Personality Disorders Therapists in New York, NY

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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. .

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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 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.