Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in San Diego, CA
Brenda Stephens - Author - Founder - Therapist
Counselor, MS, LPCC, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92123
Specializing in working with military and their families, trauma, and narcissistic abuse.
Helping and guiding those who have experienced trauma, including the trauma of being in narcissistic or other toxic and antagonoistic relationships, is my focus and specialty as a therpaist. My training, skills, and tools are honed to help people heal from these experiences. With the use of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), extensive training to treat all levels of dissociation (including DID), and regulating the nervous system to a more calm state, I can help my clients to manage the day to day much more effectively and start to live with more peace in their bodies and their lives.
Specializing in working with military and their families, trauma, and narcissistic abuse.
Helping and guiding those who have experienced trauma, including the trauma of being in narcissistic or other toxic and antagonoistic relationships, is my focus and specialty as a therpaist. My training, skills, and tools are honed to help people heal from these experiences. With the use of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), extensive training to treat all levels of dissociation (including DID), and regulating the nervous system to a more calm state, I can help my clients to manage the day to day much more effectively and start to live with more peace in their bodies and their lives.
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Center
Counselor, MS, LPCC, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92123 (Online Only)
Our specialty is working with the unique type of trauma experienced by survivors of narcissistic abuse.
Without the help from someone who has lived through narcissistic abuse themselves, your journey toward recovery might feel like a lonely, difficult pursuit. Our goal is to help you heal, recover, and reclaim your life and learn to avoid toxic relationships forever. With a proven coaching program, we can walk you through the process with the support you need from coaches and therapists who have lived experiences in narcissistic relationships, themselves.
Our specialty is working with the unique type of trauma experienced by survivors of narcissistic abuse.
Without the help from someone who has lived through narcissistic abuse themselves, your journey toward recovery might feel like a lonely, difficult pursuit. Our goal is to help you heal, recover, and reclaim your life and learn to avoid toxic relationships forever. With a proven coaching program, we can walk you through the process with the support you need from coaches and therapists who have lived experiences in narcissistic relationships, themselves.
Jessica ' Chiara ' Viscomi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Are you looking to recover from the wounds of narcissistic abuse and codependency and forge happier, healthier relationships? Welcome. Or do you need support for having a loved one with serious mental illness (SMI)? Welcome.
Are you looking to recover from the wounds of narcissistic abuse and codependency and forge happier, healthier relationships? Welcome. Or do you need support for having a loved one with serious mental illness (SMI)? Welcome.
Hi, I’m Dr. Ruth Gatt, and I’m your ally in healing relational trauma—any trauma that happened in relationship with another person or group. If you’re trying to create space from a consuming relationship, or to make sense of all the chaos so you can feel like yourself again, I can help. Narcissistic and other turbulent relationships—whether with a person or religious group—can leave you feeling bewildered, shattered, and ashamed, with no clear way to make things better. I hope that my expertise in this area can support you in untangling the knots, finding your footing, and rediscovering your innate worthiness.
Hi, I’m Dr. Ruth Gatt, and I’m your ally in healing relational trauma—any trauma that happened in relationship with another person or group. If you’re trying to create space from a consuming relationship, or to make sense of all the chaos so you can feel like yourself again, I can help. Narcissistic and other turbulent relationships—whether with a person or religious group—can leave you feeling bewildered, shattered, and ashamed, with no clear way to make things better. I hope that my expertise in this area can support you in untangling the knots, finding your footing, and rediscovering your innate worthiness.
Mahtaab Khanjari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, narcissistic abuse, grief, adjustments, and other relationship issues.
Being human is not a simple experience, and reaching out for help along the way can be challenging. If you are reading this and think it’s time to ask for support, I see your courage and it would be an honor to join your journey. Whether you want to work through harrowing events and memories or learn new coping skills and prioritize your mental health, you deserve a time and place to do that. I intend to hold a warm, non-judgmental space to create an emotionally safe environment for growth, empowerment, and reconnecting with your inner self. I will be there to listen, support, and guide you.
I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, narcissistic abuse, grief, adjustments, and other relationship issues.
Being human is not a simple experience, and reaching out for help along the way can be challenging. If you are reading this and think it’s time to ask for support, I see your courage and it would be an honor to join your journey. Whether you want to work through harrowing events and memories or learn new coping skills and prioritize your mental health, you deserve a time and place to do that. I intend to hold a warm, non-judgmental space to create an emotionally safe environment for growth, empowerment, and reconnecting with your inner self. I will be there to listen, support, and guide you.
Melissa Willard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92130 (Online Only)
A therapist that understands the dynamics of a Toxic/ Narcissistic relationship is essential in breaking free from the chains you may feel while in this relationship.
