Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Iowa
I have a passion for supporting those who have experienced a "mother wound", or disrupted attachment to the maternal figure in their lives; whether it be abuse or growing up around narcissistic caregivers.
Life is difficult, unpredictable, and not always beautiful. As a therapist, I will support you in working through the feelings that accompany those difficult times and work towards developing a healthy view of yourself. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed with the stresses of everyday life, parenthood or work, experienced trauma, want to mend a relationship, explore attachment, or just need support through a trying time, I am here to help you reach your goals.
I have a passion for supporting those who have experienced a "mother wound", or disrupted attachment to the maternal figure in their lives; whether it be abuse or growing up around narcissistic caregivers.
Life is difficult, unpredictable, and not always beautiful. As a therapist, I will support you in working through the feelings that accompany those difficult times and work towards developing a healthy view of yourself. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed with the stresses of everyday life, parenthood or work, experienced trauma, want to mend a relationship, explore attachment, or just need support through a trying time, I am here to help you reach your goals.
Kayla Reisinger
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Waitlist for new clients
I have a passion for supporting those who have experienced a "mother wound", or disrupted attachment to the maternal figure in their lives; whether it be abuse or growing up around narcissistic caregivers.
Life is difficult, unpredictable, and not always beautiful. As a therapist, I will support you in working through the feelings that accompany those difficult times and work towards developing a healthy view of yourself. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed with the stresses of everyday life, parenthood or work, experienced trauma, want to mend a relationship, explore attachment, or just need support through a trying time, I am here to help you reach your goals.
I have a passion for supporting those who have experienced a "mother wound", or disrupted attachment to the maternal figure in their lives; whether it be abuse or growing up around narcissistic caregivers.
Life is difficult, unpredictable, and not always beautiful. As a therapist, I will support you in working through the feelings that accompany those difficult times and work towards developing a healthy view of yourself. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed with the stresses of everyday life, parenthood or work, experienced trauma, want to mend a relationship, explore attachment, or just need support through a trying time, I am here to help you reach your goals.
Hello! In addition to expertise on human behavior, having a wealth of life experience provides me with a level of sensitivity and empathy with others that brings a unique enrichment to the counseling experience. I am a bit unconventional, and provide a genuine and safe, nonjudgmental space as a guide on your personal growth journey. Practicing a holistic approach, I incorporate wellness of mind, body, and spirit into my work, fostering healing at a deeper level. I specialize in healing from narcissistic abuse, relational trauma, codependency, and attachment wounds.
Hello! In addition to expertise on human behavior, having a wealth of life experience provides me with a level of sensitivity and empathy with others that brings a unique enrichment to the counseling experience. I am a bit unconventional, and provide a genuine and safe, nonjudgmental space as a guide on your personal growth journey. Practicing a holistic approach, I incorporate wellness of mind, body, and spirit into my work, fostering healing at a deeper level. I specialize in healing from narcissistic abuse, relational trauma, codependency, and attachment wounds.
Jan Smith Coaching and Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Individuals Online appts only. Wondering: "Why me? What's a narcissist? Maybe they're just selfish? Do I deserve this? Will they change? I'll just try harder." Are you a successful, independent woman who's not sure how you connected with a narcissist. You don't have to be a pushover or acting stupidly to get involved w narcissists, Suffering from People-Pleasing or Low Self esteem behaviors. Recovery from dealing with painful relationships w/ Selfish, Narcissistic, Toxic Users (emotional, mental, financial abuse, infidelity & more). Improve Boundaries/Communication. f not never, then NOW! Ready? Contact me now - Let's talk.
Individuals Online appts only. Wondering: "Why me? What's a narcissist? Maybe they're just selfish? Do I deserve this? Will they change? I'll just try harder." Are you a successful, independent woman who's not sure how you connected with a narcissist. You don't have to be a pushover or acting stupidly to get involved w narcissists, Suffering from People-Pleasing or Low Self esteem behaviors. Recovery from dealing with painful relationships w/ Selfish, Narcissistic, Toxic Users (emotional, mental, financial abuse, infidelity & more). Improve Boundaries/Communication. f not never, then NOW! Ready? Contact me now - Let's talk.
