Personality Disorders therapists in Fort George G Mead Junction, Maryland MD
Personality Disorders
Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Personality Disorders treatment and support services cater to individuals experiencing difficulties due to enduring patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that significantly deviate from cultural expectations, causing distress or impairment in functioning. Our specialized care focuses on understanding the complexity of personality disorders, such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), and others, with the aim of guiding clients towards healthier and more adaptive ways of relating to themselves and the world around them.
Tailored Therapeutic Approaches
* Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): A core treatment for individuals particularly with BPD, focusing on building skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
* Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps in identifying and changing negative thinking patterns and behaviors associated with various personality disorders.
* Schema Therapy: A therapeutic approach that combines elements of CBT, attachment theory, psychodynamic concepts, and emotional processing to address deep-rooted patterns.
* Psychoeducation: Educating clients about their condition to promote understanding and self-awareness, which is crucial for managing symptoms and fostering healthier relationships.
* Support Groups and Peer Support: Facilitating connections with others facing similar challenges, providing a supportive community for sharing experiences and coping strategies.
Goals of Personality Disorders Treatment
Our treatment and support for personality disorders aim to:
* Enhance Self-Awareness: Increase understanding of one’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and how they relate to the disorder.
* Improve Emotional Regulation: Develop skills to effectively manage intense emotions and reduce emotional distress.
* Foster Healthier Relationships: Help individuals build and maintain healthier and more satisfying relationships through improved communication and empathy.
* Strengthen Coping Mechanisms: Equip clients with adaptive coping skills for dealing with stress and life challenges.
* Increase Life Satisfaction and Functioning: Support individuals in achieving a more fulfilling life, with greater independence and improved social and occupational functioning.
Personality Disorders treatment and support require a customized and empathetic approach, recognizing the unique challenges that individuals face. We are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their thoughts and behaviors, build meaningful skills for change, and work towards realizing their full potential. If you or a loved one struggles with a personality disorder, reach out to us to learn more about our specialized services designed to support healing and growth.
7 Years Experience
Personality Disorders
Breighone Brown
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW
I provide a secure environment where individuals can feel validated in their experiences, emotions, thoughts, and feelings. I have experience supporting those with personality disorders & helping them take control of their lives, make informed decisions, and develop resilience. I advocate for reducing the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
4 Years Experience
Personality Disorders
Sophia Pressley
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
Personality Disorders can create unstable situations in a person's journey. Difficult patterns of thoughts and behaviors can cause distress and impaired functioning in one's life journey. I will help you identify the symptoms and triggers that are affecting you and teach you the skills and techniques to manage your symptoms and improve you behaviors for a better life journey.
14 Years Experience
Personality Disorders
Taylor Allie
Licensed Professional Counselor, LGPC
In therapy sessions for personality disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be employed to target maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors characteristic of these disorders. CBT techniques, such as cognitive restructuring, may be used to challenge negative beliefs and schemas underlying dysfunctional behaviors. Through structured interventions tailored to individual needs, CBT aims to promote insight, skill-building, and adaptive coping strategies, facilitating long-term symptom management and improved quality of life for individuals with personality disorders.
5 Years Experience
Personality Disorders
Andrea Miller
Counselor/Therapist, NCC
In my role as a therapist, supporting individuals through their personality disorder treatment often involves elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients develop emotion regulation skills and interpersonal effectiveness, enabling them to manage challenging emotions and improve relationships. Additionally, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques assist clients in identifying and challenging maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors characteristic of their personality disorder, promoting healthier coping strategies and self-awareness. Drawing from Psychodynamic Therapy principles, I explore the underlying unconscious processes and early life experiences that contribute to the development of personality disorder symptoms, fostering insight and facilitating long-term psychological growth and change.
3 Years Experience
Personality Disorders
Daniel McNulty
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW
In my approach to treating personality disorders, I integrate a combination of therapeutic modalities tailored to each individual's specific needs and challenges. Drawing from techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-Based approaches, I assist clients in developing coping strategies, emotion regulation skills, and self-awareness to manage symptoms effectively. Additionally, I incorporate elements of Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Trauma Focused interventions to address underlying traumas or emotional triggers contributing to personality disorder symptoms, fostering healing and personal growth.
10 Years Experience
Personality Disorders
Georgina Arhin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, ACS, CCTP
DBT, CBT, Reality Therapy, Rational Emotive Behaviroal Theapy
21 Years Experience
Personality Disorders
Dr. Patricia Webbink
Psychologist, MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology
I offer regular free Zoom seminars, which can help individuals deal with issues of anxiety and stress. Please feel free to call for a consultation: 301-229-8000
54 Years Experience
Personality Disorders
Washington Psychological Wellness
Counselor/Therapist
Washington Psychological Wellness is a boutique-style mental health practice located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Our clinicians are specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders in children, adolescents, teens, and adults. Our clinicians believe in the uniqueness of each individual. They will provide a comfortable and collaborative environment where one can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling, and being. We aim to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of your suffering, provide strategies to help you cope, and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically. Our therapists will tailor treatment to your unique needs. We utilize an integrative approach consisting of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness meditation, solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, and other holistic and empirically validated therapeutic modalities. We are currently accepting new clients. Telehealth (online) therapy options are available. Call now to schedule your appointment!
10 Years Experience