Personality Disorders Therapists in San Francisco, CA
As a dedicated mental health therapist, I specialize in helping individuals overcome the challenges of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse, while also working extensively with those experiencing personality disorders.
I provide a comprehensive and integrative approach to treatment. For clients struggling with anxiety and depression, I focus on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns, developing coping strategies, and fostering resilience.
As a dedicated mental health therapist, I specialize in helping individuals overcome the challenges of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse, while also working extensively with those experiencing personality disorders.
I provide a comprehensive and integrative approach to treatment. For clients struggling with anxiety and depression, I focus on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns, developing coping strategies, and fostering resilience.
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, addiction, trauma, and family conflict, and I’m here to help you navigate this process.
My style of therapy tends to be direct with respect. I truly believe that we have all of the answers we need, we just don't like them. I value the process to discover ways in which we create roadblocks for ourselves, creating the coping skills to break down those barriers and the Cognitive Behavioral processes to get out of our own way and move forward.
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, addiction, trauma, and family conflict, and I’m here to help you navigate this process.
My style of therapy tends to be direct with respect. I truly believe that we have all of the answers we need, we just don't like them. I value the process to discover ways in which we create roadblocks for ourselves, creating the coping skills to break down those barriers and the Cognitive Behavioral processes to get out of our own way and move forward.
I am also experienced in treating personality disorders, except antisocial personality disorder.
In addition to traditional symptom-reduction approaches such as CBT, ACT, and DBT, I offer a growth-oriented, person-centered therapeutic experience that emphasizes insightful, in-depth exploration to foster lasting personal development and well-being.
I am also experienced in treating personality disorders, except antisocial personality disorder.
In addition to traditional symptom-reduction approaches such as CBT, ACT, and DBT, I offer a growth-oriented, person-centered therapeutic experience that emphasizes insightful, in-depth exploration to foster lasting personal development and well-being.
I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and psychosis.
With an integrative, client-centered approach, I blend DBT, CBT, and Narrative Therapy to help clients manage emotions, reframe thoughts, and reshape personal narratives for growth. I balance structure with flexibility, mixing creativity, humor, and open-mindedness to make therapy meaningful, engaging, and fun. After all, therapy doesn’t have to be a snooze.
I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and psychosis.
With an integrative, client-centered approach, I blend DBT, CBT, and Narrative Therapy to help clients manage emotions, reframe thoughts, and reshape personal narratives for growth. I balance structure with flexibility, mixing creativity, humor, and open-mindedness to make therapy meaningful, engaging, and fun. After all, therapy doesn’t have to be a snooze.
I have experience providing clinical assessment and therapeutic care to adolescents and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, anger management, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Personality Disorders, ADHD management, and LGBTQ+ issues.
I am a therapist who is assertive in my communication style. I work to provide a safe and supportive environment for my clients, where they can explore their thoughts and feelings. I have experience working with people from all walks of life, and I strive to create an open and honest relationship with each person that I work with.
I have experience providing clinical assessment and therapeutic care to adolescents and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, anger management, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Personality Disorders, ADHD management, and LGBTQ+ issues.
I am a therapist who is assertive in my communication style. I work to provide a safe and supportive environment for my clients, where they can explore their thoughts and feelings. I have experience working with people from all walks of life, and I strive to create an open and honest relationship with each person that I work with.
Ways we can help: reduce the negative consequences of substance use; treat co-occurring disorders such as depression, grief, anxiety, trauma, or personality disorders; learn mindfulness skills to manage the urge for immediate gratification; and work with friends and families to help them understand addiction and address codependency.
You’ve tried to cut back or stop using substances, but it hasn’t worked the way you hoped—or you’re looking for a healthier way to manage your use without quitting completely. We offer supportive, research-based therapy that looks at the whole picture: your mental health, relationships, and life experiences. Our approach is caring, honest, and focused on helping you better understand yourself and what you need to move forward. Contact us for a free phone consultation.
Ways we can help: reduce the negative consequences of substance use; treat co-occurring disorders such as depression, grief, anxiety, trauma, or personality disorders; learn mindfulness skills to manage the urge for immediate gratification; and work with friends and families to help them understand addiction and address codependency.
