Personality Disorders Therapists in New York, NY

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Massimo Balestri
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I treat a wide spectrum of conditions including mood and anxiety disorders (e.g., bipolar and depressive disorders, panic and phobias), ADHD, marital issues and PTSD. My niche is in personality disorders (e.g., borderline and narcissistic personality disorder). I have extensive experience treating trauma sequelas, dissociative disorders and helping individuals overcome grief. My practice also includes treatment of eating disorders in adults (e.g., bulimia) and parasuicidal behaviour. Although my practice is mainly guided by empirical modalities, I tend to approach each client in an eclectic manner to customize treatment as needed.
(914) 350-4086
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New York, NY 10024
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Muriel Radocchio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Utilizing evidence-based practices, I have extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, panic, personality disorders , trauma, anger, self-harming behavior, and adjustment distress.
We all have the need to feel supported and understood. Therapy should be constructive and transformative, as well as serve as an important, set aside time for self-care. We know how far the physical environment goes towards making you feel comfortable, and have a positive experience. No one wants the stress of a hectic waiting area before your session, and we have built a comfortable environment to make your therapy appointments feel like a weekly getaway from the hustle and bustle of New York City.
(551) 261-4061
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New York, NY 10010
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Mona Lee Yousef
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW NY, LCSW NJ, CASAC, CCDC, MAC
Verified
Verified
I am a dedicated, perceptive and highly competent clinician with 32 years experience. 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 have worked intensively and extensively with those struggling with (and/or recovering from) all forms of addictive disorders: alcohol/drugs, sexual compulsion, eating disorders, gambling. I am also strongly experienced in -- and sensitive to -- issues of grief, trauma, identity, illness as well as relational/attachment and sexual difficulties.
(718) 748-7484
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New York, NY 10120
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Brian Ellison
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Dr. Brian Ellison, Psy.D., received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Adler University in Chicago. He has worked with people across the lifespan from 6 to 65+, from a multitude of backgrounds such as veterans, unhoused individuals, and individuals within the legal system, within varied settings such as community mental health centers, hospitals, and VAs. Dr. Ellison has developed specialties working with trauma disorders, depression and anxiety, identity issues, characterological/ personality disorders , and general disruptions and transitions in life.
(347) 493-2315
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New York, NY 10016
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New Vision Therapy
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
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.
(917) 652-6923
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New York, NY 10010
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Erica Mantell Hamilton
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am intensively trained in DBT and and specialize in treating emotion dysregulation, complex trauma and dissociation, mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders , and relationship difficulties.
Do you feel you are riding an emotional rollercoaster? Alternatively, do you feel like you are living in auto-pilot, going through the motions in life without finding much satisfaction? Or maybe you are experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulty coping with past traumas, relationship or work difficulties, or are just feeling stuck. Although we may find ourselves surrounded by supportive family and friends, we may still feel alone and isolated in our distress. Pain in life may be unavoidable, but you don’t need to go through it alone.
(516) 701-2789
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New York, NY 10017
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Morty Rosenbaum
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified
Verified
As a psychoanalytic therapist with specialized training in personality disorders and both group and individual work, I will be a warm, active, 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.
(917) 999-0808
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New York, NY 10017
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Lucy Nonas-Barnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
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.
(929) 460-2025
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New York, NY 10016
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Mary F Ekwall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
I am NYS Board Qualified Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Family Therapist and NYS Certified Gestalt Psychotherapist specializing in bilingual (Spanish/English) adolescents and their families, couples and individuals suffering from relationship dysfunction, attachment trauma, self dys-regulation, intergenerational issues, mood disorders, trauma related disorders, addiction, personality disorders and problems with acculturation. As a professional I bring perseverance and dedication to my chosen field, as well as a deep regard for personal improvement and the hope that my dedication and sense of justice make even a small but meaningful difference in the lives of the families I treat. .
(646) 681-2983
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New York, NY 10003
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Sharlene Denise Jackson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a psychodynamically oriented, licensed clinical psychologist that specializes in treating depression, anxiety and personality disorders .
Whether you are looking for support to resolve a challenging problem that you have identified but just can't seem to resolve, experiencing interpersonal or family conflict or feel a lack of fulfillment in your life, I can help you to move forward. My academic and clinical training, maturity, more than two decades of experience and rich, as well as varied interpersonal experiences, allow me to provide a comfortable environment where you can achieve the insight and knowledge of self and others that will allow you to make the choices that will lead to greater self control, well being and life satisfaction.
(917) 633-7107
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New York, NY 10001
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Brittni Poster
Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Verified
Verified
My training experiences included the Center for Intensive Treatment of Personality Disorders , Mount Sinai, and Nassau University Medical Center.
