Personality Disorders Therapists in 85016
Our providers specialize in anxiety and mood disorders; trauma and other stress-related disorders; personality disorders; and medication management.
Alex Levitan is the lead Psychologist and Clinical Director of Levitan & Associates Psychological Services where he is responsible for organizing and overseeing all providers and programs within the agency. Outside of his responsibilities with LAPS, Dr. Levitan also provides individual counseling, clinical and forensic evaluations, and psychological consultations for various nonprofit organizations including state and local hospitals, veterans’ health services, and the department of child safety. Alex is currently accepting new clients for his team of providers, contact his office today to request an appointment!
Our providers specialize in anxiety and mood disorders; trauma and other stress-related disorders; personality disorders; and medication management.
Alex Levitan is the lead Psychologist and Clinical Director of Levitan & Associates Psychological Services where he is responsible for organizing and overseeing all providers and programs within the agency. Outside of his responsibilities with LAPS, Dr. Levitan also provides individual counseling, clinical and forensic evaluations, and psychological consultations for various nonprofit organizations including state and local hospitals, veterans’ health services, and the department of child safety. Alex is currently accepting new clients for his team of providers, contact his office today to request an appointment!
Tana Rae Carpita
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016
I have experience working with depression and other mood disorders, suicidality, anxiety, personality disorders, thought disorders and neurodiverse disorders.
Making the decision to seek help/enter counseling can be difficult, often with feelings of fear, overwhelm and discouragement. My approach is to first understand what drove the client to reach out for help, and then provide a comfortable space to discuss what they’d like to be different. Working together to identify treatment goals, and an approach, the client gains confidence in the process and hopefulness in a positive outcome. I provide individual, family and couple's therapy and work from a strength-based perspective and to understand the individual(s) in context of their environment, relationships, culture and experiences.
I have experience working with depression and other mood disorders, suicidality, anxiety, personality disorders, thought disorders and neurodiverse disorders.
Making the decision to seek help/enter counseling can be difficult, often with feelings of fear, overwhelm and discouragement. My approach is to first understand what drove the client to reach out for help, and then provide a comfortable space to discuss what they’d like to be different. Working together to identify treatment goals, and an approach, the client gains confidence in the process and hopefulness in a positive outcome. I provide individual, family and couple's therapy and work from a strength-based perspective and to understand the individual(s) in context of their environment, relationships, culture and experiences.
I am truly sorry for any pain you may be feeling. As a compassionate and caring therapist, I understand the deep hurt and confusion that life can bring. My empathetic approach is designed to provide a safe and supportive space where you can heal and center yourself. I specialize in providing treatment for relationship problems, dating, divorce, loneliness, depression, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, emotional overwhelm, being overweight, and coping with fear and avoidance. I also aid in healing the overwhelm and uncertainty of gaslighting or emotional abuse inflicted by narcissistic, domineering or controlling others.
I am truly sorry for any pain you may be feeling. As a compassionate and caring therapist, I understand the deep hurt and confusion that life can bring. My empathetic approach is designed to provide a safe and supportive space where you can heal and center yourself. I specialize in providing treatment for relationship problems, dating, divorce, loneliness, depression, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, emotional overwhelm, being overweight, and coping with fear and avoidance. I also aid in healing the overwhelm and uncertainty of gaslighting or emotional abuse inflicted by narcissistic, domineering or controlling others.
Within your story you will uncover the beautiful tapestry of who you are, not only surviving narcissistic abuse, instead thriving, victory in hand! Call today!.
Let's find purpose in the pain that brought you to my profile. We fight so hard to keep anything bad from happening.“If I play the game, it might (or not)work out. If I avoid the issue, it’ll just disappear," it never works, does it? We fear pain& negative consequences so much that we don’t see the blinders we put on our eyes to avoid them. By putting ourselves in the dark we create BIGGER issues. What if instead of avoiding the issue, you paused and shifted? What if you chose to embrace it, get a new perspective? What if you shifted from avoidance to openness, leaning into curiosity? Let me help you find peace & resolution.
Within your story you will uncover the beautiful tapestry of who you are, not only surviving narcissistic abuse, instead thriving, victory in hand! Call today!.
