Personality Disorders Therapists in Atlanta, GA
Samantha McInnis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
Waitlist for new clients
My job is to help you feel better able to either deal with or tackle what you have going on, now, in its context. Would you like some help moving through a life transition? Feeling more comfortable asking for or accepting help? Or getting into/staying in recovery? I'm here to help support and develop new ideas and to help with new insights and motivation for the life you and your loved ones hope for you. Together, we can address unhelpful patterns and get you some new skills and tools to meet your goals.
My job is to help you feel better able to either deal with or tackle what you have going on, now, in its context. Would you like some help moving through a life transition? Feeling more comfortable asking for or accepting help? Or getting into/staying in recovery? I'm here to help support and develop new ideas and to help with new insights and motivation for the life you and your loved ones hope for you. Together, we can address unhelpful patterns and get you some new skills and tools to meet your goals.
Life can be hard as it is currently being lived. Sometimes our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors get so intense that we don't know how to effectively navigate life. I am an intensively trained DBT therapist through Behavioral Tech, LLC. I truly believes that learning a new set of effective and healthy coping skills can and will create a life worth living.
Life can be hard as it is currently being lived. Sometimes our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors get so intense that we don't know how to effectively navigate life. I am an intensively trained DBT therapist through Behavioral Tech, LLC. I truly believes that learning a new set of effective and healthy coping skills can and will create a life worth living.
While I work with patients who experience a wide range of emotional and relational concerns, I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, and narcissistic personality disorder.
You're successful, driven, and juggling a lot—work, family, life’s demands. But something’s not right. You’re exhausted, stuck in a cycle of pressure and expectations, and despite appearing fine on the outside, you feel disconnected, maybe even numb. You want more than just symptom relief. You want to explore what’s behind it all, to understand the patterns playing out in your life, and to improve your most important relationships. If you're ready for long-term, meaningful change, let’s work together to get to the heart of what’s holding you back.
While I work with patients who experience a wide range of emotional and relational concerns, I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, and narcissistic personality disorder.
You're successful, driven, and juggling a lot—work, family, life’s demands. But something’s not right. You’re exhausted, stuck in a cycle of pressure and expectations, and despite appearing fine on the outside, you feel disconnected, maybe even numb. You want more than just symptom relief. You want to explore what’s behind it all, to understand the patterns playing out in your life, and to improve your most important relationships. If you're ready for long-term, meaningful change, let’s work together to get to the heart of what’s holding you back.
I enjoy helping people uncover the layers behind their behaviors, and I've worked with substance use, anger management, addictive and impulsive behaviors, anxiety, and personality disorders for the last 8 years.
I specialize in the treatment of substance use and codependency, and hold multiple certifications as an addiction professional (CADC-II, ICADC, CAP). In addition, I have experience working with couples navigating challenges, teens experiencing heightened stress, and adults facing a multitude of challenges ranging from anxiety to emotional regulation issues.
I enjoy helping people uncover the layers behind their behaviors, and I've worked with substance use, anger management, addictive and impulsive behaviors, anxiety, and personality disorders for the last 8 years.
I specialize in the treatment of substance use and codependency, and hold multiple certifications as an addiction professional (CADC-II, ICADC, CAP). In addition, I have experience working with couples navigating challenges, teens experiencing heightened stress, and adults facing a multitude of challenges ranging from anxiety to emotional regulation issues.
I work with adolescents and adults navigating challenges related to trauma, depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, relationships, loneliness, and self-esteem. I work with people who feel isolated, overwhelmed, or uncertain about how to move forward, and join them on their journey to better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, and develop healthier ways of being and relating to themselves and others.
I work with adolescents and adults navigating challenges related to trauma, depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, relationships, loneliness, and self-esteem. I work with people who feel isolated, overwhelmed, or uncertain about how to move forward, and join them on their journey to better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, and develop healthier ways of being and relating to themselves and others.
If you are suffering with a seemingly intractable set of challenges in your life, I want you to know you are not alone! I believe life's difficulties can be embraced as integral parts of our journeys for growth and healing. Self-actualization - the process we all encounter each day of becoming a fully realized person and achieving our potential - awaits you like a well-spring for your success and fulfillment in your life!
If you are suffering with a seemingly intractable set of challenges in your life, I want you to know you are not alone! I believe life's difficulties can be embraced as integral parts of our journeys for growth and healing. Self-actualization - the process we all encounter each day of becoming a fully realized person and achieving our potential - awaits you like a well-spring for your success and fulfillment in your life!