We often underestimate the effect our past experiences have on our personality development, self-image, and relationship patterns. Together, we will bridge gaps between the past and present, and identify the patterns of behavior, coping, and interpersonal functioning that are no longer adaptive. My approach to therapy is non-judgmental, empathic, and candid with humoristic relief. I firmly believe that if therapy isn't challenging you, it isn't changing you. Our collaborative relationship is a supportive foundation to safely explore uncomfortable thoughts and feelings and promote a greater understanding of self and others.
(347) 289-7453
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New York, NY 10003
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Jill C. Delaney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified
Verified
I have advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy for people with personality disorders and am a Senior Fellow at The Personality Disorders Institute, New York Presbyterian Hospital.
I believe deeply in the power of therapy to help individuals change, grow and reach their potential in love and work and play. Difficulties with self-esteem, depression, anxiety and intimate relationships can be understood in a new way that empowers you to take greater control and initiative over your own life. We will work in a collaborative, empathic modality that brings a deeper understanding of yourself and the freedom to be all you can be.
(646) 583-3493
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New York, NY 10168
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Andrea Wainer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW-R, R
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Andrea Wainer has worked with people impacted by narcissistic spectrum disorders for her entire career. She provides support and coaching to victims of narcissistic abuse. She has worked and lived abroad (New York, Hong Kong, London, Singapore and Tokyo) with people divorcing narcissists. Andrea researches, trains, supervises, coaches and opines in judicial process involving character disordered individuals. She is equipped to identify and coach you to thrive during and after; smear campaigns, blame shifting, gas-lighting, PTSD, forum shopping, victim playing, projecting and other tactics used by character disordered people.
(914) 331-8079
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New York, NY 10001
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Elena Aristodemou
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC-LP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am trained in a variety of psychological treatments by current leaders in the field of psychology: Intensive Training in CBT for Personality Disorders at the Beck Institute for CBT in Philadelphia by Aaron Beck; Training in Gestalt Psychotherapy by Dr.
Individual therapy provides a safe environment where ones can learn about themself and have the opportunity to create a change in life (by identifying irrational core beliefs, identifying triggers, practice emotion regulation techniques, developing coping tools to use, understanding your behavioural patterns). I have launched in 2020 Altius Mind Institute, in Cyprus where I am currently working as a Clinical Psychologist. Fulfilling this dream and aspiration enabled me not only to develop as an individual, but also to contribute to society in general.
(516) 844-0051
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New York, NY 10003
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Lawrence Ian Reed
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I take a client-centered and cognitive behavioral approach to working with clients. I specialize in the treatment of mood disorders (particularly depression and anxiety) and personality disorders (specifically borderline personality disorder).
(646) 681-7207
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New York, NY 10018
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Werner S. Achatz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Areas of expertise include: Personality Disorders , Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Isolation and Loneliness, Trauma, Low Self-Esteem, Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Issues, Creative Blocks, Identity Issues, Separation, Loss and Grief, Relationship Conflicts, and Issues of Intimacy and Infidelity.
I am a licensed Psychologist and Psychoanalyst in private practice in New York City, specializing in individual and couples therapy since 2002. I focus on helping you to improve and enhance self-understanding, to learn how to make better decisions, and to live a happier and more satisfying life, with stronger self-determination, autonomy, and a greater sense of freedom. I am also a Staff Member at at the Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic of New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, where I specialize in the treatment of Personality Disorders , Depression, Anxiety, Dissociative Disorders, PTSD and Identity Issues.
(646) 392-7361
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New York, NY 10019
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Yifat Wassermann
Psychologist, PhD, MBA
Verified
Verified
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.
(201) 228-9501
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New York, NY 10023
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Ifat Knaan-Kostman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I address a wide variety of difficulties and issues in my practice, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship difficulties and personality disorders .
I believe that therapy can not only alleviate specific hardships or teach more compassionate self-care, but that therapy can be emotionally transformative. I practice this belief with rigor, I believe my role is to provide a supportive, yet challenging environment that fosters emotional well-being, new insights, and change. I am an active participant in the therapy session. Together we will be able to set therapeutic goals and follow a clear path to achieve them. I hold emotions and affect in the highest regard and pay particular attention to non-verbal communications.
(917) 934-3977
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New York, NY 10012
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David C Banthin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Professor at Mt Sinai Medical School, Supervising Psychologist at Center for Treatment of Personality Disorders , Faculty at William Alanson White Inst.
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.
(917) 207-8739
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New York, NY 10019
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Emily E Stowell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.
(315) 847-4661
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New York, NY 10065
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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.