Personality Disorders Therapists in Houston, TX
I am trained in DBT to treat personality disorders and use cognitive and existential techniques to assist clients in exploring new, healthy ways of seeing themselves and the world.
Howard Thurman writes, "Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." My goal as a therapist is to partner with you on your journey and help you find what makes you come alive. Ask yourself this question: "Who could I be?" The person you could be is calling you forward out of who you have been.
I am trained in DBT to treat personality disorders and use cognitive and existential techniques to assist clients in exploring new, healthy ways of seeing themselves and the world.
Howard Thurman writes, "Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." My goal as a therapist is to partner with you on your journey and help you find what makes you come alive. Ask yourself this question: "Who could I be?" The person you could be is calling you forward out of who you have been.
Tatiana Martinez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77006
I understand how challenging it can be to navigate trauma, attachment issues, and mood or personality disorders.
My ideal client has faced adverse childhood experiences and trauma, resulting in attachment issues, family of origin trauma, and mood or personality disorders. They struggle with fear, stress, low self-esteem, and forming safe attachments. They need a compassionate, nonjudgmental therapist skilled in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Together, we aim to build self-esteem, security, and confidence, heal from trauma, and develop healthier relationships, fostering emotional regulation and a balanced, fulfilling life.
I understand how challenging it can be to navigate trauma, attachment issues, and mood or personality disorders.
My ideal client has faced adverse childhood experiences and trauma, resulting in attachment issues, family of origin trauma, and mood or personality disorders. They struggle with fear, stress, low self-esteem, and forming safe attachments. They need a compassionate, nonjudgmental therapist skilled in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Together, we aim to build self-esteem, security, and confidence, heal from trauma, and develop healthier relationships, fostering emotional regulation and a balanced, fulfilling life.
My areas of focus include relationship problems, depression, suicidal thinking, life transitions, work-family-school stress, and personality disorders.
Psychotherapy can be a life changing experience. The first step of the process is finding a therapist with whom you feel comfortable. I would like to help you explore your unique situation to discover whether I might be that therapist for you. Together, we will work to understand who you are and what you want in your life. I am an active therapist who utilizes an integrative approach to treatment. I pull from psychodynamic, dialectical behavioral (DBT) and mentalizing theories to help patients build skills and improve their understanding of themselves in order to help them live their life to the fullest.
My areas of focus include relationship problems, depression, suicidal thinking, life transitions, work-family-school stress, and personality disorders.
Psychotherapy can be a life changing experience. The first step of the process is finding a therapist with whom you feel comfortable. I would like to help you explore your unique situation to discover whether I might be that therapist for you. Together, we will work to understand who you are and what you want in your life. I am an active therapist who utilizes an integrative approach to treatment. I pull from psychodynamic, dialectical behavioral (DBT) and mentalizing theories to help patients build skills and improve their understanding of themselves in order to help them live their life to the fullest.
I am well-versed in dealing with Personality Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, and Mood Disorders.
I ascribe to a humanistic and psychodynamic approach and philosophy of counseling with some cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) mixed in. I focus on client’s emotions, perspectives, and life experiences, rather than just treating symptoms. I believe incongruence, internalized conditions of worth, and unhealthy core beliefs contribute to emotional and psychological distress. Each client is different, what works for one will not work for all. I use a dynamically informed approach in order to create a treatment plan that is best suited to a client's unique needs and goals.
I am well-versed in dealing with Personality Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, and Mood Disorders.
I ascribe to a humanistic and psychodynamic approach and philosophy of counseling with some cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) mixed in. I focus on client’s emotions, perspectives, and life experiences, rather than just treating symptoms. I believe incongruence, internalized conditions of worth, and unhealthy core beliefs contribute to emotional and psychological distress. Each client is different, what works for one will not work for all. I use a dynamically informed approach in order to create a treatment plan that is best suited to a client's unique needs and goals.
Cheryl Scoglio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CDWF-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77007
I spent ten years working (& supervising) on the Professionals In Crisis unit at the Menninger Clinic, treating individuals with mood disorders, addiction, personality disorders & relationship problems.
