Personality Disorders Therapists in Colorado Springs, CO
You deserve to be who you want to be, to feel truly comfortable in your own skin, and to move forward in your life. I have worked extensively with teens and adults who have experienced trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addiction. I am adept at navigating burnout and professional stress. My goal is to help you create a deeper awareness of yourself to live an authentic and fulfilling life. My approach emphasizes understanding the effects that trauma and stress can have on you, while creating a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly.
You deserve to be who you want to be, to feel truly comfortable in your own skin, and to move forward in your life. I have worked extensively with teens and adults who have experienced trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addiction. I am adept at navigating burnout and professional stress. My goal is to help you create a deeper awareness of yourself to live an authentic and fulfilling life. My approach emphasizes understanding the effects that trauma and stress can have on you, while creating a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly.
“No need to be ashamed of tears, for tears bore witness that a man had the greatest of courage, the courage to suffer” – Viktor Frankl. Sometimes we hide our pain or get stuck on the how of life; however, starting counseling is a courageous act on the path to finding the why. My why is to help the community that I grew up in with genuine compassion for each person who is struggling. People have always felt comfortable opening up to me, and I always find ways to help my community. Also, being a Colorado Springs native, I have always loved the outdoors and exploring its beauty.
“No need to be ashamed of tears, for tears bore witness that a man had the greatest of courage, the courage to suffer” – Viktor Frankl. Sometimes we hide our pain or get stuck on the how of life; however, starting counseling is a courageous act on the path to finding the why. My why is to help the community that I grew up in with genuine compassion for each person who is struggling. People have always felt comfortable opening up to me, and I always find ways to help my community. Also, being a Colorado Springs native, I have always loved the outdoors and exploring its beauty.
Some of the specialized areas of my training include: anxiety/depression, personality disorders, trauma-related disorders, and ADHD.
I use an integrative approach with interpersonal, CBT and process-oriented elements along with the biopsychosocial model to understand your complex and unique situation. I strive to be genuine, empathetic and compassionate. I encourage a collaborative approach that includes me gently challenging you and asking for feedback on how treatment is going.
Some of the specialized areas of my training include: anxiety/depression, personality disorders, trauma-related disorders, and ADHD.
I use an integrative approach with interpersonal, CBT and process-oriented elements along with the biopsychosocial model to understand your complex and unique situation. I strive to be genuine, empathetic and compassionate. I encourage a collaborative approach that includes me gently challenging you and asking for feedback on how treatment is going.
I have learned the importance of blending evidence-based care with a unique individualized approach tailored to the needs and desires of the individual; therefore, I practice a multi-modal approach that mixes neuroscience and psychology.
I have learned the importance of blending evidence-based care with a unique individualized approach tailored to the needs and desires of the individual; therefore, I practice a multi-modal approach that mixes neuroscience and psychology.
Dr. Krystoffer L
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC/ACS, BC-TMH, EMDR, EAGALA
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Is life what you thought it would be like, how it was “supposed to” be? Are you doing what you know you are supposed to, what you have been told is expected of you, yet your world is not improving? You still have choices, and you can make change happen. Often, our behaviors that interfere with achieving the life you deserve have protected your well-being or your relationship for many years. Whether it is trauma saturation, professional boundaries, intimacy avoidance, or unwanted addictive behaviors, you no longer have to react alone but can now respond with someone beside you.
Is life what you thought it would be like, how it was “supposed to” be? Are you doing what you know you are supposed to, what you have been told is expected of you, yet your world is not improving? You still have choices, and you can make change happen. Often, our behaviors that interfere with achieving the life you deserve have protected your well-being or your relationship for many years. Whether it is trauma saturation, professional boundaries, intimacy avoidance, or unwanted addictive behaviors, you no longer have to react alone but can now respond with someone beside you.
Gabrielle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LAC, EMDR-t
4 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Waitlist for new clients
I provide warm, evidence-based therapy for young adults and adults facing mood disorders, substance use, trauma, dissociation, and personality disorders.
You’ve been holding it together with grit, humor, and maybe some well-placed sarcasm—but inside, it’s starting to feel heavier. You’re tired of pretending everything’s fine. You want to feel better, do better, and actually understand why you keep getting stuck in the same patterns.
Therapy is where we get honest—without judgment, without fluff. It’s where you show up as your full, messy, brilliant self and finally start making sense of your shit. No toxic positivity. No forced silver linings. Just real talk, real change, and space to be seen exactly as you are.
