Personality Disorders Therapists in Chicago, IL

My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, POC mental health, LGBTQ+, self-esteem, and personality disorders.
I appreciate your willingness to take the time to put yourself first and look for a new therapist. In working with me, you will find a safe space where differences are honored. Together, we will explore challenging topics while incorporating different skills and tools that you can utilize regularly. My approach to psychotherapy is trauma-informed, client-centered, with a social justice lens. The goal is to have a holistic approach to healing so that you can reduce symptoms, meet goals, strengthen supports and overcome everyday stress as well as past trauma.
My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, POC mental health, LGBTQ+, self-esteem, and personality disorders.
I appreciate your willingness to take the time to put yourself first and look for a new therapist. In working with me, you will find a safe space where differences are honored. Together, we will explore challenging topics while incorporating different skills and tools that you can utilize regularly. My approach to psychotherapy is trauma-informed, client-centered, with a social justice lens. The goal is to have a holistic approach to healing so that you can reduce symptoms, meet goals, strengthen supports and overcome everyday stress as well as past trauma.

I want to help you treat your whole self in the world you live in day to day. I respect your individual path toward healing by being curious with you, and learning to understand your distinctive needs, strengths, and interests. I have been providing mental and behavioral support to children, adolescents, and adults for over 20 years. My extensive experience working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum is useful in my work with neurodiverse couples. I enjoy helping all couples find common ground and connection through openness and honesty. I also work with folks living with Schizophrenia, Bipolar, and Personality Disorders.
I want to help you treat your whole self in the world you live in day to day. I respect your individual path toward healing by being curious with you, and learning to understand your distinctive needs, strengths, and interests. I have been providing mental and behavioral support to children, adolescents, and adults for over 20 years. My extensive experience working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum is useful in my work with neurodiverse couples. I enjoy helping all couples find common ground and connection through openness and honesty. I also work with folks living with Schizophrenia, Bipolar, and Personality Disorders.

Specialties include interpersonal relationships, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, sexuality, gender matters, adolescent development, parenting, life transitions, career issues, trauma, ADD, PTSD, attachment and personality disorders, self-injury, culture, and identity formation.
Psychotherapy is an effective way for individuals to make significant personal life changes. I partner with my clients to identify the concerns and experiences that have led them to seek psychotherapy. Together we create a treatment plan that identifies ideals and sets goals and realistic expectations for change. Fostering resilience in the face of adversity, through a confidential therapeutic relationship we collaborate to break unhealthy patterns and create newer, more adaptive coping skills. With mutual commitment, honesty, trust, and humor, psychological, emotional, and functional personal change is achievable and sustainable.
Specialties include interpersonal relationships, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, sexuality, gender matters, adolescent development, parenting, life transitions, career issues, trauma, ADD, PTSD, attachment and personality disorders, self-injury, culture, and identity formation.
Psychotherapy is an effective way for individuals to make significant personal life changes. I partner with my clients to identify the concerns and experiences that have led them to seek psychotherapy. Together we create a treatment plan that identifies ideals and sets goals and realistic expectations for change. Fostering resilience in the face of adversity, through a confidential therapeutic relationship we collaborate to break unhealthy patterns and create newer, more adaptive coping skills. With mutual commitment, honesty, trust, and humor, psychological, emotional, and functional personal change is achievable and sustainable.

Are you part of the queer community living in Maine, Wisconsin, Illinois or South Carolina and looking for a queer therapist? Good news, you may have found a match. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, on a variety of topics and issues, such as consensual/ethical non-monogamous relationships, persons struggling with sexual/sexuality and gender issues, personality disorders, suicidal ideation and addictions. I have lived in various parts of the US, as well as abroad, and enjoy working with persons from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds who now residing in the US.
Are you part of the queer community living in Maine, Wisconsin, Illinois or South Carolina and looking for a queer therapist? Good news, you may have found a match. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, on a variety of topics and issues, such as consensual/ethical non-monogamous relationships, persons struggling with sexual/sexuality and gender issues, personality disorders, suicidal ideation and addictions. I have lived in various parts of the US, as well as abroad, and enjoy working with persons from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds who now residing in the US.

Hi! I’m Ariel - a solution focused therapist here to help you navigate what is holding you back. Shoutout to you for making it this far. I've worked with a variety of people in all walks of life, but my primary focus is personality disorders, life transitions, and mood disorders. I'm relational by nature and am here to help you move from your current place into a more hopeful and positive person. If uncertainty is driving your motivation, I'm here for you too. I’m here to support, empower and help ground you towards being more comfortable and confident.
Hi! I’m Ariel - a solution focused therapist here to help you navigate what is holding you back. Shoutout to you for making it this far. I've worked with a variety of people in all walks of life, but my primary focus is personality disorders, life transitions, and mood disorders. I'm relational by nature and am here to help you move from your current place into a more hopeful and positive person. If uncertainty is driving your motivation, I'm here for you too. I’m here to support, empower and help ground you towards being more comfortable and confident.

