Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Knoxville, TN
You're navigating the pain of trauma, divorce, narcissistic abuse, or a major life transition—and it’s left you feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself and others.
I specialize in supporting adults navigating divorce, narcissistic abuse, and life transitions—challenges that often bring anxiety and depression. Clients come to me for a warm, compassionate space paired with effective trauma treatment. Together, we process your story, build resilience, and move toward lasting healing and meaningful connection.
You're navigating the pain of trauma, divorce, narcissistic abuse, or a major life transition—and it’s left you feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself and others.
I specialize in supporting adults navigating divorce, narcissistic abuse, and life transitions—challenges that often bring anxiety and depression. Clients come to me for a warm, compassionate space paired with effective trauma treatment. Together, we process your story, build resilience, and move toward lasting healing and meaningful connection.
I specialize in treating adults recovering from relationships with personality disordered people (Borderline PD and Narcissistic PD), complex trauma recovery, adults with ADHD and those who seek transformation.
I am an EMDR II practitioner and often pair this methodology with traditional talk therapy and Master level Reiki. EMDR allows you to process through trauma or grief, or get to the bottom of depression or anxiety in a much shorter time frame than talk therapy alone. Reiki shortens the length of time in therapy overall and softens the hard bits along the way.
I specialize in treating adults recovering from relationships with personality disordered people (Borderline PD and Narcissistic PD), complex trauma recovery, adults with ADHD and those who seek transformation.
I am an EMDR II practitioner and often pair this methodology with traditional talk therapy and Master level Reiki. EMDR allows you to process through trauma or grief, or get to the bottom of depression or anxiety in a much shorter time frame than talk therapy alone. Reiki shortens the length of time in therapy overall and softens the hard bits along the way.
I am currently in an online intensive to become a Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician.
I specialize in working with clients who are ready to heal from all types of trauma, including emotional, physical, sexual, religious, etc, and addressing any negative core beliefs or core wounds that have been holding them back from handling this life in a healthier capacity. I look forward to working with those who are LGBTQIA+ and their families as an ally and protective mama bear myself. I have experience working with individuals or families of children/youth who have engaged in or been impacted by sexual abuse or problematic sexual behaviors, especially within the same family, and need to find a place of hope.
I am currently in an online intensive to become a Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician.
I specialize in working with clients who are ready to heal from all types of trauma, including emotional, physical, sexual, religious, etc, and addressing any negative core beliefs or core wounds that have been holding them back from handling this life in a healthier capacity. I look forward to working with those who are LGBTQIA+ and their families as an ally and protective mama bear myself. I have experience working with individuals or families of children/youth who have engaged in or been impacted by sexual abuse or problematic sexual behaviors, especially within the same family, and need to find a place of hope.
The Middle Path. Intensive Outpatient
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP, C-DBT
14 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Growing up and not learning how to regulate your emotions may cause misery and suffering. We offer intensive Group, DBT and holistic therapy, 3 days a week, 3 hours a day of DBT group therapy virtual or in person from ages 11-65+, for 7.5 weeks (24 sessions). Located in East Tennessee in the cities of Knoxville, Chattanooga and Tri-Cities -Kingsport We teach the Four Core Skills of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. "DBT" which is an evidenced based treatment that teaches step by step to reduce impulsivity and reactivity. Our groups take place in a comfortable, home environment. You may self-refer on our "contact us" on our website.
Growing up and not learning how to regulate your emotions may cause misery and suffering. We offer intensive Group, DBT and holistic therapy, 3 days a week, 3 hours a day of DBT group therapy virtual or in person from ages 11-65+, for 7.5 weeks (24 sessions). Located in East Tennessee in the cities of Knoxville, Chattanooga and Tri-Cities -Kingsport We teach the Four Core Skills of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. "DBT" which is an evidenced based treatment that teaches step by step to reduce impulsivity and reactivity. Our groups take place in a comfortable, home environment. You may self-refer on our "contact us" on our website.
Dr. S. David Hall
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, LPC, MHSP, NCC
5 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Stephen "David" Hall is the clinic director and co-owner of Haven Counseling Center. Whether your struggle is with relationships, anxiety, spiritual concerns, sexual health, or just personal growth; Dr. Hall would love the chance to help you work through these difficult parts of life. Dr. Hall has a particular interest in music, movies, art, and stories in general, and tries to use the theory and craft of story as a way to help the people he works with find new ways to see their lives and possible solutions.
