Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Nashville, TN

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Chelsey Brooke Cole - Narcissistic Abuse Expert
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC, MHSP, CPTT, RPT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
If these concerns resonate with you, I'm here to help! I specialize in anxiety, relationship concerns, healing from narcissistic abuse, and helping betrayed partners of sex addicts.
*Telehealth Services Only* Are you struggling to manage your anxieties about your relationships or the future? Do you feel stuck replaying situations over and over again in your head, which leads you to question yourself or feel like you're "going crazy"? Do you wish you could gain clarity, motivation, and direction? I understand how frustrating and exhausting it can be to feel overwhelmed, confused, and searching for answers. Although it might be difficult to see right now, there is a way to create a meaningful life, where you feel confident, sure of your decisions, and proud of who you are. You just have to take the first step!
(615) 560-7322
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Nashville, TN 37203
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Anna Owens
Licensed Professional Counselor, FNP-C, LPC, MHSP
Verified
Verified
My primary specialty is narcissistic abuse (NA).
Update: Greetings! I'm getting my psychiatric prescriptive privileges, so if not heard back from me, this is why! Please reach back out in May and I'll (hopefully) be able to see you; however, in May and ongoing, I'll only be taking virtual clients! I've specialized in Narcissistic Abuse for over 8 years; many specialties have been byproducts. I will also only be accepting cash pay while I'm in school due to time. My rate is $100; this is significantly lower than most specialists, who do not usually take insurance and who's rate averages at least $150 and up. I did this to try to help reduce barriers for clients.
(615) 422-4596
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Nashville, TN 37221
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Kristin Money
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, MEd, NCC
Verified
Verified
Does a feeling of being misunderstood and invalidation from others seem to pervade your life? Do you often feel as though you are doing everything you can, but still feel that it is not enough? I specialize in helping folx with highly sensitive traits heal from narcissistic parental abuse, cultivate sense of self and create inner safety.
NOTE: Email is the quickest way to reach me. If you call, please leave a name. Are you going through something that others do not seem to get or understand? Does a loss seem to be affecting you far more than the "normal stages" of grief? Perhaps you find that you cannot get past certain images in your mind of a moment in your life. Time and time again you are not able to find relief. On top of that, others do not seem to understand why you are affected so deeply. You struggle to communicate the thoughts and feelings that consume you.
(931) 488-8140
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Nashville, TN 37215
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Lea Voigt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, CSAT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I also have extensive experience around relational conflict as well as with working with those affected by Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder.
My mission is for each client to find their true self and voice and see that so many of our negative storylines and scripts are just programming we have picked up throughout our lives. My heart is to follow each client's lead on where he or she needs to go versus my own agenda and / or preferences. I believe that it is in allowing space for our experiences of our full humanity that we realize that at our most fundamental level our essence is actually good and true.
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Nashville, TN 37210
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Jeff Grossman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified
Verified
Feeling stuck and want to get unstuck? Know something isn't working in life, but not exactly sure where to start? I work with clients to help them recover a full life. I specialize in working with: 1) couples struggling with communication and conflict resolution 2) professionals wanting more (i.e. income/raise, promotion, work-life balance) from work 3) addicts (sex, alcohol, narcotics) wanting freedom 4) narcissistic men wanting help in relationships or 'survivors' of narcissistic relationships seeking recovery 5) anyone wanting to grow their emotional communication and increase their interpersonal availability. I also specialize in group therapy facilitation.
(615) 823-1972
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Nashville, TN 37205
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Patricia McCormack
Counselor, SrPE
Verified
Verified
For over twenty-five years, I have done therapy with individuals experiencing life stress and/or chemical imbalances. I have successfully treated clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety and panic attacks. For the past two years, I have concentrated primarily on clients who have experienced emotional abuse from having been involved with a person who has Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Such relationships leave others feeling as thought the life has been sucked out of them. I have helped many clients go from feeling weak and depleted to strong and self confident; they regain self esteem and peace of mind.
(615) 649-5361
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Nashville, TN 37220
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Elise Oehring
Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I’m particularly skilled with PTSD, anxiety-related disorders, men with narcissistic personality disorder, career counseling, phase of life changes, stress management, grief, family conflict, and working with graduate/professional students (or recent grads).
As a licensed psychologist, I provide evidence-based treatment to meet the individualized needs of each person. My approach to therapy starts with providing immediate tools for improvement while working to establish an authentic connection. Through this therapeutic connection, we can work together to examine what is contributing to your concerns in a manner that promotes healing and recovery.
(615) 205-0956
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Nashville, TN 37212
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Sarah Detring
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified
Verified
I also have experience around relational conflict as well as with working those affected by Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
My mission is to create a safe space for individuals to find healing, freedom, and self-acceptance. I am passionate about helping my clients regain confidence while beginning to love and trust themselves. I help my clients unlearn negative beliefs and begin to change relationship patterns that no longer serve them. I work well with people pleasers, people who struggle to set boundaries, or people who chronically sacrifice themselves for others. When we are able to know what we need and set limits in our relationships, we enhance our emotional well-being and our relationships become healthier.
(615) 392-1697
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Nashville, TN 37204
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Kaye Bradley Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
What do you need to feel better/ to make sense of these emotions that are swirling? I believe that sharing your precious inner world in a therapeutic safe setting is a worthy effort. You do not have to keep hurting. I often work with clients in recovery from narcissistic and traumatic abuse, those trying to change their "people pleasing" behaviors, and with those seeking growth and awareness during major life transitions. You may find that after the first session you feel great relief in getting a new perspective from an informed therapist. Video sessions are available for anyone living in Tennessee.
