Personality Disorders Therapists in Dickson, TN
I believe healing happens in the presence of compassion, authenticity, and genuine human connection. Therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical—it can be a space where you feel understood, supported, and even able to laugh at times. I strive to create an environment where you can show up exactly as you are, knowing you’ll be met with empathy, curiosity, and respect. I believe that no one is “broken.”Many of us are simply carrying experiences that are too heavy to hold alone.
I tailor therapy to you—your goals, your values, and your lived experience. I want to help you feel grounded, empowered and connected to yourself and others.
I believe healing happens in the presence of compassion, authenticity, and genuine human connection. Therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical—it can be a space where you feel understood, supported, and even able to laugh at times. I strive to create an environment where you can show up exactly as you are, knowing you’ll be met with empathy, curiosity, and respect. I believe that no one is “broken.”Many of us are simply carrying experiences that are too heavy to hold alone.
I tailor therapy to you—your goals, your values, and your lived experience. I want to help you feel grounded, empowered and connected to yourself and others.
I offer individual therapy for adolescents and adults. Sessions are in-person or via telehealth. We have a wait-list at this time.
I offer individual therapy for adolescents and adults. Sessions are in-person or via telehealth. We have a wait-list at this time.
With compassion,insight and acceptance, I can help you explore the issues which prevent you from success in your personal and professional relationships. I believe that we all possess much of the knowledge needed to answer life's questions; however, as with all things, we sometimes simply forget where to look. I see my work primarily as a guide, helping my clients find their own answers and their own happiness.I view therapy as a way to gain self awareness in order to understand one's pattern of relating to others and dealing with life's challenges.
With compassion,insight and acceptance, I can help you explore the issues which prevent you from success in your personal and professional relationships. I believe that we all possess much of the knowledge needed to answer life's questions; however, as with all things, we sometimes simply forget where to look. I see my work primarily as a guide, helping my clients find their own answers and their own happiness.I view therapy as a way to gain self awareness in order to understand one's pattern of relating to others and dealing with life's challenges.
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As your therapist, I will offer you presence, focused attention and a collaborative effort to understand and make meaning of your inner life and conflicts. Together, we will work to bring about the changes necessary to empower you to live authentically, with purpose, and to achieve your full potential. I tend to work well with individuals who see their mental health as a journey or who are motivated to understand and work through the underlying causes of their difficulties in longer-term therapeutic relationships.
As your therapist, I will offer you presence, focused attention and a collaborative effort to understand and make meaning of your inner life and conflicts. Together, we will work to bring about the changes necessary to empower you to live authentically, with purpose, and to achieve your full potential. I tend to work well with individuals who see their mental health as a journey or who are motivated to understand and work through the underlying causes of their difficulties in longer-term therapeutic relationships.
Shah Rukh Khan - "Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls your life." I assist individuals, couples, and families in navigating, processing, healing, & overcoming complex life changes, traumas, or specific challenges that impact their lives. I also work with individuals struggling with new or existing TBIs in addition to aiding individuals in finding their purpose in life after major life changes. I have a direct approach with clients which often expedites a client's progress. Specifically, I use CBT, DBT, PCT, Solution Focused Therapy, & Gottman Method to help clients reach their goals.
Shah Rukh Khan - "Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls your life." I assist individuals, couples, and families in navigating, processing, healing, & overcoming complex life changes, traumas, or specific challenges that impact their lives. I also work with individuals struggling with new or existing TBIs in addition to aiding individuals in finding their purpose in life after major life changes. I have a direct approach with clients which often expedites a client's progress. Specifically, I use CBT, DBT, PCT, Solution Focused Therapy, & Gottman Method to help clients reach their goals.
These days people frequently are burdened with some combination of anxiety, depression, loneliness, relationship difficulties, self-doubt, life transitions and challenges, or long-standing interpersonal patterns that interfere with personal fulfillment and satisfying relationships. Struggling with these kinds of situations can leave a person feeling hopelessly stuck. Fortunately, the collaborative work of psychotherapy can be very effective in finding satisfying solutions to these problems.
These days people frequently are burdened with some combination of anxiety, depression, loneliness, relationship difficulties, self-doubt, life transitions and challenges, or long-standing interpersonal patterns that interfere with personal fulfillment and satisfying relationships. Struggling with these kinds of situations can leave a person feeling hopelessly stuck. Fortunately, the collaborative work of psychotherapy can be very effective in finding satisfying solutions to these problems.
Utilizing the basic tenets of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy I enjoy assisting those with a wide range of mental health issues. From acute illness such as Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder to change of life issues this approach allows for permanent change to the the distorted thought process. My experience with both inpatient treatment and in the clinical setting provides a depth of knowledge to help guide you in the therapeutic journey. If appropriate, I will work with your psychiatrist or medical provider as well as supportive members of your family/life to provide a more comprehensive approach to mental wellness.
