Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Saint Paul, MN
Many come to therapy knowing only that they are struggling to get things done, their relationships have become a source of stress rather than comfort, or they need help processing trauma, loss, or other painful experiences impacting their daily lives. Whatever your circumstances, I strive to help each person or family I work with achieve greater emotional, psychological, and social well-being, while also alleviating symptoms. I use the power of storytelling and understand that each person I work with has many, important stories to tell. I also value and work with each person's nervous system in the healing process.
Many come to therapy knowing only that they are struggling to get things done, their relationships have become a source of stress rather than comfort, or they need help processing trauma, loss, or other painful experiences impacting their daily lives. Whatever your circumstances, I strive to help each person or family I work with achieve greater emotional, psychological, and social well-being, while also alleviating symptoms. I use the power of storytelling and understand that each person I work with has many, important stories to tell. I also value and work with each person's nervous system in the healing process.
I am a therapist pursuing my doctorate in Clinical Psychology with experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, substance abuse, complex trauma, narcissistic abuse, and relationship challenges.
You can start your healing journey today! (; I integrate evidence-based approaches, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Brainspotting, yoga-informed practices, and expressive arts such as painting, music, and movement to support healing and personal growth. and expressive arts.
I am a therapist pursuing my doctorate in Clinical Psychology with experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, substance abuse, complex trauma, narcissistic abuse, and relationship challenges.
You can start your healing journey today! (; I integrate evidence-based approaches, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Brainspotting, yoga-informed practices, and expressive arts such as painting, music, and movement to support healing and personal growth. and expressive arts.
TouchingTrees Counseling and Relationship Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
From Jenni McBride McNamara, LMFT: Have you ever thought, "My ex or spouse or partner or parent or friend is driving me crazy! I can't handle this anymore!"? Have you researched narcissism or other personality disorders? If so, you've come to the right place for help. Dealing with high-conflict personalities can be exhausting, depressing, and worrisome, but seeing a therapist with experience can make a huge difference. A therapeutic relationship with someone who understands can be the catalyst for positive, sometimes unanticipated, change. You really don't have to be stuck, endure, or suffer forever.
From Jenni McBride McNamara, LMFT: Have you ever thought, "My ex or spouse or partner or parent or friend is driving me crazy! I can't handle this anymore!"? Have you researched narcissism or other personality disorders? If so, you've come to the right place for help. Dealing with high-conflict personalities can be exhausting, depressing, and worrisome, but seeing a therapist with experience can make a huge difference. A therapeutic relationship with someone who understands can be the catalyst for positive, sometimes unanticipated, change. You really don't have to be stuck, endure, or suffer forever.
Suffering. Sooner or later we all experience varying degrees of suffering. The world can be harsh and painful, especially when understanding is hard to find. Sometimes burdens become too great to carry alone. When searching for help you want someone caring to understand your struggle and unique situation. I work with people who are seeking help and treatment with life situations that are causing them distress either mentally, emotionally, physically and/or relationally.
Suffering. Sooner or later we all experience varying degrees of suffering. The world can be harsh and painful, especially when understanding is hard to find. Sometimes burdens become too great to carry alone. When searching for help you want someone caring to understand your struggle and unique situation. I work with people who are seeking help and treatment with life situations that are causing them distress either mentally, emotionally, physically and/or relationally.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready to make a meaningful change? Whether you're navigating stress, addiction, trauma, or simply seeking more clarity and balance, I’m here to support your journey. Together, we’ll explore the challenges you're facing and work toward creating a life that feels more fulfilling and aligned with your values.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready to make a meaningful change? Whether you're navigating stress, addiction, trauma, or simply seeking more clarity and balance, I’m here to support your journey. Together, we’ll explore the challenges you're facing and work toward creating a life that feels more fulfilling and aligned with your values.
I believe in therapeutic relationships as a building block toward a more just future. The world changes for the better when transformed individuals spread their healing through their interactions with others. When you invite me into your process, I bring a deep commitment to our client-therapist relationship as a fulcrum for transformative change. My responsibility is to cultivate the conditions for you to lead that process of understanding and growth.
