Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Maine
I began my clinical work with non-profit and community mental health organizations where I had the honor to work with some of the most underserved families and young adults in Los Angeles County. I am new to Maine and beyond thrilled to have the chance to bring more excellent mental heath services to the East Coast! Since opening my private practice in 2017, I have developed specific expertise in working with those struggling with ADHD (adults, adolescents and families), folks in recovery, LGBTQI+ issues, codependence, and trauma focused treatment for those affected by narcissistic abuse or narcissistic family systems.
I began my clinical work with non-profit and community mental health organizations where I had the honor to work with some of the most underserved families and young adults in Los Angeles County. I am new to Maine and beyond thrilled to have the chance to bring more excellent mental heath services to the East Coast! Since opening my private practice in 2017, I have developed specific expertise in working with those struggling with ADHD (adults, adolescents and families), folks in recovery, LGBTQI+ issues, codependence, and trauma focused treatment for those affected by narcissistic abuse or narcissistic family systems.
Gwendolyne Tuttle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
The Coastal Institute has immediate openings for couples counseling, family therapy, individual therapy, and parent coaching. I am an expert in attachment trauma and use this frame to address parenting challenges and fractured families. I also work with couples and use Crucible & Gottman frames to address issues with intimacy and communication. I am also an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders. I work with my clients to understand what lead to their challenges, and create a plan to address their unique needs. I use Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT) techniques in addition to other modalities for treatment.
The Coastal Institute has immediate openings for couples counseling, family therapy, individual therapy, and parent coaching. I am an expert in attachment trauma and use this frame to address parenting challenges and fractured families. I also work with couples and use Crucible & Gottman frames to address issues with intimacy and communication. I am also an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders. I work with my clients to understand what lead to their challenges, and create a plan to address their unique needs. I use Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT) techniques in addition to other modalities for treatment.
I specialize in helping people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, and problems with interpersonal relationships. My goal with every client is to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I aim to develop a strong therapeutic relationship built on mutual-respect, empathy, authenticity, and trust. I enjoy helping people realize how their past affects the present and the value of learning to recognize, process and manage their emotions in ways that improve their functioning and quality of life.
I specialize in helping people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, and problems with interpersonal relationships. My goal with every client is to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I aim to develop a strong therapeutic relationship built on mutual-respect, empathy, authenticity, and trust. I enjoy helping people realize how their past affects the present and the value of learning to recognize, process and manage their emotions in ways that improve their functioning and quality of life.
Hello, and welcome! I am an individual therapist and I specialize in helping individuals working through difficult trauma, sex therapy, complex relationship issues, and the LGBTQ+ community. I work closely with individuals struggling with different forms of mental disorders and help my clients forge a new path forward toward healing and wholeness. My passion is in therapy, and I am humbled and grateful when people invite me to play a meaningful role in their lives.
Hello, and welcome! I am an individual therapist and I specialize in helping individuals working through difficult trauma, sex therapy, complex relationship issues, and the LGBTQ+ community. I work closely with individuals struggling with different forms of mental disorders and help my clients forge a new path forward toward healing and wholeness. My passion is in therapy, and I am humbled and grateful when people invite me to play a meaningful role in their lives.
I counsel from a wellness perspective and seek to meet my clients where they are in their personal journey.
I counsel from a wellness perspective and seek to meet my clients where they are in their personal journey.
I understand that life can be messy. Every day we struggle with the stress of work, family, financial pressures and personal doubts and fears of failure. Anxiety, depression and trauma can often times make even the simplest of tasks seem overwhelming. I understand that talking to someone unbiased and uninvolved can help to make sense of these experiences and give you a place to sort through these emotions in a private and confidential setting.
I understand that life can be messy. Every day we struggle with the stress of work, family, financial pressures and personal doubts and fears of failure. Anxiety, depression and trauma can often times make even the simplest of tasks seem overwhelming. I understand that talking to someone unbiased and uninvolved can help to make sense of these experiences and give you a place to sort through these emotions in a private and confidential setting.
Randi Bruneau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04103
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist I am genuine, compassionate, sensitive and honest. I believe that people need a safe space to be validated for their life experience wherever they are at. My passion and profession is helping people rebuild healthier foundations and having the gift of being a part of individuals healing their own life story and recreating their lives into something new. I believe it is an honor to work with my clients... The Answer for life's changes is inside you and being willing to take the journey...and its the greatest gift you can give yourself...
As a therapist I am genuine, compassionate, sensitive and honest. I believe that people need a safe space to be validated for their life experience wherever they are at. My passion and profession is helping people rebuild healthier foundations and having the gift of being a part of individuals healing their own life story and recreating their lives into something new. I believe it is an honor to work with my clients... The Answer for life's changes is inside you and being willing to take the journey...and its the greatest gift you can give yourself...
