Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Chapel Hill, NC
I do therapy on a farm with baby bunnies! Animals and nature can make the hard things a little easier.
I believe in ease, in finding the possibilities within pain for transformation, and joy. I work well with creative, sensitive, neurodivegent folks who may also be struggling with identity, meaning-making, and mood instability. Perhaps you are navigating the gap between your great insight and the depth of your suffering. I bring creativity, humor, and honesty to the process of bridging this gap while using an affirming, disability justice lens.
I do therapy on a farm with baby bunnies! Animals and nature can make the hard things a little easier.
I believe in ease, in finding the possibilities within pain for transformation, and joy. I work well with creative, sensitive, neurodivegent folks who may also be struggling with identity, meaning-making, and mood instability. Perhaps you are navigating the gap between your great insight and the depth of your suffering. I bring creativity, humor, and honesty to the process of bridging this gap while using an affirming, disability justice lens.
As a depth therapy practice, we are committed to overcoming the discontent that is the source of fractured selves, families, and communities. Awareness of and compassion for one's own self and for others requires the growth of emotional intelligence. Therapists at CPFS have experienced in our own journeys how the difficult work of self-confrontation can lead to greater resilience, humility, love, and industry. We work to build strong voices, accepting homes, and caring communities.
As a depth therapy practice, we are committed to overcoming the discontent that is the source of fractured selves, families, and communities. Awareness of and compassion for one's own self and for others requires the growth of emotional intelligence. Therapists at CPFS have experienced in our own journeys how the difficult work of self-confrontation can lead to greater resilience, humility, love, and industry. We work to build strong voices, accepting homes, and caring communities.
I meet with adults for both individual therapy and marital/couple therapy. I see therapy as a way to become more aware of yourself and your interactions with the world; to update anachronistic self-concepts and to develop perspective on the trajectory of your life. When feeling accepted, we can shine a light on some of the darker corners of our lives, express novel thoughts and feelings, and become more fully and more comfortably human. For those familiar with the language, my approach can perhaps be characterized as psychodynamically informed humanistic therapy. Please go to www.daviddonlon.com for more information.
I meet with adults for both individual therapy and marital/couple therapy. I see therapy as a way to become more aware of yourself and your interactions with the world; to update anachronistic self-concepts and to develop perspective on the trajectory of your life. When feeling accepted, we can shine a light on some of the darker corners of our lives, express novel thoughts and feelings, and become more fully and more comfortably human. For those familiar with the language, my approach can perhaps be characterized as psychodynamically informed humanistic therapy. Please go to www.daviddonlon.com for more information.
People often engage with therapy when life feels out of balance: there’s a sadness or disconnectedness they can’t shake, or a mind so active it seems impossible to slow down; there are problems with romantic or sexual desire; there are questions about who one is, what one wants, or even how to want in the first place. My approach to therapy is primarily psychoanalytic. I listen closely to language, helping people hear and understand themselves in radically new ways. I also work to help people discover more intentional and effective modes of relating — to thought, emotion, physiology, and other people.
People often engage with therapy when life feels out of balance: there’s a sadness or disconnectedness they can’t shake, or a mind so active it seems impossible to slow down; there are problems with romantic or sexual desire; there are questions about who one is, what one wants, or even how to want in the first place. My approach to therapy is primarily psychoanalytic. I listen closely to language, helping people hear and understand themselves in radically new ways. I also work to help people discover more intentional and effective modes of relating — to thought, emotion, physiology, and other people.
