Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Agoura Hills, CA
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Jennifer (Jenna) Gross
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Welcome! Narcissistic parents often implant shame within us that keeps us stuck in our assigned role and conditioning, causing us to feeling anxiety when we try to break free. We develop tactics to avoid this abandonment anxiety. Maybe you struggle with feeling angry or setting boundaries. Or maybe you feel guilty or apologize frequently Maybe you have a relentless inner critic that doesn't let you experience a quiet peaceful mind, or pride in yourself. Maybe you feel dissociated from yourself, your environment and your emotions. Maybe you fear making mistakes around disappointing others.
Welcome! Narcissistic parents often implant shame within us that keeps us stuck in our assigned role and conditioning, causing us to feeling anxiety when we try to break free. We develop tactics to avoid this abandonment anxiety. Maybe you struggle with feeling angry or setting boundaries. Or maybe you feel guilty or apologize frequently Maybe you have a relentless inner critic that doesn't let you experience a quiet peaceful mind, or pride in yourself. Maybe you feel dissociated from yourself, your environment and your emotions. Maybe you fear making mistakes around disappointing others.
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We are a full-service Regional Mental Health Diagnostic and Treatment Center. We specialize in providing diagnostic evaluations to identify learning disabilities, attention and memory problems in children and adults. Psychological testing is used for the assessment of ADHD, memory and cognitive decline, personality, mood/bipolar, learning disorders, Autism, visual processing weaknesses, and developmental delay (ages newborn to 3 years). Psychological testing can also be used for schools to help accommodate your child's needs.
We are a full-service Regional Mental Health Diagnostic and Treatment Center. We specialize in providing diagnostic evaluations to identify learning disabilities, attention and memory problems in children and adults. Psychological testing is used for the assessment of ADHD, memory and cognitive decline, personality, mood/bipolar, learning disorders, Autism, visual processing weaknesses, and developmental delay (ages newborn to 3 years). Psychological testing can also be used for schools to help accommodate your child's needs.
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Todd L Perlmutter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (Online Only)
My professional and personal experience uniquely qualifies me to produce positive results in Individual, Family, Couples, Adolescent, and Drug/Alcohol addiction therapies. I have been providing private psychotherapy for over 25 years in the Conejo Valley and surrounding areas. In addition, I have retired with over two decades of employment working in law enforcement as a Manager in California’s Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation.
My professional and personal experience uniquely qualifies me to produce positive results in Individual, Family, Couples, Adolescent, and Drug/Alcohol addiction therapies. I have been providing private psychotherapy for over 25 years in the Conejo Valley and surrounding areas. In addition, I have retired with over two decades of employment working in law enforcement as a Manager in California’s Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation.
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Nattalie Tehrani
Registered Psychological Associate , MA, PA
Verified Verified
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Navigating mood disorders, addiction, or entrenched behavioral patterns can leave anyone feeling stuck and in need of meaningful change. Together, we'll address your unique challenges, paving the way for transformative shifts and a renewed sense of self. I adopt a casual and direct style, prioritizing authenticity and mutual respect. Guided by curiosity, I strive to help you identify and reassess behaviors and patterns that may have once been helpful but now impede your growth. Our collaboration will create a space where you can explore, understand, and ultimately transform your life.
Navigating mood disorders, addiction, or entrenched behavioral patterns can leave anyone feeling stuck and in need of meaningful change. Together, we'll address your unique challenges, paving the way for transformative shifts and a renewed sense of self. I adopt a casual and direct style, prioritizing authenticity and mutual respect. Guided by curiosity, I strive to help you identify and reassess behaviors and patterns that may have once been helpful but now impede your growth. Our collaboration will create a space where you can explore, understand, and ultimately transform your life.
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I believe that each person searches to find a therapist with whom they feel a connection. It is very important to me that I provide you with a positive emotional experience. One that is free from judgement, or underlying agendas. I strive to support my clients by being a dependable, focused and consistently positive force in their lives. A person grows through connection, consistency and genuine caring. I am not a clinician who believes that one has to feel pain in order to progress in therapy. Quite the contrary, it is through having a more healthy positive relationship, which causes meaningful change.
I believe that each person searches to find a therapist with whom they feel a connection. It is very important to me that I provide you with a positive emotional experience. One that is free from judgement, or underlying agendas. I strive to support my clients by being a dependable, focused and consistently positive force in their lives. A person grows through connection, consistency and genuine caring. I am not a clinician who believes that one has to feel pain in order to progress in therapy. Quite the contrary, it is through having a more healthy positive relationship, which causes meaningful change.
