Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in West Orange, NJ
When I first began my practice, I thought that the most important word in marriage was love. A few years later, I changed my mind and concluded that the most important word in marriage was trust. After yet another few years, I changed my mind once again and decided that the most important word in marriage was vulnerability. While I still think today that vulnerability is the most essential component in an intimate partnership, I believe that it needs to be viewed through an attachment lens and can only be exercised in a safe environment. In my practice, I try to create a warm and safe environment where vulnerability thrives.
When I first began my practice, I thought that the most important word in marriage was love. A few years later, I changed my mind and concluded that the most important word in marriage was trust. After yet another few years, I changed my mind once again and decided that the most important word in marriage was vulnerability. While I still think today that vulnerability is the most essential component in an intimate partnership, I believe that it needs to be viewed through an attachment lens and can only be exercised in a safe environment. In my practice, I try to create a warm and safe environment where vulnerability thrives.
I’m a seasoned therapist who has worked with PTSD, narcissistic relationships, anxiety, dissociation, mood problems and more.
I use many tools, including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, relational communication, positive thinking, spirituality and specialized trauma approaches (EMDR). I am a Clinical Member of the AAMFT and EMDR trauma clinician (Level 2). I also offer consultation services for businesses, organizations, corporations. I see thru the lenses of several layers.
I’m a seasoned therapist who has worked with PTSD, narcissistic relationships, anxiety, dissociation, mood problems and more.
I use many tools, including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, relational communication, positive thinking, spirituality and specialized trauma approaches (EMDR). I am a Clinical Member of the AAMFT and EMDR trauma clinician (Level 2). I also offer consultation services for businesses, organizations, corporations. I see thru the lenses of several layers.
My most successfull work has been with clients struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, unresolved grief and all types of boundary issues including: assertiveness training, power/control issues, dependent personality, parenting, co-dependency and conflict resolution. Marital therapy and interpersonal relationship issues are also a specialty which includes work, peer, dating and family issues. People need support, guidance and a working connection with a professional who has experience and can help them navigate through life's struggles. I help people untangle knots and long held beliefs that are holding them back.
My most successfull work has been with clients struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, unresolved grief and all types of boundary issues including: assertiveness training, power/control issues, dependent personality, parenting, co-dependency and conflict resolution. Marital therapy and interpersonal relationship issues are also a specialty which includes work, peer, dating and family issues. People need support, guidance and a working connection with a professional who has experience and can help them navigate through life's struggles. I help people untangle knots and long held beliefs that are holding them back.
Hello there brave one! My diverse background and experience enables me to be very comfortable counseling different groups of people. My passion is to help you restore your inner peace with your thoughts and feelings. I aim to strengthen you by building awareness and resiliency as you face life’s challenges. Providing meaningful and effective clinical interventions/treatments through individual and/ or group therapy will transform lives, empower, and instill hope in the lives of each individual.
Hello there brave one! My diverse background and experience enables me to be very comfortable counseling different groups of people. My passion is to help you restore your inner peace with your thoughts and feelings. I aim to strengthen you by building awareness and resiliency as you face life’s challenges. Providing meaningful and effective clinical interventions/treatments through individual and/ or group therapy will transform lives, empower, and instill hope in the lives of each individual.
If you are struggling with feelings of depression, relationship issues, marital stress, job loss, anxiety, or other life challenges, feel free to contact me. I am a warm, respectful, experienced clinician who brings 30+ years of practice in consulting confidentially with a wide variety of people. You will find me to be open and caring and my office a safe and inviting place to talk. I am most effective with people who are thoughtful and willing to look inside themselves.
If you are struggling with feelings of depression, relationship issues, marital stress, job loss, anxiety, or other life challenges, feel free to contact me. I am a warm, respectful, experienced clinician who brings 30+ years of practice in consulting confidentially with a wide variety of people. You will find me to be open and caring and my office a safe and inviting place to talk. I am most effective with people who are thoughtful and willing to look inside themselves.
I am here to listen and understand your distress, clarify your goals and support you in the process of changing feelings and interactions. You will find me easy to talk to, deeply caring, motivating and empowering. I treat adults and children who struggle with anxiety and depression, issues of self esteem , medical crisis, career related issues and adjustment to major life transitions. A large part of my practice focuses on relationship problems with significant others, intimacy and sexuality, parenting to children and adolescents. I specialize in supporting families in crisis due to divorce, substance abuse or financial crisis.
