Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in King City, ON
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Abuse - Narcissism - Nonmonogamy: Heather Kent
Registered Psychotherapist, MC, CCC, RP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
King City, ON L7B
You’re dealing with a lot; feeling guilty and confused. Guilty for not loving more or trying harder. They’re telling you these things - it must be true, right? They were charismatic and charming, showering you with PDA and compliments, but it all changed. You’re embarrassing they say, and now you feel trapped and broken. You’re not alone. It's not your fault. You Google “abusive relationships” and read about narcissistic abuse. That’s your life! You need guidance. I know this because I needed it too. I chased “good enough” trying to “behave well” for my family. After college, I married and divorced a narcissist who always blamed me.
You’re dealing with a lot; feeling guilty and confused. Guilty for not loving more or trying harder. They’re telling you these things - it must be true, right? They were charismatic and charming, showering you with PDA and compliments, but it all changed. You’re embarrassing they say, and now you feel trapped and broken. You’re not alone. It's not your fault. You Google “abusive relationships” and read about narcissistic abuse. That’s your life! You need guidance. I know this because I needed it too. I chased “good enough” trying to “behave well” for my family. After college, I married and divorced a narcissist who always blamed me.
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Jason Koenigbaur
Registered Psychotherapist, MTS, CHT, RP
Verified Verified
King City, ON L7B
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over twenty years’ experience in the mental health field treating anxiety, depression, childhood abuse, trauma, and PTSD. I have extensive experience working with people who have experienced trauma, poor attachment, and those recovering from abusive relationships. Having been trained by leading experts in the fields of trauma, neuroscience and mind-body healing, I can help you find relief from distressing symptoms, make positive behavioural changes, and get you back connected to your True Self.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over twenty years’ experience in the mental health field treating anxiety, depression, childhood abuse, trauma, and PTSD. I have extensive experience working with people who have experienced trauma, poor attachment, and those recovering from abusive relationships. Having been trained by leading experts in the fields of trauma, neuroscience and mind-body healing, I can help you find relief from distressing symptoms, make positive behavioural changes, and get you back connected to your True Self.
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No concern or thought is too small or large to be explored in therapy. I understand that life can bring us suffering, pain, loss, and other experiences that we oftentimes struggle to manage. My goal is to provide a safe space to explore & process your thoughts, emotions, & life situations, no matter how big or small. I understand that each individual's story is unique, & I allow for discovery to occur in a fully confidential, non-judgemental space.
No concern or thought is too small or large to be explored in therapy. I understand that life can bring us suffering, pain, loss, and other experiences that we oftentimes struggle to manage. My goal is to provide a safe space to explore & process your thoughts, emotions, & life situations, no matter how big or small. I understand that each individual's story is unique, & I allow for discovery to occur in a fully confidential, non-judgemental space.
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Do you struggle with someone in your life who makes you feel like an empty shell, causing you confusion, makes you question your reality and affects your ability to trust yourself? We believe feeling loved, worthy and emotionally secure is possible. At Four Seasons Counselling we offer the guidance to get you out of an emotionally toxic relationship, so that you can live a stable peaceful life. We start with hearing your story and validating your experiences. We help you become aware of toxicity you may be experiencing in a narcissistic relationship, whether parent, partner or family, that is causing you confusion and pain.
Do you struggle with someone in your life who makes you feel like an empty shell, causing you confusion, makes you question your reality and affects your ability to trust yourself? We believe feeling loved, worthy and emotionally secure is possible. At Four Seasons Counselling we offer the guidance to get you out of an emotionally toxic relationship, so that you can live a stable peaceful life. We start with hearing your story and validating your experiences. We help you become aware of toxicity you may be experiencing in a narcissistic relationship, whether parent, partner or family, that is causing you confusion and pain.
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I specialize in narcissistic abuse, grief/loss, emotionally focused therapy, attachment trauma, and perfectionism.
We teach people how to treat us. If we don’t know how to love ourselves, to accept ourselves, to be compassionate with ourselves, how can we expect others to? If you struggle with issues such as people pleasing, guilt, shame, having high expectations of yourself but have low expectations of others then you have placed others’ needs over your own. If you have a hard time saying no because you worry that others will not like you or want to spend time with you, then working on boundaries assists you with experiencing clearer expectations of yourself and others. Work towards a healthier you.
I specialize in narcissistic abuse, grief/loss, emotionally focused therapy, attachment trauma, and perfectionism.
