Personality Disorders Therapists in Leicester, MA
I have been practicing in the field of substance use and mental health for over 14 years, in a variety of roles. Working from the perspective that each client is an individual who brings a unique set of strengths with them into the therapeutic process, my approach is eclectic and person centered ;therapy is a collaborative journey that builds on this premise. The recovery process, whether in terms of substance use or mental health, is a personal journey of growth and healing, and my goal is to facilitate this growth in a safe, healthy and positive environment.
I have been practicing in the field of substance use and mental health for over 14 years, in a variety of roles. Working from the perspective that each client is an individual who brings a unique set of strengths with them into the therapeutic process, my approach is eclectic and person centered ;therapy is a collaborative journey that builds on this premise. The recovery process, whether in terms of substance use or mental health, is a personal journey of growth and healing, and my goal is to facilitate this growth in a safe, healthy and positive environment.
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I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety and phobias, mood disorders, personality disorders, and trauma/PTSD. I have experience working with adolescents and adults, with young adults being my primary focus. I believe that every person deserves a space where they can be heard, understood, and appreciated and I hope to offer an environment that will allow client's to grow and build confidence. I have a background in sports and coaching which has taught me effective communication styles and the ability to adapt to every situation.
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety and phobias, mood disorders, personality disorders, and trauma/PTSD. I have experience working with adolescents and adults, with young adults being my primary focus. I believe that every person deserves a space where they can be heard, understood, and appreciated and I hope to offer an environment that will allow client's to grow and build confidence. I have a background in sports and coaching which has taught me effective communication styles and the ability to adapt to every situation.
I believe in utilizing a holistic approach to counseling, and have been providing services to adolescents and adults with PTSD, complex trauma, attachment disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, among other challenges. I utilize Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) as my primary model for treatment along with motivational interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and focuses on a strength-based trauma informed approach in which the client can begin to make connections between their mind and body.
I believe in utilizing a holistic approach to counseling, and have been providing services to adolescents and adults with PTSD, complex trauma, attachment disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, among other challenges. I utilize Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) as my primary model for treatment along with motivational interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and focuses on a strength-based trauma informed approach in which the client can begin to make connections between their mind and body.
Lexington Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Oxford, MA 01540 (Online Only)
We have several years of experience working with the adult population dealing with: Family and couples counseling, dual diagnosis, trauma, psychosis, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, and substance use disorder. Together we will work on different treatments such as: coping skills, problem solving, CBT, DBT and remain solution focused. Everyone is individualized, not everyone fits into the same starting point or same modality of treatment.
We have several years of experience working with the adult population dealing with: Family and couples counseling, dual diagnosis, trauma, psychosis, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, and substance use disorder. Together we will work on different treatments such as: coping skills, problem solving, CBT, DBT and remain solution focused. Everyone is individualized, not everyone fits into the same starting point or same modality of treatment.
As a therapist at Queer Therapy Boston, I offer individual therapy to all humans with a social justice, anti-oppressive, intersectional lens. I am a member of the queer community, and I specialize in working with adults who are LGBTQIA+, transgender, non-binary, gender expansive, poly/non-monogamous, fat, disabled, neurodiverse, and/or chronically ill. I have experience working with folks around depression, grief, anxiety, OCD, trauma, complex trauma, personality disorders, addiction, identity exploration, incarceration, involvement with the justice system, and coping with life's general stress.
As a therapist at Queer Therapy Boston, I offer individual therapy to all humans with a social justice, anti-oppressive, intersectional lens. I am a member of the queer community, and I specialize in working with adults who are LGBTQIA+, transgender, non-binary, gender expansive, poly/non-monogamous, fat, disabled, neurodiverse, and/or chronically ill. I have experience working with folks around depression, grief, anxiety, OCD, trauma, complex trauma, personality disorders, addiction, identity exploration, incarceration, involvement with the justice system, and coping with life's general stress.