Let's find purpose in the pain that brought you to my profile. We fight so hard to keep anything bad from happening.“If I play the game, it might (or not)work out. If I avoid the issue, it’ll just disappear," it never works, does it? We fear pain& negative consequences so much that we don’t see the blinders we put on our eyes to avoid them. By putting ourselves in the dark we create BIGGER issues. What if instead of avoiding the issue, you paused and shifted? What if you chose to embrace it, get a new perspective? What if you shifted from avoidance to openness, leaning into curiosity? Let me help you find peace & resolution.
I love working with a variety of populations including body image struggles, depression, anxiety, ADHD/ Autism, LGBTQ+ populations, personality disorders, and ethical non-monogamy.
Welcome! My name is Morgan (She/They), I hold a Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I strive to empower clients to progress towards their goals, and am passionate about providing client-centered care tailored to the needs of the individual while cultivating a safe therapeutic environment. While I love serving a wide variety of populations. As a queer individual, I am very passionate about serving the LGBTQIA+ community, addressing LGBTQIA+ issues in therapy and advocating for trans and queer rights, and gender affirming care.
I love working with a variety of populations including body image struggles, depression, anxiety, ADHD/ Autism, LGBTQ+ populations, personality disorders, and ethical non-monogamy.
Welcome! My name is Morgan (She/They), I hold a Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I strive to empower clients to progress towards their goals, and am passionate about providing client-centered care tailored to the needs of the individual while cultivating a safe therapeutic environment. While I love serving a wide variety of populations. As a queer individual, I am very passionate about serving the LGBTQIA+ community, addressing LGBTQIA+ issues in therapy and advocating for trans and queer rights, and gender affirming care.
I am a licensed associate counselor (LAC) and licensed American sign language (ASL) interpreter who moved to Phoenix, AZ from New York, NY. I have experience working with individuals, children, and families as well as groups and couples. I have dedicated myself to excellence in care through trauma-informed integration of treatments including EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, expressive art therapy, play therapy, among other therapeutic modalities.
I am a licensed associate counselor (LAC) and licensed American sign language (ASL) interpreter who moved to Phoenix, AZ from New York, NY. I have experience working with individuals, children, and families as well as groups and couples. I have dedicated myself to excellence in care through trauma-informed integration of treatments including EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, expressive art therapy, play therapy, among other therapeutic modalities.
I believe that each stage of life is a transition and that each human struggles in this process. I believe this can show itself through anxiety, depression, confusion, and more. This is why I choose an integrated approach to treatment. My love for treating the whole self led me to using a multitude of sensory interventions, art, play, horticulture, and experiential therapies in my practice.
I believe that each stage of life is a transition and that each human struggles in this process. I believe this can show itself through anxiety, depression, confusion, and more. This is why I choose an integrated approach to treatment. My love for treating the whole self led me to using a multitude of sensory interventions, art, play, horticulture, and experiential therapies in my practice.
Erin L Sebree
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LISAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016
I have experience working with many issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, attachment based issues, traumatic experiences and post-traumatic stress, meaning of life issues, substance use disorders, emotional dysfunction, stress management, and self-esteem and self-worth issues.
I have experience working with many issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, attachment based issues, traumatic experiences and post-traumatic stress, meaning of life issues, substance use disorders, emotional dysfunction, stress management, and self-esteem and self-worth issues.
My name is Riley and my pronouns are he/him/his. My work is focused on supporting the LGBTQIA2S+ community. As a transgender and autistic man, it is important to me that my clients have a safe space in my office to be their most authentic self and may be met with unconditional positive regard throughout their therapeutic experience. Seeking therapy is a courageous first step in an effort to better oneself and it is an act of self-love. I firmly believe that everyone deserves a space to embark on this journey and be met with acceptance at every stage of their healing. I am accepting clients of all ages.
My name is Riley and my pronouns are he/him/his. My work is focused on supporting the LGBTQIA2S+ community. As a transgender and autistic man, it is important to me that my clients have a safe space in my office to be their most authentic self and may be met with unconditional positive regard throughout their therapeutic experience. Seeking therapy is a courageous first step in an effort to better oneself and it is an act of self-love. I firmly believe that everyone deserves a space to embark on this journey and be met with acceptance at every stage of their healing. I am accepting clients of all ages.
