Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Florida
I’m an EMDR therapist & Christian specializing in narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, & toxic relationships.
Have you lost your sense of self? Does your past feel like a confusing mess, leaving you wresting with guilt, shame, or questions about spirituality? You care deeply about the people in your life, but you feel utterly burnt out & unsure how long you can keep going like this. You’re tired of failed relationships, people-pleasing, & codependency. You long to stop saying “I’m sorry” & start living a meaningful life, on your own terms. You’re ready to heal, but trusting yourself and others feels scary. How can anyone truly understand the thousand tiny wounds you’ve endured over the years, the kind that don't leave visible scars?
I’m an EMDR therapist & Christian specializing in narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, & toxic relationships.
Have you lost your sense of self? Does your past feel like a confusing mess, leaving you wresting with guilt, shame, or questions about spirituality? You care deeply about the people in your life, but you feel utterly burnt out & unsure how long you can keep going like this. You’re tired of failed relationships, people-pleasing, & codependency. You long to stop saying “I’m sorry” & start living a meaningful life, on your own terms. You’re ready to heal, but trusting yourself and others feels scary. How can anyone truly understand the thousand tiny wounds you’ve endured over the years, the kind that don't leave visible scars?
We specialize in narcissistic abuse recovery, trauma, spiritual direction, and relationship healing.
We provide transformational therapy for individuals, couples, and families—rooted in trauma-informed care, cultural responsiveness, and spiritual insight. Specialties include narcissistic abuse recovery, EMDR, family systems, and holistic healing. Services are offered in-person and via telehealth.
We specialize in narcissistic abuse recovery, trauma, spiritual direction, and relationship healing.
We provide transformational therapy for individuals, couples, and families—rooted in trauma-informed care, cultural responsiveness, and spiritual insight. Specialties include narcissistic abuse recovery, EMDR, family systems, and holistic healing. Services are offered in-person and via telehealth.
I specialize in Narcissistic Abuse and Trauma Recovery, PTSD, EMDR as well as a large variety of mental health concerns.
I specialize in the following: Narcissistic Abuse and Trauma Recovery • Complex PTSD • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) • Childhood Trauma • Interpersonal Abuse • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) • Depression • Anxiety • Panic Disorders and Generational Trauma.
I specialize in Narcissistic Abuse and Trauma Recovery, PTSD, EMDR as well as a large variety of mental health concerns.
I specialize in the following: Narcissistic Abuse and Trauma Recovery • Complex PTSD • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) • Childhood Trauma • Interpersonal Abuse • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) • Depression • Anxiety • Panic Disorders and Generational Trauma.
Better Together Marriage and Family Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
6 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33803
I am licensed in the state of Florida since 2011 and I am also a Qualified Supervisor for RCI's. Relationships are a full time job and can be overwhelming yet so worth it. My professional mission is to provide my clients with the tools that they need to make everyday life fulfilling and purposeful. My specialty is working with couples to overcome barriers and to find their love again. Its important to note that yes couples are Better Together but in reality sometimes they are better a part and co parenting at a distance. I welcome all couples!Let's work together, the Best is Yet to come!
I am licensed in the state of Florida since 2011 and I am also a Qualified Supervisor for RCI's. Relationships are a full time job and can be overwhelming yet so worth it. My professional mission is to provide my clients with the tools that they need to make everyday life fulfilling and purposeful. My specialty is working with couples to overcome barriers and to find their love again. Its important to note that yes couples are Better Together but in reality sometimes they are better a part and co parenting at a distance. I welcome all couples!Let's work together, the Best is Yet to come!
I specialize in trauma, including domestic violence, childhood sexual abuse, and emotional and narcissistic abuse.
I work with individuals and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, emotional abuse, and patterns that leave them feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves. Using a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, I help clients understand where these patterns began, build healthier coping and communication skills, strengthen boundaries, and move toward greater confidence, connection, and emotional well-being.
I specialize in trauma, including domestic violence, childhood sexual abuse, and emotional and narcissistic abuse.
I work with individuals and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, emotional abuse, and patterns that leave them feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves. Using a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, I help clients understand where these patterns began, build healthier coping and communication skills, strengthen boundaries, and move toward greater confidence, connection, and emotional well-being.
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!
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!
Future you will thank you! You’ve held it together for so long but lately it’s been harder to hide how tired, anxious, or disconnected you feel. Whether you’re healing from a painful relationship, navigating the effects of trauma, or trying to break free from people-pleasing and self-doubt, therapy can be the place where you finally exhale. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a PhD in Counseling, providing therapy for teens & adults navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, and major life transitions.
