Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Iowa
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?
I specialize personality disorders and healing from relationships with narcissistic/antagonistic individuals.
My brain feels out of control & overwhelming. I want to live authentically & be accepted, but self-doubt & fear get in my way. My family/partner 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!
I specialize personality disorders and healing from relationships with narcissistic/antagonistic individuals.
My brain feels out of control & overwhelming. I want to live authentically & be accepted, but self-doubt & fear get in my way. My family/partner 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!
Are you struggling in your relationship because of communication challenges, or feeling disconnected, or with trust issues? Do you have a personality disorder or intense emotional swings that are impacting you or your relationships? Does one or both of your parents have a personality disorder? If any of these things are true for you, I can help. I work with individuals and couples who are either struggling in their relationship or who have a personality disorder or intense emotions they are struggling with. Let's work together to overcome the challenges you are facing and to help you feel more stable and content in your daily life.
Are you struggling in your relationship because of communication challenges, or feeling disconnected, or with trust issues? Do you have a personality disorder or intense emotional swings that are impacting you or your relationships? Does one or both of your parents have a personality disorder? If any of these things are true for you, I can help. I work with individuals and couples who are either struggling in their relationship or who have a personality disorder or intense emotions they are struggling with. Let's work together to overcome the challenges you are facing and to help you feel more stable and content in your daily life.
Imagine . . . a safe and relaxing place where there's HOPE for the future. Imagine . . . therapists who are trained and can provide DIRECTION. Imagine . . . lasting effects that create CHANGE! As the Executive Director of Imagine Therapy Solutions, PLC, Kendra Bailey is a trained Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has worked in a variety of health care settings. Kendra feels that each client is best served with an approach custom fit to meet their needs. Kendra has experience working with individuals, adults, couples, families, children and adolescents.
Imagine . . . a safe and relaxing place where there's HOPE for the future. Imagine . . . therapists who are trained and can provide DIRECTION. Imagine . . . lasting effects that create CHANGE! As the Executive Director of Imagine Therapy Solutions, PLC, Kendra Bailey is a trained Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has worked in a variety of health care settings. Kendra feels that each client is best served with an approach custom fit to meet their needs. Kendra has experience working with individuals, adults, couples, families, children and adolescents.
Currently accepting new clients. Immediate openings available afternoons/evenings. 24 years experience working as a therapist: individuals, couples and families. Everyone is dealing with life's stressors, and sometimes things become overwhelming. I can help you work through these difficult feelings. I will teach you how to get rid of that negative, looping self-talk. You will gain insight by identifying triggers, and learning about coping tools to help improve functioning and decrease road blocks. I will collaborate with you on goals, and help you live life with an enhanced positive outlook. Your willingness is the key ingredient!
Currently accepting new clients. Immediate openings available afternoons/evenings. 24 years experience working as a therapist: individuals, couples and families. Everyone is dealing with life's stressors, and sometimes things become overwhelming. I can help you work through these difficult feelings. I will teach you how to get rid of that negative, looping self-talk. You will gain insight by identifying triggers, and learning about coping tools to help improve functioning and decrease road blocks. I will collaborate with you on goals, and help you live life with an enhanced positive outlook. Your willingness is the key ingredient!
My professional foundation is integrity & accountability. Earning your trust is my highest standard - you will feel safe, heard, & confident in our partnership.
I utilize a proactive, transformational approach, fueled by empathy. My unique strengths are pattern recognition and resourcefulness, enabling me to unlock lasting solutions others miss. I am an assertive, knowledgeable advocate committed to your success.
My passion is to create lasting positive impact, empowering you and protecting vulnerable voices. When we partner, you gain a purpose-driven, creative ally dedicated to achieving enduring results.
My professional foundation is integrity & accountability. Earning your trust is my highest standard - you will feel safe, heard, & confident in our partnership.
I utilize a proactive, transformational approach, fueled by empathy. My unique strengths are pattern recognition and resourcefulness, enabling me to unlock lasting solutions others miss. I am an assertive, knowledgeable advocate committed to your success.
My passion is to create lasting positive impact, empowering you and protecting vulnerable voices. When we partner, you gain a purpose-driven, creative ally dedicated to achieving enduring results.
