Personality Disorders

My specialty is working with individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder utilizing DBT. I have been practicing DBT and working with individuals with BPD since 2013 and have completed multiple trainings, certifications and continuing education in this area of therapy to maintain the highest degree of expertise and training.

I have experience providing comprehensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) services to individuals struggling with personality traits. DBT was originally developed by psychologist Marsha Linehan to support those struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder. DBT, however, has been found to also be helpful for individuals struggling with other mental health concerns, such as anxiety, addiction, and eating disorders.

I utilize Schema Therapy and have extensive training and knowledge on this topic. In fact, I've even conducted trainings on this topic for other licenses therapists. It's an amazing modality and I love using this to help my clients move past unhealthy patterns and improve relationships. Schema therapy helps people with personality disorders by identifying and changing deep-rooted negative thought patterns (schemas) that develop in childhood.

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I'm a certified DBT therapist and have 15 years of experience providing DBT, which is the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder.

During my time in private practice, and prior to my experiences with VA and DOD, I worked in an acute care facility, where I focused largely on the effects and healing from personality disorders. It takes a nuanced approach and deep clinical understanding to be able to align with someone dealing with a personality disorder without judgement or biased. We all deserve to have a fulfilling life and solid relationships, which is often the distressing fallout of these disorders.

I am trained to work with the entire spectrum of personality disorders. My practice utilizes evidenced based treatments to treat and manage personality traits that get in the way of living a fulfilling life including DBT, Radically Open DBT, and Mentalization based treatment. My approach tend to be honest, down to earth, and direct.

We provide comprehensive treatment for a wide range of personality disorders, such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder, and more. Each requires a specialized approach, and we are dedicated to pairing you with an experienced therapist who is suited to your specific needs. Our network of skilled professionals is trained in proven, effective treatments to help you achieve a balanced and fulfilling life.

I specialize in working with Borderline personality Disorder in particular, with having experience and success with helping this population improve their emotional regulation skills and ability, and improve their inter-personal relationships. I am also working on becoming certified in DBT to help this population as well.

It can be difficult when diagnosed with a personality disorder to know where to turn. I have worked with numerous clients to understand their diagnosis and to help them learn to connect with their environment.

I have extensive experience and knowledge specifically with borderline personality disorder, dependent personality disorder, and avoidant personality disorder.

I work with a wide variety of individuals ranging from 14 to 74, some of which struggle with symptoms of Borderline, Histrionic, Narcissistic, Avoidant, and Dependent Personality Disorders. These individuals have stories revealing a great deal of pain from wounds that did not heal properly or completely and manifest in patterns throughout their lives. Together we will uncover and process through experiences while establishing a safe and healthy therapeutic relationship towards hope and healing.

I have extensive training, expertise, and experience treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and, in my private practice, I treat both individuals who meet criteria for BPD but for whom Comprehensive DBT is not indicated, and individuals who don't meet criteria for BPD but experience BPD symptoms/traits.

I specialize in the treatment of borderline personality disorder and the whole spectrum of personality disorders. I am also skilled in treating suicidal behaviors, non-suicidal self injury, suicidal ideation and any self harm behaviors.

Struggling with chronic emotion dysregulation and distress can feel isolating and demoralizing. With DBT I help clients diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder or Borderline traits build skills to soothe emotional distress, regulate and focus the mind, and build a true life worth living. I have extensive training in DBT and its applications, and have offered DBT in all levels of care and settings.

Experiencing chronic emotional distress and dysregulation can leave us feeling isolated and alone, and like we can't get connected to ourselves. I have worked extensively with people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and Borderline Traits for years with empathic validation and effective Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Many of my clients utilize DBT skills to soothe distress, regulate emotions, and truly build a life that's worth living.

At their root, I view any personality disorder as behaviors that worked for us at one time but don’t work anymore. Employing a combination of methods, including Functional Analytic Psychotherapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy, I enjoy helping others recognize their inherent value.

Tami’s initial training in master’s level clinical work began at Pacifica Graduate Institute. This individual focused training emphasizes psychological forces such as feelings and emotions that influence behaviors. In essence, asking how our pasts effects our present. Tami’s ongoing training consists of specializations in treating Complex-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

I specialize in helping identify patterns of coping and behavior that may no longer serve you well. Through compassionate curiosity, I can help you find healthier, happier ways of relating to yourself and others.