She believes that Psychotherapy Healing takes place within the relational model. There is a profound unconscious connection between therapist and client & a mutuality of influence.
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.
Kristy combines her professional history in education and academia, and her experience as a spouse and mother, in her approach to psychotherapy. She likes to work with clients to bring compassion and self-compassion into their lives, as well as to identify and change destructive or unhelpful relationship patterns. Kristy engages in play and art therapy with her younger clients, and draws on Family Systems, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills, and Compassion-based therapy for her individual adult clients.
Kristy combines her professional history in education and academia, and her experience as a spouse and mother, in her approach to psychotherapy. She likes to work with clients to bring compassion and self-compassion into their lives, as well as to identify and change destructive or unhelpful relationship patterns. Kristy engages in play and art therapy with her younger clients, and draws on Family Systems, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills, and Compassion-based therapy for her individual adult clients.
I am a compassionate professional dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, and families toward mental and emotional well-being. I have worked as a high school counselor and as an ABA therapist in addition to experience in an Eating Disorder Residential Facility.
I bring a profound sense of empathy to my practice, creating a safe and non-judgmental space. I specialize in helping clients navigate challenges related to relationships, communication, anxiety, depression, and personal growth.
I am a compassionate professional dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, and families toward mental and emotional well-being. I have worked as a high school counselor and as an ABA therapist in addition to experience in an Eating Disorder Residential Facility.
I bring a profound sense of empathy to my practice, creating a safe and non-judgmental space. I specialize in helping clients navigate challenges related to relationships, communication, anxiety, depression, and personal growth.
Welcome to my page! I want to honor your courage in making it to this step in your therapy journey. At some point all of us will experience brokenness, and our past may leave its marks. I like to think of healing through therapy like Kintsugi—the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. Instead of hiding the break, the gold honors its uniqueness and makes the pottery stronger than it was before. Like Kintsugi, our true beauty can be shown in the way we fill our cracks to help us heal. Our flaws and wounds make us who we are, and by honoring them through our restoration in therapy, we become stronger people.
Welcome to my page! I want to honor your courage in making it to this step in your therapy journey. At some point all of us will experience brokenness, and our past may leave its marks. I like to think of healing through therapy like Kintsugi—the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. Instead of hiding the break, the gold honors its uniqueness and makes the pottery stronger than it was before. Like Kintsugi, our true beauty can be shown in the way we fill our cracks to help us heal. Our flaws and wounds make us who we are, and by honoring them through our restoration in therapy, we become stronger people.
My psychotherapy services are tailored to meet the individual needs of my clients. I approach your problems with curiosity and kindness as I believe you are the expert on your own experience. I will work with you to help guide you, learn new tools, and make positive choices that fit for you, your family, and your life. I draw from a variety of techniques to help adults learn how to manage daily stresses and live a full and rewarding life.
My psychotherapy services are tailored to meet the individual needs of my clients. I approach your problems with curiosity and kindness as I believe you are the expert on your own experience. I will work with you to help guide you, learn new tools, and make positive choices that fit for you, your family, and your life. I draw from a variety of techniques to help adults learn how to manage daily stresses and live a full and rewarding life.
Welcome—I'm so glad you're here!
I'm a dedicated and heart-forward therapist who works with children, teens, and young adults, navigating life’s hardest moments. My approach is collaborative, culturally attuned, and deeply compassionate. I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can exhale—where your full self is welcomed, your story is honored, and where we can work together to make sense of your inner world.
I specialize in working with adolescents (ages 12–20), especially those impacted by trauma, family conflict, cultural stress, and systemic challenges
Welcome—I'm so glad you're here!
I'm a dedicated and heart-forward therapist who works with children, teens, and young adults, navigating life’s hardest moments. My approach is collaborative, culturally attuned, and deeply compassionate. I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can exhale—where your full self is welcomed, your story is honored, and where we can work together to make sense of your inner world.
I specialize in working with adolescents (ages 12–20), especially those impacted by trauma, family conflict, cultural stress, and systemic challenges
In addition, I provide services for personality disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression and OCD.
My preferred methods of practice are cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy with an emphasis on mindfulness and acceptance.
In addition, I provide services for personality disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression and OCD.
My preferred methods of practice are cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy with an emphasis on mindfulness and acceptance.
Hello, I'm Lori, welcome to my profile page! Working with families has always been a passion of mine. Since 1994, I have worked with families with the goal of facilitating effective communication and emotional health. It's not easy growing up in the Bay area today. I grew up on the Peninsula and it is a totally different world now for our kids. I have two teenagers myself, and the pressure they feel to succeed sometimes feels insurmountable! I lead several teen groups. Teen groups provide a safe place to come and talk about those challenges.