You’ve tried to cut back or stop using substances, but it hasn’t worked the way you hoped—or you’re looking for a healthier way to manage your use without quitting completely. We offer supportive, research-based therapy that looks at the whole picture: your mental health, relationships, and life experiences. Our approach is caring, honest, and focused on helping you better understand yourself and what you need to move forward. Contact us for a free phone consultation.
Specialties include the links between trauma & achievement, narcissistic relationships, and family estrangement.
Even the most successful people could benefit from support sometimes. Are you getting sick of what's bothering you? Feeling unlike yourself, beating yourself up, disappointed in your relationships, or frustrated with your family? Learn how to redirect unproductive thoughts. What if therapy could help you unwind and have fun — even when you're stressed? It's okay to set boundaries, prioritize your values, and make space to clarify what you want and need to be happy. Together, we can problem-solve what doesn't seem right in your job, life, or business, and develop personalized tools and strategies to help you reach your goals.
Specialties include the links between trauma & achievement, narcissistic relationships, and family estrangement.
Even the most successful people could benefit from support sometimes. Are you getting sick of what's bothering you? Feeling unlike yourself, beating yourself up, disappointed in your relationships, or frustrated with your family? Learn how to redirect unproductive thoughts. What if therapy could help you unwind and have fun — even when you're stressed? It's okay to set boundaries, prioritize your values, and make space to clarify what you want and need to be happy. Together, we can problem-solve what doesn't seem right in your job, life, or business, and develop personalized tools and strategies to help you reach your goals.
I specialize in working with individuals navigating challenges such as ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, and personality disorders.
What sets my practice apart is its whole-person focus. In our sessions, I’ll help you explore foundational elements of well-being—like sleep, gutbrain health, diet, exercise, and social connection—because mental health is interconnected with every part of your life. We'll examine your lifestyle, dive deeply into your story, and build a plan together.
I specialize in working with individuals navigating challenges such as ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, and personality disorders.
What sets my practice apart is its whole-person focus. In our sessions, I’ll help you explore foundational elements of well-being—like sleep, gutbrain health, diet, exercise, and social connection—because mental health is interconnected with every part of your life. We'll examine your lifestyle, dive deeply into your story, and build a plan together.
I have worked with clients across a breadth of issues including anxiety, depression, substance use, mood disorders, OCD, personality disorders, psychosis, grief and loss, life transitions, crisis, trauma, incarceration, housing insecurity, gender identity, sexual identity, and body-image.
While each therapeutic relationship is unique to the client and their needs, I generally strive to approach therapy with deep compassion and humility - you are the expert in your own experience! I am trained in a variety of therapy modalities which I blend and root in compassion-focused, mindfulness-based and somatic therapy approaches.
I have worked with clients across a breadth of issues including anxiety, depression, substance use, mood disorders, OCD, personality disorders, psychosis, grief and loss, life transitions, crisis, trauma, incarceration, housing insecurity, gender identity, sexual identity, and body-image.
While each therapeutic relationship is unique to the client and their needs, I generally strive to approach therapy with deep compassion and humility - you are the expert in your own experience! I am trained in a variety of therapy modalities which I blend and root in compassion-focused, mindfulness-based and somatic therapy approaches.
Bridges To Mental Wellness. Lic. In Ca. and Ga.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, EdD, LPCC/, MFT, MS
San Francisco, CA 94112
She is particularly skilled in working with clients dealing with crisis and trauma, anxiety, coping skills, depression, emotional disturbance, life coaching, stress, and personality disorders.
My experiences include both counseling and education. This background has enhanced my sensitivity and level of cultural competence. I embrace diversity and link possible cultural attributes to my client's experiences, concerns and ways of managing their issues. I have treated people with ADHD, bipolar, personality, depression, and anxiety disorders.
She is particularly skilled in working with clients dealing with crisis and trauma, anxiety, coping skills, depression, emotional disturbance, life coaching, stress, and personality disorders.
My experiences include both counseling and education. This background has enhanced my sensitivity and level of cultural competence. I embrace diversity and link possible cultural attributes to my client's experiences, concerns and ways of managing their issues. I have treated people with ADHD, bipolar, personality, depression, and anxiety disorders.
I have worked in various mental health settings for over 20 years, and have found that a warm, compassionate, direct, and well-boundaried approach works best in the narcissistic world we're living in.
