Personality Disorders Therapists in Milwaukee, WI
I am passionate about supporting those who struggle with eating/feeding disorders or disordered eating habits, mood/ personality disorders, OCD, and depression/anxiety and are ready to start living a life that feels their own.
I am a certified personal trainer who believes that movement, and the connection of mind, body, and spirit is integral to living a life that is fulfilled. I utilize and believe in a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework, and integrate the HAES principals in my care/treatment with both my eating/feeding disorder clients and otherwise.
I am passionate about supporting those who struggle with eating/feeding disorders or disordered eating habits, mood/ personality disorders, OCD, and depression/anxiety and are ready to start living a life that feels their own.
I am a certified personal trainer who believes that movement, and the connection of mind, body, and spirit is integral to living a life that is fulfilled. I utilize and believe in a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework, and integrate the HAES principals in my care/treatment with both my eating/feeding disorder clients and otherwise.
Phan Hong & her colleagues conduct autism assessment and work with children (2+) and adults to address anxiety, depression, trauma, impulse control, suicide, self-harm, emotion and behavioral dysregulation, autism, and personality disorders.
I trained at the University of Kansas, Yale University, and the DBT and Anxiety Centers of Seattle specializing in DBT & mindfulness for personality disorders, self-harm/suicide, depression, impulse control disorder, exposure-based treatments for trauma (PTSD), and OCD. All providers in my clinic are rigorously trained and supervised by me.
Phan Hong & her colleagues conduct autism assessment and work with children (2+) and adults to address anxiety, depression, trauma, impulse control, suicide, self-harm, emotion and behavioral dysregulation, autism, and personality disorders.
I trained at the University of Kansas, Yale University, and the DBT and Anxiety Centers of Seattle specializing in DBT & mindfulness for personality disorders, self-harm/suicide, depression, impulse control disorder, exposure-based treatments for trauma (PTSD), and OCD. All providers in my clinic are rigorously trained and supervised by me.
I specialize in working with adults facing trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, CPTSD, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, dissociative disorders (including DID), and attachment-related issues.
My clinical approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, and I utilize evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, Brainspotting, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support healing. I tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs, integrating techniques from mindfulness, meditation, CBT, DBT, and parts work, all while honoring the client’s goals and pace.
I specialize in working with adults facing trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, CPTSD, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, dissociative disorders (including DID), and attachment-related issues.
My clinical approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, and I utilize evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, Brainspotting, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support healing. I tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs, integrating techniques from mindfulness, meditation, CBT, DBT, and parts work, all while honoring the client’s goals and pace.
I have experience working with anxiety, OCD, depression, personality disorders, trauma, and PTSD.
Are you starting to wonder if what you feel is "normal"? Maybe anxiety is getting to the point where it is an exhausting, everyday occurrence, and you'd like to get back in control of your life. Everyone struggles with overwhelming situations and emotions from time to time, and I am a firm believer that no obstacle you are facing right now is too big to tackle. As your therapist, I will use practical strategies that will guide you in your journey of empowerment and assist with creating a strengthened sense of self. I will help you make sense of difficult experiences and guide you to the life you most want to live.
I have experience working with anxiety, OCD, depression, personality disorders, trauma, and PTSD.
Are you starting to wonder if what you feel is "normal"? Maybe anxiety is getting to the point where it is an exhausting, everyday occurrence, and you'd like to get back in control of your life. Everyone struggles with overwhelming situations and emotions from time to time, and I am a firm believer that no obstacle you are facing right now is too big to tackle. As your therapist, I will use practical strategies that will guide you in your journey of empowerment and assist with creating a strengthened sense of self. I will help you make sense of difficult experiences and guide you to the life you most want to live.
These clients have been dually diagnosed including but not limited to anxiety disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders, personality disorders and post- traumatic stress disorders.
Hello, my name is Emily Maras and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about supporting all of my clients through their various challenges or experiences. This can be accomplished by helping you help yourself by giving you the tools and safe pace needed to then experience healing and change.
These clients have been dually diagnosed including but not limited to anxiety disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders, personality disorders and post- traumatic stress disorders.
