Personality Disorders

Personality disorders affect how you think about yourself, others, and the world around you. If you or your child experiences concerning personality changes, Bright Side Mental Health Services can help. Comprehensive mental health evaluations are available for adults and adolescents in the office and through telehealth. Janenita Chukwu, APRN, PMHNP-BC, creates a treatment plan using therapy, medications, and other strategies to support your mental and emotional wellness so that you can feel confident in yourself and your relationships. Call the office in Tacoma, Washington, to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for personality disorder symptoms or book an appointment online today.

What are personality disorders?

Personality refers to the traits that affect how individuals relate to their environment and other people. People with certain characteristics may not be as adaptable to environmental changes, which can lead to unhealthy coping strategies and behaviors that are linked to a personality disorder.

Several conditions fall under the umbrella of personality disorders based on their symptoms and patterns of behavior. Bright Side Mental Health Services diagnoses and treats conditions like:

• Borderline personality disorder
• Narcissistic personality disorder
• Antisocial personality disorder
• Avoidant personality disorder
• Dependent personality disorder
• Paranoid personality disorder

Janenita offers comprehensive mental health evaluations to better understand the nature of your condition. She customizes a care plan to address your unique emotional and social challenges, so you can build your confidence and self-esteem.

What are the symptoms of personality disorders?

While there are several types of personality disorders, many share similar symptoms that have a negative impact on a person’s quality of life and relationships.

Potential warning signs of a personality disorder can include:

• Emotional instability
• Inflexible thinking patterns
• Strong fears of abandonment
• Poor impulse control
• Difficulties forming or maintaining relationships

Some disorders may also include symptoms like lying, heightened sensitivity to criticism, and aggressive behaviors.

Schedule a diagnostic evaluation at Bright Side Mental Health Services if you or your child has symptoms of a personality disorder that interferes with relationships, work, or school.

Janenita provides mental health evaluations in the office or through an online telehealth platform. She may also request lab work to rule out underlying medical conditions.

How are personality disorders treated?

Bright Side Mental Health Services offers personalized treatment plans for adults and adolescents with a personality disorder.

Your treatment plan may include dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), a type of psychotherapy that focuses on recognizing unhealthy behaviors. DBT provides tools you can use to regulate your emotions, build healthy relationships, and better cope with stress.

Janenita might also recommend antidepressants, mood stabilizers, or other medications that ease personality disorder symptoms. These medications work by rebalancing chemicals in the brain that regulate moods.

Call Bright Side Mental Health Services to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for personality disorder symptoms. You can also book a consultation online at any time.