Future you will thank you! You’ve held it together for so long but lately it’s been harder to hide how tired, anxious, or disconnected you feel. Whether you’re healing from a painful relationship, navigating the effects of trauma, or trying to break free from people-pleasing and self-doubt, therapy can be the place where you finally exhale. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a PhD in Counseling, providing therapy for teens & adults navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, and major life transitions.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 9 years of experience. I support individuals experiencing concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, and anger, as well as mental illnesses like bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder. I began my career as a therapist in a psychiatric hospital and have also worked in emergency mental health, community services, and the prison system. With extensive experience across various diagnoses and settings, I specialize in helping clients achieve success and happiness while managing stress and mental health challenges.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 9 years of experience. I support individuals experiencing concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, and anger, as well as mental illnesses like bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder. I began my career as a therapist in a psychiatric hospital and have also worked in emergency mental health, community services, and the prison system. With extensive experience across various diagnoses and settings, I specialize in helping clients achieve success and happiness while managing stress and mental health challenges.
Growing up with narcissistic parents, we become creative at finding ways to avoid their criticism, rejection or abandonment.
We all develop creative strategies for surviving difficult childhoods. Together we will help you feel through your emotions and express your neejds, heal shame, process negative memories, learn new life skills - and whatever else it is you uniquely need. My goal by the end of our work is for you to feel "at home" within yourself and relationships.
Growing up with narcissistic parents, we become creative at finding ways to avoid their criticism, rejection or abandonment.
We all develop creative strategies for surviving difficult childhoods. Together we will help you feel through your emotions and express your neejds, heal shame, process negative memories, learn new life skills - and whatever else it is you uniquely need. My goal by the end of our work is for you to feel "at home" within yourself and relationships.
I help clients identify unhealthy, manipulative or controlling behavior (which may include narcissistic patterns of abuse).
I have extensive knowledge of narcissistic abuse, coercive control & manipulative patterns. I have specific training for risk management, criminology and love to provide clients with many vetted resources to help clients process and further understanding to increase and improve treatment outcomes. I offer support whether you choose to stay or leave.
I help clients identify unhealthy, manipulative or controlling behavior (which may include narcissistic patterns of abuse).
I have extensive knowledge of narcissistic abuse, coercive control & manipulative patterns. I have specific training for risk management, criminology and love to provide clients with many vetted resources to help clients process and further understanding to increase and improve treatment outcomes. I offer support whether you choose to stay or leave.
I work with adults, couples, families, and older adults facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and the deep, often invisible wounds left by narcissistic abuse.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Whether you’re navigating a major life shift or just trying to feel more like yourself again, we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you.
I work with adults, couples, families, and older adults facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and the deep, often invisible wounds left by narcissistic abuse.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Whether you’re navigating a major life shift or just trying to feel more like yourself again, we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you.
I have undergone advanced training in Transference Focused Psychotherapy, which research has shown to have significant long-term benefits for those suffering from personality disorders, especially narcissistic and borderline types.
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.
I have undergone advanced training in Transference Focused Psychotherapy, which research has shown to have significant long-term benefits for those suffering from personality disorders, especially narcissistic and borderline types.
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.
I also specialize in recovery from Narcissistic Abuse and Relationship Trauma.
I am passionate about working with members of the LGBTQIAGEP+ community addressing issues related to identity and healthy sexual development, self-esteem and confidence problems, issues related to religious abuse and trauma, and relationship problems. I want to join with people who want to fully realize their authentic selves and live confidently in their unique strengths and passions. I want to work with people looking for a safe space to explore what it means to be their full authentic selves despite the pressures of the world around them, and who will work to make that dream a reality.
I also specialize in recovery from Narcissistic Abuse and Relationship Trauma.
I am passionate about working with members of the LGBTQIAGEP+ community addressing issues related to identity and healthy sexual development, self-esteem and confidence problems, issues related to religious abuse and trauma, and relationship problems. I want to join with people who want to fully realize their authentic selves and live confidently in their unique strengths and passions. I want to work with people looking for a safe space to explore what it means to be their full authentic selves despite the pressures of the world around them, and who will work to make that dream a reality.
resolve and heal from narcissistic or substance-related abuse, challenges of college life
My approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and tailored to the unique emotional, relational, and medical challenges each client faces. I implement evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic and Trauma-Informed interventions to help clients improve their quality of life.
resolve and heal from narcissistic or substance-related abuse, challenges of college life
My approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and tailored to the unique emotional, relational, and medical challenges each client faces. I implement evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic and Trauma-Informed interventions to help clients improve their quality of life.
My work with survivors of narcissistic and emotional abuse is informed not only by my clinical training and professional experience, but also by a personal understanding.
You may be the person everyone else depends on—the one who keeps going, handles what needs to be handled, and looks like you have it all together. But inside, you feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or simply not like yourself anymore. Maybe you’ve spent so much time taking care of everyone else that you’re not even sure when you stopped taking care of you. If you’ve experienced trauma or an emotionally abusive relationship, you may have learned to question your instincts, minimize your own needs, or constantly anticipate how someone else might react.
My work with survivors of narcissistic and emotional abuse is informed not only by my clinical training and professional experience, but also by a personal understanding.
