Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Ingram, TX

I believe the greatest resource for securing a brighter tomorrow begins today by inspiring people to fulfill their potential. Stewart Counseling is professional counseling for families, couples, children and adolescents who believe in taking action toward a flourishing life. Play therapy is generally employed with children 3 through 14 years of age and provides a way for children to express their experiences and feelings through a natural, self-guided, self-healing process. Parent support groups revitalize the art of inspiring independent, self-motivated children and adolescent's fulfillment of their potential in the world.

I specialize in grief, divorce, abuse, adoption, military issues, PTSD, depression, anxiety, anger, personality disorders, and adjustments associated with life's negative experiences. I work with adults both in individual or couples' counseling. Iam trained in Acceptance Commitment Therapy and in trauma focus interventions.

As a therapist working for over twenty-five years with Family Counseling Service, Charlie's Place Recovery Center, multiple Employee Assistance Programs, and in private practice, I have assisted many employees of the City of Corpus Christi, CCISD, the RTA, Christus Spohn Health Care Systems, and many national EAP Programs. I worked for over 15 years in the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center, am a Designated Mental Health Provider for multiple State Licensing Boards, and as a Critical Incident Stress De-Briefer. My experience has taught me that there are life situations that people go through which can benefit from counseling.

I work best with clients seeking to define and engage with the issues that are hindering their ability to function well, be happy and healthy. I am a direct, but not a directive therapist. I believe that given the strategies and tools to navigate through difficult situations most people are capable of doing what is needed to live life to the fullest. That includes one of my favorite populations, teenagers. I also enjoy treating patients, persons who will likely be managing a psychiatric condition throughout their lifetime with a combination of medical management and psychotherapy.

I enjoy working with a diverse clientele and offer hour-long early, late (as late as 7pm) appointments for busy people and accept major insurance plans. I am open to working with complicated and difficult situations or those who just need help meeting their personal goals. I love what I do and I love helping clients find what they are looking for. I want to make our sessions enjoyable and something to look forward to. I enjoy working with clients with Asperger's/Autism Spectrum Disorder. I also offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy for highly motivated clients.

As a licensed psychologist with 20+ years experience, I've developed expertise in multiple areas including adjustment problems faced by adults (individuals and couples), and family problems, especially those stemming from divorce, blended family, and caregiver stressors. I have extensive experience with psychological testing and assessments and diagnosis, for clinical and forensic purposes. I am dedicated to the privacy and dignity of my patients.

Why are so many of us afraid to face challenges? Fear is what holds us hostage in our own minds. The most interesting part about fear is that it does not exist outside of us. We create it. That which we create we can also destroy. I work with a vast array of individuals who have experiences and barriers they want to overcome. I coached adolescents for over a decade and currently work with the elderly. I find satisfaction in working with challenging circumstances. I thoroughly enjoy connecting with kids, adolescents, and adults both young or old. My goal is to awaken potential. It's time for you to lay hold of your destiny.

How do you want your life to look? Who do you want your future self to be? We will explore this together and create the life you want to live. If your parent and/or past partners were Narcissists, I am here to help. Whether you have been through abuse, neglect, experience depression and anxious thoughts, I can help you navigate through the difficulty and find hope. If you have experienced hopelessness, feelings of unworthiness, past trauma creeping up, and unable to find the right partner or friends - I can help you find healing. Navigating relationships - especially the one with yourself is how we will build the life you want.

I specialize in anxiety, depression, addictive patterns, eating disorder treatment including Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia, Anorexia and both Borderline and Narcissistic Personality Disorders. I am certified in EMDR and well trained in working with trauma and PTSD. If you find yourself stuck in the same self defeating patterns or constantly overreact in anger, I can help. Poor sleep, drinking too much, raging, binge eating/excessive dieting, or over medicating can dull emotional pain but there are more effective ways to cope and reduce stress to find a life that offers more peace, joy, and healthier relationships.

Deepen, reignite/repair or decide? You, your partner and therapist, no groups. Did you historically have to rely on yourself? Are you tired of suffering, ready to resolve core issues? Affairs, conflict, fears with intimacy, abandonment, narcissistic abuse recovery, performance anxiety, sexual "baggage," infertility and adoption, chronic health issues, long distance, inter-racial, separation/divorce, parental alienation, co-parenting, dating post divorce, identity and healing intergenerational trauma. lovesextrustproductions.com.