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These are challenging times. Many people have loved ones with problems such as addiction, depression or just having trouble navigating life and cannot seem to get control of their lives. I make help easy to find for addictions, alcoholism, bi-polar disorder, depression and just plain Many people need someone to help them navigate the troubled waters of finding and utilizing help. Many parents have loved ones who will not go for help and they need someone to help manage the situation from start to finish. I am that someone.
These are challenging times. Many people have loved ones with problems such as addiction, depression or just having trouble navigating life and cannot seem to get control of their lives. I make help easy to find for addictions, alcoholism, bi-polar disorder, depression and just plain Many people need someone to help them navigate the troubled waters of finding and utilizing help. Many parents have loved ones who will not go for help and they need someone to help manage the situation from start to finish. I am that someone.
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Jennifer Kadin
Psychologist, Psy D
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical and Forensic Psychologist for the past 9 years. I currently work at Family Psychological Services providing psychological evaluations and testing in children, adolscents and adults for attention, learning and memory problems. I specialize in individual, family, and couples’ therapy for all ages and utilizes cognitive -behavioral as well as solution focused, psychodynamic, and object relations interventions. I also have many years of experience with risk assessment and psychological testing for children, adolescents, and adults and is a skilled diagnostician and treatment planner.
I am a licensed clinical and Forensic Psychologist for the past 9 years. I currently work at Family Psychological Services providing psychological evaluations and testing in children, adolscents and adults for attention, learning and memory problems. I specialize in individual, family, and couples’ therapy for all ages and utilizes cognitive -behavioral as well as solution focused, psychodynamic, and object relations interventions. I also have many years of experience with risk assessment and psychological testing for children, adolescents, and adults and is a skilled diagnostician and treatment planner.
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Craig Melton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CGCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
I am a marriage and family therapist in California working with children, families, teens and professional athletes. My specialties include life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationship problems, family stress, parenting, children with developmental delay, addiction and anger management. My counseling style is authentic and interactive. My approach is strength based and combines a cognitive-behavioral approach while utilizing mindfulness; solution-focused, and existential modalities.
I am a marriage and family therapist in California working with children, families, teens and professional athletes. My specialties include life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationship problems, family stress, parenting, children with developmental delay, addiction and anger management. My counseling style is authentic and interactive. My approach is strength based and combines a cognitive-behavioral approach while utilizing mindfulness; solution-focused, and existential modalities.
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Toni Cornelison
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, APCC, RADT, CC
Verified Verified
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Taking the first step towards seeking therapy can often feel daunting, and I want to assure you that your decision to prioritize your well-being is commendable and courageous. As a therapist, my foremost commitment is to create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences freely. I believe in the power of therapy to facilitate growth, healing, and transformation. Whether you're facing challenges in your relationships, struggling with pregnancy loss, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, or trauma, my goal is to walk alongside you on your healing journey.
Taking the first step towards seeking therapy can often feel daunting, and I want to assure you that your decision to prioritize your well-being is commendable and courageous. As a therapist, my foremost commitment is to create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences freely. I believe in the power of therapy to facilitate growth, healing, and transformation. Whether you're facing challenges in your relationships, struggling with pregnancy loss, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, or trauma, my goal is to walk alongside you on your healing journey.
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I believe that psychotherapy can be a process of healing, self-discovery, and a path towards feeling more fully alive. Whether you are trying to alleviate troublesome symptoms, achieve a greater sense of well being, and/or achieve more intimacy and closeness with yourself and others, finding a therapist that is a good fit is an essential first step. Together, we will set goals, explore underlying issues, and work towards emotionally and intellectually understanding what is going on to empower you to create the life that you want.
I believe that psychotherapy can be a process of healing, self-discovery, and a path towards feeling more fully alive. Whether you are trying to alleviate troublesome symptoms, achieve a greater sense of well being, and/or achieve more intimacy and closeness with yourself and others, finding a therapist that is a good fit is an essential first step. Together, we will set goals, explore underlying issues, and work towards emotionally and intellectually understanding what is going on to empower you to create the life that you want.
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Scott T Barrella
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, sbarrella
Verified Verified
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Cornerstone has been in business for over 28 years - we have served over 5000 families! We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and anger management issues. New clients will learn tools and workable solutions for handling conflict. Our goal is to help you focus on your present journey and where you would like your journey to lead. We work with adults and children. At Cornerstone Counseling we treat depression, anxiety, and a wide variety of mental health challenges. Experience Counts so call 805-390-6384 today for a free consult!
