Personality Disorders Therapists in Minneapolis, MN
I’ve received my Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling at Denver Seminary, and practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I specializes in therapies that work towards the healing of people who have experienced trauma and other stress-related disorders. I’m fully trained as an EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapist. Moreover, I have completed the Somatic Experiencing (Beginning I, II & III) training modules through the SE Trauma Institute focused on healing and restoration.
I’ve received my Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling at Denver Seminary, and practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I specializes in therapies that work towards the healing of people who have experienced trauma and other stress-related disorders. I’m fully trained as an EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapist. Moreover, I have completed the Somatic Experiencing (Beginning I, II & III) training modules through the SE Trauma Institute focused on healing and restoration.
Renneke is a licensed psychologist who provides testing for concerns including ADHD, autism, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, psychosis, bipolar disorder, OCD and more.
Dr. Renneke's approach to assessment includes equal emphasis on objective test data and the client's subjective personal experience. She works collaboratively with both clients and parents to plan a path forward. Her reports serve as a road map for future providers and provide recommendations for therapy and other interventions.
Renneke is a licensed psychologist who provides testing for concerns including ADHD, autism, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, psychosis, bipolar disorder, OCD and more.
Dr. Renneke's approach to assessment includes equal emphasis on objective test data and the client's subjective personal experience. She works collaboratively with both clients and parents to plan a path forward. Her reports serve as a road map for future providers and provide recommendations for therapy and other interventions.
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If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, or mood disorders, I provide a safe and compassionate space to explore your experiences, needs, and goals. Together, we’ll work to overcome obstacles and build a healthier, more fulfilling life.
I specialize in supporting teens and young adults as they navigate mental health challenges. Young men, in particular, often face unique pressures—societal expectations, low self-esteem, difficulty expressing vulnerability, and the weight of perceived success.
Now Accepting New Clients.
If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, or mood disorders, I provide a safe and compassionate space to explore your experiences, needs, and goals. Together, we’ll work to overcome obstacles and build a healthier, more fulfilling life.
I specialize in supporting teens and young adults as they navigate mental health challenges. Young men, in particular, often face unique pressures—societal expectations, low self-esteem, difficulty expressing vulnerability, and the weight of perceived success.
When we feel stuck in life everything can feel difficult and like a battle; I believe there is no need to face issues alone. With a collaborative approach, I can help people better understand the life events that have shaped their view of the world. Every individual experiences events that can discourage us. My goal is to help highlight the unique strengths that lie within all of us. I strive to help children/adolescents, families, and adults to recognize the meaning they attach to life experiences. When we understand the meaning we attach to events, we better understand our choices.
When we feel stuck in life everything can feel difficult and like a battle; I believe there is no need to face issues alone. With a collaborative approach, I can help people better understand the life events that have shaped their view of the world. Every individual experiences events that can discourage us. My goal is to help highlight the unique strengths that lie within all of us. I strive to help children/adolescents, families, and adults to recognize the meaning they attach to life experiences. When we understand the meaning we attach to events, we better understand our choices.
I help clients work through anxiety, depression, substance use, personality disorders, and trauma using a personality-informed approach.
Are you ready to understand yourself more deeply, including your emotions, habits, and patterns, and find freedom from what has been holding you back? You may be navigating anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, or personality-related concerns, or simply want to better understand what drives you. I offer practical, compassionate, individualized care to help you build insight, strengthen coping, and create meaningful change.
I help clients work through anxiety, depression, substance use, personality disorders, and trauma using a personality-informed approach.
Are you ready to understand yourself more deeply, including your emotions, habits, and patterns, and find freedom from what has been holding you back? You may be navigating anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, or personality-related concerns, or simply want to better understand what drives you. I offer practical, compassionate, individualized care to help you build insight, strengthen coping, and create meaningful change.
I specialize in forensic (legal) evaluations. I most often work with individuals involved in some aspect of the legal system. Though my specialty is the assessment of men and women accused or convicted of sexual offenses, I also have broad-based experience in competency and diminished capacity evaluations, assessment of mentally ill and dangerous persons, and violence risk assessment. I also do trial consultation for the military. Most of my referrals come from the courts and attorneys, though I encourage potential clients to contact me to discuss my services.
I specialize in forensic (legal) evaluations. I most often work with individuals involved in some aspect of the legal system. Though my specialty is the assessment of men and women accused or convicted of sexual offenses, I also have broad-based experience in competency and diminished capacity evaluations, assessment of mentally ill and dangerous persons, and violence risk assessment. I also do trial consultation for the military. Most of my referrals come from the courts and attorneys, though I encourage potential clients to contact me to discuss my services.
I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you as you discover your own wisdom and resilience. I use gentle humor when appropriate, as laughter can be surprisingly healing, and I’m committed to making therapy feel educational and empowering rather than overwhelming. Life’s most difficult experiences—grief, trauma, and shame—can feel overwhelming and isolating. As a therapist with an MSW and extensive training in multiple evidence-based approaches, I understand that healing is not only possible but can lead to profound growth and renewed hope.
