Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Chicago, IL
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Kay Warren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi, my name is Kay and I specialize in Women and Families healing from
Narcissistic
Abuse and Domestic Violence. I have over 14 years of therapy experience and 20 years of healthcare experience. I work with clients from adolescence into adulthood through many life cycles. My secondary interests include perinatal and reproductive mood disorders, eating disorders in adolescents and young adults, and women's mental health related to menopause, parenting, significant others, work stress, etc.
Not accepting new clients

Aviva Cahn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Due to many years of experience working in family court, I understand the emotional and parental consequences of high conflict divorce (including the impact of
narcissistic
abuse).
Are you stuck but trying to move forward after a break-up or divorce? Were you traumatized by deceit or even a double life and wondering if you can ever trust again? Or are you simply terrified seeing so many red flags and disingenuous individuals in the dating pool? No matter what your age or life stage, when a relationship ends whether by choice or by the actions of another, you may be caught off guard and thinking clearly can be difficult. You may experience self-doubt, insecurity, anxiety, and fear. It can be helpful to work together to regain confidence (in yourself and others).

Andrew McNaughton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I also have experience in treating
Narcissistic
Personality Disorder.
I utilize Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) to help clients identify and dispute problematic beliefs, and reframe them into productive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. With REBT, you can learn to reduce and manage your anger, anxiety, depression, guilt, rage, shame, and/or addictive behaviors. We work together to identify, dispute, and reframe your rigid demands and/or dire needs into strong, healthy preferences, and your catastrophic thinking into proportionate appraisals of activating events.

Ann Marie Zakos
MS, LPC, CLC, RMT
Verified
Verified
Do you have a toxic relationship in your life that is causing you stress? It could be a parent, spouse, child, sibling, teacher, coach, boss, co-worker, friend, neighbor, or significant other. Does this person trigger you to over-eat/under eat, use alcohol/drugs, or feel anxious or depressed? Do you have symptoms of C-PTSD? I am a holistic therapist specializing in empath/highly sensitive person (HSP), and
narcissistic
abuse recovery. I will help you build the inner resources to aid in healing the whole person; mind, body, and soul.

Jane Qin Chen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in psychodynamic, insight driven treatment for emotional difficulties or dissatisfaction in life, including depression, anxiety, repeated relationship difficulty, job burnout, trauma, grief,
NPD
, OCD, aging, emotional difficulty experienced by children of immigrants.
At some point in our lives we all experience the full force of life’s challenges. Sometimes the distress, pain, alienation or isolation is too intense for us to traverse life’s path alone. Yet, for many of us, asking for help or inviting others into our private world is equally difficult. I hope to convince you that therapy can help us understand conflicts underlying these challenges. Through insight, self-empowerment and enhanced emotional regulation, we can become more adaptive and begin to heal and grow in the face of challenges or transitions. Therapy can also help to cultivate a greater sense of meaning and purpose in our live.

Pooja Shah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am an advocate for victims of
narcissistic
abuse and provide psychoeducation on ways to cope, grieve, and heal from these toxic relationships.
I know finding a therapist can be overwhelming, so I welcome you on this journey! My approach is client centered which combines treatment methods of Humanism, CBT, Mindfulness, Attachment Theory, and other interpersonal theories. During our work together, I will focus on understanding your story, values, and goals to help you in finding coping strategies that promote self-awareness, self-compassion, and overall, an improved quality of life.

Danielle Dragon
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Therapy might be the place where we process the trauma of having a
narcissistic
parent.
I work with individuals, couples and families who want to feel more fulfilled and connected. During the therapeutic process, I primarily help adults and older adolescents with challenges associated with anxiety, depression, trauma, relational stress, life transitions, boundary issues, shame and perfectionism.

Arrow Counseling & Coaching, LLC
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
What's holding you back? I work with driven professionals to work through obstacles and get you back on track to the life you want. Whether it's a diagnosable disorder like depression, something from your past you'd like to sort out, an addiction or consistent compulsion, or a relational issue, it's my privilege to offer my training and experience in service of your goals. I find a lot of our experience comes down to patterns. Our brains quickly assess a situation, choose from a list of pre-formed thoughts and behaviors, and push "GO."

