Personality Disorders Therapists in New York, NY
Welcome. I would like to help you take the next step to improve the quality of your life. This might be the next step from a position where you feel locked in self-defeating patterns, the next step in facing something from your past, or the next step in addressing feelings and moods that diminish your engagement with life. The process of taking the next step itself can be concerning -- each part, from contemplation to action, deserves care and attention. I hope you will allow me to help you take this courageous next step.
Welcome. I would like to help you take the next step to improve the quality of your life. This might be the next step from a position where you feel locked in self-defeating patterns, the next step in facing something from your past, or the next step in addressing feelings and moods that diminish your engagement with life. The process of taking the next step itself can be concerning -- each part, from contemplation to action, deserves care and attention. I hope you will allow me to help you take this courageous next step.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst with over fifteen years of experience treating adolescents and adults. I have particular experience working with creative individuals and specialized training in the treatment of trauma and addictive behaviors. I have worked with many intelligent and creative people from all walks of life. Together we seek to better understand the nature of their difficulties, find relief from harmful repetitive patterns, and ultimately create a more fulfilling life.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst with over fifteen years of experience treating adolescents and adults. I have particular experience working with creative individuals and specialized training in the treatment of trauma and addictive behaviors. I have worked with many intelligent and creative people from all walks of life. Together we seek to better understand the nature of their difficulties, find relief from harmful repetitive patterns, and ultimately create a more fulfilling life.
I welcome anyone who is looking to explore ways to improve their quality of life, whether it is due to life transitions, relationship conflicts, creative blocks, or managing emotional challenges. Through consistent and committed work together, we can identify the root of where troubling patterns have begun and develop strategies to help you gain balance, strength, and personal fulfillment. I have experience working with people who are seeking meaning in their lives and are looking to create a full, creative life.
I welcome anyone who is looking to explore ways to improve their quality of life, whether it is due to life transitions, relationship conflicts, creative blocks, or managing emotional challenges. Through consistent and committed work together, we can identify the root of where troubling patterns have begun and develop strategies to help you gain balance, strength, and personal fulfillment. I have experience working with people who are seeking meaning in their lives and are looking to create a full, creative life.
As a psychologist, I help people address their struggles and reach their potential. I pay careful attention to the establishment of a safe, trusting environment where people feel heard, seen, and supported. I have come to recognize the issues that come along with our attempts to cope with challenges that life presents. We often use strategies that might have been useful in the past and are less helpful now. These patterns, often operating outside our immediate awareness, present as portals for us to access the enormous field of potential for lasting change which we aim to access collaboratively.
As a psychologist, I help people address their struggles and reach their potential. I pay careful attention to the establishment of a safe, trusting environment where people feel heard, seen, and supported. I have come to recognize the issues that come along with our attempts to cope with challenges that life presents. We often use strategies that might have been useful in the past and are less helpful now. These patterns, often operating outside our immediate awareness, present as portals for us to access the enormous field of potential for lasting change which we aim to access collaboratively.
If you are seeking therapy, you've most likely identified patterns in your life that you'd like to change. The path to this recognition is unique to each person, as is the process of therapy itself. My practice is devoted to helping people express their most authentic, creative selves, and to remain present while navigating life and its transitions. I have worked for over 30 years with people who struggle with addictions and self harm, and who have experienced profound trauma or challenging life stressors.
If you are seeking therapy, you've most likely identified patterns in your life that you'd like to change. The path to this recognition is unique to each person, as is the process of therapy itself. My practice is devoted to helping people express their most authentic, creative selves, and to remain present while navigating life and its transitions. I have worked for over 30 years with people who struggle with addictions and self harm, and who have experienced profound trauma or challenging life stressors.
According to C. G. Jung, “Every psychic advance ... arises from the suffering soul" (CW11, para 497). Living can be brutal and isolating, draining us of meaning and a positive sense of worth. Alone, you have been carrying those burdens too long. You’re searching for an informed, non-judgmental, compassionate listener. The search can be frustrating and overwhelming. You need someone who will hold your most private concerns and help identify effective and lasting solutions, to neutralize your suffering … someone who gets down to the root of your pain, not just the surface symptoms.