You may be the person everyone else depends on—the one who keeps going, handles what needs to be handled, and looks like you have it all together. But inside, you feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or simply not like yourself anymore. Maybe you’ve spent so much time taking care of everyone else that you’re not even sure when you stopped taking care of you. If you’ve experienced trauma or an emotionally abusive relationship, you may have learned to question your instincts, minimize your own needs, or constantly anticipate how someone else might react.
For 15+ years, I have helped adults heal from trauma, PTSD, narcissistic and emotional abuse, difficult relationships, anxiety, betrayal, and painful life transitions.
I specialize in trauma/PTSD, narcissistic and emotional abuse, relationships, betrayal, divorce, anxiety, and childhood wounds. With 15+ years of experience and EMDR training, I help clients break unhealthy patterns, rebuild self-worth, and create lasting change. I can incorporate Christian faith for those who want a Christian perspective.
For 15+ years, I have helped adults heal from trauma, PTSD, narcissistic and emotional abuse, difficult relationships, anxiety, betrayal, and painful life transitions.
I specialize in trauma/PTSD, narcissistic and emotional abuse, relationships, betrayal, divorce, anxiety, and childhood wounds. With 15+ years of experience and EMDR training, I help clients break unhealthy patterns, rebuild self-worth, and create lasting change. I can incorporate Christian faith for those who want a Christian perspective.
After a relationship with a narcissistic or emotionally abusive partner, parent, or ex, it's common to doubt your own memory, feel on edge all the time, and barely recognize yourself.
I specialize in narcissistic and emotional abuse recovery. Our work blends trauma-focused and compassion-focused therapy with practical tools: grounding skills you can use in the moment, ways to quiet the inner critic, and clear steps for setting boundaries. We'll go at your pace, and you'll leave each session with something you can use right away.
After a relationship with a narcissistic or emotionally abusive partner, parent, or ex, it's common to doubt your own memory, feel on edge all the time, and barely recognize yourself.
I specialize in narcissistic and emotional abuse recovery. Our work blends trauma-focused and compassion-focused therapy with practical tools: grounding skills you can use in the moment, ways to quiet the inner critic, and clear steps for setting boundaries. We'll go at your pace, and you'll leave each session with something you can use right away.
Christine is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Family Law Mediator, and Qualified Supervisor by the State of Florida, a National Certified Counselor, Guardian ad Litem, and a Certified Family Trauma Professional, with extensive training in crisis intervention and peaceful resolution. Her practice at Psychological Affiliates in Winter Park, Florida specializes in treating high-conflict families.
Christine is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Family Law Mediator, and Qualified Supervisor by the State of Florida, a National Certified Counselor, Guardian ad Litem, and a Certified Family Trauma Professional, with extensive training in crisis intervention and peaceful resolution. Her practice at Psychological Affiliates in Winter Park, Florida specializes in treating high-conflict families.
Relational abuse, also referred to narcissistic abuse, has been my primary focus over the past several years which is often intertwined with many other emotional dysregulations including often complex PTSD and ADD.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I've been a psychotherapist for 15 years after 3 years assisting in published psychological research. My focus is on adult patients with trauma, family systems, anxiety, depression, addictions, personality disorders and/or emotional dysregulation. More recently in my career, I focus on complex PTSD, intergenerational trauma, emotional abuse, domestic abuse, dysfunctional family dynamics and recovery for both clients and other professionals and provide trainings focusing on such. It is my mission to provide quality care with the respect and empathy everyone deserves!
Relational abuse, also referred to narcissistic abuse, has been my primary focus over the past several years which is often intertwined with many other emotional dysregulations including often complex PTSD and ADD.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I've been a psychotherapist for 15 years after 3 years assisting in published psychological research. My focus is on adult patients with trauma, family systems, anxiety, depression, addictions, personality disorders and/or emotional dysregulation. More recently in my career, I focus on complex PTSD, intergenerational trauma, emotional abuse, domestic abuse, dysfunctional family dynamics and recovery for both clients and other professionals and provide trainings focusing on such. It is my mission to provide quality care with the respect and empathy everyone deserves!
I specialize in Complex PTSD and Dissociative Disorders/DID, Affair/Betrayal Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse, and High-Conflict Separation and Co-Parenting, including Parenting Coordination in Circuit 20.
I am trained in and utilize evidence-based treatments like Eye Movement Integration, Traumatic Incident Reduction, IFS, Emotionally Focused Couples, Gottman Specialties, Deep Brain Reprocessing and DBT. I am direct, yet kind, helping you navigate emotions, learn skills and build resilience. My focus is quality of life not just how you feel in session.
I specialize in Complex PTSD and Dissociative Disorders/DID, Affair/Betrayal Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse, and High-Conflict Separation and Co-Parenting, including Parenting Coordination in Circuit 20.
I am trained in and utilize evidence-based treatments like Eye Movement Integration, Traumatic Incident Reduction, IFS, Emotionally Focused Couples, Gottman Specialties, Deep Brain Reprocessing and DBT. I am direct, yet kind, helping you navigate emotions, learn skills and build resilience. My focus is quality of life not just how you feel in session.
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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.