Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Elk Grove, CA
My approach tends to be cognitive behavioral in nature and I use distress tolerance techniques (DBT). I like to tailor my approach to an individual’s goals & particular needs. What that means is that I like to collaborate with a client to find active steps to take to better one’s quality of life. It is solution-focused, and brief in nature. I believe that self-care and mindfulness are essential tools for quality of life, yet we aren’t always taught how to do that for ourselves. My clients say that I am direct, yet compassionate, and that they feel validated & empowered to make changes in their lives.
My approach tends to be cognitive behavioral in nature and I use distress tolerance techniques (DBT). I like to tailor my approach to an individual’s goals & particular needs. What that means is that I like to collaborate with a client to find active steps to take to better one’s quality of life. It is solution-focused, and brief in nature. I believe that self-care and mindfulness are essential tools for quality of life, yet we aren’t always taught how to do that for ourselves. My clients say that I am direct, yet compassionate, and that they feel validated & empowered to make changes in their lives.
Are you looking to have deeper and more meaningful relationships? Would you like to enhance how you communicate and resolve conflicts? The opportunity to facilitate you on your journey with safety, empathy, wisdom and non-judgmental understanding is my goal. Together we can improve or resolve challenging, devastating, and traumatic issues you have encountered. You are very courageous to seek therapy to facilitate your healing, growth and recovery.
Are you looking to have deeper and more meaningful relationships? Would you like to enhance how you communicate and resolve conflicts? The opportunity to facilitate you on your journey with safety, empathy, wisdom and non-judgmental understanding is my goal. Together we can improve or resolve challenging, devastating, and traumatic issues you have encountered. You are very courageous to seek therapy to facilitate your healing, growth and recovery.
My job is to begin where you are and help you prepare for your next stage of change. I use an integrative approach, working from the inside out (objects relations, family systems, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, others) to support your process and movement. We all start with assumptions about life. Then life happens, and we have to begin again having been changed. Loss becomes growth as we embrace new and mature understanding of ourselves and life. I am a clinical psychologist with over 10 years experience working with complicated but interesting people who are addressing individual, relationship, life, and spiritual issues.
My job is to begin where you are and help you prepare for your next stage of change. I use an integrative approach, working from the inside out (objects relations, family systems, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, others) to support your process and movement. We all start with assumptions about life. Then life happens, and we have to begin again having been changed. Loss becomes growth as we embrace new and mature understanding of ourselves and life. I am a clinical psychologist with over 10 years experience working with complicated but interesting people who are addressing individual, relationship, life, and spiritual issues.
What weighs heavily on your heart? Relationships, work, children? This is a journey of self-inquiry that leads to self-acceptance, but not without its bumps. I can help you listen to your own innate wisdom, slow down time so you can appreciate what is good in your life, and allow your senses to bring in what makes you stronger. I will be the keeper of your patterns, dreams, and fears, and help you sidestep what scares you in real time. I am as slow or as fast as the trauma needs. I can only see California residents; I'm licensed in California and live in Washington State. Let's do that 15-minute free session and see how you feel.
What weighs heavily on your heart? Relationships, work, children? This is a journey of self-inquiry that leads to self-acceptance, but not without its bumps. I can help you listen to your own innate wisdom, slow down time so you can appreciate what is good in your life, and allow your senses to bring in what makes you stronger. I will be the keeper of your patterns, dreams, and fears, and help you sidestep what scares you in real time. I am as slow or as fast as the trauma needs. I can only see California residents; I'm licensed in California and live in Washington State. Let's do that 15-minute free session and see how you feel.
My approach to therapy is relational, insight-driven, and integrative, helping clients move beyond coping into meaningful, lasting change. I work at both the internal and relational levels, addressing patterns that keep people feeling stuck. I also can incorporate EMDR for trauma processing with neurofeedback to support nervous system regulation and brain optimization. I am also trained in sex therapy and provide a space for open, thoughtful exploration of intimacy, desire, and connection. As a supervisor, I support clinicians in developing depth, confidence, and strong clinical judgment.
My approach to therapy is relational, insight-driven, and integrative, helping clients move beyond coping into meaningful, lasting change. I work at both the internal and relational levels, addressing patterns that keep people feeling stuck. I also can incorporate EMDR for trauma processing with neurofeedback to support nervous system regulation and brain optimization. I am also trained in sex therapy and provide a space for open, thoughtful exploration of intimacy, desire, and connection. As a supervisor, I support clinicians in developing depth, confidence, and strong clinical judgment.
