Personality Disorder Treatment

It is not like you feel depressed or anxious all the time, and you can’t quite pinpoint an event “after which everything went downhill.” However, all your life you seem to have it harder than others, you felt different than everybody else, a little too sensitive, a little too shy or too emotional. Or maybe people around you tend to complain about some of your behaviors that appear to be totally normal to you. People leave, and then new people complain about the same thing, and then they leave, too. If it is very difficult for you to build and keep relationships with others, and in the relationships you do have, you feel used and unhappy; it may signify that you have a problem on a level of your personality structure.

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TEMA Therapy offers Diagnostics & Testing services for anyone wishing to learn more about their symptoms, find their possible causes, and get guidance on their next steps.

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Origins Of Personality Difficulties

People who have personality disorders did not get a chance to develop a functioning personality structure, because from early on, their development was compromised in some ways. We are not going to play a game of “blame the parents,” because parents usually try to do their best while raising children.

The problem frequently lies in the “goodness of fit” between what the child needs and what the parents can provide. Even with the best parental intentions, a child can still feel misunderstood and unsupported. It is perfectly normal and healthy for a child to feel this way occasionally, but if it becomes a constant struggle, it is bound to have an adverse effect on the child’s personality structure. The same personality structure where core abilities to grow, develop, adjust to new situations, and form trusting relationships take root.

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Growing Up Too Soon

If a child or teenager were in a situation where she had to become a parent before she had a chance to be a child long enough, her resources may be taxed, and, as an adult, she may have difficulty coping with the role of a caregiver.

Oftentimes, professionals tend to shy away from people with personality disorders, pronouncing them “too difficult to treat.

These personality problems tend to be more chronic because they developed over a long period; therefore, it may take a while for a change to occur. In this case, we will do our best to be by your side and help you through the turmoil of short- and long-term problems, all the while creating a safe environment for you to try new developmental paths.

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Dr. Irina Volynsky, PhD.

Руководитель центра

Специализация: Clinical psychologist working with adults, children and families. Testing and Therapy

Лицензии: New York, New Jersey PSYPACT

Языки: Русский, Украинский, Английский

Dr. Emile T. Berk, PhD.

Psychologist

Специализация: Clinical psychologist performing testing for adults, adolescents, and children.

Лицензии: New York, New Jersey PSYPACT

Языки: Английский

Irina Bashkirov, LPC

Licensed Professional Counsellor

Специализация: Adult and child therapy. Group therapy for adults

Лицензии: Licensed Professional Counsellor

Языки: Русский, Английский, Иврит

Андрей Ройтман

Supervised Therapist

Специализация: Therapy and testing performed under the supervision of clinical director

Языки: English and Spanish

Natalia Rowe, CCC-SLP

Language and Feeding Specialist

Специализация: Speech-Language/Disphagia Therapist, PROMPT Therapist

Лицензии: Нью-Йорк, Нью-Джерси 

ЯзыкиРусский, Английский

Амаури Хернандез

Эмоциональная регуляция через физическую нагрузку

Специализация: Sensory Integration, Emotional Regulation, Competitive Sports Training

Сертификаты: Персональный тренер, Сенсорная интеграция, Паркур

Языки: Английский, Испанский

Zhanna Beyl, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Специализация: Работа с подростками, взрослыми, парами и семьями. 

Лицензии: Нью-Йорк, Нью-Джерси

Языки: Английский, Русский

Katya Chizhova, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Специализация: Psychotherapist working with the elderly and people with acute and chronic medical conditions

Лицензии: Нью-Йорк, Нью-Джерси

ЯзыкиРусский, Английский

Darina Konstorum, APC

Associate Professional Counsellor

Специализация: Psychotherapist working with children, teens, and adults. Group therapy for adults.

Лицензии: Нью-Джерси

Языки: Русский, Английский

Tamara Kapustina

Coaching

Специализация: Health & Wellness Family Executive functioning Coach.

Языки: Russian, Ukrainian, English (Intermediate)

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What Is a Personality Disorder Assessment?

It is a structured evaluation combining clinical interviews and validated personality inventories to understand long-term emotional and behavioral patterns, leading to improved self-awareness and clinical insight.

How Is Personality Disorder Different From Mood or Anxiety Disorders?

Personality disorder refers to enduring traits such as rigid thinking, interpersonal sensitivity, and emotional instability. In contrast, mood and anxiety disorders are episodic and focused on current distress. A differential diagnosis ensures you receive appropriate treatment.

Can This Help With Emotional Regulation and Relationships?

Yes. By identifying personality traits, our assessment guides tailored interventions like dialectical behavior therapy and schema therapy to improve emotional skills and restore healthy relationships.

How Long Does It Take?

The evaluation typically spans 2 to 4 hours over one or two sessions, including interviews, testing, scoring, report preparation, and feedback.

Who Conducts the Assessment?

Licensed psychologists or psychiatrists with specialized training in personality assessment and experience in treating personality disorders will interpret your results and guide your treatment.

What Happens After the Personality Disorder Assessment?

You will receive a written report that outlines your personality profile, diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and feedback session. We also support referral coordination and monitoring during treatment.

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