Hello, I'm Lori, welcome to my profile page! Working with families has always been a passion of mine. Since 1994, I have worked with families with the goal of facilitating effective communication and emotional health. It's not easy growing up in the Bay area today. I grew up on the Peninsula and it is a totally different world now for our kids. I have two teenagers myself, and the pressure they feel to succeed sometimes feels insurmountable! I lead several teen groups. Teen groups provide a safe place to come and talk about those challenges.
I strive to compassionately work with clients to reveal their true self by identifying the patterns and obstacles that often create internal stress and interpersonal conflict. I work with adolescents, children, and adults. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults with moderate to severe psycho-social difficulties. I have expertise treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, substance abuse, self-harming and psychotic disorders. As a community mental health psychologist I am able to collaborate with educational, legal, and psychiatric professionals. I also provide psychological evaluations, as wells as workshops for parents and trainings to professionals.
I strive to compassionately work with clients to reveal their true self by identifying the patterns and obstacles that often create internal stress and interpersonal conflict. I work with adolescents, children, and adults. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults with moderate to severe psycho-social difficulties. I have expertise treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, substance abuse, self-harming and psychotic disorders. As a community mental health psychologist I am able to collaborate with educational, legal, and psychiatric professionals. I also provide psychological evaluations, as wells as workshops for parents and trainings to professionals.
I believe every person has a unique story, and my open, compassionate approach reflects my respect and desire to help. In working together, we will create a therapy plan tailored around your coping style, relational patterns, and most importantly- your goals. No matter what you come in for (anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, identity questions, personality issues, career issues, etc.), I will meet you where you are in life, and work actively to understand your situation and collaborate on the best treatment plan.
I believe every person has a unique story, and my open, compassionate approach reflects my respect and desire to help. In working together, we will create a therapy plan tailored around your coping style, relational patterns, and most importantly- your goals. No matter what you come in for (anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, identity questions, personality issues, career issues, etc.), I will meet you where you are in life, and work actively to understand your situation and collaborate on the best treatment plan.
Worried? Anxious? Blue? Feelings can be the result of your situation,or they can be triggered by deeper issues such as attachment, trauma, and unprocessed memories. EMDR "turbocharges" the processing of painful memories. Adults, teens, and children with a history of abuse, trauma, and loss can heal quickly. I also specialize in resolving relationship issues and helping families become stronger. Whether you need help to navigate life transitions or to realize your full potential for emotional growth, therapy is a highly interactive process. Together we develop a plan for treatment involving care and commitment. Feel better!
Worried? Anxious? Blue? Feelings can be the result of your situation,or they can be triggered by deeper issues such as attachment, trauma, and unprocessed memories. EMDR "turbocharges" the processing of painful memories. Adults, teens, and children with a history of abuse, trauma, and loss can heal quickly. I also specialize in resolving relationship issues and helping families become stronger. Whether you need help to navigate life transitions or to realize your full potential for emotional growth, therapy is a highly interactive process. Together we develop a plan for treatment involving care and commitment. Feel better!
Pause and imagine what life could feel like if the past no longer dictated your present. Imagine permitting yourself to grow in new directions, breaking free from painful relational patterns, and no longer suffering in the pursuit of success or achievement.
I help adults and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges. Many of my clients are high-achieving professionals feeling stuck, disconnected, or exhausted. Others are navigating trauma, loss, life transitions, or questions of identity, seeking clarity and relief. I believe everyone can unlock their innate capacity to heal and grow.
Pause and imagine what life could feel like if the past no longer dictated your present. Imagine permitting yourself to grow in new directions, breaking free from painful relational patterns, and no longer suffering in the pursuit of success or achievement.
I help adults and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges. Many of my clients are high-achieving professionals feeling stuck, disconnected, or exhausted. Others are navigating trauma, loss, life transitions, or questions of identity, seeking clarity and relief. I believe everyone can unlock their innate capacity to heal and grow.
My name is Jennifer Gigena. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my focus is to foster an environment for individuals who are encountering challenges with various issues. My areas of focus include life transitions, complex trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship conflict. Our work together will be built on a solid foundation of trust, compassion, and respect. Harnessing the fear of what lies ahead with the curiosity that has brought you here today will guide us toward ending painful patterns, extinguishing thoughts of self-doubt, and creating the life that you want.
