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Dr. Mitch-Lisa Marriage/Couple Workshop/Specialist
PsyD, MSW, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
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.
(315) 669-2920 View (315) 669-2920
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Evoke: Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Not accepting new clients
There is hope! With a varied and vast personal and educational background my strength, first and foremost, is connecting with my clients. I am truly honored by the opportunity to walk with my clients through to the other side of their personal healing. As we collaborate on how to reach your goals, with hope and compassion you CAN experience greater peace, joy, and improved mental health! Some focus areas include Couples and Families in distress, Special Needs individuals /Families, Children/Adolescents, Couples surviving sexual betrayal, and relief from Anxiety/Depression.
There is hope! With a varied and vast personal and educational background my strength, first and foremost, is connecting with my clients. I am truly honored by the opportunity to walk with my clients through to the other side of their personal healing. As we collaborate on how to reach your goals, with hope and compassion you CAN experience greater peace, joy, and improved mental health! Some focus areas include Couples and Families in distress, Special Needs individuals /Families, Children/Adolescents, Couples surviving sexual betrayal, and relief from Anxiety/Depression.
(315) 285-4350 View (315) 285-4350
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Helen Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Baldwinsville, NY 13027  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
**Not accepting new clients** I am pleased that you have found my private teletherapy practice. Reaching out for support for you and/or your loved one takes tremendous courage. We can conquer this journey together now that you have one of the hardest steps behind you. I sincerely look forward to the opportunity to walk beside you on your journey to a better life! The teletherapy platform is easy, private, safe, efficient and flexible with improved and streamlined communication. Just imagine participating in therapy in your pajamas under your favorite blanket. That is what I am offering on a 100% HIPAA compliant platform.
**Not accepting new clients** I am pleased that you have found my private teletherapy practice. Reaching out for support for you and/or your loved one takes tremendous courage. We can conquer this journey together now that you have one of the hardest steps behind you. I sincerely look forward to the opportunity to walk beside you on your journey to a better life! The teletherapy platform is easy, private, safe, efficient and flexible with improved and streamlined communication. Just imagine participating in therapy in your pajamas under your favorite blanket. That is what I am offering on a 100% HIPAA compliant platform.
(315) 506-4886 View (315) 506-4886

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Photo of Alexandra Paul, LMHC, Counselor
Alexandra Paul
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camillus, NY 13031
Owning your story takes bravery and is an integral part of the journey toward transformative change. If you are reading this you are already taking the first courageous step in committing to your personal growth and healing. I believe that therapy should provide a safe space for you to process and make meaning of your life, past and present, in order to help you envision and move toward a life worth living. I am here to form a strong relationship with individuals, to be genuine and compassionate, and to collaborate with you to shape your life in a way that is authentic to you and promotes well-being.
Owning your story takes bravery and is an integral part of the journey toward transformative change. If you are reading this you are already taking the first courageous step in committing to your personal growth and healing. I believe that therapy should provide a safe space for you to process and make meaning of your life, past and present, in order to help you envision and move toward a life worth living. I am here to form a strong relationship with individuals, to be genuine and compassionate, and to collaborate with you to shape your life in a way that is authentic to you and promotes well-being.
(315) 306-3503 View (315) 306-3503
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Kirsten Lesch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSW, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Camillus, NY 13031
You deserve a life that feels good. We know that even good relationships can get stuck in unhealthy patterns. Do you find that when you are trying to connect with your partner you end up in a cycle of communication that's not helpful or productive? Do you retreat and silence it until next time? There is always next time… Maybe this time they will understand…we become louder in hopes they see how hurt we are.The more we aren't seen and heard the more resentful we become. The explosions become more significant and the intimacy ceases, now you are just resentful roommates. It doesn't have to be this way.
You deserve a life that feels good. We know that even good relationships can get stuck in unhealthy patterns. Do you find that when you are trying to connect with your partner you end up in a cycle of communication that's not helpful or productive? Do you retreat and silence it until next time? There is always next time… Maybe this time they will understand…we become louder in hopes they see how hurt we are.The more we aren't seen and heard the more resentful we become. The explosions become more significant and the intimacy ceases, now you are just resentful roommates. It doesn't have to be this way.
(315) 646-4014 View (315) 646-4014
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Matthew Scheuer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Syracuse, NY 13212
I work with trauma, anxiety, depression with children and adults, and couples counseling. I welcome clients who are ready to engage in their journey just as they are, from wherever they stand. Ideal clients are those open to the experience of therapy and eager to collaboratively delve into their challenges within a nurturing and cooperative environment. I offer both in-office and telehealth counseling to individuals from diverse backgrounds facing a range of challenges.
