Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Reading, PA
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A Sascha Baello
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19601 (Online Only)
I am a client-centered professional who specializes in working with those struggling with life transitions and those dealing with or recovering from narcissistic abuse & toxic relationships.
Are you currently in a toxic relationship? Have you gotten out of a toxic relationship and don't know where to go from here? Do you feel isolated or like no one understands what you are going through? My passion centers around helping clients to find their inner strength to heal from these relationships, understand their experience, and empower them to move forward into a new, healthier life.
I am a client-centered professional who specializes in working with those struggling with life transitions and those dealing with or recovering from narcissistic abuse & toxic relationships.
Are you currently in a toxic relationship? Have you gotten out of a toxic relationship and don't know where to go from here? Do you feel isolated or like no one understands what you are going through? My passion centers around helping clients to find their inner strength to heal from these relationships, understand their experience, and empower them to move forward into a new, healthier life.
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Elizabeth S Heffner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19605 (Online Only)
Some of my strengths are in processing subject matter such as, anxiety, victims/survivors of narcissistic abuse, healthy relationship development, self-esteem, adolescent matters, life transitions, life goal processing, bereavement, families affected by addiction, and the complexity of working in the educational and medical working environments.
I have a passion for guiding others through some of their toughest times, and assisting in their recovery. I also have a strength based approach, which has assisted in the success of my clients. My office is a safe place for clients of any race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, and disability.
Some of my strengths are in processing subject matter such as, anxiety, victims/survivors of narcissistic abuse, healthy relationship development, self-esteem, adolescent matters, life transitions, life goal processing, bereavement, families affected by addiction, and the complexity of working in the educational and medical working environments.
I have a passion for guiding others through some of their toughest times, and assisting in their recovery. I also have a strength based approach, which has assisted in the success of my clients. My office is a safe place for clients of any race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, and disability.
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Lauren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience in mental health. She is passionate about helping adults, couples, and families understand themselves in an empowering and non-judgmental way so that they are able to envision the well-being they long for. Lauren specializes in trauma, C-PTSD, women's issues, adult ADHD, life transition, and anxiety.
Lauren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience in mental health. She is passionate about helping adults, couples, and families understand themselves in an empowering and non-judgmental way so that they are able to envision the well-being they long for. Lauren specializes in trauma, C-PTSD, women's issues, adult ADHD, life transition, and anxiety.
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I believe counseling can be one of the most amazing and transformational experiences of your life when you feel validated, safe, and supported to explore your life’s struggles. My primary goal in every session is that each of my clients feel safe and supported so that they have the opportunity to realize and achieve the goals they set out and want for their lives. Sometimes that means walking down some difficult paths. I walk alongside each of my clients providing support through this struggle.
I believe counseling can be one of the most amazing and transformational experiences of your life when you feel validated, safe, and supported to explore your life’s struggles. My primary goal in every session is that each of my clients feel safe and supported so that they have the opportunity to realize and achieve the goals they set out and want for their lives. Sometimes that means walking down some difficult paths. I walk alongside each of my clients providing support through this struggle.
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Dr. Weicker was originally trained as a medical doctor " La Sapienza" University of Rome Italy in 1988. After moving to the United States in 1989, she embarked upon a new career in brain and colon cancer research at RI Hospital- Brown University for 4 years and a Thomas Jefferson for 2 years. Dr. Weicker also has been a College Professor in Anatomy and Physiology Pathophysiology, Nutrition and Herbs and Medicine college courses for 20 years, Penn State, Alvernia University, and Lehigh Carbon Community College. She has since earned a Master's Degree in Health Care from Alvernia University in 2004
Dr. Weicker was originally trained as a medical doctor " La Sapienza" University of Rome Italy in 1988. After moving to the United States in 1989, she embarked upon a new career in brain and colon cancer research at RI Hospital- Brown University for 4 years and a Thomas Jefferson for 2 years. Dr. Weicker also has been a College Professor in Anatomy and Physiology Pathophysiology, Nutrition and Herbs and Medicine college courses for 20 years, Penn State, Alvernia University, and Lehigh Carbon Community College. She has since earned a Master's Degree in Health Care from Alvernia University in 2004
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Suppose you returned home one night to your "empty" house on a corner to find the door smashed open, and sounds of someone inside and things falling on the floor. Afraid, you walk around the corner where your neighbor then tells you she saw smoke coming from your window and the firemen are inside finding the cause. Your attitude toward the intruders completely changes when you understand their purpose. I give clients similar insight about the problems hurting them and their relationships. It's tragic to suffer and to fear solvable problems because you don't understand them.