Rachel Marshall
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, ACS
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Rachel has been working with adults, children, couples,and adolescents in a mental health capacity since 2003. She tries to meet people where they are at and maintain a nonjudgmental approach to helping each person she serves in a unique and supportive way. She has been licensed since 2010 and in private practice since 2012. Rachel also received her Approved Clinical Supervisor designation in 2021 (UNCG). She has had the opportunity to train with world renowned experts in her field. In addition to creating her own personalized approach to treating trauma Rachel is also trained in the following evidence treatment modalities:
Rachel has been working with adults, children, couples,and adolescents in a mental health capacity since 2003. She tries to meet people where they are at and maintain a nonjudgmental approach to helping each person she serves in a unique and supportive way. She has been licensed since 2010 and in private practice since 2012. Rachel also received her Approved Clinical Supervisor designation in 2021 (UNCG). She has had the opportunity to train with world renowned experts in her field. In addition to creating her own personalized approach to treating trauma Rachel is also trained in the following evidence treatment modalities:
Psychotherapy is an opportunity to enhance learning about behavior, emotions, relationships, and oneself. My goal is to work through the difficulties you are experiencing now while we also build your resiliency to prevent or minimize future difficulties. I ask clients to devote time in between sessions to our work: to increase how accurately we understand your concerns and to take the therapeutic work into your everyday life. I value collaborating with you, and collaborating with other health care providers as needed. Clients often describe me as calm, warm, invested, curious and well-trained.
Psychotherapy is an opportunity to enhance learning about behavior, emotions, relationships, and oneself. My goal is to work through the difficulties you are experiencing now while we also build your resiliency to prevent or minimize future difficulties. I ask clients to devote time in between sessions to our work: to increase how accurately we understand your concerns and to take the therapeutic work into your everyday life. I value collaborating with you, and collaborating with other health care providers as needed. Clients often describe me as calm, warm, invested, curious and well-trained.
You’ve known easier times, or you know they’re out there and you’re looking for them. You're taking action to feel better in the face of challenge and that’s a big deal. You deserve the support of someone familiar with challenging times. The empathy and proactive engagement you'll come to expect in your work with me, come from a place of understanding the urgency for resolution that accompanies pain. You have the capacity to learn and grow in the ways necessary to find relief, peace of mind, connection with others, and a sense of competence in the activities that are important to you.
You’ve known easier times, or you know they’re out there and you’re looking for them. You're taking action to feel better in the face of challenge and that’s a big deal. You deserve the support of someone familiar with challenging times. The empathy and proactive engagement you'll come to expect in your work with me, come from a place of understanding the urgency for resolution that accompanies pain. You have the capacity to learn and grow in the ways necessary to find relief, peace of mind, connection with others, and a sense of competence in the activities that are important to you.
All clients are ideal to me. The journey of life places us all exactly where we need to be to heal and grow. As humans, we are exquisitely designed for this sometimes painful, sometimes joyful path. I am privileged to be able to join my clients in this work and lead them to where they want to go. I look forward to talking with you about what you would like to change in your life. For over 30 years, I have been helping a diverse clientele with a vast array of mental health, substance use, and trauma concerns in a variety of settings.
All clients are ideal to me. The journey of life places us all exactly where we need to be to heal and grow. As humans, we are exquisitely designed for this sometimes painful, sometimes joyful path. I am privileged to be able to join my clients in this work and lead them to where they want to go. I look forward to talking with you about what you would like to change in your life. For over 30 years, I have been helping a diverse clientele with a vast array of mental health, substance use, and trauma concerns in a variety of settings.
Hello, Namaste, Salaam! I’m Shanti, and I’m so glad you’re here. I practice therapy as a space of collective and integrative care, where healing is not only personal but also connected to community, culture, and the Earth.
My approach blends evidence-based mental health practices with mindfulness and restorative, ancestral traditions that honor mind, body, spirit, and environment. I believe healing happens when we feel held in safe, culturally attuned spaces that make room for our full selves.
Hello, Namaste, Salaam! I’m Shanti, and I’m so glad you’re here. I practice therapy as a space of collective and integrative care, where healing is not only personal but also connected to community, culture, and the Earth.
My approach blends evidence-based mental health practices with mindfulness and restorative, ancestral traditions that honor mind, body, spirit, and environment. I believe healing happens when we feel held in safe, culturally attuned spaces that make room for our full selves.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Feeling stuck in unhealthy cycles? Are you unable to reach your goals or sustain progress?
I provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, mood swings, relationship challenges, life transitions, and academic or work-related stress. Many of my clients are undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professionals in academic and healthcare settings.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Feeling stuck in unhealthy cycles? Are you unable to reach your goals or sustain progress?
I provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, mood swings, relationship challenges, life transitions, and academic or work-related stress. Many of my clients are undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professionals in academic and healthcare settings.
