Online Personality Disorders therapists in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania PA
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Personality Disorders
Dr. Brian Sharpless
Psychologist, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology; M.A., Philosophy
Treating personality disorders is one of my clinical specialties. Although personality disorders are, by definition, long-standing problems, they can indeed be treated. I generally use one of four contemporary psychodynamic approaches (i.e., Transference-Focused Psychotherapy, Supportive-Expressive Therapy, Mentalization-Based Treatment, and Supportive Therapy), either alone or in combination, to help people improve. I have published professional works (i.e., articles; a book) on psychodynamic therapy as well. Please note that I do not do couple's therapy and that I will not schedule appointments intended for other people (e.g., spouses, family members). All potential patients must contact me directly.
19 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA
Personality Disorders
Dr. Trey Cole
Psychologist, Psy.D., ABPP, DAAETS
I work with clients with various personality disorders to increase self-awareness, develop healthy coping strategies, and improve interpersonal relationships. Together, we explore patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior that may be causing distress. My approach emphasizes support, understanding, and growth to help clients live more authentically and meaningfully.
19 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA
Personality Disorders
Cameron Staley
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Personality disorders are often the result of finding creative ways to survive challenging early experiences. Honoring these responses and developing more flexible ways for navigating relationships and meeting needs is essential in improving your quality of life.
14 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA (Online Only)
Personality Disorders
Jonah Taylor
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I offer specialized, depth-oriented therapy for individuals navigating the challenges of enduring personality patterns, including traits of Borderline (BPD) and Narcissistic (NPD) Personality Disorders. Our work focuses on building emotional stability, self-awareness, and healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
6 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA
Personality Disorders
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component offer supporting emotional regulation, self-awareness, interpersonal effectiveness, and the development of coping strategies for healthier relationships and personal growth.
24 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA
Personality Disorders
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
When long‑standing patterns of coping, relating, or identity feel rigid or overwhelming, it can be hard to understand why they developed or how to shift them. Many people who have been given, or are wondering about, a personality disorder diagnosis are living with a complex mix of early attachment experiences, chronic stress, and protective strategies that became deeply ingrained over time. I approach these patterns as understandable adaptations rather than fixed traits. In our work, we look at what these strategies have been managing, how they shape your sense of self and your relationships, and what more flexible and grounded ways of relating might be possible now. We move at a pace that respects your nervous system and the depth of what these patterns have carried.
26 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA
Personality Disorders
Dr. Jennifer Baumgardner
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Dr. Baumgardner has worked at internationally recognized treatment centers helping those diagnosed with personality disorders as well as adults and adolescents in crisis.
20 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA (Online Only)
Personality Disorders
Matthew Syzdek
Psychologist, PhD, LP, MBA
If you aren't reaching your goals, feel unfulfilled, or struggle to keep close relationships, there is a path forward towards a more fulfilling life. Don't gamble when choosing a therapist. You deserve a psychologist who will adapt the best science to your specific needs and goals. Many therapists themselves are burned out and can't give the best care to their clients. Dr Syzdek built a small boutique practice where he limits the number of clients he treats, so he can give his clients the time, thought, and dedication that they deserve. Dr Syzdek combines compassion with the science of behavior change to help you make the the difficult decisions in life and take action, so you can live a happier life, thrive at work, love your relationships, and have fun again. Dr Syzdek treats relationship and interpersonal issues typically using Functional Analytic Psychotherapy and/or Assertiveness Training. These approaches combine new insights with new skills so you can be more effective in your relationships and re-build damaged relationships.
14 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA
Personality Disorders
Cheryl S Rubenstein
Psychologist, PhD
I have worked with various personality disorders over the years. One thing I have found to make a big difference in how therapy goes is the nature of the therapeutic relationship, and this seems particularly true for work with personality disorders.
19 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA
Personality Disorders
Dr. Ryan Kitts Schallon
Psychologist, PsyD
The word disorder is misleading. What gets called a personality disorder is almost always a self that organized itself brilliantly around conditions that demanded it — conditions that were often unbearable. The rigidity, the intensity, the patterns that keep producing the same crises: these are not defects. They are architecture. And architecture can be understood, respected, and — slowly, from the inside — redesigned. This work is long. It requires a relationship that can withstand what the person brings into the room. That is the point.
3 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA
Personality Disorders
Bill Hoekstra
Psychologist, Psy.D., LP DBSM
Do you struggle with feeling misunderstood, isolated, or experiencing difficulties in your relationships? I have over 24 years of experience helping individuals navigate these challenges and find ways to build healthier connections.
I specialize in supporting individuals who face difficulties in managing emotions, challenges in forming and maintaining healthy relationships, and persistent mood swings.
Together, we can help you develop a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and triggers; equip you with the tools to manage challenging situations and emotions effectively; and build healthier relationships with better communication and interpersonal skills.
If you're ready to build a more fulfilling and connected life, contact me today for a free consultation.
28 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA (Online Only)
Personality Disorders
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed therapy for individuals experiencing personality-related difficulties, including long-standing patterns that impact emotional regulation, relationships, self-image, and overall functioning. These challenges are often associated with chronic interpersonal conflict, emotional instability, difficulty maintaining relationships, and persistent patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that feel hard to change.