Jenna Agbaje
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I have specialized training focused on LGBTQIA+ population, ADHD, POC, major mental health disorders, and Narcissistic Family Dynamics.
I believe you already bring a lot to the table, and I would be honored to walk through the process of getting you to where you want to be. My goal is to empower you to blossom into the most self-assured, peaceful version of yourself. My clients love that I am down to earth, a good listener, and easy to talk to. I pride myself in creating a safe space where there is no such thing as judgment. I provide services to adults through all life stages.
I have specialized training focused on LGBTQIA+ population, ADHD, POC, major mental health disorders, and Narcissistic Family Dynamics.
I believe you already bring a lot to the table, and I would be honored to walk through the process of getting you to where you want to be. My goal is to empower you to blossom into the most self-assured, peaceful version of yourself. My clients love that I am down to earth, a good listener, and easy to talk to. I pride myself in creating a safe space where there is no such thing as judgment. I provide services to adults through all life stages.
I specialize in PTSD, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and healing from toxic work environments and relationships.
Here are 3 ways to heal your inner child: manage your responses, learn healthy boundaries, and implement new skills. Empowerment begins with a safe place to learn meaningful life skills and talk about your mental health needs.
I specialize in PTSD, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and healing from toxic work environments and relationships.
Here are 3 ways to heal your inner child: manage your responses, learn healthy boundaries, and implement new skills. Empowerment begins with a safe place to learn meaningful life skills and talk about your mental health needs.
My emotions make me feel out of control. I just want to live authentically & be accepted as me, but self-doubt & fear get in my way. My family/spouse is unhealthy at best & abusive at worst. I've lived so much of my life trying to be enough for everyone else that I lost myself in the process. I'm not even sure of who I am anymore. I thought they loved me, but then how could they treat me this way? My relationship feels like a constant rollercoaster. One minute things are great & then it's terrible. Worse, I have no clue how we even got here. It feels like madness. No contact? Limited contact? I just don't know what to do!
My emotions make me feel out of control. I just want to live authentically & be accepted as me, but self-doubt & fear get in my way. My family/spouse is unhealthy at best & abusive at worst. I've lived so much of my life trying to be enough for everyone else that I lost myself in the process. I'm not even sure of who I am anymore. I thought they loved me, but then how could they treat me this way? My relationship feels like a constant rollercoaster. One minute things are great & then it's terrible. Worse, I have no clue how we even got here. It feels like madness. No contact? Limited contact? I just don't know what to do!
What would your ideal life look and feel like? It’s different from your current life, isn’t it? Sometimes its hard to imagine how life can ever be different... I’ll bet what you dream about in your ideal life are basic things: sleeping better, setting healthy boundaries, getting away from toxic people. Not feeling anxious or depressed. You dream about feeling strong, confident, and at peace. Most of all you long to feel safe and at home in your own skin. So what is keeping you from making your life into that ideal?
What would your ideal life look and feel like? It’s different from your current life, isn’t it? Sometimes its hard to imagine how life can ever be different... I’ll bet what you dream about in your ideal life are basic things: sleeping better, setting healthy boundaries, getting away from toxic people. Not feeling anxious or depressed. You dream about feeling strong, confident, and at peace. Most of all you long to feel safe and at home in your own skin. So what is keeping you from making your life into that ideal?
Elizabeth J. Huebsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, CADC
Verified Verified
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Experiencing grief, loss, or trauma? Feeling disconnected, alone, and generally unhappy? Struggling with relationships, addiction, or painful wounds from childhood? Are powerful emotions holding you back from finding enjoyment in life? If you answered yes to any of these, I can help. Trauma often manifests in mysterious ways, leading to issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trust issues, isolation, numbness, and shame. These challenges can impede our ability to have healthy relationships and care for ourselves.
