Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Tampa, FL

I am a best-selling author and American Mental Health Counseling Association Diplomate and Clinical Mental Health Specialist in Child and Adolescent Counseling, one of just 20 clinicians in the US with that dual certification. I have been in practice for almost 20 years, and blog for Psychology Today and The Huffington Post. I help clients with ADHD, anxiety, pain, and grief recognize and overcome challenges and succeed. I help victims and survivors of gaslighting and abuse from a narcissist. I help clients reach their potential at work, home, and in social relationships.

I specialize in helping couples get back to/or get to a great place. I would love to help you make your relationship- BETTER than tit has ever been. I am one of the few blessed people who absolutely LOVES my career- and it shows in my dedication and my creativeness with my clients. I can help with communication, expectations and NPD (narcissistic personality disorder). Let me help you have your best relationship. Your relationship does NOT have to be average/mediocre- let me help you have the closeness and intimacy you desire/deserve! Give me a call today!

If you are seeking a therapist who is committed to helping you navigate your mental health journey with compassion and expertise in the states of Texas and Florida to include The Villages, please reach out to schedule a consultation. I specialize in Narcissistic Abuse and Trauma Recovery, PTSD, EMDR as well as a large variety of mental health concerns. Clients with Cigna and Aetna can be seen as soon as 7 days from an inquiry. I look forward to partnering with you on your path to well-being. Please book with me directly via my website on the website link information.

Narcissistic abuse often leaves you feeling anxious, depressed, traumatized, and alone. Are you unsure how to move forward after a toxic relationship? Did you grow up with a narcissistic mother or father? The effects of narcissistic abuse can lead to long term effects of isolation, panic attacks, self-blame, or loss of identity. But you are ready to make a change. If you have been struggling to set healthy boundaries, resolve conflict, and maintain a sense of self, then this is the place for you. If you have been struggling to survive in your relationships because of betrayal, broken trust, resentment, or disappointment I can help!

Accepting New Clients! TBCS is a group of mental health clinicians dedicated to providing quality mental health services so you feel comfortable to heal, improve, and change what you can through psychotherapy. Specializing in treatment using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy ( CPT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Somatic Integration and Processing (SIP), Dance/Movement Therapy, and Art therapy, we believe mental health for all ages includes emotional/mental flexibility, openness, and healthy social connection.

I am deeply committed to supporting intercultural couples and individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them embrace their unique journeys and overcome challenges. By fostering understanding and heartfelt communication, I empower partners and families to navigate cultural differences and life transitions with grace. Through a lens of cultural humility, I passionately assist those healing from trauma, including racial/ethnic discrimination, and narcissistic abuse, guiding them towards hope and resilience.

An Awakened Heart is the result of love and dedication in wanting to therapeutically serve others in their desire toward psychological well-being. Utilizing cognitive & transpersonal approaches specific to individual needs, the work lends toward a more whole and integrated sense of self. Through purposeful focus on self-recovery, the vision is to bring forth the best of whom we are, despite challenges, traumas & the emotional pain we are so often identifying. By reconnecting to ourselves we can begin to understand the themes roles & behavioral patterns that interfere and sabotage the changes we are trying to engage.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, anger or low self-esteem or did you grow up in an abusive home? Are you married to someone who is abusive emotionally or physically or have you discovered your spouse's infidelity? If you are struggling with any of these symptoms or to trust in your relationship, let us work together so we can develop a plan of how to reduce your symptoms, increase your self esteem, work through the abuse of child/adulthood, or address the trauma of infidelity.

Hi there, I'm Rita the Backpack Therapist. Recovering from childhood trauma and narcissistic abuse is never easy. But there’s no reason to have to go through this alone. Let me help you recover and rise above your traumatic experience. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of working with sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape and sexual assault survivors overcome trauma. I also specialize in recovery from narcissistic abuse.

The support you'll receive is tailored to your goals, process, pace, uniqueness & desires. I focus on empowering you to rely on your own inner navigation, unique strategy & authority. Our work incorporates the application of various traditional & non-traditional wisdom techniques vetted in over 27 years of practice & experience. Together, we address the heart & root of things. You will find our work together very honest, direct, & compassionate. Our sessions will begin by meeting you where you are at, learning what you want and need in your process of healing and beginning to gently but consistently unwind problematic conditioning.

