Personality Disorders Therapists in Washington, DC
Typically individuals come to psychotherapy for relief of emotional and psychological pain, which may take the form of depression, anxiety, self-defeating behavior, and/or unfulfilled relationships or goals, to name a few. Many can identify some past trauma, or perhaps some mistreatment that seems somehow connected. For others the reasons are more elusive, like a general feeling of unhappiness, perhaps with oneself or with others.I strive to help you verbalize your thoughts and feelings about what happens between us in our emerging relationship as a way of understanding your relationships in general.
Typically individuals come to psychotherapy for relief of emotional and psychological pain, which may take the form of depression, anxiety, self-defeating behavior, and/or unfulfilled relationships or goals, to name a few. Many can identify some past trauma, or perhaps some mistreatment that seems somehow connected. For others the reasons are more elusive, like a general feeling of unhappiness, perhaps with oneself or with others.I strive to help you verbalize your thoughts and feelings about what happens between us in our emerging relationship as a way of understanding your relationships in general.
Life can constantly challenge our sense of self and confidence. I strongly feel that everyone is exactly who they ought to be. Each individual has strengths, and they can be difficult to identify when you’re struggling with your mental health. In my 15+ years of experience, I have worked with individuals who are experiencing every level of mental illness from its most disruptive forms to the day-to-day challenges. I have supported people in even the heaviest places recover, find a life of hope, and reaffirm their purpose.
Life can constantly challenge our sense of self and confidence. I strongly feel that everyone is exactly who they ought to be. Each individual has strengths, and they can be difficult to identify when you’re struggling with your mental health. In my 15+ years of experience, I have worked with individuals who are experiencing every level of mental illness from its most disruptive forms to the day-to-day challenges. I have supported people in even the heaviest places recover, find a life of hope, and reaffirm their purpose.
I see patients suffering from anxiety, depression, self-destructive patterns, relationship issues, sexual difficulties, identity, adjustment problems in psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and couple's counseling. My aim is to relieve mental distress and interpersonal conflict by deepening self-understanding and self-control. After 36 years in practice, my clinical experience is broad and deep. My reputation and publications on relational, religious and ethical topics sometimes attracts patients with these difficulties. A graduate of Harvard University (MBA,PhD) and Washington Psychoanalytic Institute, I practice in Washington, DC.
I see patients suffering from anxiety, depression, self-destructive patterns, relationship issues, sexual difficulties, identity, adjustment problems in psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and couple's counseling. My aim is to relieve mental distress and interpersonal conflict by deepening self-understanding and self-control. After 36 years in practice, my clinical experience is broad and deep. My reputation and publications on relational, religious and ethical topics sometimes attracts patients with these difficulties. A graduate of Harvard University (MBA,PhD) and Washington Psychoanalytic Institute, I practice in Washington, DC.
Welcome! I am Josh Pina, a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor. I obtained my masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Jacksonville University, and while there I received the clinical excellence award for my dedication to promoting wellness to populations served. My goal is to provide you a safe and welcoming space to navigate life’s obstacles, set goals, and to grow. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and I work with teens and adults that are seeking help with regulating emotions, strengthening relationship skills, tolerating stressful thoughts and situations, substance use disorders, etc.
Welcome! I am Josh Pina, a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor. I obtained my masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Jacksonville University, and while there I received the clinical excellence award for my dedication to promoting wellness to populations served. My goal is to provide you a safe and welcoming space to navigate life’s obstacles, set goals, and to grow. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and I work with teens and adults that are seeking help with regulating emotions, strengthening relationship skills, tolerating stressful thoughts and situations, substance use disorders, etc.
With over 20 years of experience as a clinical psychologist, I specialize in both psychological evaluation and therapy services. My work focuses on identifying clinical and educational concerns through comprehensive assessments and using primarily cognitive behavioral therapy to address a broad range of issues, including depression, anxiety, academic and occupational stress, and day-to-day challenges.
