Personality Disorders Therapists in Oak Brook, IL

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Donna Loza, Midwest Center for Hope & Healing, Ltd
Counselor, LCPC, CADC, CODP I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Donna aligns closely with Adlerian, Cognitive behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral therapy. Adlerian theory has been shown in research for treating multiple mental health conditions: anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, personality disorders, schizophrenic, and substance abuse disorders. Adlerian theory suggests that people are driven by a need to feel that they matter, and they belong. How do you want to grow as a person, what are your dreams and goals? Donna is passionate about offering a non-judgmental, supportive environment to men, women, couples and children; ages four and up.
Donna aligns closely with Adlerian, Cognitive behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral therapy. Adlerian theory has been shown in research for treating multiple mental health conditions: anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, personality disorders, schizophrenic, and substance abuse disorders. Adlerian theory suggests that people are driven by a need to feel that they matter, and they belong. How do you want to grow as a person, what are your dreams and goals? Donna is passionate about offering a non-judgmental, supportive environment to men, women, couples and children; ages four and up.
(630) 748-7709 View (630) 748-7709
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Celia Owens
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Celia is a graduate of Northern Illinois University with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a certification in Trauma-Informed Counseling. Celia supports her clients through life transitions and personal growth using her skill set based in ACT, DBT, and strengths-based therapy. Celia has experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults, in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, trauma, grief and loss, and ADHD. She also has experience supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those exploring their gender identity.
Celia is a graduate of Northern Illinois University with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a certification in Trauma-Informed Counseling. Celia supports her clients through life transitions and personal growth using her skill set based in ACT, DBT, and strengths-based therapy. Celia has experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults, in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, trauma, grief and loss, and ADHD. She also has experience supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those exploring their gender identity.
(630) 349-4474 View (630) 349-4474
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Rosina Salerno
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Brook, IL 60523  (Online Only)
I have specialized training in treating individuals who have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, bi-polar disorder, life transitions, relationship issues, personality disorders (borderline personality disorder), and low self-esteem.
Are you feeling lost, anxious, depressed? Looking to process trauma or adverse childhood experiences? When life challenges are overwhelming, maintaining a productive, and happy life can be difficult. You deserve to feel your best. You deserve to be content, have peace, and most importantly, have self-love. My job is to help you learn and develop long-lasting, effective skills for handling overwhelming emotions, coping with distress or trauma, communicating more assertively, and feeling strong and capable in your everyday life.
I have specialized training in treating individuals who have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, bi-polar disorder, life transitions, relationship issues, personality disorders (borderline personality disorder), and low self-esteem.
Are you feeling lost, anxious, depressed? Looking to process trauma or adverse childhood experiences? When life challenges are overwhelming, maintaining a productive, and happy life can be difficult. You deserve to feel your best. You deserve to be content, have peace, and most importantly, have self-love. My job is to help you learn and develop long-lasting, effective skills for handling overwhelming emotions, coping with distress or trauma, communicating more assertively, and feeling strong and capable in your everyday life.
(773) 981-9244 x1 View (773) 981-9244 x1
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Neelima D. Prabhala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Therapy is hard work but it’s worth it because it starts with choosing yourself and being intentional about how you want to live your life. While we may come to therapy in a time of hardship, we all have strengths that we can use a foundation for growth. There’s no one-size-fits-all therapeutic approach so I use a blend of approaches including DBT, CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, Expressive Arts, and Play/Narrative therapies. I also understand how systemic forces shape our realities, and I help clients recognize these forces and develop skills to cope.
Therapy is hard work but it’s worth it because it starts with choosing yourself and being intentional about how you want to live your life. While we may come to therapy in a time of hardship, we all have strengths that we can use a foundation for growth. There’s no one-size-fits-all therapeutic approach so I use a blend of approaches including DBT, CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, Expressive Arts, and Play/Narrative therapies. I also understand how systemic forces shape our realities, and I help clients recognize these forces and develop skills to cope.
(630) 793-0942 View (630) 793-0942
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Mina Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60523
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have obtained a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I’m experienced in addressing various mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma/PTSD, life transition/stressors, relational problems, and self-esteem issues. I have experience working with individuals from various mental health treatment settings such as outpatient therapy office, inpatient psychiatric hospital, and residential treatment center. I believe effective therapy relies on genuine therapeutic relationships built on collaboration and trust.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have obtained a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I’m experienced in addressing various mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma/PTSD, life transition/stressors, relational problems, and self-esteem issues. I have experience working with individuals from various mental health treatment settings such as outpatient therapy office, inpatient psychiatric hospital, and residential treatment center. I believe effective therapy relies on genuine therapeutic relationships built on collaboration and trust.
(217) 885-2661 View (217) 885-2661
Michael Charles Smith
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60523
We all want to live healthy, engaged lives of meaning and value. As we live, negative events occur which can lead to use feeling "stuck" and miserable. However, I believe that one can choose to live differently, that change can occur for anyone regardless of your age, problems, or circumstances. Therapy with me involves engaging in a meaningful conversation with each other in a safe environment. Part of this change occurs in our establishment of a collaborative relationship emphasizing respect and authenticity. In therapy, we will explore strengths, values, ways of thinking, expression of emotion, and behaving in healthy ways.
We all want to live healthy, engaged lives of meaning and value. As we live, negative events occur which can lead to use feeling "stuck" and miserable. However, I believe that one can choose to live differently, that change can occur for anyone regardless of your age, problems, or circumstances. Therapy with me involves engaging in a meaningful conversation with each other in a safe environment. Part of this change occurs in our establishment of a collaborative relationship emphasizing respect and authenticity. In therapy, we will explore strengths, values, ways of thinking, expression of emotion, and behaving in healthy ways.
