Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Toronto, ON
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Ruth Bogatie
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Have you spent your entire life being ‘nice’, always putting others’ needs before your own and neglecting yourself? Do you feel that your ‘nice’ nature is being exploited and undermined, leaving you feeling nervous, insecure, confused or exhausted? Are you tired of hearing that the most toxic person in your life is a ‘nice’ person, when you know that they are actually
narcissistic
, intimidating, controlling and egotistical? I understand what it’s like to have a person or situation in your life that although at times supports you, also sometimes puts you down, makes you question yourself and believe that you are the problem.
Tracey & Co Inc
LMHC, RN, MN
Verified
Verified
You may be looking to heal your voice with a
narcissistic
parent or partner. Learn to validate and approve of your own choices in life without always pleasing others. Overcome your caretaking tendencies for fear of your parents or partners emotional reaction. With embodied psychotherapy, heal your soul and any chronic health issues you may be struggling from these complex traumas and personality challenges. Feel safe to express who you really are in relationships and live an authentic-inspired life.
Bella Pahlevan_ Emergence Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
I offer therapy for
narcissistic
abuse recovery, either caused by neglectful parenting or abusive relationships.
I believe that no matter what you have been through, there's always a way to move forward and start to heal. Even in the darkest of times, there's a glimmer of hope and a desire to feel at peace and safe. What matters is that instead of giving up, you are seeking help and that means you are getting ready to use external and internal resources to move past what's causing you distress. I take an individualized approach that is tailored to the needs of each client. I believe in providing a non-judgmental atmosphere where you feel safe to be yourself.
Keirsten Provost Counselling
Counsellor, MPCC, RPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Being gaslit? Victim of
narcissistic
abuse? Need help navigating the unique challenges of today's world? Many of my clients are in their 20's, 30's & 40's. I help my clients recognize patterns, understand behaviours, explore difficult decisions, and gently guide them along their indivudal critical path. I listen, help heal, and assist clients move beyond the emotional issues they are experiencing. My approach is empathetic, validating, supportive, and solution-based.
Jenny Patterson
Registered Social Worker, RSW, BSW, BAH
Verified
Verified
She:kon/Hello! My name is Jenny Patterson and I am the founder of Bear in Mind Healing, a private practice based in Cobourg, Ontario. I believe that Mother Earth is a garden and we are the flowers (her children) and that part of my purpose is to help those flowers grow. One of the reasons why I love being a social worker and what drives me to do this work is my own lived experiences. I am not only a survivor of
narcissistic
abuse and domestic violence, but I am thriving! What I find beautiful is being able to walk with folks on their healing journey for just a little while; creating that safe and nurturing space, that connection.
Soteldo Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, ABA, CCC, PMP
Verified
Verified
Soteldo Psychotherapy (
Narcissistic
Abuse Recovery Clinic). My name is Raquel Soteldo. Registered Psychotherapist, MA, Certified Canadian Counselor, ABA, PMP I specialize in
Narcissistic
Abuse Recovery, Undiagnosed ADHD, Domestic Violence, OCD and High Anxiety, Sexual Discomfort and Sex therapy, Sociopathic Relationships, Sexual Trauma, and Child Psychology. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Self-Positive Psychology, Psychoanalysis, Applied Behavioural Analysis, Mindfulness/Spirituality, BioPsychoSocial, Attachment-based, and Solutions-Focused Therapy. EXPERIENCE PEACE, JOY AND FREE YOURSELF FROM THE PAIN AND TORTURE TODAY!
A Safe Place To Heal
Life can have its challenges. I work with individuals and couples who are ready to face these challenges and start working towards change. My goal is to provide my client's with a safe, non-judgmental environment where they can explore new solutions and gain the tools to deal with partner betrayal trauma, sex addiction, porn addiction, infidelity, relationship conflict,
narcissistic
abuse, grief/loss, emotional distress, anxiety/depression/anger, self-esteem & life transitions. You have found the place where treatment will provide relief. Don't wait another day. You deserve the best. I offer a free meet & greet session.
Martha C. Digby, Certified Brainspotting Clinician
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BSc
Verified
Verified
As a survivor of
narcissistic
abuse myself, I have done extensive research, certifications and trauma therapy to understand and heal from the effects of
narcissistic
abuse.
If you are involved with a pathological narcissist, and even if you're not sure, you are probably feeling confused, uncertain and most likely (because you are here!) at your "wits end".