So many therapists to choose from! It's overwhelming, right? What should you look for in picking a therapist? Someone who is enough like you that you can connect, and yet different enough that you can grow. It's hard to tell that from profiles, but you'll make the right decision. It takes guts to be in psychotherapy, because psychotherapy is about really looking at yourself, and seeing what you do well and what needs to be changed. It's about gradually coming to trust the relationship we build together, and using that relationship for safety, support, and feedback.
So many therapists to choose from! It's overwhelming, right? What should you look for in picking a therapist? Someone who is enough like you that you can connect, and yet different enough that you can grow. It's hard to tell that from profiles, but you'll make the right decision. It takes guts to be in psychotherapy, because psychotherapy is about really looking at yourself, and seeing what you do well and what needs to be changed. It's about gradually coming to trust the relationship we build together, and using that relationship for safety, support, and feedback.
Should you contact me, you will find that I am an attentive, genuinely concerned, boundaried, and professional therapist with advanced training in the treatment of trauma related distress; personality disorders; inhibitions and self defeat in work, love, and creativity; and compulsions in the substance use, sexual behavior, and work performance.
Feeling down? Anxious? Exhausted?
Doubting your self and your ability to make important changes in your life? Despite your best intentions, are you always getting in your own way?
Maybe you take much better care of others than yourself.
Perhaps "you have it all", but still feel empty or bored? Are your thoughts dominated by self criticisms, fear, and troublesome memories?
Perhaps, you have read self help books and have tried trendy quick-fixes. Why continue to go at it alone?
Therapy can help you recognize the patterns of relating to your self and others that contribute to your ongoing distress.
Should you contact me, you will find that I am an attentive, genuinely concerned, boundaried, and professional therapist with advanced training in the treatment of trauma related distress; personality disorders; inhibitions and self defeat in work, love, and creativity; and compulsions in the substance use, sexual behavior, and work performance.
Feeling down? Anxious? Exhausted?
Doubting your self and your ability to make important changes in your life? Despite your best intentions, are you always getting in your own way?
Maybe you take much better care of others than yourself.
Perhaps "you have it all", but still feel empty or bored? Are your thoughts dominated by self criticisms, fear, and troublesome memories?
Perhaps, you have read self help books and have tried trendy quick-fixes. Why continue to go at it alone?
Therapy can help you recognize the patterns of relating to your self and others that contribute to your ongoing distress.
My name is Maggie and I am so glad you're here. I believe that therapy can be hard AND It is 100% worth your time. Because it is YOUR TIME and You are worth all of the time energy you spend building a life that lights you up inside. The people I am most able to help will sometimes have a hard time believing that anyone has a life that lights them up inside, that it is even possible to be that excited about waking up. Struggles with self-harm, chronic suicidality, self-esteem, depression, and trauma backgrounds...these folks are the folks that will find a willing and capable ally in me. Black and LGBTQIA+ Lives Matter.
My name is Maggie and I am so glad you're here. I believe that therapy can be hard AND It is 100% worth your time. Because it is YOUR TIME and You are worth all of the time energy you spend building a life that lights you up inside. The people I am most able to help will sometimes have a hard time believing that anyone has a life that lights them up inside, that it is even possible to be that excited about waking up. Struggles with self-harm, chronic suicidality, self-esteem, depression, and trauma backgrounds...these folks are the folks that will find a willing and capable ally in me. Black and LGBTQIA+ Lives Matter.
If you feel like your emotions run the show—swinging from intense highs to overwhelming lows—you’re not alone. Many people struggle with impulsive behaviors, relationship conflict, self-criticism, or feeling out of control with their thoughts and reactions. You may know what you want to do differently, but in the moment it feels impossible to change.
I work with individuals who experience intense emotions and want practical tools to regain stability and direction in their lives. Together, we focus on building the skills needed to manage emotions, improve relationships, and create a life that feels meaningful and sustainable.
If you feel like your emotions run the show—swinging from intense highs to overwhelming lows—you’re not alone. Many people struggle with impulsive behaviors, relationship conflict, self-criticism, or feeling out of control with their thoughts and reactions. You may know what you want to do differently, but in the moment it feels impossible to change.
I work with individuals who experience intense emotions and want practical tools to regain stability and direction in their lives. Together, we focus on building the skills needed to manage emotions, improve relationships, and create a life that feels meaningful and sustainable.
Providing skill-based therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, anger, mood instability, and relationship stressors helping in emotional regulation, self-awareness, and healthier relational patterns, including concerns related to Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and narcissistic traits, helping clients build clarity, balance, and resilience.