With over 20 years of experience as a clinical psychologist, I specialize in both psychological evaluation and therapy services. My work focuses on identifying clinical and educational concerns through comprehensive assessments and using primarily cognitive behavioral therapy to address a broad range of issues, including depression, anxiety, academic and occupational stress, and day-to-day challenges.
Most psychological issues are related to our identity; growth, change, understanding, acceptance, etc. Whether you're young or old, unconscious attitudes, habitual behaviors, and basic character traits lead to interpersonal 'success' or 'failure'. I can help you to understand these basics. It's up to you to implement the interventions.
Most psychological issues are related to our identity; growth, change, understanding, acceptance, etc. Whether you're young or old, unconscious attitudes, habitual behaviors, and basic character traits lead to interpersonal 'success' or 'failure'. I can help you to understand these basics. It's up to you to implement the interventions.
Our therapists host a wide range of specialties such as Trauma Therapy, Substance Dependence/Abuse, Sex and Intimacy Therapy, and personality disorders!
Visit our website today at www.thepeacefulplc.com to schedule your free 15 minute consultation with your clinician of choice.
Our therapists host a wide range of specialties such as Trauma Therapy, Substance Dependence/Abuse, Sex and Intimacy Therapy, and personality disorders!
Visit our website today at www.thepeacefulplc.com to schedule your free 15 minute consultation with your clinician of choice.
Paws2Heal Mental Health Counseling/EMDR
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CCTP II, NCC
Serves Area
Choosing to begin therapy is a deeply personal and meaningful decision, and we are dedicated to making your experience warm, supportive, and effective. Our focus is creating a safe, welcoming space where healing can take root. We offer a variety of therapeutic approaches—including EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapies—carefully tailored to each client’s individual needs and goals. For those who benefit from animal-assisted therapy, our therapy animals are available to offer added comfort and support. Every person who comes to our practice is seen, heard, and valued, and we collaborate closely to identify the path that feels most aligned.
Choosing to begin therapy is a deeply personal and meaningful decision, and we are dedicated to making your experience warm, supportive, and effective. Our focus is creating a safe, welcoming space where healing can take root. We offer a variety of therapeutic approaches—including EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapies—carefully tailored to each client’s individual needs and goals. For those who benefit from animal-assisted therapy, our therapy animals are available to offer added comfort and support. Every person who comes to our practice is seen, heard, and valued, and we collaborate closely to identify the path that feels most aligned.
My virtual practice hours continue on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Fri 9 AM - 3PM ET, Fridays 9 am - 12 Noon ET.
Is the story you tell yourself about yourself hopeful? Energizing? Complete? Are you interested in understanding more about what influences your decisions, your strengths, your challenges? Your options? Life always has its ups and downs - but you do not have to navigate alone.
I look forward to partnering with you on your journey.
My virtual practice hours continue on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Fri 9 AM - 3PM ET, Fridays 9 am - 12 Noon ET.
Is the story you tell yourself about yourself hopeful? Energizing? Complete? Are you interested in understanding more about what influences your decisions, your strengths, your challenges? Your options? Life always has its ups and downs - but you do not have to navigate alone.
I look forward to partnering with you on your journey.
Please reach out to ask about treatment of personality disorders.
I am not for everyone, and that is okay. I show up in session as my quirky self, I am not a fan of toxic positivity, and my initial goal is simply to build a therapeutic rapport with each client. Safe relationships are key to healing trauma, and that is where I shine. My clients usually have significant trauma, have PTSD or C-PTSD, have experienced or are experiencing intimate partner violence, or have a personality disorder. I love helping people who want to work on negative core beliefs with building positive views of self in a way that feels authentic and not over the top.
Please reach out to ask about treatment of personality disorders.