Suppose you returned home one night to your "empty" house on a corner to find the door smashed open, and sounds of someone inside and things falling on the floor. Afraid, you walk around the corner where your neighbor then tells you she saw smoke coming from your window and the firemen are inside finding the cause. Your attitude toward the intruders completely changes when you understand their purpose. I give clients similar insight about the problems hurting them and their relationships. It's tragic to suffer and to fear solvable problems because you don't understand them.
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Kahl Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19601 (Online Only)
Are you seeking counseling for general mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem and grief, or special challenges such as PTSD, hoarding & gender issues? We are experienced licensed professional counselors providing in-office and online psychotherapy for a variety of mental health concerns. Our counseling services are dynamic, client-centered and strength-based and we provide free in-office or telephone consultations to help you determine if we're appropriate to meet your counseling needs. Let us help you determine your counseling goals & then work together with you to help you meet those goals. FREE CONSULTS.
Are you seeking counseling for general mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem and grief, or special challenges such as PTSD, hoarding & gender issues? We are experienced licensed professional counselors providing in-office and online psychotherapy for a variety of mental health concerns. Our counseling services are dynamic, client-centered and strength-based and we provide free in-office or telephone consultations to help you determine if we're appropriate to meet your counseling needs. Let us help you determine your counseling goals & then work together with you to help you meet those goals. FREE CONSULTS.
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Heather Kramer Almquist
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, ACS, CDWF
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19606
Hello there! Are you feeling stuck in the same pain, the same repeated patterns? Are you struggling to feel truly connected and safe in your relationships? You're not alone, & help is available. With nearly 20 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals find lasting change and healing. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic therapy, delving into unconscious motivations and conflicts shaping thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By addressing emotional core experiences, we unveil the root causes of struggles and cultivate new ways to navigate life and connect with others.
Hello there! Are you feeling stuck in the same pain, the same repeated patterns? Are you struggling to feel truly connected and safe in your relationships? You're not alone, & help is available. With nearly 20 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals find lasting change and healing. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic therapy, delving into unconscious motivations and conflicts shaping thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By addressing emotional core experiences, we unveil the root causes of struggles and cultivate new ways to navigate life and connect with others.
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Advanced Counseling and Research Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC-FL, CCMHC, CCTP, CT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19608
Advanced Counseling and Research Services provides a comprehensive array of professional counseling services to the greater Lancaster community. In general terms, these clinical services help clients address problematic issues in their lives that are impacting on their daily lives. Throughout the counseling experience, the counselor and client work collaboratively to address problems presented by the client. The overall purpose of counseling can be summarized in the following objectives: To identify the problematic issues facing each individual client seeking counseling. To identify secondary issues contributing to problem.
Advanced Counseling and Research Services provides a comprehensive array of professional counseling services to the greater Lancaster community. In general terms, these clinical services help clients address problematic issues in their lives that are impacting on their daily lives. Throughout the counseling experience, the counselor and client work collaboratively to address problems presented by the client. The overall purpose of counseling can be summarized in the following objectives: To identify the problematic issues facing each individual client seeking counseling. To identify secondary issues contributing to problem.
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Are you finding it challenging to stay motivated or find purpose in your daily life? Do you struggle with getting out of bed in the morning, or feel like your life isn't aligning with your expectations? You’re not alone, and you've come to the right place. Seeking help takes courage, and it's a vital step toward meaningful change.
Are you finding it challenging to stay motivated or find purpose in your daily life? Do you struggle with getting out of bed in the morning, or feel like your life isn't aligning with your expectations? You’re not alone, and you've come to the right place. Seeking help takes courage, and it's a vital step toward meaningful change.
