Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Del Mar, CA
I have a special interest in narcissistic personality traits and managing challenging family dynamics.
My orientation blends cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and family systems approaches to healing and change. Through a collaborative and non-judgmental approach, I help clients gain insight into their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and develop effective coping strategies to improve their well-being and achieve their goals.
I have a special interest in narcissistic personality traits and managing challenging family dynamics.
My orientation blends cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and family systems approaches to healing and change. Through a collaborative and non-judgmental approach, I help clients gain insight into their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and develop effective coping strategies to improve their well-being and achieve their goals.
My clients are people who may have many of the things society says should create a fulfilling life, yet behind polished exteriors they feel worn down - tired, anxious, or unsure how to break old relationship patterns that keep repeating. They often carry quiet self-doubt, people-pleasing, or a fear of not being enough. They want to feel grounded, understood, and connected in a way that feels safe and real. They come to therapy longing for clarity, steadiness, and healthier relationships, knowing deep down that they’re ready for healing and a more authentic way of being.
My clients are people who may have many of the things society says should create a fulfilling life, yet behind polished exteriors they feel worn down - tired, anxious, or unsure how to break old relationship patterns that keep repeating. They often carry quiet self-doubt, people-pleasing, or a fear of not being enough. They want to feel grounded, understood, and connected in a way that feels safe and real. They come to therapy longing for clarity, steadiness, and healthier relationships, knowing deep down that they’re ready for healing and a more authentic way of being.
My practice is primarily focused on treating adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse. I have published numerous peer reviewed papers, two seminal books on sibling abuse (Caffaro & Conn-Caffaro, 1998; Caffaro, 2014, Sibling Abuse Trauma, NY: Routledge), trained mental health professionals internationally, and serve as Advisory Board Member on the Sibling Aggression & Abuse Research and Advocacy Initiative (SAARA). I am a licensed psychologist and marriage & family therapist with more than 30 years of clinical experience treating depression, anxiety, and symptoms of cPTSD in adult survivors of childhood interpersonal trauma.
My practice is primarily focused on treating adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse. I have published numerous peer reviewed papers, two seminal books on sibling abuse (Caffaro & Conn-Caffaro, 1998; Caffaro, 2014, Sibling Abuse Trauma, NY: Routledge), trained mental health professionals internationally, and serve as Advisory Board Member on the Sibling Aggression & Abuse Research and Advocacy Initiative (SAARA). I am a licensed psychologist and marriage & family therapist with more than 30 years of clinical experience treating depression, anxiety, and symptoms of cPTSD in adult survivors of childhood interpersonal trauma.
For individuals, I offer expertise in healing the issues of adult children of alcoholics, adult children of narcissistic parents, abuse, depression, anxiety, addiction, codependency, and coping with mental illness in a family member.
For couples, I provide proven techniques to improve communication, increase awareness and understanding, and manage differences. For parents and children, I also offer my extensive experience with providing streamlined guidance for effective and rational parenting, as well as sand play and play therapies.
For individuals, I offer expertise in healing the issues of adult children of alcoholics, adult children of narcissistic parents, abuse, depression, anxiety, addiction, codependency, and coping with mental illness in a family member.
For couples, I provide proven techniques to improve communication, increase awareness and understanding, and manage differences. For parents and children, I also offer my extensive experience with providing streamlined guidance for effective and rational parenting, as well as sand play and play therapies.
I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges—both with others and within themselves. Our first phone or video consultation is a supportive space to explore your concerns and ensure we’re a good fit. Rooted in a psychoanalytic approach, my work goes beyond symptom relief to uncover deeper patterns, including unconscious influences shaping your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we’ll build insight, resilience, and meaningful, lasting change to help you move toward a more fulfilling and authentic life.
I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges—both with others and within themselves. Our first phone or video consultation is a supportive space to explore your concerns and ensure we’re a good fit. Rooted in a psychoanalytic approach, my work goes beyond symptom relief to uncover deeper patterns, including unconscious influences shaping your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we’ll build insight, resilience, and meaningful, lasting change to help you move toward a more fulfilling and authentic life.