I provide warm, evidence-based therapy for young adults and adults facing mood disorders, substance use, trauma, dissociation, and personality disorders.
You’ve been holding it together with grit, humor, and maybe some well-placed sarcasm—but inside, it’s starting to feel heavier. You’re tired of pretending everything’s fine. You want to feel better, do better, and actually understand why you keep getting stuck in the same patterns.
Therapy is where we get honest—without judgment, without fluff. It’s where you show up as your full, messy, brilliant self and finally start making sense of your shit. No toxic positivity. No forced silver linings. Just real talk, real change, and space to be seen exactly as you are.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and personality disorders.
You may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, or life transitions. Perhaps you're a college student, on probation or parole, or simply trying to find your footing. You want clarity, growth, and tools to move forward. I work with adults, young adults, and veterans—especially those seeking a safe, nonjudgmental space to heal. As a Veteran, I understand the unique challenges of service life. Whether you're looking for practical strategies or a faith-based perspective, I’m here to help you build resilience and thrive.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and personality disorders.
You may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, or life transitions. Perhaps you're a college student, on probation or parole, or simply trying to find your footing. You want clarity, growth, and tools to move forward. I work with adults, young adults, and veterans—especially those seeking a safe, nonjudgmental space to heal. As a Veteran, I understand the unique challenges of service life. Whether you're looking for practical strategies or a faith-based perspective, I’m here to help you build resilience and thrive.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward? Do relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation issues, or traumas experienced feel like obstacles in your path? If any of this resonates, know that you're not alone—and there is hope.
Therapy is a collaborative journey, where you are the expert on your own life. My goal is to help you gain clarity, understand yourself better, and develop practical tools to enhance your wellbeing. I believe true growth happens both in our sessions and in everyday life, as you apply what you've learned and build new skills.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward? Do relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation issues, or traumas experienced feel like obstacles in your path? If any of this resonates, know that you're not alone—and there is hope.
Therapy is a collaborative journey, where you are the expert on your own life. My goal is to help you gain clarity, understand yourself better, and develop practical tools to enhance your wellbeing. I believe true growth happens both in our sessions and in everyday life, as you apply what you've learned and build new skills.
Are you mystified by the idea of being your authentic self? Have you felt that you carry too much trauma & are too flawed to experience your life in a new way? Perhaps you have a sense of the unique gifts you have to offer, yet are held back by codependency in relationships, a tendency to self-abandon, or other painful patterns. Each one of us enters into this world with a powerful purpose. However, we often learn to adopt a different story. Counseling can provide a place to reunite with the parts of ourselves that have been forgotten, oppressed, & rejected in order to embody our original wholeness.
Are you mystified by the idea of being your authentic self? Have you felt that you carry too much trauma & are too flawed to experience your life in a new way? Perhaps you have a sense of the unique gifts you have to offer, yet are held back by codependency in relationships, a tendency to self-abandon, or other painful patterns. Each one of us enters into this world with a powerful purpose. However, we often learn to adopt a different story. Counseling can provide a place to reunite with the parts of ourselves that have been forgotten, oppressed, & rejected in order to embody our original wholeness.
I believe in a real experience, with real people, and as such I strive to understand the specific needs and afflictions of each client, individualizing the therapeutic experience and counseling treatment one person at a time. Though afflictions may manifest similarly across clients, each person perceives and responds in different ways, making treatment individualization essential to positively promoting client growth and wellness. Formal education and personal life experiences have provided an opportunity for diversified understanding of individual client uniqueness.
I believe in a real experience, with real people, and as such I strive to understand the specific needs and afflictions of each client, individualizing the therapeutic experience and counseling treatment one person at a time. Though afflictions may manifest similarly across clients, each person perceives and responds in different ways, making treatment individualization essential to positively promoting client growth and wellness. Formal education and personal life experiences have provided an opportunity for diversified understanding of individual client uniqueness.
I specialize in -borderline, narcissistic or OC personality disorders -dissociative disorders -trauma/abuse histories -dissociative disorders -bipolar disorder -self-harming/suicidality -loss of a loved one to suicide -unsuccessful or harmful previous therapy
I invite you to take the next step in your unique journey toward wholeness and healing. I believe that coming in for therapy is a sign of hope and empowerment. My general approach is to begin by working with you to create a safe space in which we discover how best to meet your goals at a pace that works for you. I am interested in uncovering the patterns in your life, helping you develop a deeper awareness of who you are, and working with you to become more effective and create a meaningful life that brings you happiness. I specialize with PTSD, complex PTSD, DID, BPD, NPD, and bipolar. I also offer Deep Brain Reorienting & EMDR.