According to C. G. Jung, “Every psychic advance ... arises from the suffering soul" (CW11, para 497). Living can be brutal and isolating, draining us of meaning and a positive sense of worth. Alone, you have been carrying those burdens too long. You’re searching for an informed, non-judgmental, compassionate listener. The search can be frustrating and overwhelming. You need someone who will hold your most private concerns and help identify effective and lasting solutions, to neutralize your suffering … someone who gets down to the root of your pain, not just the surface symptoms.
I'm a therapist that specializes in trauma, C-PTSD and attachment wounding. I utilize a modern, integrative approach to help clients address and process how the trauma and painful events they've been through have negatively impacted their relationship to themselves and others. It can produce a lot of chronic stress and shame to act out this wounding unconsciously and I hope to create a therapeutic relationship that feels safe and resilient enough to explore these sensitive areas of our psyche. Through this work, we can help you quiet the chaos that arises when confronted with our social and emotional triggers.
I'm a therapist that specializes in trauma, C-PTSD and attachment wounding. I utilize a modern, integrative approach to help clients address and process how the trauma and painful events they've been through have negatively impacted their relationship to themselves and others. It can produce a lot of chronic stress and shame to act out this wounding unconsciously and I hope to create a therapeutic relationship that feels safe and resilient enough to explore these sensitive areas of our psyche. Through this work, we can help you quiet the chaos that arises when confronted with our social and emotional triggers.
Are you stuck in unhealthy patterns? Easily overwhelmed by emotions? Stressed, pressed, and depressed? Do you want to get life moving in the right direction? Are you looking for providers who understand the challenges unique to your experiences as a BIPOC person or member of the LGBTQ+ community? We are here to help! The world can be a scary place, but with us by your side, we can can build a life that makes you happy to wake up each morning. We will create a safe, compassionate space for you to explore your concerns, fears, and shame while giving you the tools to propel yourself forward and build a new world for yourself!
Are you stuck in unhealthy patterns? Easily overwhelmed by emotions? Stressed, pressed, and depressed? Do you want to get life moving in the right direction? Are you looking for providers who understand the challenges unique to your experiences as a BIPOC person or member of the LGBTQ+ community? We are here to help! The world can be a scary place, but with us by your side, we can can build a life that makes you happy to wake up each morning. We will create a safe, compassionate space for you to explore your concerns, fears, and shame while giving you the tools to propel yourself forward and build a new world for yourself!
In my sessions, I employ gestalt therapy techniques like chair work as well as guided imagery, utilizing expressive arts with movement/music/visual art/poetry and/or drama. In general, I am not aiming to hand-out quick fix with my therapy sessions. Instead, I lead them to realizations or self-guidance to help each person to step forward in his/her life.
In my sessions, I employ gestalt therapy techniques like chair work as well as guided imagery, utilizing expressive arts with movement/music/visual art/poetry and/or drama. In general, I am not aiming to hand-out quick fix with my therapy sessions. Instead, I lead them to realizations or self-guidance to help each person to step forward in his/her life.
Symptoms might point to our past, to the core conflicts which set limits on personal growth, but they're also a source of very real distress and difficulty in the present. I strive to balance analytic listening—equally for what isn’t as for what is said—with clinical pragmatism in pursuing treatment goals with a sense of urgency, while never foreclosing on opportunities for exploration. I use the breadth of skills at my disposal to attenuate, but not altogether dispense with, anxieties that speak to deeper, persistent issues which keep patients from flourishing or from feeling, and being, more fully themselves.
Symptoms might point to our past, to the core conflicts which set limits on personal growth, but they're also a source of very real distress and difficulty in the present. I strive to balance analytic listening—equally for what isn’t as for what is said—with clinical pragmatism in pursuing treatment goals with a sense of urgency, while never foreclosing on opportunities for exploration. I use the breadth of skills at my disposal to attenuate, but not altogether dispense with, anxieties that speak to deeper, persistent issues which keep patients from flourishing or from feeling, and being, more fully themselves.
Greetings! I am Dr. Melita T. Stancil, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I am passionate about providing practical and effective treatment that serves the individual as a whole person. My treatment for individuals and families is fueled by results from my own experience, scientific evidence and incorporating the patient’s values. In essence, each patient is cared for as a human being with unique needs. I received a Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical-Community Psychology at the University of South Carolina.
Greetings! I am Dr. Melita T. Stancil, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I am passionate about providing practical and effective treatment that serves the individual as a whole person. My treatment for individuals and families is fueled by results from my own experience, scientific evidence and incorporating the patient’s values. In essence, each patient is cared for as a human being with unique needs. I received a Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical-Community Psychology at the University of South Carolina.