There are a lot of therapists out there, so I will make an attempt to summarize my beliefs about therapy in three succinct points. First, therapy is not always easy. Second, it is a therapist's job to challenge you. And third, therapeutic rapport is paramount to establishing effective therapy. If this is what you are looking for, I welcome you to schedule an initial appointment.
There are a lot of therapists out there, so I will make an attempt to summarize my beliefs about therapy in three succinct points. First, therapy is not always easy. Second, it is a therapist's job to challenge you. And third, therapeutic rapport is paramount to establishing effective therapy. If this is what you are looking for, I welcome you to schedule an initial appointment.
I work with both individuals and couples, helping you heal from the effects of relationship patterns that are destructive. We will work together to restore your sense of trust which will naturally lead to creating more connection and fulfillment in your life. Even in the most painful of relationship dynamics, there is a seed of opportunity for profound change.
I work with both individuals and couples, helping you heal from the effects of relationship patterns that are destructive. We will work together to restore your sense of trust which will naturally lead to creating more connection and fulfillment in your life. Even in the most painful of relationship dynamics, there is a seed of opportunity for profound change.
I am passionate about working with couples to achieve a more intimate and satisfying relationship. In therapy, I work with each individual to identify issues that are interfering in achieving these and use a strengths-based approach to support clients to develop better ways of relating. I believe that the best way to get to the root of the issue is through being open and direct with clients.
I am passionate about working with couples to achieve a more intimate and satisfying relationship. In therapy, I work with each individual to identify issues that are interfering in achieving these and use a strengths-based approach to support clients to develop better ways of relating. I believe that the best way to get to the root of the issue is through being open and direct with clients.
Are you up at night worried how divorce will impact you and/or your children? Is co-parenting becoming a nightmare with a toxic ex? Are you struggling with a narcissist in your family? I specialize in working with clients on Divorce coaching, Co-Parenting Coaching, and Relationship Coaching (including dating). Recognized by the court system for my training in the legal process of divorce (as both a parent coordinator and guardian ad litem) - I have supported hundreds of clients/couples in breaking free from toxicity and finding their best life!
Are you up at night worried how divorce will impact you and/or your children? Is co-parenting becoming a nightmare with a toxic ex? Are you struggling with a narcissist in your family? I specialize in working with clients on Divorce coaching, Co-Parenting Coaching, and Relationship Coaching (including dating). Recognized by the court system for my training in the legal process of divorce (as both a parent coordinator and guardian ad litem) - I have supported hundreds of clients/couples in breaking free from toxicity and finding their best life!
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With over twenty-five years of experience, and a strong academic background, I am able to provide treatment to individuals, couples, and families.
I am dedicated to fostering growth and adaptive development in children, adolescents, and adults in a friendly, private, and confidential atmosphere.
With over twenty-five years of experience, and a strong academic background, I am able to provide treatment to individuals, couples, and families.
I am dedicated to fostering growth and adaptive development in children, adolescents, and adults in a friendly, private, and confidential atmosphere.
My passion is helping people to excel and to find their inner potential. I provide services for people of all ages and stages of life. Children and adolescents, adults and the elderly. I use an eclectic approach, because I believe in the uniqueness of each person. My approach to clients with addiction problems is non-judgmental. We work in a cooperative manner to identify roads to success. I am currently accepting MaineCare clients for counseling, community integration, case management for children and their families, and case management for adults with mental health disorder, experiencing homelessness, and substance abuse disorder
My passion is helping people to excel and to find their inner potential. I provide services for people of all ages and stages of life. Children and adolescents, adults and the elderly. I use an eclectic approach, because I believe in the uniqueness of each person. My approach to clients with addiction problems is non-judgmental. We work in a cooperative manner to identify roads to success. I am currently accepting MaineCare clients for counseling, community integration, case management for children and their families, and case management for adults with mental health disorder, experiencing homelessness, and substance abuse disorder
Focused on healing through trauma-informed, body-based care and grounded in family systems theory, I draw on a range of counseling approaches including; psychodynamic, transpersonal, existential, expressive, mindfulness, mind-body, behavioral (DBT and CBT). Together we sojourn toward self-awareness and compassion for self. Emblematic moments from the past may have become conditioned responses to the present. We focus both on here and now and historical events. TAT (Tapas Acupressure Technique), mindfulness, sensorimotor psychotherapy and EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing help re-program stored arousal in the body.
Focused on healing through trauma-informed, body-based care and grounded in family systems theory, I draw on a range of counseling approaches including; psychodynamic, transpersonal, existential, expressive, mindfulness, mind-body, behavioral (DBT and CBT). Together we sojourn toward self-awareness and compassion for self. Emblematic moments from the past may have become conditioned responses to the present. We focus both on here and now and historical events. TAT (Tapas Acupressure Technique), mindfulness, sensorimotor psychotherapy and EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing help re-program stored arousal in the body.
