Personality Disorders Therapists in 32606
Katherine M. Magee
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32606
I offer an empathic client-centered counseling experience which aims to enhance personal strengths, explore obstacles, and establish realistic goals for you to achieve life fulfillment as your most authentic self. My specializations include working with adults and adolescents who present with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, perinatal mood disorders, trauma related disorders, personality disorders, relational problems, and adjustment disorders.
I offer an empathic client-centered counseling experience which aims to enhance personal strengths, explore obstacles, and establish realistic goals for you to achieve life fulfillment as your most authentic self. My specializations include working with adults and adolescents who present with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, perinatal mood disorders, trauma related disorders, personality disorders, relational problems, and adjustment disorders.
Rebecca Frye Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32606 (Online Only)
Offering secure, confidential and convenient Teletherapy throughout the state of Florida! My name is Rebecca Frye, LCSW. Thanks for checking out my profile. I know that finding a good therapeutic "fit" isn't always easy. The first goal of my practice is to create a welcoming space where you can share openly. My practice is focused on listening to your goals, offering encouragement, and cultivating compassion towards yourself and others. I utilize a diverse approach that draws from several therapeutic traditions including: cognitive psychology, internal family systems and mindfulness based stress reduction and meditation.
Offering secure, confidential and convenient Teletherapy throughout the state of Florida! My name is Rebecca Frye, LCSW. Thanks for checking out my profile. I know that finding a good therapeutic "fit" isn't always easy. The first goal of my practice is to create a welcoming space where you can share openly. My practice is focused on listening to your goals, offering encouragement, and cultivating compassion towards yourself and others. I utilize a diverse approach that draws from several therapeutic traditions including: cognitive psychology, internal family systems and mindfulness based stress reduction and meditation.
Sandy Alexis Levy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32606
Waitlist for new clients
If you feel depressed or anxious, frustrated with yourself or someone else, or reeling from an important life transition, therapy can be life-changing. As your therapist, we will identify the source of your discomfort, and guide you toward repairing the disconnect between how you feel and who you want to be. I work with couples and families as well, having difficulties with communication and living harmoniously together. I specialize in young adults (18-35), for whom therapy can be pivotal in achieving great growth and change. Another specialty is those having issues with parenting, and balancing work/family/individual needs.
If you feel depressed or anxious, frustrated with yourself or someone else, or reeling from an important life transition, therapy can be life-changing. As your therapist, we will identify the source of your discomfort, and guide you toward repairing the disconnect between how you feel and who you want to be. I work with couples and families as well, having difficulties with communication and living harmoniously together. I specialize in young adults (18-35), for whom therapy can be pivotal in achieving great growth and change. Another specialty is those having issues with parenting, and balancing work/family/individual needs.
Victoria Roland - Adhd Trauma Informed
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI, MEd, EdS
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32606
I specialize in guiding individuals across various life stages, who are navigating the complexities of anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and eating disorders. I am here to guide you through the internal rollercoaster you may be feeling. My approach is neurodivergent, queer, and sex-positive affirming, when aiming to assist you in overcoming challenges, recognizing your inherent strengths, and fostering resilience in a way that works best for you.
I specialize in guiding individuals across various life stages, who are navigating the complexities of anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and eating disorders. I am here to guide you through the internal rollercoaster you may be feeling. My approach is neurodivergent, queer, and sex-positive affirming, when aiming to assist you in overcoming challenges, recognizing your inherent strengths, and fostering resilience in a way that works best for you.
Angela Koivula
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32606
Life is short. And I want to help people start living from there they are, right now. Excuses such as "I'm too old" or "it's too late" are defeatist and unhelpful. You want to change your career? Let's do it, let me help; we'll identify the fear and help you push past it. You want to retire early? Great! Let's talk about money and budgeting and figure out what matters so you can start saving and keep spending on what you enjoy. Relationship on the rocks? Feeling lonely? Let's bring you and your partner(s) to the table and talk about turning toward the fear rather than away. I help people embrace fear, embrace change and thrive!