I specialize in -borderline, narcissistic or OC personality disorders -dissociative disorders -trauma/abuse histories -dissociative disorders -bipolar disorder -self-harming/suicidality -loss of a loved one to suicide -unsuccessful or harmful previous therapy
I invite you to take the next step in your unique journey toward wholeness and healing. I believe that coming in for therapy is a sign of hope and empowerment. My general approach is to begin by working with you to create a safe space in which we discover how best to meet your goals at a pace that works for you. I am interested in uncovering the patterns in your life, helping you develop a deeper awareness of who you are, and working with you to become more effective and create a meaningful life that brings you happiness. I specialize with PTSD, complex PTSD, DID, BPD, NPD, and bipolar. I also offer Deep Brain Reorienting & EMDR.
I specialize in treating substance use, personality disorders, trauma, and mood disorders through DBT and evidence-based care.
You’re likely exhausted from the cycle of feeling "too much" or "not enough," while navigating a world that feels increasingly loud. Whether you are battling the heavy pull of trauma, the volatility of a mood or personality disorder, or the numbing loops of substance use, it is common to feel stuck in a state of guilt and shame. I work with individuals who are powering through on empty, ready to trade maladaptive coping for strategies that actually hold up. We move at your pace to transition from a state of survival into a life defined by balance, emotional regulation, and the freedom to live with genuine meaning and peace.
I specialize in treating substance use, personality disorders, trauma, and mood disorders through DBT and evidence-based care.
You’re likely exhausted from the cycle of feeling "too much" or "not enough," while navigating a world that feels increasingly loud. Whether you are battling the heavy pull of trauma, the volatility of a mood or personality disorder, or the numbing loops of substance use, it is common to feel stuck in a state of guilt and shame. I work with individuals who are powering through on empty, ready to trade maladaptive coping for strategies that actually hold up. We move at your pace to transition from a state of survival into a life defined by balance, emotional regulation, and the freedom to live with genuine meaning and peace.
I have extensive experience working with clients, spouses and family members of those with substance issues, narcissistic or antisocial traits.
I have extensive experience in higher levels of care, working with adults, adolescents, families and couples. I have worked within schools, juvenile justice, law enforcement, and hospital settings throughout my career. As a result I have extensive experience with severe mood and personality disorders, substance use and family systems.
I have extensive experience working with clients, spouses and family members of those with substance issues, narcissistic or antisocial traits.
I have extensive experience in higher levels of care, working with adults, adolescents, families and couples. I have worked within schools, juvenile justice, law enforcement, and hospital settings throughout my career. As a result I have extensive experience with severe mood and personality disorders, substance use and family systems.
With several years of experience as a therapist, I specialize in working with individuals navigating the complexities of trauma and personality disorders.
My approach is rooted in existential therapy, where I work with clients to explore their values, choices, and the meaning they create in their lives. I specialize in personality disorders, helping individuals understand how their unique patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving have developed and how they can shift these patterns to improve their lives.
With several years of experience as a therapist, I specialize in working with individuals navigating the complexities of trauma and personality disorders.
My approach is rooted in existential therapy, where I work with clients to explore their values, choices, and the meaning they create in their lives. I specialize in personality disorders, helping individuals understand how their unique patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving have developed and how they can shift these patterns to improve their lives.
My specialties include mood, stress and trauma disorders (i.e. depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD); personality disorders and existential issues.
Life is difficult. Anxiety and depression are often normal results from the trials that we face now or have faced in the past. However, you can develop a different way of living that will reduce or eliminate this pain. You can learn to have safer, more loving relationships. You can develop meaning and purpose in your life. You are not stuck with the anxiety and depression you are experiencing. I focus on working with individual adults to help them overcome their mental health issues and live happier and more productive lives.
My specialties include mood, stress and trauma disorders (i.e. depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD); personality disorders and existential issues.
Life is difficult. Anxiety and depression are often normal results from the trials that we face now or have faced in the past. However, you can develop a different way of living that will reduce or eliminate this pain. You can learn to have safer, more loving relationships. You can develop meaning and purpose in your life. You are not stuck with the anxiety and depression you are experiencing. I focus on working with individual adults to help them overcome their mental health issues and live happier and more productive lives.
