Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Colorado Springs, CO

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Adonia Whittier
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate , MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
I believe I can serve you best by using my strengths of pattern recognition, knowledge of psychology concepts, high level of empathy, and my experience recovering from narcissistic abuse/relationship patterns to expand your awareness and help you feel seen and heard.
I view each person I meet as a unique individual with their own goals, needs, and desires. Life can be challenging to navigate, and it can be helpful to have a nonjudgmental person to talk to who actually understands and cares. I want to be that person for you, whom you can open up to and trust, who will show you compassion and empathy in your darkest hours and hardest struggles. I believe that you are the master of your own life but I am here to help you find the path to happiness, break the patterns holding you back, and start thriving.
I believe I can serve you best by using my strengths of pattern recognition, knowledge of psychology concepts, high level of empathy, and my experience recovering from narcissistic abuse/relationship patterns to expand your awareness and help you feel seen and heard.
I view each person I meet as a unique individual with their own goals, needs, and desires. Life can be challenging to navigate, and it can be helpful to have a nonjudgmental person to talk to who actually understands and cares. I want to be that person for you, whom you can open up to and trust, who will show you compassion and empathy in your darkest hours and hardest struggles. I believe that you are the master of your own life but I am here to help you find the path to happiness, break the patterns holding you back, and start thriving.
(719) 800-7731 View (719) 800-7731
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Kelly Gillespie, River of Life Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Having been through struggles myself (including an eating disorder, divorce, narcissistic abuse) my passion is to journey with you through yours.
Hopeless? Overwhelmed? Tired of feeling sadness, anger, & worry? Ready to get your life back? I specialize in divorce recovery, relationship/ marriage counseling, recovering from narcissistic relationships & abuse, parental alienation & reunification, co-parenting & communication in high conflict divorces. I, also, work with anxiety and depression issues. Sometimes the circumstances around us do not change but be encouraged that taking a STEP FORWARD can be the first step towards hope and healing. I work with individuals, couples, & families. I, also, offer teletherapy and video sessions.
Having been through struggles myself (including an eating disorder, divorce, narcissistic abuse) my passion is to journey with you through yours.
Hopeless? Overwhelmed? Tired of feeling sadness, anger, & worry? Ready to get your life back? I specialize in divorce recovery, relationship/ marriage counseling, recovering from narcissistic relationships & abuse, parental alienation & reunification, co-parenting & communication in high conflict divorces. I, also, work with anxiety and depression issues. Sometimes the circumstances around us do not change but be encouraged that taking a STEP FORWARD can be the first step towards hope and healing. I work with individuals, couples, & families. I, also, offer teletherapy and video sessions.
(719) 375-2006 View (719) 375-2006
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Lisa Phillips
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
I am adept in the intricacies of narcissistic abuse recovery and I am certified in EMDR trauma therapy.
I specialize in helping couples heal their relationships and experience love and belonging again. I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) and integrate my training in trauma and brain-based neurological issues. I use scientifically-based methods in both couples and individual sessions. This results in marriages, blended families, couples, and individuals transforming their relationships with others and becoming the best versions of themselves.
I am adept in the intricacies of narcissistic abuse recovery and I am certified in EMDR trauma therapy.
I specialize in helping couples heal their relationships and experience love and belonging again. I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) and integrate my training in trauma and brain-based neurological issues. I use scientifically-based methods in both couples and individual sessions. This results in marriages, blended families, couples, and individuals transforming their relationships with others and becoming the best versions of themselves.
(719) 301-9880 View (719) 301-9880
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Averi Andrews
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
I can help you with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, Narcissistic abuse recovery, Domestic violence, Trauma, Relationship/Couples counseling, Christian counseling, Religious trauma, Intertility and Post-partum! I would be honored to walk with you during this time!.
Hello there! I believe every person wields the inner power to experience true joy & fulfillment but often life deals us a difficult hand to play. Many times we feel stuck in thought or behavior loops that once kept us safe but may not contribute to our thriving any longer. I hope that by, working together, you will begin to experience freedom from unhelpful voices & freedom to live in wholeness & peace.
