Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Fort Smith, AR
CPTSD, Narcisstic Abuse Recovery, Neuroinclusive
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Smith, AR 72903
I specialize in CPTSD, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, & late-diagnosed Neurocomplexity (AUDHD, Autism, or Adhd).
Your childhood didn’t provide the instruction manual you needed for life. You coped as best you could & yet you question your decisions when it comes to partnering, parenting, or leading. Your mind is constantly active, your heart is braced or bruised, & your spirit & body are MIA. You rumble with angst, doubt, & anxiety. Your capacity isn’t keeping up with your desire or demands. You go deep, are “highly sensitive”, creative, or gifted, yet your strengths are overlooked & your differences are not seen or supported. You need TLC for your wounds, ways to address your unmet needs, & skills to grow your capacity.
I specialize in CPTSD, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, & late-diagnosed Neurocomplexity (AUDHD, Autism, or Adhd).
Your childhood didn’t provide the instruction manual you needed for life. You coped as best you could & yet you question your decisions when it comes to partnering, parenting, or leading. Your mind is constantly active, your heart is braced or bruised, & your spirit & body are MIA. You rumble with angst, doubt, & anxiety. Your capacity isn’t keeping up with your desire or demands. You go deep, are “highly sensitive”, creative, or gifted, yet your strengths are overlooked & your differences are not seen or supported. You need TLC for your wounds, ways to address your unmet needs, & skills to grow your capacity.
28 years of clinical practice. Specializing in the treatment of young adult and adolescent anxiety. Significant experience in issues of identity and intimacy and many years of treatment applications of substance abuse and codependent behavior. Appreciating an awareness of personal research in narcissistic and dependent personality relationships. Useful applications of helping individuals understand the workings and functions of a healthy relationship. Attachment assessment and family systems assessment. Sum: Anxiety, Attachment, Recovery, Adolescence, Adjustment, Intimacy, Identity, Boundaries and Health Relationship therapy.
28 years of clinical practice. Specializing in the treatment of young adult and adolescent anxiety. Significant experience in issues of identity and intimacy and many years of treatment applications of substance abuse and codependent behavior. Appreciating an awareness of personal research in narcissistic and dependent personality relationships. Useful applications of helping individuals understand the workings and functions of a healthy relationship. Attachment assessment and family systems assessment. Sum: Anxiety, Attachment, Recovery, Adolescence, Adjustment, Intimacy, Identity, Boundaries and Health Relationship therapy.
I am open to helping any individual that needs help with a psychiatric diagnosis. I do not treat acute events that need detox but happy to help sustained sobriety. I am also happy to help with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, and many more.
I am open to helping any individual that needs help with a psychiatric diagnosis. I do not treat acute events that need detox but happy to help sustained sobriety. I am also happy to help with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, and many more.
Dawn Marie Ellis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Shame is never a motivator. Many of your issues may be rooted in shame that you never even realized. Shame can take on many forms; pressure to live up to other's expectations of us, pressure to perform at the rate those around us seem to be, or pressure to live up to our own impossible standards we have created for ourselves. When these measures are not met, we can feel depleted, discouraged, and even hopeless. Or perhaps we have been verbally told by others (either past or present) they were disappointed in us or we weren't good enough. And we cannot seem to escape these defeating and destructive thoughts.
Shame is never a motivator. Many of your issues may be rooted in shame that you never even realized. Shame can take on many forms; pressure to live up to other's expectations of us, pressure to perform at the rate those around us seem to be, or pressure to live up to our own impossible standards we have created for ourselves. When these measures are not met, we can feel depleted, discouraged, and even hopeless. Or perhaps we have been verbally told by others (either past or present) they were disappointed in us or we weren't good enough. And we cannot seem to escape these defeating and destructive thoughts.