I am here to listen and understand your distress, clarify your goals and support you in the process of changing feelings and interactions. You will find me easy to talk to, deeply caring, motivating and empowering. I treat adults and children who struggle with anxiety and depression, issues of self esteem , medical crisis, career related issues and adjustment to major life transitions. A large part of my practice focuses on relationship problems with significant others, intimacy and sexuality, parenting to children and adolescents. I specialize in supporting families in crisis due to divorce, substance abuse or financial crisis.
My mission is to empower individuals and families impacted by substance abuse. My ideal clients are those seeking hope, healing, and transformation through compassionate support. Whether you’re navigating recovery, supporting a loved one, or rebuilding family dynamics, I provide tailored guidance to foster resilience and lasting change. With empathy and expertise, I help clients overcome challenges, rebuild trust, and create healthier futures. If you or your family are affected by substance abuse and ready for a supportive partnership, I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey to recovery and renewal. Healing happens here.
My mission is to empower individuals and families impacted by substance abuse. My ideal clients are those seeking hope, healing, and transformation through compassionate support. Whether you’re navigating recovery, supporting a loved one, or rebuilding family dynamics, I provide tailored guidance to foster resilience and lasting change. With empathy and expertise, I help clients overcome challenges, rebuild trust, and create healthier futures. If you or your family are affected by substance abuse and ready for a supportive partnership, I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey to recovery and renewal. Healing happens here.
Far too often we are weighed down by heavy emotions; intrusive thoughts and conditioned patterns. Through my varied experience, I have been able to witness firsthand-that even in the most dire circumstances positive change is possible.
My philosophy is to provide you with patience; positivity and pragmatism while varying the therapeutic approach to fit your current needs. To foster motivation and facilitate insight, I utilize a combination of strength-based techniques. I also believe in the significance of incorporating your interests and creativity (e.g. art, music, theatre and humor) into sessions.
Far too often we are weighed down by heavy emotions; intrusive thoughts and conditioned patterns. Through my varied experience, I have been able to witness firsthand-that even in the most dire circumstances positive change is possible.
My philosophy is to provide you with patience; positivity and pragmatism while varying the therapeutic approach to fit your current needs. To foster motivation and facilitate insight, I utilize a combination of strength-based techniques. I also believe in the significance of incorporating your interests and creativity (e.g. art, music, theatre and humor) into sessions.
Life can often be overwhelming, and incredibly difficult to navigate. At times it seems like everyone else is moving forward while you’re just stuck in the exact same place. You're tired of living with negative thoughts, constant anxiety and self loathing. You may be in a relationship but have the lost the spark and are fighting and you don’t know where it went or how to get it back. Perhaps you feel misunderstood by those around you and have trouble articulating what you are feeling. You want someone to truly understand the complex person that you are. If this struggle sounds familiar I might just be the person that can help you.
Life can often be overwhelming, and incredibly difficult to navigate. At times it seems like everyone else is moving forward while you’re just stuck in the exact same place. You're tired of living with negative thoughts, constant anxiety and self loathing. You may be in a relationship but have the lost the spark and are fighting and you don’t know where it went or how to get it back. Perhaps you feel misunderstood by those around you and have trouble articulating what you are feeling. You want someone to truly understand the complex person that you are. If this struggle sounds familiar I might just be the person that can help you.
Finding freedom from an eating disorder is absolutely possible.
I work with adults and teens navigating Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, ARFID, and the mental health challenges that come alongside them. With over a decade of experience, my work centers on one belief: you shouldn’t have to carry constant worry and shame.
When it feels like no one truly “gets it,” it’s time for something different. Real change happens when empathy meets strength—when understanding runs deep and hope feels tangible.
If you’re ready for an approach rooted in possibility and genuine connection, I’d be honored to walk this path with you. Let’s talk.
Finding freedom from an eating disorder is absolutely possible.
I work with adults and teens navigating Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, ARFID, and the mental health challenges that come alongside them. With over a decade of experience, my work centers on one belief: you shouldn’t have to carry constant worry and shame.
When it feels like no one truly “gets it,” it’s time for something different. Real change happens when empathy meets strength—when understanding runs deep and hope feels tangible.
