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Kristy Mena Kolev
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33137
As a Licensed Mental Counselor, I have worked in several different levels of care ranging from outpatient services, in-home therapy, residential and partial hospitalization. My experience has provided me with extensive knowledge in crisis management and effective treatment with a wide range of issues such as eating disorders, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, OCD, impulsive behavior, trauma, self-esteem and body image issues. I currently provide individual therapy, group therapy and family consultation to address individual behaviors and family dynamics that lead to dysfunction.
As a Licensed Mental Counselor, I have worked in several different levels of care ranging from outpatient services, in-home therapy, residential and partial hospitalization. My experience has provided me with extensive knowledge in crisis management and effective treatment with a wide range of issues such as eating disorders, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, OCD, impulsive behavior, trauma, self-esteem and body image issues. I currently provide individual therapy, group therapy and family consultation to address individual behaviors and family dynamics that lead to dysfunction.
(305) 676-2323 x4 View (305) 676-2323 x4
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Lynnell Moss
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33130  (Online Only)
I am board certified psychotherapist with 20+ years of education, 10+ years as a clinician. I have advanced training and experience in the management and treatment of: Trauma and PTSD, Borderline personality Disorder, Personality Disorder (Paranoid, Histrionic, Narcissistic, Avoidant, Schizoid, Schizotypal), Bipolar Disorder Anger.
I am board certified psychotherapist with 20+ years of education, 10+ years as a clinician. I have advanced training and experience in the management and treatment of: Trauma and PTSD, Borderline personality Disorder, Personality Disorder (Paranoid, Histrionic, Narcissistic, Avoidant, Schizoid, Schizotypal), Bipolar Disorder Anger.
(786) 713-1642 View (786) 713-1642
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Michael C Thompson
MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33126  (Online Only)
I specialize in helping people with addictive behaviors, depression, personality disorders, persistent mental illness, anxiety, life changes, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and finding their identity and purpose.
Empowering Your Journey to Mental Well-Being: I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over ten years of experience assisting individuals and couples in navigating difficult times. I believe in the power of personal autonomy and self-determination, and my mission is to assist you in attaining optimal mental health, emotional well-being, and personal empowerment. I create a safe space in therapy for you to freely explore your thoughts and feelings, discover your strengths, and overcome any obstacles in your path.
I specialize in helping people with addictive behaviors, depression, personality disorders, persistent mental illness, anxiety, life changes, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and finding their identity and purpose.
Empowering Your Journey to Mental Well-Being: I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over ten years of experience assisting individuals and couples in navigating difficult times. I believe in the power of personal autonomy and self-determination, and my mission is to assist you in attaining optimal mental health, emotional well-being, and personal empowerment. I create a safe space in therapy for you to freely explore your thoughts and feelings, discover your strengths, and overcome any obstacles in your path.
(512) 200-2256 View (512) 200-2256
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E Laverne Williams
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33130  (Online Only)
I have been successful and quite effective in working with Addictions, Individuals, Couples, Families, school issues, Christian Counseling, and personality disorders.
I am a mental health clinician. I have worked in the field of mental health for 28 years. I am a retired public school educator/administrator, 48 years! I am an American Red Cross volunteer, 12 years. I volunteer in Disaster Mental Health, Services to the Armed Forces, Yellow Ribbons, as well as facilitate Reconnection Workshops for Deployed and Re-Deployed soldiers and veterans.
I have been successful and quite effective in working with Addictions, Individuals, Couples, Families, school issues, Christian Counseling, and personality disorders.
I am a mental health clinician. I have worked in the field of mental health for 28 years. I am a retired public school educator/administrator, 48 years! I am an American Red Cross volunteer, 12 years. I volunteer in Disaster Mental Health, Services to the Armed Forces, Yellow Ribbons, as well as facilitate Reconnection Workshops for Deployed and Re-Deployed soldiers and veterans.
