Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Washington, DC
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Eileen Crawford, PhD.,
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, MDiv, MA
I am particularly interested in individuals who have experienced Borderline PErsonality and
Narcissistic
parenting.
I have been in practice for over fifteen years treating individuals with problems of depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, loss grief and addiction.
I believe that the stressors of life need not be dealt with alone I am here to help, to guide, to support you in your goal for wholeness.
Waitlist for new clients
Serenity Rain
MSW, LGSW, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Congratulations—-you love yourself enough to get the help you deserve! The stressors and stresses of everyday like can wear us down. From constantly being bombarded with the rings and dings from technological devices to the pressure to work harder and perform better, it can bring us to our breaking point or close to it. How can we operate at our most optimal level if we are overworked and burnt out? Anxiety and Depression comes from not feeling good enough for just being ourselves and trying to live up to society’s expectations.
Martina Samuel
Pre-Licensed Professional, LGSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you questioning whether your relationship is a healthy one? Do you need help healing from an abusive relationship? Have you been in a relationship with a narcissist that left you wounded and confused? Have you experienced childhood trauma that is hindering your growth and happiness today? I will help you heal from those life-changing experiences as I create a safe space and work with you on your most authentic and healthy self. We will understand how your past experiences are impacting your present life, help you fully live and thrive in the present, and grow to your fullest potential beyond what you have imagined for yourself.
Not accepting new clients
Jon Dimond
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
People seek out therapy for many reasons, but in my experience most patients enter treatment in the middle of something. Perhaps you're wondering why you feel the way you do or have the same distressing thoughts over and over. Some are curious why they can't seem to stop repeating evidently self-defeating patterns of behavior. Maybe you're anxious about a chosen or unchosen life transition. Or you just feel stuck. Therapy can clarify your current situation, help you gain an understanding of how you arrived at this point, and begin to formulate a healthy path forward. I have three orienting goals to my therapeutic approach. First, we will work on generating and expanding moments of your personal freedom. Second, we will cultivate an enhanced understanding of yourself and those around you. And overall, together we will establish meaningful and durable psychological change.
Jennifer Parrella - Decoding Relationships, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCMHC, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I believe individuals & couples can adjust their thinking, behaviors, & patterns to improve their lives and relationships. My approach is compassionate, yet honest & straightforward. I teach healthy patterns to replace negative ones. I take a pro-relationship, trauma informed, approach to all relationships, helping people and their loved ones make changes in order to feel closer and happier together. Feel free to reach out via email or phone at any time w/ questions or to schedule an appt. I am accepting new clients, and offer day & evening virtual hours M-F. All sessions & paperwork are facilitated via confidential web-portal.
Savanna Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP-II, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Aspen Valley Counseling Services is a private counseling practice serving Virginia, Colorado, Washington DC, and Florida. My mission is to provide hope and healing to those who need extra support to maintain their mental health or recover from a crisis by connecting them with a professional therapist in a secure, comfortable, and caring setting. I want to help you to live the life you want by providing you with the tools to help you make changes today so tomorrow becomes easier.
Gail Ann Kelsey
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I enjoy helping patients not just survive, but thrive. I believe you can recover from abuse and other traumas, and learn to change negative emotions and thoughts to be your best self. As a health psychologist, I’m fluent in medical terminology and procedures. I can help you manage a new or chronic illness. I also have broad experience working with veterans, law enforcement and the Intelligence Community, so I understand the unique stressors, complexities and requirements of those environments. If you’re a mental health provider or graduate student seeking licensure hours, I provide individual and group supervision at a reduced rate.
Deardre McGuire, LICSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PLLC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Beginning therapy can be a difficult step. But if you find yourself stuck, repeating the same ineffective, undermining coping mechanisms and unable to manage your emotions, then it might be time to start working together to help you identify more effective and constructive approaches to achieve your goals.
Christopher Barry Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
*Now Accepting Tele-therapy Clients* Do you find yourself feeling sad, anxious, unhappy with life circumstances? Are you having relationship difficulties, feel stress from work, or have a child experiencing difficulties? I offer comprehensive assistance to change and work through many of life's challenges. If you find yourself suffering from any of these situations, or if you do not feel quite like yourself, let us help you begin on the road to improvement by addressing patient concerns, including but not limited to the following:
Diane E. Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
With 16 years of experience, often clients tell me in the initial session that they have never experienced therapy in the way that I work. Exciting changes occur in the initial meeting! Together, we will work to uncover and undermine what is driving your symptoms of anxiety and / or depression, relationship and communication issues, medically difficult to explain symptoms, & self-sabotaging behaviors. I am very active in session and will not passively listen. Clients with whom I have worked report lasting changes throughout their lives. You can experience internal shifts that will change your life externally. You can feel better!