Do you feel you have it all/have enough, but do not feel satisfied, content, happy, or at peace? Do you want to find meaning and purpose in your life? Do you want to examine the root causes of your emotional suffering instead of putting a bandaid on your symptoms? If so, I invite you to schedule a 20-minute consultation with me to begin exploring your transformation. I can help you to learn to trust yourself, discern what you have and don't have control/responsibility over, and find your center/ true north, which you can utilize to make decisions more effectively and flow through life's ups and downs with more ease.

Everyone deserves to live a life that leaves them excited to wake up every morning. You are not excluded from this. Healing from pain is possible. Healing from trauma is possible. Feeling free from the anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns you are experiencing is possible. Beautiful things always grow in dark places. Let's find a new light within you together.

Welcome! Creating a safe environment is the first step toward meaningful change. I have been a psychotherapist for more than 20 years, and it has been my privilege to assist people in both outpatient and inpatient psychiatric settings. I have experience treating a broad range of disorders, and my specialties include depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, and narcissism. I hold an MSSW from Columbia University and a PhD in Social Welfare from Case Western Reserve University. I did my clinical internship and postdoctoral work at Yale University School of Medicine. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, Seeking Safety, Motivational Interviewing, and exposure therapies for PTSD. I respect and admire folks who want to grow and overcome their challenges. I hope I can be there to support you on that journey. We will talk about what you would like to achieve in therapy, and we will map out a way to get there.

Have you left a toxic relationship and feel emotionally demolished? Do you struggle to leave a toxic relationship that feels chaotic? Are you terrified of entering a new relationship because all you seem to attract are toxic partners? Your partner gaslights you, leaving you feeling emotionally terrorized. You want to find tools to help you get past feeling stuck from all of this. You're ready to set boundaries without guilt and recognize the red flags You might not even recall a time things did not feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you are ready for some relief. You are ready to end toxic patterns that left you wounded.

Something just isn't right, you are not yourself. Stress, anger, worry, sadness; it is building up and you can’t seem to shake it off. Things aren't going as planned, you are stuck, and what you doing just isn't working. You may even be experiencing self-doubt or acting in uncharacteristic ways. Where did this come from? What did I do to deserve this? How did I let this get away from me? Shame, guilt, blame, and negative thoughts are evident, it is getting hard to see the bright side. Your job, relationship, family, health, or peace of mind are at risk. It is time for a change and deep down inside, you know it.

My passion and love for my profession is to help my clients understand and have faith in their strengths, so they have the best chance of finding solutions to their problems. I provide a warm, confidential and safe place for discovering specific solutions that lead to healthy change. I love what I do and want to share my professionalisim with you for a meaningful and theraputic experience. I have 37 years of clinical experience working with adults, children and adolescents. I specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety disorders and depression, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness.

Imagine for moment being free form self-limiting fears. What would life be like if you felt empowered by your obstacles, instead of chained by them? What if you could engineer your mind to take your personal or professional life to the next level-and beyond? I encourage you to explore and experience the magic of motivation and transformation. I will meet you where you are in the moment and help you build from there at your comfortable place. Our work together will be entirely individualized and personalized to you. I specialize in personality disorders, anxiety and relationship issues. Regain your focus and create your vision.

Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. At our practice, our therapists have 50+ years of combined experience. We are experts in what we do and seek to serve our patients with the highest quality of care and the most advanced therapeutic techniques. We use a variety of approaches to treat a wide range of disorders and issues. We specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Interventions, Behavioral Activation, and have a Patient-Centered approach.

I believe the purpose of therapy is to enhance your quality of life. Sometimes that means addressing a particular crisis or period of emotional distress. Other times, it may be more about developing a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships, and past experiences. No matter the circumstances that bring you in, good therapy will provide you the space and tools to better understanding your personal values and goals. This understanding allows you to make choices and act in ways that are consistent with what is important to you, ensuring a life that feels meaningful and satisfying.