I am an experienced and flexible psychologist/psychoanalyst who has been practicing for over 30 years. I find if my patients give treatment a chance, they usually have good results, that is, they have significantly greater control over their lives and problems (e.g. anxiety, depression, OCD, inter-personal problems, etc.). I accept Insurance, and my fees are adjusted to Income.
I am an experienced and flexible psychologist/psychoanalyst who has been practicing for over 30 years. I find if my patients give treatment a chance, they usually have good results, that is, they have significantly greater control over their lives and problems (e.g. anxiety, depression, OCD, inter-personal problems, etc.). I accept Insurance, and my fees are adjusted to Income.
I work with concerns including trauma, emotion dysregulation, personality disorders, suicidality and self-harm, substance use and other compulsive behaviors, self-esteem and relationship instability, and difficulties with loss.
Feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions, recurring crises, or patterns that haven’t shifted despite prior therapy? I specialize in working with adults, couples, and families who are navigating complex feelings, challenging relationships, and pivotal life transitions.
I am a co-founder and Director of the Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs at the Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center, where I teach, supervise, and practice intensive, short-term psychotherapy with individuals experiencing high levels of emotional distress. In my private practice, I offer both time-limited and open-ended treatment.
I work with concerns including trauma, emotion dysregulation, personality disorders, suicidality and self-harm, substance use and other compulsive behaviors, self-esteem and relationship instability, and difficulties with loss.
Feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions, recurring crises, or patterns that haven’t shifted despite prior therapy? I specialize in working with adults, couples, and families who are navigating complex feelings, challenging relationships, and pivotal life transitions.
I am a co-founder and Director of the Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs at the Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center, where I teach, supervise, and practice intensive, short-term psychotherapy with individuals experiencing high levels of emotional distress. In my private practice, I offer both time-limited and open-ended treatment.
I have a straightforward, problem-solving style that is also warm, genuine, and emotionally engaged. I have over ten years of experience working with adults and teenagers with a wide range of concerns, such as: stress-management, depression, anxiety, under-performance in school/work, relationship problems, difficulty navigating a life transition, and a general lack of fulfillment and satisfaction with life. A particular focus I have is teaching people how to handle strong emotions that can get in their way. Such emotions can also lead to other struggles such as self-destructive behaviors, difficulty with decision-making, and interpersonal problems.
I have a straightforward, problem-solving style that is also warm, genuine, and emotionally engaged. I have over ten years of experience working with adults and teenagers with a wide range of concerns, such as: stress-management, depression, anxiety, under-performance in school/work, relationship problems, difficulty navigating a life transition, and a general lack of fulfillment and satisfaction with life. A particular focus I have is teaching people how to handle strong emotions that can get in their way. Such emotions can also lead to other struggles such as self-destructive behaviors, difficulty with decision-making, and interpersonal problems.
I specialize in sex and sexuality related disorders (such as "sex addiction," sexual abuse, performance anxiety, & ED), trauma and stress related disorders (such as PTSD) from a variety of causes, mood disorders (such as Anxiety and Depression), and Cluster C personality disorders (OCPD, AVPD, & Dependent PD).
I work to meet people where they are and help them to unravel psychological problems that are negatively impacting their lives. My approach to therapy is collaborative and supportively confrontational. It's collaborative because I’ll explain what we’re doing and why, so that we can engage in the process together. It's supportively confrontational because something isn't working and needs to change. My goal is to help people to get back on the path towards happiness and living as well as they can.
I specialize in sex and sexuality related disorders (such as "sex addiction," sexual abuse, performance anxiety, & ED), trauma and stress related disorders (such as PTSD) from a variety of causes, mood disorders (such as Anxiety and Depression), and Cluster C personality disorders (OCPD, AVPD, & Dependent PD).
I work to meet people where they are and help them to unravel psychological problems that are negatively impacting their lives. My approach to therapy is collaborative and supportively confrontational. It's collaborative because I’ll explain what we’re doing and why, so that we can engage in the process together. It's supportively confrontational because something isn't working and needs to change. My goal is to help people to get back on the path towards happiness and living as well as they can.