Life is short. And I want to help people start living from there they are, right now. Excuses such as "I'm too old" or "it's too late" are defeatist and unhelpful. You want to change your career? Let's do it, let me help; we'll identify the fear and help you push past it. You want to retire early? Great! Let's talk about money and budgeting and figure out what matters so you can start saving and keep spending on what you enjoy. Relationship on the rocks? Feeling lonely? Let's bring you and your partner(s) to the table and talk about turning toward the fear rather than away. I help people embrace fear, embrace change and thrive!
Madison Curry
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32606
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in somatic therapy for those who have experienced trauma. Anxiety, dissociation, reactivity, chronic worry, addiction, and hypervigilance are all adaptive responses for the body after having experienced trauma (car accidents, loss, sexual assault, oppression, domestic violence, emotional abuse, developmental/attachment injuries, and many other historically ignored experiences). My approach is queer, trans, & non-monogamous affirming, sex-positive, and based on a harm reduction approach to addiction.
I specialize in somatic therapy for those who have experienced trauma. Anxiety, dissociation, reactivity, chronic worry, addiction, and hypervigilance are all adaptive responses for the body after having experienced trauma (car accidents, loss, sexual assault, oppression, domestic violence, emotional abuse, developmental/attachment injuries, and many other historically ignored experiences). My approach is queer, trans, & non-monogamous affirming, sex-positive, and based on a harm reduction approach to addiction.
Cautrese Alexander
Counselor, LMHC, CAP
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32606 (Online Only)
Do you enjoy life less these days? Are you having difficulty in your life? Well if that is you, than I am here to help you overcome these issues. Being able to help individuals overcome life's everyday and unexpected challenges is my passion! I listen with empathy, without judgment, so you can feel safe engaging in therapeutic activities. Whatever the age or life experience, I tailor my treatment in a way that best suits his or her needs. At Epiphany Counseling, my goal is to assist each of you to having an ENLIGHTMENT to your EPIPHANY!
Do you enjoy life less these days? Are you having difficulty in your life? Well if that is you, than I am here to help you overcome these issues. Being able to help individuals overcome life's everyday and unexpected challenges is my passion! I listen with empathy, without judgment, so you can feel safe engaging in therapeutic activities. Whatever the age or life experience, I tailor my treatment in a way that best suits his or her needs. At Epiphany Counseling, my goal is to assist each of you to having an ENLIGHTMENT to your EPIPHANY!
Shayce Johnston
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MEd, EdS
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32606
Do any of the following resonate with you? You constantly worry or think of the worst-case scenario. Your mind is working overtime, leaving you exhausted. You don’t feel seen, heard, or valued by people in your life. You’re coping through unhealthy ways that you know aren't good for you or your relationships. You become angry, overwhelmed, or shut down when tough stuff arises with your partner, children, or work. Your past changed the way you feel about yourself and it’s hard to move forward. You experienced a loss and feel numb or in pain.
Do any of the following resonate with you? You constantly worry or think of the worst-case scenario. Your mind is working overtime, leaving you exhausted. You don’t feel seen, heard, or valued by people in your life. You’re coping through unhealthy ways that you know aren't good for you or your relationships. You become angry, overwhelmed, or shut down when tough stuff arises with your partner, children, or work. Your past changed the way you feel about yourself and it’s hard to move forward. You experienced a loss and feel numb or in pain.
Larry Green
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32606
Clients come to me to work on issues of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, anger management concerns, recovering from sexual assault/sexual abuse, and for exploring issues of sexual identity or sexuality issues. I am comfortable working with individuals, couples, and entire families -- and I am comfortable working with children, adolescents, and adults. I provide a safe and welcoming environment in which to explore the issues of concern to you.
Clients come to me to work on issues of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, anger management concerns, recovering from sexual assault/sexual abuse, and for exploring issues of sexual identity or sexuality issues. I am comfortable working with individuals, couples, and entire families -- and I am comfortable working with children, adolescents, and adults. I provide a safe and welcoming environment in which to explore the issues of concern to you.