Do you feel you have it all/have enough, but do not feel satisfied, content, happy, or at peace? Do you want to find meaning and purpose in your life? Do you want to examine the root causes of your emotional suffering instead of putting a bandaid on your symptoms? If so, I invite you to schedule a 20-minute consultation with me to begin exploring your healing and transformation. I can help you to learn to trust yourself, discern what you have and don't have control/responsibility over, and find your center/ true north, which you can utilize to make decisions more effectively and flow through life's ups and downs with more ease.
I have worked in various mental health settings for over 20 years, and have found that a warm, compassionate, direct, and well-boundaried approach works best in the narcissistic world we're living in.
Do you feel you have it all/have enough, but do not feel satisfied, content, happy, or at peace? Do you want to find meaning and purpose in your life? Do you want to examine the root causes of your emotional suffering instead of putting a bandaid on your symptoms? If so, I invite you to schedule a 20-minute consultation with me to begin exploring your healing and transformation. I can help you to learn to trust yourself, discern what you have and don't have control/responsibility over, and find your center/ true north, which you can utilize to make decisions more effectively and flow through life's ups and downs with more ease.
Antje Hofmeister MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
Waitlist for new clients
Areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, obsessions, post-traumatic stress, and personality disorders.
Life is change and, mostly, you've been rolling with the punches. But complicated life transitions can leave anyone at a loss. You might feel helpless, hopeless and alone in trying to cope with relationship issues and troublesome or debilitating symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, and obsessions. With nearly two decades of experience, I help adults and families like you navigate the turmoil of challenging life passages including death of a loved one, chronic or terminal illness, relationship issues, separation or divorce, or adjustments to a different job, culture, gender, or sexual orientation.
Areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, obsessions, post-traumatic stress, and personality disorders.
Life is change and, mostly, you've been rolling with the punches. But complicated life transitions can leave anyone at a loss. You might feel helpless, hopeless and alone in trying to cope with relationship issues and troublesome or debilitating symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, and obsessions. With nearly two decades of experience, I help adults and families like you navigate the turmoil of challenging life passages including death of a loved one, chronic or terminal illness, relationship issues, separation or divorce, or adjustments to a different job, culture, gender, or sexual orientation.
In addition to my general therapy practice, where I treat people struggling with anxiety, depression, work and relationship issues, I also specialize in the treatment of trauma, personality disorders, grief, bereavement, gender issues, major life transitions, and cross-cultural adjustment.
My treatment approach blends psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused therapy techniques. I use simple, effective methods to address immediate stressors as well as long-standing issues related to people's inner beliefs and interpersonal relationships that may be interfering with their personal and professional success.
In addition to my general therapy practice, where I treat people struggling with anxiety, depression, work and relationship issues, I also specialize in the treatment of trauma, personality disorders, grief, bereavement, gender issues, major life transitions, and cross-cultural adjustment.
My treatment approach blends psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused therapy techniques. I use simple, effective methods to address immediate stressors as well as long-standing issues related to people's inner beliefs and interpersonal relationships that may be interfering with their personal and professional success.
In particular, I specialize in helping clients with traumatic experiences, with a focus on helping survivors of narcissistic manipulation and abuse.
I am supervised by Monica E Williams LPCC 8952 at Freestyle Therapy. I believe that mental health care is an essential part of overall wellness. I am deeply dedicated to helping others meet their personal goals through active listening. In session I offer techniques including cognitive restructuring, self-compassion and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
In particular, I specialize in helping clients with traumatic experiences, with a focus on helping survivors of narcissistic manipulation and abuse.
I am supervised by Monica E Williams LPCC 8952 at Freestyle Therapy. I believe that mental health care is an essential part of overall wellness. I am deeply dedicated to helping others meet their personal goals through active listening. In session I offer techniques including cognitive restructuring, self-compassion and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I also work closely with these who are victims of narcissistic abuse.
Everyone is unique. Your thoughts, feelings and needs are shaped by your own background, family history, past interpersonal encounters and other significant events, including early child trauma. Psychotherapy is an emotional process. As we discuss your concerns, it will surface unexamined parts of your life of which you may not be aware or want to experience. My central role as your therapist is to help you talk about and understand more fully these unexamined thoughts, feelings, and needs in the context of your past, develop greater tolerance and acceptance of them, and to bring changes to your current situation.
I also work closely with these who are victims of narcissistic abuse.
