Personality Disorders Therapists in New York, NY
Lucy Nonas-Barnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
I works with adolescents, adults, and families experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders and am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and DBT for Children (DBT-C) through Behavioral Tech.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or stressed out? Are you looking for ways to undertand how these emotions and experiences connect? I understand the challenges you may be facing and am here to support you every step of the way. I encourage my clients to work toward change while learning to accept and love themselves through validation and encouragement. I enter sessions with a non-judgmental mindset, encouraging clients to challenge judgments and reframe their thoughts when needed. I understand that every person has a different experience and values that the client is the expert in his/her/their own life.
I works with adolescents, adults, and families experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders and am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and DBT for Children (DBT-C) through Behavioral Tech.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or stressed out? Are you looking for ways to undertand how these emotions and experiences connect? I understand the challenges you may be facing and am here to support you every step of the way. I encourage my clients to work toward change while learning to accept and love themselves through validation and encouragement. I enter sessions with a non-judgmental mindset, encouraging clients to challenge judgments and reframe their thoughts when needed. I understand that every person has a different experience and values that the client is the expert in his/her/their own life.
Maxwell’s specialties include mood and anxiety disorders, and personality disorders.
Dr. Reed Maxwell earned his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Binghamton University (May 2017) and completed his doctoral internship at University of Rochester Medical Center. He uses a variety of evidence-based techniques to treat problems in work, love, and life. Dr. Maxwell is experienced in cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and third wave therapies (e.g., acceptance and commitment therapy). Dr. Maxwell is available for Telepsych and skype.
Maxwell’s specialties include mood and anxiety disorders, and personality disorders.
Dr. Reed Maxwell earned his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Binghamton University (May 2017) and completed his doctoral internship at University of Rochester Medical Center. He uses a variety of evidence-based techniques to treat problems in work, love, and life. Dr. Maxwell is experienced in cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and third wave therapies (e.g., acceptance and commitment therapy). Dr. Maxwell is available for Telepsych and skype.
I have extensive experience working in leading NY and NJ hospitals and I have specialized training in anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, personality disorders, and obsessive compulsive disorder.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist working with adults, adolescents and children providing individual and couple therapy. I maintain private practices in both New York City and Cresskill, New Jersey. I see psychotherapy as a journey of exploration and transformation through which one can enhance both self-understanding and freedom of choice. I work in a collaborative manner with my clients and practice in a flexible and integrative manner employing both dynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques. Therapy sessions are conversational where we explore thoughts and feelings in a warm, safe and empathic environment.
I have extensive experience working in leading NY and NJ hospitals and I have specialized training in anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, personality disorders, and obsessive compulsive disorder.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist working with adults, adolescents and children providing individual and couple therapy. I maintain private practices in both New York City and Cresskill, New Jersey. I see psychotherapy as a journey of exploration and transformation through which one can enhance both self-understanding and freedom of choice. I work in a collaborative manner with my clients and practice in a flexible and integrative manner employing both dynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques. Therapy sessions are conversational where we explore thoughts and feelings in a warm, safe and empathic environment.
Its Never Too Late Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, CAMS, CCATP, LPC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10027
A dedicated group of mental health professionals, including psychologists, mental health counselors, and social workers, each with comprehensive experience in treating Trauma, PTSD, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) abuse, Depression, and Anxiety.
Our practice specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with many of our clinicians also well-versed in other therapeutic modalities, including Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). We recognize that life comes with its challenges, and our mission is to equip you with the tools needed to navigate.
A dedicated group of mental health professionals, including psychologists, mental health counselors, and social workers, each with comprehensive experience in treating Trauma, PTSD, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) abuse, Depression, and Anxiety.
Our practice specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with many of our clinicians also well-versed in other therapeutic modalities, including Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). We recognize that life comes with its challenges, and our mission is to equip you with the tools needed to navigate.
Andrea Wainer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW-R, R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
Waitlist for new clients
Andrea Wainer is an expert in narcissistic and psychopathic abuse.
Andrea works with people who have been harmed by the people who they believed they could trust. She understands the depth of pain and fear these situations cause and how extensive the damage can be. She is able to coach and counsel you through the most difficult of times using her expert understanding of domestic violence and narcissistic disorders.
Andrea Wainer is an expert in narcissistic and psychopathic abuse.
Andrea works with people who have been harmed by the people who they believed they could trust. She understands the depth of pain and fear these situations cause and how extensive the damage can be. She is able to coach and counsel you through the most difficult of times using her expert understanding of domestic violence and narcissistic disorders.