(407) 720-9135 View (407) 720-9135
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Kanilina Clerge
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33179
Starting counseling with a new therapist can be intimidating so I want to take the time to tell you about myself and my approach to counseling. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I take a collaborative role to counseling and individualize treatment to fit your unique needs. I understand your mental health journey is unique to you and treatment should be tailored to meet those unique needs. I specialize in childhood trauma, emotional dysregulation, personality disorders, marital issues, couples counseling, and pre-marital counseling.
Starting counseling with a new therapist can be intimidating so I want to take the time to tell you about myself and my approach to counseling. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I take a collaborative role to counseling and individualize treatment to fit your unique needs. I understand your mental health journey is unique to you and treatment should be tailored to meet those unique needs. I specialize in childhood trauma, emotional dysregulation, personality disorders, marital issues, couples counseling, and pre-marital counseling.
(813) 686-5942 View (813) 686-5942
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Pam Snyder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33131  (Online Only)
I work with adult children, partners and siblings of individuals with Narcissistic and Borderline Personality Disorder traits. It can be difficult to find a therapist who truly understands the impact and wounds of being raised in a home or being in a relationship with someone who has narcissistic traits or borderline traits. My work includes creating a healthy psychological separation, changing the negative internal messages, learning how to respond to others, creating healthy boundaries, stopping the legacy of distorted love and becoming your true and authentic self.
I work with adult children, partners and siblings of individuals with Narcissistic and Borderline Personality Disorder traits. It can be difficult to find a therapist who truly understands the impact and wounds of being raised in a home or being in a relationship with someone who has narcissistic traits or borderline traits. My work includes creating a healthy psychological separation, changing the negative internal messages, learning how to respond to others, creating healthy boundaries, stopping the legacy of distorted love and becoming your true and authentic self.
(720) 838-4531 View (720) 838-4531
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Dr. Amanda Clark
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33131
I have experience delivering treatment for a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, life transitions, relationship difficulties, stress and burnout, work/life integration, navigating identity, grief/loss, and insomnia/sleep difficulties, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and treatment-resistant depression.
This may be your first time reaching out for help, which can feel really anxiety-provoking. Whether you desire to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, improve your relationships, live a more fulfilled life, or address specific concerns, you are not alone and I can help you. I place a heavy emphasis on creating a non-judgmental, warm, and supportive space for you to address what may be weighing on you. You may find that you prefer a more directive approach where I offer more guidance or specific skills, or a more non-directive approach where you lead the way and together we explore your different feelings, thoughts, and values.
I have experience delivering treatment for a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, life transitions, relationship difficulties, stress and burnout, work/life integration, navigating identity, grief/loss, and insomnia/sleep difficulties, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and treatment-resistant depression.
This may be your first time reaching out for help, which can feel really anxiety-provoking. Whether you desire to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, improve your relationships, live a more fulfilled life, or address specific concerns, you are not alone and I can help you. I place a heavy emphasis on creating a non-judgmental, warm, and supportive space for you to address what may be weighing on you. You may find that you prefer a more directive approach where I offer more guidance or specific skills, or a more non-directive approach where you lead the way and together we explore your different feelings, thoughts, and values.
(786) 460-7576 View (786) 460-7576
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Dr. Tom Bonner
Psychologist, PhD, PA, ABPP
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33156
I offer video or in-person sessions. Trained at Princeton, University of Miami, and University of Texas--in practice over 30 years. Board certified in clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology--a credential obtained by only 5% of all psychologists in the nation. I was President (for 2020) of the Florida Psychological Association, and past Training Director at Citrus Health Network mental health center. I'm trained to treat borderline and narcissistic personality disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship conflicts, school/work underachievement, autism/Asperger's disorders, and ADHD.
I offer video or in-person sessions. Trained at Princeton, University of Miami, and University of Texas--in practice over 30 years. Board certified in clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology--a credential obtained by only 5% of all psychologists in the nation. I was President (for 2020) of the Florida Psychological Association, and past Training Director at Citrus Health Network mental health center. I'm trained to treat borderline and narcissistic personality disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship conflicts, school/work underachievement, autism/Asperger's disorders, and ADHD.
