Personality Disorders Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
I am a licensed psychologist with 35 years experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, sexual and relationship issues, and the effects of personality disorders.
I offer psychotherapy to help you change damaging or unhealthy behaviors that affect your relationships with others and with yourself. It is possible to become aware of the causes and reduce or stop your disturbing and upsetting behaviors and make more healthy and satisfying choices.
I am a licensed psychologist with 35 years experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, sexual and relationship issues, and the effects of personality disorders.
I offer psychotherapy to help you change damaging or unhealthy behaviors that affect your relationships with others and with yourself. It is possible to become aware of the causes and reduce or stop your disturbing and upsetting behaviors and make more healthy and satisfying choices.
Therapy is the fight for autonomy over our decisions and our strengths-based connections in the aftermath. The universal social work tradition is to build practice based on reciprocity, continuity of care, consent, and affirmation. Therapists build supportive networks through community-based knowledge, interrelationships and love. We labor for access to self determination over our own identities and communities at large. We take a holistic view of the self through a social context, and work to create open and dynamic spaces and roles for ourselves and each other. This must include confronting stigma, isolation and disconnection.
Therapy is the fight for autonomy over our decisions and our strengths-based connections in the aftermath. The universal social work tradition is to build practice based on reciprocity, continuity of care, consent, and affirmation. Therapists build supportive networks through community-based knowledge, interrelationships and love. We labor for access to self determination over our own identities and communities at large. We take a holistic view of the self through a social context, and work to create open and dynamic spaces and roles for ourselves and each other. This must include confronting stigma, isolation and disconnection.
I specialize in the treatment of personality disorders, particularly borderline and narcissistic presentations — including difficulties with perception management, status sensitivity, and ego vulnerability.
My approach is pragmatic and compassionate. I’m trained in evidence-based therapies including DBT, TFP, ACT, CBT, and psychodynamic models, and I draw from these frameworks to tailor our work to your individual needs, goals, and learning style. We can adhere to a protocol or borrow upon multiple elements to make something that works for you.
I specialize in the treatment of personality disorders, particularly borderline and narcissistic presentations — including difficulties with perception management, status sensitivity, and ego vulnerability.
My approach is pragmatic and compassionate. I’m trained in evidence-based therapies including DBT, TFP, ACT, CBT, and psychodynamic models, and I draw from these frameworks to tailor our work to your individual needs, goals, and learning style. We can adhere to a protocol or borrow upon multiple elements to make something that works for you.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling like life is chaotic and overwhelming. Despite their best efforts, they find themselves stuck in cycles of depression, intense mood swings, and emotional pain triggered by even small situations. Relationships often feel strained, with moments of anger, disconnection, or emptiness. Some turn to self-destructive behaviors—like drinking too much or hurting themselves—in an attempt to cope or regain control.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling like life is chaotic and overwhelming. Despite their best efforts, they find themselves stuck in cycles of depression, intense mood swings, and emotional pain triggered by even small situations. Relationships often feel strained, with moments of anger, disconnection, or emptiness. Some turn to self-destructive behaviors—like drinking too much or hurting themselves—in an attempt to cope or regain control.
Hello! I am Jessica and I am a licensed professional counselor specializing in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, co-occuring treatment, and trauma. I work with adolescents and adults in achieving their goals in a client-centered environment.
Hello! I am Jessica and I am a licensed professional counselor specializing in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, co-occuring treatment, and trauma. I work with adolescents and adults in achieving their goals in a client-centered environment.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am located in and licensed through Pennsylvania, with 9 years of experience. I help individuals of all ages who are seeking support, develop and move toward goals to improve their lives and increase joy. I hope that through working together you can achieve your individualized therapy goals and feel satisfied with your life.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am located in and licensed through Pennsylvania, with 9 years of experience. I help individuals of all ages who are seeking support, develop and move toward goals to improve their lives and increase joy. I hope that through working together you can achieve your individualized therapy goals and feel satisfied with your life.
My name is Ashley and I'm a board certified art therapist and licensed professional counselor. I enjoy regular hikes, camping, creating art, and home cooked meals.
My name is Ashley and I'm a board certified art therapist and licensed professional counselor. I enjoy regular hikes, camping, creating art, and home cooked meals.
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of challenges like trauma, grief, emotion dysregulation, self-harm and relationship struggles? Does it cast a shadow over your day-to-day life, leaving you exhausted and wondering if life could be better? In challenging times many share similar feelings of uncertainty about overcoming difficulties, but there is hope and answers. Hope is the ability to see light despite darkness, and achieving balance and fulfillment shouldn't be arduous. I'm here to guide you through, offering assurance that you can find peace even in challenging times.
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of challenges like trauma, grief, emotion dysregulation, self-harm and relationship struggles? Does it cast a shadow over your day-to-day life, leaving you exhausted and wondering if life could be better? In challenging times many share similar feelings of uncertainty about overcoming difficulties, but there is hope and answers. Hope is the ability to see light despite darkness, and achieving balance and fulfillment shouldn't be arduous. I'm here to guide you through, offering assurance that you can find peace even in challenging times.