I am highly experienced with those who find themselves stuck in unproductive or damaging patterns of thinking or actions and have been unable to move forward, even with other professional help. The feedback I receive from fellow providers and clients is that I have a high success rate of treatment and recovery. I believe that outpatient psychotherapy is a process of collaboration that provides a stable, supportive environment for achieving psychological wellness. Each of us are unique and the best expert on the stressors in our daily life.
I am highly experienced with those who find themselves stuck in unproductive or damaging patterns of thinking or actions and have been unable to move forward, even with other professional help. The feedback I receive from fellow providers and clients is that I have a high success rate of treatment and recovery. I believe that outpatient psychotherapy is a process of collaboration that provides a stable, supportive environment for achieving psychological wellness. Each of us are unique and the best expert on the stressors in our daily life.
Sometimes people feel unable to move on from things that have happened in their life, stuck in their moods, jobs, or unfulfilling relationships. I work from a primarily psychodynamic point of view to help clients better understand what might be getting in the way of living the life they want. I will value working collaboratively with you to facilitate the healing process. I have extensive experience working with children, college aged individuals, adults, veterans, and seniors with short and long term interventions.
Sometimes people feel unable to move on from things that have happened in their life, stuck in their moods, jobs, or unfulfilling relationships. I work from a primarily psychodynamic point of view to help clients better understand what might be getting in the way of living the life they want. I will value working collaboratively with you to facilitate the healing process. I have extensive experience working with children, college aged individuals, adults, veterans, and seniors with short and long term interventions.
I work with executives, entrepreneurs and leaders who are struggling with relationship issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Many of my clients are high performers who have become successful despite a difficult childhood. If you are curious how therapy can help you reduce your suffering, improve your relationships, and help you heal from past traumas, I encourage you to reach out for a free consultation. I use elements of EMDR therapy in my approach. All individuals are welcome. I invite you to come as you are. I will respect, support, and encourage you during our time in therapy.
I work with executives, entrepreneurs and leaders who are struggling with relationship issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Many of my clients are high performers who have become successful despite a difficult childhood. If you are curious how therapy can help you reduce your suffering, improve your relationships, and help you heal from past traumas, I encourage you to reach out for a free consultation. I use elements of EMDR therapy in my approach. All individuals are welcome. I invite you to come as you are. I will respect, support, and encourage you during our time in therapy.
Dr. Kendra A. Surmitis
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
My name is Dr. Kendra A. Surmitis, and I provide a comfortable, private space for individuals seeking personalized counseling, psychoanalysis, and dream work. Do you wonder about the impact of your early relationships on your ability to enjoy your life and relationships today? Are you interested to learn more about your personality and avenues for greater life fulfillment? We will work together to find meaningful answers to your deepest questions while supporting your quality of life. I invite you to visit my practice website for information and to contact me directly for a complimentary consultation.
My name is Dr. Kendra A. Surmitis, and I provide a comfortable, private space for individuals seeking personalized counseling, psychoanalysis, and dream work. Do you wonder about the impact of your early relationships on your ability to enjoy your life and relationships today? Are you interested to learn more about your personality and avenues for greater life fulfillment? We will work together to find meaningful answers to your deepest questions while supporting your quality of life. I invite you to visit my practice website for information and to contact me directly for a complimentary consultation.
If you're feeling depressed, anxious, bad about yourself, stuck in a bad relationship, violated, are grieving, have a narcissistic or borderline parent, have been religiously abused, or are recently separated/divorced, I can help.
You're anxious. All you want is a safe space. But the horrors continue. How will this 2026 be any different than 2025? You're ready to find a place where you can say how you're really doing. You're determined now; you've made the decision to take care of yourself...AND you know you want some help doing it. What if you could connect to someone who could truly see how you're doing and not pass judgment? And what if having someone wisely walk with you will help your life improve?
If you're feeling depressed, anxious, bad about yourself, stuck in a bad relationship, violated, are grieving, have a narcissistic or borderline parent, have been religiously abused, or are recently separated/divorced, I can help.
