Narcissistic Personality Disorder therapists in Van Nuys, California CA
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Narcissism
Sam Naimi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist & Psychoanalyst
Narcissism is so deeply misunderstood in our culture. Beneath what may appear as grandiosity, detachment, or defensiveness, there is often a more vulnerable person dealing with shame, emptiness, or fear of being exposed as inadequate. Protecting ourselves comes in many forms.
In the type of therapy I practice, we approach these dynamics with curiosity rather than judgment. Psychoanalytic therapy offers a space to understand how early experiences may have led to the need for self-protection through idealization, perfectionism, or control. We work to strengthen the parts of you that feel fragile or hidden, so you can begin to feel more secure, connected, and whole, not through performance or validation, but through a deeper sense of self that feels authentic and stable.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Van Nuys, CA
Online in Van Nuys, CA California
Narcissism
Layla Ashley Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Relationships affected by narcissistic dynamics can involve cycles of idealization, conflict, and emotional confusion. I aim to help you recognize these patterns and strengthen boundaries and self-trust.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Van Nuys, CA
Online in Van Nuys, CA California
Narcissism
Karen Queller
Art Therapist, M.A Expressive Arts Therapy
Explore your emotions, foster self-awareness, and learn how to promote healthy relationships and self-esteem.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Van Nuys, CA
Online in Van Nuys, CA California
Narcissism
Allen Shamon
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Narcissistic abuse can have profound effects on a survivor's mental and emotional well-being, leading to symptoms of anxiety, depression, complex trauma, and low self-esteem. I provide trauma-informed care to help survivors process their experiences, address symptoms of trauma, and develop coping strategies for managing distressing emotions and triggers.
6 Years Experience
Online in Van Nuys, CA California (Online Only)
Narcissism
Danielle Esses
Psychologist, PsyD
Work focuses on understanding patterns around self-esteem, sensitivity to criticism, and relationship dynamics that may feel difficult to sustain. Therapy is both direct and thoughtful, balancing insight into underlying vulnerabilities with building more flexible ways of relating to yourself and others.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Van Nuys, CA
Online in Van Nuys, CA California
Narcissism
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We work with individuals and partners impacted by narcissistic traits or dynamics. Treatment focuses on boundaries, insight, and healthier relational patterns.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Van Nuys, CA
Online in Van Nuys, CA California
Narcissism
Daniel Slavin
Marriage and Family Therapist
I work with narcissistic patterns with a focus on increasing self-awareness, emotional depth, and relational capacity. Therapy supports understanding defensive patterns, developing greater empathy, and building more stable and meaningful relationships.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Van Nuys, CA
Online in Van Nuys, CA California
Narcissism
Viktoria Walda Byczkiewicz, Ph.D.
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Narcissism is a necessary component of a healthy ego. Everyone needs self-esteem in order to function successfully in society. On the other hand, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a legitimate disorder that is not only an outcome of the selfishness encouraged by modern culture but a legitimate condition with unconscious roots in early experiences of basic needs being unmet. Narcissism manifests as problems with regulating self-esteem, grasping one’s relative place in a world of others, and participating in relationships in which one demonstrates regard to others as independent objects with minds and feelings of their own. People with unhealthy degrees of narcissism have difficulty in understanding others’ perspectives, in letting themselves be vulnerable without feeling threatened, and in respecting or having awareness of boundaries. To get at the core of the defensive symptoms of grandiosity, entitlement, vulnerability, erraticism, and emotional explosiveness that attend NPD, and to begin to engage in considerate and empathic relationships, learning to be curious about and to imagine what things are like for others is key. By exploring the motivations underlying narcissistic behavioral traits, psychodynamic psychotherapy leads to greater self-awareness; authentic, fulfilling interpersonal interactions; and genuine confidence in oneself.
10 Years Experience
Online in Van Nuys, CA California (Online Only)
Narcissism
Eve Angela Fritsch
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A.
Narcissistic abuse can leave you questioning your reality, walking on eggshells, and wondering how you lost yourself in the relationship. Whether you are trying to leave, have already left, or are still making sense of what happened, therapy can help you rebuild your confidence, trust your instincts again, set healthy boundaries, and learn to trust your own reality again.
9 Years Experience
Online in Van Nuys, CA California (Online Only)
Narcissism
Empowered Wellbeing, Decolonizing Intersectional and Integrative Complex Trauma & Dissociation Recovery Support
Life Coach, view my credentials online at: www.recoveringfromwithin.com/credentialslongform
We have extensive background supporting folks through narcissistic trauma recovery. As well, on occasion, we will work with folks who identify as Narcissistic and are willing to engage in recovery. We recognize this takes strong footing in intersectional framework to interrupt power abuse, as well, some narcissistic expression is trauma based and can benefit from dyadic internal parts work and the recovery may/may not take as long as an entitlement origin NPD. Trauma based NPD can sometimes be hidden amongst other trauma based symptoms.
Some is entitlement based and requires a person to grow their existential field of relational compassion and actual empathy. Typically these situations require others in the family/close circle system to not enable and be collaboratively on board with holding the person with NPD to account for their behaviors. This is also true for those who are malignantly codependent and controlling. If that systemic agreement is not in place, often the person with NPD will lean on the enablers to try to escape accountability. NPD is unfortunately at pandemic like levels culturally in the hegemon, so it takes a strong culture of willingness to call people acting out into account -- they will not stop on their own. If you are seeking care for a loved one with this issue, as much as it would be wonderful to magically heal them, likely it is best to get your own care first! NPD Recovery is wonderful, worth it, and often takes many, many, many years of dedicated care! Loved ones and caring bystanders need to learn how to hold up a stop sign to egregious behavior out of care for the target first and helping the Narcissist to mitigate moral and even physical injury to the target/scapegoat. We need this on all levels, even national and global levels!
In some cases, NPD may be physiologically driven by mast cell flares, mold toxin exposure, chronic allergies, lingering infections, continued concussive symptoms ... -- in these cases, which are very different than conditioning, we would employ a more functional and integrative strategy.
15 Years Experience
Online in Van Nuys, CA California (Online Only)
Narcissistic Personality Disorder therapists in Van Nuys, California Statistics
Narcissistic Personality Disorder therapists in Van Nuys, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (59%), and Relational Psychotherapy (56%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 51% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
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| 31% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 59% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 56% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 56% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 53% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 50% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 50% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 88% | Young Adult |
| 69% | Senior |
| 63% | Teen |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 75% | Women |
| 69% | LGBTQ+ |
| 63% | Men |
| 50% | Military / Veterans |
| 50% | Christian |