I work with trauma, anxiety, depression with children and adults, and couples counseling. I welcome clients who are ready to engage in their journey just as they are, from wherever they stand. Ideal clients are those open to the experience of therapy and eager to collaboratively delve into their challenges within a nurturing and cooperative environment. I offer both in-office and telehealth counseling to individuals from diverse backgrounds facing a range of challenges.
(680) 208-2350 View (680) 208-2350
Photo of Jennifer Ann Matthews, LMHC, LCMHC, NCC, Counselor
Jennifer Ann Matthews
Counselor, LMHC, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Dexter, NY 13634  (Online Only)
Do you feel like you are constantly triggered by "ordinary life"? Panic attacks? Insomnia? Destructive behaviors? Mood swings? Hypervigilance or mistrust? Loss of memory? Feelings of worthlessness or shame? Loss of sense of self? Feeling numb or detaching from relationships? Do you wish you could "change the channel" in your mind? Maybe you have been in a holding pattern of "bad or abusive" relationships and are seeking ways to recognize red flags and break patterns of codependency.
Do you feel like you are constantly triggered by "ordinary life"? Panic attacks? Insomnia? Destructive behaviors? Mood swings? Hypervigilance or mistrust? Loss of memory? Feelings of worthlessness or shame? Loss of sense of self? Feeling numb or detaching from relationships? Do you wish you could "change the channel" in your mind? Maybe you have been in a holding pattern of "bad or abusive" relationships and are seeking ways to recognize red flags and break patterns of codependency.
(315) 506-4717 View (315) 506-4717
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Edward Currier
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Syracuse, NY 13219  (Online Only)
My primary focus of therapeutic services is to provide a conducive, safe, and confidential format that will ensure personal growth. Enabling the individual to regain functional capabilities which is the ultimate goal. In order to regain functionality and growth individuals in therapeutic settings may have to discuss pleasant/unpleasant aspects of their lives and may experience uncomfortable feelings such as anxiety, fear, shame, guilt, hatred, anger, and frustration. However, through counseling, clients learn how to appreciate themselves, make better decisions and become more open about themselves and the world they live in.
My primary focus of therapeutic services is to provide a conducive, safe, and confidential format that will ensure personal growth. Enabling the individual to regain functional capabilities which is the ultimate goal. In order to regain functionality and growth individuals in therapeutic settings may have to discuss pleasant/unpleasant aspects of their lives and may experience uncomfortable feelings such as anxiety, fear, shame, guilt, hatred, anger, and frustration. However, through counseling, clients learn how to appreciate themselves, make better decisions and become more open about themselves and the world they live in.
(315) 805-4581 View (315) 805-4581
Photo of Felicia Black, LCSW, CCTSF, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Felicia Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTSF
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liverpool, NY 13090
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Felicia Black. I am a Clinical Therapist practicing in Onondaga County to meet the needs of the community. I am excited and grateful to help you on your journey to wellness. My desire is to provide a safe space, healing environment, attentive care to all I come into contact with. I hold credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, and Parent Educator based in attachment, attuning, and emotional regulation.
My name is Felicia Black. I am a Clinical Therapist practicing in Onondaga County to meet the needs of the community. I am excited and grateful to help you on your journey to wellness. My desire is to provide a safe space, healing environment, attentive care to all I come into contact with. I hold credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, and Parent Educator based in attachment, attuning, and emotional regulation.
(315) 677-7330 View (315) 677-7330
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Kimberlee Vargas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Camillus, NY 13031
Congratulations! Today you have taken a first step toward creating more joy and fulfillment in your life. We believe every person has the power to create positive change. Whether you want to address a particular problem in your life, navigate a new transition, recover from a recent or past trauma, let go of a negative behavior pattern, or wish to resolve uncomfortable feelings or emotions, psychotherapy can help. Using an integrative approach, mixed with compassion, honesty, humor, and guidance, we can produce solutions to move life forward by instilling hope and promoting change. We provide a non-judgmental, caring environment.
Congratulations! Today you have taken a first step toward creating more joy and fulfillment in your life. We believe every person has the power to create positive change. Whether you want to address a particular problem in your life, navigate a new transition, recover from a recent or past trauma, let go of a negative behavior pattern, or wish to resolve uncomfortable feelings or emotions, psychotherapy can help. Using an integrative approach, mixed with compassion, honesty, humor, and guidance, we can produce solutions to move life forward by instilling hope and promoting change. We provide a non-judgmental, caring environment.
