Personality Disorders Therapists in Valparaiso, IN
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
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 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.
Welcome! My name is Caroline and I am very passionate about making my clients feel as comfortable as possible. I believe that we all seek therapy for various reasons. To me, a therapist is someone who empowers the clients in order to help support their mental health journey. It is very important for the client to feel both safe and valued in a compassionate space. I have experience working with both children and adults in all different types of settings addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and more.
Welcome! My name is Caroline and I am very passionate about making my clients feel as comfortable as possible. I believe that we all seek therapy for various reasons. To me, a therapist is someone who empowers the clients in order to help support their mental health journey. It is very important for the client to feel both safe and valued in a compassionate space. I have experience working with both children and adults in all different types of settings addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and more.
We are all travelers in this lifetime. Everyone is traveling to the same destination, but all benefit from a guide/professional support. I pass no judgment, I only meet people where they are at and where they wish to be. Let's get you to where you wish to be.
I do encourage holistic and alternative methods to get to your goals, but am not against traditional approaches and in fact combining clinical with alternative have proven to have the best outcomes. Be prepared to put in the work. There will be homework, and it will be challenging. It could in fact be the most difficult thing that you do, but it is in your best interest.
We are all travelers in this lifetime. Everyone is traveling to the same destination, but all benefit from a guide/professional support. I pass no judgment, I only meet people where they are at and where they wish to be. Let's get you to where you wish to be.
I do encourage holistic and alternative methods to get to your goals, but am not against traditional approaches and in fact combining clinical with alternative have proven to have the best outcomes. Be prepared to put in the work. There will be homework, and it will be challenging. It could in fact be the most difficult thing that you do, but it is in your best interest.
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.
I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive environment where you can grow into the best version of yourself. I believe that healing is possible, no matter what challenges or experiences you’ve faced, and that you already have the capacity for meaningful change within you.
My goal is to help you reconnect with your authentic self while feeling genuinely heard, validated, and empowered throughout the process. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring treatment to your unique needs and involving you every step of the way. Together, we will identify your goals and work toward them in a way that feels both manageable a
I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive environment where you can grow into the best version of yourself. I believe that healing is possible, no matter what challenges or experiences you’ve faced, and that you already have the capacity for meaningful change within you.
My goal is to help you reconnect with your authentic self while feeling genuinely heard, validated, and empowered throughout the process. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring treatment to your unique needs and involving you every step of the way. Together, we will identify your goals and work toward them in a way that feels both manageable a
I love working with adults from all walks of life, including those in the LGBTQIA+ community. My door is open to anyone and everyone, whether you're adjusting to a life change or navigating chronic mental illness. I am particularly passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma.
My goal is to meet you where you are and create a safe, judgment-free space for us to build a strong therapeutic relationship. I'm a firm believer that the therapeutic relationship is the key to helping you achieve your goals in therapy, and I'm here to be a partner in your healing journey.
I love working with adults from all walks of life, including those in the LGBTQIA+ community. My door is open to anyone and everyone, whether you're adjusting to a life change or navigating chronic mental illness. I am particularly passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma.
My goal is to meet you where you are and create a safe, judgment-free space for us to build a strong therapeutic relationship. I'm a firm believer that the therapeutic relationship is the key to helping you achieve your goals in therapy, and I'm here to be a partner in your healing journey.
I believe all people can heal and change. I have witnessed profound growth in individuals struggling with lifelong, severe mental and emotional problems, and I am privileged to witness my clients' discovering their inner strength every day. Even if you feel hopeless, alone, and overwhelmed, if you're willing to reach out and engage the process of therapy, your path forward may be much brighter than you can see right now. I welcome the opportunity to work with individuals and their loved ones on their journey to greater health and creating meaning in their lives.
I believe all people can heal and change. I have witnessed profound growth in individuals struggling with lifelong, severe mental and emotional problems, and I am privileged to witness my clients' discovering their inner strength every day. Even if you feel hopeless, alone, and overwhelmed, if you're willing to reach out and engage the process of therapy, your path forward may be much brighter than you can see right now. I welcome the opportunity to work with individuals and their loved ones on their journey to greater health and creating meaning in their lives.
Though child and teen therapy are my passions, I have experience working with families, couples, and individually with children, teens, and adults with a variety of needs and diagnoses (including but not limited to anxiety, depression, behavioral troubles, anger issues, ADHD and ADD, grief and loss, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, and family issues). In my practice, I utilize evidence-based and behavior focused therapeutic interventions within a compassionate, safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment.
Though child and teen therapy are my passions, I have experience working with families, couples, and individually with children, teens, and adults with a variety of needs and diagnoses (including but not limited to anxiety, depression, behavioral troubles, anger issues, ADHD and ADD, grief and loss, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, and family issues). In my practice, I utilize evidence-based and behavior focused therapeutic interventions within a compassionate, safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment.
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 see myself as a mirror, reflecting back what my clients already know about themselves. I aim to create a supportive, encouraging, and validating space, while also challenging you to move forward. Most clients come to see me because they have lost their way and need help looking inward. I believe that every person already knows the way back home to themselves. My clients need help to shed the layers of pain and suffering to remember who they are. I look forward to guiding you back to your center, your knowing, and your light.