My ideal client feels hopeless, and has been in therapy for years without success. They are depressed, anxious, have problems with relationships, or have habits that get in the way of a happy life. They have tried Everything and Nothing works. They are motivated to do what it takes find relief, including daily homework. They will agree to work within the TEAM framework to target self-defeating beliefs and overcome them. I have continued to hone my skills in TEAM and have attended numerous trainings over the past years to target specific diagnoses and to address common treatment failures. -Kim Sullivan
My ideal client feels hopeless, and has been in therapy for years without success. They are depressed, anxious, have problems with relationships, or have habits that get in the way of a happy life. They have tried Everything and Nothing works. They are motivated to do what it takes find relief, including daily homework. They will agree to work within the TEAM framework to target self-defeating beliefs and overcome them. I have continued to hone my skills in TEAM and have attended numerous trainings over the past years to target specific diagnoses and to address common treatment failures. -Kim Sullivan
Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relational unfaithfulness, and narcissistic personality traits.
I welcome individuals, couples, and families who are ready to engage in trauma-informed, solution-focused work to experience freedom, hope, & joy. With a variety of therapeutic tools at my disposal, I find the best outcomes occur when there is a genuine motivation for change. My expertise includes working with marital, parental, anxiety, and depressive challenges, trauma, and personal crises requiring intervention. I am passionate about counseling, coaching, and guiding clients to live fully in the present, free from self-limiting beliefs or behavior patterns that no longer serve them. I like to think of myself as a "hope dispense
Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relational unfaithfulness, and narcissistic personality traits.
I welcome individuals, couples, and families who are ready to engage in trauma-informed, solution-focused work to experience freedom, hope, & joy. With a variety of therapeutic tools at my disposal, I find the best outcomes occur when there is a genuine motivation for change. My expertise includes working with marital, parental, anxiety, and depressive challenges, trauma, and personal crises requiring intervention. I am passionate about counseling, coaching, and guiding clients to live fully in the present, free from self-limiting beliefs or behavior patterns that no longer serve them. I like to think of myself as a "hope dispense
As a therapist, I believe I can work with most situations because I am eager to learn from you, to research, and to problem solve with you for the best solutions regarding your current need for therapy. I believe I am astute at assisting missed possibilities or blinders that might be hindering you and your ability to live the life you know is possible. This can be related to uprooting past traumas, coping with current stressors, or the uncertainty of developing your life purpose. I listen carefully to assist with ruptured relationships, strained life circumstances, hindered growth, and the grief and loss that comes from these hurts.
As a therapist, I believe I can work with most situations because I am eager to learn from you, to research, and to problem solve with you for the best solutions regarding your current need for therapy. I believe I am astute at assisting missed possibilities or blinders that might be hindering you and your ability to live the life you know is possible. This can be related to uprooting past traumas, coping with current stressors, or the uncertainty of developing your life purpose. I listen carefully to assist with ruptured relationships, strained life circumstances, hindered growth, and the grief and loss that comes from these hurts.
I help individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, and self-doubt find clarity, stability, and a stronger sense of self. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck in cycles of overthinking, emotional exhaustion, or low self-esteem—functioning on the outside while quietly wondering when they will finally feel okay again. You don’t have to navigate that alone.
I help individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, and self-doubt find clarity, stability, and a stronger sense of self. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck in cycles of overthinking, emotional exhaustion, or low self-esteem—functioning on the outside while quietly wondering when they will finally feel okay again. You don’t have to navigate that alone.
Are you and your partner having trouble communicating without dissolving into conflict that seems to never get resolved? Are you tired of feeling anxious and walking on egeshells? Do you have difficulty expressing yourself and getting your needs met? Do you often end up in the same relationship rut without being able to find a way out of an unsatisfying cycle of blame and regret?
Are you and your partner having trouble communicating without dissolving into conflict that seems to never get resolved? Are you tired of feeling anxious and walking on egeshells? Do you have difficulty expressing yourself and getting your needs met? Do you often end up in the same relationship rut without being able to find a way out of an unsatisfying cycle of blame and regret?
I’m a Trauma and Divorce Recovery Coach, not a licensed therapist. My coaching focuses on helping individuals recover from the emotional impact of divorce, loss, and attachment wounds. With nearly 15 years of experience studying trauma, abuse, and relationship dynamics, I help clients find clarity, confidence, and resilience after painful transitions. My forensic training allows me to support those involved in or recovering from family court matters, high-conflict dynamics, and complex co-parenting situations.