NWA Marriage & Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LPC-S, EMDR, TA
Verified Verified
Fort Smith, AR 72904
As a licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, I offer Individual Counseling as well. Make your relationship authentic, loving and dynamic. Experience in overcoming infidelity, emotional trauma, intimacy, blended families, premarital, dating, cohabitation and divorce issues. Depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, self esteem, compulsions. The two best predictors of client's success are a client's motivation and the relationship you and your therapist create, regardless of theory used. Might I be the right counselor for you? Deciding to participate in counseling is a journey of self discovery and a sign of courage and strength.
As a licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, I offer Individual Counseling as well. Make your relationship authentic, loving and dynamic. Experience in overcoming infidelity, emotional trauma, intimacy, blended families, premarital, dating, cohabitation and divorce issues. Depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, self esteem, compulsions. The two best predictors of client's success are a client's motivation and the relationship you and your therapist create, regardless of theory used. Might I be the right counselor for you? Deciding to participate in counseling is a journey of self discovery and a sign of courage and strength.
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Yolanda Nally, MSW, LCSW, EMDR II, is an integrative psychotherapist in private practice in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She specializes in working with physicians, teachers, and others who work in the health and helping fields. She is a fully licensed mental health professional since 2006. Yolanda received over ten years of post-graduate training by a local psychotherapy expert and author, Bill Symes, whose primary method is psychodynamics. She also trained in trauma via EMDR in 2009 and is Internal Family Systems (IFS) Trained by the IFS Institute.
Yolanda Nally, MSW, LCSW, EMDR II, is an integrative psychotherapist in private practice in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She specializes in working with physicians, teachers, and others who work in the health and helping fields. She is a fully licensed mental health professional since 2006. Yolanda received over ten years of post-graduate training by a local psychotherapy expert and author, Bill Symes, whose primary method is psychodynamics. She also trained in trauma via EMDR in 2009 and is Internal Family Systems (IFS) Trained by the IFS Institute.
Online Therapists
Traci Hesley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAYC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
She enjoys working with adults, particularly women and those suffering from narcissistic abuse, and adolescents ages 12-17 along with their families.
With her education and years of personal experience, Traci creates a safe space for helping her clients navigate their lives and learn more about themselves and others around them. She wants all of her clients to have a voice and know how to set healthy boundaries in order to have and maintain a happier life. She works from an approach that allows for harmony of our inner beings and the ability to look through the lens of 'does this get me closer or further away from my goals?'
She enjoys working with adults, particularly women and those suffering from narcissistic abuse, and adolescents ages 12-17 along with their families.
With her education and years of personal experience, Traci creates a safe space for helping her clients navigate their lives and learn more about themselves and others around them. She wants all of her clients to have a voice and know how to set healthy boundaries in order to have and maintain a happier life. She works from an approach that allows for harmony of our inner beings and the ability to look through the lens of 'does this get me closer or further away from my goals?'
Often people come to me when they are wanting their lives to change, but they are unsure how or where to begin. I am very passionate about helping people transform their relationships, their careers, and their habits to create a more meaningful and intentional life. My ideal client would be someone who is motivated to change and is open to feedback and different perspectives. Most of my clients goals are to reduce depression, reduce anxiety, increase self esteem, reduce people pleasing tendencies, learn how to set boundaries, and process past trauma. I also have a lot of experience helping women leave toxic or abusive relationships.
Often people come to me when they are wanting their lives to change, but they are unsure how or where to begin. I am very passionate about helping people transform their relationships, their careers, and their habits to create a more meaningful and intentional life. My ideal client would be someone who is motivated to change and is open to feedback and different perspectives. Most of my clients goals are to reduce depression, reduce anxiety, increase self esteem, reduce people pleasing tendencies, learn how to set boundaries, and process past trauma. I also have a lot of experience helping women leave toxic or abusive relationships.
Have you been looking for a therapist who is highly knowledgable, compassionate, and light-hearted? Have you been looking for a therapist who believes that the therapist and client unit are a TEAM? Jennifer believes therapy can be a fun and rewarding process for people from all walks of life and she hopes you will allow her to be a partner on your journey. She offers a judgement-free and down-to-earth atmosphere in which clients are celebrated for their strengths and recognized for their courage.