Michael King
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01603 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Massachusetts & Vermont) with extensive experience treating Substance Use, Mood Disorders, and Personality Disorders using evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Combining these tried and tested therapies with genuine compassion, validation and understanding is how we will help build insight and resilience to find a path toward the living the life you want.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Massachusetts & Vermont) with extensive experience treating Substance Use, Mood Disorders, and Personality Disorders using evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Combining these tried and tested therapies with genuine compassion, validation and understanding is how we will help build insight and resilience to find a path toward the living the life you want.
Chloe Blau
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01609 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping individuals and couples dealing with life transitions and relationship issues stemming from sexuality (LGBTQ+), depression, self esteem, personality disorders, trauma and PTSD.
I'm Chloe, a compassionate and dedicated mental health therapist, here to help you navigate life's challenges. My approach to therapy is all about meeting you where you are and tailoring our sessions to fit your unique needs. I believe a comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing grows there. I am here to support you as you step out of that comfort zone and work towards positive change. Motivational interviewing is used to promote insight and self awareness. I draw from a psychodynamic perspective, how your past influences your present, and also use techniques like Internal Family Systems, CBT, and attachment theory.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples dealing with life transitions and relationship issues stemming from sexuality (LGBTQ+), depression, self esteem, personality disorders, trauma and PTSD.
I'm Chloe, a compassionate and dedicated mental health therapist, here to help you navigate life's challenges. My approach to therapy is all about meeting you where you are and tailoring our sessions to fit your unique needs. I believe a comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing grows there. I am here to support you as you step out of that comfort zone and work towards positive change. Motivational interviewing is used to promote insight and self awareness. I draw from a psychodynamic perspective, how your past influences your present, and also use techniques like Internal Family Systems, CBT, and attachment theory.
Jennifer Barris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01602
As a psychotherapist who has been in private practice for over 30 years my approach is no-nonsense, bottom line therapy. I believe in cutting through the noise to help you see immediate results. No fluff or endless talking without progress. Whether you are a teen navigating the pressures of school and relationships, or an adult navigating divorce, or recovering from narcissistic abuse, I help you separate reality from the emotional chaos and take control of your life.
As a psychotherapist who has been in private practice for over 30 years my approach is no-nonsense, bottom line therapy. I believe in cutting through the noise to help you see immediate results. No fluff or endless talking without progress. Whether you are a teen navigating the pressures of school and relationships, or an adult navigating divorce, or recovering from narcissistic abuse, I help you separate reality from the emotional chaos and take control of your life.
Empowered Pathways Counseling, LLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01608 (Online Only)
“I believe that therapy is a platform that allows people to understand themselves better. The therapeutic relationship provides an opportunity to overcome challenges by trialing coping skills and talking through issues to gain new insight. Engaging in activities of wellness that supports the whole individual promotes continuous healing that allows us to connect to ourselves and others on a deeper level.”
“I believe that therapy is a platform that allows people to understand themselves better. The therapeutic relationship provides an opportunity to overcome challenges by trialing coping skills and talking through issues to gain new insight. Engaging in activities of wellness that supports the whole individual promotes continuous healing that allows us to connect to ourselves and others on a deeper level.”
Kate Roy Sullivan, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01602
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in cognitive behavioral and psychoanalytic treatment modalities and consider psychotherapy as both an opportunity to address and reduce suffering, and to engage in a process of personal education. My practice focuses on patients who are seeking an alliance in addressing their concerns and suffering as well as patients who are seeking and willing to re-learn and engage in self-exploration toward the ends of better adjustment, understanding and awareness.
I am trained in cognitive behavioral and psychoanalytic treatment modalities and consider psychotherapy as both an opportunity to address and reduce suffering, and to engage in a process of personal education. My practice focuses on patients who are seeking an alliance in addressing their concerns and suffering as well as patients who are seeking and willing to re-learn and engage in self-exploration toward the ends of better adjustment, understanding and awareness.
I really enjoy working with couples and maintain a strong focus on developing healthy communication skills, increasing understanding, and building intimacy and trust. I offer judgment free, empathy and understanding and a safe space for addressing any issue or topic. I also work with individuals on a multitude of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and bereavement, as well as blended family issues.
