Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in California

It is true that each psychotherapy has its own life. The unique personal qualities that you and I bring to the table necessarily become interwoven to build a rich, trusting relationship. Together, we will go towards the underlying meaning of your symptoms. I have learned that many "symptoms" are actually inroads to the hidden away, injured, vulnerable parts of self that are waiting for an environment where there are resources for repair, healing, and growth. I am constantly surprised by the human potential to grow and I strive to provide an environment that gives life to the healing process.

I am a Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist in the state of California with over 10 years experience working with individuals of all ages, couples, and families. I have worked with clients who have concerns in many areas of life, and I would be honored to work with you and help you through your journey. I have experience in many areas with my main focus being depression, trauma, narcissism, postpartum depression, relationship issues, self-esteem/self-worth, anxiety, life changes, grief and loss, stress management, parenting skills, attachment building, and coping skills in addition to other issues.

BRINK OF BREAKUP OR DIVORCE; INFIDELITY; PARTNER BETRAYAL; DECEPTION, LIES, SECRECY; NARCISSIST TRAITS; CODEPENDENCY; TOXIC LOVE ATTACHMENT: Can you bounce back and heal from partner infidelity or betrayal? Can you feel better and rebuild trust again? Can your relationship or marriage become stronger and more connected after the devastating discovery of infidelity and betrayal? ABSOLUTELY! Relationships and marriages can not only survive infidelity, but can become stronger and more intimate after undergoing infidelity couples counseling/coaching process with a competent couples therapist/counselor/coach.

Life has never been particularly easy, but lately we are faced with additional stress. As a psychologist, I meet with men and women, couples and families who are coping with conflict in their marriages, conflicts with their children, financial pressures, and workplace stress. Things might seem so overwhelming that we despair of ever recapturing the happiness and optimism that we once might have had. I can show you ways to reduce your anxiety, and develop new coping strategies to improve interactions in your family, your relationships and your workplace. You can find confidence and recapture a sense of well being.

People come to psychotherapy for a variety of reasons. Making our way in this world demands so much self-reliance and yet we are given very little opportunity to get to know ourselves well. We keep our fears and uncertainty about whether we have what it takes to survive our struggles very close to our chests. This is such a fragile place to live. Ignoring our emotions and "soldiering on" creates a life of isolation and confusion. This may manifest as depression, anxiety, or uncertainty about how to wish, desire, and create a life worth living.

Now accepting online appointments! Having a trusted therapist in your corner can make a huge difference in your well-being and overall quality of life. I work with teens and adults who are struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma related to relationship conflicts, family issues, and life transitions. I also work with families and couples using Gottman and Imago techniques to improve communication and strengthen bonds. I look forward to providing a tailored approach and a nurturing space to help you heal the past, reclaim your present, and envision your brighter, healthier future.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). As a seasoned therapist, my toolbox consists of varied behavioral techniques always accompanied by a humanistic and empathetic understanding that each individual is doing the best they can in any given situation. I work from a strengths-based perspective to assist you in maximizing what works for you and overcome your life's challenges. My therapeutic approach is to evaluate each person within their environment, provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.

Are you ready to begin the Healing Journey? Do you feel empty, tired, anxious, or stressed and ready to Live Free? Are you ready to discover the best version of yourself? I help women and young ladies, Nourish, HEAL, Grow, and Thrive. I support women who are dealing with relationship trauma/grief, who are dealing with inner child issues and past childhood trauma, and having difficulty showing up as your best self. I help women acknowledge their trauma, work through their trauma and change their trauma into triumph. If you are ready to heal from what broke you, let's work together to set you free so you can grow and blossom.

It is very hard to feel safe and grounded in this uncertain world. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who uses humor and compassion when providing the support, understanding and empathy necessary to help you with your emotions . You may have experienced a sudden career transition , life change. or loss. COVID may be contributing to social anxiety. I can help you master these unwelcome emotions that prevent you from living your best life. Our goal together will be to assist you in obtaining the personal insight, strength and skills to find peace. It's spring, a time for beginnings

I work together with clients to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and stress. Together we identify behavioral patterns of critical and judgmental thinking that leads to self sabotaging behaviors. We untangle behaviors that are yours and ones that were projected on to you, by exploring the family of origins dynamics. This will help in all relationships. I have been practicing for over 35 years and have helped clients completely transform their experience, I have worked with anxiety and depression, abuse, trauma, loss and grief. Th goal is to love and accept yourself.