I believe in therapeutic relationships as a building block toward a more just future. The world changes for the better when transformed individuals spread their healing through their interactions with others. When you invite me into your process, I bring a deep commitment to our client-therapist relationship as a fulcrum for transformative change. My responsibility is to cultivate the conditions for you to lead that process of understanding and growth.
We do therapy because it works. We develop treatment programs in collaboration with each individual. They are designed to be flexible and travel well into your life outside the therapy room. Treatment focuses on alleviating suffering and increasing your connection with what’s important in your life. The spirit of our approach is active and genuine. We embrace imperfection as a natural state of being and view mistakes as portals for learning. We regard humor and humility as invaluable tools and use them to change our perspectives.
We do therapy because it works. We develop treatment programs in collaboration with each individual. They are designed to be flexible and travel well into your life outside the therapy room. Treatment focuses on alleviating suffering and increasing your connection with what’s important in your life. The spirit of our approach is active and genuine. We embrace imperfection as a natural state of being and view mistakes as portals for learning. We regard humor and humility as invaluable tools and use them to change our perspectives.
I work with couples who genuinely care about one another but find themselves feeling stuck in recurring patterns of conflict, disconnection, or emotional pain. Many of the couples I see are navigating communication challenges, rebuilding trust, adjusting to major life transitions, managing parenting stress, or coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, or cultural differences that are affecting their relationship.
My practice is especially welcoming to multicultural, bilingual (English/Spanish), and LGBTQ+ couples.
I work with couples who genuinely care about one another but find themselves feeling stuck in recurring patterns of conflict, disconnection, or emotional pain. Many of the couples I see are navigating communication challenges, rebuilding trust, adjusting to major life transitions, managing parenting stress, or coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, or cultural differences that are affecting their relationship.
My practice is especially welcoming to multicultural, bilingual (English/Spanish), and LGBTQ+ couples.
However my specialty is working with clients who are experiencing or recovering from Narcissistic Abuse- many times struggling due to family of origin issues and/or childhood trauma.
Gentle Accountability. I’ll start wherever you need to and meet you where you're at Today. I'll provide a therapeutic setting where you're safe to be authentically you- with no judgement or criticism. Within this safe space, we'll work together to find some clarity and figure out what to do with the broken pieces. Then create a path of stepping stones, to guide you forward to healing.
"Courage is not having the strength to go on, it is going on when you don't have the strength". -Eleanor Roosevelt
However my specialty is working with clients who are experiencing or recovering from Narcissistic Abuse- many times struggling due to family of origin issues and/or childhood trauma.
Gentle Accountability. I’ll start wherever you need to and meet you where you're at Today. I'll provide a therapeutic setting where you're safe to be authentically you- with no judgement or criticism. Within this safe space, we'll work together to find some clarity and figure out what to do with the broken pieces. Then create a path of stepping stones, to guide you forward to healing.
"Courage is not having the strength to go on, it is going on when you don't have the strength". -Eleanor Roosevelt
People who have experienced specific traumas work well with me, as do those who have struggled for a long time with hard-to-define, deep-seated patterns of thinking, feeling and relating.
As a therapist I have some annoying tendencies. I think everything you say and do is meaningful (especially when you deny it), I always suspect you are caught up in some feeling or other about me, and I often answer questions with questions. If you can put up with it, you’ll gain a compassionate listener and ally. You’ll also quickly get a sense of the freedom and peace that can be achieved through the type of therapy I practice - psychoanalysis.
People who have experienced specific traumas work well with me, as do those who have struggled for a long time with hard-to-define, deep-seated patterns of thinking, feeling and relating.
As a therapist I have some annoying tendencies. I think everything you say and do is meaningful (especially when you deny it), I always suspect you are caught up in some feeling or other about me, and I often answer questions with questions. If you can put up with it, you’ll gain a compassionate listener and ally. You’ll also quickly get a sense of the freedom and peace that can be achieved through the type of therapy I practice - psychoanalysis.