We teach people how to treat us. If we don’t know how to love ourselves, to accept ourselves, to be compassionate with ourselves, how can we expect others to? If you struggle with issues such as people pleasing, guilt, shame, having high expectations of yourself but have low expectations of others then you have placed others’ needs over your own. If you have a hard time saying no because you worry that others will not like you or want to spend time with you, then working on boundaries assists you with experiencing clearer expectations of yourself and others. Work towards a healthier you.
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Mental Health & Freedom Inc.
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond Hill, ON L4C (Online Only)
Asking for help is a sign of strength. If you are looking for help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, BPD, PTSD or have been a victim of narcissistic abuse, it takes courage to ask for help. Admitting you can’t do everything alone is the first step toward achieving wellness in a fast-paced, demanding world. Therapy can enable you to delve deeper through inner child work and reparenting yourself to heal your trauma wounds and move forward. Asking for help and obtaining a fresh perspective of your past is the first and most profound step toward developing the mental muscle needed to attain emotional and mental strength.
Asking for help is a sign of strength. If you are looking for help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, BPD, PTSD or have been a victim of narcissistic abuse, it takes courage to ask for help. Admitting you can’t do everything alone is the first step toward achieving wellness in a fast-paced, demanding world. Therapy can enable you to delve deeper through inner child work and reparenting yourself to heal your trauma wounds and move forward. Asking for help and obtaining a fresh perspective of your past is the first and most profound step toward developing the mental muscle needed to attain emotional and mental strength.
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At Healing Path Therapy—PTSD•Relationships•2SLGTBQ
Registered Psychotherapist, MC, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Newmarket, ON L3Y
Will the abuse ever stop? Will I always be in pain? Will I ever be good enough? Will I always feel this overwhelmed? Will I ever be in a loving relationship? Will I always feel paralyzed by my emotions? These worries are exhausting. Maybe you’ve Googled things like: therapist/therapy group near me, therapy for depression, anxiety, intimacy, chronic pain, narcissistic abuse, personality disorders, grief, couples counseling, 2SLGBTQ+ friendly therapists, queer or Muslim therapist. The decision to reach out can come with a lot of emotions, especially if you’ve been let down in the past & you’re tired of feeling misunderstood or unseen.
Will the abuse ever stop? Will I always be in pain? Will I ever be good enough? Will I always feel this overwhelmed? Will I ever be in a loving relationship? Will I always feel paralyzed by my emotions? These worries are exhausting. Maybe you’ve Googled things like: therapist/therapy group near me, therapy for depression, anxiety, intimacy, chronic pain, narcissistic abuse, personality disorders, grief, couples counseling, 2SLGBTQ+ friendly therapists, queer or Muslim therapist. The decision to reach out can come with a lot of emotions, especially if you’ve been let down in the past & you’re tired of feeling misunderstood or unseen.
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Doreen Ding
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Richmond Hill, ON L4E (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You might find yourself facing moments of fear, doubt, and insecurity while pursuing a fulfilling life. It is my passion to support you through your unique challenges, whether they are rooted in anxiety, mood swings, or the effects of being raised by a narcissistic parent. I believe that there is a wealth of resilience and untapped potential within you to take you toward inner freedom.
You might find yourself facing moments of fear, doubt, and insecurity while pursuing a fulfilling life. It is my passion to support you through your unique challenges, whether they are rooted in anxiety, mood swings, or the effects of being raised by a narcissistic parent. I believe that there is a wealth of resilience and untapped potential within you to take you toward inner freedom.
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In my view Psychotherapy is Value, Quality HealthCare and Time Well Spent. Whether you feel hurt, stuck, lost, disoriented or unclear, with the help of psychotherapy, you will be able to make your choice to live your life with purpose, to give your consent to what matters to you, to say "Yes!" to a life that you can call your own. I offer immediate help of high value and quality care for a variety of mental health conditions and imbalances, where emotional support and creating a safe and respectful environment are essential for understanding of self and life.
In my view Psychotherapy is Value, Quality HealthCare and Time Well Spent. Whether you feel hurt, stuck, lost, disoriented or unclear, with the help of psychotherapy, you will be able to make your choice to live your life with purpose, to give your consent to what matters to you, to say "Yes!" to a life that you can call your own. I offer immediate help of high value and quality care for a variety of mental health conditions and imbalances, where emotional support and creating a safe and respectful environment are essential for understanding of self and life.
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Anahita Jakibchuk
Registered Psychotherapist, CRPO, RP, CCPA, ROAT, MA
Verified Verified
Vaughan, ON L4K
I am a registered psychotherapist and also a registered art psychotherapist. I am located in Vaughan, ON and offer therapy who have mental health challenges like anxiety and depression. I believe that my clients have their individual and unique needs, and each person should be treated based on their specific challenges. I offer therapy sessions in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space and I love seeing them feel better and leaving my room with good coping skills and ideas that can help them improve their mental health challenges.
