Personality Disorders Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
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Marlyn Mooney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I seek to create a compassionate, supportive, safe space for collaborative growth and positive change. My role as a therapist is to authentically guide and support you through your healing. We embark on this journey side by side. You are not alone. It is important to recognize that what works for you may change with time. I work with young teens and adults on issues related to trauma, anxiety, depression, sex and relationships, identity issues, loss, suicidal ideations, and
personality disorders
. If you’re struggling with some of these issues, then we can get you the help you need to reduce your symptoms, get better, and flourish.
Robert Kuehl
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Robert Kuehl is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has enjoyed working with adolescents and adults in helping them live with a variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, physical/psychological trauma, psychosis,
personality disorders
, anger, relationship problems, life transitions, grief, and many others. Robert has 8 years of experience in the mental health field. Robert completed his bachelor’s degree at Temple University and his master’s degree in Clinical Counseling at Eastern University.
Maria Ximena Cortada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in anxiety and depressive disorders, codependency and relationship issues, self-esteem, phase of life transitions,
personality disorders
, and forensics among others.
Hi, my name is Maria Ximena, a licensed psychotherapist, that's passionate about improving the lives of others by fostering mental health well-being. If you're seeking a therapist that works with you side by side, focusing on your strengths while intervening in areas that need attention, then you are in the right place.
Dan Livney
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I also work with patients who have
personality disorders
, which are patterns of having unsatisfying personal relationships.
How does the "talking cure" help? It might have even been called the "listening cure." Having a helpful and supportive ear is something many people find they need at various transition points in their lives. Having a safe place to talk, in a warm and supportive environment, is crucial. The tool of our work is the relationship and, as research has shown, is the most important predictor of success in psychotherapy. I enjoy working with my patients as they seek to find their way to a richer and more fulfilling life.
Lauren Renee DeTurk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have over 23 years of experience in the mental health field specializing in the treatment of all anxiety disorders, mood disorders,
personality disorders
, eating disorders, PTSD, and substance abuse disorders.
My ideal client would be one who wants to change destructive beliefs and is willing to work on their goals in therapy. Their issues would be challenges related to having mood disorders, anxiety disorders,
personality disorders
, eating disorders, or substance abuse disorders. Their needs would be someone to listen to them and challenge their faulty beliefs and cognitive distortions. Their goals would be to improve their overall coping, communication, and stress levels.
Susan Schack
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals and couples who struggle with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, and
personality disorders
.
Choosing a therapist is a difficult decision. Instead of telling you how I work, I decided to ask some of my patients to describe it in their words. "Susan is so down to earth that I feel like I'm talking to a good friend." "She really cares about her patients." "She makes it easy to talk about things that are very difficult to say out loud." "She is non-judgemental, kind, intelligent and professional." "After working with Susan my life is now moving in a positive direction." "Most importantly she has helped me to parlay the skills we've worked on into my life."
Alisa Stamps
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
You look in the mirror and see the "bad" traits. That you're not thin enough, not smart enough, not "good" enough. You realize that these traits were projected there by someone else--a past partner, or maybe even a parent. You want to recover from perhaps a lifetime of emotional pain and
narcissistic
abuse but you don't know where to begin...I specialize in treating individuals who are adult children of narcissists, and those who may be struggling with disordered eating and body image issues. I can support you in developing your inner strengths so that when you look in the mirror it will be your true self staring back at you.
Sonya Chartoff
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MT-BC
Verified
Verified
Hi! My name is Sonya and I am a licensed professional counselor and board certified music therapist working with adults dealing with mental health, life transitions, and substance abuse. I have seven years of experience working in both inpatient mental health and substance abuse rehab settings. I have experience working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, substance abuse disorders, post traumatic stress disorder,
personality disorders
, and eating disorders. I am passionate about working with the LGBT population and other marginalized communities to support their overall mental health goals through affirming care.
Valerie Anne Davis
I specialize in Anger Management, Depression, Finding Happiness,
Personality Disorders
such as ADHD, Autism, and OCD, Relationships, Grief, Self-Esteem, Marriage, Self-Defeat, etc.
I specialize in helping clients to become focused as they set their goals through the challenging events that is taking place in their lives.
I help them to see that they do not have to be in fear when it comes to setting their goals. They can relax while setting their goals one at a time at a pace that is comfortable for them.
Allison Jessar
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am skilled in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and
personality disorders
, though I am open to working with a vast array of life issues.
You don't need to live an unsatisfied life. If you feel like you are stuck in the same old patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating, it is a good time to begin your journey in therapy. My goal in therapy is to help guide you toward a deeper understanding of who you are, what you do, and the impact of your important life experiences. In gaining critical insights, you will begin to feel a greater sense of control over life; you may even encounter a profound sense of relief in being freed from old patterns and finding new ways of relating to yourself and others.
Valerie Saxton
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, eating disorders,
personality disorders
, self-criticism, self-injury, couples therapy, sexual identity, and spirituality.
