Narcissistic Personality Therapists in Wilmington, NC

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!

You've been researching topics like Gaslighting. Flying Monkeys. Narcissistic supply. Malignant narcissism. Covert Narcissism. Complex PTSD. You understand terms like scapegoating because you've lived it. You have constant anxiety and intrusive thoughts. You're hypervigilant. Your brain never shuts down. Sometimes, you might think you're dissociating. If this is you, I'm your girl. Nearly 80% of my practice is focused on helping survivors of narcissistic abuse. I can help.

I believe all individuals and couples can adjust their thinking, behaviors, and 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 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 presently accepting new clients, and offer day and evening virtual hours M-F. All sessions and paperwork are facilitated via confidential web-portal.

For the past 25 years my interest and passion is working with adults and children, families and couples to reach their goals and make positive change in their lives. Whether you are experiencing an adjustment to a new and difficult situation or have been dealing with a more complex condition for which you need help, Ms. Forris helps define the issues and develop solutions. Ms. Forris has a wide breadth of knowledge and experience over a wide spectrum of mental health problems. She has trained, mentored and supervised many therapists in community mental health, home health and public health settings.

You might be seeking therapy because you feel like no one has your back, that you just can't handle how much crap keeps pilling up on you, because you doubt your ability to manage the craziness of life, the heaviness of it, the complications of family that you love, but who don't always treat you with love and care, you feel weighed down by "failures" and unable to see your strength and successes despite surviving one hard thing after another, and often with limited or poor support. Or maybe you just feel broken and that no one else cares. The truth is most people aren't broken. They may have hearts or minds that have been sprained, but with the right treatment, they can heal. When people come to see me who feel that "no one cares about them" I'm always reminded of how important it is that AT LEAST ONE PERSON cares...and the fact that they got to my office tells me that the MOST important person they can have rooting for them in their life CARES - THEY CARE. They care enough to get the support they need. And that's the first step to widening that circle to create healthy connections so that they don't have to carry that care alone.

My name is Amee and I am an LCSW and LCASA who believes in the importance of creating a safe, non-judgmental environment in order to encourage the growth of each of my clients. I feel each person is unique in their needs and life experiences, and ensure a custom plan of treatment for each client. I enjoy incorporating creative and holistic modalities into my sessions and have a passion for working a diverse population of individuals. I recognize the courage taking this step requires, and strongly believe each person possesses the strength to grow in confidence and reshape their life.

I am a licensed therapist with 24 years of experience. I see adults struggling with a wide range of conditions, especially anxiety, depression and trauma issues. A combination of techniques are used to help clients discover their core issues and to develop skills that help them become more competent and comfortable in their lives. Among those techniques are EMDR, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral and insight oriented methods. Learning about ones self and new ways to deal with issues is a fascinating, healing and empowering experience.

My early professional years of therapy, I asked: How can I treat, cure, or change this person? Now, what can I do to create a relationship that my clients can use for their personal growth? I strive to enable people to smile again. Let's determine your needs in a private, safe, non-judgmental environment. Let me help empower you, develop a plan, stabilize, & deal with anger, sadness, anxiety, embarrassment, grief, etc. Privacy, discretion, & stability are important to your career and life. Expertise: Couples & Individual therapy, mediation/resolution, rebuilding self-esteem, guidance, getting to the root of the issues, etc.

I am passionate about strengthening marriages, helping couples find restoration from bad choices, better communication, and how to recover from the difficulty of an affair. Men and women are trapped by their addiction to pornography, and I am committed to help you find a true path to restoration and health. The sexual addiction cycle is tough but with your commitment to work hard, I will help you find healing from the devastation within your marriage and family relationships. My practice also includes helping church leaders find restoration from burn out or other struggles such as pornography or infidelity.