(615) 208-5098
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Nashville, TN 37211
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Dr. Philip Chanin
Psychologist, EdD, ABPP, CGP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In my 46 years of practice as a psychologist, in Tennessee, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire, I have had the honor and privilege of working with so many patients on their paths of exploration, personal growth, and healing. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic, existential, and Buddhist theories, with a focus on integrating mindfulness and compassion with self and others. It is my belief that the quality of the psychotherapy relationship between therapist and patient is the principal healing force in treatment. Thus, I do my best to form a good and ethical therapeutic relationship with each of my patients.
(615) 656-7188
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Nashville, TN 37212
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Declan Harris
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you have thoughts and feelings that you want to talk about, but do not know how? Do you want to learn where these feelings come from and what to do about them? We can do that work together. We carry many unconscious thinking and behavioral patterns with us through life, and although they may have been adaptive at one point, they can hinder us from growing into who we want to become. Working through these patterns and developing past them is what we can do together.
(615) 903-8291
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Nashville, TN 37212
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Bonny O'Neill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My clients are often those struggling with anxiety, self-worth, and life transitions/adjustments. I also have particular specialities and experience with grief, substance addictions or those who are the loved one of a person with addictions, and trauma. When you read the word "trauma" it doesn't have to mean only abuse, car accidents, etc. There are various stressful life experiences that register as trauma, such as divorce, neglect/abandonment, health related issues and diagnoses, miscarriages, and many more. All that is needed from you is a desire to be present in the counseling space. The rest we walk through together.
(615) 471-6870
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Nashville, TN 37215
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Transcending Turbulence
PhD, CHLC, CGS
CLARITY, PEACE of MIND, CONFIDENCE, JOY and a SKILL SET by which to create and sustain a happier, healthier life, sound good? Let's face it, despite our best efforts life gets crazy at times. We can ride the slow gradual wave of disconnectedness until one day we wake up wondering "How the heck did I get here?!" Without warning we find ourselves in what I call an "uncomfortable comfortable." This turbulence is a result of life unfolding in ways we never imagined. Situations we've tried our best to "deal with" because "that's just life."
(615) 447-8848
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Nashville, TN 37220
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Ariel Lowe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You do not have to live the way you’ve always lived. The suffering does not have to persist. You can choose yourself. This thing called life offers unexpected obstacles that cause a course change. Therapy enables us to feel empowered to overcome our barriers. We must self-search and manage internal issues to obtain that empowered position. There is no point to a bandaid approach, so we would work on the deeper issues that cause presenting problems, like unhealthy attachments and trauma. These are the source of anxious thinking, depression, and addictions. I am EMDR trained, which helps us to address the original issues.
(615) 461-4636
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Nashville, TN 37208
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Cathryn Yarbrough
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Although I am not presently taking new clients, I wish you success on your search for a therapist. I also want to remind you that every problem you face is an opportunity to evolve - to learn and to deepen your understanding of yourself and others; to increase your capacity for joy, connectedness, and emotional maturity. This is a lifelong journey. As you seek guidance on your present leg of the journey, I hope you find someone who will walk beside you with compassion and curiosity.
(615) 219-0706
Nashville, TN 37205
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Zephyr Care Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Zephry Care offers telehealth testing for children, teens, and adults for a variety of concerns including ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, personality disorders, psychosis, etc. We also offer pre-surgical evaluations (bariatric surgery, spinal cord stimulator), pre-employment and fitness for duty evaluations for police, military, etc, adoption evaluations, and drug/alcohol evaluations. We have immediate openings for appointments and can see people in Tennessee, Florida, and most other states.
(615) 909-2289
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Nashville, TN 37221
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Stephen Hopkins
Psychologist, Psy, D, MHP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
There are moments in life when we can hit an emotional road block. New challenges may present themselves that are difficult to overcome alone. Life can become either overwhelming or we can learn new coping strategies and overcome old wounds. These difficulties do not have to derail us. This is why I strive to help people return to a place where they can grow and flourish to their fullest potential. I believe in an integrated vision of the human person. As a psychologist, I seek healing that acknowledges the interdependent psychological, biological and spiritual aspects of my clients.
(615) 745-3584
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Nashville, TN 37212
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Karen Tringle
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP
Verified
Verified
Something's been brewing for a while now, but there's always been more pressing *stuff* that needs your attention and plenty of distractions to keep you occupied. But lately those obligations and distractions aren't enough and you're stuck with those thoughts that won't go away, and that nagging feeling in your stomach that can no longer be ignored. You like to feel in control and capable--able to handle things on your own, but these are uncharted waters and there's no map in sight. What's more is that things that may never have been issues before are all of a sudden becoming problems you didn't know you had.
(615) 490-0848
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Nashville, TN 37212
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Steven Stewart
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Making that initial contact is by far the hardest part. I appreciate you reaching out to me. Making it easy to discuss difficult topics is my job, and that happens by making sure you know you are in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment. People may seek out counseling due to a wide variety of feelings: fear, anxiety, stress, depression, anger, sadness, confusion, apathy, heartbreak, grief, or any other aspect of the incredibly complex human experience. I'm honored to help you on your journey towards emotional recovery and growth. I try to keep costs reasonable and affordable.
(931) 538-1055
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Nashville, TN 37216
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Daniel Goldstein
Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Verified
Verified
Asking for help when dealing with difficult thoughts, emotions and behaviors takes great courage. As your therapist, I will offer you the support, guidance and tools necessary to experience relief from suffering - and empower you to achieve your full potential. No two individuals are the same. For that reason, I will draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet your own unique needs. I offer individual, couples and group therapy, as well as psychological assessments and career assessments/counseling.
(615) 246-0799
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Nashville, TN 37212

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.