(786) 373-1719 View (786) 373-1719
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Jennie Robinson
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33131
My specialties include trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, life transitions, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, mood and personality disorders, and dissociative disorders.
I am a firm believer in understanding our own stories and how that connects to who we are in the present. My primary goal as a therapist is to provide a warm, comforting space to allow clients to express themselves fully. I believe every client is unique and therefore, I may use different techniques and skills that would be best suited for you. I use a variety of treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic therapy, and I specialize in trauma work with training in both Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
My specialties include trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, life transitions, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, mood and personality disorders, and dissociative disorders.
I am a firm believer in understanding our own stories and how that connects to who we are in the present. My primary goal as a therapist is to provide a warm, comforting space to allow clients to express themselves fully. I believe every client is unique and therefore, I may use different techniques and skills that would be best suited for you. I use a variety of treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic therapy, and I specialize in trauma work with training in both Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
(786) 891-2248 View (786) 891-2248
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Remy Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BEd
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33143
We all face moments in life in which we experience difficulties at home, school, work, or in relationships; seeking support for yourself and/or your children during these difficult times demonstrates a choice of strength. I provide therapy to ages three to forty. My experience includes but is not limited to working with issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationships, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, school issues, stress, self-esteem, addiction, behavioral challenges and personality disorders. With a skilled, responsive and caring therapist at your side, life can become what you want it to be!
We all face moments in life in which we experience difficulties at home, school, work, or in relationships; seeking support for yourself and/or your children during these difficult times demonstrates a choice of strength. I provide therapy to ages three to forty. My experience includes but is not limited to working with issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationships, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, school issues, stress, self-esteem, addiction, behavioral challenges and personality disorders. With a skilled, responsive and caring therapist at your side, life can become what you want it to be!
(786) 226-0565 View (786) 226-0565
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Alma Lovaton Quagliato
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33129
It has always been our goal at The Counseling Group to help people navigate the difficult cycles of their lives by discovering their own unique abilities to heal and grow. We have specialists who treat a wide variety of problems such as depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD,eating disorders, and personality disorders.
It has always been our goal at The Counseling Group to help people navigate the difficult cycles of their lives by discovering their own unique abilities to heal and grow. We have specialists who treat a wide variety of problems such as depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD,eating disorders, and personality disorders.
(305) 834-4361 View (305) 834-4361
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Nicole Rojas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33137
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of emotional and behavioral issues as well as histories of trauma and personality disorders. I have a nurturing yet directive style that helps individuals to feel at ease as they embark on their journey of exploring and understanding their unique experiences. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify their goals to aid them in building a life worth living. I believe that therapy can enrich people's lives and relationships. I have seen clients overcome challenges and dramatically improve their lives.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of emotional and behavioral issues as well as histories of trauma and personality disorders. I have a nurturing yet directive style that helps individuals to feel at ease as they embark on their journey of exploring and understanding their unique experiences. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify their goals to aid them in building a life worth living. I believe that therapy can enrich people's lives and relationships. I have seen clients overcome challenges and dramatically improve their lives.
(786) 886-1138 View (786) 886-1138
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Transcending Trauma Therapy
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33155  (Online Only)
Holding a Doctorate in Human Behavior and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling, our practice specializes in trauma therapy for adults with PTSD, anxiety, personality disorders, and depression.
Our ideal client is someone facing the challenges of trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, or navigating relationship complexities, including marriage counseling needs. They are on a journey to heal from past wounds and build resilience against life's adversities. Their goal is to cultivate a balanced and fulfilling life, overcoming anxiety and depression through self-discovery and improved coping strategies. In therapy, they seek a safe space to process and grow, aspiring to transform their trauma and relationship challenges into catalysts for personal development, stronger self-esteem, and healthier, more meaningful connections.
Holding a Doctorate in Human Behavior and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling, our practice specializes in trauma therapy for adults with PTSD, anxiety, personality disorders, and depression.