Narcissistic
abuse is REAL and difficult to heal from on your own. Our brains are "plastic" and become "damaged" from the "Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde" behaviours of reward and punishment from the personality impaired individual we've tried hard to accommodate, causing us relentless internal conflict (I want to leave/I cannot leave). I will help discern what you've encountered, how to deal with it, and how to move forward. For more info: www.marthadigby.com
Ezra Braves
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Relational psychotherapy can be an effective tool when grappling with: anxiety, care taking/giving tendencies,
narcissistic
and neglectful parenting, attachment, self-sufficiency, hypervigilance, isolation, authenticity, masculinity, meaninglessness, depression, shame, complex emotional and intergenerational trauma, identity, and existential angst. My practice is informed by an attachment, trauma, and neurobiological perspective and grounded in mindfulness and empathy. Additionally, my approach considers the wider social, political and economic context of your relational world.
Renata Kulpa
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
CONFUSED, drained or ALONE in your relationships? Are you putting the needs of others before your own? Are you changing yourself (like a CHAMELEON) in order to feel appreciated? If the other person becomes your main focus and you modify your behaviors and subjugate your needs to keep the relationship going at any cost, you have codependency. CODEPENDENTS are MAGNETS for entitled,
narcissistic
personalities. The ensuing relationships can stumble along for a LONG time, requiring huge amounts of effort and energy to keep up until finally they fall apart. When they do, you feel betrayed and abandoned (codependent's biggest fear).
Tom Barwell
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, RP
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, stress, and recovery from
narcissistic
relationships.
I work holistically with a broad range of people, and write regularly on the blog page of my own website at www.dyadtherapy.com. My practice is based on psychodynamic therapy, which involves listening intently and without judgement. I'm also trained in CBT. I help you explore issues and help to make sense of what we find together, putting feelings and thoughts into helpful contexts and insights.
Not accepting new clients
Carrie Anne Hojnoski
Registered Social Worker, BA(H), BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in Mental Health, with a focus on ADHD, Women's Mental Health, Addiction Medicine,
Narcissistic
and Borderline Personality Disorders, CoDependent Relationships, Sexual Health and Gender Identity with trauma informed care planning.
Hello! My name is Carrie Anne. I bring 18 years of experience as a social worker and psychotherapist to support you in navigating life's many challenges. I provide virtual care psychotherapy across Canada. At my core, my values and belief systems guide me to my own truth — I am an empath, a caregiver, helper, listener and a social justice advocate. I am here to share and remind you pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. You too can heal and mend. And you are here, so you are taking steps to find the best path forward. I can offer a safe healing space, a respectful and compassionate approach in which to see adult individuals.
Lidia Damian
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
Some of my areas of exploration and experience are: relationships – co-dependency,
narcissistic
behaviours/patterns, trust issues, grief/loss, anxiety, burnout, rumination, self-esteem/self-worth issues, over-responsibility for others & people pleasing and caretaker roles, inner child work, core issues.
I am meeting each person exactly where they are in their journey with integrity, compassion, kindness, active listening and unconditional positive regard. We will work together to enable you to recognize and identify patterns of behavior or emotional pain that can pose problems in managing difficult situations and relating effectively to others. We can also work together in creating a step-by-step plan to support you in getting from where you are to where you want to be, in embracing your unique qualities and strengths that you have, in addressing any challenges you are currently facing in your daily life.
Darren Elliott
Pre-Licensed Professional, BED, BBA
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Sometimes life is harder than we know how to handle. You want someone who is supportive and compassionate to explore your life with. You could be looking for support during a difficult time or recovery after a difficult ending or experience. You might have some confusion as to why things are going wrong in your relationships which you hope to strengthen or repair. Perhaps the pandemic turned life upside down and you are trying to find your balance again. Maybe you struggle with narcissism or have suffered in a relationship with someone who does and are looking for a therapist who can understand that pain.
Noah Casey
Registered Psychotherapist, BA Hons, CRPO
Verified
Verified
Change is a difficult and humbling process. Being patient, kind, and forgiving of ourselves is not usually something we learned as children. Talk therapy is not advice or guidance: it's learning to hear your own decision-making processes, noticing feelings and what needs your trying to meet, discovering your value systems, and moving forward with small deliberate changes. Together in session we will tailor the work we do to suit your specific concerns. Researching therapists, going to therapy, looking at our least helpful patterns, or deliberating on whether to stay or leave a difficult situation takes courage. I congratulate you.