(315) 636-4778 View (315) 636-4778
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Rita Worlock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPMFT, CASAC-T, CCTP, RYT
Verified Verified
Liverpool, NY 13088
Offering in-person/video/phone appts. I am taking new clients! I am a Clinical Psychotherapist & Social Work Practitioner with 13 yrs. of experience (academic & professional). I consistently find unique solutions for issues my clients face, and I am fully knowledgeable about the current thinking on human services and practice. I am committed to a person-centered, systemic approach that promotes independence and well-being for those under my care. I am direct, authentic, compassionate, creative, and simple in my approach. I like to go deep in my collaborative work with my clients, yet I don't take myself too seriously.
Offering in-person/video/phone appts. I am taking new clients! I am a Clinical Psychotherapist & Social Work Practitioner with 13 yrs. of experience (academic & professional). I consistently find unique solutions for issues my clients face, and I am fully knowledgeable about the current thinking on human services and practice. I am committed to a person-centered, systemic approach that promotes independence and well-being for those under my care. I am direct, authentic, compassionate, creative, and simple in my approach. I like to go deep in my collaborative work with my clients, yet I don't take myself too seriously.
(315) 658-6496 View (315) 658-6496
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Dr. Sarah F Spiegelhoff
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Camillus, NY 13031
Every client is unique and it is my job to assist you through transforming pain and other emotional distress into hope, strength, positive change, and achievement. I offer clients a patient-centered partnership, to support and empower them in making informed choices that will lead to meaningful change. I evaluate clients’ identified concerns from a holistic and integrative mental health perspective. Successful outcomes are accomplished through insight-oriented conversations to express emotion, provide motivation, assess wellness, identify strengths, and create a safe space to explore oneself.
Every client is unique and it is my job to assist you through transforming pain and other emotional distress into hope, strength, positive change, and achievement. I offer clients a patient-centered partnership, to support and empower them in making informed choices that will lead to meaningful change. I evaluate clients’ identified concerns from a holistic and integrative mental health perspective. Successful outcomes are accomplished through insight-oriented conversations to express emotion, provide motivation, assess wellness, identify strengths, and create a safe space to explore oneself.
(315) 320-6441 View (315) 320-6441

Online Therapists

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Robyn Tomlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BAPsych, MFA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Manlius, NY 13104  (Online Only)
Welcome. Life can become overwhelming sometimes (understatement!). My sessions are authentic, very interactive, empathetic, and solution focused. You will find clarity on the issues you're facing, have more self-awareness and new insights, feel supported through the process, and learn life long skills and strategies suited to you. I am well experienced in successfully treating a variety of issues: Anxiety or Panic, Adapting to change, Depression, Bi-Polar, OCD, Trauma/PTSD, Spectrum Disorder, Addictions, Issues in Divorce/pre-div, Survivors of Abuse & Narcissistic Abuse, or clients who are/were psycho-emotionally violated by others.
Welcome. Life can become overwhelming sometimes (understatement!). My sessions are authentic, very interactive, empathetic, and solution focused. You will find clarity on the issues you're facing, have more self-awareness and new insights, feel supported through the process, and learn life long skills and strategies suited to you. I am well experienced in successfully treating a variety of issues: Anxiety or Panic, Adapting to change, Depression, Bi-Polar, OCD, Trauma/PTSD, Spectrum Disorder, Addictions, Issues in Divorce/pre-div, Survivors of Abuse & Narcissistic Abuse, or clients who are/were psycho-emotionally violated by others.
(315) 870-1985 View (315) 870-1985
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Gabriel Hoff
LPMHC
Verified Verified
Ithaca, NY 14850
I’m passionate about helping to heal from trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and other challenges. I'm also interested in identity issues - “who am I in the face of this?” - such as those coming from life transitions, realizations about sexual orientation, severe addiction, spirituality or religion, being in a relationship with an addicted or narcissistic person, or from having a long-term diagnosis like ADHD or Borderline Personality Disorder. I work with teens, young adults, middle aged and elders; couples, families, and individuals.
I’m passionate about helping to heal from trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and other challenges. I'm also interested in identity issues - “who am I in the face of this?” - such as those coming from life transitions, realizations about sexual orientation, severe addiction, spirituality or religion, being in a relationship with an addicted or narcissistic person, or from having a long-term diagnosis like ADHD or Borderline Personality Disorder. I work with teens, young adults, middle aged and elders; couples, families, and individuals.
(607) 703-3780 View (607) 703-3780
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Teresa McMahon
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CFRC, EMDR, trained
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14623  (Online Only)
You can tell me every detail about your worst calls. The scents and sounds of the cumulative trauma stored within your body and mind. What wakes you up at night and keeps you up. If you are motivated, honest and open, you can learn the skills to thrive instead of just surviving. I utilize efficient, evidence-based therapeutic practices. My goal is to hear you say "I am glad I did the hard work and am free of the pain and shame of trauma. I am resilient and have tools now to thrive and handle what life throws at me". I prefer to receive referrals from the word of mouth of my clients and their families.