Reem K Cutinello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RRT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60607
We are dedicated to helping clients work toward growth and desired outcomes within a variety of areas: Individual, Relationship and Family work, Depression, Divorce and/or Parenting concerns, Transitional times, Anxiety, Trauma, Adolescent concerns, ADHD, Children ages 3+, Chronic Pain or Illness, Impulse Control Disorders, Personality Disorders, and Hypnosis.
As a therapist, I am focused on being genuine and mindful with client(s). My individualized approach, along with working together produces the best results. It helps you identify and explore sources of stress, set specific goals, and identify methods to achieve the desired outcome(s). Often times, simply shifting our choices, behaviors, expectations or perceptions can lead to significant improvements in how we feel. Positive outcomes are created with desire and guidance.
We are dedicated to helping clients work toward growth and desired outcomes within a variety of areas: Individual, Relationship and Family work, Depression, Divorce and/or Parenting concerns, Transitional times, Anxiety, Trauma, Adolescent concerns, ADHD, Children ages 3+, Chronic Pain or Illness, Impulse Control Disorders, Personality Disorders, and Hypnosis.
As a therapist, I am focused on being genuine and mindful with client(s). My individualized approach, along with working together produces the best results. It helps you identify and explore sources of stress, set specific goals, and identify methods to achieve the desired outcome(s). Often times, simply shifting our choices, behaviors, expectations or perceptions can lead to significant improvements in how we feel. Positive outcomes are created with desire and guidance.

I am a trauma focused therapist and have over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. I operate from a holistic and not a medical model and have experience with depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and helping with managing narcissistic abuse.
I am a trauma focused therapist and have over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. I operate from a holistic and not a medical model and have experience with depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and helping with managing narcissistic abuse.

I have additional experience in career counseling, eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, depression, and personality disorders.
What do you need in this moment? When you work with me, you’ll find a patient and understanding therapist who meets you right where you are, guiding you through the tough questions and challenges life throws your way. Clients often tell me they appreciate my openness and the safe space I create for them to be vulnerable and grow. I focus on building trust and connection so you feel genuinely supported. In our sessions, I'm all about patience and openness, creating room for vulnerability and honest feedback.
I have additional experience in career counseling, eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, depression, and personality disorders.
What do you need in this moment? When you work with me, you’ll find a patient and understanding therapist who meets you right where you are, guiding you through the tough questions and challenges life throws your way. Clients often tell me they appreciate my openness and the safe space I create for them to be vulnerable and grow. I focus on building trust and connection so you feel genuinely supported. In our sessions, I'm all about patience and openness, creating room for vulnerability and honest feedback.

Rick Tivers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
I am highly specialized in treating people who demonstrate personality disorders, attachment, intimacy fears and addictions.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is the crucible within which clients are helped to heal their pain. I take an active role in the therapeutic process by engaging with the client so he or she feels understood, respected, and seen. The feelings of shame, fear, anxiety and other painful emotions are worked through so the client feels taken care of. The clients I treat often come into therapy in a survival mode. I help people in moving from survival to a life of thriving and self love. Dysfunctional behaviors creates people who feel inauthentic, even to themselves. I assist people in developing true authenticity and a real self.
I am highly specialized in treating people who demonstrate personality disorders, attachment, intimacy fears and addictions.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is the crucible within which clients are helped to heal their pain. I take an active role in the therapeutic process by engaging with the client so he or she feels understood, respected, and seen. The feelings of shame, fear, anxiety and other painful emotions are worked through so the client feels taken care of. The clients I treat often come into therapy in a survival mode. I help people in moving from survival to a life of thriving and self love. Dysfunctional behaviors creates people who feel inauthentic, even to themselves. I assist people in developing true authenticity and a real self.

Iwona Florianowicz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
She is a highly-seasoned clinical specialist in working with survivors of C-PTSD, childhood traumatic experiences, and narcissistic /antagonistic/abusive relationships.
Accepting New Clients in Arizona and Illinois! Experiencing trauma or highly distressing situations is very unique and affect everyone differently. If you have been experiencing mental, physical, social, emotional, or spiritual distress in your life, relationships or at work I'm here to help! Know that it's not your fault! You have not caused it, and you can heal, set your personal goals, rebuild your life and trust in that you are worthy of love, respect, validation and genuine relationships. Your needs, feelings, desires, and wants matter, and you can heal, build resiliency, and healthy coping mechanism and relationships.
She is a highly-seasoned clinical specialist in working with survivors of C-PTSD, childhood traumatic experiences, and narcissistic /antagonistic/abusive relationships.
Accepting New Clients in Arizona and Illinois! Experiencing trauma or highly distressing situations is very unique and affect everyone differently. If you have been experiencing mental, physical, social, emotional, or spiritual distress in your life, relationships or at work I'm here to help! Know that it's not your fault! You have not caused it, and you can heal, set your personal goals, rebuild your life and trust in that you are worthy of love, respect, validation and genuine relationships. Your needs, feelings, desires, and wants matter, and you can heal, build resiliency, and healthy coping mechanism and relationships.