I can help you with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, Narcissistic abuse recovery, Domestic violence, Trauma, Relationship/Couples counseling, Christian counseling, Religious trauma, Intertility and Post-partum! I would be honored to walk with you during this time!.
Hello there! I believe every person wields the inner power to experience true joy & fulfillment but often life deals us a difficult hand to play. Many times we feel stuck in thought or behavior loops that once kept us safe but may not contribute to our thriving any longer. I hope that by, working together, you will begin to experience freedom from unhelpful voices & freedom to live in wholeness & peace.
(719) 215-5917 View (719) 215-5917
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Addison Sayre-Adona
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPCC, AAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
I know that it can be daunting to start talking to someone, let alone to bare yourself to them and admit all your struggles. Rest assured, I am here to come along side you as you seek to figure out what is holding you back in your life! As a therapist, I am nonjudgmental and warm. I strive to meet you exactly where you are at and work with you to come up with a game plan to get you to where you want to be! I work with individuals, couples, and families. Some of my chosen areas are depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, personality and co-occurring mood disorders, narcissistic abuse recovery, LGBTQIA+, and relationships.
I know that it can be daunting to start talking to someone, let alone to bare yourself to them and admit all your struggles. Rest assured, I am here to come along side you as you seek to figure out what is holding you back in your life! As a therapist, I am nonjudgmental and warm. I strive to meet you exactly where you are at and work with you to come up with a game plan to get you to where you want to be! I work with individuals, couples, and families. Some of my chosen areas are depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, personality and co-occurring mood disorders, narcissistic abuse recovery, LGBTQIA+, and relationships.
(719) 767-1557 View (719) 767-1557
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Jennifer Landers
Counselor, MEd, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
I provide support to clients facing issues such as intimate partner violence, narcissistic relationships, codependency, emotional abuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Are you struggling? Life may feel overwhelming, but it doesn't need to. Our thoughts can impact our beliefs, feelings and behaviors. This can lead to repetitive patterns, experiences of worry and stress affecting how we feel and the quality of our relationships. It is important that you have a safe, nurturing and nonjudgmental space to talk. I’m here to listen. I take a collaborative approach with helping you create goals in therapy. You are the expert on your own life. You have everything you need to heal and thrive.
I provide support to clients facing issues such as intimate partner violence, narcissistic relationships, codependency, emotional abuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Are you struggling? Life may feel overwhelming, but it doesn't need to. Our thoughts can impact our beliefs, feelings and behaviors. This can lead to repetitive patterns, experiences of worry and stress affecting how we feel and the quality of our relationships. It is important that you have a safe, nurturing and nonjudgmental space to talk. I’m here to listen. I take a collaborative approach with helping you create goals in therapy. You are the expert on your own life. You have everything you need to heal and thrive.
(719) 745-8256 View (719) 745-8256
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Lindsay Pruitt
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
I am passionate about helping children, teens, and young adults navigate the complexities of life changes. Whether you are a teen trying to find your identity or a young adult looking to determine your next steps in life, I am here to support you. I specialize in working with individuals who have borderline personality disorder (BPD), those who have experienced narcissistic abuse, and families going through divorce or adjusting to post-divorce life. I also work with blended families and couples who are struggling to get on the same page. In my practice, I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities tailored to meet the unique needs
I am passionate about helping children, teens, and young adults navigate the complexities of life changes. Whether you are a teen trying to find your identity or a young adult looking to determine your next steps in life, I am here to support you. I specialize in working with individuals who have borderline personality disorder (BPD), those who have experienced narcissistic abuse, and families going through divorce or adjusting to post-divorce life. I also work with blended families and couples who are struggling to get on the same page. In my practice, I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities tailored to meet the unique needs
(720) 248-9390 View (720) 248-9390
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Naomi Akwei-Sturdy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
I am passionate about helping individuals with sexual trauma, abuse issues, narcissistic abuse recovery, divorce recovery, substance abuse issues, anxiety, depression, cultural issues, religious trauma, bio-polar, adoption and attachment issues, eating disorders, and borderline personality disorders.
