Personality Disorders Therapists in Boston, MA
I treat childhood trauma, personality disorders, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, relationship conflict, identity concerns, and attachment wounds.
Major life transitions, parenthood, relationships, healing after trauma, can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself or stuck in patterns you don’t want to repeat. I’m Yesenia, a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist supporting adults and couples through trauma recovery, identity work, and relationship healing. As a first-generation Hispanic American parent, I understand the impact of intergenerational trauma, cultural expectations, and the desire to break cycles while honoring your roots. Together, we move at a pace that feels safe while building coping skills, insight, and emotional regulation.
I treat childhood trauma, personality disorders, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, relationship conflict, identity concerns, and attachment wounds.
Major life transitions, parenthood, relationships, healing after trauma, can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself or stuck in patterns you don’t want to repeat. I’m Yesenia, a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist supporting adults and couples through trauma recovery, identity work, and relationship healing. As a first-generation Hispanic American parent, I understand the impact of intergenerational trauma, cultural expectations, and the desire to break cycles while honoring your roots. Together, we move at a pace that feels safe while building coping skills, insight, and emotional regulation.
WELCOME.What brings someone to therapy is always deeply personal and deeply compelling. Such an experience is unique, and complex. Thus to fully acknowledge, validate, and to understand requires skillful integration of listening, empathy, theoretical knowledge, clinical acumen, compassion and, most of all, willingness to fully engage in the process. I am a seasoned clinician well-versed in a variety of therapeutic approaches. This offers each person I work with an approach that is individually tailored to your unique goals, needs, and challenges. Inherent in this process is open dialogue so we maximize the efficacy of our work together.
WELCOME.What brings someone to therapy is always deeply personal and deeply compelling. Such an experience is unique, and complex. Thus to fully acknowledge, validate, and to understand requires skillful integration of listening, empathy, theoretical knowledge, clinical acumen, compassion and, most of all, willingness to fully engage in the process. I am a seasoned clinician well-versed in a variety of therapeutic approaches. This offers each person I work with an approach that is individually tailored to your unique goals, needs, and challenges. Inherent in this process is open dialogue so we maximize the efficacy of our work together.
I am an individual and family therapist located in Boston, MA. I specialize in working with boys and men, families, Autism-spectrum Disorders, and complex relationship issues. I have worked for the past three years at an amazing group practice, Commonwealth Psychology Associates. April 1, 2019 I will be opening my own practice, Crowe Psychology, PLLC and will be accepting a limited number of new clients. My passion is in therapy, and I am humbled and grateful when people invite me to play a meaningful role in their lives.
I am an individual and family therapist located in Boston, MA. I specialize in working with boys and men, families, Autism-spectrum Disorders, and complex relationship issues. I have worked for the past three years at an amazing group practice, Commonwealth Psychology Associates. April 1, 2019 I will be opening my own practice, Crowe Psychology, PLLC and will be accepting a limited number of new clients. My passion is in therapy, and I am humbled and grateful when people invite me to play a meaningful role in their lives.
Hello! I'm Helen, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor working in Massachusetts. During my career I have worked in unique environments, supporting diverse clients through tough life events, mental health struggles, and anything else that may come their way. I believe in working collaboratively with client's, identifying they are the experts in their own lives and experiences. I have an eclectic style, tailoring sessions to meet my client's where they are in life and helping them reach their goals. Our first session will focus on me getting to know you. What brought you to therapy? What are your goals?
Hello! I'm Helen, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor working in Massachusetts. During my career I have worked in unique environments, supporting diverse clients through tough life events, mental health struggles, and anything else that may come their way. I believe in working collaboratively with client's, identifying they are the experts in their own lives and experiences. I have an eclectic style, tailoring sessions to meet my client's where they are in life and helping them reach their goals. Our first session will focus on me getting to know you. What brought you to therapy? What are your goals?
I am trained in cognitive behavioral and psychoanalytic treatment modalities and consider psychotherapy as both an opportunity to address and reduce suffering, and to engage in a process of personal education. My practice focuses on patients who are seeking an alliance in addressing their concerns and suffering as well as patients who are seeking and willing to re-learn and engage in self-exploration toward the ends of better adjustment, understanding and awareness.