I really enjoy working with couples and maintain a strong focus on developing healthy communication skills, increasing understanding, and building intimacy and trust. I offer judgment free, empathy and understanding and a safe space for addressing any issue or topic. I also work with individuals on a multitude of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and bereavement, as well as blended family issues.
Aria Michaels Paradise
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01602 (Online Only)
My philosophy towards therapy has been first and foremost to honor the trust that you've placed in my position as guide and witness. Every client, every session, is unique, and I celebrate this in my regard for your innate wisdom and personal sovereignty. My practice is borne from an integrated and interdisciplinary approach to wellness and healing, and balances both Western scientific and Eastern holistic perspectives. I approach each session from a humanistic, person centered and informed approach. As a guide, I help you evolve toward a more empowering path to your life, while also focusing on short and long term goals.
My philosophy towards therapy has been first and foremost to honor the trust that you've placed in my position as guide and witness. Every client, every session, is unique, and I celebrate this in my regard for your innate wisdom and personal sovereignty. My practice is borne from an integrated and interdisciplinary approach to wellness and healing, and balances both Western scientific and Eastern holistic perspectives. I approach each session from a humanistic, person centered and informed approach. As a guide, I help you evolve toward a more empowering path to your life, while also focusing on short and long term goals.
R.E.S.T. Counseling Services
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Millbury, MA 01527
Waitlist for new clients
People start therapy for different reasons. Sometimes people come in to see me during a period of transition - starting or ending a relationship or school, moving to a new city, beginning a new job! Maybe you feel as though you're on a constant treadmill, always moving but never seeing anything change around you. I'll work with you to find what's getting in the way of you getting what you really want from your life.
People start therapy for different reasons. Sometimes people come in to see me during a period of transition - starting or ending a relationship or school, moving to a new city, beginning a new job! Maybe you feel as though you're on a constant treadmill, always moving but never seeing anything change around you. I'll work with you to find what's getting in the way of you getting what you really want from your life.
Majd Jaafar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01601 (Online Only)
I am in Licensed Clinical Social work. Through the therapeutic process, I hope to help clients increase their self-understanding and draw on their own strengths and resiliency to improve wellbeing. Let’s work together to find your path to wellness by identifying barriers which may be keeping you from moving forward or healing from past experiences. I utilize a number of approaches which include but are not limited to CBT, trauma informed therapy/care, narrative therapy and motivational interviewing to help clients reach their desired goals. Most importantly I offer a multicultural, compassionate approach
I am in Licensed Clinical Social work. Through the therapeutic process, I hope to help clients increase their self-understanding and draw on their own strengths and resiliency to improve wellbeing. Let’s work together to find your path to wellness by identifying barriers which may be keeping you from moving forward or healing from past experiences. I utilize a number of approaches which include but are not limited to CBT, trauma informed therapy/care, narrative therapy and motivational interviewing to help clients reach their desired goals. Most importantly I offer a multicultural, compassionate approach
Catherine Pearce Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01602
I work together with clients to help them achieve greater fulfillment and satisfaction in their lives. Together we identify strengths and develop the skills needed to navigate and manage life challenges. I work well with all ages and have many years of experience working in the mental health system. I enjoy working with my clients and am very flexible in my approach.
I work together with clients to help them achieve greater fulfillment and satisfaction in their lives. Together we identify strengths and develop the skills needed to navigate and manage life challenges. I work well with all ages and have many years of experience working in the mental health system. I enjoy working with my clients and am very flexible in my approach.
Do you often feel disconnected from your emotions? Do you have difficulty communicating needs in relationships, friendships, or in the work setting? Do people often tell you that you're self-aware, but regardless of how hard you try, you're flooded with self-criticism and nothing seems to change? If any of these questions resonate, it might be a good time to consider therapy! I believe that individuals are complex with their own unique experiences and needs. In the initial sessions with me, I take the time to get to know you and what is bringing you to therapy to best tailor the therapy to meet your needs.