I believe that every individual has the wisdom to know how to heal themselves and the courage to face life's challenges and grow from them. It is my job, as a therapist, to help you connect with this innate wisdom and courage. In therapy, I work to create a space where you can feel safe, understood, and cared for. Within this space, we will explore your current difficulties and challenges. We will address these challenges in ways that fit you and that build upon your unique strengths and personality.
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Dr. Christopher Deussing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, C-DBT
Verified
15 Endorsed
Verified
15 Endorsed
For 20+ years, Dr. Deussing has helped many people cope with a wide variety of psychological presentations including mood disorders, psychosis, trauma, grief, addiction and
personality disorders
. He is a "technical integrationist" fluent in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Contemporary Psychoanalysis. Dr. Deussing is a creative clinician utilizing a humanistic, action-oriented, and client-centered approach. He is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Colorado, Florida, and Hawaii.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Thomas A Bartlett
Psychologist, MA, FIPA
Verified
Verified
Covid-19: Meet by Zoom or in person. For over 30 years, I have offered attentive and thoughtful psychotherapy and psychoanalysis in a comfortable home office with a private waiting area. My style has been described as welcoming, engaging, flexible and "serious yet playful". I work with a wide range of problems: work and relationships struggles, depression, anxiety, insomnia, alcohol abuse, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder,
personality disorders
and many other matters people bring up. I am slow to recommend medication, but work in concert with a number of psychiatrists should either of us believe medication might be beneficial.
Teisha Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP, CGS
Verified
Verified
I have worked with adults & adolescents on trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, relationship issues, behavior modification, inner child issues, self-esteem issues, substance abuse, parent-child interactions, anxiety, depression,
personality disorders
, relationship issues, abandonment, stress management, identity disorders, and Adult Children of Alcoholics issues.
A great deal of my professional practice has been working with individuals, groups, couples and families, substance abuse, and LGBTQIA+ populations. I understand that no single approach is the right one for everyone & it is important to meet each person where they are. I believe it is important to tailor the therapy approach to each individual. As such, I use various approaches, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy, EMDR, Person-Centered, & Gottman Method for couples therapy. Let me help you get unstuck & develop skills to improve in the ways you would like.
Samantha Palmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania and Delaware specializing in treating individuals with eating disorders and body image concerns as well as substance misuse. I also have experience working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma,
personality disorders
, and relationship difficulties. I work with adolescents, adults, and families and have a passion for working with athletes as a former collegiate rower myself.
Sara Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am completing my internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and working to incorporate mindfulness into trauma work. I have worked with men and women in substance abuse recovery and the treatment of developmental disorders for 7 years, which involves trauma work and spirituality. I also led a group for adults with ADHD for 3 years with a national organization CHADD. I work with trauma and related disorders, ACoA recovery, PTSD, Developmental disorders, and certain
personality disorders
. I work with survivors of domestic and
narcissistic
abuse and I am developing a group for survivors of intimate partner violence.
Estadt Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
We are a group of clinical psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We treat a very wide array of problems, and work with all age groups, from children through seniors. We are focused on providing a warm and supportive environment and tailoring our treatment to your individual needs, drawing on well-supported interventions. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse,
personality disorders
, and interpersonal problems are some of the many issues with which we can help.
Sarah Marie Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSW, MA, LPC, CFRC
Verified
Verified
I work from a humanistic approach, but believe in being holistic and pulling from a variety of counseling theories and techniques to meet clients where they are at. I work with children and adults from diverse backgrounds and with a ranges of concerns. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma,
personality disorders
, dual diagnosis clients, etc. I have a special interest in military, first responders, and children from the child welfare system. I believe that counseling is a partnership of sorts and try to help individual meet their full potential by understanding their life experiences from their perspective.
Jeremy Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
Welcoming new clients! I provide therapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, loss, ,relationship issues, self esteem, sexual identity issues, and
personality disorders
, just to name a few. I want to guide you to happier, more fulfilling life by helping you process unmet needs, unrealized goals, whether that be carefully examining abuse and conflict in the home where you grew up, or whether it stems from the extreme challenges life can throw anyone's way.
Not accepting new clients
Michael R. Bridges
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Bridges has presented at both national and international conferences on topics as diverse as the treatment and assessment of severe
personality disorders
to the subtle emotional expressions that predict marital discord and divorce.
Dr. Michael R. Bridges is a licensed psychologist and former associate professor & director of psychological services at Temple University. He was also an assistant professor & director of an inpatient Dialectical Behavior Unit at UNC-Chapel Hill & an adjunct professor in Family & Couples Therapy at Jefferson University. He has done research & published in professional journals on how people resolve painful issues in therapy related to attachment injuries in their past such as betrayals in relationships and childhood trauma. He is sought out by other psychotherapists for supervision and consultation. He is also the therapist that other therapists turn to for therapy.
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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.