Franza Psychological Services, PLLC
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Franza Psychological Services, PLLC, offers an array of psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for individuals who are looking to address life difficulties. We evaluate individuals who struggle with neurodevelopmental disorders (autistic spectrum disorder and intellectual disability), neurocognitive disorders, long-term behavioral, mental health difficulties, and substance use disorders. The clinicians at Franza Psychological Services PLLC, specialize in a variety of mental health disorders, requiring clinical, forensic, and neuropsychological specialties.
Franza Psychological Services, PLLC, offers an array of psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for individuals who are looking to address life difficulties. We evaluate individuals who struggle with neurodevelopmental disorders (autistic spectrum disorder and intellectual disability), neurocognitive disorders, long-term behavioral, mental health difficulties, and substance use disorders. The clinicians at Franza Psychological Services PLLC, specialize in a variety of mental health disorders, requiring clinical, forensic, and neuropsychological specialties.
Are your relationships becoming increasingly more challenging to navigate? Sometimes, our emotions get the best of us and we lash out at the people we love or recluse from them. Either way, it feels like a perpetual cycle. This can happen in our parenting, romantic relationships, and our work. Maybe you've talked with some close friends or even read up to try and find a solution, but you haven't found the missing piece to the puzzle.
Are your relationships becoming increasingly more challenging to navigate? Sometimes, our emotions get the best of us and we lash out at the people we love or recluse from them. Either way, it feels like a perpetual cycle. This can happen in our parenting, romantic relationships, and our work. Maybe you've talked with some close friends or even read up to try and find a solution, but you haven't found the missing piece to the puzzle.
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I am a licensed psychologist based in Phoenix, specializing in diagnostic and forensic psychological assessments. My forensic experiences include evaluations for both family and criminal court, addressing issues such as violence risk, competency, child custody, insanity, diagnostic clarification, and pre-sentence evaluations. I have experience working in inpatient, private practice, and correctional psychology settings.
I am a licensed psychologist based in Phoenix, specializing in diagnostic and forensic psychological assessments. My forensic experiences include evaluations for both family and criminal court, addressing issues such as violence risk, competency, child custody, insanity, diagnostic clarification, and pre-sentence evaluations. I have experience working in inpatient, private practice, and correctional psychology settings.
Seeking out the help of a therapist can be a difficult process. With that understanding, my goal is to provide a safe and secure place to work through some of life's most challenging issues. I approach therapy through an inquisitive place in order to best understand you, your situation and how we can work on effectively navigate through it. I provide individual and family services to adolescents and adults. I have experience working with relational trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, LGBTQIA+, trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem and life transitions.
Seeking out the help of a therapist can be a difficult process. With that understanding, my goal is to provide a safe and secure place to work through some of life's most challenging issues. I approach therapy through an inquisitive place in order to best understand you, your situation and how we can work on effectively navigate through it. I provide individual and family services to adolescents and adults. I have experience working with relational trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, LGBTQIA+, trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem and life transitions.
Mary Kingery
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LASAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016 (Online Only)
The focus of my therapeutic method is to empower and support my clients by introducing solutions to attain continued recovery from addictions, both physical and behavioral, and co-occurring mental health issues. I will inspire, motivate, and support you from the beginning, and I promise you are not alone. I'll be there to help guide and teach you the skills needed to grow beyond a life of addiction. I create a compassionate supportive experience and a safe space with no judgment for you to feel comfortable to open up in, an environment that fosters long term health and wellness.
The focus of my therapeutic method is to empower and support my clients by introducing solutions to attain continued recovery from addictions, both physical and behavioral, and co-occurring mental health issues. I will inspire, motivate, and support you from the beginning, and I promise you are not alone. I'll be there to help guide and teach you the skills needed to grow beyond a life of addiction. I create a compassionate supportive experience and a safe space with no judgment for you to feel comfortable to open up in, an environment that fosters long term health and wellness.
I offer sensitivity toward all individuals, and I am passionate about helping my clients achieve healing, personal growth, and self-compassion. I treat individuals with depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I have experience with trauma and abuse, difficulty adjusting to life transitions, emotional overwhelm, interpersonal problems, and grief and loss. I am skilled in treating clients who would like to change their view of self and others.
I offer sensitivity toward all individuals, and I am passionate about helping my clients achieve healing, personal growth, and self-compassion. I treat individuals with depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I have experience with trauma and abuse, difficulty adjusting to life transitions, emotional overwhelm, interpersonal problems, and grief and loss. I am skilled in treating clients who would like to change their view of self and others.