My name is Jennifer Gigena. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my focus is to foster an environment for individuals who are encountering challenges with various issues. My areas of focus include life transitions, complex trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship conflict. Our work together will be built on a solid foundation of trust, compassion, and respect. Harnessing the fear of what lies ahead with the curiosity that has brought you here today will guide us toward ending painful patterns, extinguishing thoughts of self-doubt, and creating the life that you want.
My practice philosophy is that all of my patients deserve the best care possible, and I strive to provide that quality of care. I respect each person's individuality, his/her strengths and life accomplishments which must not be obscured by the often presenting pain, distress and possible disability.
My practice philosophy is that all of my patients deserve the best care possible, and I strive to provide that quality of care. I respect each person's individuality, his/her strengths and life accomplishments which must not be obscured by the often presenting pain, distress and possible disability.
The decision to begin psychological treatment is very courageous. It is essential to research your provider options and select a psychologist who feels 'right' to you. I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I specialize in helping people who want to increase their understanding of self; address areas of thinking, feeling, or behaving that cause pain or confusion; change behavioral patterns that interfere with emotional well-being, interpersonal relationships, and professional performance; and build relationships which are responsible, respectful, effective, and mutually satisfying.
The decision to begin psychological treatment is very courageous. It is essential to research your provider options and select a psychologist who feels 'right' to you. I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I specialize in helping people who want to increase their understanding of self; address areas of thinking, feeling, or behaving that cause pain or confusion; change behavioral patterns that interfere with emotional well-being, interpersonal relationships, and professional performance; and build relationships which are responsible, respectful, effective, and mutually satisfying.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or disconnected from yourself or your relationships? You’re not alone and you don’t have to navigate it on your own. I specialize in helping adults, couples, and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, OCD, and life transitions such as relationship challenges, divorce, and parenting stress. I provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and understood.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or disconnected from yourself or your relationships? You’re not alone and you don’t have to navigate it on your own. I specialize in helping adults, couples, and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, OCD, and life transitions such as relationship challenges, divorce, and parenting stress. I provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and understood.
You may be carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, depression, or substance-use challenges and feeling like you’re doing it all on your own. Maybe your thoughts feel overwhelming, your emotions feel hard to manage, or you’re stuck in patterns you want to change but don’t know how. You’re looking for clarity, stability, and a therapist who truly listens—someone warm, grounded, and trauma-informed who can help you make sense of your experiences without judgment. You want practical skills, deeper understanding, and a safe place to heal so you can feel more regulated, connected, and in control of your life again.
You may be carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, depression, or substance-use challenges and feeling like you’re doing it all on your own. Maybe your thoughts feel overwhelming, your emotions feel hard to manage, or you’re stuck in patterns you want to change but don’t know how. You’re looking for clarity, stability, and a therapist who truly listens—someone warm, grounded, and trauma-informed who can help you make sense of your experiences without judgment. You want practical skills, deeper understanding, and a safe place to heal so you can feel more regulated, connected, and in control of your life again.
Has infidelity, betrayal, an affair, hidden contact, or another boundary crossing left your relationship too unstable for slow, week-to-week work alone? You may be in crisis after discovery, still stuck months or years later, or close to divorce because trust, truth, accountability, or emotional safety never fully returned. You may have tried therapy before, promised to move forward, or attempted to “get past it,” yet the same triggers, shutdown, questions, defensiveness, resentment, or distance keep coming back. When the rupture is this deep, couples often need more structure, more time, and a clearer repair process.
Has infidelity, betrayal, an affair, hidden contact, or another boundary crossing left your relationship too unstable for slow, week-to-week work alone? You may be in crisis after discovery, still stuck months or years later, or close to divorce because trust, truth, accountability, or emotional safety never fully returned. You may have tried therapy before, promised to move forward, or attempted to “get past it,” yet the same triggers, shutdown, questions, defensiveness, resentment, or distance keep coming back. When the rupture is this deep, couples often need more structure, more time, and a clearer repair process.
I have over 10 years of practice in the mental health field working with children, adolescents, young adults and families in a wide range of diverse settings, such as inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, elementary schools, home-based environments, wraparound services, and clinical and private practice offices. I have experience working with a variety of presenting issues, particularly transitional life stages for teenagers and young adults, depression, anxiety, grief, and difficulty managing personal, relational, and/or professional stress.
I have over 10 years of practice in the mental health field working with children, adolescents, young adults and families in a wide range of diverse settings, such as inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, elementary schools, home-based environments, wraparound services, and clinical and private practice offices. I have experience working with a variety of presenting issues, particularly transitional life stages for teenagers and young adults, depression, anxiety, grief, and difficulty managing personal, relational, and/or professional stress.
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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.