Coping with life isn't always easy but can be more meaningful with someone to share your hopes and dreams with as well as your challenges and worries. Sometimes changes in moods and emotions can seem confusing and even scary in both ourselves and in others and make us question who we are and who the other person is. We are always in relationships with ourselves and with others at home, at work, in school, in our past and present. What and who do you want in your life? What brought you to where you are today and where do you want to go from here? Who do you want to be? These and other questions will be explored and entertained.
Coping with life isn't always easy but can be more meaningful with someone to share your hopes and dreams with as well as your challenges and worries. Sometimes changes in moods and emotions can seem confusing and even scary in both ourselves and in others and make us question who we are and who the other person is. We are always in relationships with ourselves and with others at home, at work, in school, in our past and present. What and who do you want in your life? What brought you to where you are today and where do you want to go from here? Who do you want to be? These and other questions will be explored and entertained.
I take an integrative approach to psychotherapy, addressing the interconnected needs of mind, body, and spirit. My work is grounded in the belief that healing and growth happen when we consider the whole person.
My goal is to empower and cultivate a compassionate and constructive view of the past, present, and future. By exploring the idea that we are the authors of our own narratives, we can begin to take intentional, proactive steps toward living the life we envision.
This approach has proven effective in relationship/family dynamics, conflicts, trauma (physical/sexual abuse), catastrophic events and patterns of addiction
I take an integrative approach to psychotherapy, addressing the interconnected needs of mind, body, and spirit. My work is grounded in the belief that healing and growth happen when we consider the whole person.
My goal is to empower and cultivate a compassionate and constructive view of the past, present, and future. By exploring the idea that we are the authors of our own narratives, we can begin to take intentional, proactive steps toward living the life we envision.
This approach has proven effective in relationship/family dynamics, conflicts, trauma (physical/sexual abuse), catastrophic events and patterns of addiction
I specialize in individual and couples therapy, particularly for people negotiating midlife crises and transitions. I can help you to understand yourself and other people better, and to find meaning for yourself in midlife and beyond. I give a regular talk at NYU School of Medicine on coping effectively with midlife challenges. I've also published an article on midlife issues in the Psychoanalytic Review (Oct. 2019). For couples work, broadly speaking, I have experience working with nonconventional relationships, and offer both pre-marital and divorce counseling.
I specialize in individual and couples therapy, particularly for people negotiating midlife crises and transitions. I can help you to understand yourself and other people better, and to find meaning for yourself in midlife and beyond. I give a regular talk at NYU School of Medicine on coping effectively with midlife challenges. I've also published an article on midlife issues in the Psychoanalytic Review (Oct. 2019). For couples work, broadly speaking, I have experience working with nonconventional relationships, and offer both pre-marital and divorce counseling.
Warm greetings. I am a NY-licensed Clinical Psychologist dedicated to helping people navigate their mental health journey with compassion and evidence-based practices. I have training in EMDR, CBT, ACT, and DBT. I am kind, dedicated, and empathic, and I am passionate about helping people understand the roots of their challenges. I use solution-focused approaches when appropriate and tailor my approach to each client’s needs, balancing strengths with strategies to work through difficulties.
Warm greetings. I am a NY-licensed Clinical Psychologist dedicated to helping people navigate their mental health journey with compassion and evidence-based practices. I have training in EMDR, CBT, ACT, and DBT. I am kind, dedicated, and empathic, and I am passionate about helping people understand the roots of their challenges. I use solution-focused approaches when appropriate and tailor my approach to each client’s needs, balancing strengths with strategies to work through difficulties.
Dr. Kim is a licensed psychoanalyst and a certified psycho-spiritual therapist. Besides his psychoanalytic background, Dr. Kim also was trained intensively in living Jesuit life over forty four years. From his psychoanalytic teachings at training Institutes and from his active Jesuit life, Dr. Kim has learned the fundamental queries of clinical and existential pangs in life. Psychological and medical issues, existential loss and life threatening challenges are always surrounding us. Dr. Kim knows the core symptoms of all dimensions of our life seating behind in disguised forms.
Dr. Kim is a licensed psychoanalyst and a certified psycho-spiritual therapist. Besides his psychoanalytic background, Dr. Kim also was trained intensively in living Jesuit life over forty four years. From his psychoanalytic teachings at training Institutes and from his active Jesuit life, Dr. Kim has learned the fundamental queries of clinical and existential pangs in life. Psychological and medical issues, existential loss and life threatening challenges are always surrounding us. Dr. Kim knows the core symptoms of all dimensions of our life seating behind in disguised forms.
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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.