I am not for everyone, and that is okay. I show up in session as my quirky self, I am not a fan of toxic positivity, and my initial goal is simply to build a therapeutic rapport with each client. Safe relationships are key to healing trauma, and that is where I shine. My clients usually have significant trauma, have PTSD or C-PTSD, have experienced or are experiencing intimate partner violence, or have a personality disorder. I love helping people who want to work on negative core beliefs with building positive views of self in a way that feels authentic and not over the top.
Do you feel like you are in a constant battle with your emotions and your thoughts? Do you frequently find yourself in intense emotional distress and feeling desperate to find a way out? Perhaps you've gotten so entangled in this that you've lost sense of who you are, what you're capable of, and that you matter. I work with people who are stuck in a cycle of avoiding and escaping their distress in ways that provide short term relief but prolong distress and don’t align with their values and/or goals. I am committed to working with you to learn more effective, value-aligned ways to manage life's inevitable pain and challenges.
Do you feel like you are in a constant battle with your emotions and your thoughts? Do you frequently find yourself in intense emotional distress and feeling desperate to find a way out? Perhaps you've gotten so entangled in this that you've lost sense of who you are, what you're capable of, and that you matter. I work with people who are stuck in a cycle of avoiding and escaping their distress in ways that provide short term relief but prolong distress and don’t align with their values and/or goals. I am committed to working with you to learn more effective, value-aligned ways to manage life's inevitable pain and challenges.
TRS-Counseling, Real Talk. Real Healing.
Life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide culturally attuned, no-nonsense therapy for professionals and families facing anxiety, depression, burnout, racial trauma, and relationship challenges. Using EMDR, CBT, and psychodynamic approaches, we’ll break unhelpful patterns and create lasting change. Therapy with me is real, transformative, and built on honest conversations. Secure telehealth sessions available. Private pay; superbills provided for insurance reimbursement.
TRS-Counseling, Real Talk. Real Healing.
Life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide culturally attuned, no-nonsense therapy for professionals and families facing anxiety, depression, burnout, racial trauma, and relationship challenges. Using EMDR, CBT, and psychodynamic approaches, we’ll break unhelpful patterns and create lasting change. Therapy with me is real, transformative, and built on honest conversations. Secure telehealth sessions available. Private pay; superbills provided for insurance reimbursement.
I am an interactive therapist who uses the therapeutic relationship as the entry point for exploring the thoughts, feelings, and habits that have become difficult for the client. I believe that people are natural learners who have become who they are through what they have learned from experience, and that psychotherapy is a focused and intentional way of continuing to learn about life, self, and relationship in ways that help a person move toward more effective and satisfying ways of living. I am optimistic, as I believe that as long as we are talking there is always hope for improvement.
I am an interactive therapist who uses the therapeutic relationship as the entry point for exploring the thoughts, feelings, and habits that have become difficult for the client. I believe that people are natural learners who have become who they are through what they have learned from experience, and that psychotherapy is a focused and intentional way of continuing to learn about life, self, and relationship in ways that help a person move toward more effective and satisfying ways of living. I am optimistic, as I believe that as long as we are talking there is always hope for improvement.
You may feel desperate, alone, and misunderstood. You feel like you are floating in the bottom of a lake and cannot see the light above you. Everyday, you feel like you are just going through the motions. If this describes you, then I may be the therapist for you. In my ten years of experience, I have helped people like you reach their potential and achieve the recovery that they needed. There is no set system or quick fix as others may promise, but I will walk down the road with you. My online practice provides care anywhere you are, in the comfort of your own environment.
You may feel desperate, alone, and misunderstood. You feel like you are floating in the bottom of a lake and cannot see the light above you. Everyday, you feel like you are just going through the motions. If this describes you, then I may be the therapist for you. In my ten years of experience, I have helped people like you reach their potential and achieve the recovery that they needed. There is no set system or quick fix as others may promise, but I will walk down the road with you. My online practice provides care anywhere you are, in the comfort of your own environment.
I am committed to helping my clients understand themselves as deeply as possible and I work best with individuals who are curious and driven to better understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I believe that when we gain insight into ourselves and how we relate to others, we have taken the first essential step towards making meaningful changes in our lives that can lead to a reduction of psychological distress. My clients would describe me as genuine, engaged, and curious.
