Personality Disorders Therapists in 10118
Deborah Karnbad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R, BCD, CGP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10118 (Online Only)
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. Most of the time it's for depression or anxiety. I work with people in the moment, and help them get out of old patterns and narratives, causing these symptoms. As William Faulkner said, "The past is not dead, it's not even past." Helping individuals develop a "new map" for their lives is my goal. The driving force in therapy, and the road to sustainable success, is to see yourself in a world that is just not about you.
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. Most of the time it's for depression or anxiety. I work with people in the moment, and help them get out of old patterns and narratives, causing these symptoms. As William Faulkner said, "The past is not dead, it's not even past." Helping individuals develop a "new map" for their lives is my goal. The driving force in therapy, and the road to sustainable success, is to see yourself in a world that is just not about you.
Marcus M. Silverman
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MA, LP, NCPsyA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10118
Psychotherapy is, most honestly, a very remarkable and often surprising kind of 'conversation.' The distinction being that when we have a 'conversation,' we only know where it will begin, but not where it will end. The 'getting there,' the movement toward 'the end,' is often a thought-provoking, pleasurable, funny, sad, profound experience that changes people in wholly positive ways. When therapist and patient develop a good working relationship, transformative things can happen. My work centers around creating a serious, useful, and private space to begin exploring the depths of what causes you to suffer, or feel misunderstood.
Psychotherapy is, most honestly, a very remarkable and often surprising kind of 'conversation.' The distinction being that when we have a 'conversation,' we only know where it will begin, but not where it will end. The 'getting there,' the movement toward 'the end,' is often a thought-provoking, pleasurable, funny, sad, profound experience that changes people in wholly positive ways. When therapist and patient develop a good working relationship, transformative things can happen. My work centers around creating a serious, useful, and private space to begin exploring the depths of what causes you to suffer, or feel misunderstood.
Braulio Pimentel
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10118
It is through congruence, a genuine ability to empathize and to be compassionate, that I believe is how an organic developing therapeutic relationship manifests. My style’s core foundation revolves around a collaboration between Rogerian Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). It is with an open heart that I invite you to give yourself an opportunity at enhancing your quality of life through the process of self-discovery.
It is through congruence, a genuine ability to empathize and to be compassionate, that I believe is how an organic developing therapeutic relationship manifests. My style’s core foundation revolves around a collaboration between Rogerian Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). It is with an open heart that I invite you to give yourself an opportunity at enhancing your quality of life through the process of self-discovery.
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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.