Amy Jones | Arizona Resilient Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016 (Online Only)
Telehealth Only & "Pay What You Can" payment model (for qualifying individuals). Are you struggling with negative thoughts and strong emotions? Do you find yourself avoiding situations and or turning to substances longer than planned? Have you noticed relationships drifting away? If any of this resonates with you, I'd like to offer a safe space where you can explore what's been holding you back. I work with Anxiety, Depression, Relationship, Trauma, Sport Performance, Military, Veterans and their Families. Call or email for your Free 15-min complementary consultation.
Telehealth Only & "Pay What You Can" payment model (for qualifying individuals). Are you struggling with negative thoughts and strong emotions? Do you find yourself avoiding situations and or turning to substances longer than planned? Have you noticed relationships drifting away? If any of this resonates with you, I'd like to offer a safe space where you can explore what's been holding you back. I work with Anxiety, Depression, Relationship, Trauma, Sport Performance, Military, Veterans and their Families. Call or email for your Free 15-min complementary consultation.
Julie Espinoza
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Your ability to seek out resources amidst the pain is a magnificent part of you, and I want to speak to that part. It is important that you remember that growth and healing is not about fixing what is “wrong” with you because you are not broken. Instead of fixing, our time together will be an exploration of all parts of you, one of curiosity and compassion, designed to unearth and liberate the wisdom that already exists inside of you. Going to therapy doesn’t mean that you can’t handle life’s challenges on our own. Rather, it’s a gift that you give yourself to stay mentally and emotionally fit.
Your ability to seek out resources amidst the pain is a magnificent part of you, and I want to speak to that part. It is important that you remember that growth and healing is not about fixing what is “wrong” with you because you are not broken. Instead of fixing, our time together will be an exploration of all parts of you, one of curiosity and compassion, designed to unearth and liberate the wisdom that already exists inside of you. Going to therapy doesn’t mean that you can’t handle life’s challenges on our own. Rather, it’s a gift that you give yourself to stay mentally and emotionally fit.
My clients are most often seeking help with their relationship: with themselves, others, the past, or the world in general. For over 15 years I have worked alongside people seeking to understand, process, and change themselves and their relationship to their lives. My training is primarily in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I am also trained in EMDR therapy, a trauma-focused therapy.
My clients are most often seeking help with their relationship: with themselves, others, the past, or the world in general. For over 15 years I have worked alongside people seeking to understand, process, and change themselves and their relationship to their lives. My training is primarily in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I am also trained in EMDR therapy, a trauma-focused therapy.
I am a Phoenix-based forensic psychologist with extensive experience in forensic evaluations of adolescents and adults at all stages of criminal and divorce proceedings as well as child abuse and neglect cases. I have provided consultation, diagnostic assessments, forensic psychological assessments, and expert testimony for both prosecution and defense. I am also a court-appointed evaluator for the Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County.
I am a Phoenix-based forensic psychologist with extensive experience in forensic evaluations of adolescents and adults at all stages of criminal and divorce proceedings as well as child abuse and neglect cases. I have provided consultation, diagnostic assessments, forensic psychological assessments, and expert testimony for both prosecution and defense. I am also a court-appointed evaluator for the Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County.
Phoenix Foundations Recovery/ Patrick Varney PLLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, MS, LISAC, LAC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Accepting United Healthcare Insurance- In Network. Accepting New Clients! Serving Arizona Families, Couples & Individuals, Specializing in Addictions, Process Addictions & Mental Health Issues. Today can be the beginning of Change, “Let’s Get Started”. If you are feeling distressed and frustrated over having lost some or all control over gambling, shopping, obsessive & compulsive behaviors, sex, alcohol, cannabis, or other substances in your life or the lives of loved ones? Are you feeling despair, isolation, anxiety, loneliness or depression? " Let's start Healing Today".
Accepting United Healthcare Insurance- In Network. Accepting New Clients! Serving Arizona Families, Couples & Individuals, Specializing in Addictions, Process Addictions & Mental Health Issues. Today can be the beginning of Change, “Let’s Get Started”. If you are feeling distressed and frustrated over having lost some or all control over gambling, shopping, obsessive & compulsive behaviors, sex, alcohol, cannabis, or other substances in your life or the lives of loved ones? Are you feeling despair, isolation, anxiety, loneliness or depression? " Let's start Healing Today".
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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.