Personality Disorders Therapists in Mount Juliet, TN
If you’ve been trying to hold everything together but still feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or stuck, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to walk this path by yourself.
For over 20 years, I’ve walked alongside people from all backgrounds navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, church hurt, ministry burnout, identity struggles, grief, and seasons of transition. Many come to me feeling exhausted, discouraged, or unsure of their next step. At Summit Services Group, I provide a safe, compassionate space for healing, growth, and personal transformation.
If you’ve been trying to hold everything together but still feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or stuck, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to walk this path by yourself.
For over 20 years, I’ve walked alongside people from all backgrounds navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, church hurt, ministry burnout, identity struggles, grief, and seasons of transition. Many come to me feeling exhausted, discouraged, or unsure of their next step. At Summit Services Group, I provide a safe, compassionate space for healing, growth, and personal transformation.
Now Accepting New Clients! Every single one of us faces challenges in our individual "inside world". Those challenges cause us to struggle even more with the challenges of the outside world... but you don't have to face those challenges alone. I offer a safe place and a unique and natural healing approach to help you heal and gain more peace in your life.
Now Accepting New Clients! Every single one of us faces challenges in our individual "inside world". Those challenges cause us to struggle even more with the challenges of the outside world... but you don't have to face those challenges alone. I offer a safe place and a unique and natural healing approach to help you heal and gain more peace in your life.
Esther Chelladurai
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCMHSP, LADAC 2
2 Endorsed
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
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.
The love of people called me into this profession. I've had the privilege of working with thousands of individuals, including celebrities while involved in the entertainment industry, and hope to provide you with the best professional services available. I am committed to advancing my clinical education and further my knowledge in the expanding field of mental health. My compassion and empathy for those who suffer emotionally, combined with my clinical experience are what I hope will make a difference in the quality of your life. My practice focuses on adults, teens, children and familiy therapy.
The love of people called me into this profession. I've had the privilege of working with thousands of individuals, including celebrities while involved in the entertainment industry, and hope to provide you with the best professional services available. I am committed to advancing my clinical education and further my knowledge in the expanding field of mental health. My compassion and empathy for those who suffer emotionally, combined with my clinical experience are what I hope will make a difference in the quality of your life. My practice focuses on adults, teens, children and familiy therapy.
Are you struggling to do things you enjoy as you age? Are you overwhelmed caring for someone with a severe disability or dementia? Are you having a hard time adjusting to a chronic illness? There's support out there just for you. For your convenience, I offer telehealth sessions in Florida, Iowa, and I'm PsyPact certified.
Are you struggling to do things you enjoy as you age? Are you overwhelmed caring for someone with a severe disability or dementia? Are you having a hard time adjusting to a chronic illness? There's support out there just for you. For your convenience, I offer telehealth sessions in Florida, Iowa, and I'm PsyPact certified.
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..
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.
Deeply passionate about helping people come home to themselves—body, mind, and heart.
Deeply passionate about helping people come home to themselves—body, mind, and heart.
I have been licensed & practicing since 1995. I provide mental health therapy & also substance abuse therapy to adults. I use evidence based therapeutic techniques. I believe it is important to recognize strengths as well as vulnerabilities. We are all imperfect & survivors. I think the benefits of therapy are perspective, support, accountability and growth. I think therapy should go beyond insight to include self awareness & ultimately a sense of choice in how we respond to the challenges of life. I can teach skills and techniques that are well grounded in long established & proven approaches.
I have been licensed & practicing since 1995. I provide mental health therapy & also substance abuse therapy to adults. I use evidence based therapeutic techniques. I believe it is important to recognize strengths as well as vulnerabilities. We are all imperfect & survivors. I think the benefits of therapy are perspective, support, accountability and growth. I think therapy should go beyond insight to include self awareness & ultimately a sense of choice in how we respond to the challenges of life. I can teach skills and techniques that are well grounded in long established & proven approaches.
Our experiences, both positive and negative, shape who we are, but we don't have to stay stuck where we are. I believe that the opportunity for significant change occurs in healthy relationships; and that healthy relationships are built on trust, mutual respect, and cooperation. In my practice, I seek to create an environment that allows a healthy therapeutic relationship to develop, which can then be a model that my patients can apply to their relationships outside of the therapeutic environment. If you choose to see me as your therapist, you can expect empathy, compassion, respect, and professionalism.
Our experiences, both positive and negative, shape who we are, but we don't have to stay stuck where we are. I believe that the opportunity for significant change occurs in healthy relationships; and that healthy relationships are built on trust, mutual respect, and cooperation. In my practice, I seek to create an environment that allows a healthy therapeutic relationship to develop, which can then be a model that my patients can apply to their relationships outside of the therapeutic environment. If you choose to see me as your therapist, you can expect empathy, compassion, respect, and professionalism.
Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I work with men, women, and couples experiencing life transitions and crises. Many of my adult clients are not experiencing a crisis currently. Still, they are trying to unravel the effects of a dysfunctional childhood or lost relationship, which might show up today as hypervigilance, depression, anger, or reactivity. My approach incorporates healing for the mind, soul, and body. Trauma rewires the brain for survival, and many of my clients are ready to quit living in survival mode and re-train their brains to live authentically.
I work with men, women, and couples experiencing life transitions and crises. Many of my adult clients are not experiencing a crisis currently. Still, they are trying to unravel the effects of a dysfunctional childhood or lost relationship, which might show up today as hypervigilance, depression, anger, or reactivity. My approach incorporates healing for the mind, soul, and body. Trauma rewires the brain for survival, and many of my clients are ready to quit living in survival mode and re-train their brains to live authentically.
Dr. Michael Christian
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCMHSP, NCC, CSAT--S, CST
2 Endorsed
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
The typical client is an individual, couple or family who struggles with a variety of issues. These include but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, mood issues, chronic pain, personality challenges, addiction, sexual dysfunction, marital and relational distress, attachment disorders, trauma history, and more. My clients find my practice through referrals from another therapist, a past or present client, pastors, physicians, and other professionals.
The typical client is an individual, couple or family who struggles with a variety of issues. These include but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, mood issues, chronic pain, personality challenges, addiction, sexual dysfunction, marital and relational distress, attachment disorders, trauma history, and more. My clients find my practice through referrals from another therapist, a past or present client, pastors, physicians, and other professionals.
When I first started Counseling Professionals in 2001, my vision was to provide a safe refuge from the storms of life by equipping my clients and their loved ones with the tools and healing that they need to live a happy and successful life. This practice is my not only my passion, but also my life calling. Our team of highly qualified and very passionate counselors feel honored as we are able to help our valuable clients restore hope, peace, and harmony.
When I first started Counseling Professionals in 2001, my vision was to provide a safe refuge from the storms of life by equipping my clients and their loved ones with the tools and healing that they need to live a happy and successful life. This practice is my not only my passion, but also my life calling. Our team of highly qualified and very passionate counselors feel honored as we are able to help our valuable clients restore hope, peace, and harmony.
Christie McCullough @ Horizon Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you’re struggling with anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, or life transitions, I’m here to help. You may be seeking support to manage your emotions, navigate challenges, and find clarity and balance. Your goal is to heal, build resilience, and create meaningful change in your life. You want to feel empowered, grounded, and confident in your ability to face life’s challenges, knowing you have the tools and support to thrive.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, or life transitions, I’m here to help. You may be seeking support to manage your emotions, navigate challenges, and find clarity and balance. Your goal is to heal, build resilience, and create meaningful change in your life. You want to feel empowered, grounded, and confident in your ability to face life’s challenges, knowing you have the tools and support to thrive.
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.
You deserve to live a life of overall wellness. Anxiety and trauma can make you feel stuck in cycles, impacting not only your personal well-being but also your connections with others. Unwanted thoughts and emotions can be overwhelming to process, leaving you struggling to communicate effectively. Maybe you are seeking a solution to combat your current processing patterns or want to feel more connected to yourself or others. My ultimate goal is to walk with you while exploring your emotions and thoughts without judgment.
You deserve to live a life of overall wellness. Anxiety and trauma can make you feel stuck in cycles, impacting not only your personal well-being but also your connections with others. Unwanted thoughts and emotions can be overwhelming to process, leaving you struggling to communicate effectively. Maybe you are seeking a solution to combat your current processing patterns or want to feel more connected to yourself or others. My ultimate goal is to walk with you while exploring your emotions and thoughts without judgment.
Jillian Richardson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
2 Endorsed
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
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.
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Do you struggle with anxiety? Are you a perfectionist? Would you like healthier relationships? I specialize in empowering individuals to enhance their communication skills, foster deeper connections in their relationships, and navigate the challenges of anxiety and perfectionism. I believe that, with skilled guidance, clients can identify what is important to them and increase their ability to engage in behaviors that help them have healthier relationships, improved communication, increased self-esteem, and move toward a life that they find valuable and meaningful.
Do you struggle with anxiety? Are you a perfectionist? Would you like healthier relationships? I specialize in empowering individuals to enhance their communication skills, foster deeper connections in their relationships, and navigate the challenges of anxiety and perfectionism. I believe that, with skilled guidance, clients can identify what is important to them and increase their ability to engage in behaviors that help them have healthier relationships, improved communication, increased self-esteem, and move toward a life that they find valuable and meaningful.
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.
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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.