I guide patients through reparenting, identity work, and trauma recovery—including dissociation, PTSD/C-PTSD, cult abuse, and personality disorders (Cluster B.) I offer a deeply validating space for transformational insight and healing.
Many of my patients are navigating complex trauma, relational wounds, or feeling disconnected from their sense of identity. They want to feel safe in their bodies, trust themselves, and build healthier relationships. My ideal patient is ready to explore their inner world, even if it feels overwhelming at times. They crave emotional clarity, self-acceptance, and a deeper connection to their authentic self—and they’re seeking a space where they can finally feel seen.
I guide patients through reparenting, identity work, and trauma recovery—including dissociation, PTSD/C-PTSD, cult abuse, and personality disorders (Cluster B.) I offer a deeply validating space for transformational insight and healing.
Many of my patients are navigating complex trauma, relational wounds, or feeling disconnected from their sense of identity. They want to feel safe in their bodies, trust themselves, and build healthier relationships. My ideal patient is ready to explore their inner world, even if it feels overwhelming at times. They crave emotional clarity, self-acceptance, and a deeper connection to their authentic self—and they’re seeking a space where they can finally feel seen.
I work with clients attending therapy for an array of issues including anxiety, depression, personality disorders, relational issues, trauma, and stress.
My therapeutic style balances working collaboratively with clients while allowing them the space and support to work through whatever they bring to the session. I use an empathetic approach to connect with clients to build a trusting relationship and foster an environment of safety, warmth, and understanding. I use an eclectic lens of psychotherapy and draw on techniques from multiple theories including CBT, psychodynamic, person-centered, and positive psychology. I also understand that every individual is unique and therefore I rely on each client’s strengths and attributes to cater to their needs during sessions.
I work with clients attending therapy for an array of issues including anxiety, depression, personality disorders, relational issues, trauma, and stress.
My therapeutic style balances working collaboratively with clients while allowing them the space and support to work through whatever they bring to the session. I use an empathetic approach to connect with clients to build a trusting relationship and foster an environment of safety, warmth, and understanding. I use an eclectic lens of psychotherapy and draw on techniques from multiple theories including CBT, psychodynamic, person-centered, and positive psychology. I also understand that every individual is unique and therefore I rely on each client’s strengths and attributes to cater to their needs during sessions.
Morty Rosenbaum
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10017
Waitlist for new clients
As a psychoanalytic therapist with specialized training in personality disorders and both group and individual work, I will be a warm, responsive, and human partner to you in our work.
For most of us, the struggles and symptoms that bring us to therapy – anxiety, depression, patterns that keep us unfulfilled in our relationships, at work, and at home – are there for good reason. As painful as these symptoms can be, they’re often protecting us, in their overzealous and maddening way, from quieter questions or conflicts that are tucked just behind them. At its best, therapy heals not by targeting the symptom but listening to it. The result is often not only recovery from symptoms, but a deeper sense of freedom and sturdiness in oneself, and a greater capacity to connect with others.
As a psychoanalytic therapist with specialized training in personality disorders and both group and individual work, I will be a warm, responsive, and human partner to you in our work.
For most of us, the struggles and symptoms that bring us to therapy – anxiety, depression, patterns that keep us unfulfilled in our relationships, at work, and at home – are there for good reason. As painful as these symptoms can be, they’re often protecting us, in their overzealous and maddening way, from quieter questions or conflicts that are tucked just behind them. At its best, therapy heals not by targeting the symptom but listening to it. The result is often not only recovery from symptoms, but a deeper sense of freedom and sturdiness in oneself, and a greater capacity to connect with others.
My clinical interests include treating individuals with diagnoses in the continuums of depression, psychosis, personality disorders, and trauma.
My name is Heather Allen, I am an LCSW in NYS. My clinical interests include working with clients presenting with relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and coping with grief and loss. My approach to therapy is open, considerate, patient, sensitive, non-judgmental, assertive, and honest. I am also a long-term client of therapy myself. The most common theoretical approaches I use in my work include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
My clinical interests include treating individuals with diagnoses in the continuums of depression, psychosis, personality disorders, and trauma.
My name is Heather Allen, I am an LCSW in NYS. My clinical interests include working with clients presenting with relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and coping with grief and loss. My approach to therapy is open, considerate, patient, sensitive, non-judgmental, assertive, and honest. I am also a long-term client of therapy myself. The most common theoretical approaches I use in my work include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Gunnet-Shoval specializes in Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment of adults and couples presenting with mood disorders, personality disorders, childhood trauma, obesity, emotion dys-regulation, communication difficulties, infidelity, sex addictions and general life stresses.
