Personality Issues
At Olney Counseling Center, we provide confidential, evidence-based treatment for individuals living with personality disorders. Our experienced clinicians support adolescents, adults, and families throughout Olney and Montgomery County, Maryland with therapy tailored to each person’s specific needs, symptoms, and life experiences.
Personality disorders are mental health conditions that involve long-term patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that differ significantly from cultural expectations and cause difficulties in daily functioning or relationships. These patterns typically begin in adolescence or early adulthood and can affect self-image, emotional responses, and how a person relates to others.
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
- Avoidant Personality Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
- Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal Personality Disorders
- Dependent and Histrionic Personality Disorders
- Antisocial Personality Disorder
Signs You Might Benefit from Therapy
You may benefit from personality disorder treatment if you or a loved one is experiencing:
- Intense mood swings or emotional instability
- Chronic difficulties in relationships
- Fear of abandonment or extreme sensitivity to rejection
- Patterns of impulsive or risky behavior
- Distorted self-image or self-worth
- Ongoing conflicts at home, work, or school
- Trouble managing anger or anxiety
- Periods of dissociation or emotional numbness
At Olney Counseling Center, our therapists are trained in treating personality disorders using a compassionate, structured, and evidence-based approach. Because no two clients are alike, we build individualized treatment plans focused on long-term progress and personal growth.
Therapeutic services may include:
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Especially effective for Borderline Personality Disorder
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors
- Schema Therapy: Focuses on longstanding emotional patterns and core beliefs
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Explores early relationships and unconscious processes
- Medication Management: When appropriate, in coordination with psychiatrists
- Family and Relationship Counseling: To improve communication and support systems
We emphasize emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, self-awareness, and behavioral change throughout the course of treatment.
- Over 25 years of trusted mental health care in Olney, MD
- Experienced therapists who specialize in treating complex diagnoses
- Safe, judgment-free environment for long-term therapeutic work
- Support for teens, adults, and families
- In-person and telehealth therapy options available
- Convenient location in Montgomery County, Maryland
Personality disorders are treatable—and change is possible with the right support. If you or someone you love is struggling, we’re here to help.
Contact Olney Counseling Center today to schedule a confidential consultation and start your path to emotional health and improved relationships.