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who works with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in treating eating disorders, trauma, PTSD, suicidal ideation, self-harm, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal relationship challenges. I am trained in DBT, ACT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Family Based Therapy. In my work with clients I use a person centered and insight-oriented approach to therapy, helping clients understand their past experiences and relationships, and the influence they have in the present.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who works with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in treating eating disorders, trauma, PTSD, suicidal ideation, self-harm, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal relationship challenges. I am trained in DBT, ACT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Family Based Therapy. In my work with clients I use a person centered and insight-oriented approach to therapy, helping clients understand their past experiences and relationships, and the influence they have in the present.
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I am qualified to lead the mental health care of individuals with mood and Anxiety, emotional, and personality disorders, and other issues.
Often people see therapy as a one-sided conversation, with the therapist listening to your problems, issues and providing quick solutions. My goal as a therapist is to allow people the space to be honest, vulnerable, and direct in a safe environment. Therapy is a process that requires commitment to vulnerability and an openness to exploring different ways of thinking, approaching problems, and tackling it onward! Therapy does not have to be painful and intimidating! My goal as a therapist is to understand you as a whole person and your thought process and challenge some of those existing thought patterns, behaviors, and frameworks.
I am qualified to lead the mental health care of individuals with mood and Anxiety, emotional, and personality disorders, and other issues.
Often people see therapy as a one-sided conversation, with the therapist listening to your problems, issues and providing quick solutions. My goal as a therapist is to allow people the space to be honest, vulnerable, and direct in a safe environment. Therapy is a process that requires commitment to vulnerability and an openness to exploring different ways of thinking, approaching problems, and tackling it onward! Therapy does not have to be painful and intimidating! My goal as a therapist is to understand you as a whole person and your thought process and challenge some of those existing thought patterns, behaviors, and frameworks.

Maryann DeMatthews Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Currently hiring ALMFT's and Interns. See website for details. Enjoy therapy. I provide in-depth, client specific psychotherapy. I help individuals face and overcome challenges, cultivate hope, and move forward. With comprehensive experience and deep theoretical understanding, I support my clients to move forward safely and securely. I treat clients who have challenges including Personality Disorders, Depression, Grief/Bereavement, Anxiety, Panic, Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. End-to-end encrypted telehealth therapy with secure email, video streaming, and intake system.
Currently hiring ALMFT's and Interns. See website for details. Enjoy therapy. I provide in-depth, client specific psychotherapy. I help individuals face and overcome challenges, cultivate hope, and move forward. With comprehensive experience and deep theoretical understanding, I support my clients to move forward safely and securely. I treat clients who have challenges including Personality Disorders, Depression, Grief/Bereavement, Anxiety, Panic, Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. End-to-end encrypted telehealth therapy with secure email, video streaming, and intake system.

I am passionate about working with clients who struggle with various forms of trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief and loss, infertility, co-occurring disorders, personality disorders, and relationship issues. I operate with the understanding that all people innately have and contribute value to life. This guides me in providing a safe space for my clients to be heard and validated. I enjoy working closely with my clients, helping them to resolve their life challenges by offering empathic support in their self actualization journey.
I am passionate about working with clients who struggle with various forms of trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief and loss, infertility, co-occurring disorders, personality disorders, and relationship issues. I operate with the understanding that all people innately have and contribute value to life. This guides me in providing a safe space for my clients to be heard and validated. I enjoy working closely with my clients, helping them to resolve their life challenges by offering empathic support in their self actualization journey.

I'm a licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience, specializing in areas of health and wellness coaching, yoga psychology, bariatric counseling, personality disorders, PTSD, anxiety and depression, spirituality, self-esteem, sex issues and sexuality.
A psychotherapist, life coach and yoga instructor whose passion is to help you illuminate yourself so that you can build a life that reflects your authentic self. I have worked with clients who truly want to understand themselves and live to their purpose and potential without the pitfalls or traumas of the past burdening them. Engaging with a willingness to take a multifaceted approach to mental wellness is beneficial however sometimes we need help finding our spark for motivation too. Life can take on new meaning and we can always rebuild and repurpose, no one needs to stay stuck in shame or pain.
I'm a licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience, specializing in areas of health and wellness coaching, yoga psychology, bariatric counseling, personality disorders, PTSD, anxiety and depression, spirituality, self-esteem, sex issues and sexuality.
A psychotherapist, life coach and yoga instructor whose passion is to help you illuminate yourself so that you can build a life that reflects your authentic self. I have worked with clients who truly want to understand themselves and live to their purpose and potential without the pitfalls or traumas of the past burdening them. Engaging with a willingness to take a multifaceted approach to mental wellness is beneficial however sometimes we need help finding our spark for motivation too. Life can take on new meaning and we can always rebuild and repurpose, no one needs to stay stuck in shame or pain.

