Schizoid & Schizotypal Personality Styles

Typically, people who seek therapy for schizoid or schizotypal traits feel “different” from others, sometimes to an extreme degree. If you are considering therapy, it’s common not to have an exact reason why. You might be feeling emotionally “out of sync” with others. You might struggle with feelings of loneliness or isolation, and therapy may be one way you hope to address this. Alternatively, you may not want close relationships at all, and might be considering therapy to address concerns around feeling “detached” from life, or feeling numb to a degree that is unsustainable or undesirable for you. You might be struggling to work toward goals, or you might want more purpose in your daily life.

While there are specific experiences that are associated with schizotypal traits and schizoid traits, respectively, your experience of the world around you may generally be one of disconnection. You may, or may not, live in your own world — you may have a vivid imagination that occupies much of your time. You may, or may not, experience things that others do not, or worry others will think you’re “crazy.” Often, people with significant schizoid or schizotypal traits describe feeling like an outsider looking in at the world.

I will work on your timeline, at your comfort level, to create space where you can be who you are.

My goal is not to change you, it’s to empower you to create the life you want. I adopt a transparent and individualized approach with each client I work with. This means I’ll take the time to understand what you need, I’ll be clear about my reasoning, and I’ll tailor my approach to account for your preferences. For example, some folks very much want to have space to just “be” without judgement, and therapy can be a space for that kind of acceptance. Some people may want to express themselves but feel highly anxious or uncomfortable at the idea of “opening up,” and I will modify my approach to respect your comfort. Some folks may need flexibility around scheduling and communication, and I will do my best to accommodate your preferences. Whatever you are seeking — purpose, happiness, connection to the world, even just a deeper understanding of yourself — I will work with you to support you in meeting your goal.