Loss comes in many forms and in different stages that presents challenges which can effect your life and happiness. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, sel-esteem/confodence, relationship issues, communication skills, impulse control concerns, life transition issues (e.g., divorce, job loss, retirement, care-giver support), trauma and grief, counseling can empower you and lead you towards the ability to have a life worth living and enjoying. I believe the relationship between client and therapist is essential to growth and healing. Providing a safe, nonjudgemental environment to explore your concerns and struggles.

Are your current struggles making you feel like you're treading water in the middle of the ocean? You may be feeling overwhelmed with worry, fear, sadness, anger, guilt, frustration, uncertainty, hopelessness, or helplessness. You may also be experiencing sleepless nights and disturbing negative thoughts that just won't seem to go away. You feel stuck - unable to move forward or swim back to shore. Whether these struggles stem from anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, a significant life change, a serious tragedy, or a traumatic life event, I am here to help you find your way back. *Also available for evening & Saturday appointments*

I enjoy working with a variety of clients. I specialize in addiction therapy and recovery processes for all types of addictions. However, I also treat major and minor depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, panic attacks, schizoaffective, personality disorders such as borderline and narcissism, as well as many others. I also provide marriage and family therapy. Everyone deserves a chance and an opportunity to heal on the individual basis and within the family unit. I assist clients with healing, living, and loving life again.

I help people find their courage to learn new behavior, build better relationships, embrace change, overcome negative effects of damaging life experiences, resolve grief, and transform losses into well-earned wisdom and productive action. Getting "unstuck" requires new perspectives, persistence while sorting through complexities and confusion, and practice with new skills and strategies. I strive to be kind, ethical, informative, interactive, responsive, and a rigorous "coach" who can be helpful to you.

I specialize in treating relationships. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that works with individuals, couples and families to attain more fulfilling, peaceful lives. The majority of my clientele are individuals and couples seeking ways to feel connected with their partners. Therapy begins with understanding current struggles as they relate to familial patterns. Themes include: feeling disconnected, not feeling heard or respected, parenting struggles, infidelity, consideration of separation/ divorce, parent/child discord, and ensuing emotional struggles. Therapy is provided in a warm, thoughtful, and empathic manner.

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!

I work with adults seeking to change their lives. I have considerable experience helping people alleviate anxiety and depression, as well as, other mood disorders. I find creative ways to help people heal from trauma they have experienced and to connect with the present. I enjoy helping people who need help to tackle substance use issues such as alcohol or other drugs. I also work with couples using EFT to rebuild the bond between partners and create a healthier relationship with emotions.

This is your journey and we can make it more relevant together! Being human is intrinsically connected to the need to adapt and evolve. To survive in ancestral environments, we had to develop ways to cope with external demands, but what happens when modern civilization no longer poses a threat to your survival? Perhaps the answer to many of your questions is found on this theory. During your treatment, we will explore the causes and mechanisms that make your problems what they are today, identify a plan to confront and resolve those issues, and develop better coping skills to protect you from intrusive thoughts - Welcome to therapy!

Joseph views therapy as a collaborative journey and acknowledges and honors the strengths, skills and talents embedded in each individual and family he works with.

Hi! I'm Elizabeth and I am a clinically licensed by the state of North Carolina. Committed to working with those struggling to find answers on their own, my work focuses on discovering ineffective behaviors, challenging negative belief systems and improving unhelpful habits. As a sample, I work with those who are grieving, experiencing postpartum depression/anxiety, adolescent difficulties, and children coping with divorce. Walking alongside a client to help navigate unfamiliar territories, my desire is to help clients develop strategies and goals for helping them be the best version of themselves.

I believe therapy is a way to enrich life and develop connection in a space with compassion and free of judgment. My methods involve treating the whole person, mind, body & spirit. I believe it is important to identify and process emotion, non-verbal communication, somatic expressions and unconscious processes. Memories play a part in how our brains process and store meaning to life. Misinterpreted meaning sometimes becomes internalized and leaves us with unwanted thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. As we work together we process those memories leaving undesired mind/body connections behind.