Everyone is unique. Your thoughts, feelings and needs are shaped by your own background, family history, past interpersonal encounters and other significant events, including early child trauma. Psychotherapy is an emotional process. As we discuss your concerns, it will surface unexamined parts of your life of which you may not be aware or want to experience. My central role as your therapist is to help you talk about and understand more fully these unexamined thoughts, feelings, and needs in the context of your past, develop greater tolerance and acceptance of them, and to bring changes to your current situation.
I am comfortable and have experience working with trauma-related stress disorders, major depression, personality disorders (e.g., borderline personality), isolation/loneliness, suicidal thoughts, and schizophrenia spectrum disorders/symptoms.
My name is Gian Michael Sarabia and I am a licensed psychotherapist. I focus on harder-to-treat condition(s) with individuals that may have been through a multitude of life traumas - due to their unique vulnerabilities. My approach mirrors positive psychology and I aim to de-stigmatize and help individuals accept themselves fully while offering classical and alternative psychotherapy frameworks for the purpose of processing challenging life situations.
I am comfortable and have experience working with trauma-related stress disorders, major depression, personality disorders (e.g., borderline personality), isolation/loneliness, suicidal thoughts, and schizophrenia spectrum disorders/symptoms.
My name is Gian Michael Sarabia and I am a licensed psychotherapist. I focus on harder-to-treat condition(s) with individuals that may have been through a multitude of life traumas - due to their unique vulnerabilities. My approach mirrors positive psychology and I aim to de-stigmatize and help individuals accept themselves fully while offering classical and alternative psychotherapy frameworks for the purpose of processing challenging life situations.
My continuing education in Personality Disorders has helped many clients relate better with friends, bosses, family members who have them.
I help clients find new perspectives on thoughts that keep replaying in their minds. We all experience moments of doubt—second-guessing a conversation or feeling a sudden dip in confidence. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I guide clients toward shifting self-sabotaging thought patterns and reconnecting with their strengths. I work with individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges. Together, we can explore what is and isn’t a red flag and develop strategies for starting difficult conversations. Whether it’s addressing long-avoided topics like financial stress or strengthening communication, my goal is to help
My continuing education in Personality Disorders has helped many clients relate better with friends, bosses, family members who have them.
I help clients find new perspectives on thoughts that keep replaying in their minds. We all experience moments of doubt—second-guessing a conversation or feeling a sudden dip in confidence. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I guide clients toward shifting self-sabotaging thought patterns and reconnecting with their strengths. I work with individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges. Together, we can explore what is and isn’t a red flag and develop strategies for starting difficult conversations. Whether it’s addressing long-avoided topics like financial stress or strengthening communication, my goal is to help
I am person-centered, trauma-informed, and strength-based in my approach, and I work with all mental health concerns in adults, especially with trauma, anxiety, work-related stress, disordered thinking, personality disorders, and depression.
I draw on mindfulness-based and trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Interpersonal treatment therapies.
I am person-centered, trauma-informed, and strength-based in my approach, and I work with all mental health concerns in adults, especially with trauma, anxiety, work-related stress, disordered thinking, personality disorders, and depression.
I draw on mindfulness-based and trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Interpersonal treatment therapies.
I specialize in trauma therapy along with treating personality disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction.
In order to achieve healthier mental functioning, relationships, and emotional well-being, we will need the necessary tools. I utilize versatile interventions such as IFS, CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative, and Inner Child Work. These tools can open doors for processing underlying issues and regulating overwhelming feelings.
I specialize in trauma therapy along with treating personality disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction.
In order to achieve healthier mental functioning, relationships, and emotional well-being, we will need the necessary tools. I utilize versatile interventions such as IFS, CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative, and Inner Child Work. These tools can open doors for processing underlying issues and regulating overwhelming feelings.
For the past 15 years, I have been working with individuals, couples, and families helping with substance misuse disorder, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and thoughts disorders.
My name is James Milner. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from the San Francisco Bay Area. I have extensive training and experience in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I believe in helping people live better lives.
For the past 15 years, I have been working with individuals, couples, and families helping with substance misuse disorder, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and thoughts disorders.
My name is James Milner. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from the San Francisco Bay Area. I have extensive training and experience in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I believe in helping people live better lives.
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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.