Our ideal client is someone facing the challenges of trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, or navigating relationship complexities, including marriage counseling needs. They are on a journey to heal from past wounds and build resilience against life's adversities. Their goal is to cultivate a balanced and fulfilling life, overcoming anxiety and depression through self-discovery and improved coping strategies. In therapy, they seek a safe space to process and grow, aspiring to transform their trauma and relationship challenges into catalysts for personal development, stronger self-esteem, and healthier, more meaningful connections.
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Nicole Blank Koles
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33129
My clinical expertise includes a range of problems including anxiety, panic, worry, depression, substance abuse, trauma, eating disorders and personality disorders.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, and I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). CBT and DBT are forms of therapy that have been validated by extensive research and are proven to work. I am committed to helping people solve problems, achieve personal growth and make desired changes to enhance their lives. I provide these services in a private and peaceful environment, where I collaborate with my clients to tailor treatment to their specific needs. I am here to help you enhance daily living through therapy that is grounded in compassion, understanding and empathy.
My clinical expertise includes a range of problems including anxiety, panic, worry, depression, substance abuse, trauma, eating disorders and personality disorders.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, and I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). CBT and DBT are forms of therapy that have been validated by extensive research and are proven to work. I am committed to helping people solve problems, achieve personal growth and make desired changes to enhance their lives. I provide these services in a private and peaceful environment, where I collaborate with my clients to tailor treatment to their specific needs. I am here to help you enhance daily living through therapy that is grounded in compassion, understanding and empathy.
(786) 207-1820 View (786) 207-1820
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Victoria Bustamante Avellaneda
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33134  (Online Only)
I have experience treating depression, anxiety, panic, psychosis, PTSD, trauma, abuse, relationship issues, personality disorders, and concurrent substance abuse.
After serving as a faculty member for the University of Miami, School of Medicine, and the Jackson Health System for over 20 years, I am happy to announce that I am continuing my professional journey through my private practice, providing bilingual (English / Spanish) psychological services to Florida residents via telehealth. I offer a compassionate approach to help my clients heal their emotional pain and change negative patterns to bring more enjoyment and success into their lives. In addition, I provide evidence-based interventions and holistic mind-body approaches to address the multifactorial aspects of emotional disorders.
I have experience treating depression, anxiety, panic, psychosis, PTSD, trauma, abuse, relationship issues, personality disorders, and concurrent substance abuse.
After serving as a faculty member for the University of Miami, School of Medicine, and the Jackson Health System for over 20 years, I am happy to announce that I am continuing my professional journey through my private practice, providing bilingual (English / Spanish) psychological services to Florida residents via telehealth. I offer a compassionate approach to help my clients heal their emotional pain and change negative patterns to bring more enjoyment and success into their lives. In addition, I provide evidence-based interventions and holistic mind-body approaches to address the multifactorial aspects of emotional disorders.
(305) 439-6014 View (305) 439-6014
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Empathic Energy Counseling
MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33130  (Online Only)
What is offered: Specialty in addiction, mood and personality disorders such as Bipolar disorder, Borderline, and schizophrenia.
I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor with a master's degrees in psychology. I have over 25 years of experience in guiding those that are seeking help with addiction and just life frustrations. We tend to struggle most when we cannot find peace in our life. Let me show you how to overcome. Have you been experiencing feelings of frustration and disappointment, low self-esteem or low self-worth, frustration with poor decision making, an addiction to prescriptions or illegal substances etc.? I hope to help you become a better version of you, help you find and set goals, begin to feel worthy and free yourself of any self-made prison.
What is offered: Specialty in addiction, mood and personality disorders such as Bipolar disorder, Borderline, and schizophrenia.
I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor with a master's degrees in psychology. I have over 25 years of experience in guiding those that are seeking help with addiction and just life frustrations. We tend to struggle most when we cannot find peace in our life. Let me show you how to overcome. Have you been experiencing feelings of frustration and disappointment, low self-esteem or low self-worth, frustration with poor decision making, an addiction to prescriptions or illegal substances etc.? I hope to help you become a better version of you, help you find and set goals, begin to feel worthy and free yourself of any self-made prison.
