Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Topsail Beach, NC

Congratulations! You've finally made the important decision to seek professional support. Search no further. As an experienced and compassionate therapist, I've spent the past 35 years in successful clinical practice, building strong relationships with clients who trust me to listen respectfully and intervene effectively as we work together to resolve their problems. Skilled in diagnosis and treatment of the full range of psychiatric disorders, I also provide non-medical treatment such as relationship counseling, stress management, parent education, and skill-building across a full spectrum of everyday life concerns.

Putting your mental health as a priority can be a challenge. We all have many responsibilities that take up our time and attention. Maybe you’re a parent dealing with the daily tasks and grind of your family. Or perhaps you’re someone who has been feeling anxious and triggered by your partner because of the stressors of your job. If you have ever felt like life is a slippery slope and you’re losing your grip, you are not alone! I specialize in relationships. It can be the relationship you have with your family, or the one you have with yourself. Maybe it’s even the relationship you have with work.

Hello, I’m so glad you are here! Reaching out for help can be a difficult decision whether it’s for yourself or a loved one. I commend you on your choice to work towards a healthier life. I provide an accepting and comfortable environment where you feel safe to discuss difficult topics. As a clinical social worker, I am client-focused and realize that you are the expert in your life. I want to support you in working through difficulties and enhancing your strengths as you prepare for a brighter future.

Are experiences from your past affecting your self-esteem and relationships? Do you wake up feeling overwhelmed, unhappy, stuck, and unsure how to move forward? I want you to know, I hear you and there is hope. I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, Relationship difficulties, ADHD, Codependency, Adoption and Narcissistic Abuse. I welcome you as you are, providing compassion for healing and self-acceptance. You are the expert of you! Together we will get to know the parts of you that need to be heard! Empowering you to find the courage to step into your confident and authentic self!

My therapeutic approach is one of actively engaging with clients, and I use a mix of the most recent literature and evidence-based interventions, collaboration with other providers, and your own goals to develop an effective and meaningful treatment plan. As a client, you can expect sessions to be challenging and engaging. I practice from a place of compassion and believe that anything done in the spirit of treating others with dignity, kindness, and respect will lead to developing the valued life you both want and deserve!

Feeling broken or overwhelmed? I understand. I've done much research on addiction, codependency & adult children from dysfunctional families. It is possible to overcome barriers to intimacy and learn why we repeat the same relationship mistakes over and over again in new relationships or why we choose unhealthy people. We can change and think differently. It takes effort and accountability, but there is help and hope. Learn from your past. Don't continue to be its victim and let the past determine your future. I work with mental health and all kinds of addictions (substances and behavioral). Let's talk. Live life!

Drawing from my experiences in culturally diverse communities across the globe, I strive to create a safe space in which your values and beliefs form the foundation of our therapeutic relationship. By pairing your interests, preferences, and strengths with my background in modalities such as CBT, DBT, CPT, ACT, and expressive arts therapy, we’ll work together to craft an approach that works for you. No matter what’s going on in your life that’s led you to seek therapy, we can figure this out together. You don’t have to do it alone.

Let us therapist-client "match-make" you! Finding the right therapist can feel daunting if not nearly impossible. Let our trained staff help match-make you with the best therapist for you. They consider things like: reason for coming in, age, therapist and client personality, insurance, schedule, and client preference when selecting a therapist. Give us a call today and allow us assist in matching you!

Today is a great day to begin or continue your path to mental well-being. I have been in practice for over 7 years and have a strong passion for working with others along this journey. Life's challenges can be overwhelming at times and you and I can work together to navigate these challenges in a supportive effort as I believe in a holistic and collaborative approach to therapy and will work with you based on your unique needs.

Something - some event / loneliness /feeling like a fraud / feeling like something is missing - brought you to look for a resource at this particular time. Wondering "what's wrong with me" What is the message in the difficulty you are having? The answers lie within that message. It is in discovering - or rediscovering - of who you are that you need. It is finding out and getting back to who you genuinely are - only then can you live authentically. Only then can you see your way through. Don't change into someone else. Find - rediscover - your own goodness - your own strengths. Rediscover who YOU are and be that fully.