Sandhya Talatam
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MBA
Verified
Verified
Why do I feel so stuck? Why are my emotions taking over my life? Why can’t I do anything right? If you are asking these questions, you are not alone! From here on, I am with you! I know what you are going through is not easy, but you are more resilient than you think! Together, we will channel your strengths and get you to a place of well-being. Right now, it may seem hard or even impossible to visualize a change, but I am committed to helping you work through any obstacles.
Waitlist for new clients

J Alex Sanger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Consideration of entering therapy can feel like an overwhelming task, especially if you are struggling, feeling like "nothing will change", in transition or have been hurt in previous relationships. I provide a safe, trusting and non-judgmental environment in which we work together on your challenges. While I bring knowledge and experience to our work, you are the expert on you: your goals and feedback on the process will drive our work together. Clients have provided me with excellent feedback, stating that I am open, empathic and good-natured about the difficulties of change.
Not accepting new clients

Daniel Adams
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach towards helping people feel better and improve their lives. Whether seeking help with anxiety, depression, self-worth, healing trauma and the inner-self, improving stress and anger, working through relationship issues, couples' counseling, or you simply want support and a safe space to talk in confidence and process thoughts and emotions, I look forward to helping you find change. In initial sessions we will clarify the nature of what brings you in and set goals as relevant to help you towards the outcomes you want.

Lilia Berkovich
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with trauma, mood dysregulation, overwhelming anxiety, stress-induced somatic symptoms, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, complex grief, substance misuse, and maladaptive interpersonal behaviors. I also work with couples seeking help with relational well-being, communication, and conflict resolution.

Chandan R. Bhagia
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
13 Endorsed
Verified
13 Endorsed
My approach to therapy is informed by mindfulness practices, focused on assisting my clients in "opening up" to the present moment while connecting to their values to strive toward their "Best Self!" I focus on assisting clients in attending to their relational concerns, which allows for them to overcome the emotional distress associated with a history of difficult and painful relationships. I find that it is my duty to establish a safe space where clients feel truly understood. In doing so, I feel honored to be able to "BE" with my clients, as they strive toward growth and empowerment.

Dr Robert John Zagar PC A Professional
Psychologist, PhD, MPH
I discover objectively what is the challenge and apply the best treatment for abuse, aging, alcohol/substance use, anger, anxiety, attention deficit, autism spectrum disorders career consultation, coping, criminal charges, custody, delinquency, dementia, depression, divorce, DUI, dyslexia, hyperactivity, hypnosis, individualized education plans, insomnia, job loss, learning disability, lower productivity, neuropsychological exams, panic attacks, parenting, personal injury, personality tests, post automobile accident, relationship challenges, stress reduction, trauma, underachievement, vocational guidance, & workers compensation,

Abbie Cronin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The most important thing I want potential clients to know is that I truly love working with people. My therapeutic style is rooted in mutual respect and understanding; believing that with a safe and nonjudgmental environment, a more satisfying life can be achieved. With compassion, understanding and humor, we address thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors to promote meaningful growth. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, life transitions, grief and couples.

Yvette Boles
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am a license-eligible psychologist practicing in the Chicagoland area, working primarily with individuals and couples in non-traditional, ethically non-monogamous, intercultural, and/or interracial relationships. I specialized in traumatic stress psychology during my clinical training and education, which provided the framework for the compassion-based and holistic approach I take when working with clients who have experienced difficult and stressful events in their lives. I also hold a certification in Primary Care Psychology, adding insight and knowledge about the way in which our bodies and minds interact in reaction to stress.

Richard Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Thank you for your interest in my services. Choosing an appropriate therapist is often experienced as a daunting task. I appreciate how difficult initiating the psychotherapy process can be. I am committed to establishing an open and collaborative therapeutic relationship with you, and offer a safe, nonjudgmental, supportive environment for growth and change. I work with individuals and couples to find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and to change the pattern that no longer works. As a psychotherapist, I recognize that each course of treatment is subjective and unique.

Milla Lubis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
I approach the therapeutic relationship with compassion, affirmation, and support. I believe in identifying and uplifting each client’s unique strengths by creating an individualized counseling experience while holistically taking into account the systems, communities, and identities that impact each person. As a queer-identifying and Asian American therapist, I strongly advocate for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. I hope to collaborate with folks to establish a sense of openness and safety while walking with you on your journey towards healing.

Ann-Marie Michelle Sands
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified
Verified
My approach to individual, family and couples therapy is rooted in honesty and acceptance. I begin this process by providing a safe space and answering questions about the therapeutic process. I will collaborate with you to make treatment goals and we will discuss how to reach positive outcomes. Throughout this process, I will continuously get feedback from you to ensure you feel safe and invested in the process. I use mindfulness, emotion focused therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have training and certifications in Gottman-Method Level I, Functional Family Therapy, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Focused-CBT.

Natalie Lane Eden
Counselor, MBA, MA, LPC, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Faith-based counseling from a Christian perspective is available. I am dedicated to providing you with confidential, compassionate & personalized treatment to meet your individual needs & goals. Focus is on empowering you to make better decisions, gain more insight, and embrace the challenges of life. I have offices in downtown Chicago and Pennsylvania. I also offer video teletherapy and phone counseling for those living in rural areas of Illinois and Pennsylvania. Persons from all backgrounds welcome.
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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.