(561) 220-9053 View (561) 220-9053
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Maria Owens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33137  (Online Only)
I provide therapy for individuals experiencing various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, work and school stress, relationship problems, adjustment issues, grief, trauma and PTSD, dissociation, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, substance use, ADHD, psychosis, physical pain, illness and personality disorders.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of experience in mental health. I received a BA in Clinical Psychology from The College of NJ in 2005 and my MSW from Rutgers University in 2011. I worked in community mental health and served clients living with traumatic brain injuries, chronic illnesses, substance use disorders, and disabilities. In my years as a hospice social worker, I counseled individuals, groups, and families of all ages through end-of-life issues such as grief, discomfort, advocacy, communication, and planning. Eventually, I made the switch to becoming a therapist.
I provide therapy for individuals experiencing various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, work and school stress, relationship problems, adjustment issues, grief, trauma and PTSD, dissociation, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, substance use, ADHD, psychosis, physical pain, illness and personality disorders.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of experience in mental health. I received a BA in Clinical Psychology from The College of NJ in 2005 and my MSW from Rutgers University in 2011. I worked in community mental health and served clients living with traumatic brain injuries, chronic illnesses, substance use disorders, and disabilities. In my years as a hospice social worker, I counseled individuals, groups, and families of all ages through end-of-life issues such as grief, discomfort, advocacy, communication, and planning. Eventually, I made the switch to becoming a therapist.
(551) 465-9177 View (551) 465-9177
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Lynnell Moss
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33126
I am a License Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience working with various individuals, couples, and families with Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma, PTSD, Sexual Abuse, and Personality Disorders. I often utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Trauma-focused therapy, and Gestalt techniques, but I also use other approaches. I believe in working adamantly to make a real difference, using an authentic and gentle style.
I am a License Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience working with various individuals, couples, and families with Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma, PTSD, Sexual Abuse, and Personality Disorders. I often utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Trauma-focused therapy, and Gestalt techniques, but I also use other approaches. I believe in working adamantly to make a real difference, using an authentic and gentle style.
(407) 449-8255 View (407) 449-8255
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Michelle Amezaga Gonzalez
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33134
It is my goal to help children, adolescents and adults learn to cope and process current stressful issues and daily life events. My areas of specialty involve mental health issues associated with depression, anxiety/fears, Bipolar disorder, tics, psychosis, personality disorders, trauma and more. I also work in the areas of poor self esteem, adjustment disorders, anger management, behavioral issues associated with divorce of parents or other life changing events. I strive to incorporate the body and mind using a holistic approach into my sessions.
It is my goal to help children, adolescents and adults learn to cope and process current stressful issues and daily life events. My areas of specialty involve mental health issues associated with depression, anxiety/fears, Bipolar disorder, tics, psychosis, personality disorders, trauma and more. I also work in the areas of poor self esteem, adjustment disorders, anger management, behavioral issues associated with divorce of parents or other life changing events. I strive to incorporate the body and mind using a holistic approach into my sessions.
(305) 834-4852 View (305) 834-4852
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Ronald L Bergman
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, FAACP
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33180
I have been a practicing clinical psychologist since 1973. During that time I have treated a wide variety of clients in the broadest array of clinical contexts. Although I am very comfortable in almost any clinical situation, at this stage of my career I tend to spend most of my time with adults of all ages having a wide variety of issues. Most particularly I work with those struggling with addictions ( both classic and process), mood and personality disorders. anxiety, depression, marital and other relationship difficulties, also chronic emotional and behavioral problems, and issues attendant to stage of life transitions.
I have been a practicing clinical psychologist since 1973. During that time I have treated a wide variety of clients in the broadest array of clinical contexts. Although I am very comfortable in almost any clinical situation, at this stage of my career I tend to spend most of my time with adults of all ages having a wide variety of issues. Most particularly I work with those struggling with addictions ( both classic and process), mood and personality disorders. anxiety, depression, marital and other relationship difficulties, also chronic emotional and behavioral problems, and issues attendant to stage of life transitions.
(305) 501-4457 View (305) 501-4457
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.