I enjoy working with people age 16+ who curious about themselves and empathetic to others. Curiosity and empathy help to facilitate deep therapeutic work even during periods of intense suffering, inner conflict, and "stuckness". My therapeutic style is warm and compassionate. I bring a calm and relaxed energy to sessions. I strive to maintain a non-judgmental openness within the therapeutic relationship in order to cultivate a compassionate relationship with all parts of our selves. I help people diagnosed with a wide variety of conditions but am particularly interested in trauma-related diagnoses.
I enjoy working with people age 16+ who curious about themselves and empathetic to others. Curiosity and empathy help to facilitate deep therapeutic work even during periods of intense suffering, inner conflict, and "stuckness". My therapeutic style is warm and compassionate. I bring a calm and relaxed energy to sessions. I strive to maintain a non-judgmental openness within the therapeutic relationship in order to cultivate a compassionate relationship with all parts of our selves. I help people diagnosed with a wide variety of conditions but am particularly interested in trauma-related diagnoses.
Life can be overwhelming at times, and it’s not always easy to figure things out on your own. Whether you’re feeling stuck in your relationships, struggling with addiction, or searching for a deeper sense of purpose, I’m here to help. As someone with a Hispanic background, I understand the unique challenges that come with being an immigrant or the child of immigrants, and I’m passionate about creating a space where your experiences and cultural identity are valued and understood.
Life can be overwhelming at times, and it’s not always easy to figure things out on your own. Whether you’re feeling stuck in your relationships, struggling with addiction, or searching for a deeper sense of purpose, I’m here to help. As someone with a Hispanic background, I understand the unique challenges that come with being an immigrant or the child of immigrants, and I’m passionate about creating a space where your experiences and cultural identity are valued and understood.
Are you wanting to feel more in control and less overwhelmed? Sometimes feelings like guilt, depression, loneliness, shame, and fear can be painful and debilitating. As a therapist, I provide a safe, authentic, and nonjudgmental relationship in which people can address and resolve problems they are experiencing. I listen carefully and strive to be attentive, compassionate, and respectful. I partner with people collaboratively to better understand the sources of their problems so that together, we can find solutions and new possibilities for growth.
Are you wanting to feel more in control and less overwhelmed? Sometimes feelings like guilt, depression, loneliness, shame, and fear can be painful and debilitating. As a therapist, I provide a safe, authentic, and nonjudgmental relationship in which people can address and resolve problems they are experiencing. I listen carefully and strive to be attentive, compassionate, and respectful. I partner with people collaboratively to better understand the sources of their problems so that together, we can find solutions and new possibilities for growth.
At Summit Guidance Center we specialize in working with people who suffer with depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma. Empathetic understanding and action-oriented skills training underscores our treatment philosophy. We utilize a client centered approach with cognitive, behavioral, and mindfulness based strategies to strengthen clients' adaptive response to difficult emotions and events.
At Summit Guidance Center we specialize in working with people who suffer with depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma. Empathetic understanding and action-oriented skills training underscores our treatment philosophy. We utilize a client centered approach with cognitive, behavioral, and mindfulness based strategies to strengthen clients' adaptive response to difficult emotions and events.
Colleen Imholte
Marriage & Family Therapist, LAMFT
2 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55116
Waitlist for new clients
Relationships have the potential to be great sources of meaning and connection, and yet, sometimes they can be confusing and stressful. Together we can name, process, and explore things that may keep you feeling stuck, like systemic barriers, abuse, traumatic experiences, relationship patterns, and self-limiting beliefs. I provide respectful curiosity to help clients strengthen bonds and gain clarity around their relationship norms and expectations, as well as establish their own sense of personal responsibility. I am especially drawn to supporting caregivers of all kinds, including physicians, nurses, parents, and other therapists.
Relationships have the potential to be great sources of meaning and connection, and yet, sometimes they can be confusing and stressful. Together we can name, process, and explore things that may keep you feeling stuck, like systemic barriers, abuse, traumatic experiences, relationship patterns, and self-limiting beliefs. I provide respectful curiosity to help clients strengthen bonds and gain clarity around their relationship norms and expectations, as well as establish their own sense of personal responsibility. I am especially drawn to supporting caregivers of all kinds, including physicians, nurses, parents, and other therapists.
