Personality Disorder Assessment

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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About TEMA Therapy

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.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about our unique approach to assessment and testing.

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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 “blame the parents,” because parents usually try to do their best while raising children.

The problem frequently lies in the area of “goodness of fit” between what the child needs and what the parents are able to 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 a negative 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 roots.

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Growing Up Too Soon

If a child or teenager was in a situation where she had to become a parent to somebody 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.

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

These personality problems tend to be more chronic due to the fact that it took a long period of time for an individual to develop them, therefore, it may take a while for a change to take place. 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.

Clinical Director

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

Licenses: New York, New Jersey PSYPACT

Languages: English, Russian, Ukrainian

Dr. Emile T. Berk, PhD.

Psychologist

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

Licenses: New York, New Jersey PSYPACT

Languages: English

Irina Bashkirov, LPC

Licensed Professional Counsellor

Specialty: Adult and child therapy. Group therapy for adults

License: Licensed Professional Counsellor

Languages: English, Russian, Hebrew

Andrew Roetman

Supervised Therapist

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

Languages: English and Spanish

Natalia Rowe, CCC-SLP

Language and Feeding Specialist

Specialty: Speech-Language/Disphagia Therapist, PROMPT Therapist

Licenses: New York, New Jersey 

Languages: English, Russian

Amaury Hernandez

Behavioral Conditioning Coach

Specialty: Sensory Integration, Emotional Regulation, Competitive Sports Training

Certificates: Personal Trainer, Sensory Integration, Parkour

Languages: English, Spanish

Zhanna Beyl, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Specialty: Psychotherapist working with teens, adults, couples, and families 

Licenses: New York, New Jersey

Languages: English, Russian

Katya Chizhova, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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

Licenses: New York, New Jersey

Languages: English, Russian

Darina Konstorum, APC

Associate Professional Counsellor

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

Licenses: New Jersey

Languages: English, Russian

Tamara Kapustina

Coaching

Specialty: Health & Wellness Family Executive functioning Coach.

Languages: Russian, Ukrainian, English (Intermediate)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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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