Experiencing grief, loss, or trauma? Feeling disconnected, alone, and generally unhappy? Struggling with relationships, addiction, or painful wounds from childhood? Are powerful emotions holding you back from finding enjoyment in life? If you answered yes to any of these, I can help. Trauma often manifests in mysterious ways, leading to issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trust issues, isolation, numbness, and shame. These challenges can impede our ability to have healthy relationships and care for ourselves.
My professional experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of concerns including symptoms associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, relationship distress, self-harm, domestic violence and much more. With over 15 years of mental health experience my empathetic, client-centered approach empowers my clients to feel heard and understood through the therapeutic relationship.
My professional experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of concerns including symptoms associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, relationship distress, self-harm, domestic violence and much more. With over 15 years of mental health experience my empathetic, client-centered approach empowers my clients to feel heard and understood through the therapeutic relationship.
If you have ever asked yourself if you are living as well as you could then counseling may be for you. I find most people (including my clients) can get by just fine on their own. I am here to help them do more than "just get by." My goal is to help you live the life you want and enjoy it more fully. How to better manage anxiety, improve mood, improve coping skills, and better your interpersonal relationships are something I enjoy helping people with. I also address people's history of trauma and how that may be affecting their life and/or relationships.
If you have ever asked yourself if you are living as well as you could then counseling may be for you. I find most people (including my clients) can get by just fine on their own. I am here to help them do more than "just get by." My goal is to help you live the life you want and enjoy it more fully. How to better manage anxiety, improve mood, improve coping skills, and better your interpersonal relationships are something I enjoy helping people with. I also address people's history of trauma and how that may be affecting their life and/or relationships.
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I am passionate about partnering with my clients on their journey to improve their lives. It has been rewarding to watch the people I serve discover that they are already doing many things to help themselves through difficult situations, and our work together builds on those strengths. In sessions, you can expect to be heard, valued, and respected in a comfortable, safe, and nonjudgmental space where you can find the tools you need to achieve your goals.
I am passionate about partnering with my clients on their journey to improve their lives. It has been rewarding to watch the people I serve discover that they are already doing many things to help themselves through difficult situations, and our work together builds on those strengths. In sessions, you can expect to be heard, valued, and respected in a comfortable, safe, and nonjudgmental space where you can find the tools you need to achieve your goals.
Sometimes life can be difficult, and we need a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space to work through our struggles. My purpose as a counselor is to support you along the path to making positive changes in your life. It is not uncommon to feel stuck at times. I offer encouragement, hope, understanding, and added tools to assist you in achieving your goals.
Sometimes life can be difficult, and we need a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space to work through our struggles. My purpose as a counselor is to support you along the path to making positive changes in your life. It is not uncommon to feel stuck at times. I offer encouragement, hope, understanding, and added tools to assist you in achieving your goals.
I believe that the therapeutic process begins with building a trusting relationship while providing a safe and non judgmental space to share life challenges and stressors. I provide services with a high degree of empathy in a manner that is very down to earth and authentic. I utilize an individualized, holistic, client centered approach that is tailored to meet your unique needs.
I believe that the therapeutic process begins with building a trusting relationship while providing a safe and non judgmental space to share life challenges and stressors. I provide services with a high degree of empathy in a manner that is very down to earth and authentic. I utilize an individualized, holistic, client centered approach that is tailored to meet your unique needs.
Currently accepting new clients. Immediate openings in our Waterloo office. I specialize in supporting individuals through PTSD/CPTSD, grief, anxiety, OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder, and identity exploration. I offer neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy. Whether you’re navigating personal transitions or looking for ways to manage mental health, I offer a safe, affirming space to help you heal and grow. Let’s work together to help you feel empowered, understood, and aligned with your self. Reach out today to get started!