Hello and thanks for choosing to learn a little bit more about me and how I can help you on your counseling journey. I am originally from the UK where I trained at The Gestalt Center of Counseling and psychotherapy! What is "Gestalt therapy"- a form of psychotherapy in which self-awareness and self-acceptance are considered keys to personal growth. I believe that therapy should be person centered and am excited to partner with you towards achieving your goals.
I am passionate about helping individuals with sexual trauma, abuse issues, narcissistic abuse recovery, divorce recovery, substance abuse issues, anxiety, depression, cultural issues, religious trauma, bio-polar, adoption and attachment issues, eating disorders, and borderline personality disorders.
Hello and thanks for choosing to learn a little bit more about me and how I can help you on your counseling journey. I am originally from the UK where I trained at The Gestalt Center of Counseling and psychotherapy! What is "Gestalt therapy"- a form of psychotherapy in which self-awareness and self-acceptance are considered keys to personal growth. I believe that therapy should be person centered and am excited to partner with you towards achieving your goals.
(720) 832-9629 View (720) 832-9629
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Deborah Anne Galaska
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT, EMDRII
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in -borderline, narcissistic or OC personality disorders -dissociative disorders -trauma/abuse histories -dissociative disorders -bipolar disorder -self-harming/suicidality -loss of a loved one to suicide -unsuccessful or harmful previous therapy.
I invite you to take the next step in your unique journey toward wholeness and healing. I believe that coming in for therapy is a sign of hope and empowerment. My general approach is to begin by working with you to create a safe space in which we discover how best to meet your goals at a pace that works for you. I am interested in uncovering the patterns in your life, helping you develop a deeper awareness of who you are, and working with you to become more effective and create a meaningful life that brings you happiness.
I specialize in -borderline, narcissistic or OC personality disorders -dissociative disorders -trauma/abuse histories -dissociative disorders -bipolar disorder -self-harming/suicidality -loss of a loved one to suicide -unsuccessful or harmful previous therapy.
I invite you to take the next step in your unique journey toward wholeness and healing. I believe that coming in for therapy is a sign of hope and empowerment. My general approach is to begin by working with you to create a safe space in which we discover how best to meet your goals at a pace that works for you. I am interested in uncovering the patterns in your life, helping you develop a deeper awareness of who you are, and working with you to become more effective and create a meaningful life that brings you happiness.
(719) 646-7854 View (719) 646-7854
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April Dawn Harter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
I call it "The Narcissistic Abuse Theory".
If you identify as a narcissist then you’re in the right place. I help narcissists liberate themselves from enmeshment. Enmeshment is what happens when one either violates someone else's boundaries or fails to enforce their own boundaries. Enmeshment is the way that one attempts to get one's attachment needs met in one's life. Attachment needs represent what one gets in one's relationships. This includes all relationships such as romantic partnerships, work, family, or in other groups.
I call it "The Narcissistic Abuse Theory".
If you identify as a narcissist then you’re in the right place. I help narcissists liberate themselves from enmeshment. Enmeshment is what happens when one either violates someone else's boundaries or fails to enforce their own boundaries. Enmeshment is the way that one attempts to get one's attachment needs met in one's life. Attachment needs represent what one gets in one's relationships. This includes all relationships such as romantic partnerships, work, family, or in other groups.
(956) 633-2038 View (956) 633-2038
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Krystoffer L Bowman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC/ACS, BC-TMH, EMDR, EAGALA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Is life what you thought it would be like, how it was “supposed to” be? Are you doing what you know you are supposed to, what you have been told is expected of you, yet your world is not improving? You still have choices, and you can make change happen. Often, our behaviors that interfere with achieving the life you deserve have protected your well-being or your relationship for many years. Whether it is trauma saturation, professional boundaries, intimacy avoidance, or unwanted addictive behaviors, you no longer have to react alone but can now respond with someone beside you.
Is life what you thought it would be like, how it was “supposed to” be? Are you doing what you know you are supposed to, what you have been told is expected of you, yet your world is not improving? You still have choices, and you can make change happen. Often, our behaviors that interfere with achieving the life you deserve have protected your well-being or your relationship for many years. Whether it is trauma saturation, professional boundaries, intimacy avoidance, or unwanted addictive behaviors, you no longer have to react alone but can now respond with someone beside you.