Welcome! I am a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Clinician. I understand that Seeking out therapy can be a bit overwhelming and intimidating at times, you are making a powerful step in the right direction. Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression or life stressors? Are you ready to break free from negative thoughts or set backs with anxiety that could be holding you back from your full potential? Do you have relationship issues that leave you feeling stuck? Have you found yourself in a toxic relationship one to many times and are ready to stop the cycle? I would love to support you
A therapist that understands the dynamics of a Toxic/ Narcissistic relationship is essential in breaking free from the chains you may feel while in this relationship.
Welcome! I am a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Clinician. I understand that Seeking out therapy can be a bit overwhelming and intimidating at times, you are making a powerful step in the right direction. Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression or life stressors? Are you ready to break free from negative thoughts or set backs with anxiety that could be holding you back from your full potential? Do you have relationship issues that leave you feeling stuck? Have you found yourself in a toxic relationship one to many times and are ready to stop the cycle? I would love to support you
I specialize in Narcissistic abuse recovery.
Welcome to Whole Integration Therapy! I'm Emily Walton, and I am a Licensed Clinicial Professional Counselor (LPCC). I work from a Relational approach to understand how your past is impacting your present. Working together, we can try new ways of relating in a safe and confidential space. While it is beneficial to work beyond the past, we must first know what we are working with. Once known, we move into targeted skills that focus on boundary development, interpersonal skills, communication, challenging unhelpful thoughts, self esteem/self concept/self identity, secure attachment within the therapeutic relationship.
I specialize in Narcissistic abuse recovery.
Welcome to Whole Integration Therapy! I'm Emily Walton, and I am a Licensed Clinicial Professional Counselor (LPCC). I work from a Relational approach to understand how your past is impacting your present. Working together, we can try new ways of relating in a safe and confidential space. While it is beneficial to work beyond the past, we must first know what we are working with. Once known, we move into targeted skills that focus on boundary development, interpersonal skills, communication, challenging unhelpful thoughts, self esteem/self concept/self identity, secure attachment within the therapeutic relationship.
Roxanne Cueva
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92126 (Online Only)
I specialize in self-esteem and narcissistic abuse recovery.
Struggling with low self-esteem jeopardizes our everyday life. It drastically affects our confidence, limits our potential, and hinders us in our pursuit of happiness. Our thoughts are consumed by doubt, self-dislike, and shame, causing our dreams to slowly slip away from us. We start to rely heavily on the acceptance and opinion of others, but soon forget that the most important view of ourselves lies within. This space is for finding your true self, embracing it confidently, and for learning to see yourself with loving eyes.
I specialize in self-esteem and narcissistic abuse recovery.
Struggling with low self-esteem jeopardizes our everyday life. It drastically affects our confidence, limits our potential, and hinders us in our pursuit of happiness. Our thoughts are consumed by doubt, self-dislike, and shame, causing our dreams to slowly slip away from us. We start to rely heavily on the acceptance and opinion of others, but soon forget that the most important view of ourselves lies within. This space is for finding your true self, embracing it confidently, and for learning to see yourself with loving eyes.
Asher I Johnson PhD Prof Corp Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101
If you struggle with anger management, sexual aggression, sex/pornography addiction, poor self-regulation/impulse control, anxiety, depression, trauma, antisocial, narcissistic, and psychopathic/sociopathic personalities, in need of a forensic psychological evaluation or testing, have a criminal record and/or required to register as a sex offender, have adult ADHD, difficulty with maintaining healthy relationships, low self-esteem, problems with healthy masculine expression, then you have found someone with the expertise, ability, and willingness to help.
If you struggle with anger management, sexual aggression, sex/pornography addiction, poor self-regulation/impulse control, anxiety, depression, trauma, antisocial, narcissistic, and psychopathic/sociopathic personalities, in need of a forensic psychological evaluation or testing, have a criminal record and/or required to register as a sex offender, have adult ADHD, difficulty with maintaining healthy relationships, low self-esteem, problems with healthy masculine expression, then you have found someone with the expertise, ability, and willingness to help.
Jaina Sarkisyan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92126
Jaina is experienced in: Narcissistic personality disorder, BPD,anxiety, addiction, OCD, trauma, infidelity, mood disorders, depression, PTSD, relationship & vocational & Bipolar & more.
Let me be part of your journey in this brutiful life. As Glennon Doyle Melton 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 Bruitiful." Jaina is an experienced licensed clinician with 18 years of experience providing exceptional clinical care to adults, couples and families. Jaina has many years of experience working w/law enforcement, military and their families. Additionally, working with individuals with life transition issues, Polyamory, anxiety, depression, sexual assault, trauma, SUD & other issues
Jaina is experienced in: Narcissistic personality disorder, BPD,anxiety, addiction, OCD, trauma, infidelity, mood disorders, depression, PTSD, relationship & vocational & Bipolar & more.
