Personality Disorders Therapists in Portage, IN
However, I have several years of experience serving individuals and families struggling with attachment disorders, personality disorders, communication, marriage, PTSD, unresolved childhood trauma, work-life balance, and parenting issues.
Let's face it, sometimes life is challenging. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed in areas of life that were supposed to be simple. Normal stress seems more stressful especially with work, school and daily demands. Sometimes the people we love the most (friends and family) don't quite understand what to say or do to help and what they DO say makes it worse. Everyone has some experience and/or issue that is keeping them from living the life they always wanted. I have a very eclectic approach to therapy. I believe we are all unique individuals with unique situations. There isn't a "perfect therapy" approach that works for everyone.
However, I have several years of experience serving individuals and families struggling with attachment disorders, personality disorders, communication, marriage, PTSD, unresolved childhood trauma, work-life balance, and parenting issues.
Let's face it, sometimes life is challenging. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed in areas of life that were supposed to be simple. Normal stress seems more stressful especially with work, school and daily demands. Sometimes the people we love the most (friends and family) don't quite understand what to say or do to help and what they DO say makes it worse. Everyone has some experience and/or issue that is keeping them from living the life they always wanted. I have a very eclectic approach to therapy. I believe we are all unique individuals with unique situations. There isn't a "perfect therapy" approach that works for everyone.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with adults that are experiencing depression, anxiety, and trying to find their way back to feeling like themselves. I have extensive experience working with adults that have survived traumatic experiences and are trying to process what they have been through. With over 5 years of experience working in medium and maximum security correctional facilities, I have worked with clients who were initially hesitant to seek mental health services due to the stigma attached to it.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with adults that are experiencing depression, anxiety, and trying to find their way back to feeling like themselves. I have extensive experience working with adults that have survived traumatic experiences and are trying to process what they have been through. With over 5 years of experience working in medium and maximum security correctional facilities, I have worked with clients who were initially hesitant to seek mental health services due to the stigma attached to it.
A lot of the people I work with look like they have it together from the outside. They're keeping up with responsibilities, showing up for others, and doing what needs to get done. But underneath, there's anxiety, exhaustion, or a quiet sense that something isn't working. Some are navigating trauma that doesn't always look obvious, relationship patterns they keep repeating, or a version of themselves they don't fully understand yet. Others are couples who love each other but keep getting stuck in the same arguments. If any of that sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
A lot of the people I work with look like they have it together from the outside. They're keeping up with responsibilities, showing up for others, and doing what needs to get done. But underneath, there's anxiety, exhaustion, or a quiet sense that something isn't working. Some are navigating trauma that doesn't always look obvious, relationship patterns they keep repeating, or a version of themselves they don't fully understand yet. Others are couples who love each other but keep getting stuck in the same arguments. If any of that sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
Stephanie "Paige" Maddex is a licensed clinical social worker and mother of 4 who lives Chesterton, IN. Paige began her career in the public school system as a school social worker and began her own practice in 2017. As a therapist, Paige is passionate about helping people understand themselves and identify their goals. She understands that trauma can keep people "stuck" and that working through pain can be freeing. In therapy, Paige helps clients work towards work/life balance, wellness goals and to develop healthy relationships.
Stephanie "Paige" Maddex is a licensed clinical social worker and mother of 4 who lives Chesterton, IN. Paige began her career in the public school system as a school social worker and began her own practice in 2017. As a therapist, Paige is passionate about helping people understand themselves and identify their goals. She understands that trauma can keep people "stuck" and that working through pain can be freeing. In therapy, Paige helps clients work towards work/life balance, wellness goals and to develop healthy relationships.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience, I offer a compassionate, supportive space where you can pause, reflect, and fully focus on yourself. Dually licensed in Indiana and Illinois, I work with clients to create meaningful routines and environments that nurture self-care, growth, and healing. Together, we explore what joy looks like for you—on your own terms—and uncover new perspectives on your strengths and resilience.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience, I offer a compassionate, supportive space where you can pause, reflect, and fully focus on yourself. Dually licensed in Indiana and Illinois, I work with clients to create meaningful routines and environments that nurture self-care, growth, and healing. Together, we explore what joy looks like for you—on your own terms—and uncover new perspectives on your strengths and resilience.
Jason has worked alongside his clients as they deal with the complexities of life’s challenges, including attention and emotional or behavior issues in children, the struggles of identity and maturity of adolescence, and the myriad of issues facing adults, such as relationship and communication issues, addiction, anxiety, and depression.
Jason has worked alongside his clients as they deal with the complexities of life’s challenges, including attention and emotional or behavior issues in children, the struggles of identity and maturity of adolescence, and the myriad of issues facing adults, such as relationship and communication issues, addiction, anxiety, and depression.
I am a therapist focused making changes and feeling better. People seek out therapy for all sorts of reasons but everyone wants something in their life to be different. I like to help people understand why they are stuck and help them get unstuck. It's my goal to help people by being a witness to their pain and shining a light to help them move forward.