We offer expert Psychological and Substance Abuse Assessments to people aged 17 and older. We know that you are a unique individual and we evaluate your problems in the context of your individuality and life circumstances. When you work with us, you will be treated in a manner that reflects your individuality. You will receive: a high quality evaluation administered by a psychologist, a holistic picture of your problems, comprehensive answers to your questions, recommendations for the next steps, and direct referrals so you can follow up with other treatment providers as needed.
We offer expert Psychological and Substance Abuse Assessments to people aged 17 and older. We know that you are a unique individual and we evaluate your problems in the context of your individuality and life circumstances. When you work with us, you will be treated in a manner that reflects your individuality. You will receive: a high quality evaluation administered by a psychologist, a holistic picture of your problems, comprehensive answers to your questions, recommendations for the next steps, and direct referrals so you can follow up with other treatment providers as needed.
Are you struggling with concentration difficulties, procrastination, or low motivation? Are you wondering if you or your child may have ADHD, depression, or anxiety? As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in comprehensive psychological testing and diagnostic evaluations to help you gain clarity and move forward with confidence. I offer evidence-based testing for ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other learning disabilities for children, teens, and adults, as well as full psychological evaluations for anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and other psychological concerns in San Diego and CA.
Are you struggling with concentration difficulties, procrastination, or low motivation? Are you wondering if you or your child may have ADHD, depression, or anxiety? As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in comprehensive psychological testing and diagnostic evaluations to help you gain clarity and move forward with confidence. I offer evidence-based testing for ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other learning disabilities for children, teens, and adults, as well as full psychological evaluations for anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and other psychological concerns in San Diego and CA.
Are you waking up each morning weighed down by worry, replaying past hurts, or wondering “Why do I continually repeat the same relationship patterns & still feel stuck?”If so you’re not alone and you don’t have to keep carrying that burden.
Hi! I’m Kristina! I love working with pre-teens, adults, couples &families who are navigating anxiety, trauma, personality disorders &relationship challenges.Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck or disconnected from themselves and the people they care about. Together we create a safe and supportive space where you can begin to understand your experiences!
Are you waking up each morning weighed down by worry, replaying past hurts, or wondering “Why do I continually repeat the same relationship patterns & still feel stuck?”If so you’re not alone and you don’t have to keep carrying that burden.
Hi! I’m Kristina! I love working with pre-teens, adults, couples &families who are navigating anxiety, trauma, personality disorders &relationship challenges.Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck or disconnected from themselves and the people they care about. Together we create a safe and supportive space where you can begin to understand your experiences!
Founded in 1993, Help Therapy has a team of over 50 licensed neuropsychologists and psychologists who offer a wide range of psychological evaluations. For patients who need extra support, therapy is also offered. Patients are matched to a provider of their choice based on their specific needs and preferences. Clinicians work with seniors, adults and youth (age 7+) all throughout California.
Founded in 1993, Help Therapy has a team of over 50 licensed neuropsychologists and psychologists who offer a wide range of psychological evaluations. For patients who need extra support, therapy is also offered. Patients are matched to a provider of their choice based on their specific needs and preferences. Clinicians work with seniors, adults and youth (age 7+) all throughout California.
Hello! I am a passionate therapist interested in walking with you down the road of self discovery. We will work collaboratively in achieving an overall sense of holistic health best suited for your needs. I provide individual, couple, and family therapy in a safe, therapeutic environment. I will support and guide you in learning and practicing new, effective, and healthy ways of living. I integrate various psychological and Eastern methodologies. We will confront present issues as well as empower you to live life to your fullest potential. I believe in creating a harmonious balance between mind, body and spirit.
Hello! I am a passionate therapist interested in walking with you down the road of self discovery. We will work collaboratively in achieving an overall sense of holistic health best suited for your needs. I provide individual, couple, and family therapy in a safe, therapeutic environment. I will support and guide you in learning and practicing new, effective, and healthy ways of living. I integrate various psychological and Eastern methodologies. We will confront present issues as well as empower you to live life to your fullest potential. I believe in creating a harmonious balance between mind, body and spirit.
I provide comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (adults & adolescents) experiencing emotional dysregulation, strained relationships, overwhelming suffering (w/wo diagnosis of BPD), and/or thoughts of suicide or self-harm. My frame is client-centered, believing that you are the expert of your life, & therapy is a collaborate effort. I also work extensively within the Trans*/Nonbinary community, supporting an affirmed life for you and those around you. This can be at any age and include issues of disclosure, life changes, overcoming fear while balancing safety, & community advocacy.