You've probably been told to "think positive". You've heard you shouldn't be so hard on yourself. You've heard you should smile more and stop dwelling on the past, or calm down and stop worrying about the future. You've tried your best, but it seems like no one can tell you how to actually do these things. You want to live a full, rich, and meaningful life, to feel good at what you do, to belong in community, to love and be loved— but all of this seems like it has to wait until you've solved your current problems. Here's my radical suggestion: you already have what you need to thrive. And I'd like to help you discover it.
You've probably been told to "think positive". You've heard you shouldn't be so hard on yourself. You've heard you should smile more and stop dwelling on the past, or calm down and stop worrying about the future. You've tried your best, but it seems like no one can tell you how to actually do these things. You want to live a full, rich, and meaningful life, to feel good at what you do, to belong in community, to love and be loved— but all of this seems like it has to wait until you've solved your current problems. Here's my radical suggestion: you already have what you need to thrive. And I'd like to help you discover it.
Do you want to develop a deeper understanding of yourself? Want to break out of old patterns and live more in accordance with your values? I would love to help.
Do you want to develop a deeper understanding of yourself? Want to break out of old patterns and live more in accordance with your values? I would love to help.
Current afternoon openings. Clients often tell me they feel overwhelmed with anxiety in parenting or their marriage. They feel unable to manage daily stressors or keep up with expectations at home and work. Daily stressors feel heavy and they end up arguing with their spouse, kids or coworkers. There are evidence-based techniques that can help you feel more in control to manage conflict effectively and role model better strategies. Triggers feel awful and there are proven remedies to stop them. Together through therapy we can eliminate negative thoughts and memories that prevent you from being your best self and feeling happier.
Current afternoon openings. Clients often tell me they feel overwhelmed with anxiety in parenting or their marriage. They feel unable to manage daily stressors or keep up with expectations at home and work. Daily stressors feel heavy and they end up arguing with their spouse, kids or coworkers. There are evidence-based techniques that can help you feel more in control to manage conflict effectively and role model better strategies. Triggers feel awful and there are proven remedies to stop them. Together through therapy we can eliminate negative thoughts and memories that prevent you from being your best self and feeling happier.
Do you find it difficult to be kind to yourself? Do you feel as if your creativity is stifled? Do your relationships feel unmanageable? Perhaps you have been told you are too sensitive or that you think too much. You don't need to keep it inside. I know how important it is to feel seen and heard without judgement. I am good at identifying hidden strengths... strengths you may discount due to self-criticism and emotional pain. We can work together to help you love yourself so that you may be able to fully experience the love of others, accomplish the things you hope to accomplish, and gain a more positive perspective on your life.
Do you find it difficult to be kind to yourself? Do you feel as if your creativity is stifled? Do your relationships feel unmanageable? Perhaps you have been told you are too sensitive or that you think too much. You don't need to keep it inside. I know how important it is to feel seen and heard without judgement. I am good at identifying hidden strengths... strengths you may discount due to self-criticism and emotional pain. We can work together to help you love yourself so that you may be able to fully experience the love of others, accomplish the things you hope to accomplish, and gain a more positive perspective on your life.
The New Year is here - it's time to take action. Aren't you tired of being miserable, depressed, sad, anxious, or just simply being unhappy with your life? Let this be your year to change and learn how to be happy and content and stop sabotaging your life. How about learning to do things differently so that you just don't keep creating the same dynamics. I am a down-to-earth, straight-forward psychologist. I am well-versed in treating a wide variety of disorders and mental health issues and I am comfortable working with individuals from a variety of professions.
Fastest way to reach me is via email!
The New Year is here - it's time to take action. Aren't you tired of being miserable, depressed, sad, anxious, or just simply being unhappy with your life? Let this be your year to change and learn how to be happy and content and stop sabotaging your life. How about learning to do things differently so that you just don't keep creating the same dynamics. I am a down-to-earth, straight-forward psychologist. I am well-versed in treating a wide variety of disorders and mental health issues and I am comfortable working with individuals from a variety of professions.
Fastest way to reach me is via email!
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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.