Hello, my name is Emily Maras and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about supporting all of my clients through their various challenges or experiences. This can be accomplished by helping you help yourself by giving you the tools and safe pace needed to then experience healing and change.
I specialize in PTSD, trauma, personality disorders, and bipolar disorder.
I have always wanted to be a therapist, for as long as I can remember. I’ve wanted to help children, teens, and adults find peace and heal from their pasts. This promotes healthy relationships and improves the quality of life.
I specialize in PTSD, trauma, personality disorders, and bipolar disorder.
I have always wanted to be a therapist, for as long as I can remember. I’ve wanted to help children, teens, and adults find peace and heal from their pasts. This promotes healthy relationships and improves the quality of life.
I’m especially passionate about supporting survivors of family or intimate partner narcissistic abuse and trauma, guiding them on a path of healing and lifelong peace.
I am a certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician. I utilize modalities such as Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, or Brief Solution Focused Therapy, depending on your unique challenges and needs.
I’m especially passionate about supporting survivors of family or intimate partner narcissistic abuse and trauma, guiding them on a path of healing and lifelong peace.
I am a certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician. I utilize modalities such as Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, or Brief Solution Focused Therapy, depending on your unique challenges and needs.
I have experience working with teens and adults who struggled with depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, OCD, and personality disorders.
Are you struggling with racing thoughts, continued unwanted behaviors, negative self-talk, low motivation, or just feeling stuck? It is not the easiest decision to ask for help, yet taking care of your mental health is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. We cannot always tackle these difficulties all on our own, so reaching out for guidance through therapy shows strength, courage, and motivation.
I have experience working with teens and adults who struggled with depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, OCD, and personality disorders.
Are you struggling with racing thoughts, continued unwanted behaviors, negative self-talk, low motivation, or just feeling stuck? It is not the easiest decision to ask for help, yet taking care of your mental health is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. We cannot always tackle these difficulties all on our own, so reaching out for guidance through therapy shows strength, courage, and motivation.
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based treatment for emotion dysregulation, along with interpersonal, attachment, and somatic processing to treat a range of difficulties including emotion dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, suicidality, and self-harm behaviors, with specific interests in complex trauma and personality disorders.
I am passionate about service to people who are breaking intergenerational cycles through identity and skill development. My approach is individualized and strengths-based, as it relies on the values and goals of the person in front of me. My goal is to create a space for balancing acceptance and change. I am genuinely curious about my client as a person, not a diagnosis, and that enables me to explore complex, sometimes challenging topics with my clients and in my research outside of sessions. People who have worked with me tend to appreciate my humor, authenticity, and transparency.
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based treatment for emotion dysregulation, along with interpersonal, attachment, and somatic processing to treat a range of difficulties including emotion dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, suicidality, and self-harm behaviors, with specific interests in complex trauma and personality disorders.
I am passionate about service to people who are breaking intergenerational cycles through identity and skill development. My approach is individualized and strengths-based, as it relies on the values and goals of the person in front of me. My goal is to create a space for balancing acceptance and change. I am genuinely curious about my client as a person, not a diagnosis, and that enables me to explore complex, sometimes challenging topics with my clients and in my research outside of sessions. People who have worked with me tend to appreciate my humor, authenticity, and transparency.
I have experience providing individual psychotherapy with a focus on anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, life transitions, identity development, and/or relationship struggles.
I strive to be non-judgmental and empathetic with the goal of providing my clients a space to feel safe to explore and process. I welcome clients of diverse backgrounds and populations including those of all races, ethnicities, ages, religion, gender, ability, and sexual orientations.
I have experience providing individual psychotherapy with a focus on anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, life transitions, identity development, and/or relationship struggles.
I strive to be non-judgmental and empathetic with the goal of providing my clients a space to feel safe to explore and process. I welcome clients of diverse backgrounds and populations including those of all races, ethnicities, ages, religion, gender, ability, and sexual orientations.
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based treatment for emotion dysregulation, along with interpersonal, attachment, and somatic processing to treat a range of difficulties including emotion dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, suicidality, and self-harm behaviors, with specific interests in complex trauma and personality disorders.