(630) 756-5319 View (630) 756-5319
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Guy E Oberrwise
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60521
I have extensive clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, families and couples. I specialize in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders and substance abuse. I improve my patient's lives by implementing evidenced-based treatment approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy in combination with a supportive, skill based approach to decrease symptoms and provide a brighter future for their lives. I also provide Exposure Response Prevention Therapy for OCD and am certified to treat Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors such as hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting.
I have extensive clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, families and couples. I specialize in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders and substance abuse. I improve my patient's lives by implementing evidenced-based treatment approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy in combination with a supportive, skill based approach to decrease symptoms and provide a brighter future for their lives. I also provide Exposure Response Prevention Therapy for OCD and am certified to treat Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors such as hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting.
(708) 512-7278 View (708) 512-7278
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Linsay Heimberg
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60523
With over two decades of experience working with diverse populations in the Chicagoland area specializing in MDD, GAD, PTSD, and OCD.
With over two decades of experience working with diverse populations in the Chicagoland area specializing in MDD, GAD, PTSD, and OCD.
(630) 474-6857 View (630) 474-6857
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Aviva Katz
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oak Brook, IL 60523
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides evidence-based care for children, teens, adults, and families. I specialize in treating anxiety of all types, depression, OCD, trauma, tics, and body-focused repetitive behaviors (hair pulling and skin picking). I have particular expertise at working with adolescents and adults who struggle with multiple challenges simultaneously, and with severe anxiety. I have worked in numerous settings including hospital inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and private practices.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides evidence-based care for children, teens, adults, and families. I specialize in treating anxiety of all types, depression, OCD, trauma, tics, and body-focused repetitive behaviors (hair pulling and skin picking). I have particular expertise at working with adolescents and adults who struggle with multiple challenges simultaneously, and with severe anxiety. I have worked in numerous settings including hospital inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and private practices.
(281) 409-3085 View (281) 409-3085
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Karin Madsen-Lagacy
Psychologist, PsyD, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oak Brook, IL 60523
I admire the courage it takes to ask for help and hope to provide you with tools to change your life to what you want it to be. I believe that people face many challenges in their lives. I believe that with perseverance and with focus many challenges can be overcome. I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in eating disorders, self-injury, self esteem issues, anxiety disorders, and depression. I believe that you are the expert on your own life and I strive to help you navigate your unique situation with more adaptive coping skills and general sense of fulfillment.
I admire the courage it takes to ask for help and hope to provide you with tools to change your life to what you want it to be. I believe that people face many challenges in their lives. I believe that with perseverance and with focus many challenges can be overcome. I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in eating disorders, self-injury, self esteem issues, anxiety disorders, and depression. I believe that you are the expert on your own life and I strive to help you navigate your unique situation with more adaptive coping skills and general sense of fulfillment.
(630) 478-8593 View (630) 478-8593
Photo of William S Piekarz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Oak Brook, IL
William S Piekarz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Listening is a lost art in modern psychotherapy. Change begins when you are heard and understood. I use simple, effective, proven techniques to lead my clients to greater insight, which leads to change. Individuals, couples, and families are my focus from adolescents through senior citizens. I help folks manage life's many stressors including but not limited to loss, grief, separation, substance abuse, and illness.
Listening is a lost art in modern psychotherapy. Change begins when you are heard and understood. I use simple, effective, proven techniques to lead my clients to greater insight, which leads to change. Individuals, couples, and families are my focus from adolescents through senior citizens. I help folks manage life's many stressors including but not limited to loss, grief, separation, substance abuse, and illness.
(331) 260-9892 View (331) 260-9892
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Anthony M Tucci: Neuropsychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Dr. Tucci welcomes you to Piece by Piece: Neurobehavioral Services. Our team is dedicated to providing patients with comprehensive testing for all ages (2-99). As neuropsychologists, we work hard to understand what is going on in your life and your most pressing concerns. We use a series of interactive tasks to then identify your personal strengths and weaknesses. In doing so, we can then help you more deeply understand your unique set of strengths and weakness and how this impacts daily life. This information is then used to determine the best recommendations to help you meet your goals.
Dr. Tucci welcomes you to Piece by Piece: Neurobehavioral Services. Our team is dedicated to providing patients with comprehensive testing for all ages (2-99). As neuropsychologists, we work hard to understand what is going on in your life and your most pressing concerns. We use a series of interactive tasks to then identify your personal strengths and weaknesses. In doing so, we can then help you more deeply understand your unique set of strengths and weakness and how this impacts daily life. This information is then used to determine the best recommendations to help you meet your goals.
(708) 419-2072 View (708) 419-2072
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Tracy Steinmetz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Asking for help when you are having emotional difficulties may not be easy. Whether you are depressed or anxious, dealing with a recent loss, coping with past or present trauma, have low self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties, or facing the challenges of everyday living and/or negotiating life transitions, you hope to find a compassionate and caring person who will understand. In my practice providing psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and couples, I offer a comfortable and confidential place where clients can explore feelings and concerns safely, while also addressing their most difficult problems or life challenges.
Asking for help when you are having emotional difficulties may not be easy. Whether you are depressed or anxious, dealing with a recent loss, coping with past or present trauma, have low self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties, or facing the challenges of everyday living and/or negotiating life transitions, you hope to find a compassionate and caring person who will understand. In my practice providing psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and couples, I offer a comfortable and confidential place where clients can explore feelings and concerns safely, while also addressing their most difficult problems or life challenges.