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 see myself as a mirror, reflecting back what my clients already know about themselves. I aim to create a supportive, encouraging, and validating space, while also challenging you to move forward. Most clients come to see me because they have lost their way and need help looking inward. I believe that every person already knows the way back home to themselves. My clients need help to shed the layers of pain and suffering to remember who they are. I look forward to guiding you back to your center, your knowing, and your light.
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.
If life feels like a lot right now, whether for you or someone you love, you don’t have to carry it alone. The reasons for seeking therapy can be numerous anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, etc. Sometimes it helps to have an expert hold space to just let you breathe. Maybe you need help finding clarity about what’s next or real tools for change. My hope is that you can have a place that helps you make sense of what’s happening, get expert feedback on a path forward, and help (for you or your loved one) start feeling better, steadier, and more hopeful again.
If life feels like a lot right now, whether for you or someone you love, you don’t have to carry it alone. The reasons for seeking therapy can be numerous anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, etc. Sometimes it helps to have an expert hold space to just let you breathe. Maybe you need help finding clarity about what’s next or real tools for change. My hope is that you can have a place that helps you make sense of what’s happening, get expert feedback on a path forward, and help (for you or your loved one) start feeling better, steadier, and more hopeful again.
Starting therapy can feel daunting—I honor the strength it takes to reach out. My style is collaborative and engaged, grounded in compassion and curiosity. I aim to create a warm, supportive space where insight and change can unfold. If you’re someone who values deep reflection and is open to exploring new perspectives, we may be a great fit. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you and nurture lasting growth.
Starting therapy can feel daunting—I honor the strength it takes to reach out. My style is collaborative and engaged, grounded in compassion and curiosity. I aim to create a warm, supportive space where insight and change can unfold. If you’re someone who values deep reflection and is open to exploring new perspectives, we may be a great fit. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you and nurture lasting growth.
Oftentimes, the origin of our individual emotional struggles are not always apparent to us. We can become alarmed when these struggles begin to impact on our day to day living and relationships. It is then that clients most often begin to reach out for therapy to gain further insight into their thoughts, actions, and feelings. Distorted thinking patterns can fuel low self esteem and affect every area in a persons life. A once used defense mechanism may no longer be useful or beneficial to your mental health and once identified can be discussed in therapy and clients can learn more adaptive ways of coping.
Oftentimes, the origin of our individual emotional struggles are not always apparent to us. We can become alarmed when these struggles begin to impact on our day to day living and relationships. It is then that clients most often begin to reach out for therapy to gain further insight into their thoughts, actions, and feelings. Distorted thinking patterns can fuel low self esteem and affect every area in a persons life. A once used defense mechanism may no longer be useful or beneficial to your mental health and once identified can be discussed in therapy and clients can learn more adaptive ways of coping.
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.
At Mobile Wellness Incorporated, we believe everyone deserves access to quality, affordable mental healthcare. We provide compassionate, evidence-based virtual counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families throughout Illinois and Indiana. Our approach is person-centered and tailored to each individual's unique needs. We work collaboratively with clients to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions while helping them achieve their personal wellness goals.
At Mobile Wellness Incorporated, we believe everyone deserves access to quality, affordable mental healthcare. We provide compassionate, evidence-based virtual counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families throughout Illinois and Indiana. Our approach is person-centered and tailored to each individual's unique needs. We work collaboratively with clients to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions while helping them achieve their personal wellness goals.
I view it as an honor and a privilege to work with those who have the personal courage it takes to make changes in their lives. At any age, we all have potential for growth and change. "Finding the good and building on that" is a philosophy I strongly embrace. I see it as my job to listen carefully to you and then partner with you to help reach your identified goals. Together we can work toward your self-empowerment, rediscover your capacity to make peace with the past, live well in the present, and create the future you desire.
I view it as an honor and a privilege to work with those who have the personal courage it takes to make changes in their lives. At any age, we all have potential for growth and change. "Finding the good and building on that" is a philosophy I strongly embrace. I see it as my job to listen carefully to you and then partner with you to help reach your identified goals. Together we can work toward your self-empowerment, rediscover your capacity to make peace with the past, live well in the present, and create the future you desire.
If you feel overwhelmed by small things, if panic attacks or anxiety are holding you back, if you feel down or depressed, it may be time to seek counseling. If you just feel that you want more out of life, therapy can also be a great way to acheive that. I can help you learn to manage depression and anxiety, while growing in confidence and self value. You can become the person you were meant to be. Call me for a brief telephone consult. I can help.
If you feel overwhelmed by small things, if panic attacks or anxiety are holding you back, if you feel down or depressed, it may be time to seek counseling. If you just feel that you want more out of life, therapy can also be a great way to acheive that. I can help you learn to manage depression and anxiety, while growing in confidence and self value. You can become the person you were meant to be. Call me for a brief telephone consult. I can help.
Welcome, change can be scary, but it doesn't have to be and you don't have to go through it alone. As a therapist, I believe in meeting clients where they're at. During our time together I will work to create a safe and calm environment for you to feel comfortable and confident to explore the areas in your life that are no longer working for you and assist you in learning healthy ways to facilitate the change you are seeking.
Welcome, change can be scary, but it doesn't have to be and you don't have to go through it alone. As a therapist, I believe in meeting clients where they're at. During our time together I will work to create a safe and calm environment for you to feel comfortable and confident to explore the areas in your life that are no longer working for you and assist you in learning healthy ways to facilitate the change you are seeking.
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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.