Dwain Allen
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32606
I look forward to using 25 years of counseling experience to help others through the life challenges they face. I've had the opportunity to work with professionals, groups, individuals, couples and student athletes at the University of Florida over the last 14 years. I have also had the pleasure of working with professional athletes in the NBA, NFL, MLB, and U.S. and International Olympic teams. Additionally, I enjoy culture and team building through group and individual development.
I look forward to using 25 years of counseling experience to help others through the life challenges they face. I've had the opportunity to work with professionals, groups, individuals, couples and student athletes at the University of Florida over the last 14 years. I have also had the pleasure of working with professional athletes in the NBA, NFL, MLB, and U.S. and International Olympic teams. Additionally, I enjoy culture and team building through group and individual development.
Tracey J Hurley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32606
Am passionate about holding space for individuals struggling from painful past learning experiences and trauma, which may lead to anxiety, depression, and substance use. I am also an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Am passionate about holding space for individuals struggling from painful past learning experiences and trauma, which may lead to anxiety, depression, and substance use. I am also an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community.
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David Forest
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MLA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32606
Are you feeling stuck, burned out, unmotivated, exhausted or worse? That’s not life. You were meant to feel alive! By closely examining your thoughts, behaviors, and, most importantly, your emotions, you will discover what beliefs and habits keep you locked in negative, self-defeating patterns, and how to free yourself for good. Regardless of what happens – or happened – to you, you can learn to live a life filled with passion and purpose.
Are you feeling stuck, burned out, unmotivated, exhausted or worse? That’s not life. You were meant to feel alive! By closely examining your thoughts, behaviors, and, most importantly, your emotions, you will discover what beliefs and habits keep you locked in negative, self-defeating patterns, and how to free yourself for good. Regardless of what happens – or happened – to you, you can learn to live a life filled with passion and purpose.
John Philip Frazier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32606
I have been in the profession of helping people for 36 years. It is my approach to treat the whole person not just the symptoms. In that regard we begin a process that resolves not only the symptoms they present to me, but returns to them the feeling of being alive and in command of their own lives in a fashion that allows them to have healthy relationships, function well in their jobs and work, and have a positive sense of themselves.
I have been in the profession of helping people for 36 years. It is my approach to treat the whole person not just the symptoms. In that regard we begin a process that resolves not only the symptoms they present to me, but returns to them the feeling of being alive and in command of their own lives in a fashion that allows them to have healthy relationships, function well in their jobs and work, and have a positive sense of themselves.
Shantella Floyd
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32606
Let's do this together! Appendix Inc. provides compassionate therapeutic support. We are not meant to go through this journey alone. As a therapist, my goal is to assist you in finding the tools to assist you to get through your process.
Let's do this together! Appendix Inc. provides compassionate therapeutic support. We are not meant to go through this journey alone. As a therapist, my goal is to assist you in finding the tools to assist you to get through your process.
Emily Farhat Almacddissi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32606 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in helping people connect to their authentic self, embrace this authenticity, & use it to create a life worth living. What makes a “life worth living” is so specific to each person & whatever that means to you, I am here to help support you in getting there. I will help you determine what is getting in the way of feeling as though your life is meaningful and fulfilling and help you move forward in the face of these challenges.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in helping people connect to their authentic self, embrace this authenticity, & use it to create a life worth living. What makes a “life worth living” is so specific to each person & whatever that means to you, I am here to help support you in getting there. I will help you determine what is getting in the way of feeling as though your life is meaningful and fulfilling and help you move forward in the face of these challenges.
Joy Steiner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32606 (Online Only)
Exploring your feelings and thoughts in a professional setting is a useful way to gain understanding, in life and with yourself. Life can be challenging, and adversities impact us all. From every day stress to relationship issues or difficulties such as trauma recovery, talking is helpful. This processing and reflecting in is catalyst to increase your self-awareness. If we are open to the process, we can learn to self-regulate, increase our coping skills, and find solutions and ways to reframe unproductive thoughts, and focus on strengths and abilities.
Exploring your feelings and thoughts in a professional setting is a useful way to gain understanding, in life and with yourself. Life can be challenging, and adversities impact us all. From every day stress to relationship issues or difficulties such as trauma recovery, talking is helpful. This processing and reflecting in is catalyst to increase your self-awareness. If we are open to the process, we can learn to self-regulate, increase our coping skills, and find solutions and ways to reframe unproductive thoughts, and focus on strengths and abilities.