I am a registered psychotherapist and also a registered art psychotherapist. I am located in Vaughan, ON and offer therapy who have mental health challenges like anxiety and depression. I believe that my clients have their individual and unique needs, and each person should be treated based on their specific challenges. I offer therapy sessions in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space and I love seeing them feel better and leaving my room with good coping skills and ideas that can help them improve their mental health challenges.
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Rachel’s passion for helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges has been honed through her extensive background in Child Development and 13 years of working with children, families, and youth in diverse settings. Her goal is to empower children, youth, families, and individuals to navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience. She strives to create a therapeutic environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards their personal and familial goals.
Rachel’s passion for helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges has been honed through her extensive background in Child Development and 13 years of working with children, families, and youth in diverse settings. Her goal is to empower children, youth, families, and individuals to navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience. She strives to create a therapeutic environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards their personal and familial goals.
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Atlas Therapy - Windsor
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, OAMHP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4H
Life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving us feeling lost and unsure of how to move forward. But you don't have to face them alone. Our compassionate team of experienced therapists is here to support you on your journey toward healing and personal growth. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-worth or any other life obstacle, we offer a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely. Our experienced therapists are trained in a range of approaches including CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, IFS, Emotion-Focused Therapy and Brainspotting.
Life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving us feeling lost and unsure of how to move forward. But you don't have to face them alone. Our compassionate team of experienced therapists is here to support you on your journey toward healing and personal growth. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-worth or any other life obstacle, we offer a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely. Our experienced therapists are trained in a range of approaches including CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, IFS, Emotion-Focused Therapy and Brainspotting.
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Tannaz Shajari
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Newmarket, ON L3X
Welcome! As a dedicated psychotherapist, my passion lies in helping individuals navigate life's challenges with a compassionate approach. We'll explore underlying causes of distress, fostering insight, change, and relief. Together, we'll address root issues, transforming patterns for a more meaningful life. I offer unwavering support and empathy throughout this transformative journey. Drawing on my experience, our therapeutic relationship is paramount to successful therapy. Within a safe space, we'll delve into your current life challenges, exploring needs, fears, unresolved trauma, and grief.
Welcome! As a dedicated psychotherapist, my passion lies in helping individuals navigate life's challenges with a compassionate approach. We'll explore underlying causes of distress, fostering insight, change, and relief. Together, we'll address root issues, transforming patterns for a more meaningful life. I offer unwavering support and empathy throughout this transformative journey. Drawing on my experience, our therapeutic relationship is paramount to successful therapy. Within a safe space, we'll delve into your current life challenges, exploring needs, fears, unresolved trauma, and grief.
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Tom Petridis
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MEd, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newmarket, ON L3Y
Offering In-Person therapy in Newmarket and Barrie, and Virtual/Phone sessions in Ontario! Trained in many areas of psychotherapy, for a variety of reasons, including anxiety, depression, stress, couple’s issues, self-esteem, addictions, and more, my goal is to treat you as the whole person, where we, as a team, decide what goals are best for you in each moment. We are complex beings, where biology, psychology, and support systems, all play an important and integral role in our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Furthermore, when you are ready, there may be some past events we can unpack and help you begin to heal from.
Offering In-Person therapy in Newmarket and Barrie, and Virtual/Phone sessions in Ontario! Trained in many areas of psychotherapy, for a variety of reasons, including anxiety, depression, stress, couple’s issues, self-esteem, addictions, and more, my goal is to treat you as the whole person, where we, as a team, decide what goals are best for you in each moment. We are complex beings, where biology, psychology, and support systems, all play an important and integral role in our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Furthermore, when you are ready, there may be some past events we can unpack and help you begin to heal from.
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Shabnam Janet Janani
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond Hill, ON L4B (Online Only)
Are you experiencing burnout in your relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed with life's challenges? Let me help you. My therapeutic approach helps you to be more aware of your fears, resentments, anger, anxiety, negative thoughts, and undesirable habits. On the next step, I will assist you to overcome all these challenges. On every level, this process improves your relationships with family, partner, co-workers, friends, and more importantly with your own sense of self. During the course of therapy, I commit myself in providing a confidential, empathic, and collaborative approach to build an effective relationship with you.
