Personality Disorders Therapists in Lebanon, TN
Hi, I’m Robbie, an LCSW offering online therapy with flexible scheduling to help you navigate anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and tough life phases. Our sessions skip rigid clinical jargon to focus on practical, solution-oriented strategies that fit your day-to-day life. Together, we will build an affirmative, collaborative space. I am looking forward to working with you toward a better tomorrow.
Hi, I’m Robbie, an LCSW offering online therapy with flexible scheduling to help you navigate anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and tough life phases. Our sessions skip rigid clinical jargon to focus on practical, solution-oriented strategies that fit your day-to-day life. Together, we will build an affirmative, collaborative space. I am looking forward to working with you toward a better tomorrow.
Therapy is an experience that I have seen from both sides, as a client and clinician. This is why my approach comes from an empathic, relative point of view. My belief is that a client knows more about what they need better than anyone else. However, we all need guidance and assistance at times to help unlock our potential. I have learned that each client has their own set of core beliefs, maladaptive coping skills, and a significant barrier to obtaining the life we deserve. As a result, we can work to change these unhealthy behaviors one may use to numb and escape feelings that are destructive and harmful together.
Therapy is an experience that I have seen from both sides, as a client and clinician. This is why my approach comes from an empathic, relative point of view. My belief is that a client knows more about what they need better than anyone else. However, we all need guidance and assistance at times to help unlock our potential. I have learned that each client has their own set of core beliefs, maladaptive coping skills, and a significant barrier to obtaining the life we deserve. As a result, we can work to change these unhealthy behaviors one may use to numb and escape feelings that are destructive and harmful together.
In my 60+ years I have personally experienced a lot of things that my clients share with me. I am able to empathize or and the very least identify with my clients needs. My approach is Person/Client Centered; Person-centered therapy uses a non-authoritative approach that allows clients to take more of a lead in discussions so that, in the process, they will discover their own solutions. The therapist acts as a compassionate facilitator, listening without judgment and acknowledging the client’s experience without moving the conversation in another direction. The therapist is there to encourage and support the client.
In my 60+ years I have personally experienced a lot of things that my clients share with me. I am able to empathize or and the very least identify with my clients needs. My approach is Person/Client Centered; Person-centered therapy uses a non-authoritative approach that allows clients to take more of a lead in discussions so that, in the process, they will discover their own solutions. The therapist acts as a compassionate facilitator, listening without judgment and acknowledging the client’s experience without moving the conversation in another direction. The therapist is there to encourage and support the client.
I come from a generalist background, treating an array of clients, with experiences related to suicide risk assessment, severe and persistent mental illness, personality disorders, depression, and anxiety.
I experience with research, psychological and neuropsychological assessments. My treatment approach for therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy-based with an additional focus on schema therapy.
I come from a generalist background, treating an array of clients, with experiences related to suicide risk assessment, severe and persistent mental illness, personality disorders, depression, and anxiety.
I experience with research, psychological and neuropsychological assessments. My treatment approach for therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy-based with an additional focus on schema therapy.
Relationships are critical to how we navigate our lives - the relationships with our important people, the relationship we have with ourselves, and our relationship to God. The counseling experience is no different, and it should be a quality relationship that is built on trust and understanding. It can take a little time to develop the counseling connection, but it can be well worth the investment.
Relationships are critical to how we navigate our lives - the relationships with our important people, the relationship we have with ourselves, and our relationship to God. The counseling experience is no different, and it should be a quality relationship that is built on trust and understanding. It can take a little time to develop the counseling connection, but it can be well worth the investment.
Not Accepting New Clients Until September (paternity leave)
My ideal clients are those who are introspective, reflective, curious, & are ready to challenge themselves. I thrive working with clients who are navigating life transitions, grieving a loss, navigating a path of forgiveness, and setting boundaries with loved ones who are in an unhealthy place.
I specialize in working with clients struggling with addictions, OCD, Scrupulosity, Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, & Grief, as well as clients who identify are Christian or have a Christian background..
Not Accepting New Clients Until September (paternity leave)
My ideal clients are those who are introspective, reflective, curious, & are ready to challenge themselves. I thrive working with clients who are navigating life transitions, grieving a loss, navigating a path of forgiveness, and setting boundaries with loved ones who are in an unhealthy place.
I specialize in working with clients struggling with addictions, OCD, Scrupulosity, Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, & Grief, as well as clients who identify are Christian or have a Christian background..
Something has to change — you feel it, even if you're not sure where to start. Maybe your child is struggling in ways that worry you. Maybe anxiety, depression, or the weight of past experiences is making everyday life harder than it should be. Or maybe you and your partner keep having the same painful conversations without ever really getting through to each other.
Our intern therapists see clients ages 5 through adulthood, working with ADHD, neurodivergence, depression, life transitions, and disconnected couples — meeting each person with curiosity, care, and evidence-informed tools to help you move forward.
Something has to change — you feel it, even if you're not sure where to start. Maybe your child is struggling in ways that worry you. Maybe anxiety, depression, or the weight of past experiences is making everyday life harder than it should be. Or maybe you and your partner keep having the same painful conversations without ever really getting through to each other.
