Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Miami, FL

Offering video or in-person sessions. Trained at Princeton, University of Miami, and University of Texas--in practice over 30 years. Board certified in clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology--a credential obtained by only 5% of all psychologists in the nation. I was President (for 2020) of the Florida Psychological Association, and past Training Director at Citrus Health Network mental health center. I'm trained to treat borderline and narcissistic personality disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship conflicts, school/work underachievement, autism/Asperger's disorders, and ADHD.

My experience of 30 years of clinical practice has encompassed a wide range of issues and clients, including Narcissistic Personality; Gottman-trained, goal-oriented marital therapy; divorce mediation and co-parenting; multi-modal treatment of OCD and other anxiety-related disorders; substance abuse and behavior addictions, including sex, gambling, spending, and internet addictions; Adult and adolescent ADD; and trauma, and trauma-related phobias. With 25 years of intensive training and experience as an EMDR clinician and consultant, I use EMDR extensively, and use it to achieve timely and effective achievement of clients' goals.

The work I do and journey I assist my clients on takes a holistic approach to tailor specific needs by combining different modalities to manage symptoms and promote healing. I work with all ages. I've gained significant experience in family/child welfare and foster care; abuse; domestic violence; neglect; PTSD; developmental disabilities; ASD; ADHD; parent training; systemic family therapy; substance abuse; depression; anxiety; bipolar; co-morbidity; and narcissistic personality disorder. I also examined the benefits of using mindfulness techniques during sport performances in order to achieve one's optimal potential.

“Often when we are breaking down, we are really breaking open. It is my hope to hold space with you during your time of transformation and healing.” My approach is to create a safe, trusting, judgment-free therapeutic environment to bring your struggle into the therapy room real-time. I will work with you to create and shape an outcome that aligns with your life’s values, goals and direction. I hold an interest in existential, humanistic, person-centered, “here and now”, experiential and mindfulness-based therapy styles.

I work with adult children, partners and siblings of individuals with Narcissistic and Borderline Personality Disorder traits. It can be difficult to find a therapist who truly understands the impact and wounds of being raised in a home or being in a relationship with someone who has narcissistic traits or borderline traits. My work includes creating a healthy psychological separation, changing the negative internal messages, learning how to respond to others, creating healthy boundaries, stopping the legacy of distorted love and becoming your true and authentic self.

Hello, thanks for visiting my page. I am happy that you took this step to find the support that you need. I am Dr. Wilfreda Cruz, owner and Clinical Director of Solutions Counseling & Wellness Center, LLC. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience working in Mental Health. I have expertise working with clients on a wide range of concerns from marriage, military service and family life challenges, depression, anxiety, divorce, relationship issues, grief, co-parenting, ADHD, narcissistic abuse and trauma.

My diverse education and training in Mental Health Counseling & Marriage and Family Therapy allows me to treat a wide variety of mental health issues and life crisis. I specialize in treating clients suffering from emotional abuse, domestic violence, trauma, and PTSD as well as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and co-dependency. I believe that each one of us is capable to achieve our greatest self, and the only person you should try to be better than, is the person you were yesterday.

My mission is to empower you to define and claim the authentic, peaceful life you were born to lead; letting go of self-judgment, guilt, and maladaptive patterns to uncover strength and resilience. I believe in the transformational, healing power of a trusted therapeutic relationship. I possess advanced training and expertise in a variety of evidence-based modalities. Collaborative assessments and thoughtful, intentional treatment planning yield a customized course of action tailored to match your presenting problem and case disposition. I look forward to working with you, and am honored to play a role in your unfolding story!

Most therapy approaches focus on understanding ourselves intellectually, thereby engaging the left side of our brain. Yet, sustainable change happens through whole-mind integration, where the body, brain, as well as relational field are parts of the healing process. Using a blend of Somatic Experiencing®, Trauma and Attachment Therapy, Depth Psychology, and Dream Analysis, Somatic Counseling offers the body and psyche the support needed to discharge, renegotiate and reorganize locked-in fight, flight and freeze responses that are stored in the nervous system. A process that is compassionate and respectful to your needs and rhythm.

Everyone deserves to live a life that leaves them excited to wake up every morning. You are not excluded from this. Healing from pain is possible. Healing from trauma is possible. Feeling free from the anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns you are experiencing is possible. Beautiful things always grow in dark places. Let's find a new light within you together.

Have you thought about visiting a psychologist, but you are afraid of what other people might think of you? Do you have a personal or relationship problem that you don’t feel comfortable sharing with your loved ones? Have you looked for advice for you or your children and have gotten no more than good intentions? If you answer yes to any of these questions, psychotherapy can help. So whether you have time to sit and process or you are working on a busy schedule, come on in and let me help you.

Polina Dasgupta, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant (PA). Polina also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a focus on biology and chemistry (Summa Cum Laude) from Alcorn State University, where she was awarded a full academic scholarship. She received her Masters of Medical Sciences degree in physician assistant studies from Arcadia University located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her clinical PA training included psychiatry, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, family and emergency medicine, as well as others.

I perceive psychotherapy as a process of teamwork, sharing of power, and ensuring that clients have a sense of hope. There is no single way to live one's life and, as a clinician, I respect when my patients believe they are sufficiently on track. I also offer comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations. These evaluations are commonly used to detect dementia, adult ADHD, learning disorders, and is used to support diagnosis such as Alzheimer's disease and Traumatic Brain Injury. At my practice, we offer comprehensive, personalized programs to help you build a stronger future and sustain it.

The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in a mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in life.

In life, we all face personal struggles and difficult experiences that can feel overwhelming, especially when we struggle with them alone. As your therapist, I partner with you to make positive changes. I create a supportive, confidential environment where my clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. With respect and appreciation for your unique life story, I work with you to gain a better understanding of yourself, heal from past wounds, and improve important relationships. Together, we make sense of and work through whatever challenges stand in the way of your happiness.

I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed psychologist who specializes in assessment and treatment of children and adolescents experiencing emotional and/or behavioral difficulties; including anxiety, ADHD, depression, disruptive behavior disorders, social skills issues, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other developmental disabilities. I understand the importance of parental involvement in the lives of children and I work with families to determine treatment goals. I utilize evidenced-based interventions matched to your child and family's unique strengths and abilities to develop a highly personalized approach.

You may have been stuck many times in your life: in boring jobs, disrespectful bosses, ungrateful friends/family, in sick relationships, in your own lack of confidence, in concerns about your appearance, your intelligence, your body... feeling trapped, desperate, weak, confused. You've got used to it, it becomes routine. You may yearn for happiness and fulfillment, but you don't know how to get rid of that feeling, the guilt, the shame. Or maybe, sometimes you don't even realize that you're stuck at all, you just know that you've lost yourself. You may feel that you are too much, and at the same time, not enough.

If you feel stuck, uncertain of your life trajectory, or unable to change unhealthy behaviors: I understand the difficulty in changing behaviors that are ingrained and the difficulty associated with navigating new ones. Those who are thinking therapy has not worked for me, or have become disillusioned with their lives, please know there is a way forward. Those who want to find ways to cope, but are unsure where to start and feel overwhelmed by these feelings are all welcome to reach out. Those suffering from depression, anxiety, substance use, ASD, and transition-related difficulties.

My goal is to assist my clients in tackling feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, emotional pain, shame, insecurity, trauma, and depression, symptoms I find to be causing much of today's life struggles. I also have a great passion for working with those grappling with substance use as a significant portion of my experience comes from my work as a substance use therapist.