You can tell me every detail about your worst calls. The scents and sounds of the cumulative trauma stored within your body and mind. What wakes you up at night and keeps you up. If you are motivated, honest and open, you can learn the skills to thrive instead of just surviving. I utilize efficient, evidence-based therapeutic practices. My goal is to hear you say "I am glad I did the hard work and am free of the pain and shame of trauma. I am resilient and have tools now to thrive and handle what life throws at me". I prefer to receive referrals from the word of mouth of my clients and their families.
(607) 544-6565 View (607) 544-6565
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Jay W Pruiett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14618
Thank you for visiting my site and for your interest in professional counseling. If you are ready to feel better, please call me for a free telephone consultation and to talk about how therapy can help. If you want to strengthen your marriage, repair a damaged relationship, manage anxiety and depression more effectively, or change bad habits, and if you are motivated to change your life, then you are looking in the right place. After nearly 30 years of practice, I know that psychotherapy works and I encourage you to explore how therapy might work for you.
Thank you for visiting my site and for your interest in professional counseling. If you are ready to feel better, please call me for a free telephone consultation and to talk about how therapy can help. If you want to strengthen your marriage, repair a damaged relationship, manage anxiety and depression more effectively, or change bad habits, and if you are motivated to change your life, then you are looking in the right place. After nearly 30 years of practice, I know that psychotherapy works and I encourage you to explore how therapy might work for you.
(585) 563-1020 View (585) 563-1020
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Susan Hart Presley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Syracuse, NY 13206  (Online Only)
I treat anxiety, depression, narcissism, couples, adults and more with science and care. I focus on comfort, precision and thoroughness to strengthen the dynamics and boundaries of life, event and issue strategies. Learn specific skills and understand how education, career, boundaries and justice combine to express themselves into human behavior and thought. All ages, experiences, education and careers, individual, marriage, family, career, sport, and court. Decades as a therapist, teacher, coach, and in investigation and research. Best performance outcomes in a diversity of settings and factors. CBT if desired. Private.
I treat anxiety, depression, narcissism, couples, adults and more with science and care. I focus on comfort, precision and thoroughness to strengthen the dynamics and boundaries of life, event and issue strategies. Learn specific skills and understand how education, career, boundaries and justice combine to express themselves into human behavior and thought. All ages, experiences, education and careers, individual, marriage, family, career, sport, and court. Decades as a therapist, teacher, coach, and in investigation and research. Best performance outcomes in a diversity of settings and factors. CBT if desired. Private.
(315) 302-1750 View (315) 302-1750
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Evolution Mental Health Counseling
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Johnson City, NY 13790
While we accommodate all problems at Evolution Mental Health Counseling, I, Eli Kassis, find the most reward in helping couples attain their goals. My clients overall happiness is very important to me. I find my work most rewarding when it positively enriches their life. Our offices are confidential, sound proofed, and provide a soothing atmosphere conducive to relaxation. With 8 counselors to choose from. We can get you in right away at the time that works best for you.
While we accommodate all problems at Evolution Mental Health Counseling, I, Eli Kassis, find the most reward in helping couples attain their goals. My clients overall happiness is very important to me. I find my work most rewarding when it positively enriches their life. Our offices are confidential, sound proofed, and provide a soothing atmosphere conducive to relaxation. With 8 counselors to choose from. We can get you in right away at the time that works best for you.
(607) 229-1521 View (607) 229-1521
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Dr. Mitch-Lisa Marriage/Couple Workshop/Specialist
PsyD, MSW, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Binghamton, NY 13901
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.
(607) 424-6944 View (607) 424-6944
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Christopher J Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS, CASAC-M
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Are you struggling with a mental health issue? Do you lack motivation, focus, and direction? Are you overwhelmed with life stressors and emotions? Are you living in the past, stuck, and unable to move forward? Do you use alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex or gaming to “cope” with life stressors? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you would benefit from counseling with an objective, nonjudgmental, and supportive therapist. Let me be that therapist for you. Life can be hard, stressful, and challenging but you do not have to navigate this trip alone.
Are you struggling with a mental health issue? Do you lack motivation, focus, and direction? Are you overwhelmed with life stressors and emotions? Are you living in the past, stuck, and unable to move forward? Do you use alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex or gaming to “cope” with life stressors? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you would benefit from counseling with an objective, nonjudgmental, and supportive therapist. Let me be that therapist for you. Life can be hard, stressful, and challenging but you do not have to navigate this trip alone.
(315) 712-1300 View (315) 712-1300

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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.