Our intrinsic need to adapt and evolve is a double-edge sword. We have developed coping skills that helps us survive external demands, modern society poses a threat to our way of living because we have not been able to catch up. We still behave the way we did thousands of years ago because we have not learned to discriminate between past and present. Let's explore the causes and mechanisms that make your problems what they and create a plan to confront and resolve those issues to protect your mental health. I use an integrative approach to therapy that I call Behavioral Medicine.

I specialize in treating relationships. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families seeking fulfilling, peaceful lives. The majority of clients are individuals and couples seeking answers to have better, more meaningful relationships. Therapy starts withy understanding current struggles in a "systems" framework. We look at patterns; of affection, conflict, repair, relating, reacting. Common issues include: communication, infidelity, feeling a lack of respect, divorce, parent/child discord, and relational harmony goals. Therapy is provided with warmth, thoughtfulness and empathy.

Life can knock you down and keep you there if you let it. I have been a social worker for 18 years, working alongside children and families to preserve wholeness and solidity while providing coping skills, intervention, and case management. I believe for every storm in our life, there is a bright rainbow at the end. Sometimes, we need a nonjudgmental person to lend an ear while discussing our past traumas, hurt, and issues we have endured. Therapy should be focusing on the healing of the past and moving forward to become the best version of ourselves, find our purpose and live it to the fullest.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, physically and emotionally drained, stuck and you don’t know what to do or where to turn next? Moving forward can sometimes feel daunting but you can do it. Begin to take back your power today! You can learn to manage the chaos, calm those defeating thoughts, ease the tension in your body and begin to feel positive. Your story has a purpose and is as unique as you are, we will work together to create a tailored therapy experience to meet your goals using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), somatic bodywork, and traditional talk therapy.

I'm so glad you're here! Taking the first steps towards unraveling generational trauma and shedding patterns that no longer serve you can feel overwhelming. But here's the thing: you've already achieved something remarkable by simply being here. I want to be your guide on this path of self-discovery and transformation. Together we will expand your self-awareness, address negative core beliefs, and heal past wounds that are still impacting the present moment so you're able to grow into your best self. My goal is to empower you and to help you develop the coping skills necessary to navigate life's challenges.

I believe individuals, couples, & families can adjust their thinking, behaviors, & patterns to improve their lives and relationships. My approach is compassionate yet honest & straightforward. I teach healthy patterns to replace negative ones. I take a pro-relationship, trauma informed, approach to all relationships, helping people and their loved ones make changes in order to feel closer and happier together. Feel free to reach out via email or phone at any time w/ questions or to schedule an appt. I am accepting new clients and offer day & evening virtual hours M-F. Sessions & paperwork are facilitated via confidential web-portal.

Oceanside Counseling was created to give you hope and to help you feel listened to and supported in your pursuit of health and healing. At Oceanside you are not just another number. Your mental health matters to us and we value and treat you like we would want to be treated ourselves. Recent events have increased stress for people throughout the world and many people are struggling with overwhelming emotions and fears. If you are in need, please reach out to us. We are currently providing virtual services (video/telephone) to anyone living in North Carolina and we are accepting new patients.

We offer an inviting environment to help you work through the discomforts of life. We take pride in our loyal relationships with our clients. Our counselors provide options to maintain continuity in scheduling and allow for your time to be utilized respectfully. Come on in, grab a cup of coffee, kick off your shoes, and we'll help you get to where you want to be.

The most helpful psychotherapy is a collaborative respectful relationship that honors your innate healing abilities. I will create a safe space for you to explore situations that are currently hindering you from living the life you desire. These might include past or recent traumatic experiences, behaviors that feel compulsive and/or harmful, life transitions, societal pressures, or the desire to "have it all together." Sometimes we seek relief in the wrong places which leaves us emotionally burnt out and seeking answers externally when the key to change is within.