Dr. Stephen "David" Hall is the clinic director and co-owner of Haven Counseling Center. Whether your struggle is with relationships, anxiety, spiritual concerns, sexual health, or just personal growth; Dr. Hall would love the chance to help you work through these difficult parts of life. Dr. Hall has a particular interest in music, movies, art, and stories in general, and tries to use the theory and craft of story as a way to help the people he works with find new ways to see their lives and possible solutions.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and seeking support is a courageous first step toward healing and growth. I provide a warm, supportive space where clients of all ages can explore their thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, grief, or challenges related to adoption, my goal is to help you feel understood, empowered, and capable of creating meaningful change in your life.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and seeking support is a courageous first step toward healing and growth. I provide a warm, supportive space where clients of all ages can explore their thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, grief, or challenges related to adoption, my goal is to help you feel understood, empowered, and capable of creating meaningful change in your life.
Life is hard. And if you are here, you already feel that and know it deep down. Despite your best efforts you are still struggling, feeling unfulfilled, under nourished, not quite yourself. You don’t need self-help guides. You don’t need fixing. You need to understand yourself more fully and honestly.
Some have tried other approaches and want something deeper. Some are in a transition and need a steady place to think. What tends to matter most isn't the presenting problem — it's a willingness to look honestly at your life and take it seriously.
Life is hard. And if you are here, you already feel that and know it deep down. Despite your best efforts you are still struggling, feeling unfulfilled, under nourished, not quite yourself. You don’t need self-help guides. You don’t need fixing. You need to understand yourself more fully and honestly.
Some have tried other approaches and want something deeper. Some are in a transition and need a steady place to think. What tends to matter most isn't the presenting problem — it's a willingness to look honestly at your life and take it seriously.
My background is rooted in trauma work, informed by years of experience supporting military, first responder, and diverse civilian populations. While we all face challenges, the way we experience and respond to them is deeply personal. That’s why I believe therapy should be tailored to your needs, your goals, and your unique story. I draw from evidence‑based approaches—including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR—to create a treatment plan that fits who you are.
My background is rooted in trauma work, informed by years of experience supporting military, first responder, and diverse civilian populations. While we all face challenges, the way we experience and respond to them is deeply personal. That’s why I believe therapy should be tailored to your needs, your goals, and your unique story. I draw from evidence‑based approaches—including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR—to create a treatment plan that fits who you are.
Jocelyn Ivy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC(S), MHSP, C-PD
4 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Waitlist for new clients
I am a certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD) and I especially enjoy helping clients with personality disorders, mood disorders, relationship conflicts, trauma/PTSD, adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and survivors of narcissistic abuse.
I have always been interested in understanding the world from other people's points of view. My job as a therapist is to understand your story and how your worldview informs the way you react to life stressors. My goal is to help you utilize your own strengths and insight to feel calm, centered, and content in a world that often isn't. I enjoy working with adults of all ages, the LGBTQ/alternative lifestyle community, and I provide sex-positive treatment. A few fun facts about me that you will likely learn if we are working together: I'm a parent to 2 humans and 4 cats, I love to travel, I practice yoga, and I'm a bit of a Swiftie.
I am a certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD) and I especially enjoy helping clients with personality disorders, mood disorders, relationship conflicts, trauma/PTSD, adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and survivors of narcissistic abuse.
I have always been interested in understanding the world from other people's points of view. My job as a therapist is to understand your story and how your worldview informs the way you react to life stressors. My goal is to help you utilize your own strengths and insight to feel calm, centered, and content in a world that often isn't. I enjoy working with adults of all ages, the LGBTQ/alternative lifestyle community, and I provide sex-positive treatment. A few fun facts about me that you will likely learn if we are working together: I'm a parent to 2 humans and 4 cats, I love to travel, I practice yoga, and I'm a bit of a Swiftie.