A Yale, Dartmouth and Lehigh trained Psychologist, Dr. Karyn Gunnet-Shoval is licensed in New Hampshire, Vermont and New York. She completed her Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology at Yale University (2015) where she won a Leadership Award for Outstanding Contributions. She then completed her Post-Doctoral Fellowships at Harvard University (Research) and Dartmouth-Hitchcock (Clinical). Prior to starting her private practice, she was an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Dartmouth.
Gunnet-Shoval specializes in Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment of adults and couples presenting with mood disorders, personality disorders, childhood trauma, obesity, emotion dys-regulation, communication difficulties, infidelity, sex addictions and general life stresses.
A Yale, Dartmouth and Lehigh trained Psychologist, Dr. Karyn Gunnet-Shoval is licensed in New Hampshire, Vermont and New York. She completed her Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology at Yale University (2015) where she won a Leadership Award for Outstanding Contributions. She then completed her Post-Doctoral Fellowships at Harvard University (Research) and Dartmouth-Hitchcock (Clinical). Prior to starting her private practice, she was an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Dartmouth.
Sinai-Beth Israel's Addiction Inpatient unit and at Roosevelt's Center for Intensive Treatment of Personality Disorders.
Are depression and anxiety interfering in your life? Do you find yourself hitting roadblocks and wondering why? I can help you understand how your mood, behavior, thoughts, and relational patterns influence your choices. Through increased awareness, support, and gentle pushing, I help my clients move towards their goals. I help individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-harming behavior, impulsivity, relationship difficulties, work problems, issues with eating, as well as those struggling with creative blocks.
Sinai-Beth Israel's Addiction Inpatient unit and at Roosevelt's Center for Intensive Treatment of Personality Disorders.
Are depression and anxiety interfering in your life? Do you find yourself hitting roadblocks and wondering why? I can help you understand how your mood, behavior, thoughts, and relational patterns influence your choices. Through increased awareness, support, and gentle pushing, I help my clients move towards their goals. I help individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-harming behavior, impulsivity, relationship difficulties, work problems, issues with eating, as well as those struggling with creative blocks.
Meet Our Personality Disorders Therapists
I specialize in working with adults aged 18 to 75 who are navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorders and other personality disorders, as well as those adjusting to major life transitions.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT and Psychodynamic therapy. I tailor treatment to each client's unique needs-whether the focus is on managing emotional distress, shifting unhelpful patterns or building skills for resilience and personal growth.
I specialize in working with adults aged 18 to 75 who are navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorders and other personality disorders, as well as those adjusting to major life transitions.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT and Psychodynamic therapy. I tailor treatment to each client's unique needs-whether the focus is on managing emotional distress, shifting unhelpful patterns or building skills for resilience and personal growth.
I have a background in forensic psychology and personality disorders.
I’m passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, acceptance, and purpose. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive space where you can explore your personal growth.
I have a background in forensic psychology and personality disorders.
I’m passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, acceptance, and purpose. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive space where you can explore your personal growth.
Antoinette Bonafede Shine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DBT, REBT, CBT, PD
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
New York, NY 10006
I specialize in personality disorders, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, & ADHD; I offer a humanistic perspective as we sort through your feelings and learn to navigate them more effectively.
Antoinette Bonafede, LCSW, DBT, CBT, REBT is an experienced clinician that treats people of all ages. A client is usually struggling but feels connected enough with me as their therapist to speak openly and freely about their experience. They can accept feedback with an understanding that we are both on the same team. When we touch on something out of their comfort zone, I hope they recognize they are safe and can stay engaged in the process. Together, we push past the barriers preventing them from feeling better, and they gain a better understanding of themselves to meet their potential.
I specialize in personality disorders, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, & ADHD; I offer a humanistic perspective as we sort through your feelings and learn to navigate them more effectively.
Antoinette Bonafede, LCSW, DBT, CBT, REBT is an experienced clinician that treats people of all ages. A client is usually struggling but feels connected enough with me as their therapist to speak openly and freely about their experience. They can accept feedback with an understanding that we are both on the same team. When we touch on something out of their comfort zone, I hope they recognize they are safe and can stay engaged in the process. Together, we push past the barriers preventing them from feeling better, and they gain a better understanding of themselves to meet their potential.
Mona Lee Yousef
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW NY, LCSW NJ, CASAC-2, CCDC, MAC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10120
Certified in Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, I also hold multiple certifications in addictions treatment and have taught in the areas of addiction, HIV/AIDS and personality disorders.
I treat an adult clientele of diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds and all sexual and gender identifications. I believe that each person's therapeutic journey is unique and am committed to fostering a safe, supportive connection between us where all thoughts, feelings, issues and dysfunctional patterns may be honestly, creatively and compassionately explored.