I am trained in cognitive behavioral and psychoanalytic treatment modalities and consider psychotherapy as both an opportunity to address and reduce suffering, and to engage in a process of personal education. My practice focuses on patients who are seeking an alliance in addressing their concerns and suffering as well as patients who are seeking and willing to re-learn and engage in self-exploration toward the ends of better adjustment, understanding and awareness.
I treat people struggling with emotions, identity, self-esteem, meaning/purpose, and problems in relationships and social connections (including those with borderline personality, narcissistic personality, and/or posttraumatic stress disorders).
I am a clinical psychologist with specialized training in both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral psychotherapy. This means that I can offer depth-oriented therapy and cognitive/behavioral exposure therapy, depending on your specific needs, preferences, and goals. My expertise is in helping adults and couples recover from the effects of traumatic or stressful experiences, including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, relationship/family violence, military trauma, and work stressors.
I treat people struggling with emotions, identity, self-esteem, meaning/purpose, and problems in relationships and social connections (including those with borderline personality, narcissistic personality, and/or posttraumatic stress disorders).
I am a clinical psychologist with specialized training in both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral psychotherapy. This means that I can offer depth-oriented therapy and cognitive/behavioral exposure therapy, depending on your specific needs, preferences, and goals. My expertise is in helping adults and couples recover from the effects of traumatic or stressful experiences, including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, relationship/family violence, military trauma, and work stressors.
Over the years, I have successfully helped patients work through a range of problems, both general (problems in relationships, self-criticism, anxiety about or avoidance of closeness, chronic anger, reactions to stress/trauma), and specific diagnoses including PTSD, anxiety, personality disorders, and others.
As a therapist I have focused on 1) personality disorders like borderline personality disorder and 2) PTSD, and sometimes their overlap. I have extensive training in psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral approaches. As a therapist, I tend to be more active than many psychodynamic therapists, and less active than a classic CBT therapist might be.
Over the years, I have successfully helped patients work through a range of problems, both general (problems in relationships, self-criticism, anxiety about or avoidance of closeness, chronic anger, reactions to stress/trauma), and specific diagnoses including PTSD, anxiety, personality disorders, and others.
As a therapist I have focused on 1) personality disorders like borderline personality disorder and 2) PTSD, and sometimes their overlap. I have extensive training in psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral approaches. As a therapist, I tend to be more active than many psychodynamic therapists, and less active than a classic CBT therapist might be.
I am licensed in MA, NY & Psypact states. I am straightforward, helping clients achieve behavioral change towards living in line with their values and priorities. I provide treatment that is founded on evidence based principles, meaning that I base treatment on knowledge gleaned from research and science while allowing for flexibility to accommodate to the individuals with whom I work. I am trained in a variety of treatment modalities and work from within an acceptance based cognitive behavior therapy framework.
I am licensed in MA, NY & Psypact states. I am straightforward, helping clients achieve behavioral change towards living in line with their values and priorities. I provide treatment that is founded on evidence based principles, meaning that I base treatment on knowledge gleaned from research and science while allowing for flexibility to accommodate to the individuals with whom I work. I am trained in a variety of treatment modalities and work from within an acceptance based cognitive behavior therapy framework.
I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, personality disorders, substance use, and life transitions, providing a space for mindful reflection and change.
I specialize in evidence-based therapies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, personality disorders, substance use, and life transitions, providing a space for mindful reflection and change.
I specialize in evidence-based therapies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Hi, I’m Bela. Glad you stopped by. I welcome adults across the lifespan who may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, identity concerns, or painful and complex life experiences. My career has centered on understanding trauma and resilience, including wounds carried across generations. I have extensive experience working with artists, queer and trans people, young adults, college students, and those with complex or longstanding mental health histories. I also support people navigating neurodivergence, addiction, eating and body image concerns, transitions, religious trauma, and questions of meaning.