Margot Lassar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I also have extensive experience working with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress reactions/disorder, personality disorders, suicidality, self-harming behaviors, dissociation, substance use disorders, relationship conflicts, and issues with sex/intimacy.
My belief is the foundation of therapy is a safe, trusting, and authentic therapeutic relationship. I walk alongside my clients throughout the process of self-exploration and healing. Although therapy can be hard, scary, and extremely messy, my hope is that we can muddle through it together!
I also have extensive experience working with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress reactions/disorder, personality disorders, suicidality, self-harming behaviors, dissociation, substance use disorders, relationship conflicts, and issues with sex/intimacy.
My belief is the foundation of therapy is a safe, trusting, and authentic therapeutic relationship. I walk alongside my clients throughout the process of self-exploration and healing. Although therapy can be hard, scary, and extremely messy, my hope is that we can muddle through it together!

Andrew McNaughton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in treating anxiety, anger management, depression, alcohol and substance use disorders, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
I utilize Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) to help clients identify and dispute problematic beliefs, and re-frame them into productive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. With REBT, you can learn to reduce and manage your anger, anxiety, depression, guilt, rage, shame, and/or addictive behaviors. We work together to identify and dispute your rigid demands and/or dire needs, and re-frame them into strong, healthy preferences, and your catastrophic thinking into proportionate appraisals of activating events.
I specialize in treating anxiety, anger management, depression, alcohol and substance use disorders, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
I utilize Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) to help clients identify and dispute problematic beliefs, and re-frame them into productive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. With REBT, you can learn to reduce and manage your anger, anxiety, depression, guilt, rage, shame, and/or addictive behaviors. We work together to identify and dispute your rigid demands and/or dire needs, and re-frame them into strong, healthy preferences, and your catastrophic thinking into proportionate appraisals of activating events.

I currently have the privilege of being the Executive Clinical Director and co-founder of Skyway Behavioral Health, a Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient behavioral health center targeting complex trauma, PTSD, mood, anxiety, and eating disorders as well as co-occurring personality disorders.
Many people come to me saying that they don't recognize themselves anymore or that they are not living the life they want to be living. They might feel plagued with negative thoughts, fear, anxiety and overall feel stuck because the things they were using to cope in the past are not helping them now. If you have been feeling this way, you are not alone! I have spent my career working in clinical leadership and providing care for clients struggling with eating disorders, PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression & body image concerns. I believe in providing empathy + evidenced-based treatments and the power of healing in community.
I currently have the privilege of being the Executive Clinical Director and co-founder of Skyway Behavioral Health, a Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient behavioral health center targeting complex trauma, PTSD, mood, anxiety, and eating disorders as well as co-occurring personality disorders.
Many people come to me saying that they don't recognize themselves anymore or that they are not living the life they want to be living. They might feel plagued with negative thoughts, fear, anxiety and overall feel stuck because the things they were using to cope in the past are not helping them now. If you have been feeling this way, you are not alone! I have spent my career working in clinical leadership and providing care for clients struggling with eating disorders, PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression & body image concerns. I believe in providing empathy + evidenced-based treatments and the power of healing in community.

LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services offers services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. In therapy, I work to create an empathic, open, and collaborative atmosphere to treat issues such as trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. Identity development, grief and loss, relationship problems, and domestic violence and abuse are other concerns that I help people address through therapy. I practice primarily from a psychodynamic approach and also use cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and interpersonal therapy to enrich the therapeutic process.
LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services offers services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. In therapy, I work to create an empathic, open, and collaborative atmosphere to treat issues such as trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. Identity development, grief and loss, relationship problems, and domestic violence and abuse are other concerns that I help people address through therapy. I practice primarily from a psychodynamic approach and also use cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and interpersonal therapy to enrich the therapeutic process.

Therapy might be the place where we process the trauma of having a narcissistic parent.
I work with individuals, couples and families who want to feel more fulfilled and connected. During the therapeutic process, I primarily help adults and older adolescents with challenges associated with anxiety, depression, trauma, relational stress, life transitions, boundary issues, shame and perfectionism.
Therapy might be the place where we process the trauma of having a narcissistic parent.
I work with individuals, couples and families who want to feel more fulfilled and connected. During the therapeutic process, I primarily help adults and older adolescents with challenges associated with anxiety, depression, trauma, relational stress, life transitions, boundary issues, shame and perfectionism.