If you’re ready for an approach rooted in possibility and genuine connection, I’d be honored to walk this path with you. Let’s talk.
I have over 25 yrs as a psychotherapist working with adolescents, adults and couples. With a strong therapeutic relationship I will help you explore the areas of your life that are creating challenges and difficulties, developing the insight necessary to find fulfillment and meaning in your life and relationships. I have expertise in working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, and relationship difficulties. My work with adolescents focuses on building self esteem and resilience, as well as creating healthy coping skills to manage stress and anxiety.
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I have over 25 yrs as a psychotherapist working with adolescents, adults and couples. With a strong therapeutic relationship I will help you explore the areas of your life that are creating challenges and difficulties, developing the insight necessary to find fulfillment and meaning in your life and relationships. I have expertise in working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, and relationship difficulties. My work with adolescents focuses on building self esteem and resilience, as well as creating healthy coping skills to manage stress and anxiety.
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I am passionate about working with men and women ages 18 years-old to older adults who are navigating life’s challenges, who feel blue, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, angry, who are not able to concentrate in college or at the workplace, who are unsettled due to their trauma and utilize bad coping skills. I help individuals grow while they feel stuck and shut down. I provide various forms of therapeutic treatment, not just talk therapy. My specialized experience and trainings are broad from: Gottman Marriage/Couples L1 L2 Psycho-education, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, Trauma, Gestalt , Hypnosis, Yoga, and Holistic Treatments.
I am passionate about working with men and women ages 18 years-old to older adults who are navigating life’s challenges, who feel blue, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, angry, who are not able to concentrate in college or at the workplace, who are unsettled due to their trauma and utilize bad coping skills. I help individuals grow while they feel stuck and shut down. I provide various forms of therapeutic treatment, not just talk therapy. My specialized experience and trainings are broad from: Gottman Marriage/Couples L1 L2 Psycho-education, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, Trauma, Gestalt , Hypnosis, Yoga, and Holistic Treatments.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples struggling with their relationships, dealing with trauma, and coping with feelings of stress, anger, depression, and anxiety. Regardless of the challenge, I believe the most important piece of therapy is the tailoring of the treatment to the unique needs of the persons involved. My vast experience in a wide variety of psychotherapeutic techniques allows me, as your therapist, to develop a course of treatment that will assist you on your journey to personal growth and transformative change.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples struggling with their relationships, dealing with trauma, and coping with feelings of stress, anger, depression, and anxiety. Regardless of the challenge, I believe the most important piece of therapy is the tailoring of the treatment to the unique needs of the persons involved. My vast experience in a wide variety of psychotherapeutic techniques allows me, as your therapist, to develop a course of treatment that will assist you on your journey to personal growth and transformative change.
Inevitably, in our life-time we all encounter profound disappointments, traumatic events and unmet needs. These experiences may cause physical and emotional symptoms such as; pain, excessive anger, fear, anxiety and depression. I am driven by a deep sense of commitment to help you work through your experiences, to help develop coping strategies, to identify patterns which block you from achieving your goals, and to empower you to lead a more fulfilling life.
Inevitably, in our life-time we all encounter profound disappointments, traumatic events and unmet needs. These experiences may cause physical and emotional symptoms such as; pain, excessive anger, fear, anxiety and depression. I am driven by a deep sense of commitment to help you work through your experiences, to help develop coping strategies, to identify patterns which block you from achieving your goals, and to empower you to lead a more fulfilling life.
I specialize in both clinical psychology and neuropsychology with extensive experience treating adolescents and adults with psychiatric disabilities, anxiety, depression, couples and marital conflict, and geriatric issues. I also provide neuropsychological assessment of older children, adolescents and adults dealing with a host of issues including ADD, specific learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and dementia. I have an extensive background in vocational rehabilitation and can provide related assistance via evaluation and recommendations, related counseling and linkage to relevant services.
I specialize in both clinical psychology and neuropsychology with extensive experience treating adolescents and adults with psychiatric disabilities, anxiety, depression, couples and marital conflict, and geriatric issues. I also provide neuropsychological assessment of older children, adolescents and adults dealing with a host of issues including ADD, specific learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and dementia. I have an extensive background in vocational rehabilitation and can provide related assistance via evaluation and recommendations, related counseling and linkage to relevant services.