Cornerstone has been in business for over 28 years - we have served over 5000 families! We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and anger management issues. New clients will learn tools and workable solutions for handling conflict. Our goal is to help you focus on your present journey and where you would like your journey to lead. We work with adults and children. At Cornerstone Counseling we treat depression, anxiety, and a wide variety of mental health challenges. Experience Counts so call 805-390-6384 today for a free consult!
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My practice is devoted to working with adults, adolescents and couples to help them deal with difficulties in their relationships and in their personal lives. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist, and I am continually honored and intrigued by being able to help people in their lives. I received my degrees (Summa Cum Laude) from Washington University, and my doctorate in Psychology is from CSPP. In addition to my years of work in private practice, my experience includes years of intensive supervised client counseling, and now I am a supervisor at a well established clinic, in addition to my practice.
My practice is devoted to working with adults, adolescents and couples to help them deal with difficulties in their relationships and in their personal lives. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist, and I am continually honored and intrigued by being able to help people in their lives. I received my degrees (Summa Cum Laude) from Washington University, and my doctorate in Psychology is from CSPP. In addition to my years of work in private practice, my experience includes years of intensive supervised client counseling, and now I am a supervisor at a well established clinic, in addition to my practice.
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Gretchen Mattox
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (Online Only)
As the Clinical Director of a group practice, EMDR trained, and sex therapist, I want my patients to feel safe; trust opens the door to healing. We have offices in Agoura Hills, San Diego, and West LA; successfully treat: infidelity, sexual abuse, pelvic pain, sexual compulsions, and erectile struggles. Stress and unfinished emotional work can make us feel stuck or lead to destructive relationship patterns, and sexual acting out. My office is a shame free zone where we can unpack together a course best suited for your individual healing. Sex is a complex as each of us are as individuals. Shame can be in your past; a new life awaits!
As the Clinical Director of a group practice, EMDR trained, and sex therapist, I want my patients to feel safe; trust opens the door to healing. We have offices in Agoura Hills, San Diego, and West LA; successfully treat: infidelity, sexual abuse, pelvic pain, sexual compulsions, and erectile struggles. Stress and unfinished emotional work can make us feel stuck or lead to destructive relationship patterns, and sexual acting out. My office is a shame free zone where we can unpack together a course best suited for your individual healing. Sex is a complex as each of us are as individuals. Shame can be in your past; a new life awaits!
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Casey J. Simon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Waitlist for new clients
When it comes to mental illness, treatment and outlook can feel daunting. My therapeutic approach is developed on an individual basis with an emphasis on reshaping personality organization in order to create long-lasting change. I truly enjoy assisting my patients in defeating their symptoms and regaining control of their lives. I have experience working with an array of individuals, ranging from young children to adults suffering from a multitude of mental health issues. Aside from my private practice, I work as a group therapist in an intensive outpatient program with individuals just released from emergency psychiatric care.
When it comes to mental illness, treatment and outlook can feel daunting. My therapeutic approach is developed on an individual basis with an emphasis on reshaping personality organization in order to create long-lasting change. I truly enjoy assisting my patients in defeating their symptoms and regaining control of their lives. I have experience working with an array of individuals, ranging from young children to adults suffering from a multitude of mental health issues. Aside from my private practice, I work as a group therapist in an intensive outpatient program with individuals just released from emergency psychiatric care.
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Margaret (Peggy) Anne Wyatt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
When we seek therapy it is usually because we reach a point when our problems and challenges outweigh our ability to cope with them. Sometimes we feel stuck in old patterns of behavior or relationships that no longer work for us and we wish to make changes. I serve as a collaborator with you on your journey of self discovery as you find new ways of being and making more appropriate life choices. I provide safety and support as you experience psychological understanding and growth and remain with you as you develop ways to handle life's burdens in more empowering ways.
When we seek therapy it is usually because we reach a point when our problems and challenges outweigh our ability to cope with them. Sometimes we feel stuck in old patterns of behavior or relationships that no longer work for us and we wish to make changes. I serve as a collaborator with you on your journey of self discovery as you find new ways of being and making more appropriate life choices. I provide safety and support as you experience psychological understanding and growth and remain with you as you develop ways to handle life's burdens in more empowering ways.
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Seth Fenton, LMFT | Convenience Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
It is of the utmost importance to me that you feel comfortable and safe in our work together. We can talk on the phone and setup the initial session. If we are a good fit then we will continue to see each other. Life is difficult and we all go through ups and downs, suffering from depression and anxiety does not make this any easier. I will do my best to give you the tools you need to help you get through the tough times.