Are you experiencing burnout in your relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed with life's challenges? Let me help you. My therapeutic approach helps you to be more aware of your fears, resentments, anger, anxiety, negative thoughts, and undesirable habits. On the next step, I will assist you to overcome all these challenges. On every level, this process improves your relationships with family, partner, co-workers, friends, and more importantly with your own sense of self. During the course of therapy, I commit myself in providing a confidential, empathic, and collaborative approach to build an effective relationship with you.
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Maryam Ashkan
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Thornhill, ON L4J
Waitlist for new clients
When your past lives on, you aren’t being fair to your future! You may feel like you are reliving the same old story and stuck in a repetitive pattern of negative thoughts, behaviour, and emotions with no way out. As a therapist, I walk with you to revisit these old stories and guide you to change this pattern. We will have an open conversation where you bring the knowledge of your life and I bring the knowledge of how a change can happen. My experience as a therapist has taught me that people need to be understood in an open, nonjudgmental, supportive and nurturing environment. Part of my job is to provide this environment.
When your past lives on, you aren’t being fair to your future! You may feel like you are reliving the same old story and stuck in a repetitive pattern of negative thoughts, behaviour, and emotions with no way out. As a therapist, I walk with you to revisit these old stories and guide you to change this pattern. We will have an open conversation where you bring the knowledge of your life and I bring the knowledge of how a change can happen. My experience as a therapist has taught me that people need to be understood in an open, nonjudgmental, supportive and nurturing environment. Part of my job is to provide this environment.
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My approach to therapy is empowering, compassionate, and focuses on assisting clients to gain insight in order to enhance their understanding of themselves and their situations. Together we explore possible ways to manage and relieve distress and suffering, and achieve lasting and meaningful change. Within the context of unconditional acceptance and non-judgement, this means clients can develop more adaptive ways of coping, relating to others, develop deeper connections, and be responsible and in control of themselves and their emotions.
My approach to therapy is empowering, compassionate, and focuses on assisting clients to gain insight in order to enhance their understanding of themselves and their situations. Together we explore possible ways to manage and relieve distress and suffering, and achieve lasting and meaningful change. Within the context of unconditional acceptance and non-judgement, this means clients can develop more adaptive ways of coping, relating to others, develop deeper connections, and be responsible and in control of themselves and their emotions.
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Elena Artemeva
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA Psy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4K
Having a strong foundation in psychology, I employ various techniques to help people who suffer from social anxiety, depression, relationship issues, communication challenges, low self-esteem, phobias, and learning disabilities. My expertise has been refined through work with clients of diverse backgrounds and ages. I am committed to creating a supportive and safe environment enabling clients to transform their lives positively and grow. I am fluent in both English and Russian.
Having a strong foundation in psychology, I employ various techniques to help people who suffer from social anxiety, depression, relationship issues, communication challenges, low self-esteem, phobias, and learning disabilities. My expertise has been refined through work with clients of diverse backgrounds and ages. I am committed to creating a supportive and safe environment enabling clients to transform their lives positively and grow. I am fluent in both English and Russian.
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I am a Registered Psychotherapist with 25 years of experience, specializing in helping individuals, couples, and families face life challenges. It can be a daunting task to take the first step toward seeking counseling, but finding the right therapist is crucial. In my practice, I facilitate a therapy experience where clients feel secure, validated, and empowered to address their concerns openly. My years of professional training and experience gives me a strong foundation of knowledge to draw on when addressing clients' needs.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with 25 years of experience, specializing in helping individuals, couples, and families face life challenges. It can be a daunting task to take the first step toward seeking counseling, but finding the right therapist is crucial. In my practice, I facilitate a therapy experience where clients feel secure, validated, and empowered to address their concerns openly. My years of professional training and experience gives me a strong foundation of knowledge to draw on when addressing clients' needs.
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Family TLC
Registered Social Worker, MEd, Counsel, BAFN, CYC, RSW
Verified Verified
Newmarket, ON L3Y
Are life struggles causing you unhappiness? It can get better. We are a group of highly trained psychotherapists, social workers and mediators. Many with over 25 years of experience in the field. Hundreds of individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents have benefited from our services. At Family TLC we truly believe in you and that you are bigger than the concern. With our diversely experienced team we are confident that a potential client will find someone best suited to their concerns that will help them make positive changes in their life.
Are life struggles causing you unhappiness? It can get better. We are a group of highly trained psychotherapists, social workers and mediators. Many with over 25 years of experience in the field. Hundreds of individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents have benefited from our services. At Family TLC we truly believe in you and that you are bigger than the concern. With our diversely experienced team we are confident that a potential client will find someone best suited to their concerns that will help them make positive changes in their life.
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Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Counsellors
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.