Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Seattle, WA
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Pam Snyder Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am licensed in Washington State and I work with adult children, partners and siblings of individuals with
Narcissistic
and Borderline Personality Disorder traits. It can be difficult to find a therapist who truly understands the impact and wounds of being raised in a home or being in a relationship with someone who has
narcissistic
traits or borderline traits. My work includes creating a healthy psychological separation, changing the negative internal messages, learning how to respond to others, creating healthy boundaries, stopping the legacy of distorted love and becoming your true and authentic self.
Amy Sponsler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My areas of focus include: emotional abuse,
narcissistic
abuse, domestic violence, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, sex addiction, parenting, grief and loss, self esteem issues, personality disorders, Bipolar, stress management.
I am currently fuIl and I am not accepting new clients. I join with clients in a safe, non-judgmental and collaborative way. We will work together to explore, understand and resolve the challenges related to the counseling goals they have identified. My treatment approach is both creative and flexible. I allow clients to direct each session with validating and encouraging support from me throughout the process. While using various treatment models such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to cater to the needs of each client, I compliment each model with a strengths-based approach.
Not accepting new clients
Elizabeth Trautwein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
*PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL* If you have been hurt by a
narcissistic
relationship, I can help! When you have a relationship with a narcissist, the repetitive self centeredness takes its toll. You end up questioning if you are good enough, creating distrust and ultimatley wondering if its even possible for you to have an intimate and healthy relationship. As a therapist who specializes in narcississtic relationships, I've worked to understand brain development, trauma, and healing. My clients share that they are able to establish connection, set boundaries, and finally create relationships that are both fulfilling and supportive.
Jeanne M Reina
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with clients ages 18 and older from a variety of diverse backgrounds. I specialize in working with sexual abuse, past trauma,
narcissistic
abuse, neglect, grief, anxiety, depression, everyday stressors, secondary trauma (especially for caregivers). In addition if you find that you have become stuck and need a boost to get back to enjoying life again, I can assist you in overcoming these challenges and discovering your own untapped inner resilience, strength, and authenticity in a way that is deeply meaningful.
Kimberly Gerst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSWA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide Telehealth therapy for individuals 25+ years of age and couples counseling, including pre-marital. Symbis trained facilitator. I bring to therapy a diverse and expansive array of professional experiences. My experience has equipped me to work with clients with a wide range of issues including trauma, grief, loss, divorce, recovery and healing from emotional abuse,
narcissistic
abuse, marital issues, struggles with self-esteem, family of origin issues, anxiety, depression, attachment issues and those experiencing major life changes. I love working with those authentically ready for change.
Mindful Sessions
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am still accepting individuals interested in the group for adult daughters of
narcissistic
parents.
We seek help when an issue arises that we can’t seem to get through. In relationships, we might find ourselves having the same argument with our partner or loved one over and over again. Maybe there’s an internal struggle we’ve tried to solve by reading self-help books or talking to our closest friends, only to find the problem is still a problem. That’s where I can help. Together we’ll identify goals and collaborate on a treatment plan. The beginning of any journey or change begins with acceptance, the proper treatment, and a healthier connection with ourselves and the world around us.
Waitlist for new clients
Yvette Stone
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am particularly passionate about working with survivors of
narcissistic
abuse.
I believe we are all created for connection in relationship, and that all relationships have the potential to bring great joy and great struggle. Through our therapeutic relationship, by addressing the concerns that bring you to therapy, a process occurs that produces healing, transformation, and growth. My approach to counseling varies, but is rooted in trauma-informed, relational psychotherapy, focusing on key attachment relationships, and exploring the moments, social and cultural constructs, and ideologies that have shaped you.
WA Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I offer virtual therapy for clients residing in WA state. I specialize in working with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma,
narcissistic
abuse, grief, stress management, and relationship issues. If you feel stuck in your current situation and don’t find joy in life, I can help you connect to your inner strengths and resilience and live an authentic, meaningful, and balanced life. I strive to create a safe, judgement free space to explore patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are of concern to the client. Together we identify the most appropriate goals for therapy to improve your current quality of life.
Empathic Resilience Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CGP
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
Are you an Adult Child Raised by a
Narcissistic
Parent? Do you struggle with people pleasing and difficulty setting healthy boundaries for yourself in your relationships? Do you experience gaslighting that has you struggling with self-doubt? Do you tend to take on too much responsibility for others at the expense of your own healthy needs? Do you want to have more authentic relationships in your life? Are you experiencing feelings of not being "good enough?" Are you looking for a therapist that truly understands the heartache of grief and loss? You don't have to go through these struggles alone.
Ali Clark
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CHT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
You're here because you can't do it alone anymore. You need help to shake the stuck feeling and wonder if depression, anxiety, co-dependency [or insert struggle of choice] are winning this battle. You try to quit old habits and form healthier habits, but to no avail. You want to be in relationships that build you up but, more often than not, you feel doubt. Your self-esteem is in question. You don't feel like yourself anymore... whoever that may be. It's time to find help that will really move you out of this stuck place.