I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you as you discover your own wisdom and resilience. I use gentle humor when appropriate, as laughter can be surprisingly healing, and I’m committed to making therapy feel educational and empowering rather than overwhelming. Life’s most difficult experiences—grief, trauma, and shame—can feel overwhelming and isolating. As a therapist with an MSW and extensive training in multiple evidence-based approaches, I understand that healing is not only possible but can lead to profound growth and renewed hope.
If you are experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance abuse, PTSD trauma, LGBTQIA+ related, and/or escalating mental emotional concerns, I'd love to work with you. The practice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT/TEAM-CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI/MBSR/MBCT/MBRP) to address anxiety, depression, addiction, SPMI, identity, grief, and life transitions. Care is framed in culturally-aware, diversity-enabled, person-centered, affirming care for the full spectrum of client experiences, including in communities of color, mixed identifications, cultural backgrounds, and alternative lifestyles.
If you are experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance abuse, PTSD trauma, LGBTQIA+ related, and/or escalating mental emotional concerns, I'd love to work with you. The practice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT/TEAM-CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI/MBSR/MBCT/MBRP) to address anxiety, depression, addiction, SPMI, identity, grief, and life transitions. Care is framed in culturally-aware, diversity-enabled, person-centered, affirming care for the full spectrum of client experiences, including in communities of color, mixed identifications, cultural backgrounds, and alternative lifestyles.
Having 30 years of clinical experience, I provide professional and compassionate psychotherapy services to individuals and couples struggling with a wide range of challenges. Whole Wellness Psychology also offers medical trauma recovery and medical advocacy services for medical staff, parents, and survivors of medical trauma. I utilize a holistic view of clients, meaning I focus on whole mind and body wellness. Creating a partnership with my clients is primary before any meaningful work begins. I also offer DBT services, EMDR, a targeted trauma treatment, and am equally affirming to heterosexual and same sex couples.
Having 30 years of clinical experience, I provide professional and compassionate psychotherapy services to individuals and couples struggling with a wide range of challenges. Whole Wellness Psychology also offers medical trauma recovery and medical advocacy services for medical staff, parents, and survivors of medical trauma. I utilize a holistic view of clients, meaning I focus on whole mind and body wellness. Creating a partnership with my clients is primary before any meaningful work begins. I also offer DBT services, EMDR, a targeted trauma treatment, and am equally affirming to heterosexual and same sex couples.
My primary goal is to help people feel effective in managing their mental health and building a life congruent with their values and goals. People come to me because they are feeling stuck and want a therapy that is active and brings about change in their daily lives and their functioning. They are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or personality patterns that are not serving them. I assist people in clearly defining their mental health problems and applying effective treatments. I help clients develop a clear idea of what to practice between sessions in order to meet therapy goals and grow beyond identified problems.
My primary goal is to help people feel effective in managing their mental health and building a life congruent with their values and goals. People come to me because they are feeling stuck and want a therapy that is active and brings about change in their daily lives and their functioning. They are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or personality patterns that are not serving them. I assist people in clearly defining their mental health problems and applying effective treatments. I help clients develop a clear idea of what to practice between sessions in order to meet therapy goals and grow beyond identified problems.
My name is Leah, I have been working specifically in mental health care for 7 years with 20+ years in social services, rights advocacy, resource alignment, and human basic needs support.
My name is Leah, I have been working specifically in mental health care for 7 years with 20+ years in social services, rights advocacy, resource alignment, and human basic needs support.
My approach is to listen to what you say in order to get a sense of what is bothering you, and of your life as you see it and as you long for it to be, and, I will note what you don't say in order to discover patterns that may keep you stuck. I will work with you to understand your particular problem, to get at what it is about, but ultimately to understand you, because no one problem can be truly understood outside of the context that is your life.
My approach is to listen to what you say in order to get a sense of what is bothering you, and of your life as you see it and as you long for it to be, and, I will note what you don't say in order to discover patterns that may keep you stuck. I will work with you to understand your particular problem, to get at what it is about, but ultimately to understand you, because no one problem can be truly understood outside of the context that is your life.
I am passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals, complex trauma, those living with personality disorders, survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, and individuals who have committed sexual harm.
My therapeutic style is trauma-focused, relational, and grounded in social justice. I utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Theory, and Relational Theory to help clients identify, understand, and care for the parts of themselves that may need more attention, patience, or love.
I am passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals, complex trauma, those living with personality disorders, survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, and individuals who have committed sexual harm.
My therapeutic style is trauma-focused, relational, and grounded in social justice. I utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Theory, and Relational Theory to help clients identify, understand, and care for the parts of themselves that may need more attention, patience, or love.