I’m a Trauma and Divorce Recovery Coach, not a licensed therapist. My coaching focuses on helping individuals recover from the emotional impact of divorce, loss, and attachment wounds. With nearly 15 years of experience studying trauma, abuse, and relationship dynamics, I help clients find clarity, confidence, and resilience after painful transitions. My forensic training allows me to support those involved in or recovering from family court matters, high-conflict dynamics, and complex co-parenting situations.
You’ve probably figured out most things in your life. Therapy may not have made that list — too surface, too slow, or the person across from you just couldn’t keep up. But something isn’t moving, no matter how well you understand it. A loss that sits wrong. A pattern that repeats. Something from a long time ago that still has weight. I work with high-functioning adults who are done with worksheets and want real depth — people who think hard, feel deeply, and are finally ready to do something about what they’ve been carrying.
You’ve probably figured out most things in your life. Therapy may not have made that list — too surface, too slow, or the person across from you just couldn’t keep up. But something isn’t moving, no matter how well you understand it. A loss that sits wrong. A pattern that repeats. Something from a long time ago that still has weight. I work with high-functioning adults who are done with worksheets and want real depth — people who think hard, feel deeply, and are finally ready to do something about what they’ve been carrying.
I sincerely believe in whole-person wellness and that mind, body, and spirit need to be nurtured for overall mental health and well-being to be stabilized. It is my hope to support you in taking the steps you believe need to be taken to live a healthy, fulfilling, peaceful, and empowered life. As an expert in mindfulness and meditation, I work with adults and teens to effectively manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger, impulsivity, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I am also skilled in working with individuals who struggle with substance use, conduct disorders, and academic challenges.
I sincerely believe in whole-person wellness and that mind, body, and spirit need to be nurtured for overall mental health and well-being to be stabilized. It is my hope to support you in taking the steps you believe need to be taken to live a healthy, fulfilling, peaceful, and empowered life. As an expert in mindfulness and meditation, I work with adults and teens to effectively manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger, impulsivity, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I am also skilled in working with individuals who struggle with substance use, conduct disorders, and academic challenges.
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I am a trauma-informed Mindfulness therapist who believes that a balanced mindset will help to empower, uplift clarity, and motivate success and happiness. I have experience working with adolescents and young adults from communities of color with complex life issues. I also happily welcome partnerships with adults who want to build well-being practices. I am happy to support couples with premarital, open, LGBTQ, and polyamorous agreements. For couples and families, I host collaborations that cultivate insight, develop open-hearted dialogue, and increase relational harmony.
Click "My Website" To Schedule A Session Or Consultation!
I am a trauma-informed Mindfulness therapist who believes that a balanced mindset will help to empower, uplift clarity, and motivate success and happiness. I have experience working with adolescents and young adults from communities of color with complex life issues. I also happily welcome partnerships with adults who want to build well-being practices. I am happy to support couples with premarital, open, LGBTQ, and polyamorous agreements. For couples and families, I host collaborations that cultivate insight, develop open-hearted dialogue, and increase relational harmony.
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I specialize in helping individuals navigate the complex impacts of narcissistic abuse, ADHD, anxiety, and trauma.
The Unconscious mind is a part of the mind that triggers a collection of thoughts which inhibit our mind without us being aware of them. Although these processes exist beneath the surface of conscious awareness, they are thought to exert an effect on conscious thought processes and behavior. The unconscious phenomena include repressed feelings and desires, memories, automatic skills, subliminal perceptions, and automatic reactions. As humans, we are wired to repeat deeply learned patterns that, at a certain point, no longer serve us. Whether it’s in your work life, personal relationships, or your relationship to yourself.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate the complex impacts of narcissistic abuse, ADHD, anxiety, and trauma.
The Unconscious mind is a part of the mind that triggers a collection of thoughts which inhibit our mind without us being aware of them. Although these processes exist beneath the surface of conscious awareness, they are thought to exert an effect on conscious thought processes and behavior. The unconscious phenomena include repressed feelings and desires, memories, automatic skills, subliminal perceptions, and automatic reactions. As humans, we are wired to repeat deeply learned patterns that, at a certain point, no longer serve us. Whether it’s in your work life, personal relationships, or your relationship to yourself.
You've tried talking it out. You've read the books. Maybe you've even done couples therapy before — the kind where you take turns sharing feelings and leave wondering if anything actually changed.