Brad takes a holistic and trauma-focused approach, recognizing that personality-related patterns often develop in response to early childhood trauma, attachment wounds, emotional neglect, abuse, or invalidating environments. Therapy focuses on increasing insight, emotional awareness, and the ability to understand and gradually shift long-standing relational and behavioral patterns.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation skills, and holistic therapeutic approaches to support deep and lasting change. Treatment often involves exploring past experiences, attachment dynamics, and core beliefs that continue to influence present-day relationships, emotional responses, and identity.
Personality-related challenges are typically persistent and deeply rooted, which means meaningful progress often requires consistent, structured therapeutic work. Rather than focusing only on surface-level behaviors, therapy emphasizes understanding underlying emotional pain, processing trauma, and developing healthier ways of relating to self and others.
Brad also works with couples and families when appropriate to support improved communication, healthier boundaries, and more stable relational dynamics. This collaborative approach can help reduce conflict, increase understanding, and support more balanced and functional relationships over time.
The goal of therapy is not to label or define a person, but to support emotional growth, greater self-awareness, and the ability to build healthier, more stable, and more fulfilling relationships. With the right support and commitment, meaningful change is possible.
28 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA (Online Only)
Personality Disorders
Elements Counseling and Wellness Spa
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PhD, LPC, LCSW, LSW, LAPC,
Our experts are trained in advanced models of psychotherapy to help address all sorts of personality disorders from an empathetic stance.
12 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA
Personality Disorders
Jill Verofsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.S., L.P.C., N.C.C.
A personality disorder can be a jarring diagnosis for many, but with the proper and correct care, it is very manageable.
15 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA (Online Only)
Personality Disorders
CHRISTIE BAUR PSYCHOTHERAPY
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LPC
Living with a personality disorder can make relationships, work, and everyday life feel challenging or unpredictable. It can also leave you feeling misunderstood or stuck in patterns that don’t feel like “you.” Therapy can help. Together we’ll explore the ways your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact, identify patterns that may be holding you back, and develop tools to respond differently in your daily life. Using evidence-informed approaches, we’ll focus on building self-awareness, improving emotional regulation, strengthening relationships, and supporting lasting change. Whether you’re managing intense emotions, relationship difficulties, or self-criticism, we’ll work together to create strategies that make life feel more manageable and fulfilling.
20 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA
Personality Disorders
Dr. Jennifer McManus
Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, PLLC
Dialectical behavior therapy may be the right approach if you’re looking for help with reducing the negative impacts of a personality disorder. Hi, I am Dr. Jennifer McManus and I have helped many people find the way out of their darkest moments. I can help you, too. It is my mission to provide scientifically informed psychotherapy without sacrificing compassion and genuine concern.
12 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA (Online Only)
Personality Disorders
Joe Groninga
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
I have been treating personality disorders for many years. Therefore, it's an area in which I have particular experience. I use a skills-based treatment called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to focus on teaching my clients techniques in the areas of emotion regulation, relationships, distress tolerance, and mindfulness. Please note that I offer a modified version of this therapy that includes individual therapy only. A full program in DBT typically includes both individual therapy and group therapy which may be a more appropriate fit for you. You and I can discuss which option is the best for your needs.
21 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA
Personality Disorders
Julien Moe
Hypnotherapist, Diploma in Clinical and Applied Hypnosis, Diploma in Life Coaching
People have issues. Many have personality disorders. I will hep you help yourself modify your thoughts and behaviors. I use Psychodynamic hypnotherapy and Dicit hypnotherapy too. I also use other clinical hypnotherapies too. All my clients with personality disorders are recovering. So should you.
Hypnotherapy is a beneficial complementary tool for managing symptoms of certain personality disorders (PDs), such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), but it is rarely a standalone cure. It is most effective when used alongside traditional psychotherapy for emotional regulation, anxiety reduction, and developing coping strategies. What I do is hypnotherapies for your resilience and recovery.
10 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA
Personality Disorders
Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, NCCA CTCC CPC
Personality Disorders counselingand 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 Counseling 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.
* Education: 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 Counseling
Our counseling 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 counseling 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. Reach out to learn more about our services designed to support healing and growth.
9 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA
Personality Disorders
Tiyahna M
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC,LPCMH,NCC,C-DBT
Alot of individuals are dealing with issues that have to do with how they associate with the world as well as those around them, together we can work on changing your perspective to a healthier one
8 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA (Online Only)
Philadelphia's identity as a historically working-class city with deep neighborhood roots shapes its therapy culture, with demand for therapists who understand economic stress, community violence, and the psychological weight of living in a city marked by stark racial and economic disparities. The city is home to world-class institutions including the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Jefferson Health, and Temple University Hospital, with a strong academic psychiatry and psychology community feeding into its private practice ecosystem. Philadelphia's large Black and Latino populations drive demand for culturally affirming therapists, and the city has a growing network of therapists of color across its diverse neighborhoods. Many practices are accessible via SEPTA, making therapy more reachable for clients across the city without cars.
Personality Disorders therapists in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Statistics
Personality Disorders therapists in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania average 16 years of experience and charge around $223 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Personality Disorders (100%), Anxiety or Fears (94%), and Depression (88%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$223
Gender ID
| 53% |
Female |
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| 39% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 71% |
In Person and Online |
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| 29% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Personality Disorders |
| 94% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 88% | Depression |
| 85% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 74% | Stress |
| 71% | Social Anxiety |
| 71% | Loss or Grief |