I am a therapist focused making changes and feeling better. People seek out therapy for all sorts of reasons but everyone wants something in their life to be different. I like to help people understand why they are stuck and help them get unstuck. It's my goal to help people by being a witness to their pain and shining a light to help them move forward.
Do you strive for inner peace, or miss who you used to be? Do you find yourself struggling in current relationships or the future you set for yourself? What about expectations you thought you should be living up to, but they are not happening? Do you find it hard to express your feelings without feeling the need to justify them? Do you find yourself indulging in certain addictions, but don't know why? With my 20+ years of experience, I can adapt the best choice of therapy for you and help you find inner peace, and together we can fight to overcome those internal struggles with daily life.
Do you strive for inner peace, or miss who you used to be? Do you find yourself struggling in current relationships or the future you set for yourself? What about expectations you thought you should be living up to, but they are not happening? Do you find it hard to express your feelings without feeling the need to justify them? Do you find yourself indulging in certain addictions, but don't know why? With my 20+ years of experience, I can adapt the best choice of therapy for you and help you find inner peace, and together we can fight to overcome those internal struggles with daily life.
Welcome — I’m glad you’re here. Starting therapy is a courageous step, and I’m here to support you through life’s challenges. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where your story is honored. Together, we’ll work to better understand your struggles, build on your strengths, and create meaningful change. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, grief, or life transitions, I’m here to help you feel more grounded, connected, and empowered.
You don’t have to go through this alone. If you're ready to take the next step, I’m here to support you.
Welcome — I’m glad you’re here. Starting therapy is a courageous step, and I’m here to support you through life’s challenges. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where your story is honored. Together, we’ll work to better understand your struggles, build on your strengths, and create meaningful change. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, grief, or life transitions, I’m here to help you feel more grounded, connected, and empowered.
You don’t have to go through this alone. If you're ready to take the next step, I’m here to support you.
I work with a diverse team of therapists who provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to individuals, couples, and families. We specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, infidelity, relationship challenges, premarital counseling, parent-child relationships, and more. With a strengths-based, systemic approach, we support clients through healing, growth, and change. Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself, your child, or your relationship, we're here to help you navigate life’s challenges with care and understanding.
I work with a diverse team of therapists who provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to individuals, couples, and families. We specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, infidelity, relationship challenges, premarital counseling, parent-child relationships, and more. With a strengths-based, systemic approach, we support clients through healing, growth, and change. Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself, your child, or your relationship, we're here to help you navigate life’s challenges with care and understanding.
"Have you come to a point in your life where you know things need to change but you are not sure how to make that happen? I can help you through a process of change and guide you to a more satisyfying peaceful way of living. I offer a warm safe enviroment where you can take the time and energy to only focus on yourself.
"Have you come to a point in your life where you know things need to change but you are not sure how to make that happen? I can help you through a process of change and guide you to a more satisyfying peaceful way of living. I offer a warm safe enviroment where you can take the time and energy to only focus on yourself.
We all have the courage within to make positive changes in our life. Let your strength guide you to taking back the life you deserve. My passion is driven by helping others realize their full potential. Identifying your strengths and using them to conquer life's curveballs is a powerful and fulfilling adventure.
We all have the courage within to make positive changes in our life. Let your strength guide you to taking back the life you deserve. My passion is driven by helping others realize their full potential. Identifying your strengths and using them to conquer life's curveballs is a powerful and fulfilling adventure.
With 30 + years of experience as a psychotherapist, I will do everything possible to help you get the most out of your counseling sessions. Being in therapy should be a meaningful and transformative experience. It takes courage to face emotional, mental health, relationship, behavioral, abuse and addiction issues. It is necessary to feel comfortable, safe, and heard in your therapy relationship, as it is feelings of fear, anxiety, anger, guilt, and resentment that motivate us to seek change. I provide a safe, welcoming, discrete, and professional environment where you can explore your needs for personal growth and recovery.
With 30 + years of experience as a psychotherapist, I will do everything possible to help you get the most out of your counseling sessions. Being in therapy should be a meaningful and transformative experience. It takes courage to face emotional, mental health, relationship, behavioral, abuse and addiction issues. It is necessary to feel comfortable, safe, and heard in your therapy relationship, as it is feelings of fear, anxiety, anger, guilt, and resentment that motivate us to seek change. I provide a safe, welcoming, discrete, and professional environment where you can explore your needs for personal growth and recovery.
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My ideal client is strong, smart, and self-aware—but secretly exhausted. They’ve survived more than most people know, yet keep finding themselves in the same loops of overwhelm, conflict, or self-doubt. They need more than a listening ear; they need honest feedback, practical skills, and a clear path forward. Their goal is to stop reacting from old wounds, set boundaries without guilt, and rebuild their resilience so they feel at home in their own skin. They want lasting change because the constant effort to “get it right” has started to wear down their hope.