I am committed to helping my clients understand themselves as deeply as possible and I work best with individuals who are curious and driven to better understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I believe that when we gain insight into ourselves and how we relate to others, we have taken the first essential step towards making meaningful changes in our lives that can lead to a reduction of psychological distress. My clients would describe me as genuine, engaged, and curious.
It's difficult to untie emotional knots complicating relationships, self-confidence and understanding past experiences. Therapy is an opportunity to uncover core emotional issues, learning techniques that foster insight about how these issues affect you. I believe these insights can support you to make meaningful changes.
It's difficult to untie emotional knots complicating relationships, self-confidence and understanding past experiences. Therapy is an opportunity to uncover core emotional issues, learning techniques that foster insight about how these issues affect you. I believe these insights can support you to make meaningful changes.
The Bowen Center for the Study of the Family Clinic is a non-profit organization that has been offering the community affordable psychotherapy to individuals and families for over 35 years. Our experienced clinicians help the client devote his or her best thinking and energy to working on self in the broader context of important relationships.
The Bowen Center for the Study of the Family Clinic is a non-profit organization that has been offering the community affordable psychotherapy to individuals and families for over 35 years. Our experienced clinicians help the client devote his or her best thinking and energy to working on self in the broader context of important relationships.
Immediate openings (as of Feb 2) & online consultation bookings available - I'm an easygoing and results-oriented therapist who prioritizes open-minded collaboration. Our sessions combine your unique goals and preferences, especially for past-, present-, or future-oriented therapy, with research-proven treatments. These include CBT, SFT, classic psychodynamic therapy, improving commonly overlooked mental health foundations, and others, always applied holistically and non-dogmatically. We aim to not only explore and understand your problems but also take action, create real change, and leave you well-prepared to prevent backsliding.
Immediate openings (as of Feb 2) & online consultation bookings available - I'm an easygoing and results-oriented therapist who prioritizes open-minded collaboration. Our sessions combine your unique goals and preferences, especially for past-, present-, or future-oriented therapy, with research-proven treatments. These include CBT, SFT, classic psychodynamic therapy, improving commonly overlooked mental health foundations, and others, always applied holistically and non-dogmatically. We aim to not only explore and understand your problems but also take action, create real change, and leave you well-prepared to prevent backsliding.
My therapy work is focused on emotional health and wellbeing. I work individually with clients and tailor treatment to best fit each person's concerns, character and goals. I do this by integrating insight-oriented treatment and establishing new ways of being in the present. This combines the exploration of long-standing maladaptive patterns and a focus on present-day functioning. I help also people examine and improve relationship dynamics.
My therapy work is focused on emotional health and wellbeing. I work individually with clients and tailor treatment to best fit each person's concerns, character and goals. I do this by integrating insight-oriented treatment and establishing new ways of being in the present. This combines the exploration of long-standing maladaptive patterns and a focus on present-day functioning. I help also people examine and improve relationship dynamics.
Beyond fear, there is freedom from your eating disorder. Living with an eating disorder is a burden you no longer need to carry on your own. Together, we can work to find freedom from the grasp of the eating disorder, to find joy out of moments around food and relationships, to gain body neutrality. Let’s take the first step to reintroducing yourself, to YOU again. I operate from a Health at Every Size and Anti-Diet approach and treat all eating disorders or disordered eating along with body image and self-esteem issues.
Beyond fear, there is freedom from your eating disorder. Living with an eating disorder is a burden you no longer need to carry on your own. Together, we can work to find freedom from the grasp of the eating disorder, to find joy out of moments around food and relationships, to gain body neutrality. Let’s take the first step to reintroducing yourself, to YOU again. I operate from a Health at Every Size and Anti-Diet approach and treat all eating disorders or disordered eating along with body image and self-esteem issues.
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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.