I provide comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (adults & adolescents) experiencing emotional dysregulation, strained relationships, overwhelming suffering (w/wo diagnosis of BPD), and/or thoughts of suicide or self-harm. My frame is client-centered, believing that you are the expert of your life, & therapy is a collaborate effort. I also work extensively within the Trans*/Nonbinary community, supporting an affirmed life for you and those around you. This can be at any age and include issues of disclosure, life changes, overcoming fear while balancing safety, & community advocacy.
You may appear capable and put-together on the outside, yet feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained inside. Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-functioning adults who struggle with overthinking, follow through, boundaries, people-pleasing, relationship stress, or burnout. You want a more peaceful life and you're self-aware, but insight alone hasn’t been enough to create lasting change.
You may appear capable and put-together on the outside, yet feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained inside. Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-functioning adults who struggle with overthinking, follow through, boundaries, people-pleasing, relationship stress, or burnout. You want a more peaceful life and you're self-aware, but insight alone hasn’t been enough to create lasting change.
Whether you're healing from childhood trauma, difficult relationships, spiritual trauma, narcissistic or emotional abuse, or simply seeking clarity and growth, I'm here to provide a safe, empathetic space for your journey.
Now accepting new clients! My ideal client is a person who feels stuck—whether in a difficult relationship, a season of anxiety and depression, or as someone navigating the impact of past trauma. They might be grappling with emotional wounds from childhood or facing the challenges of being in or leaving a destructive relationship. What they deeply desire is to feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in their life. They want to heal from the pain that has kept them stuck and to rediscover their own strength and worth.
Whether you're healing from childhood trauma, difficult relationships, spiritual trauma, narcissistic or emotional abuse, or simply seeking clarity and growth, I'm here to provide a safe, empathetic space for your journey.
Now accepting new clients! My ideal client is a person who feels stuck—whether in a difficult relationship, a season of anxiety and depression, or as someone navigating the impact of past trauma. They might be grappling with emotional wounds from childhood or facing the challenges of being in or leaving a destructive relationship. What they deeply desire is to feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in their life. They want to heal from the pain that has kept them stuck and to rediscover their own strength and worth.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, in a rut, or stuck in self-defeating patterns?
I specialize in helping people move forward when motivation, avoidance, or old patterns get in the way. In our work together, I’ll provide practical tools that you can start using right away. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and Mindfulness practices to help you:
- Move beyond ingrained practices that no longer support you
- Overcome self-defeating behaviors
- Break free from deep rooted patterns (schemas) that no longer serve you
- Create new, different ways of living and connecting
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, in a rut, or stuck in self-defeating patterns?
I specialize in helping people move forward when motivation, avoidance, or old patterns get in the way. In our work together, I’ll provide practical tools that you can start using right away. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and Mindfulness practices to help you:
- Move beyond ingrained practices that no longer support you
- Overcome self-defeating behaviors
- Break free from deep rooted patterns (schemas) that no longer serve you
- Create new, different ways of living and connecting
People seek a psychotherapist because they are experiencing emotional distress, often caused by issues related to relationships, family, marital problems, stress, and general dissatisfaction with one's life or work. My job as a psychologist is to find a path leading to both relief of these symptoms and to an understanding of oneself, which together provide for both short term and long term relief from these states. I do this by providing a non-judgmental and supportive therapeutic environment which promotes a deeper understanding and exploration of oneself, with the belief that this increased self-awareness ultimately leads to positive changes and better coping skills.