It is of the utmost importance to me that you feel comfortable and safe in our work together. We can talk on the phone and setup the initial session. If we are a good fit then we will continue to see each other. Life is difficult and we all go through ups and downs, suffering from depression and anxiety does not make this any easier. I will do my best to give you the tools you need to help you get through the tough times.
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The clients I see in my practice range in age from 11-80. While each individual has their own story, there are common threads that seem to run through all of us. These threads include loneliness/isolation, anxiety about the future, addiction, the aftermath of heartbreak/loss, work/money stress, longing to understand one’s past, even worry over the ever-changing state of the world. These and other issues, while painful and often confusing, are actually the materials that create change and growth. This is the therapeutic process.
The clients I see in my practice range in age from 11-80. While each individual has their own story, there are common threads that seem to run through all of us. These threads include loneliness/isolation, anxiety about the future, addiction, the aftermath of heartbreak/loss, work/money stress, longing to understand one’s past, even worry over the ever-changing state of the world. These and other issues, while painful and often confusing, are actually the materials that create change and growth. This is the therapeutic process.
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A commitment to excellence has been the guiding principle in my career. I received my training and education from prestigious programs including USC, Univ. of Michigan Medical School, UCLA Medical School, and the Ann Arbor VAMC. I have a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and a Masters in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling. I was taught and trained by some of the best in the field. I am regarded as an expert in different areas by authoring numerous peer-reviewed publications and giving dozens of presentations. I am committed to and passionate about helping people grow, change, and live fuller, happier, more productive lives.
A commitment to excellence has been the guiding principle in my career. I received my training and education from prestigious programs including USC, Univ. of Michigan Medical School, UCLA Medical School, and the Ann Arbor VAMC. I have a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and a Masters in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling. I was taught and trained by some of the best in the field. I am regarded as an expert in different areas by authoring numerous peer-reviewed publications and giving dozens of presentations. I am committed to and passionate about helping people grow, change, and live fuller, happier, more productive lives.
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Southern California Neuropsychology Group
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Neuro-Psychotherapy: This unique therapeutic modality combines psychotherapy with a brain and behavior perspective. The integrative format helps you better understand your brain patterns in relationship to your behavior and emotional output. This information will help you to permanently correct the negative feeling or behavior, allowing you to establish positive patterns instead. We offer individual, family and couples therapy to children, adolescents and adults with the following problems or difficulties: sadness/depression, mood swings, anxiety (panic attacks), social phobia, poor social skills, OCD, substance abuse (relapse prevention), video game/internet/pornography addiction, gambling, eating disorders, sleep difficulties, impulsivity, anger problems, relationship issues, trauma/abuse, PTSD.
Neuro-Psychotherapy: This unique therapeutic modality combines psychotherapy with a brain and behavior perspective. The integrative format helps you better understand your brain patterns in relationship to your behavior and emotional output. This information will help you to permanently correct the negative feeling or behavior, allowing you to establish positive patterns instead. We offer individual, family and couples therapy to children, adolescents and adults with the following problems or difficulties: sadness/depression, mood swings, anxiety (panic attacks), social phobia, poor social skills, OCD, substance abuse (relapse prevention), video game/internet/pornography addiction, gambling, eating disorders, sleep difficulties, impulsivity, anger problems, relationship issues, trauma/abuse, PTSD.
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Jade Dearing
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Agoura Hills, CA 91376
Many of us don’t realize how negative events from our childhood affect the quality of our lives. You wake up most days feeling worthless, angry, fearful, anxious, insecure, and sad. These feelings negatively affect your behavior … you are unmotivated, impulsive, reactive, and take too many risks. These behaviors are negatively affecting every aspect of your life. Bills are piling up, you go from one job to the next, one relationship to the next, and may even be abusing drugs and alcohol. I treat symptoms of childhood developmental trauma/complex PTSD, (i.,e., anxiety, depression, and dissociative disorders).
Many of us don’t realize how negative events from our childhood affect the quality of our lives. You wake up most days feeling worthless, angry, fearful, anxious, insecure, and sad. These feelings negatively affect your behavior … you are unmotivated, impulsive, reactive, and take too many risks. These behaviors are negatively affecting every aspect of your life. Bills are piling up, you go from one job to the next, one relationship to the next, and may even be abusing drugs and alcohol. I treat symptoms of childhood developmental trauma/complex PTSD, (i.,e., anxiety, depression, and dissociative disorders).
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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.