You don't have to navigate it alone. I help individuals who feel emotionally exhausted reconnect with themselves, strengthen their confidence, communicate their needs with clarity, and create healthier boundaries. Together, we'll work toward quieting the constant mental noise, healing from past experiences, and building a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and authentic.
My goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to create lasting change.
You don't have to navigate it alone. I help individuals who feel emotionally exhausted reconnect with themselves, strengthen their confidence, communicate their needs with clarity, and create healthier boundaries. Together, we'll work toward quieting the constant mental noise, healing from past experiences, and building a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and authentic.
My goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to create lasting change.
I'd be a good fit if you're motivated, curious, open, flexible in thought, committed to the therapy process, and willing to do hard work. I'll work hard, too. If your needs and goals are to feel calmer, have a more integrated sense of self, feel more secure and confident, to grow and expand your thought processes, to organize past life events, develop/increase spirituality, work towards independence, and promote holistic well-being through the use of evidenced-based techniques and theories, I'd be a good fit! I also love pets. I have 2 dogs & 2 cats. I have training and certification in pet loss and grief. I value all relationships.
I'd be a good fit if you're motivated, curious, open, flexible in thought, committed to the therapy process, and willing to do hard work. I'll work hard, too. If your needs and goals are to feel calmer, have a more integrated sense of self, feel more secure and confident, to grow and expand your thought processes, to organize past life events, develop/increase spirituality, work towards independence, and promote holistic well-being through the use of evidenced-based techniques and theories, I'd be a good fit! I also love pets. I have 2 dogs & 2 cats. I have training and certification in pet loss and grief. I value all relationships.
Hi, I'm a clinical psychologist and have spent the last 23 years providing DBT in the Twin Cities community; first during my doctoral internship, then for 15 years at the University of Minnesota Psychiatry Department, and now in my private practice. I have been trained in multiple variations of DBT by recognized experts in DBT. I specialize in working with individuals who have a history of trauma and offer prolonged exposure as a treatment for PTSD. My training and experience has prepared me for helping individuals with a history of and/or actively struggling with suicidal thoughts and ideation.
Hi, I'm a clinical psychologist and have spent the last 23 years providing DBT in the Twin Cities community; first during my doctoral internship, then for 15 years at the University of Minnesota Psychiatry Department, and now in my private practice. I have been trained in multiple variations of DBT by recognized experts in DBT. I specialize in working with individuals who have a history of trauma and offer prolonged exposure as a treatment for PTSD. My training and experience has prepared me for helping individuals with a history of and/or actively struggling with suicidal thoughts and ideation.
My experience includes supporting adults with personality disorders and teens navigating anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, self-harm, low motivation, relationship stress, and self-esteem concerns.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than 15 years of behavioral health experience. I provide DBT-informed therapy for adolescents and adults who want to manage difficult emotions, strengthen relationships, build practical skills, and better understand themselves. I also support parents and caregivers when helpful.
My experience includes supporting adults with personality disorders and teens navigating anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, self-harm, low motivation, relationship stress, and self-esteem concerns.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than 15 years of behavioral health experience. I provide DBT-informed therapy for adolescents and adults who want to manage difficult emotions, strengthen relationships, build practical skills, and better understand themselves. I also support parents and caregivers when helpful.
I’m a trauma-informed therapist who works with adults navigating anxiety, trauma histories, personality disorders, and the hidden weight of living in survival mode for too long.
In our first session, the focus is on creating a safe, steady space where you can talk openly without judgment or pressure. We move at your pace—nothing is rushed, nothing is forced, and you never have to share more than you’re ready for. I explain confidentiality clearly so you know exactly how your information is protected and where the boundaries are.
I’m a trauma-informed therapist who works with adults navigating anxiety, trauma histories, personality disorders, and the hidden weight of living in survival mode for too long.
In our first session, the focus is on creating a safe, steady space where you can talk openly without judgment or pressure. We move at your pace—nothing is rushed, nothing is forced, and you never have to share more than you’re ready for. I explain confidentiality clearly so you know exactly how your information is protected and where the boundaries are.
My work is rooted in liberation-focused, person-centered practice, emphasizing dignity, autonomy, and access to equitable systems of care. I am known for bridging clinical insight with community-based advocacy, challenging oppressive structures while centering the voices of those most impacted. My work reflects a steadfast commitment to justice, healing, and transformative change across systems.
My work is rooted in liberation-focused, person-centered practice, emphasizing dignity, autonomy, and access to equitable systems of care. I am known for bridging clinical insight with community-based advocacy, challenging oppressive structures while centering the voices of those most impacted. My work reflects a steadfast commitment to justice, healing, and transformative change across systems.
Has the cost of therapy been a barrier to you in receiving the support that you would like? Our vision is to make quality psychotherapy available to all. Our clinical staff offers day and evening appointment times.
Has the cost of therapy been a barrier to you in receiving the support that you would like? Our vision is to make quality psychotherapy available to all. Our clinical staff offers day and evening appointment times.
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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.