Have you been looking for a therapist who is highly knowledgable, compassionate, and light-hearted? Have you been looking for a therapist who believes that the therapist and client unit are a TEAM? Jennifer believes therapy can be a fun and rewarding process for people from all walks of life and she hopes you will allow her to be a partner on your journey. She offers a judgement-free and down-to-earth atmosphere in which clients are celebrated for their strengths and recognized for their courage.
I enjoy providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. I treat a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, mood disturbance, psychosis, trauma, grief and loss, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and impulse control problems. I provide a therapeutic atmosphere that is compassionate, empathetic and confidential. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy adapting to the specific needs of the individuals I serve.
I enjoy providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. I treat a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, mood disturbance, psychosis, trauma, grief and loss, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and impulse control problems. I provide a therapeutic atmosphere that is compassionate, empathetic and confidential. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy adapting to the specific needs of the individuals I serve.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who is passionate about the treatment of children, adolescents and their families. In 1996, I founded Psychology & Counseling Associates, a community-focused mental health practice with more than a dozen highly trained mental health professionals. My experience includes both outpatient and inpatient settings. I am ready to assist you and your loved ones with the mental, behavioral and emotional issues that impact your life.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who is passionate about the treatment of children, adolescents and their families. In 1996, I founded Psychology & Counseling Associates, a community-focused mental health practice with more than a dozen highly trained mental health professionals. My experience includes both outpatient and inpatient settings. I am ready to assist you and your loved ones with the mental, behavioral and emotional issues that impact your life.
ZipHealthy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CISW
Verified Verified
Bentonville, AR 72712
Feeling more stressed than finding parking at the Bentonville Square on a Friday night? In the hustle of Northwest Arkansas life—even amidst the beauty of the Ozarks—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Whether you’re juggling a career, family, or both, and facing challenges like anxiety, stress, or relationship hiccups, you might feel like you’re hiking uphill without a trail map. You value personalized, compassionate care and want a confidential space to explore your thoughts. Your goal is to find balance, resilience, and maybe even a bit of joy with guidance from someone who understands the unique pace and culture of our community.
Feeling more stressed than finding parking at the Bentonville Square on a Friday night? In the hustle of Northwest Arkansas life—even amidst the beauty of the Ozarks—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Whether you’re juggling a career, family, or both, and facing challenges like anxiety, stress, or relationship hiccups, you might feel like you’re hiking uphill without a trail map. You value personalized, compassionate care and want a confidential space to explore your thoughts. Your goal is to find balance, resilience, and maybe even a bit of joy with guidance from someone who understands the unique pace and culture of our community.
Dan Luttrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rogers, AR 72758
Dan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). He earned a dual Master of Science at John Brown University, emphasizing both Marriage & Family Therapy and Community Counseling. He is an Advanced Trained Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and is a certified Anger Management Specialist.
Dan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). He earned a dual Master of Science at John Brown University, emphasizing both Marriage & Family Therapy and Community Counseling. He is an Advanced Trained Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and is a certified Anger Management Specialist.
I have experience and enjoy working with adolescents and adults of different ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and religious backgrounds with issues related to trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment, and stress.
I have experience and enjoy working with adolescents and adults of different ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and religious backgrounds with issues related to trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment, and stress.
My clinic services Northwest Arkansas with only the highest standards of mental health care for children to older adults. My specialty is Marriage and Family Therapy, Sex Therapy, Human Sexuality, Mediation with a diverse clientele in all facets of mental health.
I also work closely with area attorneys in resolving many legal issues in today's complex relationship driven world.
My clinic services Northwest Arkansas with only the highest standards of mental health care for children to older adults. My specialty is Marriage and Family Therapy, Sex Therapy, Human Sexuality, Mediation with a diverse clientele in all facets of mental health.
I also work closely with area attorneys in resolving many legal issues in today's complex relationship driven world.