Therapy is a great tool to use during difficult times, and I honor the courage it takes to start. For many, pursuing therapy is an important step on an ongoing journey of self-knowledge, healing, and growth. I help clients feel more empowered by learning about themselves, developing new ways to cope through personal challenges, and finding confidence to navigate future hardships independently with the knowledge and skills we build together. My approach to therapy is highly collaborative and patient centered. Working together we determine your goals and the best treatment approach for your specific needs.
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based treatment for emotion dysregulation, along with interpersonal, attachment, and somatic processing to treat a range of difficulties including emotion dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, suicidality, and self-harm behaviors, with specific interests in complex trauma and personality disorders.
Therapy is a great tool to use during difficult times, and I honor the courage it takes to start. For many, pursuing therapy is an important step on an ongoing journey of self-knowledge, healing, and growth. I help clients feel more empowered by learning about themselves, developing new ways to cope through personal challenges, and finding confidence to navigate future hardships independently with the knowledge and skills we build together. My approach to therapy is highly collaborative and patient centered. Working together we determine your goals and the best treatment approach for your specific needs.
From small private practices to large psychiatric treatment institutions like Rogers Memorial Hospital, I have cultivated experience working with diverse clientele in a variety of treatment settings and have lead therapy groups focused on trauma, anger management, personality disorders, depression, and anxiety.
I employ a strength-based approach that looks at all behaviors as adaptive and seeks to avoid judgmental attitudes that prevent greater understanding, a requisite for sustainable positive change.
From small private practices to large psychiatric treatment institutions like Rogers Memorial Hospital, I have cultivated experience working with diverse clientele in a variety of treatment settings and have lead therapy groups focused on trauma, anger management, personality disorders, depression, and anxiety.
I employ a strength-based approach that looks at all behaviors as adaptive and seeks to avoid judgmental attitudes that prevent greater understanding, a requisite for sustainable positive change.
Stylistically, I integrate a variety of techniques and perspectives to successfully treat mood disorders, trauma, phase-of-life transitions, self-esteem development, anxiety, and personality disorders.
Life, circumstances, and a vast array of experiences can seemingly bar us from achieving our full capacity. I believe at times we even unknowingly stand in the way of our own success. As a practicing clinician, I am passionate in helping individuals overcome what holds them back. I approach my work with enthusiasm and vibrancy working with individuals highly motivated to enact lasting change and to better understand themselves on a deeper level. I provide therapy rooted in a compassionate, genuine, and grounded connection to assist in uncovering and creating your best life!
Stylistically, I integrate a variety of techniques and perspectives to successfully treat mood disorders, trauma, phase-of-life transitions, self-esteem development, anxiety, and personality disorders.
Life, circumstances, and a vast array of experiences can seemingly bar us from achieving our full capacity. I believe at times we even unknowingly stand in the way of our own success. As a practicing clinician, I am passionate in helping individuals overcome what holds them back. I approach my work with enthusiasm and vibrancy working with individuals highly motivated to enact lasting change and to better understand themselves on a deeper level. I provide therapy rooted in a compassionate, genuine, and grounded connection to assist in uncovering and creating your best life!
Brittany Neal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal clients come from diverse backgrounds and often face a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and personality disorders.
I am here to support you through various challenges, with a focus on trauma, relationships, and personal growth. My specialties include Trauma: I provide a safe space for processing past experiences, helping you understand how they impact your present, and guiding you toward healing. Relationship Support: Whether it's navigating family dynamics, friendship
My ideal clients come from diverse backgrounds and often face a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and personality disorders.
I am here to support you through various challenges, with a focus on trauma, relationships, and personal growth. My specialties include Trauma: I provide a safe space for processing past experiences, helping you understand how they impact your present, and guiding you toward healing. Relationship Support: Whether it's navigating family dynamics, friendship
I specialize in PTSD, trauma, personality disorders, and bipolar disorder.
I have always wanted to be a therapist, for as long as I can remember. I’ve wanted to help children, teens, and adults find peace and heal from their pasts. This promotes healthy relationships and improves the quality of life.
I specialize in PTSD, trauma, personality disorders, and bipolar disorder.
I have always wanted to be a therapist, for as long as I can remember. I’ve wanted to help children, teens, and adults find peace and heal from their pasts. This promotes healthy relationships and improves the quality of life.
