I don't believe in "Personality Disorders" and I'm happy to go into this deeper with clients. Personality Disorders are just patterns of trauma that are often seen as pathological. Let's build self-awareness for our personality process and learn to use it as a resource for our wellbeing.
You may recognize that your relationships do not work for you and that there is a pattern in the difficulties that you have in dealing with other people. We are expert in working with challenging personality disorders.
Personality disorder therapy focuses on the assessment of the specific problem and the development of a treatment plan between the client and psychologist.
What do we mean by 'Personality Disorders?' I don't like labels, so although anyone can Google Personality Disorders, thru individual therapy we can find a way to achieve your goals.
I strive to not make assumptions, but to listen to you with an open mind, to respect you and your feelings, to be sensitive yet objective and flexible, honest, and direct. My challenge is to craft a treatment specifically for you and your unique needs and to keep you clearly in my focus.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Psychotherapist, Psychoanalytic Candidate
Do you find that your relationships tend to be emotionally charged? Personality disorders, often linked to relational and attachment difficulties, can make connections rather challenging. Psychoanalysis is a powerful tool to explore the unconscious roots of these patterns, often stemming from early relational experiences. I use contemporary neurobiology and attachment research, in tandem with psychoanalytic treatment, to help patients understand the deeper influences of their relationship woes. Together we can help you develop healthier ways of relating to others and build a more fulfilling life with intimate relationships.
CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT.
Things not working the way you'd like? Find out why and change it.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, gay/lesbian/bisexual issues, addictions (substances or behaviors)? These are some of the areas where I can help.
YOU SET THE COURSE, AND I'LL HELP YOU GET THERE.
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral therapy as well as Acceptance and Commitment therapy are effective modalities that I have experience with in addressing concerns related to personality disorder stressors.