Connecting with a caring, experienced therapist can unlock change. I can help you to identify patterns that keep you stuck in unsatisfying relationships, behaviors and images of yourself, which can give you more control over your life and help you to reach your full potential. The relationship that you and I will develop can help you to heal and move forward.
Connecting with a caring, experienced therapist can unlock change. I can help you to identify patterns that keep you stuck in unsatisfying relationships, behaviors and images of yourself, which can give you more control over your life and help you to reach your full potential. The relationship that you and I will develop can help you to heal and move forward.
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My Clients are individuals, couples and or families. We deal with a range of issues including family communications, personality disorders, dependency issues, and fidelity/estrangement issues. I have been in practice for over 25 years and am licensed in New Jersey, Florida and am currently in the process of being licensed in New York. I have been in practice of over 25 years and currently meet clients only via secured telehealth (Skype, Facetime, etc.). I have also been a University Professor, Art History and am a Practicing Catholic Priest for 50 Years. The Practice is secular Marriage and Family Therapy.
My Clients are individuals, couples and or families. We deal with a range of issues including family communications, personality disorders, dependency issues, and fidelity/estrangement issues. I have been in practice for over 25 years and am licensed in New Jersey, Florida and am currently in the process of being licensed in New York. I have been in practice of over 25 years and currently meet clients only via secured telehealth (Skype, Facetime, etc.). I have also been a University Professor, Art History and am a Practicing Catholic Priest for 50 Years. The Practice is secular Marriage and Family Therapy.
I specialize in working with adult children of narcissistic and emotionally immature parents.
Every person has their unique journey to healing and self discovery. In experiencing my own life challenges, I found healing through immersing myself in mindfulness practices and looking deeper within myself. Since then, I knew my purpose was to help others heal in their life journey as well. I have since have been helping others achieve their personal goals of understanding themselves, their relationships with others, coping with their fears, and embracing new beginnings. Sessions are approached from a traditional and holistic perspective, giving consideration to the overall mind, body, spirit, and emotion of the person.
I specialize in working with adult children of narcissistic and emotionally immature parents.
Every person has their unique journey to healing and self discovery. In experiencing my own life challenges, I found healing through immersing myself in mindfulness practices and looking deeper within myself. Since then, I knew my purpose was to help others heal in their life journey as well. I have since have been helping others achieve their personal goals of understanding themselves, their relationships with others, coping with their fears, and embracing new beginnings. Sessions are approached from a traditional and holistic perspective, giving consideration to the overall mind, body, spirit, and emotion of the person.
I have a clinical sub-specialty in narcissistic and psychopathic/sociopathic personality.
I view good emotional and psychological health as boiling down to one word: perspective. With good perspective, we feel better; when we "lose perspective," we feel less well. With good perspective, we discover that our vulnerability and insecurities don't make us (or others) "weak." We accept that feeling insecure, confused, lost, scared and uncertain makes us human, not deficient. We can learn to embrace our vulnerability without shame, while addressing what impedes us from pursuing meaningful connections and goals.
I have a clinical sub-specialty in narcissistic and psychopathic/sociopathic personality.
I view good emotional and psychological health as boiling down to one word: perspective. With good perspective, we feel better; when we "lose perspective," we feel less well. With good perspective, we discover that our vulnerability and insecurities don't make us (or others) "weak." We accept that feeling insecure, confused, lost, scared and uncertain makes us human, not deficient. We can learn to embrace our vulnerability without shame, while addressing what impedes us from pursuing meaningful connections and goals.
Narcissistic Abuse Expert Vanessa M. Reiser, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Leonardo, NJ 07737
Vanessa is a trauma and dialectical behavioral therapy trained psychotherapist licensed in NY, NJ, MA and FL specializing in Narcissistic Abuse and Cult Abuse.
Vanessa is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is also certified in tele-therapy. Vanessa also worked at The Bronx High School of Science, and High School of American Studies so she has extensive experience working with youth, especially in high conflict divorce.
Vanessa is a trauma and dialectical behavioral therapy trained psychotherapist licensed in NY, NJ, MA and FL specializing in Narcissistic Abuse and Cult Abuse.
Vanessa is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is also certified in tele-therapy. Vanessa also worked at The Bronx High School of Science, and High School of American Studies so she has extensive experience working with youth, especially in high conflict divorce.
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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.