(847) 550-3573 View (847) 550-3573
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Richard C Park
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Oak Brook, IL 60523
“Dig within. Within is the wellspring of Good; and it is always ready to bubble up, if you just dig.” Marcus Aurelius. I've been fortunate enough to witness the ability that psychotherapy has to reflect a clear and uplifting view of your true self. Our emotions are deep, complex, and often misunderstood. By safely building meaningful context around your emotions, thoughts, and experiences, you understand yourself more clearly. This understanding leads to a freedom to pursue a life and future that makes you truly happy.
“Dig within. Within is the wellspring of Good; and it is always ready to bubble up, if you just dig.” Marcus Aurelius. I've been fortunate enough to witness the ability that psychotherapy has to reflect a clear and uplifting view of your true self. Our emotions are deep, complex, and often misunderstood. By safely building meaningful context around your emotions, thoughts, and experiences, you understand yourself more clearly. This understanding leads to a freedom to pursue a life and future that makes you truly happy.
(847) 565-2139 View (847) 565-2139
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Jimi (Jimine) W. Johnson Lcpc
Counselor, MA, EMDR, LCPC
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60523
While in school, I was asked why I choose the field of psychology. I replied, "life doesn't need to be so painful". Finding relief isn't always easy. Life offers us many challenges that are not only difficult to face; but, even more painful to face alone. I am here to offer unbiased support and help processing through and uncover feelings, beliefs, behaviors, and consequences to life's discomforts. I counsel: ADULTS in transition, personal development, trauma, depression, anxiety, impulse, and mood disorders. ADOLESCENCE: social anxiety, ocd, adhd/add, school issues/avoidance, self-harm, and issues with self-esteem.
While in school, I was asked why I choose the field of psychology. I replied, "life doesn't need to be so painful". Finding relief isn't always easy. Life offers us many challenges that are not only difficult to face; but, even more painful to face alone. I am here to offer unbiased support and help processing through and uncover feelings, beliefs, behaviors, and consequences to life's discomforts. I counsel: ADULTS in transition, personal development, trauma, depression, anxiety, impulse, and mood disorders. ADOLESCENCE: social anxiety, ocd, adhd/add, school issues/avoidance, self-harm, and issues with self-esteem.
(708) 813-2982 View (708) 813-2982
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Bri Keating
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSEd
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Bri is a mental health therapist with over a decade of experience in treating children and adolescents. She is committed to helping families overcome a range of mental and behavioral health challenges. Bri strongly advocates for children’s mental well-being and provides unparalleled treatment to every child under her care. She is passionate about empowering her clients to reach their goals and improve their quality of life.
Bri is a mental health therapist with over a decade of experience in treating children and adolescents. She is committed to helping families overcome a range of mental and behavioral health challenges. Bri strongly advocates for children’s mental well-being and provides unparalleled treatment to every child under her care. She is passionate about empowering her clients to reach their goals and improve their quality of life.
(630) 864-6654 View (630) 864-6654
James J Guidi
Psychologist, PsyD, CADC
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60523
My ideal client is someone who is open to explore their feelings, beliefs, behavior, and relationships and undertake the journey of change. This will not always be easy; change is difficult and we often times get stuck in unhealthy patterns of behaviors and beliefs. Change can be uncomfortable - sometimes even frightening - even when your in pain. My ideal client is willing to do battle with their ambivalence and their fears and participate in the struggle to learn new ways to cope and deal with what hurts them.
My ideal client is someone who is open to explore their feelings, beliefs, behavior, and relationships and undertake the journey of change. This will not always be easy; change is difficult and we often times get stuck in unhealthy patterns of behaviors and beliefs. Change can be uncomfortable - sometimes even frightening - even when your in pain. My ideal client is willing to do battle with their ambivalence and their fears and participate in the struggle to learn new ways to cope and deal with what hurts them.
(847) 915-6230 View (847) 915-6230
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Jennifer Eileen Hassler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60523
As a social worker in private practice for 25 years, I provide family and individual therapy that allows all clients to feel safe and supported in a therapeutic environment. I work with schools and employers to support and strengthen the individual as well as the family. My diverse professional skills allow me to provide resources in multiple areas of mental health. My areas of concentration are children and adolescents, mood disorders in all ages, developmental delays including Autism Spectrum Disorder, eating disorders, clinical assessment and evaluation. I provide clinical support for ages 3 and up.
As a social worker in private practice for 25 years, I provide family and individual therapy that allows all clients to feel safe and supported in a therapeutic environment. I work with schools and employers to support and strengthen the individual as well as the family. My diverse professional skills allow me to provide resources in multiple areas of mental health. My areas of concentration are children and adolescents, mood disorders in all ages, developmental delays including Autism Spectrum Disorder, eating disorders, clinical assessment and evaluation. I provide clinical support for ages 3 and up.
(708) 315-7002 View (708) 315-7002
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Tamika Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60523  (Online Only)
I am a firm believer that everyone should be given the opportunity to thrive and heal. It is my passion to make mental health services accessible to people of color and underserved individuals. As a psychotherapist of color, I offer racially and culturally informed therapy to help you grow to become the best version of yourself. I take a collaborative, strengths-based approach, with assisting and supporting you to be the author of your own life. I have five plus years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and older adults in various settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, and nonprofit.
I am a firm believer that everyone should be given the opportunity to thrive and heal. It is my passion to make mental health services accessible to people of color and underserved individuals. As a psychotherapist of color, I offer racially and culturally informed therapy to help you grow to become the best version of yourself. I take a collaborative, strengths-based approach, with assisting and supporting you to be the author of your own life. I have five plus years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and older adults in various settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, and nonprofit.
(847) 499-1019 View (847) 499-1019
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Kathleen Griffin
Counselor, LCPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60523  (Online Only)
I offer a genuine, compassionate and respectful relationship with clients, so they can reach greater self-awareness and insight. My goal is to help clients to reach greater satisfaction and balance with quality of life overall.
I offer a genuine, compassionate and respectful relationship with clients, so they can reach greater self-awareness and insight. My goal is to help clients to reach greater satisfaction and balance with quality of life overall.
(708) 223-8405 View (708) 223-8405
Personality Disorders Therapists