Recovery is about relationships. Success in recovery is connected to our ability to effectively engage with others. Often, relationships feel the impact of stagnant and familiar dynamics that leave us feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. Mood disorders, personality disorders, addiction and shame are influenced by our interactions with others. In recovery we examine our interpersonal struggles and consider what gets in our way of living authentically and making healthy connections. An effective therapeutic process increases self-awareness, teaches us how to be our best in relationships and inspires us to live more whole-heartedly.
I spent ten years working (& supervising) on the Professionals In Crisis unit at the Menninger Clinic, treating individuals with mood disorders, addiction, personality disorders & relationship problems.
Recovery is about relationships. Success in recovery is connected to our ability to effectively engage with others. Often, relationships feel the impact of stagnant and familiar dynamics that leave us feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. Mood disorders, personality disorders, addiction and shame are influenced by our interactions with others. In recovery we examine our interpersonal struggles and consider what gets in our way of living authentically and making healthy connections. An effective therapeutic process increases self-awareness, teaches us how to be our best in relationships and inspires us to live more whole-heartedly.
If you or a loved one are struggling at work, school, or in relationships, a psychological assessment may be an important first step in any intervention plan. I have over 15-years experience in evaluating children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, personality disorders, psychosis, trauma (physical and psychological), and learning disorders. I aim to help a person, his or her family, and/or outpatient treater to better understand the core issues, specifically those issues that are getting in the way of a person functioning productively in school, work, interpersonally, and/or emotionally.
If you or a loved one are struggling at work, school, or in relationships, a psychological assessment may be an important first step in any intervention plan. I have over 15-years experience in evaluating children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, personality disorders, psychosis, trauma (physical and psychological), and learning disorders. I aim to help a person, his or her family, and/or outpatient treater to better understand the core issues, specifically those issues that are getting in the way of a person functioning productively in school, work, interpersonally, and/or emotionally.
Angela L Tallo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC-S, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77024 (Online Only)
Licensed in Texas, Florida, and Colorado, I offer virtual therapy with a physical location in Denver, CO. I am focused on providing high-quality, evidence-based practices, support and the tools you need to create a life worth living. I have worked with individuals and their families since 2005 providing treatment for mood disorders, behavioral disorders, self-harm and suicidal ideation; traumatic stress, including PTSD; and personality disorders. I am committed to assisting my you overcome whatever challenges you may face in a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental space.
Licensed in Texas, Florida, and Colorado, I offer virtual therapy with a physical location in Denver, CO. I am focused on providing high-quality, evidence-based practices, support and the tools you need to create a life worth living. I have worked with individuals and their families since 2005 providing treatment for mood disorders, behavioral disorders, self-harm and suicidal ideation; traumatic stress, including PTSD; and personality disorders. I am committed to assisting my you overcome whatever challenges you may face in a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental space.
Dr. Tennille Warren-Phillips
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77002 (Online Only)
Warren-Phillips, a psychologist with extensive experience working with individuals who experience personality disorders.
Drowning in a social media wormhole, exploring whether you have a personality disorder? Actively seeking an expert opinion on what is contributing to your distress, emotional instability, fractured relationships, & overall struggle with life? Individuals with personality disorders, like borderline personality disorder, experience distress or impairment from deep seeded patterns of behavior and perspective which clash with society's expectations. This can result in feelings of isolation and have a negative impact on one's life. You want treatment, but where's the experienced providers who specialize in this? That's the hard part.
Warren-Phillips, a psychologist with extensive experience working with individuals who experience personality disorders.
Drowning in a social media wormhole, exploring whether you have a personality disorder? Actively seeking an expert opinion on what is contributing to your distress, emotional instability, fractured relationships, & overall struggle with life? Individuals with personality disorders, like borderline personality disorder, experience distress or impairment from deep seeded patterns of behavior and perspective which clash with society's expectations. This can result in feelings of isolation and have a negative impact on one's life. You want treatment, but where's the experienced providers who specialize in this? That's the hard part.