Hi, I’m Bela. Glad you stopped by. I welcome adults across the lifespan who may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, identity concerns, or painful and complex life experiences. My career has centered on understanding trauma and resilience, including wounds carried across generations. I have extensive experience working with artists, queer and trans people, young adults, college students, and those with complex or longstanding mental health histories. I also support people navigating neurodivergence, addiction, eating and body image concerns, transitions, religious trauma, and questions of meaning.
She specializes in working with adults with anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship issues, suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviors, personality disorders, and autism-spectrum disorder.
Dr. Karen Stufflebeam primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), & Exposure & Response Prevention (ER-P) therapy, in addition to incorporating Psychoanalytic Therapy to help clients get to the root of their symptoms and discover how past experiences influence current behaviors.
She specializes in working with adults with anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship issues, suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviors, personality disorders, and autism-spectrum disorder.
Dr. Karen Stufflebeam primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), & Exposure & Response Prevention (ER-P) therapy, in addition to incorporating Psychoanalytic Therapy to help clients get to the root of their symptoms and discover how past experiences influence current behaviors.
I also support those dealing with conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, self harm, personality disorders, and trauma.
I am interested in and committed to helping my clients navigate the unique challenges associated with young adulthood which include the commonly experienced issues of identity exploration, relationship growth, learning to thrive in academic environments, achieving success with vocational pursuits, and establishing independence.
I also support those dealing with conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, self harm, personality disorders, and trauma.
I am interested in and committed to helping my clients navigate the unique challenges associated with young adulthood which include the commonly experienced issues of identity exploration, relationship growth, learning to thrive in academic environments, achieving success with vocational pursuits, and establishing independence.
Sharing stories can create some of the greatest bonds between people. In my practice as a therapist, stories have always been the foundation: they create a relationship of empathy and understanding, acceptance and change, which is able to withstand challenges over time. By telling stories, we can pick apart patterns and figure out how to break cycles that are not serving you. Whether that be with others, or yourself. I specialize in helping people who are struggling in relationships as well as with depression and anxiety that often accompany these challenges.
Sharing stories can create some of the greatest bonds between people. In my practice as a therapist, stories have always been the foundation: they create a relationship of empathy and understanding, acceptance and change, which is able to withstand challenges over time. By telling stories, we can pick apart patterns and figure out how to break cycles that are not serving you. Whether that be with others, or yourself. I specialize in helping people who are struggling in relationships as well as with depression and anxiety that often accompany these challenges.
My practice is conveniently available via telehealth allowing consumers to engage in psychotherapy sessions through a secure platform from various locations within MA. I aid clients in managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, relationships issues and other concerns utilizing self exploration, increasing a sense of control to enable changes in problematic patterns. You have unique knowledge of your life and I have an objective viewpoint and training. Together, through an increased understanding of the various aspects of your concerns and problems, we can aid you in improving areas in your life that may benefit from change.
My practice is conveniently available via telehealth allowing consumers to engage in psychotherapy sessions through a secure platform from various locations within MA. I aid clients in managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, relationships issues and other concerns utilizing self exploration, increasing a sense of control to enable changes in problematic patterns. You have unique knowledge of your life and I have an objective viewpoint and training. Together, through an increased understanding of the various aspects of your concerns and problems, we can aid you in improving areas in your life that may benefit from change.
I have extensive experience working with adults feeling overwhelmed, and stressed by life’s challenges, and those struggling with bipolar, anxiety, and depression. I have also helped court-involved individuals. I offer a safe, collaborative, and judgment-free space using evidence-based modalities. We will work together to help you perform at your best, find joy in the things you like most, and help you reach new goals.
I have extensive experience working with adults feeling overwhelmed, and stressed by life’s challenges, and those struggling with bipolar, anxiety, and depression. I have also helped court-involved individuals. I offer a safe, collaborative, and judgment-free space using evidence-based modalities. We will work together to help you perform at your best, find joy in the things you like most, and help you reach new goals.
These areas include trauma, eating disorders, personality disorders, military, life transitions, families/couples, anxiety, depression, and many others.