What are the common treatment options for personality disorders?

Personality disorders are typically treated with psychotherapy, sometimes in conjunction with medication. Therapy can help people with personality disorders develop skills to tolerate difficult emotions, navigate interpersonal relationships, and solidify their sense of self. Medications can treat symptoms that co-occur with the disorder, such as depression, anger, aggression, and impulsivity.

When to seek treatment for personality disorders?

Even though treatment for personality disorders can be an uphill battle, it’s best to seek help if you suspect that you or a loved one is struggling with one, because personality disorders can create substantial problems in life. Symptoms depend on the specific disorder, but overall signs of personality disorders include consistent difficulty maintaining close relationships, dramatic variations in self-esteem, and an unstable sense of identity.

How long does therapy take for personality disorders?

The timeline for treating personality disorders isn’t as clear-cut as it is for other disorders. Change can be difficult, taking from around one year to five, 10, or more. The key is finding a therapist who has extensive experience treating the relevant disorder. For example, a psychologist who specializes in narcissistic personality disorder has specific communication strategies that allow them to sustain the relationship and be more effective with narcissistic patients.

Can therapy help people with personality disorders?

Research suggests that for those who are motivated to address concerns or interpersonal conflict related to a personality disorder, therapy is far more effective than no treatment, and that most people in therapy see improvements. However, since personality disorders involve entrenched elements of identity, they are less responsive to treatment than are other mental health conditions. Finding an expert who has extensive experience working with a given personality disorder is one factor that increases the likelihood of successful treatment.