Jillian Gatz, EMDR, Marriage and Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Knoxville, TN 37923
Openings as early as next week
As a marriage and family therapist and EMDR therapist, my goal is to help you and your family answer the question "Where are we compared to where we want to be?" I specialize in short term, solution focused therapy, with specific and attainable goals, where the overall well-being of you, your marriage, and your family is the result. Improving communication and lowering any form of distress will be a main focus. Whether it is marriage, troubled teens, your children's feelings, rebelling from school or other activities, I have experience that can help begin recovery. EMDR available and recommended.
Openings as early as next week
As a marriage and family therapist and EMDR therapist, my goal is to help you and your family answer the question "Where are we compared to where we want to be?" I specialize in short term, solution focused therapy, with specific and attainable goals, where the overall well-being of you, your marriage, and your family is the result. Improving communication and lowering any form of distress will be a main focus. Whether it is marriage, troubled teens, your children's feelings, rebelling from school or other activities, I have experience that can help begin recovery. EMDR available and recommended.
Connections Integrated Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
We believe healing and change is possible despite the challenges (or upbringings) we face. We invite you to be curious about all the possibilities that come along with recovery and restoration. Anytime we start something new, it can feel scary and overwhelming. Connection and co-regulation foster safety, awareness, and self-compassion. Our team specializes in addiction and recovery but can accomodate most referrals if it feels like a good fit. Each practitioner on our team is experienced in treating substance misuse, and each person also embodies unique training and life experience.
We believe healing and change is possible despite the challenges (or upbringings) we face. We invite you to be curious about all the possibilities that come along with recovery and restoration. Anytime we start something new, it can feel scary and overwhelming. Connection and co-regulation foster safety, awareness, and self-compassion. Our team specializes in addiction and recovery but can accomodate most referrals if it feels like a good fit. Each practitioner on our team is experienced in treating substance misuse, and each person also embodies unique training and life experience.
As a certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC), I also help individuals recover from narcissistic and emotional abuse.
Do you feel exhausted, stuck, or disconnected from yourself? Life can be overwhelming at times, and I want to help you navigate it. You may be struggling with daily stress, difficult relationships, anxiety, depression, or simply trying to find your footing during a season of change. Whatever has brought you to therapy, my goal is to provide a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and equipped to move toward healing and growth.
As a certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC), I also help individuals recover from narcissistic and emotional abuse.
Do you feel exhausted, stuck, or disconnected from yourself? Life can be overwhelming at times, and I want to help you navigate it. You may be struggling with daily stress, difficult relationships, anxiety, depression, or simply trying to find your footing during a season of change. Whatever has brought you to therapy, my goal is to provide a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and equipped to move toward healing and growth.
Navigating the twists and turns of life requires different skills at different stages. What works at 16 may fall short by the time you’re 40. Life moves fast, and adapting to its changes often means developing new coping strategies that you may not yet have. Perhaps your teenager has become distant, argumentative, or secretive, and despite your efforts to support their growing independence while maintaining a stable home base, the balance feels off. When things reach this point, seeking outside support can make all the difference. My group practice will help you navigate these uncertain waters.
Navigating the twists and turns of life requires different skills at different stages. What works at 16 may fall short by the time you’re 40. Life moves fast, and adapting to its changes often means developing new coping strategies that you may not yet have. Perhaps your teenager has become distant, argumentative, or secretive, and despite your efforts to support their growing independence while maintaining a stable home base, the balance feels off. When things reach this point, seeking outside support can make all the difference. My group practice will help you navigate these uncertain waters.
As a trained clinician and someone who has benefited from therapy myself, I know how terrifying it can be to consider going to a counselor. My goal with all of my clients is to put them at ease by caring for and accepting them just as they are, and to understand the issues they are facing. I want to know what your needs and goals are, and help you create a roadmap to accomplish your goals. I want to understand what you want, and why, so that I can tailor a treatment plan specific to your needs and expectations.
As a trained clinician and someone who has benefited from therapy myself, I know how terrifying it can be to consider going to a counselor. My goal with all of my clients is to put them at ease by caring for and accepting them just as they are, and to understand the issues they are facing. I want to know what your needs and goals are, and help you create a roadmap to accomplish your goals. I want to understand what you want, and why, so that I can tailor a treatment plan specific to your needs and expectations.
At Tango Trails, Traditional and Equine-Assisted Counseling are combined to help our clients. We believe that interaction with the natural world, and especially horses, is a great way to promote healing. Both riding and non-riding activities are used in therapy sessions. No horse experience necessary.