Accepting new patients now. As a therapist, I strive to help my clients achieve and maintain their best selves. My hope is that through the power of the therapeutic relationship, clients are able to be vulnerable, explore their authentic selves, and learn the tools necessary to help them cope with the struggles in their daily lives and relationships. Through the reflection on past experiences and the exploration of present thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, I work to help my clients gain insight and facilitate change in their lives.
These areas include trauma, eating disorders, personality disorders, military, life transitions, families/couples, anxiety, depression, and many others.
Accepting new patients now. As a therapist, I strive to help my clients achieve and maintain their best selves. My hope is that through the power of the therapeutic relationship, clients are able to be vulnerable, explore their authentic selves, and learn the tools necessary to help them cope with the struggles in their daily lives and relationships. Through the reflection on past experiences and the exploration of present thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, I work to help my clients gain insight and facilitate change in their lives.
Welcome to my person-centered practice, specializing in personality and treatment-resistant mood disorders. I have been working with clients for over eight years. Call now if you are ready to begin your unique journey toward becoming your best self through personal discovery, healing, and growth. I offer effective strengths-based treatment with evidence-based modalities including DBT, CBT, E-IMR, and solution-focused Motivational Interviewing. Person-centered practice means we move at your pace and you decide what makes sense for you. You drive the process based on how you feel. As your therapist, I serve as a secondary guide.
Welcome to my person-centered practice, specializing in personality and treatment-resistant mood disorders. I have been working with clients for over eight years. Call now if you are ready to begin your unique journey toward becoming your best self through personal discovery, healing, and growth. I offer effective strengths-based treatment with evidence-based modalities including DBT, CBT, E-IMR, and solution-focused Motivational Interviewing. Person-centered practice means we move at your pace and you decide what makes sense for you. You drive the process based on how you feel. As your therapist, I serve as a secondary guide.
As an existentially oriented psychotherapist with 25 years of experience treating a range of people in a variety of settings, I work most effectively with people who are open to mindfulness and other spiritual modalities. We will work together to create an alliance as we negotiate life's inevitable challenges by establishing empathy and understanding while maintaining a strategic and solution-focused stance. Most recently, I have been influenced by Internal Family Systems therapy and have found this a useful adjunct to my practice.
As an existentially oriented psychotherapist with 25 years of experience treating a range of people in a variety of settings, I work most effectively with people who are open to mindfulness and other spiritual modalities. We will work together to create an alliance as we negotiate life's inevitable challenges by establishing empathy and understanding while maintaining a strategic and solution-focused stance. Most recently, I have been influenced by Internal Family Systems therapy and have found this a useful adjunct to my practice.
You’re the client who reads self-help books, listens to psychology podcasts, and still wonders why old patterns won’t budge. Maybe anxiety, trauma, or substance use keeps hijacking your plans. You long for relationships that feel real and a life directed by your values, not your fears. You want a therapist who gets LGBTQ+ and non-traditional relationships, honours culture, and speaks plainly. If that sounds like you, I built my virtual practice with you in mind.
You’re the client who reads self-help books, listens to psychology podcasts, and still wonders why old patterns won’t budge. Maybe anxiety, trauma, or substance use keeps hijacking your plans. You long for relationships that feel real and a life directed by your values, not your fears. You want a therapist who gets LGBTQ+ and non-traditional relationships, honours culture, and speaks plainly. If that sounds like you, I built my virtual practice with you in mind.
Currently accepting weekday morning, afternoon, and evening clients. My passion is assisting individuals with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I have multiple years of professional and private practice experience helping middle aged, senior adults, and couples navigate emotional difficulties, stressful circumstances, and traumatic periods of their lives. I weave together strands of positive psychology, mindfulness practices, and interpersonal psychotherapy into a cohesive and tailored approach to meet clients where they currently are.
Currently accepting weekday morning, afternoon, and evening clients. My passion is assisting individuals with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I have multiple years of professional and private practice experience helping middle aged, senior adults, and couples navigate emotional difficulties, stressful circumstances, and traumatic periods of their lives. I weave together strands of positive psychology, mindfulness practices, and interpersonal psychotherapy into a cohesive and tailored approach to meet clients where they currently are.
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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.