(719) 249-7101 View (719) 249-7101
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Amanda Kramer
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, BBA, MA, LPCC, LLPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Welcome! I specialize in working with adult children of (and/or partners to) narcissists, those with borderline personality disorder, and the emotionally abusive/immature. My clients say they’re relieved to have found a therapist who "gets" them. I am ready to "get" and care for you, too. Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-worth, self-doubt/blame, shame, guilt, a sense of obligation? Are you an expert "people pleaser" because you had to be? Did you receive attention, love, or acceptance based on certain conditions? Did you experience controlling behavior and/or inconsistency/instability that felt unsafe? I get it.
Welcome! I specialize in working with adult children of (and/or partners to) narcissists, those with borderline personality disorder, and the emotionally abusive/immature. My clients say they’re relieved to have found a therapist who "gets" them. I am ready to "get" and care for you, too. Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-worth, self-doubt/blame, shame, guilt, a sense of obligation? Are you an expert "people pleaser" because you had to be? Did you receive attention, love, or acceptance based on certain conditions? Did you experience controlling behavior and/or inconsistency/instability that felt unsafe? I get it.
(720) 664-9584 View (720) 664-9584
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Jennifer Wilson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
I have over 20 years of clinical experience. I am a former military psychologist and military wife. I have experience with deployment issues, military sexual trauma, re-integration issues, special duty clearances, and other related stressors and trauma. I understand the sensitivity of special clearances. I have a significant amount of experience in psychological testing and neuropsychological screening, to help with accurate diagnosing and for treatment planning. I approach problems using a biopsychosocial model to address possible causes and the maintenance of those problems.
I have over 20 years of clinical experience. I am a former military psychologist and military wife. I have experience with deployment issues, military sexual trauma, re-integration issues, special duty clearances, and other related stressors and trauma. I understand the sensitivity of special clearances. I have a significant amount of experience in psychological testing and neuropsychological screening, to help with accurate diagnosing and for treatment planning. I approach problems using a biopsychosocial model to address possible causes and the maintenance of those problems.
(719) 203-2787 View (719) 203-2787
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Esther Anthony
Clinical Social Work Candidate, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Hello & Welcome! I’m Esther Anthony, a Social Work Therapist, mom of two, and someone who’s personally questioned the meaning of life. I know how confusing and overwhelming it can feel when you’re struggling to find purpose or dealing with anxiety and trauma. My own journey through those feelings has led me to a place of healing and self-empowerment, and I’m here to help you navigate your path in a compassionate, nonjudgmental space. You deserve to feel understood and supported, and together we’ll create a space where you can explore what matters most to YOU.
Hello & Welcome! I’m Esther Anthony, a Social Work Therapist, mom of two, and someone who’s personally questioned the meaning of life. I know how confusing and overwhelming it can feel when you’re struggling to find purpose or dealing with anxiety and trauma. My own journey through those feelings has led me to a place of healing and self-empowerment, and I’m here to help you navigate your path in a compassionate, nonjudgmental space. You deserve to feel understood and supported, and together we’ll create a space where you can explore what matters most to YOU.
(719) 759-7791 View (719) 759-7791
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Lana Vsetecka-Schymos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80951
I sincerely believe that one's perception is their reality, and understanding that perception allows me to connect with them in a more therapeutic manner. Each client brings their own unique story, and hearing that story brings valuable insight. My goals in the therapeutic setting are to earn and build client trust, to always be authentic, to model empathy and warmth, to employ unconditional positive acceptance, to assist with reframing problematic thinking to foster potential solutions for happiness and healing, and to foster development of healthy coping skills as needed.
I sincerely believe that one's perception is their reality, and understanding that perception allows me to connect with them in a more therapeutic manner. Each client brings their own unique story, and hearing that story brings valuable insight. My goals in the therapeutic setting are to earn and build client trust, to always be authentic, to model empathy and warmth, to employ unconditional positive acceptance, to assist with reframing problematic thinking to foster potential solutions for happiness and healing, and to foster development of healthy coping skills as needed.
