Personality Disorders therapists in Alexandria, VA
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Personality Disorders
Dr Arnold Jay Kaplin
Psychiatrist, expertise treating depression, anxiety, relationship problems, medication management ,attention deficit disorder
In a secure atmosphere of trust & confidentiality, I help patients understand the obstacles interfering with reaching their potential & use those insights to enhance personal growth, self esteem, and fulfillment in life.
36 Years Experience
In-Person in Alexandria, VA 22311
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 Alexandria, VA (Online Only)
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.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alexandria, VA
Online in Alexandria, VA
Personality Disorders
Siddharth Arora
Psychiatrist, DO, MS
Treating personality disorders requires thoughtful coordination and consistency. While psychotherapy is central, our role focuses on managing co-occurring symptoms such as mood instability, anxiety, or impulsivity through appropriate medication support. We work closely with therapists and patients to ensure our medication plans enhance rather than overshadow therapeutic work, helping individuals manage symptoms that interfere with relationships and functioning.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alexandria, VA
Online in Alexandria, VA
Personality Disorders
Rivers of Hope Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
We provide compassionate care for clients with borderline personality disorder, focusing on emotional regulation, relationship skills, and self-awareness.
Our therapists: Jamelia Branch, Yamilet Cardenas, Lea Harkless, Yvette Kearney
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alexandria, VA
Online in Alexandria, VA
Alexandria is a historic independent city directly south of Washington, DC, home to a large population of federal government employees, military personnel, contractors, and political professionals whose work creates a distinctive set of mental health pressures around high-stakes careers, security clearances, and the particular stress of working in proximity to political power. The city's cost of living is among the highest in the country, and financial stress sits alongside the intense professional demands of the DC metro workforce for many residents. A strong private therapy sector is well established in the Old Town, Del Ray, and Eisenhower Avenue corridors, and Alexandria residents also have access to the broader DC metro therapy market. Common therapy concerns include anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, and the career and identity pressures of a community defined by government and national security work.
Personality Disorders therapists in Alexandria, VA Statistics
Personality Disorders therapists in Alexandria, VA average 15 years of experience and charge around $214 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (82%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (49%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (44%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$214
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 47% |
Female |
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| 42% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 76% |
In Person and Online |
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| 22% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 82% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 40% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Teen |
| 49% | Senior |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 33% | Christian |