Ute Pass Psych Eval focuses on clinical, forensic, and neuropsychological testing and assessments. We offer forensic, education/academic achievement, intelligence, personality, psychodiagnostic, and other specialized psychological assessment services. We are equipped to assess children and adults of all ages and can travel to jails/prisons. Willing to provide Telehealth, meet in my office, or meet the patient where they live.
Ute Pass Psych Eval focuses on clinical, forensic, and neuropsychological testing and assessments. We offer forensic, education/academic achievement, intelligence, personality, psychodiagnostic, and other specialized psychological assessment services. We are equipped to assess children and adults of all ages and can travel to jails/prisons. Willing to provide Telehealth, meet in my office, or meet the patient where they live.
Michelle Lynn Vrooman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
I have been a therapist for 25 years and love what I do! I am a strengths-based person who believes strongly in the gift of intuition. I help my clients learn how to trust their gut which has led to great success. Additionally, I provide psychotherapy to treat depression and anxiety through coping skills, life coaching, and positive thinking.
I also treat past and present trauma through EMDR therapy with a light bar and paddles for maximum benefit. I have seen firsthand how it changes people's lives and feel honored to provide this treatment. You do not need to deal with your trauma alone. I am a partner in my client's healing.
I have been a therapist for 25 years and love what I do! I am a strengths-based person who believes strongly in the gift of intuition. I help my clients learn how to trust their gut which has led to great success. Additionally, I provide psychotherapy to treat depression and anxiety through coping skills, life coaching, and positive thinking.
I also treat past and present trauma through EMDR therapy with a light bar and paddles for maximum benefit. I have seen firsthand how it changes people's lives and feel honored to provide this treatment. You do not need to deal with your trauma alone. I am a partner in my client's healing.
Matthew Junglas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CDBT, CPD
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
While I specialize in Personality Disorders my therapy methods are extremely successful with Anxiety, Depression, Bi-polar Disorders, Schizophrenia, PTSD, and general trauma.
Hello old friend, we may have never met, but I've seen your pain. The journey from suffering to satisfaction can be a long, uncertain, and winding road. It’s never set. But it's almost always worth it. If you’re ready, I’d like to share that journey with you. I may be able to help you find the peace and freedom that seem so tough to find. If you’re ready to explore your story with me. It’s probably much easier than you think. I can handle the neurobiology and therapeutic interventions, you bring a story and an open mind/heart.
While I specialize in Personality Disorders my therapy methods are extremely successful with Anxiety, Depression, Bi-polar Disorders, Schizophrenia, PTSD, and general trauma.
Hello old friend, we may have never met, but I've seen your pain. The journey from suffering to satisfaction can be a long, uncertain, and winding road. It’s never set. But it's almost always worth it. If you’re ready, I’d like to share that journey with you. I may be able to help you find the peace and freedom that seem so tough to find. If you’re ready to explore your story with me. It’s probably much easier than you think. I can handle the neurobiology and therapeutic interventions, you bring a story and an open mind/heart.
Finding the right therapist to assist you can be an exhausting process and can deter people from pursuing counseling. A key part of my clinical practice is to build rapport with my clients to assist them with feeling comfortable sharing what can be painful topics and issues. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most influential factors in assisting individuals to be successful in therapy and reach their goals. I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQIA2S+ community as I identify as an LGBTQIA2S+ individual myself.
Finding the right therapist to assist you can be an exhausting process and can deter people from pursuing counseling. A key part of my clinical practice is to build rapport with my clients to assist them with feeling comfortable sharing what can be painful topics and issues. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most influential factors in assisting individuals to be successful in therapy and reach their goals. I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQIA2S+ community as I identify as an LGBTQIA2S+ individual myself.
I've spent over 25 years working with people from all walks of life and that’s really taught me how different everyone’s story is. I support individuals, couples, families, kids, and teens. I know how different each person’s story is, and I meet you where you are. My approach is warm, relaxed, and collaborative, more like a real conversation than something formal. I pull from different tools and evidence-based approaches, tailoring what we do together to fit your goals and needs. My focus is helping you feel understood, supported, and empowered as you move toward real, lasting change.
I've spent over 25 years working with people from all walks of life and that’s really taught me how different everyone’s story is. I support individuals, couples, families, kids, and teens. I know how different each person’s story is, and I meet you where you are. My approach is warm, relaxed, and collaborative, more like a real conversation than something formal. I pull from different tools and evidence-based approaches, tailoring what we do together to fit your goals and needs. My focus is helping you feel understood, supported, and empowered as you move toward real, lasting change.
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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.