Our intern therapists see clients ages 5 through adulthood, working with ADHD, neurodivergence, depression, life transitions, and disconnected couples — meeting each person with curiosity, care, and evidence-informed tools to help you move forward.
Central Care Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
In this life there is always something that makes us change. Human nature says that it is love or the loss of something or someone. If you think you need help to achieve your goals or make the necessary changes to be successful, you have to give yourself a chance. During therapy you have the necessary space to talk about the different barriers that are a challenge for you. I work with different people who are going through different personal situations, having challenges with their families, or struggling in their marriage.
In this life there is always something that makes us change. Human nature says that it is love or the loss of something or someone. If you think you need help to achieve your goals or make the necessary changes to be successful, you have to give yourself a chance. During therapy you have the necessary space to talk about the different barriers that are a challenge for you. I work with different people who are going through different personal situations, having challenges with their families, or struggling in their marriage.
Are you wanting more from yourself and life? Many of our struggles come from either past or current trauma. Trauma can then lead to poor boundaries, low self-esteem, negative beliefs and patterns of behavior that continue to hurt us. Oftentimes we know what is best for our lives, but we've been conditioned to believe we are undeserving. Whether this belief has been created from religious experiences, our family of origin, or society we will work together to bring about hope and healing. Choosing who to share your story with is an important and personal decision. I am here to provide a welcoming and supportive space.
Are you wanting more from yourself and life? Many of our struggles come from either past or current trauma. Trauma can then lead to poor boundaries, low self-esteem, negative beliefs and patterns of behavior that continue to hurt us. Oftentimes we know what is best for our lives, but we've been conditioned to believe we are undeserving. Whether this belief has been created from religious experiences, our family of origin, or society we will work together to bring about hope and healing. Choosing who to share your story with is an important and personal decision. I am here to provide a welcoming and supportive space.
My passion is helping clients find what works for them. My heart is focused on helping people with substance use issues, self-esteem, and all kinds of relationships. Do you ever find yourself feeling stuck in these areas or desiring some kind of change? I would love to help guide you to find alternatives and perspective shifts that can help you tackle your problems with increased confidence and curiosity.
My passion is helping clients find what works for them. My heart is focused on helping people with substance use issues, self-esteem, and all kinds of relationships. Do you ever find yourself feeling stuck in these areas or desiring some kind of change? I would love to help guide you to find alternatives and perspective shifts that can help you tackle your problems with increased confidence and curiosity.
"Speak in such a way that others love to listen to you and listen in such a way that others love to speak to you." We are all going through own our journey through life and many times the path ahead feels and appears impossible. Or maybe there is so much damage from a road that blew up on you and now you can't see which way to go. No matter what age, we can all find pieces of our life that we can control and influence positively even in the midst of impossibility. Anxiety, anger, family conflict, behavioral issues, blended families, stress management. trauma, depression, and the list goes on of things that can impair our daily life.
"Speak in such a way that others love to listen to you and listen in such a way that others love to speak to you." We are all going through own our journey through life and many times the path ahead feels and appears impossible. Or maybe there is so much damage from a road that blew up on you and now you can't see which way to go. No matter what age, we can all find pieces of our life that we can control and influence positively even in the midst of impossibility. Anxiety, anger, family conflict, behavioral issues, blended families, stress management. trauma, depression, and the list goes on of things that can impair our daily life.
As a Licensed Mental Health and Addictions Counselor, I help preteens, teens, adults, and seniors navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, addictions & OCD tendencies, divorce recovery, life transitions, & grief. Healing begins with understanding not just your symptoms, but the unique story your brain, genetics, and life experiences have written. I take a neuroscience-informed, trauma-focused approach to uncover how biology and lived experiences shape emotional patterns. Using evidence-based therapies, we work together to create lasting change, build new ways of responding, and rewrite the narrative that's been holding you back.
As a Licensed Mental Health and Addictions Counselor, I help preteens, teens, adults, and seniors navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, addictions & OCD tendencies, divorce recovery, life transitions, & grief. Healing begins with understanding not just your symptoms, but the unique story your brain, genetics, and life experiences have written. I take a neuroscience-informed, trauma-focused approach to uncover how biology and lived experiences shape emotional patterns. Using evidence-based therapies, we work together to create lasting change, build new ways of responding, and rewrite the narrative that's been holding you back.
I believe therapy is about more than managing symptoms, it’s about understanding yourself, making sense of where you’ve been, and figuring out where you want to go. Life can leave us stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next, but those seasons can create space for growth. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and identity. Whether you’re healing from the past, adjusting to a new chapter, or feeling stuck, therapy can offer a safe place to reconnect with yourself, and move forward. You don’t have to have it figured out to begin.
I believe therapy is about more than managing symptoms, it’s about understanding yourself, making sense of where you’ve been, and figuring out where you want to go. Life can leave us stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next, but those seasons can create space for growth. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and identity. Whether you’re healing from the past, adjusting to a new chapter, or feeling stuck, therapy can offer a safe place to reconnect with yourself, and move forward. You don’t have to have it figured out to begin.