I specialize in mood disorders (anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder), relationship issues, and personality disorders.
Do you ever feel misunderstood, alone, or overwhelmed by your daily responsibilities? Therapy can be a great way to learn to build coping skills for your anxiety, depression, or any other mental health challenges you may be facing. Therapy can also help you set goals, work on boundary setting, communication skills, and processing past events that have left lasting marks in current relationships. It's important that I provide a safe space for my clients to express their feelings, needs, and wants to an unbiased person (me, the counselor) and that I can offer feedback that challenges them to grow and heal!
I specialize in mood disorders (anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder), relationship issues, and personality disorders.
Do you ever feel misunderstood, alone, or overwhelmed by your daily responsibilities? Therapy can be a great way to learn to build coping skills for your anxiety, depression, or any other mental health challenges you may be facing. Therapy can also help you set goals, work on boundary setting, communication skills, and processing past events that have left lasting marks in current relationships. It's important that I provide a safe space for my clients to express their feelings, needs, and wants to an unbiased person (me, the counselor) and that I can offer feedback that challenges them to grow and heal!
The clinic focuses on deep-rooted healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Childhood Trauma, Scapegoated Child, Smear Campaigns (slander, deformation of character), PTSD, CPTSD, Toxic Shame, People Pleasing, Self Love Deficit, Heal from Bullying, Low Self Esteem, and Anxiety.
Hello, I'm a Nigerian American, Sr. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas with 20 years of professional work experience. I treat music industry professionals and everyday people, who are survivors of Narcissistic Abuse, and other types of emotional and psychological abuse. I also treat clients with partners, siblings, work colleagues, and community leaders who exhibit many characteristics of narcissistic, borderline, histrionic, or antisocial (aka psychopathy) personality disorder traits. Other areas of treatment are listed on our website. I'm also a Therapist for Major Music Artists' World Tours & for the film industry.
The clinic focuses on deep-rooted healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Childhood Trauma, Scapegoated Child, Smear Campaigns (slander, deformation of character), PTSD, CPTSD, Toxic Shame, People Pleasing, Self Love Deficit, Heal from Bullying, Low Self Esteem, and Anxiety.
Hello, I'm a Nigerian American, Sr. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas with 20 years of professional work experience. I treat music industry professionals and everyday people, who are survivors of Narcissistic Abuse, and other types of emotional and psychological abuse. I also treat clients with partners, siblings, work colleagues, and community leaders who exhibit many characteristics of narcissistic, borderline, histrionic, or antisocial (aka psychopathy) personality disorder traits. Other areas of treatment are listed on our website. I'm also a Therapist for Major Music Artists' World Tours & for the film industry.
My specialties include relationship issues, sport related psychotherapy, attachment issues, trauma, grief and bereavement, depression, anxiety, parenting, personality disorders and life transitions.
Initiating therapy can be difficult. Even the first phone call can be very anxiety provoking. My goal is to help you discover changes that can lead to a better understanding of your life. Psychotherapy is a process that involves finding the real truth within one's self. With a compassionate approach we will be able to help understand the conscious and unconscious factors that are keeping you from enjoying healthy relationships, love, work, family and other life related experiences. I believe in being empathetic as well as mindful of clients during sessions so that you are able to achieve the goals that you want.
My specialties include relationship issues, sport related psychotherapy, attachment issues, trauma, grief and bereavement, depression, anxiety, parenting, personality disorders and life transitions.
Initiating therapy can be difficult. Even the first phone call can be very anxiety provoking. My goal is to help you discover changes that can lead to a better understanding of your life. Psychotherapy is a process that involves finding the real truth within one's self. With a compassionate approach we will be able to help understand the conscious and unconscious factors that are keeping you from enjoying healthy relationships, love, work, family and other life related experiences. I believe in being empathetic as well as mindful of clients during sessions so that you are able to achieve the goals that you want.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, C-PD, CTP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77024
My clients vary from individuals and couples dealing with conflict, sexual issues, trauma, personality disorders, relationship concerns, shame, infidelity, lack of self-worth, divorce, parenting, premarital work and attachment work.