My work centers around helping clients heal from traumatic experiences by learning to cope with symptoms and behaviors associated with trauma and related mental health diagnoses including anxiety, depression, OCD, and mood and personality disorders.
You can expect to feel heard, validated, and supported as we begin to explore the patterns which may be keeping you stuck. We will then identify your goals as we work together so that you can gain the knowledge, insight, and tools to understand yourself and your personal strengths while building resiliency so that you can live life on your own terms.
My work centers around helping clients heal from traumatic experiences by learning to cope with symptoms and behaviors associated with trauma and related mental health diagnoses including anxiety, depression, OCD, and mood and personality disorders.
You can expect to feel heard, validated, and supported as we begin to explore the patterns which may be keeping you stuck. We will then identify your goals as we work together so that you can gain the knowledge, insight, and tools to understand yourself and your personal strengths while building resiliency so that you can live life on your own terms.
The truth will set you free"... I became a therapist because I believe that through relationship, listening, and talking, a tremendous amount of healing can take place in a person's life. I believe in people and the potential for change and growth in their lives. I see therapy as a partnership in facilitating that change. I help people to free themselves from various things that hold them down, guilt, anger, shame, addictions, anxiety... I attempt to help people establish a more solid foundation of self worth, balance, love and flexibility to be able to negotiate the world, their relationships and themselves more successfully.
The truth will set you free"... I became a therapist because I believe that through relationship, listening, and talking, a tremendous amount of healing can take place in a person's life. I believe in people and the potential for change and growth in their lives. I see therapy as a partnership in facilitating that change. I help people to free themselves from various things that hold them down, guilt, anger, shame, addictions, anxiety... I attempt to help people establish a more solid foundation of self worth, balance, love and flexibility to be able to negotiate the world, their relationships and themselves more successfully.
Hi there, I'm Kirsten!
Do you miss being in control of your emotions? Do you struggle with racing thoughts, a lack of motivation, or low self confidence? Ready to make yourself a priority again? I am here to help! As a Licensed therapist specializing in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma and self-esteem, I can help you get back into the driver's seat of your emotional roller coaster called life.
Hi there, I'm Kirsten!
Do you miss being in control of your emotions? Do you struggle with racing thoughts, a lack of motivation, or low self confidence? Ready to make yourself a priority again? I am here to help! As a Licensed therapist specializing in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma and self-esteem, I can help you get back into the driver's seat of your emotional roller coaster called life.
I specialize in helping adults navigate a range of complex challenges, including mood disorders, personality disorders, addictions and recovery, healing from trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, and life changes such as career changes and relationship endings.
There are times in life when people can benefit from some extra support and guidance. Through my work, I hope to help people to gain a clearer understanding of themselves and their circumstances. With over two decades of experience as a psychotherapist, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space built on the power of a healing therapeutic relationship. I believe that genuine connection and trust are the foundations upon which meaningful change occurs.
I specialize in helping adults navigate a range of complex challenges, including mood disorders, personality disorders, addictions and recovery, healing from trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, and life changes such as career changes and relationship endings.
There are times in life when people can benefit from some extra support and guidance. Through my work, I hope to help people to gain a clearer understanding of themselves and their circumstances. With over two decades of experience as a psychotherapist, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space built on the power of a healing therapeutic relationship. I believe that genuine connection and trust are the foundations upon which meaningful change occurs.
I am a licensed psychologist and an attorney with a specialty in forensic psychology. I conduct ethical training for mental health professionals throughout the United States. I have published extensively in the overlap area of psychology and law.
I am a licensed psychologist and an attorney with a specialty in forensic psychology. I conduct ethical training for mental health professionals throughout the United States. I have published extensively in the overlap area of psychology and law.
Starting therapy is a brave, tender, and deeply personal step. I’m a relational psychotherapist who works with a warm, attuned, & direct approach. I specialize in working with people who feel like they missed the ‘guidebook to life’- sensitive, thoughtful individuals navigating traumas, depression, anxiety, unwanted relational patterns, chronic illness, the helping professions, & the messy transition into parenthood. Your sensitivity isn’t a flaw; it’s a gift… But without support, it can feel overwhelming, even painful. My role is to help you untangle emotions, make sense of the chaos, & build the tools you were never given.
Starting therapy is a brave, tender, and deeply personal step. I’m a relational psychotherapist who works with a warm, attuned, & direct approach. I specialize in working with people who feel like they missed the ‘guidebook to life’- sensitive, thoughtful individuals navigating traumas, depression, anxiety, unwanted relational patterns, chronic illness, the helping professions, & the messy transition into parenthood. Your sensitivity isn’t a flaw; it’s a gift… But without support, it can feel overwhelming, even painful. My role is to help you untangle emotions, make sense of the chaos, & build the tools you were never given.
