Personality Disorders therapists in Akron, Ohio OH
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Personality Disorders
Benjamin L. Miller, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I work extensively with both Clinical and Forensic populations, delivering targeted Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) Therapies tailored to the specific needs of each individual client. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults with Personality Disorders (Borderline, Narcissistic, Antisocial), Mood Disorders (Anxiety, Depression), Behavioral Disorders (Oppositionality, Anger), and Sexual Dysfunction. In addition, I treat sex offenders, individuals convicted of violent and non-violent criminal offenses, perpetrators of domestic violence, and other forensic populations.
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In my capacity as a Psychological Evaluator, I conduct thorough diagnostic clarification of psychological symptoms in clients of all ages. These range from Sexual Disorders, to Developmental Disorders (Autism Spectrum, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity), Substance Use Disorders, Mood Disorders (Bipolar, Obsessive-Compulsive), and Personality Disorders.
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In my Forensic Evaluation work, I conduct assessments upon referral from the Courts, private, state, and federal agencies, self-referrals, and attorneys. These Evaluations include: Fitness for Duty (FFD), Sex Offender Risk Assessments, Violence Risk Assessment, Psychosexual, Substance Abuse, Competency to Stand Trial, and Parenting, as well as Pre-Sentence Investigations, and various other forensic evaluations.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Akron, OH
Online in Akron, OH Ohio
Personality Disorders
Jessica Torres Kreidt
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC, NCC, CCTP (CA: LPCC#17935)
With deep compassion and extensive experience, I specialize in supporting individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Over the years, I have refined my skills in this evidence-based approach to provide comprehensive care for those navigating the challenges of BPD. Through DBT, I help clients build essential skills in emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and mindfulness. My unwavering commitment is to empower individuals with BPD to create fulfilling lives and develop meaningful, healthy relationships.
7 Years Experience
Online in Akron, OH Ohio (Online Only)
Personality Disorders
Imagine Recovery Counseling LLC (Kristen Gidel Kelly)
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S, LICDC, CTTS, Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant
Imagine Recovery Counseling prioritizes trauma and somatic healing for mental health, substance use, and behavioral concerns. We serve adults and couples age 18+ and specialize in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Couples counseling services to address trauma related issues. We welcome clients with a variety of MH issues and strive to serve as an ally to unserved populations (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Military and First Responders, and Neurodivergent). Email us directly and we will respond within 24 hours! I post weekly on Wed with the current status of our waitlist and who is taking clients. No wait right now!
Our therapists are trained in trauma informed care protocols, including EMDR, Parts work (IFS/Ego State), DBT skills, iREST, Somatic Experiencing, ACT and CBT. Kristen also provides EMDR Consultation and Supervision for Counselors. Chris, Sarah, Polly, Linda, and Jessica are accepting clients! We operate off a short waiting list for the rest of the team.
We are competent. We believe you. We know what to do. We got you. We are mindful of our space and strive to provide trauma informed care. Our providers have lived experience and the knowledge to help. You have spent your whole life surviving; it's time to thrive and life the life you want to live. In person or virtual. Daytime and evening hours.
19 Years Experience
Online in Akron, OH Ohio
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 Akron, OH Ohio
Personality Disorders
Dynamic Growth Counseling LLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC, LPC, LPCC, LCMHC
Personality patterns are not random—they are structured ways of adapting to early relational environments. When these patterns become rigid, they can lead to recurring struggles with identity, emotional regulation, and relationships. My work focuses on understanding how these structures developed and how they continue to shape your experience of yourself and others. Therapy becomes an active relational process where these patterns are not only discussed but experienced and gradually reorganized, allowing for greater flexibility, stability, and a more coherent sense of self over time.
15 Years Experience
Online in Akron, OH Ohio (Online Only)
Akron's identity as the 'Rubber City' — once the world capital of tire manufacturing — has given way to a post-industrial economy navigating transformation, and therapists here frequently address the long-term psychological effects of deindustrialization: economic stress, community grief, and the identity challenges of a workforce that has had to reinvent itself across generations. The city is home to the University of Akron and has a growing health sciences and polymer science sector, creating a more economically diverse population than its industrial reputation suggests. Summa Health System and Cleveland Clinic Akron General provide institutional mental health resources alongside a private therapy community concentrated in West Akron, Fairlawn, and the Highland Square neighborhood. Akron's significant Black community and the city's ongoing recovery from decades of economic decline shape a therapy culture in which community resilience and racial equity are recurring clinical themes.
Personality Disorders therapists in Akron, Ohio Statistics
Personality Disorders therapists in Akron, Ohio average 17 years of experience and charge around $230 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (44%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (42%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$230
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 49% |
Male |
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| 48% |
Female |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 75% |
In Person and Online |
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| 25% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Teen |
| 53% | Senior |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 33% | Military / Veterans |