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Personality Disorder Treatment in Colorado Springs
Personality disorders can feel confusing—they impact how you understand yourself, how you relate to others, and how you navigate daily life. At Rain Tree Mental Health, we provide evaluation and medication‑management support for adults with personality disorders in Colorado Springs and via telehealth throughout Colorado. Our aim is to help you gain insight into your patterns, develop practical strategies, and build a life aligned with your values.
What are personality disorders?
Personality disorders are long‑term patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that significantly impact relationships or functioning. Unlike other conditions that come and go, these patterns are ingrained, shaped by early life experiences and current environment. Personality disorders are treatable—not permanent—and meaningful change is possible with thoughtful care.
Common signs of personality disorders in adults
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Persistent patterns of unstable relationships and identity
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Intense emotional reactions or difficulty managing emotions
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Chronic feelings of emptiness, fear of abandonment, or detachment
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Difficulty trusting others or feeling overly responsible for others
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Fatigue or slowed movement/thinking
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Feeling worthless or excessively guilty
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Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or remembering things
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Long‑standing problems with work, relationships, or regulating mood and behavior
You do not need to meet every criterion or have every symptom listed above; personality disorders present in many ways.
How we evaluate personality disorders at Rain Tree Mental Health
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A detailed discussion of your life story, relationship patterns, early experiences, and current symptoms
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Review of prior diagnoses, therapy work, trauma history, and major life events
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Assessment of current functioning in relationships, work, mood, self‑image, and behavior
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Screening tools when helpful (for personality characteristics, trauma, mood conditions, ADHD, etc.)
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Understanding whether personality disorder features are the primary concern or part of a broader picture
We explain our findings in clear, supportive language and work with you to create a treatment plan that reflects your goals and your pace.
Treatment and medication management
​Treatment for personality disorder features may include:
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Medication consultation when mood symptoms, impulsivity, or anxiety are prominent
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Coordination with therapists specializing in trauma‑informed therapy or DBT
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Skills‑based support (emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness)
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Structured follow‑up to monitor progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed
​You remain in control of your treatment. Our role is to support you with consistency, clarity, and compassionate care.
Is it personality disorder or something else?
​Long‑standing patterns in relationships, emotions, or behavior can come from many places, including trauma, cultural stress, neurodivergence (such as ADHD), or untreated mood or anxiety symptoms. We help you explore the possibilities rather than assuming a predefined label. If personality disorder traits are part of your experience, we’ll explain what that means and how we can support meaningful change.