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Emerge Counseling Ministries PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, MDiv
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19603
Emerge Counseling Ministries PA accepts clients 8 yrs and older. We help those in need of marriage, couples, families or individual counseling. We help clients deal with many different mental health conditions from relationship and school-related issues to more specialized mental health issues. Our group is trained and skilled in the treatment of depression and anxiety-related disorders and multiple other mental health or life issues. We take most insurances. Please call us at (330)-867-5603 with any questions or send us an email.
Emerge Counseling Ministries PA accepts clients 8 yrs and older. We help those in need of marriage, couples, families or individual counseling. We help clients deal with many different mental health conditions from relationship and school-related issues to more specialized mental health issues. Our group is trained and skilled in the treatment of depression and anxiety-related disorders and multiple other mental health or life issues. We take most insurances. Please call us at (330)-867-5603 with any questions or send us an email.
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Kimberly Reitenauer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19604 (Online Only)
Welcome! "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken" -Oscar Wilde I’ve spent years working with individuals who struggle to manage their emotions. My passion lies in helping clients identify problematic behavior patterns and build necessary skills and resilience. My approach is direct yet compassionate.
Welcome! "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken" -Oscar Wilde I’ve spent years working with individuals who struggle to manage their emotions. My passion lies in helping clients identify problematic behavior patterns and build necessary skills and resilience. My approach is direct yet compassionate.
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Caroline Culverhouse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, ERYT, CGP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19607
I am delighted you found me! I am here to work with you on whatever issues and potentials for growth you'd like to explore. I work holistically-mind-body-spirit. I am a licensed LCSW in the states of Hawaii and Pennsylvania as well as a certified psychoanalytic psychotherapist, certified group psychotherapist and certified clinical trauma professional. I work with children, teens and adults. For more info on me and my specialties please visit www.hOMePYM.com and www.integrative-awakening.com
I am delighted you found me! I am here to work with you on whatever issues and potentials for growth you'd like to explore. I work holistically-mind-body-spirit. I am a licensed LCSW in the states of Hawaii and Pennsylvania as well as a certified psychoanalytic psychotherapist, certified group psychotherapist and certified clinical trauma professional. I work with children, teens and adults. For more info on me and my specialties please visit www.hOMePYM.com and www.integrative-awakening.com
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So, my guess is that you are here because you are looking to make a change possibly. The same problem continues to surface without an end in sight. Maybe you thought about making this change before, but then a few days went by then life went on. Even though life went on that change you needed to make never happened so now we are back here again. At this very moment when you are contemplating a change it is very important that you make a commitment to yourself that you will not continue to do the same thing over and over expecting a different result.
So, my guess is that you are here because you are looking to make a change possibly. The same problem continues to surface without an end in sight. Maybe you thought about making this change before, but then a few days went by then life went on. Even though life went on that change you needed to make never happened so now we are back here again. At this very moment when you are contemplating a change it is very important that you make a commitment to yourself that you will not continue to do the same thing over and over expecting a different result.
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Brighid Shea is a Resident Professional Counselor with over 5 years of experience in the mental/behavioral health field. She is committed to creating a safe and collaborative space for adolescents, adults, and families to deepen their understanding of themselves and those around them. Brighid is passionate about supporting clients with complex trauma histories, attachment and relationship concerns, life transitions, and mood disorders. She believes that lasting change is only possible when clients feel seen and understood for who they are, and she is committed to nurturing a therapeutic relationship to meet the needs of each client.
Brighid Shea is a Resident Professional Counselor with over 5 years of experience in the mental/behavioral health field. She is committed to creating a safe and collaborative space for adolescents, adults, and families to deepen their understanding of themselves and those around them. Brighid is passionate about supporting clients with complex trauma histories, attachment and relationship concerns, life transitions, and mood disorders. She believes that lasting change is only possible when clients feel seen and understood for who they are, and she is committed to nurturing a therapeutic relationship to meet the needs of each client.