You're anxious. All you want is a safe space. But the horrors continue. How will this 2026 be any different than 2025? You're ready to find a place where you can say how you're really doing. You're determined now; you've made the decision to take care of yourself...AND you know you want some help doing it. What if you could connect to someone who could truly see how you're doing and not pass judgment? And what if having someone wisely walk with you will help your life improve?
I am eager to hear your unique life story and how it has brought you to where you are today. As we work together, discussing meaningful events in your life, and bringing insight to them, positive changes start to occur. I respect your pacing and goals and do my best to get you where you want to be. I believe that therapy works best when both parties are active, trying to understand what ales you, and how to heal and move forward in life with greater satisfaction and joy.
I am eager to hear your unique life story and how it has brought you to where you are today. As we work together, discussing meaningful events in your life, and bringing insight to them, positive changes start to occur. I respect your pacing and goals and do my best to get you where you want to be. I believe that therapy works best when both parties are active, trying to understand what ales you, and how to heal and move forward in life with greater satisfaction and joy.
The goal of Psychotherapy is to feel and function better in the world. That's what I help my clients do. I have been in practice for 40+ years, and have trained broadly and deeply in experiential, interpersonal and couples therapy.
Before I was a psychologist, I was a nurse, and offer that background in helping as well. I bring the wisdom and insight of years of practice and life experience.
My passion is working with couples. I have a track record of successful results in this area.
I also enjoy working with individuals in response to depression, anxiety, life transitions, existential and spiritual issues.
The goal of Psychotherapy is to feel and function better in the world. That's what I help my clients do. I have been in practice for 40+ years, and have trained broadly and deeply in experiential, interpersonal and couples therapy.
Before I was a psychologist, I was a nurse, and offer that background in helping as well. I bring the wisdom and insight of years of practice and life experience.
My passion is working with couples. I have a track record of successful results in this area.
I also enjoy working with individuals in response to depression, anxiety, life transitions, existential and spiritual issues.
If you are at a place where you are experiencing some difficulties in life, you do not have to stay in that place. I offer a wide variety of knowledge, experience, compassion, and empathy into my time with others. I enjoy infusing my work with a lot of humor, and creativity, while embracing the holistic model of the mind/body connection.
If you are at a place where you are experiencing some difficulties in life, you do not have to stay in that place. I offer a wide variety of knowledge, experience, compassion, and empathy into my time with others. I enjoy infusing my work with a lot of humor, and creativity, while embracing the holistic model of the mind/body connection.
The Southeast Institute is a nonprofit educational institute offering both continuing education (CEUs) workshops and training programs in psychotherapy for mental health professionals, and direct clinical services. The Southeast Institute has earned respect and recognition for its excellence in training and its continued commitment to developing effective models for individual and social change. The primary modalities we use and offer certification in are Transactional Analysis, Redecision Therapy, Trauma Resolution Energy Therapy, and Personality Focused Treatment..
The Southeast Institute is a nonprofit educational institute offering both continuing education (CEUs) workshops and training programs in psychotherapy for mental health professionals, and direct clinical services. The Southeast Institute has earned respect and recognition for its excellence in training and its continued commitment to developing effective models for individual and social change. The primary modalities we use and offer certification in are Transactional Analysis, Redecision Therapy, Trauma Resolution Energy Therapy, and Personality Focused Treatment..
I specialize in relationship issues, codependency, anxiety, life transitions, familial stress, and recovery from narcissistic or antagonistic abuse.
I provide relationship support for individuals and couples, from addressing ruptures like affairs, to everyday communication struggles and feelings of disconnection. Couples counseling can feel scary, but my goal is to provide a reliable space where you build honest, loving, and secure ways to explore, reconnect, grow, and understand each other more deeply.
I specialize in relationship issues, codependency, anxiety, life transitions, familial stress, and recovery from narcissistic or antagonistic abuse.
I provide relationship support for individuals and couples, from addressing ruptures like affairs, to everyday communication struggles and feelings of disconnection. Couples counseling can feel scary, but my goal is to provide a reliable space where you build honest, loving, and secure ways to explore, reconnect, grow, and understand each other more deeply.
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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.