Jillian Richardson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
PLEASE - READ: I am not taking new clients at the moment. This may change in a month or two, so feel free to visit this page again to check :) My role as a therapist is to be of service to you and equip you with practical tools, as you bravely embark on this journey. I work with those with depression; anxiety; and trauma reactivity & avoidance. Other issues I love to help clients master: Unmasking high-functioning ADHD and first-time adult diagnosis of ADHD; coping with maladaptive personality perspectives; navigating attachment style and attachment insecurity. I can also assess for Emotional Support Animal needs.
PLEASE - READ: I am not taking new clients at the moment. This may change in a month or two, so feel free to visit this page again to check :) My role as a therapist is to be of service to you and equip you with practical tools, as you bravely embark on this journey. I work with those with depression; anxiety; and trauma reactivity & avoidance. Other issues I love to help clients master: Unmasking high-functioning ADHD and first-time adult diagnosis of ADHD; coping with maladaptive personality perspectives; navigating attachment style and attachment insecurity. I can also assess for Emotional Support Animal needs.
Heidi Louise McKinney
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I am looking forward to expanding my scope of practice to include working/collaborating with medical physicians in an integrated health care clinic in Southwest Washington. It has been a pleasure and privilege serving patients in the Middle Tennessee area.
I am looking forward to expanding my scope of practice to include working/collaborating with medical physicians in an integrated health care clinic in Southwest Washington. It has been a pleasure and privilege serving patients in the Middle Tennessee area.
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Often, life gets away from us before we realize how quickly things have changed. Life is a process of personal growth and evolution. It is also a process of building and maintaining relationships with people in a world that is constantly in flux. In my Individual Therapy and Family Therapy practice, I focus on partnering with you to explore challenges around interpersonal relationships, behavioral problems, sexual identity and behaviors, self-esteem, core beliefs/values, and many other aspects of life.
Often, life gets away from us before we realize how quickly things have changed. Life is a process of personal growth and evolution. It is also a process of building and maintaining relationships with people in a world that is constantly in flux. In my Individual Therapy and Family Therapy practice, I focus on partnering with you to explore challenges around interpersonal relationships, behavioral problems, sexual identity and behaviors, self-esteem, core beliefs/values, and many other aspects of life.
I also work with people navigating narcissistic personality dynamics.
Some people struggle with impulsivity. Others struggle with too much control. Overthinking every decision, following rigid internal rules, and feeling like they have to perform a certain way in social situations. If you relate to the latter, therapy with me might be a good fit. You might be highly competent in many areas of life but find that when it comes to emotions and relationships, things feel frustratingly more complicated.
I also work with people navigating narcissistic personality dynamics.
Some people struggle with impulsivity. Others struggle with too much control. Overthinking every decision, following rigid internal rules, and feeling like they have to perform a certain way in social situations. If you relate to the latter, therapy with me might be a good fit. You might be highly competent in many areas of life but find that when it comes to emotions and relationships, things feel frustratingly more complicated.
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.
I specialize in supporting survivors of sexual trauma, emotional abuse, physical abuse, and narcissistic abuse who are experiencing panic attacks, anxiety, dissociation (including DID and derealization/depersonalization), and more.
You’ve survived deep wounds: abuse that has shaped how you see yourself, your relationships, and the world. Maybe you struggle with overwhelming emotions, dissociation, panic, or feeling disconnected from your body & identity. You might find yourself in unhealthy relationships, battling self-doubt, or feeling like healing is out of reach. But trauma does not define you. I specialize in supporting survivors of sexual, physical, & emotional abuse reclaim their sense of self using EMDR, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, and a relational, psychodynamic approach. With nearly a decade of experience, I am here to affirm that healing is possible.
I specialize in supporting survivors of sexual trauma, emotional abuse, physical abuse, and narcissistic abuse who are experiencing panic attacks, anxiety, dissociation (including DID and derealization/depersonalization), and more.
You’ve survived deep wounds: abuse that has shaped how you see yourself, your relationships, and the world. Maybe you struggle with overwhelming emotions, dissociation, panic, or feeling disconnected from your body & identity. You might find yourself in unhealthy relationships, battling self-doubt, or feeling like healing is out of reach. But trauma does not define you. I specialize in supporting survivors of sexual, physical, & emotional abuse reclaim their sense of self using EMDR, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, and a relational, psychodynamic approach. With nearly a decade of experience, I am here to affirm that healing is possible.
I live by the idea that giving up on a goal because of a setback is like slashing your other three tires because you have a flat. To me, it's a reminder that one difficult moment doesn't erase your progress. Growth isn't linear, and setbacks are part of the process. My role is to help you navigate those moments with resilience, compassion, and practical tools as we work together toward meaningful, lasting change.
I live by the idea that giving up on a goal because of a setback is like slashing your other three tires because you have a flat. To me, it's a reminder that one difficult moment doesn't erase your progress. Growth isn't linear, and setbacks are part of the process. My role is to help you navigate those moments with resilience, compassion, and practical tools as we work together toward meaningful, lasting change.
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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.