In my practice, I offer specialized support for individuals suffering from personality disorders, as well as for their family members and loved ones. Personality disorders, also referred to as structural disorders, are complex and deeply ingrained patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that can significantly impact daily life and interpersonal relationships.
My approach aims to provide you and your family members with a safe space to understand and address the challenges you face. For individuals with personality disorders, I work on developing coping strategies, improving self-perception, and fostering healthy interpersonal relationships. For family members, I provide support to deepen understanding of the disorder and develop effective communication and coping strategies.
I warmly invite you to contact me with any questions or to arrange an initial consultation. Together, we can work towards improving your quality of life and creating a supportive environment for all involved.
Short Overview of Structural Disorders as listed in the ICD-10
• Paranoid Personality Disorder: Persistent distrust and suspicion of others, Interpretations of others’ motives as malevolent, Preoccupation with unjustified doubts about loyalty or trustworthiness
• Schizoid Personality Disorder: Detachment from social relationships, Limited range of emotional expression, Preference for solitary activities and lack of interest in relationships
• Schizotypal Personality Disorder: Acute discomfort in close relationships, Cognitive or perceptual distortions, Eccentric behavior or appearance, odd beliefs or magical thinking
• Antisocial Personality Disorder: Disregard for and violation of others’ rights, Persistent deceit, impulsivity, irritability, and aggressiveness, Lack of remorse for harmful actions
• Borderline Personality Disorder: Instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotions Marked impulsivity and self-harming behaviors, Chronic feelings of emptiness and intense, unstable emotions
• Histrionic Personality Disorder: Excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior, Uncomfortable when not the center of attention, Dramatic, theatrical, or exaggerated expression of emotions
• Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy, Sense of entitlement and exploitative behavior, Preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success or power
• Avoidant Personality Disorder: Extreme shyness, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation, Avoidance of occupational activities involving significant interpersonal contact, Reluctance to engage in new activities due to fear of embarrassment
• Dependent Personality Disorder: Excessive need to be taken care of leading to submissive and clinging behaviors, Difficulty making everyday decisions without excessive advice and reassurance, Fear of separation and a preoccupation with fears of being left alone
• Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder: Preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control, Rigidity and stubbornness, Excessive devotion to work and productivity at the expense of leisure and relationships
Each of these disorders is characterized by specific patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that significantly impact daily functioning and interpersonal relationships. If you suspect that you or a loved one might be suffering from a structural disorder I highly recommend to additionally acquire a clinical assessment. I have recommendations for English speaking diagnosticians if desired.
