Personality Disorders Therapists in Beachwood, OH
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Benjamin L Miller
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Working in both Clinical and Forensic psychology, I deliver targeted Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) Therapies to diverse client populations, tailored to the specific needs of each individual. I specialize in treating adolescents and adults with Mood Disorders (Anxiety, Depression), Behavioral Disorders (Oppositionality, Anger),
Personality Disorders
(Borderline,
Narcissistic
, Antisocial), and Sexual Dysfunction. In addition, I treat violent and non-violent criminal offenders, sex offenders, perpetrators of domestic violence, and various other forensic populations.
Taylor Smith
Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I have experience counseling those navigating a multitude of other challenges, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders,
personality disorders
, trauma/PTSD, life transitions, self-esteem, stress, self-harm, and suicidality.
My name is Taylor and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I earned my Bachelor degree in Psychology and Sociology from Cleveland State University and my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Kent State University. I have 4 years of experience supporting and working with adults struggling with eating disorders. I am passionate about educating others and advocating for individuals who are struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, body dissatisfaction, and body preoccupation. I believe in and follow a Health at Every Size (HAES) approach.
Megan Long
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, MSSA
Verified
Verified
Megan is experienced in working with adults experiencing severe mental health concerns, mood disorders,
personality disorders
, and trauma. She has extensive knowledge on trauma, trauma responses and the neurobiology of trauma, and has facilitated both individual and group counseling for individuals with these concerns. As a queer practitioner, Megan has experience leading both individual and group counseling for LGBTQIA+ populations who may be experiencing concerns related to identity. Megan is aligned and open to working with non-monogamous and alternative relationship styles and orientations.
Dr. Nancy Caito
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I assist adults, couples, families, and adolescents ages 14 and up having difficulties managing their lives due to emotional/mood disturbances, adjustment issues, and life transitions. My areas of experience include severe mental illness, self-harming behaviors, depression, anxiety,
personality disorders
, women’s issues, relationship and communication issues, substance abuse, anger, self-esteem, grief and loss issues, couples counseling, parent child relationship counseling, parenting, adjustment issues, family counseling, and adolescent concerns.
Karen Kernberg Bardenstein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My research in
narcissistic
personality in children and adolescents has enriched my clinical work as well.
My specialties include childhood problems with toileting, sleep, emotional and behavioral adjustment and divorce. I work individually with adults and couples, particularly with relationship issues and divorce. I provide mediation/parenting coordination for high conflict parents. The impact of divorce and death on the family is particularly painful for children and for parents who are trying to navigate their own survival.
Bonnie Miller Ladds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LCSW, CDC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Specialties include treating trauma, anxiety, depression,
personality disorders
, sexual health, sexual addiction, women’s issues, work, relationship issues, separation and divorce.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Afraid of the future? Are you stuck or spinning? Don't know what to do first? You don't need to go at it alone. Please don't. I get it, all the fears, but more importantly, the hope. Get support from a qualified, experienced professional and gain the confidence and ability to handle the complex decisions in your life. Welcome to Focus Forward.Divorce Coaching & Therapy.
Waitlist for new clients
Duncan Simpson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LICDC
Verified
Verified
Please note that Duncan has a waitlist at this time. Duncan is currently seeing clients through teletherapy only during evening hours through Grow Well Cleveland. Duncan has experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds who are healing from depression, PTSD, anxiety, trauma, life-adjustment issues, interpersonal difficulties, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder,
personality disorders
, and other mental health issues. Duncan also has profound experience specifically working with veterans and individuals who are struggling with substance use issues. He also has specialized licensing in providing chemical dependency therapy.
Lori L. King
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a mental health professional, I’ve worked in the field of psychology for many years. I have experience with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in trauma recovery, grief/bereavement,
personality disorders
, anxiety related disorders, mood disorders, relationship difficulties and obsessive-compulsive disorders. I’m a life-long learner and I support in a wholistic approach to mental health wellness. I also support that we are all much more than just the sum of our parts. I’m extensively trained in the psychodynamic, existential - humanistic, and cognitive behavioral schools of psychological thought.
Rimvydas Augis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
People are hostages of their unremembered past - past attachments, traumas, deprivations and coping strategies. Many of these strategies were necessary for survival and adaptation in the past, but later they became useless. When later in life the unremembered past is repeated, it limits a person's freedom, creativity and happiness. One usually needs help with understanding and undoing these old, repetitive and often ineffective strategies aimed at dealing with anxiety and life.
Natalie Jernigan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, ATR
Verified
Verified
If you have felt overwhelmed with intense emotions, hopeless, numb, had struggles connecting with others or acted in ways that are inconsistent with your values, we can work on recovering the parts of your life that bring you a sense of fulfilment and emotional freedom. I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety, trauma. I am committed to form collaborative relationships, providing concrete skills, and working on rebuilding a life worth living and sharing.