The Heights Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Counselor, LGPC, NCC, CCTP, CEMDR, RYT
Verified
Verified
At The Heights Counseling and Wellness, we understand that the process of wellness can often be a daunting journey. It can feel like you are alone, climbing uphill, without the necessary support to keep moving forward. Whether it's seeking individual counseling during challenging times; desiring to begin a journey of wellness; or looking to support your staff, The Heights Counseling and Wellness will customize services to your unique needs. At The Heights we offer a variety of services all under one roof, including counseling and psychotherapy, wellness coaching, yoga, fitness & nutrition training, and wellness workshops.
Washington, DC 20010
& Online
Anastasia V. Noskova
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Psychotherapy can offer pathways to greater happiness, joy, and satisfaction in life. I believe that many of our choices are creative adjustments to difficult situations and it is only with compassion and understanding that we can experience change. Culture, values, tradition, and context influence our choices and the way we see ourselves and the world. Through listening closely and providing a supportive and non-judgmental environment, I offer you a unique freedom to talk, different from any other relationship.
Anne Brennan Malec
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Please note that all sessions are via tele-medicine. I believe that clients seeking counseling services desire tools for living a better life, and I strive to provide those tools. I do not push change on clients, but rather helps them articulate how they want their lives to be, and then collaboratively set out to put the foundation in place to create that life. I feel that clients gain the most from the counseling experience when they feel supported, encouraged, and understood by their therapist. This process works best in a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space, which I provide.
Zachary James Pyne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I work with clients from a wide variety of backgrounds, who have all come to a shared realization: that their way of living is no longer working for them. Whether they are struggling with addiction or depression or find themselves experiencing relationship difficulties, they all aspire to something new; something more. Together we identify the nature of their particular dissatisfaction, discover how they got there, and develop a more desirable and sustainable reality. I believe that my role is to be a nonjudgmental companion to my clients on their unique journey of self-discovery and profound change.
Joseph Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I help those who are dealing with persistent anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship problems, or issues with closeness and feeling empowered. I also work with individuals suffering from depression and the hurts of past emotional wounds and traumas. My goal is to help you identify and resolve, in a deep and meaningful way, the thoughts, patterns, and emotional factors that are keeping you stuck, and to help you find lasting relief from your symptoms. With 25 years of experience, I have been helping people with their depression and anxiety, relationship struggles, and past traumas.
Juliet C Ewing
Counselor, MA, LGPC
Verified
Verified
I treat adults and older adolescents seeking individual psychotherapy for a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, relationships, and loss. My approach is eclectic but is fundamentally psychodynamic.
Ron Del Moro
Counselor, PhD, EdS, LPC, LCPC
Verified
Verified
My objectives in therapy are safety and growth. We will work together to discover what is needed to create the life and relationships you want. Together, we discuss what is needed for you to thrive (and what gets in the way). I am honest and direct in my work. I am a highly empathetic, interactive, personal, and dynamic therapist who can equally support and challenge when needed. I specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families with relationship issues, connections (with self and others), anxiety, depression, life transitions, anger, communication, impostor syndrome, and mindfulness.
Not accepting new clients
Kathryn Kline
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I am a warm, engaged and genuine therapist. My patients often tell me that they appreciate my investment in understanding their unique experiences and problems, as well as my perspective in helping them find solutions. Together, we will identify core issues that are keeping you dissatisfied with life and start to make helpful changes from the get-go. We will explore the roots of your problems and how they are maintained today, as well as important social identities that shape your lived experience. Our work will deepen your self-insight, alleviate your distress, and improve your relationships and well-being.
Dr. Mitch and Lisa Private Couples Workshops
PsyD, MSW
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Four 75 Minute Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Does Not Work). During these 4 to 6 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
Bryce W Phillips
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I realize that for an individual to take the first steps toward looking inward at various psychological conflicts may be an anxiety-provoking process in and of itself, may even be a sense of relief, or a combination of the two. Through my professional training and experience in various treatment settings, I have had the honor to work with individuals and provide them the respect, privacy, and confidentiality that I believe every human being deserves. I focus on providing a safe, trusting, and confidential environment in which one may gain insight and understanding and ultimately grow through this therapeutic relationship.
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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.