Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in New Bedford, MA
My goal is to provide solution focused and compassionate treatment. I draw upon my more than twenty years of experience to work with each client, to address those primary issues which brought one into treatment and to join with my clients on their path towards greater functioning and stability.
My goal is to provide solution focused and compassionate treatment. I draw upon my more than twenty years of experience to work with each client, to address those primary issues which brought one into treatment and to join with my clients on their path towards greater functioning and stability.
I have more than twenty years working with all populations & ethnic groups in individual, group, couples and family therapy. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders , trauma, anger management ,depression, post traumatic stress disorder, autism spectrum disorders and substance use. I have experience in conducting sex offender evaluations, anger evaluations, and trauma evaluations. I have experience working with court involved youth. My methods of therapies are cognitive behavioral, psycho-dynamic & motivational interviewing. I accept most major insurances including all Mass Health Plans. I am accepting new clients. My office is located in a professional building near downtown New Bedford.
I have more than twenty years working with all populations & ethnic groups in individual, group, couples and family therapy. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders , trauma, anger management ,depression, post traumatic stress disorder, autism spectrum disorders and substance use. I have experience in conducting sex offender evaluations, anger evaluations, and trauma evaluations. I have experience working with court involved youth. My methods of therapies are cognitive behavioral, psycho-dynamic & motivational interviewing. I accept most major insurances including all Mass Health Plans. I am accepting new clients. My office is located in a professional building near downtown New Bedford.
Krystal L Bento
Mental Health Counselor, MEd , LMHC, LADC, SAC, CANS
Verified Verified
New Bedford, MA 02740
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is client-centered, empathic, and goal-directed. I can help you create a path to wellness, and to address the underlying reasons behind self-defeating behaviors or troubling emotions in the here and now. I also offer telehealth appointments as well as in-person appointments.
My approach is client-centered, empathic, and goal-directed. I can help you create a path to wellness, and to address the underlying reasons behind self-defeating behaviors or troubling emotions in the here and now. I also offer telehealth appointments as well as in-person appointments.
Alexis Baird received her BS in Hospitality Management at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst before becoming a nurse practitioner and receiving BS and MSN from Regis College in 2007. Alexis is experienced in family medicine, diabetes management, managing psychiatric illnesses across the lifespan, as well as extensive practice in geriatrics and substance abuse management. Alexis is currently studying to receive her PMHNP certification.
Alexis Baird received her BS in Hospitality Management at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst before becoming a nurse practitioner and receiving BS and MSN from Regis College in 2007. Alexis is experienced in family medicine, diabetes management, managing psychiatric illnesses across the lifespan, as well as extensive practice in geriatrics and substance abuse management. Alexis is currently studying to receive her PMHNP certification.
Currently accepting new clients who have availability to meet on Monday of Thursday mornings! Hello! Congrats on seeking help, taking the first step can be challenging! I am a therapist with years of experience working with a variety of diagnoses. My areas of interest/knowledge include anxiety/phobias, life transitions, first responders, other mental health professionals, career counseling, trauma, OCD, body dysmorphia, codependency, and parenting. I am especially experienced with working with parents of children/teens with mental health issues, blended family dynamics, and those who became parents at a young age.
Currently accepting new clients who have availability to meet on Monday of Thursday mornings! Hello! Congrats on seeking help, taking the first step can be challenging! I am a therapist with years of experience working with a variety of diagnoses. My areas of interest/knowledge include anxiety/phobias, life transitions, first responders, other mental health professionals, career counseling, trauma, OCD, body dysmorphia, codependency, and parenting. I am especially experienced with working with parents of children/teens with mental health issues, blended family dynamics, and those who became parents at a young age.
Dawn DePasquale
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
New Bedford, MA 02740
Waitlist for new clients
As an eclectic therapist, I employ many tools when working with you. With adults, I primarily rely on cognitive behavioral techniques. This is an approach that aims to influence dysfunctional emotions, behaviors and thoughts through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure. It is proven to be quite effective with mood, anxiety, personality, eating, substance abuse, and psychotic disorders. With children, I rely on a variety of play therapy and behavioral therapy techniques. Your treatment will be influenced by your own needs and symptoms to help you meet to your goals. You deserve to love the life you live!