I specialize in narcissistic abuse recovery, complex trauma and dissociation. Are tired of the same toxic relationships? Are you are ready to heal from your trauma and not repeat the past? Maybe, you can no longer trust your intuition to determine who is good for you and who isn't? You feel like no matter what you do, you can't seem to get away from toxic relationships, friendships or experiencing yet another trauma. You are struggling to cope with the trauma caused by the relationship. Friends and family don't understand and you feel alone. You are ready to heal and make sure you never find yourself in this position again. ​

I consider myself a passionate advocate for women’s wellbeing through-out the life span. My method focuses on empowering women, instilling self-trust and confidence, cultivating body acceptance, and holding a safe space for miscarriage, infant loss, and birth trauma. Additionally, I'm here to be an anchor for those working through narcissistic abuse recovery. You are not crazy. What you survived matters. I will hold and support you as you reclaim your voice, power, and self-worth. Together, we will emotionally regulate, create healthy boundaries, and heal the trauma. There is hope, freedom, and life after narcissistic abuse.

Clients are looking for safety and trust in therapy. They have experienced loss, trauma, changes, choices... in short they have experienced life in its entire spectrum. We all need help navigating our own unique spectrum of life at times and therapy is a great place to get that help! We all want to feel we matter and are heard. We want to feel known to someone. Someone who listens and hears. Someone who may have experienced something similar or worked with a similar issue. Someone who will walk with us through the challenges we are facing. That is what therapy is here for. Are you ready?

I do not shy away from clients who are truly frustrated with life and not sure how to continue on the journey alone. This planet is a tough one to be on right now and a therapeutic relationship can be a saving grace. No matter what the issue, I help clients tap into their own intuition as well as my professional insight to move matters forward. I typically explore body-mind constructs and stay curious about how the concept of energy plays into every day life. I believe trauma is a predecessor to many mental health issues, so I'm always focused on creating a safe place to explore healing the mind and body.

Let's work together to establish or restore your sense of wholeness, peace, & well-being. I specialize in supporting the whole person in matters of relationship health & spiritual wellbeing. I work closely with Highly Sensitive People, medical personnel & first responders & those seeking to restore their nervous systems to help enhance Self understanding & experiencing emotional safety in relationships. My focus areas include psychedelic integration, addiction recovery, & trauma resolution. Let's create a safe space for you to relax, explore, & prioritize what matters most in your life.

I am most interested in supporting LMSW students on their journey towards becoming an LCSW. I provide practical insights to navigate the complexities of the field and I aim to empower LMSW students by offering mentorship and supervision essential for professional development, ultimately facilitating their successful transition to LCSW status.

Are you stressed and overwhelmed by difficulties with relationships, your job, your purpose in life? There is hope. I believe that deeper understanding of yourself can create contentment, acceptance and peace. Through a collaborative process, I will support you in uncovering the emotional truth of your struggle, which will reduce stress, support healing and change, and help facilitate a more meaningful direction. Finding new and better ways of dealing with your conflicts may be challenging at times, but it's time to start feeling better and the rewards are worth it.

Please EMAIL for availability. Anxiety. Fear. Uncertainty. Have life events caused you to lose sight of who you wish to be? Are you struggling with career, relationship, communication issues, identity or chronic illness/pain? Do you feel you are not 'grounded', 'good enough' or 'walking on eggshells'? Gaining perspective can be a powerful tool in examining your own situation. I utilize a direct, holistic approach encompassing mind, body and spirit. Many of my clients seek help understanding childhood or adult trauma, transitions, anxiety, depression, ADHD, chronic illness/pain, relational issues, narcissistic abuse recovery.

Walking on eggshells, exhausted making others happy, afraid to hurt or set them off by making your needs known? I specialize in narcissistic/borderline trauma and help you restore your sense of self lost after years of trying to appease a parent, partner, or a family member. If you are stuck in the cycle of people pleasing, ignoring being treated badly, hiding your true self, feeling anxious, confused, unfree, hopeless something is very wrong. Maybe your numerous attempts to improve your relationship backfired and you are to wondering if your loved one may have a personality disorder. Therapy is a safe place to talk about it.