Narcissistic Personality Disorder therapists in Bel Air South, MD
Browse Narcissistic Personality Disorder therapists in Bel Air South, Maryland. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Narcissism
Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, NCCA CTCC CPC
Counseling for Narcissism offers specialized care for individuals grappling with its complexities, a condition characterized by patterns of grandiosity, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. NPD counseling aims to address the deep-seated emotional and psychological issues that underpin these behaviors, fostering healthier interpersonal relationships and a more constructive self-image. Recognizing the challenges in treating NPD, our approach is grounded in compassion, understanding, and a commitment to facilitating change.
Tailored Counseling Approach for NPD
* Empathetic and Nonjudgmental Environment: We prioritize creating a secure therapeutic space where individuals feel safe to explore their feelings, behaviors, and the roots of their narcissistic tendencies without judgment.
* Insight-Oriented Counseling: We guide clients toward developing insight into their own behaviors and the impacts on themselves and others, promoting the acknowledgement of and accountability for their actions.
* Emotion Regulation: Counseling focuses on enhancing emotional regulation skills to manage the vulnerabilities and sensitivities often underlying narcissistic behaviors.
* Interpersonal Effectiveness: We work to improve interpersonal skills, fostering empathy, and enhancing the capacity for meaningful and reciprocal relationships.
* Self-Esteem Building: A key component of counseling is addressing underlying issues of self-esteem and validation, helping clients build a healthier and more stable sense of self-worth that is not dependent on external validation.
Goals of Counseling:
Our NPD counseling services strive to:
* Enhance Self-Insight: Facilitate a deeper understanding of oneself, fostering acknowledgment of narcissistic patterns and their effects.
* Improve Empathy: Develop a greater capacity for empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives and feelings.
* Foster Healthier Relationships: Support the building of healthier and more mutually satisfying relationships.
* Promote Emotional Growth: Encourage emotional resilience and flexibility, moving away from fragile self-esteem and towards a more grounded self-concept.
* Support Behavioral Change: Guide individuals in recognizing harmful behaviors and implementing strategies for change, aiming for more adaptive and less harmful interpersonal interactions.
NPD counseling is a challenging but profoundly rewarding journey toward self-improvement and betterment of one's relationships. Recognizing the courage it takes to seek help for NPD, we are dedicated to providing specialized, empathetic care for individuals ready to embark on this path of change. Reach out to us to learn more about how our Narcissistic Personality Disorder therapy services can support this journey toward healing and self-discovery.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bel Air South, MD
Online in Bel Air South, MD
Narcissism
Evolve Counseling Group LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
We provide psychoeducation and tools to manage Narcissistic Personality Disorder traits and increase life satisfaction and relationship satisfaction.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bel Air South, MD
Online in Bel Air South, MD
Narcissism
James C. Carpenter, PhD, ABPP
Psychologist, PhD (Clinical Psychology, Ohio State U), Board Certified in Clinical Psychology (ABPP), PSYPACT
I have worked with many profoundly narcissistic people over the years, so I have a depth of understanding of the issues and dynamics involved. Although such persons tend to evoke suspicion and contempt (along with fascination and idealization) I can also see them sympathetically in terms of the profound liabilities of their way of being. Real love rarely penetrates them, and when it does it quickly flies away. Patient, careful, reliable therapeutic work can facilitate the development of alternative behavioral/emotional patterns that are more satisfying (and less punishing for others).
41 Years Experience
Online in Bel Air South, MD
Narcissism
Dr. Lyndsay Elliott
Psychologist, PsyD.
Treatment for those who are in relationships with people who have narcissistic personality disorder. Therapy empowers survivors of trauma to recognize and challenge negative self-perceptions, anxiety, and self-doubt, which are all common outcomes of narcissistic abuse. Narcissistic abuse leaves a particular kind of damage — one that is difficult to explain to people who have not experienced it. If you have spent time in a relationship with a narcissistic partner, parent, or colleague, you may find yourself questioning your own reality, struggling with self-worth, or carrying anxiety and confusion that feels impossible to shake. As a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience, I specialize in narcissistic abuse recovery, coercive control, emotional manipulation, and trauma bonding — helping adults reclaim their sense of self and rebuild genuine confidence. Telehealth therapy for narcissistic abuse available across 40+ states.
21 Years Experience
Online in Bel Air South, MD (Online Only)
Narcissism
Sandra Lashley
Psychologist, Psy.D.
This disorder is easy to villify but the reality is that narcissistic vulnerabilities or full fledged narcissistic personality disorder are not rare in our culture and people who struggle with these vulnerabilities are often in pain. They may not look like it but they often are. The people that are close to them are typically in pain as well. And often confused and overwhelmed. My past training and experience has made me able to work with the complexity inherent in these issues and to work with both the severe and more mild presentations. And with people who are in relationship with them. Narcissists are not a monolith and again there is no substitute for solid understanding and long term clinical experience.
20 Years Experience
Online in Bel Air South, MD
Narcissistic Personality Disorder therapists in Bel Air South, MD Statistics
Narcissistic Personality Disorder therapists in Bel Air South, MD average 19 years of experience and charge around $232 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (48%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (44%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$232
Accept insurance
26%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 37% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 85% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 44% | Men |
| 41% | Jewish |
| 37% | Black / African American |
| 37% | Christian |