(719) 416-5492 View (719) 416-5492
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Caleb Abrams
CSAT, CCTP, CAIMHP, CASDCS, CCATP
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
Caleb is Christian Counselor, a Certified Sex Addiction Counselor (CSAT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (CASDCS), and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). Caleb specializes in helping men work through addiction recovery, anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. His passion is to provide a safe space for his clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Caleb is Christian Counselor, a Certified Sex Addiction Counselor (CSAT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (CASDCS), and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). Caleb specializes in helping men work through addiction recovery, anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. His passion is to provide a safe space for his clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
(720) 706-5055 View (720) 706-5055
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CTS Colorado Teletherapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, BS, MS, MCT, MCT+, TMT
Verified Verified
Online Only
Questions about microdosing psychedelics? Contact us to learn more about this approach to rewiring the brain and changing your thinking. We specialize in helping our clients with: a Racing Mind, Anger Issues, Challenges with Relationships, Addiction Issues, Teens and their Unique Struggles, and Merging Spirituality Beliefs with Social Demands
Questions about microdosing psychedelics? Contact us to learn more about this approach to rewiring the brain and changing your thinking. We specialize in helping our clients with: a Racing Mind, Anger Issues, Challenges with Relationships, Addiction Issues, Teens and their Unique Struggles, and Merging Spirituality Beliefs with Social Demands
(719) 496-4586 View (719) 496-4586
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Joanne Louise Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR, NADA, DBT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
I am a licensed professional counselor with a masters in counseling psychology. I have been working with individuals of all ages for over 25 years. I believe you deserve to live a life of meaning and purpose. I will spend time listening to you and will learn what is important to you. You will learn how the relationships and choices you make influence your ability to live a life that fulfills you. We will create a trusting, authentic, working relationship that will allow you to discuss all of the factors holding you back. I also offer design therapeutic design services. For more info see my website: www.therapeuticinteriors.com
I am a licensed professional counselor with a masters in counseling psychology. I have been working with individuals of all ages for over 25 years. I believe you deserve to live a life of meaning and purpose. I will spend time listening to you and will learn what is important to you. You will learn how the relationships and choices you make influence your ability to live a life that fulfills you. We will create a trusting, authentic, working relationship that will allow you to discuss all of the factors holding you back. I also offer design therapeutic design services. For more info see my website: www.therapeuticinteriors.com
(719) 249-7576 View (719) 249-7576
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Maria Rolland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, SWC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Are you ready to receive support for the challenges affecting your daily life? Do you feel anxious or exhausted just getting through the day? Now more than ever, do you wonder if change is possible? I look forward to collaborating with you to provide personal support and tools to help you build strong connections and a safe space as you seek healing and growth. Together, we can train your brain to accept what you cannot change and to move towards what is important to you.
Are you ready to receive support for the challenges affecting your daily life? Do you feel anxious or exhausted just getting through the day? Now more than ever, do you wonder if change is possible? I look forward to collaborating with you to provide personal support and tools to help you build strong connections and a safe space as you seek healing and growth. Together, we can train your brain to accept what you cannot change and to move towards what is important to you.
(719) 695-5705 View (719) 695-5705
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Legacy Pathways Counseling - Judy Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PBTT, IAT, CCPS, CECTP
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Ideal clients for infidelity betrayal trauma mental health therapy are those who have experienced the devastating impact of betrayal and infidelity in their relationship. They might struggle with trust issues, overwhelming emotions, and a sense of loss or betrayal. Their needs could include a safe space to process their feelings, learn coping mechanisms, and rebuild their self-worth. Their goal is likely to heal from the trauma, regain a sense of security, and ultimately find peace and trust in themselves and their relationships again.
Ideal clients for infidelity betrayal trauma mental health therapy are those who have experienced the devastating impact of betrayal and infidelity in their relationship. They might struggle with trust issues, overwhelming emotions, and a sense of loss or betrayal. Their needs could include a safe space to process their feelings, learn coping mechanisms, and rebuild their self-worth. Their goal is likely to heal from the trauma, regain a sense of security, and ultimately find peace and trust in themselves and their relationships again.
(719) 356-3792 x80920 View (719) 356-3792 x80920
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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.