People seek a psychotherapist because they are experiencing emotional distress, often caused by issues related to relationships, family, marital problems, stress, and general dissatisfaction with one's life or work. My job as a psychologist is to find a path leading to both relief of these symptoms and to an understanding of oneself, which together provide for both short term and long term relief from these states. I do this by providing a non-judgmental and supportive therapeutic environment which promotes a deeper understanding and exploration of oneself, with the belief that this increased self-awareness ultimately leads to positive changes and better coping skills.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out or sad to the point that you can't live the life you want? Do you want to feel better & have a life worth living? Personal Evolution Psychotherapy (PEP) is a team of therapists that use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to overcome social anxiety, depression, communication & relationship issues, family conflict, panic, excessive worry & depression. We provide much more than traditional talk therapy & help you get results to help control your emotions & your life. By doing this we can help more quickly.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out or sad to the point that you can't live the life you want? Do you want to feel better & have a life worth living? Personal Evolution Psychotherapy (PEP) is a team of therapists that use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to overcome social anxiety, depression, communication & relationship issues, family conflict, panic, excessive worry & depression. We provide much more than traditional talk therapy & help you get results to help control your emotions & your life. By doing this we can help more quickly.
Let me be part of your journey in this brutiful life. As Glennon Doyle says "Life is brutal. But it is also beautiful. Life's brutal and beautiful woven together so tightly they cannot be separated. Reject the brutal, reject the beauty. Life is brutiful." Self-discovery helps w/healing. Jaina is an experienced clinician with 19yrs of experience providing exceptional clinical care to adults, individuals, families, couples, college students, attorneys, business owners, medical providers, artists and more. Jaina also has experience with trauma, military families, law enforcement LGBTQ & serves all people from diverse backgrounds.
Let me be part of your journey in this brutiful life. As Glennon Doyle says "Life is brutal. But it is also beautiful. Life's brutal and beautiful woven together so tightly they cannot be separated. Reject the brutal, reject the beauty. Life is brutiful." Self-discovery helps w/healing. Jaina is an experienced clinician with 19yrs of experience providing exceptional clinical care to adults, individuals, families, couples, college students, attorneys, business owners, medical providers, artists and more. Jaina also has experience with trauma, military families, law enforcement LGBTQ & serves all people from diverse backgrounds.
With over a decade of experience in integrative wellness, and a Master’s degree in Psychology, I brings a deeply intuitive, compassionate, and results-driven approach to therapy. My mission is to guide individuals and couples toward full-spectrum healing—mentally, emotionally, and physically—by aligning them with their most authentic selves. I specialize in holistic, trauma-informed modalities, including EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic experiencing, mindfulness practices, and breathwork. My approach blends traditional psychotherapy with body-based and meditative techniques, offering clients a uniquely powerful time.
With over a decade of experience in integrative wellness, and a Master’s degree in Psychology, I brings a deeply intuitive, compassionate, and results-driven approach to therapy. My mission is to guide individuals and couples toward full-spectrum healing—mentally, emotionally, and physically—by aligning them with their most authentic selves. I specialize in holistic, trauma-informed modalities, including EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic experiencing, mindfulness practices, and breathwork. My approach blends traditional psychotherapy with body-based and meditative techniques, offering clients a uniquely powerful time.
Do you find yourself struggling with your emotions? Does it seem like you are overwhelmed by your feelings, or instead that you have to keep a tight lid on your emotions so as not to do damage to your relationships, career and family life? I work well with people who are struggling with feelings of being "stuck" in their lives and with their emotions, and who wonder if there's more to life in terms of vitality and aliveness. I'll aim to help you increase your emotional intelligence so that your emotions work with rather than against you.
Do you find yourself struggling with your emotions? Does it seem like you are overwhelmed by your feelings, or instead that you have to keep a tight lid on your emotions so as not to do damage to your relationships, career and family life? I work well with people who are struggling with feelings of being "stuck" in their lives and with their emotions, and who wonder if there's more to life in terms of vitality and aliveness. I'll aim to help you increase your emotional intelligence so that your emotions work with rather than against you.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in the treatment of adolescents, adults, and couples. I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I am deeply committed to serving active-duty service members, veterans, and their families, providing culturally informed care that recognizes the unique challenges of military life. I am also a Postpartum Support International (PSI) Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider (PMH-C), and I am passionate about supporting individuals and families through pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, pregnancy loss, and the transiti
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in the treatment of adolescents, adults, and couples. I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I am deeply committed to serving active-duty service members, veterans, and their families, providing culturally informed care that recognizes the unique challenges of military life. I am also a Postpartum Support International (PSI) Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider (PMH-C), and I am passionate about supporting individuals and families through pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, pregnancy loss, and the transiti
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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.