Do you often feel disconnected from your emotions? Do you have difficulty communicating needs in relationships, friendships, or in the work setting? Do people often tell you that you're self-aware, but regardless of how hard you try, you're flooded with self-criticism and nothing seems to change? If any of these questions resonate, it might be a good time to consider therapy! I believe that individuals are complex with their own unique experiences and needs. In the initial sessions with me, I take the time to get to know you and what is bringing you to therapy to best tailor the therapy to meet your needs.
Alec Twigden
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shrewsbury, MA 01545 (Online Only)
*SEE WEBSITE FOR CURRENT OPENINGS* As a licensed mental health counselor, I believe that emotional health and well-being deserve more attention than they receive. We learn how important it is to develop skills in so many areas of our lives, yet few people teach us how to improve the way we experience life. My goal is to provide you with techniques to improve the quality of your experience.
*SEE WEBSITE FOR CURRENT OPENINGS* As a licensed mental health counselor, I believe that emotional health and well-being deserve more attention than they receive. We learn how important it is to develop skills in so many areas of our lives, yet few people teach us how to improve the way we experience life. My goal is to provide you with techniques to improve the quality of your experience.
My passion lies in guiding individuals to feel connected to their higher self, learn to practice self-compassion, appreciate themselves, and view past pain or challenges as lenses to better understand current challenges and provide a deeper understanding of self. Our sense of self is intricately tied to the narrative we construct about ourselves. Do you honestly like yourself? Can you acknowledge and value all the lessons you've learned and the power you hold to shape your story? Have your thoughts been constructive, or have they been a source of pain? Ever find yourself trapped in a cycle of self-defeating thoughts?
My passion lies in guiding individuals to feel connected to their higher self, learn to practice self-compassion, appreciate themselves, and view past pain or challenges as lenses to better understand current challenges and provide a deeper understanding of self. Our sense of self is intricately tied to the narrative we construct about ourselves. Do you honestly like yourself? Can you acknowledge and value all the lessons you've learned and the power you hold to shape your story? Have your thoughts been constructive, or have they been a source of pain? Ever find yourself trapped in a cycle of self-defeating thoughts?
Good psychotherapy helps you connect more deeply with what truly matters in your life. Feelings of being stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed can act as signals indicating a need for change. My role is to help you decode these signals, creating a collaborative environment apart from everyday life where we can understand them together, and to empower you to achieve the changes you desire. In addition to my private practice, I am Assistant Director for Psychotherapy Innovation at Mass General's outpatient substance use treatment facility and hold a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School.
Good psychotherapy helps you connect more deeply with what truly matters in your life. Feelings of being stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed can act as signals indicating a need for change. My role is to help you decode these signals, creating a collaborative environment apart from everyday life where we can understand them together, and to empower you to achieve the changes you desire. In addition to my private practice, I am Assistant Director for Psychotherapy Innovation at Mass General's outpatient substance use treatment facility and hold a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School.
Christina Cronin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01601 (Online Only)
I am an experienced practitioner with over 16 years in the clinical social work field. I enjoy working with older teens and young adults working on transitional issues as well as people of all ages struggling with mood disorders, life stressors, relationship struggles, redefining life goals or other adjustments to change. I also work with couples to enhance communication and navigate barriers to a healthy relationship. I use many CBT techniques as well as meditation and other relaxation practices to enhance sessions. I am licensed in Massachusetts and in Florida, currently offering telemedicine sessions.
I am an experienced practitioner with over 16 years in the clinical social work field. I enjoy working with older teens and young adults working on transitional issues as well as people of all ages struggling with mood disorders, life stressors, relationship struggles, redefining life goals or other adjustments to change. I also work with couples to enhance communication and navigate barriers to a healthy relationship. I use many CBT techniques as well as meditation and other relaxation practices to enhance sessions. I am licensed in Massachusetts and in Florida, currently offering telemedicine sessions.
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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.