As an eclectic therapist, I employ many tools when working with you. With adults, I primarily rely on cognitive behavioral techniques. This is an approach that aims to influence dysfunctional emotions, behaviors and thoughts through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure. It is proven to be quite effective with mood, anxiety, personality, eating, substance abuse, and psychotic disorders. With children, I rely on a variety of play therapy and behavioral therapy techniques. Your treatment will be influenced by your own needs and symptoms to help you meet to your goals. You deserve to love the life you live!
I provide psychotherapy services to adults, couples, adolescents and families. I seek to create a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship to foster a process of self-awareness, insight, hope, healing and transformation. My expertise includes the use of mindfulness and eclectic psychotherapy to address mental illness, substance abuse, addictions, fluctuations in mood, feelings of dissatisfaction in relationships or at work. Psychotherapy is a reciprocal relationship, which facilitates personal awareness and growth. Your growth and change will lead to an increase sense of identity, personal power, creativity and purpose.
I provide psychotherapy services to adults, couples, adolescents and families. I seek to create a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship to foster a process of self-awareness, insight, hope, healing and transformation. My expertise includes the use of mindfulness and eclectic psychotherapy to address mental illness, substance abuse, addictions, fluctuations in mood, feelings of dissatisfaction in relationships or at work. Psychotherapy is a reciprocal relationship, which facilitates personal awareness and growth. Your growth and change will lead to an increase sense of identity, personal power, creativity and purpose.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety - whether it’s from external demands or internal struggles. Maybe it's social anxiety, "a life transition," or healing from trauma. Or maybe it's something more general, like you want to feel more "in control" of your emotions…and your life. I can help. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of your challenges, empowering you to move forward - with skill and confidence. I use “treatments that work” (CBT, DBT, mindfulness, etc). But we’ll find what works for YOU. Lastly, I don’t just want you to just “feel better.” I want you to live your best life. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety - whether it’s from external demands or internal struggles. Maybe it's social anxiety, "a life transition," or healing from trauma. Or maybe it's something more general, like you want to feel more "in control" of your emotions…and your life. I can help. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of your challenges, empowering you to move forward - with skill and confidence. I use “treatments that work” (CBT, DBT, mindfulness, etc). But we’ll find what works for YOU. Lastly, I don’t just want you to just “feel better.” I want you to live your best life. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
Life can be very challenging at times. Often, we find ourselves in places, wondering how did I get here? Or not again? Although the details may be different, you will find repeated themes in your life. The first step in solving any problem is to identify the problem. We will work together to gain an understanding of: why you are where you are at this time in your life, what you would like to change, and learn the tools needed in order to effectively make the changes and establish long and short term goals.
Life can be very challenging at times. Often, we find ourselves in places, wondering how did I get here? Or not again? Although the details may be different, you will find repeated themes in your life. The first step in solving any problem is to identify the problem. We will work together to gain an understanding of: why you are where you are at this time in your life, what you would like to change, and learn the tools needed in order to effectively make the changes and establish long and short term goals.
OCD Specialist, Shane MacDonals, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
New Bedford, MA 02740 (Online Only)
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
Dr. Mitch-Lisa Marriage/Couples Workshops/Seminars
PsyD, MSW, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
New Bedford, MA 02741
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Seminars, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session (Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops/Seminars are Designed to be Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate Your Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Seminars, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session (Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops/Seminars are Designed to be Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate Your Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
My goal is to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental environment in which we can work together to explore the many life challenges that are overwhelming you. I customize my therapeutic approach and practices to best serve your individual needs. This may include individual therapy, parenting sessions, family/group meetings, or a combination of multiple modalities. I recognize that we each possess unique strengths and obstacles that we want to overcome. I will work collaboratively with you to build off of those strengths and experiences to develop goals that matter to you and solutions that fit who you are.
My goal is to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental environment in which we can work together to explore the many life challenges that are overwhelming you. I customize my therapeutic approach and practices to best serve your individual needs. This may include individual therapy, parenting sessions, family/group meetings, or a combination of multiple modalities. I recognize that we each possess unique strengths and obstacles that we want to overcome. I will work collaboratively with you to build off of those strengths and experiences to develop goals that matter to you and solutions that fit who you are.
Jill Pedersen Gestalt Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Not Verified Not Verified
New Bedford, MA 02741
In my personal style, therapy is a warm, supportive, and inquisitive process where we explore what isn't working in your life or relationships. Together we will build awareness, make connections and discover patterns that interfere with your happiness and cause you dissatisfaction. When we create space between emotion and action, we will expand your awareness and a world of new choices will emerge for you.