You're still stuck. The same fights keep happening. The distance keeps growing. You're starting to wonder if this is just how it's going to be, or if it's time to call it.
You don't need someone to validate you. You need someone to help you see what's actually going on — and what you can do about it.
That's what I do. I work with couples who are ready to stop going in circles and start making real progress.
You've tried talking it out. You've read the books. Maybe you've even done couples therapy before — the kind where you take turns sharing feelings and leave wondering if anything actually changed.
You're still stuck. The same fights keep happening. The distance keeps growing. You're starting to wonder if this is just how it's going to be, or if it's time to call it.
You don't need someone to validate you. You need someone to help you see what's actually going on — and what you can do about it.
That's what I do. I work with couples who are ready to stop going in circles and start making real progress.
You're in the chaos right now - relationship just ended, porn use spiraling, recovering from a narcissistic ex, or stuck in anxious-avoidant dating patterns.
I'm attachment-focused and heavy on psychoeducation and grief work. My approach is direct and unfiltered - I love dark humor, don't shy from awkward topics, and I'm not here to tiptoe around what needs to be said. I'm a gay, liberal, Hispanic, male veteran who is ready to help you figure out your situation.
You're in the chaos right now - relationship just ended, porn use spiraling, recovering from a narcissistic ex, or stuck in anxious-avoidant dating patterns.
I'm attachment-focused and heavy on psychoeducation and grief work. My approach is direct and unfiltered - I love dark humor, don't shy from awkward topics, and I'm not here to tiptoe around what needs to be said. I'm a gay, liberal, Hispanic, male veteran who is ready to help you figure out your situation.
Is your relationship suffering as a result of your sexual behavior? Do you have sexual secrets like compulsive pornography use, infidelity, or out of control sexual acting out that are hurting a loved one and holding you back in your life? Have you recently learned you have been sexually betrayed by your partner and don't know where to turn? As an expert in treating sex and porn addiction and the relational trauma caused by such behaviors, I can help. I will create a non-judgmental space for you to establish lasting recovery and to heal your relationship so you can get your life back and your relationship right.
Is your relationship suffering as a result of your sexual behavior? Do you have sexual secrets like compulsive pornography use, infidelity, or out of control sexual acting out that are hurting a loved one and holding you back in your life? Have you recently learned you have been sexually betrayed by your partner and don't know where to turn? As an expert in treating sex and porn addiction and the relational trauma caused by such behaviors, I can help. I will create a non-judgmental space for you to establish lasting recovery and to heal your relationship so you can get your life back and your relationship right.
Darla Lynn Gale, MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work with couples using Imago Therapy and I have extensive experience working with codependency, narcissistic personality, anxiety, depression and domestic violence.
I have a deep desire to provide healing to those who are hurting, to give each individual the resources for positive change, and to help them gain insight and understanding into the world; resulting in a brighter tomorrow. I believe that you cannot change the past, but you can be strengthened by it. My favorite quotes is 'It's okay to look back into the past, just don't stare." The client-therapist relationship is of the utmost importance to me and my goal is to lead individuals on a personal journey of awareness while providing them with hope, empathy, and unconditional positive regard.
I work with couples using Imago Therapy and I have extensive experience working with codependency, narcissistic personality, anxiety, depression and domestic violence.
I have a deep desire to provide healing to those who are hurting, to give each individual the resources for positive change, and to help them gain insight and understanding into the world; resulting in a brighter tomorrow. I believe that you cannot change the past, but you can be strengthened by it. My favorite quotes is 'It's okay to look back into the past, just don't stare." The client-therapist relationship is of the utmost importance to me and my goal is to lead individuals on a personal journey of awareness while providing them with hope, empathy, and unconditional positive regard.
Now accepting new clients. Losses, life transitions, relationships, and even extended periods of stress can cause us to feel confused, overwhelmed, and even hopeless. If you have found yourself struggling in any of these areas, you are not alone. My primary goal is to welcome you into a safe and collaborative space where personal growth can be fostered, and hope can begin. My work centers on couples and working with adults and individuals who need help and support in the areas of stress management, depression, and relationship discord.
Now accepting new clients. Losses, life transitions, relationships, and even extended periods of stress can cause us to feel confused, overwhelmed, and even hopeless. If you have found yourself struggling in any of these areas, you are not alone. My primary goal is to welcome you into a safe and collaborative space where personal growth can be fostered, and hope can begin. My work centers on couples and working with adults and individuals who need help and support in the areas of stress management, depression, and relationship discord.
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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.