For over ten years Caleb has worked with youth and their families, as a school counselor, behavioral health intervention services counselor, and mental health counselor. Caleb founded an after school program for at-risk youth through The Academic and Enrichment Youth Center called "Strive For Success." Caleb works with children, youth, adults, couples and families helping them solve tough problems with a hopeful, solution-focused approach. His desire is to bring positive change to the challenges life can bring. He is an ordained minister and volunteers his time as a ministry director for Lifepointe Christian Faith Center.
For over ten years Caleb has worked with youth and their families, as a school counselor, behavioral health intervention services counselor, and mental health counselor. Caleb founded an after school program for at-risk youth through The Academic and Enrichment Youth Center called "Strive For Success." Caleb works with children, youth, adults, couples and families helping them solve tough problems with a hopeful, solution-focused approach. His desire is to bring positive change to the challenges life can bring. He is an ordained minister and volunteers his time as a ministry director for Lifepointe Christian Faith Center.
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.
Accepting new clients in-office and telehealth, Mondays-Fridays. I am not a counselor who only "repeats back what you just said" (though this is important). I believe that counselors need both competency and wisdom, in order to be effective. My aim as a counselor is to earn your trust and respect, so that you can feel confident in the counseling process. Many of the psychological views and tools used in session have been developed through experience, mentorship, and my own mental health journey.
Accepting new clients in-office and telehealth, Mondays-Fridays. I am not a counselor who only "repeats back what you just said" (though this is important). I believe that counselors need both competency and wisdom, in order to be effective. My aim as a counselor is to earn your trust and respect, so that you can feel confident in the counseling process. Many of the psychological views and tools used in session have been developed through experience, mentorship, and my own mental health journey.
We are excited to offer high-quality mental health counseling services in Iowa – Council Bluffs, Missouri Valley, and Atlantic. Our providers are trained and experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
We are excited to offer high-quality mental health counseling services in Iowa – Council Bluffs, Missouri Valley, and Atlantic. Our providers are trained and experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
I help clients work through depression, anxiety, ADHD, family conflict, blended families, contemplating and recovering from divorce, couples issues, conflicted relational concerns, narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, and career changes.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). I am trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), family systems and working through narcissistic abuse. I have worked in mental health clinics with children and adults, as a school-based therapist in schools, and in private practice. I have a network of doctors I can refer to if medication is needed.
I help clients work through depression, anxiety, ADHD, family conflict, blended families, contemplating and recovering from divorce, couples issues, conflicted relational concerns, narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, and career changes.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). I am trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), family systems and working through narcissistic abuse. I have worked in mental health clinics with children and adults, as a school-based therapist in schools, and in private practice. I have a network of doctors I can refer to if medication is needed.
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My name is William Young and I enjoy working with any individual motivated to change. I mainly work with young adults and teenagers who range in age from 13-30, but I work with older clientele as well. My best fits are male teenagers and adults. I love to work with individuals wanting to work on their femininity and masculinity.
Additionally, I have a high affinity with individuals who consider themselves nerdy
or love pop culture. I'm a nerdy counselor myself!
Hello there! Thank you for taking a look at my profile and I'm glad you're here!
My name is William Young and I enjoy working with any individual motivated to change. I mainly work with young adults and teenagers who range in age from 13-30, but I work with older clientele as well. My best fits are male teenagers and adults. I love to work with individuals wanting to work on their femininity and masculinity.
Additionally, I have a high affinity with individuals who consider themselves nerdy
or love pop culture. I'm a nerdy counselor myself!
I help narcissistic gaslighting survivors.
How can I tell my troubles to a stranger? What will they think of me? Part of mental health therapy is creating a safe space for people to come to and talk about whatever they want to talk about. I believe trust is essential for successful outcomes. I've been the daughter, the spouse, the parent, and the human who is struggling with past and present challenges. It is important to me to give you the space you need. I specialize in helping narcisisstic/gaslighting survivors, autism spectrum disorder, self esteem, depression, anxiety, grief.
I help narcissistic gaslighting survivors.
How can I tell my troubles to a stranger? What will they think of me? Part of mental health therapy is creating a safe space for people to come to and talk about whatever they want to talk about. I believe trust is essential for successful outcomes. I've been the daughter, the spouse, the parent, and the human who is struggling with past and present challenges. It is important to me to give you the space you need. I specialize in helping narcisisstic/gaslighting survivors, autism spectrum disorder, self esteem, depression, anxiety, grief.