In my personal style, therapy is a warm, supportive, and inquisitive process where we explore what isn't working in your life or relationships. Together we will build awareness, make connections and discover patterns that interfere with your happiness and cause you dissatisfaction. When we create space between emotion and action, we will expand your awareness and a world of new choices will emerge for you.
We are a group practice owned and operated by licensed mental health professionals. We offer individual/group/couple and SUD therapy. We believe that everyone is the hero in their story.
We are a group practice owned and operated by licensed mental health professionals. We offer individual/group/couple and SUD therapy. We believe that everyone is the hero in their story.
Tracy Halle
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Bedford, MA 02740 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! My ideal client is someone who wants to gradually peel the layers that lead to the root of underlying issues that cause anxiety, PTSD and depression. I offer therapy from an attachment and trauma informed lens and integrate a variety of approaches including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Attachment Focused/Inner Child Healing using Ego State therapy (Parts' work). My style is Eclectic in that I often use CBT, DBT, Acceptance and Commitment, Psychodynamic (exploring past painful experiences often found in childhood and connecting them to present day distress) to heal emotional wounds.
Welcome! My ideal client is someone who wants to gradually peel the layers that lead to the root of underlying issues that cause anxiety, PTSD and depression. I offer therapy from an attachment and trauma informed lens and integrate a variety of approaches including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Attachment Focused/Inner Child Healing using Ego State therapy (Parts' work). My style is Eclectic in that I often use CBT, DBT, Acceptance and Commitment, Psychodynamic (exploring past painful experiences often found in childhood and connecting them to present day distress) to heal emotional wounds.
I have experience treating stress related disorders, anxiety, life changes, and substance abuse. I have obtained a specialty certification from Simmons College in Trauma. I have experience working with people who are dealing with a wide range of issues including various traumas, abuse, tragic loss, stress, or a life changing event. I have experience working with first responders, nurses, therapists, children, adolescents, and adults. I offer a highly supportive environment where deep healing and growth can take place.
I have experience treating stress related disorders, anxiety, life changes, and substance abuse. I have obtained a specialty certification from Simmons College in Trauma. I have experience working with people who are dealing with a wide range of issues including various traumas, abuse, tragic loss, stress, or a life changing event. I have experience working with first responders, nurses, therapists, children, adolescents, and adults. I offer a highly supportive environment where deep healing and growth can take place.
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My ideal client likely struggles with honest self-reflection, emotional regulation, and interpersonal conflict. They are somewhat familiar with the boundaries and perimeters of therapy.
My ideal client likely struggles with honest self-reflection, emotional regulation, and interpersonal conflict. They are somewhat familiar with the boundaries and perimeters of therapy.
David DeMello
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westport, MA 02790
Waitlist for new clients
**Currently I have NO AVAILABILITY UNTIL October** **Only taking TUFTS, BCBS, or PRIVATE PAY for time being** I work with a wide range of clients and find that they become easily engaged in the therapeutic process due to the safe environment and space that is provided. Together we come up with a goal to work toward and through positive interactions, psychoeducation, and cathartic experiences much can be accomplished.
**Currently I have NO AVAILABILITY UNTIL October** **Only taking TUFTS, BCBS, or PRIVATE PAY for time being** I work with a wide range of clients and find that they become easily engaged in the therapeutic process due to the safe environment and space that is provided. Together we come up with a goal to work toward and through positive interactions, psychoeducation, and cathartic experiences much can be accomplished.
Jeff has worked with a wide range of clients, ages 6 to 90, who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief & loss, physical, emotional & sexual trauma, life transitions, gender identification, and relationship and/or communication issues. Jeff has assisted clients achieve their personal goals in a non-judgmental, trusting, and safe manner.
Jeff has worked with a wide range of clients, ages 6 to 90, who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief & loss, physical, emotional & sexual trauma, life transitions, gender identification, and relationship and/or communication issues. Jeff has assisted clients achieve their personal goals in a non-judgmental, trusting, and safe manner.
In the past, I have enjoyed working with individuals with a history of traumatic experiences, substance use, interpersonal difficulties, and psychosis. I enjoy working on goals with clients that involve cognitive restructuring and skills building. Additionally, I enjoy short-term solution-focused goals.
In the past, I have enjoyed working with individuals with a history of traumatic experiences, substance use, interpersonal difficulties, and psychosis. I enjoy working on goals with clients that involve cognitive restructuring and skills building. Additionally, I enjoy short-term solution-focused goals.
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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.