Utilizing the basic tenets of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy I enjoy assisting those with a wide range of mental health issues. From acute illness such as Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder to change of life issues this approach allows for permanent change to the the distorted thought process. My experience with both inpatient treatment and in the clinical setting provides a depth of knowledge to help guide you in the therapeutic journey. If appropriate, I will work with your psychiatrist or medical provider as well as supportive members of your family/life to provide a more comprehensive approach to mental wellness.
In my 49 years of practice as a psychologist, in Tennessee, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire, I have had the honor and privilege of working with so many patients on their paths of exploration, personal growth, and healing. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic, existential, and Buddhist theories, with a focus on integrating mindfulness and compassion with self and others. It is my belief that the quality of the psychotherapy relationship between therapist and patient is the principal healing force in treatment. Thus, I do my best to form a good and ethical therapeutic relationship with each of my patients.
In my 49 years of practice as a psychologist, in Tennessee, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire, I have had the honor and privilege of working with so many patients on their paths of exploration, personal growth, and healing. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic, existential, and Buddhist theories, with a focus on integrating mindfulness and compassion with self and others. It is my belief that the quality of the psychotherapy relationship between therapist and patient is the principal healing force in treatment. Thus, I do my best to form a good and ethical therapeutic relationship with each of my patients.
Sometimes the unthinkable happens and upends our lives as we once knew them to be. And it's in our time of deepest struggle that our old coping strategies stop working for us, rendering the pain unbearable. We can’t seem to find relief from the problems and find ourselves falling further into cycles of numbing or masking our pain. However, I’m here to say that there is hope; real change is possible through the power of God's redeeming love and grace! If you're ready to dig deep, I'm here to partner with you!
Sometimes the unthinkable happens and upends our lives as we once knew them to be. And it's in our time of deepest struggle that our old coping strategies stop working for us, rendering the pain unbearable. We can’t seem to find relief from the problems and find ourselves falling further into cycles of numbing or masking our pain. However, I’m here to say that there is hope; real change is possible through the power of God's redeeming love and grace! If you're ready to dig deep, I'm here to partner with you!
Do you need someone to talk to about your life? I am here to listen! I graduated from Franciscan University in clinical mental health counseling with a focus in trauma care. The bulk of my experience is in individual and group therapy with people struggling with substance use, depression, anxiety, helping them manage life circumstances, coming from difficult pasts. I have also worked in trauma counseling at the residential, inpatient, and outpatient levels of care.
Do you need someone to talk to about your life? I am here to listen! I graduated from Franciscan University in clinical mental health counseling with a focus in trauma care. The bulk of my experience is in individual and group therapy with people struggling with substance use, depression, anxiety, helping them manage life circumstances, coming from difficult pasts. I have also worked in trauma counseling at the residential, inpatient, and outpatient levels of care.
“THE Anger Management Guy in Nashville!” Author of "Navigate Anger". Counseling for adult individuals. Over 20 years in private practice. Clients would describe me as direct and interactive, yet warm. I'm currently accepting new clients.
“THE Anger Management Guy in Nashville!” Author of "Navigate Anger". Counseling for adult individuals. Over 20 years in private practice. Clients would describe me as direct and interactive, yet warm. I'm currently accepting new clients.
You deserve to feel better! Hi, I’m Doug, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee. Simply put, my goal is to help my clients feel better and get the most out of life. The way I see it, the decision to get counseling is a sign of strength, not weakness. And the benefits can be life changing!
You deserve to feel better! Hi, I’m Doug, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee. Simply put, my goal is to help my clients feel better and get the most out of life. The way I see it, the decision to get counseling is a sign of strength, not weakness. And the benefits can be life changing!
Are you struggling with a health condition such as chronic pain? Do you experience emotional difficulties like stress, anxiety, depression, or loss of motivation that cause a disruption to your physical health or get in the way of engaging in meaningful health behaviors? Navigating psychological experiences on a path toward health and wellness can be challenging and complex. Using an active therapeutic process, we can work together to develop effective emotional and behavioral skills, identify valued directions, and take actionable steps toward a meaningful life.
Are you struggling with a health condition such as chronic pain? Do you experience emotional difficulties like stress, anxiety, depression, or loss of motivation that cause a disruption to your physical health or get in the way of engaging in meaningful health behaviors? Navigating psychological experiences on a path toward health and wellness can be challenging and complex. Using an active therapeutic process, we can work together to develop effective emotional and behavioral skills, identify valued directions, and take actionable steps toward a meaningful life.
I work with clients navigating PTSD, anxiety, and challenges in connection—including men with narcissistic traits or narcissistic personality disorder
I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, integrating it with Interpersonal Therapy to best support each individual’s needs. For trauma treatment, I offer Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Both are well-researched, evidence-based approaches that have been shown to be highly effective for treating PTSD.