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Are you in search of a holistic approach to mental health that embraces the mind-body connection and empowers growth? Entering therapy is difficult. Finding a therapist that you feel safe with and can trust is important. The opportunity for change is waiting to be unlocked inside of you. Love and Acceptance is the essence of being. Listening to your needs, motivating change, and creating mind-body focused plans for growth is the mission. Developing self-empowerment skills that are transferable into making you the best version of yourself is the goal. Now is the time that you allow yourself to be the best version of you.
Are you in search of a holistic approach to mental health that embraces the mind-body connection and empowers growth? Entering therapy is difficult. Finding a therapist that you feel safe with and can trust is important. The opportunity for change is waiting to be unlocked inside of you. Love and Acceptance is the essence of being. Listening to your needs, motivating change, and creating mind-body focused plans for growth is the mission. Developing self-empowerment skills that are transferable into making you the best version of yourself is the goal. Now is the time that you allow yourself to be the best version of you.
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Wellsprings Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wyomissing, PA 19610
At Wellsprings, we recognize the importance of forming safe connections between the client and the counselor to help the therapeutic relationship. Our commitment lies in understanding your personal history and unique experiences so that our counselors can develop a tailored plan that caters to your needs. During therapy, your counselor will support you in understanding your goals and recognizing any challenges that could hinder your progress. We want to assist you in developing the skills needed to overcome these obstacles.
At Wellsprings, we recognize the importance of forming safe connections between the client and the counselor to help the therapeutic relationship. Our commitment lies in understanding your personal history and unique experiences so that our counselors can develop a tailored plan that caters to your needs. During therapy, your counselor will support you in understanding your goals and recognizing any challenges that could hinder your progress. We want to assist you in developing the skills needed to overcome these obstacles.
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Paula Ann Bellavance
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BSL
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Lawn, PA 19609 (Online Only)
I’m an experienced therapist working at Kahl Counseling in PA, providing online psychotherapy for a variety of mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem and grief, as well as areas of specialty such as PTSD, autism, hoarding & LGBTQ issues. I offer dynamic, client-centered and strength-based services to individuals age six and up, couples, families and groups. My clients tell me what they like best about me is my compassion. I strive to offer a personalized approach to problem-solving, and I’m dedicated to helping my clients resolve their unique issues in my work at Kahl Counseling.
I’m an experienced therapist working at Kahl Counseling in PA, providing online psychotherapy for a variety of mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem and grief, as well as areas of specialty such as PTSD, autism, hoarding & LGBTQ issues. I offer dynamic, client-centered and strength-based services to individuals age six and up, couples, families and groups. My clients tell me what they like best about me is my compassion. I strive to offer a personalized approach to problem-solving, and I’m dedicated to helping my clients resolve their unique issues in my work at Kahl Counseling.
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Dare Owoloja
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wyomissing, PA 19610 (Online Only)
I am Licensed a professional Counseling (LPC) from the state of Pennsylvania. I have been providing services in the social services field for 15 years. I have versatile experience with competence in providing therapeutic milieu for individuals with affect behavioral changes and improve the individual's psychological health and functioning.
I am Licensed a professional Counseling (LPC) from the state of Pennsylvania. I have been providing services in the social services field for 15 years. I have versatile experience with competence in providing therapeutic milieu for individuals with affect behavioral changes and improve the individual's psychological health and functioning.
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The Moore Resilient Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA LPC , CAADC, CCS , CPT
Verified Verified
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Navigating difficult times in our world today can seem overwhelming. Finding a therapist to help you do so, the right one, is an important first step to recapture your resilience. Ask yourself are you living your best life? If not, what changes have to occur for that to happen? As a seasoned and compassionate therapist, I would like to help you find the solutions to be happier and obtain life balance. I look forward to helping you reach your goals.
Navigating difficult times in our world today can seem overwhelming. Finding a therapist to help you do so, the right one, is an important first step to recapture your resilience. Ask yourself are you living your best life? If not, what changes have to occur for that to happen? As a seasoned and compassionate therapist, I would like to help you find the solutions to be happier and obtain life balance. I look forward to helping you reach your 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.