Personality Disorders therapists in Gainesville, FL
Browse Personality Disorders therapists in Gainesville, Florida. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Personality Disorders
Madailein O' Donnell
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Madailein's top speciality is working with patients who have a Personality Disorder.
5 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, FL (Online Only)
Personality Disorders
Alejandro Sanchez, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Post-Doctoral Fellow
Alejandro Sanchez, Psy.D., specializes in treating various personality disorders. With a compassionate and tailored approach, Dr. Sanchez helps you understand your condition, develop coping strategies, and improve your quality of life.
5 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, FL
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 Gainesville, FL
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 Gainesville, FL
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 Gainesville, FL
Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, one of the largest universities in the United States by enrollment, and the city's character and mental health landscape are overwhelmingly shaped by this—a huge, young student population with significant academic, social, and identity-related mental health needs, supported by one of Florida's most comprehensive university counseling systems. UF Health Shands Hospital provides one of the state's strongest behavioral health services, making Gainesville an important regional resource for psychiatric care across north Florida. The population dynamic creates a city that is both progressive and college-town oriented, surrounded by a more rural north Florida context, and therapists in Gainesville work across a wide range of populations and presenting concerns. Common therapy concerns include academic stress, identity development, anxiety, substance use, young adult life transitions, and the particular challenges of a college community navigating mental health support often for the first time.
Personality Disorders therapists in Gainesville, FL Statistics
Personality Disorders therapists in Gainesville, FL average 14 years of experience and charge around $215 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (80%), Psychodynamic Therapy (46%), and Behavioral Therapy (44%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
50%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 46% |
Female |
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| 45% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 44% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 68% | Teen |
| 54% | Senior |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 48% | Men |
| 48% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Military / Veterans |
| 38% | Persons with Disabilities |