Johnson Kuriappilly
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MDiv, MPS, RP(Q), CSAT(C), EMDR(T)
Verified
Verified
Unlock Your Inner Transformation with Client-Centered Psychotherapy. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I offer person-centred therapy to adults to help them unlock their inner transformation and find clarity and meaning in their life. Person-centred therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach which emphasizes a focus on the client's internal thought process, feelings and experiences, instead of focusing on diagnosing and labelling them. This therapeutic approach allows clients to take an active role in their therapy by leading the process, while also providing support, empathy, and unconditional positive regard.
Angelika Mellema
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Thank you for your interest. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Psychoanalyst providing Brief and Long-Term Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, and Relationship Therapy for adults of all age ranges. I am happy to answer questions by phone, video call, or meet with you in person to explore how I can best help you. I treat a wide range of issues, but also specialize in working with individuals from multi-cultural backgrounds. I have lived in various cultures, am multi-lingual and highly attuned to the added complexity multi-cultural issues may bring to treatment.
Pablo Munoz
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
Hello! I am Pablo and I have been a psychotherapist for more than 20 years. My experience as an individual and as a marriage counsellor, has led me to develop a technique that creates an environment of freedom and safety to express your challenges. Psychotherapy for me is the possibility to question every option, have the freedom to consider the possible outcomes and consequences of our actions and to have the time and space to decide what can make you happier, prouder and fulfilled. Being fully bilingual (English-Spanish) I have helped individuals and couples in their particular circumstances and challenges in Canada.
Waitlist for new clients
Dana Millstein
Psychologist, PsyD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
In psychotherapy, I foster a motivation for change and strengthen hope that life can feel meaningful again. In my work with adults, adolescents, and couples I help to develop self-compassion and self-acceptance in the struggle with a wide range of concerns related to: anxiety, depression, stress management, anger management, addiction, self-esteem, grief and loss, relationship and family. I have extensive training and experience working with individuals struggling with the long-term effects of trauma, abuse, and neglect, including the assessment and treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Dissociative Disorders.
Francy Fang Wang
Registered Psychotherapist, MD, RP, PA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I was originally trained as a medical doctor and practiced as a psychiatrist for 10+ years before coming to Canada for psychoanalysis training. In addition to my training in psychiatry and psychoanalysis, I also had training in family therapy and cognitive-behavior therapy. I am currently practicing as a psychoanalyst and a registered psychotherapist in great Toronto area. However, my clients come from whole Ontario and around the Canada. I also provide online/telephone treatment for people overseas. In addition to clinical psychoanalysis and psychotherapy services, I also teach and provide supervision for therapists and in-training therapists/psychoanalyst.
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Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Counsellors
What type of therapy is best for narcissistic personality disorder?
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is best treated with talk therapy, which could involve cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, schema therapy, gestalt therapy, or similar approaches. A therapist will help a patient uncover the feelings that may drive their behavior and discover how to engage with themselves and those around them with greater empathy and understanding, fewer demands, and less defensiveness, with the goal of developing a more authentic sense of self that enables healthier relationships.
How do therapists treat NPD?
By developing a strong therapeutic relationship, and continually focusing patients on relationships, community, and connection, a therapist, through talk therapy, may be able to help someone with NPD change. In sessions, a therapist will help an individual achieve relief from their current stressors, including the treatment of co-occurring conditions such as anxiety or depression. A therapist may also help an individual to recognize unhealthy coping mechanisms, learn new ways of interacting with others, and eventually become able to feel and display empathy.
Can a narcissist be cured with therapy?
Therapy can be effective. After a serious setback or great loss, someone with NPD may be forced to recognize that they are not immune to life’s challenges. That can spur feelings of melancholy and depression that lead them to seek professional help. Once an individual decides to seek help, they have already taken a step that the majority of those with NPD never will. Still, people with NPD often quit therapy as they naturally resist feeling vulnerable, being challenged, or admitting to flaws.
How can you get narcissistic personality disorder treatment for someone?
It is notoriously difficult to convince someone with NPD to seek help. With their feelings of superiority, they may be unlikely to recognize or acknowledge that they have a problem, or that their problem is narcissism. Sometimes, they are aware that they are arrogant and that others resent them but they don’t see it as a problem because they are convinced of their superiority. People with NPD have trouble maintaining relationships, but family members and others who do feel close to them, and whose presence they value, may be able to encourage them to seek therapy.