The journey to do emotional work is not an easy one. I have experienced my own personal work and growth in my life and can meet you in yours in therapy with compassion, vulnerability and empathy. Our life experiences can manifest in many ways and those trauma responses can morph into patterns that leave us feeling powerless and lost. We can be driven by unconscious primary emotions that keep us in a triggered and reactive cycle when we are seeking secure and loving connections. As a change agent and a connection expert, I can assist you in your ability to connect with others and thrive.
My clients vary from individuals and couples dealing with conflict, sexual issues, trauma, personality disorders, relationship concerns, shame, infidelity, lack of self-worth, divorce, parenting, premarital work and attachment work.
The journey to do emotional work is not an easy one. I have experienced my own personal work and growth in my life and can meet you in yours in therapy with compassion, vulnerability and empathy. Our life experiences can manifest in many ways and those trauma responses can morph into patterns that leave us feeling powerless and lost. We can be driven by unconscious primary emotions that keep us in a triggered and reactive cycle when we are seeking secure and loving connections. As a change agent and a connection expert, I can assist you in your ability to connect with others and thrive.
My specialties include, but are not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, Mood disorders, Anger management, Self-esteem Issues, Trauma, Eating disorder & Personality disorders.
It takes courage to ask for help, but the rewards of doing so can lead to a lifetime of fulfillment. With working together, we will cultivate growth by understanding the obstacles that you face and develop solutions that can help you gain control of your life and achieve your goals.
My specialties include, but are not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, Mood disorders, Anger management, Self-esteem Issues, Trauma, Eating disorder & Personality disorders.
It takes courage to ask for help, but the rewards of doing so can lead to a lifetime of fulfillment. With working together, we will cultivate growth by understanding the obstacles that you face and develop solutions that can help you gain control of your life and achieve your goals.
Danae Patterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77057 (Online Only)
Danae is a licensed therapist and a member of the clinical team at Rappore. She is passionate about creating a safe and non-judgmental space for her clients. She is committed to helping her clients identify and navigate their feelings, learn healthier coping skills, and ultimately find hope and heal. She has worked with adults and adolescence with eating disorders, substance and behavioral addictions, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, co-dependency, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Danae is a licensed therapist and a member of the clinical team at Rappore. She is passionate about creating a safe and non-judgmental space for her clients. She is committed to helping her clients identify and navigate their feelings, learn healthier coping skills, and ultimately find hope and heal. She has worked with adults and adolescence with eating disorders, substance and behavioral addictions, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, co-dependency, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
In my clinical practice I have worked with : trauma-bonding, codependency patterns, insecure attachment style narcissistic abuse, anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, developmental transition.
I am Daheem Din, a Marriage and Family Therapist practicing since 2006, offering my services to clients across different countries. My role involves aiding individuals, couples, and families in establishing meaningful relationships with themselves and those around them. Relationships inherently experience phases of connection, disconnection, and reconnection. Central to this journey are the processes of rupture and repair, which I help clients navigate and resolve. I have observed the nuanced dynamics of relationships, noting how unconscious forces influence our interactions and co-create the relational spaces we inhabit.
In my clinical practice I have worked with : trauma-bonding, codependency patterns, insecure attachment style narcissistic abuse, anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, developmental transition.
I am Daheem Din, a Marriage and Family Therapist practicing since 2006, offering my services to clients across different countries. My role involves aiding individuals, couples, and families in establishing meaningful relationships with themselves and those around them. Relationships inherently experience phases of connection, disconnection, and reconnection. Central to this journey are the processes of rupture and repair, which I help clients navigate and resolve. I have observed the nuanced dynamics of relationships, noting how unconscious forces influence our interactions and co-create the relational spaces we inhabit.
I have specialized training and expertise with a variety of concerns, including mood & personality disorders, trauma, shame, cultural/racial identity issues, and LGBT/coming-out issues.