Are you looking to strengthen your relationship with yourself and/or others? To have a greater sense of purpose? To move away from avoidance, people pleasing, or habits that hold you back? Whether you seek to work on a specific goal or to focus more generally on self-exploration, I am happy you are considering working with me. I am confident that we all possess a deep capacity for healing, resiliency, and connection. I strive to learn from and integrate several theories of counseling to provide therapy that aligns with your individual needs, goals, and personality. Currently only offering telehealth.
Are you looking to strengthen your relationship with yourself and/or others? To have a greater sense of purpose? To move away from avoidance, people pleasing, or habits that hold you back? Whether you seek to work on a specific goal or to focus more generally on self-exploration, I am happy you are considering working with me. I am confident that we all possess a deep capacity for healing, resiliency, and connection. I strive to learn from and integrate several theories of counseling to provide therapy that aligns with your individual needs, goals, and personality. Currently only offering telehealth.
Hello, I am glad you are here. Life can be challenging and recognizing the need for support is a courageous first step toward healing. If you need help navigating anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief or relational difficulties, you have come to the right place. I desire to help you navigate and and carry your burdens and it would be my privilege to walk alongside you on this journey. There is hope and healing available for you.
Hello, I am glad you are here. Life can be challenging and recognizing the need for support is a courageous first step toward healing. If you need help navigating anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief or relational difficulties, you have come to the right place. I desire to help you navigate and and carry your burdens and it would be my privilege to walk alongside you on this journey. There is hope and healing available for you.
Whether you are facing life-changing circumstances, finally facing an ongoing issue and ready to change, or simply need an objective sounding board, reaching out to a therapist is a courageous step. We will work together to explore what underlies the difficulties you face and collaborate to find solutions and mechanisms for coping. In therapy we will work together to develop a trusting relationship so that you feel safe enough to express your most authentic and vulnerable self.
Whether you are facing life-changing circumstances, finally facing an ongoing issue and ready to change, or simply need an objective sounding board, reaching out to a therapist is a courageous step. We will work together to explore what underlies the difficulties you face and collaborate to find solutions and mechanisms for coping. In therapy we will work together to develop a trusting relationship so that you feel safe enough to express your most authentic and vulnerable self.
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.
Searching for help is a courageous first step to change. You may be feeling anxious or depressed. Are you looking for support in changing addictive behaviors from a non-judgmental approach? Perhaps you have experienced traumatic events that have left you feeling "stuck." Or maybe you have relationship issues and aren't sure where to go from here. Many of my clients have experienced grief and loss and simply need support working through the stages of grief. I have also served children and families. Whatever your needs, there IS hope.
Searching for help is a courageous first step to change. You may be feeling anxious or depressed. Are you looking for support in changing addictive behaviors from a non-judgmental approach? Perhaps you have experienced traumatic events that have left you feeling "stuck." Or maybe you have relationship issues and aren't sure where to go from here. Many of my clients have experienced grief and loss and simply need support working through the stages of grief. I have also served children and families. Whatever your needs, there IS hope.
Immediate Openings! Few things are more distressing than when an important relationship is not going as well as it could. Whether relationship problems are causing you stress or if you are simply struggling within yourself, I would be honored to assist you on your journey towards greater emotional and relational health. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), and am also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Additionally, I am a Myers-Briggs Certified Practitioner.
Immediate Openings! Few things are more distressing than when an important relationship is not going as well as it could. Whether relationship problems are causing you stress or if you are simply struggling within yourself, I would be honored to assist you on your journey towards greater emotional and relational health. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), and am also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Additionally, I am a Myers-Briggs Certified Practitioner.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by grief, trauma, or a deep sense of disconnection. Perhaps past experiences—like abuse, loss, or betrayal—continue to impact your relationships and self-worth. You might find yourself turning to substances or behaviors to cope, only to feel more isolated and stuck. You long for clarity, healing, and a path forward, but the weight of unresolved pain makes it hard to trust or hope.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by grief, trauma, or a deep sense of disconnection. Perhaps past experiences—like abuse, loss, or betrayal—continue to impact your relationships and self-worth. You might find yourself turning to substances or behaviors to cope, only to feel more isolated and stuck. You long for clarity, healing, and a path forward, but the weight of unresolved pain makes it hard to trust or hope.
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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.