Let me be part of your journey in this brutiful life. As Glennon Doyle Melton 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 Bruitiful." Jaina is an experienced licensed clinician with 18 years of experience providing exceptional clinical care to adults, couples and families. Jaina has many years of experience working w/law enforcement, military and their families. Additionally, working with individuals with life transition issues, Polyamory, anxiety, depression, sexual assault, trauma, SUD & other issues
Shari L Turner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92123 (Online Only)
Whatever suffering has brought you here, welcome. You may be exhausted from feeling “Never Good Enough”, overwhelmed with shame, worry or sadness, hopeless about things getting better…or just need a safe, supportive place to heal? I would be honored to help. My clients tell me they feel “heard", listened to without being judged and feel better able to cope. I'm passionate about helping people struggling due to Narcissistic Abuse, Trauma & complex PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD/Autism Neurodivergence, Relationship concerns, Suicidal thoughts, Borderline Personality traits, Alcohol & Drug problems, and LGBTQ/ Diversity issues.
Whatever suffering has brought you here, welcome. You may be exhausted from feeling “Never Good Enough”, overwhelmed with shame, worry or sadness, hopeless about things getting better…or just need a safe, supportive place to heal? I would be honored to help. My clients tell me they feel “heard", listened to without being judged and feel better able to cope. I'm passionate about helping people struggling due to Narcissistic Abuse, Trauma & complex PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD/Autism Neurodivergence, Relationship concerns, Suicidal thoughts, Borderline Personality traits, Alcohol & Drug problems, and LGBTQ/ Diversity issues.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LPCC, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction and/or low self-esteem? Do you long to be in a healthy, committed relationship but don't know how? With 30 years' experience, I offer inspired, compassionate counseling for women, men, and teens that will assist you with identifying and overcoming barriers to your well-being. I use an integrative approach tailored to your specific goals. 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.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction and/or low self-esteem? Do you long to be in a healthy, committed relationship but don't know how? With 30 years' experience, I offer inspired, compassionate counseling for women, men, and teens that will assist you with identifying and overcoming barriers to your well-being. I use an integrative approach tailored to your specific goals. 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.
I work with adolescents and adults suffering from Anxiety, Trauma, Eating Disorders, and the affects of Narcissistic Abuse.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward a deeper self awareness! I work with my clients to help them understand how personal challenges like anxiety, depression, addiction or trauma may be influencing their relationships, work, or daily life. My style is interactive, engaged, and non-judgmental while integrating the psychological, emotional, physical and spiritual well being of the whole person. I also feel that it is important to incorporate laughter into the healing process! Once we can find the humor in our human-ness it becomes easier to forgive ourselves and others as we move toward more authentic happiness.
I work with adolescents and adults suffering from Anxiety, Trauma, Eating Disorders, and the affects of Narcissistic Abuse.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward a deeper self awareness! I work with my clients to help them understand how personal challenges like anxiety, depression, addiction or trauma may be influencing their relationships, work, or daily life. My style is interactive, engaged, and non-judgmental while integrating the psychological, emotional, physical and spiritual well being of the whole person. I also feel that it is important to incorporate laughter into the healing process! Once we can find the humor in our human-ness it becomes easier to forgive ourselves and others as we move toward more authentic happiness.
Anxiety and depression are easy words to use, experiencing either can halt your ability to move on with simple to more complex life challenges. Trying harder is not the answer, when you find yourself in transition, due to a major loss, acting out family members or serious medical and financial challenges. What you need is an advocate. Additionally with a deep understanding of what it means to be in or have been in a Narcissistic relationship the recovery from possibly years of abuse, requires the help of a professional who can help you see the patterns of narcissism, and unravel the damage it has done to you,
Anxiety and depression are easy words to use, experiencing either can halt your ability to move on with simple to more complex life challenges. Trying harder is not the answer, when you find yourself in transition, due to a major loss, acting out family members or serious medical and financial challenges. What you need is an advocate. Additionally with a deep understanding of what it means to be in or have been in a Narcissistic relationship the recovery from possibly years of abuse, requires the help of a professional who can help you see the patterns of narcissism, and unravel the damage it has done to you,
Dr. Yamilka Urquiza-Mendoza
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I am deeply committed to supporting intercultural couples and individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them embrace their unique journeys and overcome challenges. By fostering understanding and heartfelt communication, I empower partners and families to navigate cultural differences and life transitions with grace. Through a lens of cultural humility, I passionately assist those healing from trauma, including racial/ethnic discrimination, and narcissistic abuse, guiding them towards hope and resilience.