Sarah believes that each client is the author of his or her own life experiences, and has the capability of maneuvering and pushing forward through circumstances in life. She recognizes it can be difficult and scary learning and implementing the tools needed to accomplish fears and worries. "It's like exercising a new muscle. It may hurt and get sore by working-out, but the muscle grows stronger the more effort you put into working on it." She has extensively researched the concept of empathy to help clients work through their trauma to develop secure attachment styles as well as understanding perspectives and co-dependency actions.
Providing skill-based therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, anger, mood instability, and relationship stressors helping in emotional regulation, self-awareness, and healthier relational patterns, including concerns related to Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and narcissistic traits, helping clients build clarity, balance, and resilience.
Sarah believes that each client is the author of his or her own life experiences, and has the capability of maneuvering and pushing forward through circumstances in life. She recognizes it can be difficult and scary learning and implementing the tools needed to accomplish fears and worries. "It's like exercising a new muscle. It may hurt and get sore by working-out, but the muscle grows stronger the more effort you put into working on it." She has extensively researched the concept of empathy to help clients work through their trauma to develop secure attachment styles as well as understanding perspectives and co-dependency actions.
I'm passionate about helping others find healing and wholeness. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply, find healing from the past, and live a rich and meaningful life. I will create an environment where you can breathe and let go of the weight you are carrying, drop the protective armor, and deeply examine and reflect on what is underneath. Together we can challenge old, unhealthy beliefs that have been holding you back and carefully replace them with healthier ways of relating to yourself and to others.
I'm passionate about helping others find healing and wholeness. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply, find healing from the past, and live a rich and meaningful life. I will create an environment where you can breathe and let go of the weight you are carrying, drop the protective armor, and deeply examine and reflect on what is underneath. Together we can challenge old, unhealthy beliefs that have been holding you back and carefully replace them with healthier ways of relating to yourself and to others.
The world is a complicated place. And sometimes the best way to make sense of it all is to sit down with someone and talk it out. When we begin to speak freely about ourselves, we gain not only the opportunity to be heard and understood- We begin to map the richly resourced, vast, and sometimes difficult terrain of our inner lives. In my experience, the best kind of conversation - the kind that heals, energizes & changes lives - is thoughtfully paced and as free as possible from the pressures and expedience that can sometimes rule our daily lives.
The world is a complicated place. And sometimes the best way to make sense of it all is to sit down with someone and talk it out. When we begin to speak freely about ourselves, we gain not only the opportunity to be heard and understood- We begin to map the richly resourced, vast, and sometimes difficult terrain of our inner lives. In my experience, the best kind of conversation - the kind that heals, energizes & changes lives - is thoughtfully paced and as free as possible from the pressures and expedience that can sometimes rule our daily lives.
In my office I offer clients a warm and supportive therapeutic environment where issues can be successfully addressed and resolved. But it is only with the client's effort and desire to change that psychotherapy is most successuful. Through the years, I have found that a direct approach in therapy is most valuable as it allows us both to target those beliefs and behaviors which may require change.
In my office I offer clients a warm and supportive therapeutic environment where issues can be successfully addressed and resolved. But it is only with the client's effort and desire to change that psychotherapy is most successuful. Through the years, I have found that a direct approach in therapy is most valuable as it allows us both to target those beliefs and behaviors which may require change.
Stephanie Green is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC and LCMHC. She has an eclectic broad range of experience from Criminal Justice, Geriatric Care, Residential Treatment, Clinical Mental Health and Substance Abuse Therapy for over 15+ years. She has a Graduate Degree (Master’s) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Undergraduate Degree (Bachelor’s) in Criminal Justice both from Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA. She believes in Holistic Healing as the Trinity (Mind, Body, & Soul) are unified. You should find working with Stephanie as a genuine, non-judgmental, and at ease experience.
Stephanie Green is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC and LCMHC. She has an eclectic broad range of experience from Criminal Justice, Geriatric Care, Residential Treatment, Clinical Mental Health and Substance Abuse Therapy for over 15+ years. She has a Graduate Degree (Master’s) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Undergraduate Degree (Bachelor’s) in Criminal Justice both from Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA. She believes in Holistic Healing as the Trinity (Mind, Body, & Soul) are unified. You should find working with Stephanie as a genuine, non-judgmental, and at ease experience.
I specialize in helping clients manage symptoms with many disorders including, personality disorders and dual diagnosis.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, licensed in IN, FL, GA, and OH, with more than a decade of experience supporting individuals through meaningful change. My approach centers on creating a safe, welcoming environment where you can share your story openly and without judgment. Clients often describe me as compassionate, relational, and deeply attuned to their needs. In our work together, you can expect to develop healthier coping skills, process unresolved issues, and gain insight into uncouncious patterns. I place great value on the therapeutic relationship and intentionally create space for clients to explore and grow.