I specialize in individual and couples counseling with veterans, first responders and individuals with problematic sexual behaviors/addictions. For individuals struggling with problematic sexual behaviors and addictions, I help them identify the root needs that are met through sex, porn, masturbation, infidelity or other undesired sexual behaviors as well as build skills. I work with Maine Department of Corrections to provide sex offense specific counseling to meet needs of probation or deferred dispositions. I also provide Psychosexual Risk Assessments for juveniles and adults who are required by court or probation to have one.
I specialize in individual and couples counseling with veterans, first responders and individuals with problematic sexual behaviors/addictions. For individuals struggling with problematic sexual behaviors and addictions, I help them identify the root needs that are met through sex, porn, masturbation, infidelity or other undesired sexual behaviors as well as build skills. I work with Maine Department of Corrections to provide sex offense specific counseling to meet needs of probation or deferred dispositions. I also provide Psychosexual Risk Assessments for juveniles and adults who are required by court or probation to have one.
Each person is unique and seeks therapy to find solutions to their problems. Some request short term, solution focused treatment to resolve a life or relationship situation. Others are ready to work on longer term difficulties that repeat, causing ongoing dissatisfaction. You do not need to face the challenges of your life on your own.
Each person is unique and seeks therapy to find solutions to their problems. Some request short term, solution focused treatment to resolve a life or relationship situation. Others are ready to work on longer term difficulties that repeat, causing ongoing dissatisfaction. You do not need to face the challenges of your life on your own.
I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help, especially to a complete stranger! If you are reading this, you've probably tried everything you can think of to improve your current situation on your own. My hope is you'll find something in this profile that resonates with you and prompts you to call me. Together, through a trusting therapeutic relationship, we can get to the heart of your issue. Working at your own pace, you'll begin the process of healing, and gain some important tools to keep your life in balance.
I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help, especially to a complete stranger! If you are reading this, you've probably tried everything you can think of to improve your current situation on your own. My hope is you'll find something in this profile that resonates with you and prompts you to call me. Together, through a trusting therapeutic relationship, we can get to the heart of your issue. Working at your own pace, you'll begin the process of healing, and gain some important tools to keep your life in balance.
Joseph Berlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04101
Waitlist for new clients
I seek to help clients find a greater range of freedom, creativity, and sense of possibility in their lives. I prioritize creating a space in which you will feel safe and thoughtfully engaged. Through the unique therapeutic relationship we establish, we will work to better understand the patterns and contexts that underlie your feelings, behaviors, and symptoms. I have advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy from a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital. My therapeutic stance is gentle, accepting, and curious.
I seek to help clients find a greater range of freedom, creativity, and sense of possibility in their lives. I prioritize creating a space in which you will feel safe and thoughtfully engaged. Through the unique therapeutic relationship we establish, we will work to better understand the patterns and contexts that underlie your feelings, behaviors, and symptoms. I have advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy from a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital. My therapeutic stance is gentle, accepting, and curious.
Are you looking to make a change, but don't know where to start? Maybe you have tried everything you can think of but haven't experienced relief. I can help you adjust to a life change, address mental health or substance abuse issues, or resolve past experiences getting in the way of the present. I provide clinical counseling through cultivation of insight in session with skills development to help you make practical, realistic changes now. I couple evidence-based techniques with an active, accepting, style to create a safe space to meet your individual needs and adopt lasting change.
Are you looking to make a change, but don't know where to start? Maybe you have tried everything you can think of but haven't experienced relief. I can help you adjust to a life change, address mental health or substance abuse issues, or resolve past experiences getting in the way of the present. I provide clinical counseling through cultivation of insight in session with skills development to help you make practical, realistic changes now. I couple evidence-based techniques with an active, accepting, style to create a safe space to meet your individual needs and adopt lasting change.
In person and telehealth counseling is available to adults, teens and children seeking individual or family therapy in a respectful, safe, and supportive environment. We want to work with you to understand your goals and help you develop plans and skills to achieve your goals that utilize your strengths. Our clinicians provide a broad spectrum of quality, evidence-based care . We help you resolve life stressors such as relationship issues, grief and loss, the effects of trauma, problems at home, school or work, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, attachment, anger issues, and other mental health challenges.
In person and telehealth counseling is available to adults, teens and children seeking individual or family therapy in a respectful, safe, and supportive environment. We want to work with you to understand your goals and help you develop plans and skills to achieve your goals that utilize your strengths. Our clinicians provide a broad spectrum of quality, evidence-based care . We help you resolve life stressors such as relationship issues, grief and loss, the effects of trauma, problems at home, school or work, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, attachment, anger issues, and other mental health challenges.
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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.