Vahideh Zamani
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Does solitude bother you, or fear, anxiety, and depression increases when you’re alone? Do you feel lost when you're away from peers or friends? Regardless of your external success, you may feel lost or unfulfilled without an understanding of your true self and your purpose in life. If you have these feelings you might be facing existential questions or crises. Often, the relationships you have with the people around you is an extension of the relationship you have with yourself. I believe shifting your focus inward and recognizing and removing the barriers to your core self can help make sense of yourself and the world around you.
Does solitude bother you, or fear, anxiety, and depression increases when you’re alone? Do you feel lost when you're away from peers or friends? Regardless of your external success, you may feel lost or unfulfilled without an understanding of your true self and your purpose in life. If you have these feelings you might be facing existential questions or crises. Often, the relationships you have with the people around you is an extension of the relationship you have with yourself. I believe shifting your focus inward and recognizing and removing the barriers to your core self can help make sense of yourself and the world around you.
I am a licensed professional counselor in two states, Oklahoma and Arkansas. I am committed to supporting the clients in their personal growth and change journeys. My theoretical approaches and treatment techniques include CBT, TFCBT, and DBT as well as many 'Hollistic" ways in which to target the clients' anxiety, depression, and self-worth issues. I am a scholar and practioner, having presented on a variety of mental health and educational topics at state, national, and international conferences. I continue to remain current in clinical practices and research on as it pertains to the field of counseling.
I am a licensed professional counselor in two states, Oklahoma and Arkansas. I am committed to supporting the clients in their personal growth and change journeys. My theoretical approaches and treatment techniques include CBT, TFCBT, and DBT as well as many 'Hollistic" ways in which to target the clients' anxiety, depression, and self-worth issues. I am a scholar and practioner, having presented on a variety of mental health and educational topics at state, national, and international conferences. I continue to remain current in clinical practices and research on as it pertains to the field of counseling.
Michael W Holland
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LADAC, AADC, CCDP-D
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I have found adversity and peace in my lifetime, so I know struggles are real – but people can overcome! I became a counselor to help others do just that. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who have substance use and/or other mental health disorders (co-occurring disorders). I practice client centered and client driven counseling. I use a variety of approaches with emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I also provide supervision to counselors in training to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and/or a Licensed Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) in the state of Arkansas.
I have found adversity and peace in my lifetime, so I know struggles are real – but people can overcome! I became a counselor to help others do just that. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who have substance use and/or other mental health disorders (co-occurring disorders). I practice client centered and client driven counseling. I use a variety of approaches with emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I also provide supervision to counselors in training to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and/or a Licensed Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) in the state of Arkansas.
Corinna Dranow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Welcome to my webpage! I’m a family systems oriented therapist and my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, (such as IFS, DBT, CBT, EMDR) we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Welcome to my webpage! I’m a family systems oriented therapist and my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, (such as IFS, DBT, CBT, EMDR) we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Jodie Tipton
Licensed Professional Counselor, CSAT, CPTT, CMAT, EMDR, IFS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Is your hurt holding you back in some way and keeping you stuck? I am passionate about helping clients reduce their symptoms, and heal their relationship with themselves. I believe you can heal from the pain that keeps you stuck. My approach is direct yet gentle. I am intentional in meeting each client where they are at, and use a collaborative approach to work toward clients' goals. I work with clients throughout Arkansas, Florida, Missouri, and Utah, from the comfort of your own space, via Telehealth. I believe that to be a well-trained therapist, one must continue learning and growing. And I love reinvesting back into my clients!
Is your hurt holding you back in some way and keeping you stuck? I am passionate about helping clients reduce their symptoms, and heal their relationship with themselves. I believe you can heal from the pain that keeps you stuck. My approach is direct yet gentle. I am intentional in meeting each client where they are at, and use a collaborative approach to work toward clients' goals. I work with clients throughout Arkansas, Florida, Missouri, and Utah, from the comfort of your own space, via Telehealth. I believe that to be a well-trained therapist, one must continue learning and growing. And I love reinvesting back into my clients!
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Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists
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.