I specialize in PTSD, trauma, personality disorders, and bipolar disorder.
I have always wanted to be a therapist, for as long as I can remember. I’ve wanted to help children, teens, and adults find peace and heal from their pasts. This promotes healthy relationships and improves the quality of life.
I specialize in PTSD, trauma, personality disorders, and bipolar disorder.
I have always wanted to be a therapist, for as long as I can remember. I’ve wanted to help children, teens, and adults find peace and heal from their pasts. This promotes healthy relationships and improves the quality of life.
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based treatment for emotion dysregulation, along with interpersonal, attachment, and somatic processing to treat a range of difficulties including emotion dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, and lack of sense of self, with specific interests in complex trauma and personality disorders.
Therapy is a great tool to use during difficult times, and I honor the courage it takes to start. For many, pursuing therapy is an important step on an ongoing journey of self-knowledge, healing, and growth. I help clients feel more empowered by learning about themselves, developing new ways to cope through personal challenges, and finding confidence to navigate future hardships independently with the knowledge and skills we build together. My approach to therapy is highly collaborative and patient centered. Working together we determine your goals and the best treatment approach for your specific needs.
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based treatment for emotion dysregulation, along with interpersonal, attachment, and somatic processing to treat a range of difficulties including emotion dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, and lack of sense of self, with specific interests in complex trauma and personality disorders.
Therapy is a great tool to use during difficult times, and I honor the courage it takes to start. For many, pursuing therapy is an important step on an ongoing journey of self-knowledge, healing, and growth. I help clients feel more empowered by learning about themselves, developing new ways to cope through personal challenges, and finding confidence to navigate future hardships independently with the knowledge and skills we build together. My approach to therapy is highly collaborative and patient centered. Working together we determine your goals and the best treatment approach for your specific needs.
My areas of expertise/specialties are mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, crisis intervention, dual diagnosis of behavioral health and substance abuse, stress/anger management, self/esteem/empowerment, grief/loss, parenting skills, and adjustment/transitions.
Jennifer Maxwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received her master's degree from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. She has over 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field working with adolescents, adults, families and group treatment. Jennifer utilizes an eclectic approach in her practice using a variety of evidence-based therapy models such as dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused and mindfulness practice.
My areas of expertise/specialties are mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, crisis intervention, dual diagnosis of behavioral health and substance abuse, stress/anger management, self/esteem/empowerment, grief/loss, parenting skills, and adjustment/transitions.
Jennifer Maxwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received her master's degree from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. She has over 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field working with adolescents, adults, families and group treatment. Jennifer utilizes an eclectic approach in her practice using a variety of evidence-based therapy models such as dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused and mindfulness practice.
My practice is centered on adults who experienced significant adversity growing up. Adversity might be in the form of physical and/or emotional harm. Growing evidence, however, shows that neglect and living with inattentive caregivers who are inconsistent in their interactions with children, getting mixed messages about which parts of them are welcome, create problematic attachment patterns. Those of us who were raised by "scaregivers," or "frightened and frightening" parent figures developed relational templates that we carry into adulthood, which limit our ability to show up as our whole selves and live life to the fullest.
My practice is centered on adults who experienced significant adversity growing up. Adversity might be in the form of physical and/or emotional harm. Growing evidence, however, shows that neglect and living with inattentive caregivers who are inconsistent in their interactions with children, getting mixed messages about which parts of them are welcome, create problematic attachment patterns. Those of us who were raised by "scaregivers," or "frightened and frightening" parent figures developed relational templates that we carry into adulthood, which limit our ability to show up as our whole selves and live life to the fullest.
Welcome! I believe therapy can be life-changing and I am committed to supporting you on your personal journey toward healing, growth, and well-being. As an experienced therapist, I can help reduce the stress you are feeling. My goal is to provide a warm, safe, and supportive environment where you'll receive compassionate support to work through your troubles and reach your goals.
Welcome! I believe therapy can be life-changing and I am committed to supporting you on your personal journey toward healing, growth, and well-being. As an experienced therapist, I can help reduce the stress you are feeling. My goal is to provide a warm, safe, and supportive environment where you'll receive compassionate support to work through your troubles and reach your goals.
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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.