I specialize in helping clients manage symptoms with many disorders including, personality disorders and dual diagnosis.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, licensed in IN, FL, GA, and OH, with more than a decade of experience supporting individuals through meaningful change. My approach centers on creating a safe, welcoming environment where you can share your story openly and without judgment. Clients often describe me as compassionate, relational, and deeply attuned to their needs. In our work together, you can expect to develop healthier coping skills, process unresolved issues, and gain insight into uncouncious patterns. I place great value on the therapeutic relationship and intentionally create space for clients to explore and grow.
Are you ready to live a healthier life, emotionally? Today can be the beginning of a new tomorrow.
I enjoy working with individuals (olders adolescents and adults) that have challenges with depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships/personality challenges, as well as serious mental illness. The client is the focus of therapy and we will work together to develop a personalized treatment for you. I use an eclectic mix of treatment approaches that vary based on the challenge of the client.
I enjoy helping individuals reach their full potential.
Are you ready to live a healthier life, emotionally? Today can be the beginning of a new tomorrow.
I enjoy working with individuals (olders adolescents and adults) that have challenges with depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships/personality challenges, as well as serious mental illness. The client is the focus of therapy and we will work together to develop a personalized treatment for you. I use an eclectic mix of treatment approaches that vary based on the challenge of the client.
I enjoy helping individuals reach their full potential.
I am an expert in suicide prevention, self-harm, personality disorders, mood disorders, substance abuse, preventing recidivism, and coping with re-entering the community once released from jail/prison.
I am an LPC and I am the founder of Illuminate Mental Health, LLC. I created this practice with the hopes that I can help someone during their dark times and encourage them to pass the light to others. This world can be dark, but if each person can lift their light, then the world will be a brighter place. By using the knowledge, experience, and techniques I have learned throughout my career, I will help guide you to find your light again. As an LPC, I have over 9 years of experience in the mental health field in several different types of mental health settings.
I am an expert in suicide prevention, self-harm, personality disorders, mood disorders, substance abuse, preventing recidivism, and coping with re-entering the community once released from jail/prison.
I am an LPC and I am the founder of Illuminate Mental Health, LLC. I created this practice with the hopes that I can help someone during their dark times and encourage them to pass the light to others. This world can be dark, but if each person can lift their light, then the world will be a brighter place. By using the knowledge, experience, and techniques I have learned throughout my career, I will help guide you to find your light again. As an LPC, I have over 9 years of experience in the mental health field in several different types of mental health settings.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when past experiences, anxiety, or self-doubt make it hard to move forward. As a warm and grounding therapist (who isn’t afraid to add a little humor when it helps), I create a space where you don’t have to have everything figured out. You just need to show up as you are. I help adults, teens, couples, BIPOC clients, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those navigating spiritual or religious trauma reconnect with themselves, find clarity, and build healthier patterns.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when past experiences, anxiety, or self-doubt make it hard to move forward. As a warm and grounding therapist (who isn’t afraid to add a little humor when it helps), I create a space where you don’t have to have everything figured out. You just need to show up as you are. I help adults, teens, couples, BIPOC clients, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those navigating spiritual or religious trauma reconnect with themselves, find clarity, and build healthier patterns.
I specialize in trauma/PTSD, sexuality and sexual concerns, gender, ADHD and Autism, kink and polyamory, and personality disorders (such as borderline personality disorder).
Are you looking for a psychologist who doesn't fit the stereotypical mold of a "psychologist"?
Are you tired of therapists who seem to be happy with the current status quo?
Are you wanting a psychologist who understands what it's like to be queer, trans, neurodivergent, poly and/or alternative?
Do you want someone to help you process your trauma and learn ways to improve your quality of life so you can continue to be a bad ass in your community?
I specialize in trauma/PTSD, sexuality and sexual concerns, gender, ADHD and Autism, kink and polyamory, and personality disorders (such as borderline personality disorder).
Are you looking for a psychologist who doesn't fit the stereotypical mold of a "psychologist"?
Are you tired of therapists who seem to be happy with the current status quo?
Are you wanting a psychologist who understands what it's like to be queer, trans, neurodivergent, poly and/or alternative?
Do you want someone to help you process your trauma and learn ways to improve your quality of life so you can continue to be a bad ass in your community?
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Nearby Personality Disorders Therapists Searches for Atlanta
- Avondale Estates
- Brookhaven
- Chamblee
- Clarkston
- College Park
- Decatur
- Ellenwood
- Mableton
- Sandy Springs
- Scottdale
- Smyrna
- Tucker
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.