Hi, I'm Erica. My practice is grounded in a thoughtful fusion of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a genuine appreciation for the complexities of human emotions. Through empathetic guidance and professional expertise, I create a safe haven for individuals looking to navigate their paths towards personal growth.
Hi, I'm Erica. My practice is grounded in a thoughtful fusion of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a genuine appreciation for the complexities of human emotions. Through empathetic guidance and professional expertise, I create a safe haven for individuals looking to navigate their paths towards personal growth.
I specialize in helping adults navigate a range of complex challenges, including mood disorders, personality disorders, addictions and recovery, healing from trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, and life changes such as career changes and relationship endings.
There are times in life when people can benefit from some extra support and guidance. Through my work, I hope to help people to gain a clearer understanding of themselves and their circumstances. With over two decades of experience as a psychotherapist, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space built on the power of a healing therapeutic relationship. I believe that genuine connection and trust are the foundations upon which meaningful change occurs.
I specialize in helping adults navigate a range of complex challenges, including mood disorders, personality disorders, addictions and recovery, healing from trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, and life changes such as career changes and relationship endings.
There are times in life when people can benefit from some extra support and guidance. Through my work, I hope to help people to gain a clearer understanding of themselves and their circumstances. With over two decades of experience as a psychotherapist, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space built on the power of a healing therapeutic relationship. I believe that genuine connection and trust are the foundations upon which meaningful change occurs.
I specialize in treating personality disorders, intersectional identity stress, managing crises, and antisocial tendencies.
I believe that the better someone understands their experiences, the better they are able to understand themselves and the larger story of their identity. Our work together will involve being curious not only of what's being said but also what's not being said, resisted, or minimized. We may start to notice discrepancies that provoke insight. A deeper level of understanding of your experiences results in a more integrated sense of self. Changes in the way we understand ourselves and the interactions that fill our lives have a profound impact on the decisions we make and how we then live our lives.
I specialize in treating personality disorders, intersectional identity stress, managing crises, and antisocial tendencies.
I believe that the better someone understands their experiences, the better they are able to understand themselves and the larger story of their identity. Our work together will involve being curious not only of what's being said but also what's not being said, resisted, or minimized. We may start to notice discrepancies that provoke insight. A deeper level of understanding of your experiences results in a more integrated sense of self. Changes in the way we understand ourselves and the interactions that fill our lives have a profound impact on the decisions we make and how we then live our lives.
You don't have to suffer alone. There is help. We can work together so that you experience a more fulfilled life. I work with clients on issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, spiritual issues, and loss and grief. I can also help clients struggling with trauma, ADHD, and sleep difficulties. Primarily I use a psychodynamic perspective, appreciating the underlying causes to the difficulties we face. I also integrate techniques from other approaches, such as gestalt, emotion-focused therapy, short-term psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral therapy, depending on the client's unique problems and goals.
You don't have to suffer alone. There is help. We can work together so that you experience a more fulfilled life. I work with clients on issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, spiritual issues, and loss and grief. I can also help clients struggling with trauma, ADHD, and sleep difficulties. Primarily I use a psychodynamic perspective, appreciating the underlying causes to the difficulties we face. I also integrate techniques from other approaches, such as gestalt, emotion-focused therapy, short-term psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral therapy, depending on the client's unique problems and goals.
I am the ideal therapist for anyone looking to manage the present-day crises they're experiencing and/or look inward and reflect on how the past is impacting the present. If you're looking to process your pains or traumas from the past, develop new coping skills, deeply explore your feelings, strengthen your relationship with yourself and/or others and do so with more than only words (such as through music, art, body-work, etc), then I may be the right therapist for you! If you are open to co-creating therapy goals with me and building safety and trust in our sessions together, I hope you'll reach out!
I am the ideal therapist for anyone looking to manage the present-day crises they're experiencing and/or look inward and reflect on how the past is impacting the present. If you're looking to process your pains or traumas from the past, develop new coping skills, deeply explore your feelings, strengthen your relationship with yourself and/or others and do so with more than only words (such as through music, art, body-work, etc), then I may be the right therapist for you! If you are open to co-creating therapy goals with me and building safety and trust in our sessions together, I hope you'll reach out!
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of challenges like trauma, grief, emotion dysregulation, self-harm and relationship struggles? Does it cast a shadow over your day-to-day life, leaving you exhausted and wondering if life could be better? In challenging times many share similar feelings of uncertainty about overcoming difficulties, but there is hope and answers. Hope is the ability to see light despite darkness, and achieving balance and fulfillment shouldn't be arduous. I'm here to guide you through, offering assurance that you can find peace even in challenging times.
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of challenges like trauma, grief, emotion dysregulation, self-harm and relationship struggles? Does it cast a shadow over your day-to-day life, leaving you exhausted and wondering if life could be better? In challenging times many share similar feelings of uncertainty about overcoming difficulties, but there is hope and answers. Hope is the ability to see light despite darkness, and achieving balance and fulfillment shouldn't be arduous. I'm here to guide you through, offering assurance that you can find peace even in challenging times.
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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.