Personality disorders are mental health conditions characterized by enduring patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that differ significantly from cultural expectations. These patterns often lead to difficulties in relationships, work, and self-image, affecting areas like emotional regulation and impulse control. Common types of personality disorders include borderline, narcissistic, and antisocial personality disorders, each presenting unique challenges and symptoms. Treatment for personality disorders often involves therapies focused on emotional resilience, interpersonal skills, and building healthier coping mechanisms.
At Aletheia Therapy, we treat personality disorders with a relational psychodynamic approach, helping clients understand how past relationships and attachments shape current emotions and behaviors. Through this therapeutic relationship, we foster trust, self-awareness, and emotional growth. We also integrate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to build distress tolerance skills and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help shift negative thought patterns. This combination supports clients in creating meaningful, lasting changes in how they relate to themselves and others.