I work with clients navigating PTSD, anxiety, and challenges in connection—including men with narcissistic traits or narcissistic personality disorder
I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, integrating it with Interpersonal Therapy to best support each individual’s needs. For trauma treatment, I offer Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Both are well-researched, evidence-based approaches that have been shown to be highly effective for treating PTSD.
Picking a counselor can feel scary, but the decision wont be made, until you make it. At EXODUS, we've seen the immense positive impact counseling, therapy, and mentorship can have on someone's life in their pursuit of stability, meaning, joy, fulfillment, and more.
Picking a counselor can feel scary, but the decision wont be made, until you make it. At EXODUS, we've seen the immense positive impact counseling, therapy, and mentorship can have on someone's life in their pursuit of stability, meaning, joy, fulfillment, and more.
Feeling like you're stuck in the same old patterns, no matter what you try? You're not alone, and you don't have to figure it out by yourself. I'm all in when it comes to supporting my clients. My style is relational, down-to-earth, and honest. I work with individuals and couples who are looking for deeper, more connected relationships. I’m especially passionate about helping people heal from developmental trauma and attachment wounds. I also enjoy working with neurodivergent clients to help them better understand themselves and build coping strategies that truly fit who they are.
Feeling like you're stuck in the same old patterns, no matter what you try? You're not alone, and you don't have to figure it out by yourself. I'm all in when it comes to supporting my clients. My style is relational, down-to-earth, and honest. I work with individuals and couples who are looking for deeper, more connected relationships. I’m especially passionate about helping people heal from developmental trauma and attachment wounds. I also enjoy working with neurodivergent clients to help them better understand themselves and build coping strategies that truly fit who they are.
I specialize in helping clients who struggle with childhood trauma and family issues, which often manifest as anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges. My ideal client seeks to understand their past, develop effective coping mechanisms, and embark on a path to healing. Through an empathetic and practical approach, I aim to empower them with resilience and self-awareness, guiding them toward a life of clarity, growth, and fulfillment.
I specialize in helping clients who struggle with childhood trauma and family issues, which often manifest as anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges. My ideal client seeks to understand their past, develop effective coping mechanisms, and embark on a path to healing. Through an empathetic and practical approach, I aim to empower them with resilience and self-awareness, guiding them toward a life of clarity, growth, and fulfillment.
I treat clients who seek to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and how they relate to the world around them. Learn skills to help you build a life that aligns with your core values. Master relationships, and begin to flourish toward your personal and professional goals. I use a client-centered, strengths-based approach, to help clients realize their full potential, and to learn how to overcome stress and anxiety.
I treat clients who seek to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and how they relate to the world around them. Learn skills to help you build a life that aligns with your core values. Master relationships, and begin to flourish toward your personal and professional goals. I use a client-centered, strengths-based approach, to help clients realize their full potential, and to learn how to overcome stress and anxiety.
I seek to be open and inclusive with each client. I am trained in in-depth psychotherapy & enjoy exploring the deeper roots of presenting problems with a goal of practical application of insight. I am a licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapist & clinical supervisor with over 30 years of experience. I particularly like working with couples in crisis. I have experience with clergy and clergy families, therapists, spiritual issues & issues of faith, Addiction Recovery, Anxiety, Depression, Grief & loss, Dilemmas in parenting, Premarital counseling, Relationship issues, Self-image issues, Stress & Trauma among other presenting issues.
I seek to be open and inclusive with each client. I am trained in in-depth psychotherapy & enjoy exploring the deeper roots of presenting problems with a goal of practical application of insight. I am a licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapist & clinical supervisor with over 30 years of experience. I particularly like working with couples in crisis. I have experience with clergy and clergy families, therapists, spiritual issues & issues of faith, Addiction Recovery, Anxiety, Depression, Grief & loss, Dilemmas in parenting, Premarital counseling, Relationship issues, Self-image issues, Stress & Trauma among other presenting issues.
Each of us shapes and is shaped by the relationships we have with others, with our bodies, with our stories, with our cultures, and with our worlds. We find ourselves here and now because of where we’ve been and what has happened, because of how we carry our experiences forward and how they have made us. I am awed by the creative resilience with which we integrate or shoulder the burdens we’ve felt. I find astonishing and courageous the ways in which we not only survive, but find ways to thrive, to express ourselves, and live into the fullness of human experience despite those things that have hurt us and that hurt us now.
Each of us shapes and is shaped by the relationships we have with others, with our bodies, with our stories, with our cultures, and with our worlds. We find ourselves here and now because of where we’ve been and what has happened, because of how we carry our experiences forward and how they have made us. I am awed by the creative resilience with which we integrate or shoulder the burdens we’ve felt. I find astonishing and courageous the ways in which we not only survive, but find ways to thrive, to express ourselves, and live into the fullness of human experience despite those things that have hurt us and that hurt us now.
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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.