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8 licensed therapists & providers in Washington DC—7 in Washington. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

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We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

Patients who get better

94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks in the last year

Discover how starting personality disorder therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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As one who has experienced personal trauma, loss, and hardship, I offer an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where you can safely ex...

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As an Art Therapist by training, I provide talk therapy in conjunction with creative process techniques....

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As a woman of color who emigrated to the USA a few years ago, and having faced the challenges of adjusting to a new way of life an...

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As a person-centered therapist, I believe that the client is the expert in their lives and the therapeutic relationship is importa...

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Nadine Missiet is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with the American Nurses Credentialing Center in ...

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As a queer Black woman within the field of psychotherapy, I have become acutely aware of one thing: my responsibility to simply sh...

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Erica is licensed in the state of Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Addictions Treatment Practitioner, and...

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We don’t have any providers with availability. Our schedules change daily. We’ll reach out as soon as a spot opens up.

Personality disorder therapy FAQs

What is personality disorder therapy?

Personality disorder counseling is an effective form of mental health treatment for those with personality disorders. It aims to treat dangerous behavior as well as behavior that might contribute to a low quality of life.

How does personality disorder therapy work?

Thriveworks personality disorder counseling in Washington, DC is personalized to each individual, dependent on their unique needs and the severity of their personality disorder. That said, it often works best to have a team of professionals involved in treatment, which might include a psychiatric provider and/or other experts in addition to your therapist.

Is personality disorder therapy conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks’ personality disorder counseling in Washington, DC is conducted both in person and virtually through online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does personality disorder therapy last?

The length of personality disorder counseling sessions will depend on the individual’s specific personality disorder, which means it can vary from one person to the next.

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Personality Disorder Therapy in Washington, DC

Having a personality disorder can feel isolating but according to the American Psychological Association, as many as 3 out of 10 patients who seek help for mental health issues have some type of personality disorder. If you’re one of these people, consider reaching out to Thriveworks Washington DC. We’re here to help you.

List of Personality Disorder Types

Today most personality disorders fall into one of three groups:

  1. Anxious and fearful behaviors are classified into one group, which includes obsessive-compulsive personality disorder as well as an avoidant personality disorder.
  2. Borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder are both examples of personality disorders categorized by dramatic, emotional, and erratic behaviors.
  3. Patients with schizoid personality disorder, paranoid personality disorder, and other disorders categorized by eccentric and / or odd behavior are in one group.

While most personality disorders fall under one of these categories there are some that defy categorization.

How Does Personality Disorder Treatment Work?

It’s true that every client has unique needs but it’s also true that most treatment plans for personality disorders begin with getting the client’s emotions controlled. This can include talk therapy and / or medications.

People with a personality disorder often need to deal with their core beliefs, which are beliefs they hold about themselves, someone close to them, or the world and these beliefs are both rigid and inflexible. Generally, they’re developed over time, starting in childhood, and clients are unable to see information that conflicts with these beliefs. They can only recognize things that support their beliefs.

One of the roles of a therapist is to assist clients as they learn about their core beliefs, investigate their sources, and find ways to explore them further.

Scheduling Personality Disorder Counseling at Thriveworks Washington DC

Thriveworks Washington DC is here to provide the customized help our clients need. Reach out to us to get started with personality disorder counseling. We offer evening and weekend sessions, and we accept most major insurances.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Washington accept 25 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield DC | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield DC | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Washington
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Lazare is the best. I saw him in the past and made it a point to seek him out again. Highly recommend.
Aurora Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Attentive I feel safe and comfortable to share hard things I can’t usually talk about
Melody Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Sandy is a great therapist who really listens and helps me process challenges that come up week to week. Whether they are personal or professional they often come back to setting boundaries and clearly defining expectations, she helps me reframe negativity and complaints into constructive feedback I can share with my husband and colleagues. We joke about it but my husband can always tell when I’ve gotten Sandy’s advice on a topic because instead of just complaining I start with questions to better understand his viewpoint and a problem solving approach.
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Alicia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
There aren’t a lot of things I could improve on here, great and to the point.
Emi Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Lazare is wonderful! I saw him years ago and am glad I could find him again. He is very open and understanding and listens deeply to your converns.
Jeremiah Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
I Appreciate The Fact when the therapist shows up and assist me with my issues.
Journi Sep 2025Thriveworks.com verified review
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Better communication about rates and fees.
Aliyah Sep 2025Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Sandra is such a thoughtful and intelligent provider. Her empathy and dedication to improving my military service connected mental health have truly saved my life!
Sylius Mar 2025Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Address

529 14th St NW Suite 1170
Washington, DC 20045

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Washington, D.C. is located in the National Press Building, near the intersection of 14th St NW and F St NW, off Pennsylvania Avenue. By the White House and close to Metro Center, the office is in an iconic 14-story historic office building. Enter through the main atrium lobby and take the golden elavator to access Suite 1170 on the 11th floor

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Phone number

(202) 932-7587
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Languages spoken by DC providers

  • Russian
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Creole
  • French
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Hours

Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
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Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
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Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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