David S Shen-Miller
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am passionate about helping you reach your potential. We accomplish this together through a psychoanalytic, interpersonal, mind-body-spirit integration that draws on your strengths and resources. I believe psychoanalysis and psychotherapy are not about fixing what is wrong, but about using what is working well for you and deepening your skills to increase your health, well-being, and overall freedom and flexibility. I care deeply about providing excellent care, and trying out new ways of relating and understanding yourself that will lead you to optimize your health and connections with others.
Jan Santora-Farrar
Counselor, MA, LMHC, EMDR, BSP, CTC
Verified
Verified
Psychotherapy and counseling for individuals and groups regarding life issues: work, aging, health, body, personal relationships, finances and experiencing the Self. My integrative approach can reduce anxiety and depression; move blocked cellular energy; heal loss and grief; transform relationship. Coping skills are formed early to survive in family-of-origin and the culture. As we age, these coping skills become less adaptive, causing pain. Successful transition through life involves changing our ways of coping to keep what works and release what does not, replacing with skills which enhance life.
Waitlist for new clients
Joy Holt Hilliker Psychotherapy & Consultation
Counselor, BA, MA, MACP, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Seeking therapy can be a daunting process, while also being one step toward greater wholeness/healing. Relationship is where we are both wounded and healed. I work with individuals seeking relief from distressing symptoms such as; demanding too much of yourself, finding it hard to trust self, your experience, your mind, self-soothing through addictive behaviors, pleasing others at your own expense, anxiety, depression, PTSD. Our patterns of relating develop early within our first attachments, so our journey might include visiting some of those relationships to wonder how they impact you in the here and now.
Jeffrey Serage
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
My ideal client is someone who has an intention to change. During my 31 years as a practicing therapist I have encountered a wide range of issues. Having worked with a large number of clients to the point of solution, I have concluded that in the end, the core of helping people is to listen. Effective listening gives me a deep understanding of their current situation. I can then gently point them toward getting more of what they want. My experience and compassion have often proven to be crucial elements for our success. This is the work of my life.
Annie Yacopetti Therapist
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I’m a Couples Therapist and Individual Therapist as well as the Co-founder at Wellness Collective Therapy Group in Seattle, Washington: www.wellnesscollectivenw.com. I specialize in treating relationship issues around communication, sex and intimacy and conflict resolution. My clients are often looking for help with emotional disconnection, job stress, self worth issues and feelings of dissatisfaction. I help clients understand their emotions in order to develop tools for managing stressors and increasing joy, contentment and peace in their lives.
Maria Boxill
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
***We do not accept insurance or vouchers of any kind.*** Are you or someone you care for interested in reigniting your innate capacity for healing and growth? At Inner Refuge Counseling our focused attention to the development of individualized therapeutic frameworks is done in a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment that helps to facilitate a safe guided exploration of self, within the context of social justice discrimination; cultural identity and acceptance; relational and professional trauma; and substance use. We work primarily with teenagers and adults (13-65yrs).
Dan Woodard
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you are browsing through this website then you're most likely trying to find help with something in your life that you've been struggling with for for years. Maybe it's depression or anxiety and you need help trying to manage it, someone to hold it with you. Perhaps you have a hard time staying in a relationship for any length of time? Or maybe you're holding onto the secret of sexual abuse as a child or teen and have never told anyone. Sometimes things shatter and we don't know why, but it does. Life shatters us. I would love the privilege of walking with you. We can do it together. You don't have to do it alone anymore.
Katina J Gould
Counselor, MAEd, LMHCA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a counselor, I am experienced and devoted to supporting individuals, children, teens, couples and families who present with a variety of concerns including relationship issues, spiritual trauma/abuse, adjustment issues, crisis, loss and grief, fears, depression, relational issues, negative self-talk, family conflict, the need for coping skills, self-esteem and self-worth struggles, life transitions, anxiety, childhood trauma/recent trauma in adults and children, and those wanting to explore their cultural identity and issues of spirituality.
Jen Bethune
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We all have moments in our lives where things feel more difficult than we can handle alone. Experiences can surface in our bodies and minds that are challenging to process or make sense of. I welcome your curiosity and courage as you embark on this journey of exploring and healing. I went through a Trauma Counseling certificate program, where I learned how to apply a trauma-informed holistic approach to healing, and then went on to pursue my degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Antioch University.
Seattle, WA 98121
& Online
Darcy Elton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, CTMH
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Accepting new clients- immediate availability! Telehealth available in WA, OR, UT, AZ, CO, MA, DC. Moving through a painful transition? Want to make changes in your life? Need to figure out where to go from here and how to get there? Have you ever wondered what experiences in your life impact you the most and how to heal? I'd love to join you on your journey. From navigating big transitions, healing deep hurts to growing into your most meaningful dreams, I’m here to support you with warmth, compassion, and genuineness as well as a decade of experience and specialty training. Trauma informed approach - no problem is too big or small.
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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.