Psychology Partners of Ohio, LTD
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
At Psychology Partners of Ohio we conduct comprehensive Forensic Evaluations for juveniles and adults referred by attorneys, courts, government agencies, private sector businesses, and self-referrals. We provide direct feedback to the referring party and render thorough forensic reports including responses to specific referral questions, diagnostic determinations, and treatment recommendations. Expert Testimony services are also available.
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LICDC, LPCC
Verified
Verified
You want a therapist who is passionate & loves people, who has multiple, not singular experiences, who believes in therapy enough to go themselves. I go as preventive medicine. Originally from NYC, have always had friends, associates, relationships with persons from every culture. This has been extremely valuable in developing my clinical skills and ability to understand and help a wide variety of people from various backgrounds. The next invaluable contribution to my clinical skills is my Mother, Elizabeth, who taught me, "Everyone I know knows something I don't." This makes every single person of unique intrinsic value.
Lola A Whatley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
Verified
I desire to assist people to live an abundant life by gaining skills to cope with life’s challenges. I strive to empower people to overcome cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and social challenges by increasing their coping, stress management, and conflict resolution skills. I am honored God has permitted me to use my professional experiences and faith to provided personalized techniques to assist people to heal from the emotional scars of grief, guilt, shame, rejection, and remorse to achieve their personal, professional, social, and family goals.
Christian James Mixon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, CIMHP, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
God has given us a purpose, a vision, and a mission! As someone who has experienced adversities, I have used my own experiences to empower, and strengthen others. I will admit I do not know everything. I say this because you know your story better than I. If you allow me access to know your story, we can grow together. I acknowledge that trust is an important part in any relationship to develop so do not trust me until I have earned it. My hope is that through partnership, engagement, patience, love, understanding, respect, kindness, and teamwork we can work towards healing and self-empowerment. "Please Email if you see Waitlist" !
Waitlist for new clients
Yael Y Greenberg
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work with my clients to provide relief from emotional pain and to address their struggles in life. The goal is to increase self-awareness and to provide tools for better coping and functioning. I believe that every individual has the capacity to heal and to increase their sense of balance and well-being. I find that people who choose to engage in the process of psychotherapy can achieve a richer, more meaningful and more productive life. I work with people who struggle with different life challenges including but not limited to, depression, anxiety, life transitions, loss and bereavement, trauma and relationship difficulties.
Michael B Leach
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
It has been my privilege to help people develop lives that are deeply meaningful and emotionally satisfying. Psychotherapy is not a set of tricks or techniques. Rather, it is a personal relationship that affects people on a number of levels. Most of my clients come away from the process with some new practical skills and new, more adaptive ways of looking at life. They also hone their capacities to look at themselves, with more insight and greater self-understanding.
Particularly rewarding for me has been my work with families, assisting them in healing from the wounds and fractures of divorce.
Not accepting new clients
Kate Kortanek
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, ATR-BC
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor and board certified art therapist specialized in the treatment of traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety. Other treatable concerns I work with include general mood and relational difficulty, life adjustments, family dynamics, grief, poor relationship with food, low self-worth, maladaptive behaviors, and compulsions. It is my belief that we are all worthy of self-love and fulfillment, but may have been hindered in some way in our lives to believe this to be true. If your path feels dark I am the flashlight that offers guidance, clarity, and support as you find your way through.
Waitlist for new clients
Sheri R. Stevens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
The gift of therapy is an opportunity to feel different. Maybe to gain a felt sense of joy, peace and contentment. What does that mean? Many may have tried “talk therapy” alone. Although “talking” through life experiences can be helpful, it is often discovered that there is a felt sense to the issues that words cannot get through alone. Often resulting in not feeling better. The basis of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) is that along with talk therapy it incorporates identifying where the feeling is physically located and more importantly, somatically felt. How the body is responding to the actual memory.
Christopher J. Amato, Ph.D.
Counselor, PhD, LPCC-S, LICDC
Verified
Verified
It is my feeling that all people have an innate need to succeed in life and to discover and better understand their human potential and purpose. It is also my feeling that growth occurs when we look inward. Through thoughtful introspection, the human spirit has the opportunity to evolve and actualize in both our conscious and unconscious lives.
Beth M Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a licensed independent social worker with a PhD in psychology (academic degree). My humanistic approach engages clients in active collaboration on the content/direction of therapy. I strive to make the therapeutic space & time warm, welcoming, & safe, to provide clients the ability to focus on problems. I have extensive experience working within healthcare & hospice environments, & have a strong understanding of medical issues. I utilize strengths-based approaches in counseling individuals, couples, & families. Techniques are based on therapies including; EMDR, mindfulness, acceptance, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, narrative, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, & client-centered therapy. My dissertation focused on existential suffering at end of life.
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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.