Certified in Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, I also hold multiple certifications in addictions treatment and have taught in the areas of addiction, HIV/AIDS and personality disorders.
I treat an adult clientele of diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds and all sexual and gender identifications. I believe that each person's therapeutic journey is unique and am committed to fostering a safe, supportive connection between us where all thoughts, feelings, issues and dysfunctional patterns may be honestly, creatively and compassionately explored.
My clinical work includes the treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders with a specialty in the treatment of personality disorders.
As a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in New York City with many years of clinical training and experience, I conduct psychotherapy with adults and adolescents who are looking to make significant and lasting changes in their lives. I work from a psychodynamic foundation and utilize CBT and DBT techniques to target symptoms and improve overall well-being.
My clinical work includes the treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders with a specialty in the treatment of personality disorders.
As a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in New York City with many years of clinical training and experience, I conduct psychotherapy with adults and adolescents who are looking to make significant and lasting changes in their lives. I work from a psychodynamic foundation and utilize CBT and DBT techniques to target symptoms and improve overall well-being.
Panic Disorder), Personality disorders (i
I believe in integrated methods that address mind, body and spirit.
My goal is to empower clients to have a positive vision of their past, present and future. By increasing the understanding that we all essentially write our own histories, clients can take a proactive role in creating their lives as they intend them to be. This approach has had great success in problem solving, relationship issues, family and business issues, physical and sexual abuse, catastrophic event-related illnesses and addictive behaviors.
Panic Disorder), Personality disorders (i
I believe in integrated methods that address mind, body and spirit.
My goal is to empower clients to have a positive vision of their past, present and future. By increasing the understanding that we all essentially write our own histories, clients can take a proactive role in creating their lives as they intend them to be. This approach has had great success in problem solving, relationship issues, family and business issues, physical and sexual abuse, catastrophic event-related illnesses and addictive behaviors.
Uptown Downtown Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PhD , PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10025
We have expertise in many clinical areas including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and (c)PTSD, personality disorders, issues specific to LGBTQI and gender and sexual identity, disorders of attachment, relationship difficulties, and family systems therapy.
We help our patients to overcome internal barriers, cope with obstacles in their lives, and achieve personal insight, while supporting both internal and external goals. Psychodynamically informed, we cull from different therapeutic modalities to meet our patients’ individual needs. We also offer supportive therapy to people undergoing ketamine treatment.
We have expertise in many clinical areas including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and (c)PTSD, personality disorders, issues specific to LGBTQI and gender and sexual identity, disorders of attachment, relationship difficulties, and family systems therapy.
We help our patients to overcome internal barriers, cope with obstacles in their lives, and achieve personal insight, while supporting both internal and external goals. Psychodynamically informed, we cull from different therapeutic modalities to meet our patients’ individual needs. We also offer supportive therapy to people undergoing ketamine treatment.
I am a clinical social worker and psychotherapist with extensive experience treating adults and adolescents facing a variety of challenges. Whether you have a pressing problem or simply want to live your life more fully, our work together can help shift the focus from deficit to enhancement. I have particular expertise in helping individuals with personality disorders and behavioral problems navigate and improve their interpersonal relationships. I also have significant experience assisting individuals to overcome problems with addiction and compulsivity. I take an empathic, person-centered approach to helping people I work with to develop and maintain a rich and rewarding life.
I am a clinical social worker and psychotherapist with extensive experience treating adults and adolescents facing a variety of challenges. Whether you have a pressing problem or simply want to live your life more fully, our work together can help shift the focus from deficit to enhancement. I have particular expertise in helping individuals with personality disorders and behavioral problems navigate and improve their interpersonal relationships. I also have significant experience assisting individuals to overcome problems with addiction and compulsivity. I take an empathic, person-centered approach to helping people I work with to develop and maintain a rich and rewarding life.
I treat a wide spectrum of conditions including mood and anxiety disorders (e.g., bipolar, depressive and anxiety disorders), ADHD, marital issues and PTSD. My niche is in personality disorders (e.g., borderline and narcissistic PD). I have extensive experience treating trauma sequelas, dissociative disorders and helping individuals overcome grief. Although my practice is mainly guided by empirical modalities, I tend to approach each client in an eclectic manner to customize treatment as needed.
I treat a wide spectrum of conditions including mood and anxiety disorders (e.g., bipolar, depressive and anxiety disorders), ADHD, marital issues and PTSD. My niche is in personality disorders (e.g., borderline and narcissistic PD). I have extensive experience treating trauma sequelas, dissociative disorders and helping individuals overcome grief. Although my practice is mainly guided by empirical modalities, I tend to approach each client in an eclectic manner to customize treatment as needed.
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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.