My ideal client is strong, smart, and self-aware—but secretly exhausted. They’ve survived more than most people know, yet keep finding themselves in the same loops of overwhelm, conflict, or self-doubt. They need more than a listening ear; they need honest feedback, practical skills, and a clear path forward. Their goal is to stop reacting from old wounds, set boundaries without guilt, and rebuild their resilience so they feel at home in their own skin. They want lasting change because the constant effort to “get it right” has started to wear down their hope.
My ideal client is an individual, child, teen, or family ready to make meaningful changes. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, or family conflict, or parents seeking guidance to nurture secure attachment and healthier relationships.
They want to feel heard, understood, and supported, while gaining practical tools and coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges. My clients seek growth, resilience, and stronger connections, whether through creative approaches like Sand Tray Therapy for children or Family-Centered and Strengths-Based interventions for families.
Ultimately, they are ready
My ideal client is an individual, child, teen, or family ready to make meaningful changes. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, or family conflict, or parents seeking guidance to nurture secure attachment and healthier relationships.
They want to feel heard, understood, and supported, while gaining practical tools and coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges. My clients seek growth, resilience, and stronger connections, whether through creative approaches like Sand Tray Therapy for children or Family-Centered and Strengths-Based interventions for families.
Ultimately, they are ready
Cassandra holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Social Work from Indiana University Northwest. With a focus on mental health and addictions, she brings a wide range of expertise to her practice. Cassandra specializes in working with diverse populations and is particularly skilled in supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trauma-related issues.
Cassandra holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Social Work from Indiana University Northwest. With a focus on mental health and addictions, she brings a wide range of expertise to her practice. Cassandra specializes in working with diverse populations and is particularly skilled in supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trauma-related issues.
With years of experience supporting individuals, children, and families, I specialize in treating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, behavioral challenges, ADHD, and depression. My background includes extensive work with both individuals and groups, offering compassionate care through counseling, case management, and resource coordination. I have supported clients through complex mental health needs, including intellectual and developmental disabilities, emotional distress, and crisis intervention.
With years of experience supporting individuals, children, and families, I specialize in treating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, behavioral challenges, ADHD, and depression. My background includes extensive work with both individuals and groups, offering compassionate care through counseling, case management, and resource coordination. I have supported clients through complex mental health needs, including intellectual and developmental disabilities, emotional distress, and crisis intervention.
I specialize in conducting therapy and psychological evaluations with adults having mental health, legal, and substance abuse problems. I help individuals change unhelpful thinking patterns by recognizing inflexible demands they place on themselves, the world, and others. My therapeutic style helps individuals learn how to dispute beliefs causing negative emotional and behavioral consequences. Clients learn they have the ability to change and control their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, with the underlying goal of helping the client become his or her own therapist.
I specialize in conducting therapy and psychological evaluations with adults having mental health, legal, and substance abuse problems. I help individuals change unhelpful thinking patterns by recognizing inflexible demands they place on themselves, the world, and others. My therapeutic style helps individuals learn how to dispute beliefs causing negative emotional and behavioral consequences. Clients learn they have the ability to change and control their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, with the underlying goal of helping the client become his or her own therapist.
I am most comfortable treating mood disorders, PTSD, and personality disorders.
I specialize in DBT and trauma-informed care. I work with clients who experience a variety of mental health concerns including women's issues, parent-child conflict, self-harm, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, and mood disorders.
I am most comfortable treating mood disorders, PTSD, and personality disorders.
I specialize in DBT and trauma-informed care. I work with clients who experience a variety of mental health concerns including women's issues, parent-child conflict, self-harm, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, and mood disorders.
Specialties: Neuropsychology, psychological testing and evaluation, attachment disorders, personality disorders, sex trafficking victims, domestic violence victims, juvenile delinquency, academic failure,school adjustment, mental illness in all ages, child abuse and neglect, family therapy, couples therapy, marital therapy, trauma treatment, parenting challenges, foster care and foster parenting.
Dr. Gopal has trauma resolution within 1-2 sessions. She is Past-President of Div 12(IV), American Psychological Association (2012-2014). Dr Gopal was awarded Lake County Circuit Court's Outstanding Service to the Community Award in 2004, and she serves on the boards of Child Protection and Child Fatality Teams.
Specialties: Neuropsychology, psychological testing and evaluation, attachment disorders, personality disorders, sex trafficking victims, domestic violence victims, juvenile delinquency, academic failure,school adjustment, mental illness in all ages, child abuse and neglect, family therapy, couples therapy, marital therapy, trauma treatment, parenting challenges, foster care and foster parenting.
Dr. Gopal has trauma resolution within 1-2 sessions. She is Past-President of Div 12(IV), American Psychological Association (2012-2014). Dr Gopal was awarded Lake County Circuit Court's Outstanding Service to the Community Award in 2004, and she serves on the boards of Child Protection and Child Fatality Teams.
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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.