Currently accepting new clients. Immediate openings in our Waterloo office. I specialize in supporting individuals through PTSD/CPTSD, grief, anxiety, OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder, and identity exploration. I offer neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy. Whether you’re navigating personal transitions or looking for ways to manage mental health, I offer a safe, affirming space to help you heal and grow. Let’s work together to help you feel empowered, understood, and aligned with your self. Reach out today to get started!
Leita received her Bachelor’s degree from St. Ambrose University and her Masters in Science of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Illinois University. Leita has previous experience working with a variety of ages and is interested in working with adolescence and adults. She focuses on areas such as trauma, depression and anxiety, neurodiversity, needs for individuals living with visible and invisible disabilities, as well as LGBTQ+ needs.
Leita received her Bachelor’s degree from St. Ambrose University and her Masters in Science of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Illinois University. Leita has previous experience working with a variety of ages and is interested in working with adolescence and adults. She focuses on areas such as trauma, depression and anxiety, neurodiversity, needs for individuals living with visible and invisible disabilities, as well as LGBTQ+ needs.
Shelly Stewart-Sandusky--Therapy Group, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Online Only
Hello. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with couples and individuals for a wide variety of issues. I thrive working with couples struggling with infidelity, rebuilding trust or communication/fair fighting and high conflict. The dynamic of a couple is unique and should be approached as such. I believe that every relationship can work and be healthy for both partners if both partners are willing to do the work and make changes. I am also certified in treatment of personality disorders and am able to help in both individual and couples dynamics.
Hello. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with couples and individuals for a wide variety of issues. I thrive working with couples struggling with infidelity, rebuilding trust or communication/fair fighting and high conflict. The dynamic of a couple is unique and should be approached as such. I believe that every relationship can work and be healthy for both partners if both partners are willing to do the work and make changes. I am also certified in treatment of personality disorders and am able to help in both individual and couples dynamics.
I offer an in depth, diversity affirming approach to psychotherapy. I am passionate about providing clients with meaningful and effective services tailored to each person. My training, experience, and skill-set uniquely qualifies me to work within the intersections of addictions, attachment issues, traumatic experiences, and relationship issues. I engage with clients deeply to allow them to experience life more fully. Many people cover their genuine feelings to protect themselves from pain. I strive to create a safe environment where trust can be developed in the therapeutic relationship so that clients can gradually rely less on their need to protect themselves through self-destructive patterns.
I offer an in depth, diversity affirming approach to psychotherapy. I am passionate about providing clients with meaningful and effective services tailored to each person. My training, experience, and skill-set uniquely qualifies me to work within the intersections of addictions, attachment issues, traumatic experiences, and relationship issues. I engage with clients deeply to allow them to experience life more fully. Many people cover their genuine feelings to protect themselves from pain. I strive to create a safe environment where trust can be developed in the therapeutic relationship so that clients can gradually rely less on their need to protect themselves through self-destructive patterns.
I commend you for taking the step of looking into services. I am here to assist you in meeting your individual goal(s) in the near future.
I commend you for taking the step of looking into services. I am here to assist you in meeting your individual goal(s) in the near future.
Hey there! Life can leave us with thoughts, feelings, and emotions that are sometimes difficult to navigate on our own. Everyone deserves a safe space to honestly share their burdens and celebrate their successes! I believe change is inevitable when we show up authentically and strive to gain insight into what is working well and what might not be work so well. When old patterns that no longer serve us, are uncovered, new ways of thinking and being will reflect a life that is true to you!
Hey there! Life can leave us with thoughts, feelings, and emotions that are sometimes difficult to navigate on our own. Everyone deserves a safe space to honestly share their burdens and celebrate their successes! I believe change is inevitable when we show up authentically and strive to gain insight into what is working well and what might not be work so well. When old patterns that no longer serve us, are uncovered, new ways of thinking and being will reflect a life that is true to you!
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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.