I help my patients address questions like "How can I have more satisfying relationships?" and "How can I find more flow in love and work?" I have a deep passion for working with people to uncover and rework unsatisfying relationship patterns. I believe healthy people seek therapy for various reasons throughout life, and psychotherapy can help you find a more genuine and integrated way of living and relating to others. I am a psychologist who is committed to my own personal growth and ongoing training. I also have a profound appreciation for 12 step approaches and insight oriented approaches.
I have specialized training and expertise with a variety of concerns, including mood & personality disorders, trauma, shame, cultural/racial identity issues, and LGBT/coming-out issues.
I help my patients address questions like "How can I have more satisfying relationships?" and "How can I find more flow in love and work?" I have a deep passion for working with people to uncover and rework unsatisfying relationship patterns. I believe healthy people seek therapy for various reasons throughout life, and psychotherapy can help you find a more genuine and integrated way of living and relating to others. I am a psychologist who is committed to my own personal growth and ongoing training. I also have a profound appreciation for 12 step approaches and insight oriented approaches.
Jennifer L. Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MMT, CDWF
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77006
In my work with adults I specialize in family of origin issues, attachment trauma, PTSD, phase of life problems, relationships struggles, and personality disorders.
Therapy is a powerful way of changing unhelpful patterns in our life and engaging in the process can help ease the dilemma of feeling stuck. In my work with clients I practice from a humanistic approach to understanding the person seeking treatment. My aim is to create connection through understanding and safety within the parameters of a secure therapeutic relationship to help stabilize crisis and facilitate emotional growth. I work with teens and adults, at different stages of development to help gain skills and insight into how internal conflicts may be playing out in life and relationships.
In my work with adults I specialize in family of origin issues, attachment trauma, PTSD, phase of life problems, relationships struggles, and personality disorders.
Therapy is a powerful way of changing unhelpful patterns in our life and engaging in the process can help ease the dilemma of feeling stuck. In my work with clients I practice from a humanistic approach to understanding the person seeking treatment. My aim is to create connection through understanding and safety within the parameters of a secure therapeutic relationship to help stabilize crisis and facilitate emotional growth. I work with teens and adults, at different stages of development to help gain skills and insight into how internal conflicts may be playing out in life and relationships.
I enjoy working with adults from diverse backgrounds who are facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma, addictions, identity struggles, and more.
Life’s challenges can often leave you feeling stuck in difficult patterns that affect your relationships with both yourself and others. Anxiety, depression, anger, or difficulties with intimacy can create a deep sense of isolation and be difficult to navigate on your own. My goal is to offer a secure and trusting space where we can explore these struggles together. Therapy can help you gain deeper self-understanding, foster more genuine connections, and develop a stronger, more positive sense of self. This journey can lead to meaningful changes in how you think, feel, and relate to others.
I enjoy working with adults from diverse backgrounds who are facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma, addictions, identity struggles, and more.
Life’s challenges can often leave you feeling stuck in difficult patterns that affect your relationships with both yourself and others. Anxiety, depression, anger, or difficulties with intimacy can create a deep sense of isolation and be difficult to navigate on your own. My goal is to offer a secure and trusting space where we can explore these struggles together. Therapy can help you gain deeper self-understanding, foster more genuine connections, and develop a stronger, more positive sense of self. This journey can lead to meaningful changes in how you think, feel, and relate to others.
Chris Grimes, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CGP
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77098
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers individual, group, family, and parenting support in a general private practice setting in the heart of Houston, Texas. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, self-injury, suicidal thinking, loss, grief, ADHD, trauma, divorce, family conflict, and personality disorders. I facilitate groups and provide clinical supervision to LMSW's who are working towards their LCSW. You can learn more about my practice, professional and educational experience here: http://www.chrisgrimeslcsw.com
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers individual, group, family, and parenting support in a general private practice setting in the heart of Houston, Texas. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, self-injury, suicidal thinking, loss, grief, ADHD, trauma, divorce, family conflict, and personality disorders. I facilitate groups and provide clinical supervision to LMSW's who are working towards their LCSW. You can learn more about my practice, professional and educational experience here: http://www.chrisgrimeslcsw.com
Michael C. Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77002 (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.
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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.