Practical Strategic Coaching For Getting A Narcissist Jerk To Back The Hell Off. If you keep losing ground to a narcissist, bully, jerk, egomaniac who belittles you no matter what you do, I've got solutions. Based on decades of practical and scientific research, I can tailor and teach you ethical techniques you haven't heard of or tried. They may not come naturally to you at first. That's the point. See, bullies have a robotic formula for sado-narcissistically putting you down to lift themselves up. You need to do something unexpected to you advantage. We'll study your situation and come up with just the thing.

Based in Beverly Hills, Integrative Psychotherapy Group’s experienced therapists provide insightful therapy to work through our clients’ concerns and guide meaningful change. We believe that therapy helps provide relief and self-awareness for those who feel overwhelmed or have trouble finding the root of their problems. Meaningful therapy depends on the powerful interpersonal relationship between the client and clinician, which is one of the many reasons why we work together to create a profound and significant connection.

Do you find yourself experiencing doubt, sadness, worry, grief, confusion and hopelessness? It could be that your relationship is causing confusion and you are losing your sense of stability in the world or maybe you are struggling to make career or family decisions. Depression or anxiety may be getting in your way of finding the happiness/success you know you are capable of having. These concerns take courage to face and therapy provides a safe place to discuss alternative ways of looking at your concerns. I can help you gain some insight into your struggles while providing emotional support.

Deciding to come into treatment is never an easy decision even when it feels necessary. I work from a psychoanalytic-psychotherapy approach meaning I'm most interested in what your experience is. What that means is that through careful listening and dialogue, I'll work with you to better identify and understand what may be behind painful symptoms like lack of impulse control, binge eating, depression that's so heavy you can't get out of bed, or the terrible grief that comes from losing a loved one.

You carry a smile on your face and present yourself so put together. Behind your smile is a belief that you are not good enough. You find yourself overachieving and striving for the next thing you think will make you feel satisfied and fulfilled. But it's exhausting. You're tired of taking care of everyone's needs except your own, and believing that people will only love you if you behave a certain way or perform a version of you. Your mind is constantly running, wondering if what you said was “weird” or "too much", believing that other people are judging you as harshly as you judge yourself. I know how hard this is.

Therapy is a powerful tool for changing relationships with your partner, family, or other significant people. Most importantly, therapy can transform your relationship with yourself. My more than 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist has shown that when people improve how they treat and view themselves, even in small ways, the benefits are enormous: less stress, emotional turmoil, anxiety, and negative thinking; more confidence, contentment, life balance, and self-acceptance; and better communication with those you love.

Not feeling like your "usual self" but can't figure out why? Are you irritable, uninterested in your previously enjoyable activities, or disengaged from daily life? Is your mind replaying old scenarios or repeating "What if" questions and worrisome thoughts? Perhaps your current coping skills just aren't hitting the mark this time... Involved in a relationship where either you or your partner seem plagued by "trust issues", insecurity, and revolving arguments? Are you seeing changes in expressions of love and sexual interest or thinking "my significant other doesn't understand me?"

Dr. Waterman specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for adults, teens, and families. She is experienced in treating mood, anxiety, and personality disorders, as well as substance abuse disorders in private practice and treatment centers. Dr. Waterman is also intensively trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an effective treatment for children with behavioral and emotional problems.

Please note that I work only with clients in California at this time. Often, when we connect with therapists, we present with clear issues we want to address. Other times, we could be struggling to interpret how a life event may be affecting us. When I work with a client, I like to know and understand that person deeply, including where they feel they are now in life, and how is it they got here, to this point. We will delve into moments in your earlier life that you believe may hold some importance, some current relevance, what I term the echo of our pasts. It is this exploration that makes therapy both enlightening and releasing.