Intensive Crisis Relationship Retreats
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Not Verified Not Verified
Gainesville, FL 32606
You may be suffering the pain and trauma of discovering your partner is in an affair; you have tried therapy before and felt it didn't help; you feel hopeless and don't know what to do. In my career I have had over 800 hours of training on these very specialized issues so my approach is intensive therapy whether it is a weekly session or my intensive crisis retreats with one couple at a time. CALL ME TODAY 407-619-3258.
You may be suffering the pain and trauma of discovering your partner is in an affair; you have tried therapy before and felt it didn't help; you feel hopeless and don't know what to do. In my career I have had over 800 hours of training on these very specialized issues so my approach is intensive therapy whether it is a weekly session or my intensive crisis retreats with one couple at a time. CALL ME TODAY 407-619-3258.
Amanda Danica Lawson-Ross
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32606 (Online Only)
Welcome to my page! Thank you for checking it out. Therapy can help you discover your authentic self, experience freedom and strength, revive your passion and joy, and practice harmony. Whether you're going through a major life event, like cancer, or you've just felt bad for a while, we can work together to help you heal. I am committed to providing a warm, safe, and affirming atmosphere to assist you in your journey to find congruence, get "unstuck", bounce back, and weather the storms of life. Feel free to call me with any questions you might have.
Welcome to my page! Thank you for checking it out. Therapy can help you discover your authentic self, experience freedom and strength, revive your passion and joy, and practice harmony. Whether you're going through a major life event, like cancer, or you've just felt bad for a while, we can work together to help you heal. I am committed to providing a warm, safe, and affirming atmosphere to assist you in your journey to find congruence, get "unstuck", bounce back, and weather the storms of life. Feel free to call me with any questions you might have.
Sarah Stewart- Grief And Trauma Specialist; Enneagram Certified
Counselor, LMHC, MA, EdS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32606
Hi there! I'm Sarah, and I work with individuals (teens & adults) struggling with grief, anxiety, and trauma. A specific area of interest for me has been working with those who have tried therapy in the past, but for whatever reason had difficulty showing up fully in the counseling space. My aim is to change that narrative with relational psychotherapy, somatic processing, & EMDRIA approved EMDR. I have clinical experience working in areas such as depression, shame, self-harm, suicidal ideation, body-image issues, eating disorders, life transitions, faith-based issues, relational challenges, discrimination, & self-esteem.
Hi there! I'm Sarah, and I work with individuals (teens & adults) struggling with grief, anxiety, and trauma. A specific area of interest for me has been working with those who have tried therapy in the past, but for whatever reason had difficulty showing up fully in the counseling space. My aim is to change that narrative with relational psychotherapy, somatic processing, & EMDRIA approved EMDR. I have clinical experience working in areas such as depression, shame, self-harm, suicidal ideation, body-image issues, eating disorders, life transitions, faith-based issues, relational challenges, discrimination, & self-esteem.
Robert Merrell
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32606
Not accepting new clients
**Phone/video sessions available** Dr. Robert Merrell is committed to providing empirically supported treatments to help improve quality of life by addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, sexual identity, relationship, academic, attentional, and career-indecision concerns. He has worked in diverse settings providing individual, couples, and family therapy. His group psychotherapy practice focused on substance abuse, LGBTQ support, thought disorders, interpersonal skills, and ADHD management. He was in a private psychiatry practice for seven years before opening the Greater Gainesville Counseling & Wellness Center, LLC.
**Phone/video sessions available** Dr. Robert Merrell is committed to providing empirically supported treatments to help improve quality of life by addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, sexual identity, relationship, academic, attentional, and career-indecision concerns. He has worked in diverse settings providing individual, couples, and family therapy. His group psychotherapy practice focused on substance abuse, LGBTQ support, thought disorders, interpersonal skills, and ADHD management. He was in a private psychiatry practice for seven years before opening the Greater Gainesville Counseling & Wellness Center, LLC.
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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.