I am deeply committed to supporting intercultural couples and individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them embrace their unique journeys and overcome challenges. By fostering understanding and heartfelt communication, I empower partners and families to navigate cultural differences and life transitions with grace. Through a lens of cultural humility, I passionately assist those healing from trauma, including racial/ethnic discrimination, and narcissistic abuse, guiding them towards hope and resilience.
Chris Cade
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92129
I specialize in processing trauma, building self-esteem, relationship issues, men's issues, anxiety, disordered eating, and narcissistic abuse.
Seeking help can be a vulnerable and overwhelming experience for many people, and it is courageous to take those steps forward. I tailor our sessions to your unique needs, working collaboratively to foster insight and promote positive change and self growth. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, we will work together to develop strategies to effectively reach your goals. Our therapeutic relationship is built on trust, empathy, and non-judgment, providing you with a nurturing environment to explore your thoughts and emotions.
I specialize in processing trauma, building self-esteem, relationship issues, men's issues, anxiety, disordered eating, and narcissistic abuse.
Seeking help can be a vulnerable and overwhelming experience for many people, and it is courageous to take those steps forward. I tailor our sessions to your unique needs, working collaboratively to foster insight and promote positive change and self growth. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, we will work together to develop strategies to effectively reach your goals. Our therapeutic relationship is built on trust, empathy, and non-judgment, providing you with a nurturing environment to explore your thoughts and emotions.
D Brooke Crosby
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PsyD, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92128 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients. I understand that life happens to all of us. My desire to work with clients is guided by a deep, enduring curiosity about people and the multitude of ways that are involved in the making of a self. In our daily lives, we can all feel overwhelmed by unexpected situations, unfortunate losses and unendurable psychological pains. My goal is to help you to understand these experiences, create a more authentic way of living, and to build more fulfilling personal relationships.
Accepting New Clients. I understand that life happens to all of us. My desire to work with clients is guided by a deep, enduring curiosity about people and the multitude of ways that are involved in the making of a self. In our daily lives, we can all feel overwhelmed by unexpected situations, unfortunate losses and unendurable psychological pains. My goal is to help you to understand these experiences, create a more authentic way of living, and to build more fulfilling personal relationships.
Sometimes it's just not easy and we get stuck repeating the same cycles because it's familiar but not helpful. Coping skills learned to survive in the past worked then but most likely are not helpful to you now which can be a great cause of you feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, or struggling with managing it all. I promise you are not alone. Discomforts stem from your early learned beliefs and experiences that are present today. The most effective therapy that produces lasting results is through an honest and comfortable relationship between you and the therapist. Let's see if together we can be the best team moving you forward!
Sometimes it's just not easy and we get stuck repeating the same cycles because it's familiar but not helpful. Coping skills learned to survive in the past worked then but most likely are not helpful to you now which can be a great cause of you feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, or struggling with managing it all. I promise you are not alone. Discomforts stem from your early learned beliefs and experiences that are present today. The most effective therapy that produces lasting results is through an honest and comfortable relationship between you and the therapist. Let's see if together we can be the best team moving you forward!
Hello and welcome! You’ve taken a courageous step in looking for help. If you are frustrated in your relationships therapy may help you understand the story behind your challenges. Psychotherapy is a place where you can unpack the relational roots of why you are struggling. Whether it be depression, anxiety or deep regret there is hope. Intimate relationship can bring out our assets as well as our liabilities. From codependency to heightened impatience we will figure “it” out together.
Hello and welcome! You’ve taken a courageous step in looking for help. If you are frustrated in your relationships therapy may help you understand the story behind your challenges. Psychotherapy is a place where you can unpack the relational roots of why you are struggling. Whether it be depression, anxiety or deep regret there is hope. Intimate relationship can bring out our assets as well as our liabilities. From codependency to heightened impatience we will figure “it” out together.
Nicole Rose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92182 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). As a seasoned therapist, my toolbox consists of varied behavioral techniques always accompanied by a humanistic and empathetic understanding that each individual is doing the best they can in any given situation. I work from a strengths-based perspective to assist you in maximizing what works for you and overcome your life's challenges. My therapeutic approach is to evaluate each person within their environment, provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). As a seasoned therapist, my toolbox consists of varied behavioral techniques always accompanied by a humanistic and empathetic understanding that each individual is doing the best they can in any given situation. I work from a strengths-based perspective to assist you in maximizing what works for you and overcome your life's challenges. My therapeutic approach is to evaluate each person within their environment, provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.
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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.