At Tango Trails, Traditional and Equine-Assisted Counseling are combined to help our clients. We believe that interaction with the natural world, and especially horses, is a great way to promote healing. Both riding and non-riding activities are used in therapy sessions. No horse experience necessary.
Life transitions can be complicated. Sometimes, the most exciting changes can be the most difficult. Fear of change can increase anxiety, depression, isolation, anger, panic attacks, acting out behaviors, or abuse of substances/alcohol. I work with clients aged 18+ to reduce symptoms that can often be associated with life transitions. I use cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and reality based therapies with my clients to assist in improving communication, increasing coping skills, and to enhance work, school, or home relationships.
Life transitions can be complicated. Sometimes, the most exciting changes can be the most difficult. Fear of change can increase anxiety, depression, isolation, anger, panic attacks, acting out behaviors, or abuse of substances/alcohol. I work with clients aged 18+ to reduce symptoms that can often be associated with life transitions. I use cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and reality based therapies with my clients to assist in improving communication, increasing coping skills, and to enhance work, school, or home relationships.
What if the pain you never asked for could become your greatest breakthrough? Divorce, betrayal, addiction recovery, parenting struggles, blended family chaos, healing from emotional abuse, and pressures of performance may feel impossible-but these are the battles we will win together. We've all seen it, the destruction when these very real wounds go unaddressed. As a Christian counselor, I work with adults, couples, parents, and young adults. I am private pay so your care stays fully confidential, flexible, and free from insurance limits-clear expectations from the start.
What if the pain you never asked for could become your greatest breakthrough? Divorce, betrayal, addiction recovery, parenting struggles, blended family chaos, healing from emotional abuse, and pressures of performance may feel impossible-but these are the battles we will win together. We've all seen it, the destruction when these very real wounds go unaddressed. As a Christian counselor, I work with adults, couples, parents, and young adults. I am private pay so your care stays fully confidential, flexible, and free from insurance limits-clear expectations from the start.
I enjoy working with individual adults who are looking for a space to heal, grow, and better understand themselves. My clients may be navigating the impact of trauma, struggling with emotional regulation, or simply feeling stuck. They’re seeking support, clarity, and practical tools to create meaningful change in their lives. I approach each person as a unique individual and tailor counseling to fit their specific goals, needs, and pace.
I enjoy working with individual adults who are looking for a space to heal, grow, and better understand themselves. My clients may be navigating the impact of trauma, struggling with emotional regulation, or simply feeling stuck. They’re seeking support, clarity, and practical tools to create meaningful change in their lives. I approach each person as a unique individual and tailor counseling to fit their specific goals, needs, and pace.
Dr. Smelcer has over 18 years of clinical experience specializing in treating depression, anxiety, addiction disorders including behavioral addictions, trauma, grief, sexual identity concerns, premarital, life transitions, ADHD, LGBTQ and childhood disorders. The clinical team at Lyons View Counseling is passionate about helping clients gain insight and build from their strengths to make changes that improve their overall functioning.
Dr. Smelcer has over 18 years of clinical experience specializing in treating depression, anxiety, addiction disorders including behavioral addictions, trauma, grief, sexual identity concerns, premarital, life transitions, ADHD, LGBTQ and childhood disorders. The clinical team at Lyons View Counseling is passionate about helping clients gain insight and build from their strengths to make changes that improve their overall functioning.
You can START therapy THIS week! You don't have to get on anybody's waiting list.
My first priority is to relate to each person or couple as unique. Everyone has strengths that can be drawn on to help make therapy a positive, enriching, and productive experience. Let's work together so you can live your best life. No matter where you've been, what you've been through or how much money you have there's ALWAYS hope! Finances should NEVER stand between you & getting really good counseling or coaching. I am located near Fulton High School.
You can START therapy THIS week! You don't have to get on anybody's waiting list.
My first priority is to relate to each person or couple as unique. Everyone has strengths that can be drawn on to help make therapy a positive, enriching, and productive experience. Let's work together so you can live your best life. No matter where you've been, what you've been through or how much money you have there's ALWAYS hope! Finances should NEVER stand between you & getting really good counseling or coaching. I am located near Fulton High School.
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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.