Narcissistic Personality Disorder therapists in Richmond, Virginia VA
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Narcissism
Grace in the Shadows
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MDiv, MA, NCMHC, ALMHC, VALMHC, SCMHC, FLMHC, KYMHC, IDMHC
I address narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) with a compassionate and faith-based approach, recognizing the complexities involved in working with individuals exhibiting narcissistic traits. Integrating psychological expertise with Christian principles, I create a safe space to explore the underlying issues contributing to narcissism. Biblical teachings on humility, compassion, and selflessness are incorporated into therapy sessions to guide individuals toward self-awareness and transformation. I encourage prayer, scriptural reflection, and discussions on the Christian virtues of love and empathy. While maintaining professional boundaries, I collaborate with clients to address destructive patterns, fostering a sense of responsibility and accountability within the framework of their faith. This integrated approach aims to promote personal growth, humility, and a deeper understanding of one's identity in Christ while navigating the challenges associated with narcissistic personality disorder.
11 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA Virginia (Online Only)
Narcissism
Paws2Heal Mental Health Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Healing begins with understanding the protective patterns beneath the behaviors. Using attachment-informed and trauma-focused approaches, therapy encourages greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthier relationships.
8 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA Virginia
Narcissism
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed counseling for individuals struggling with personality-related challenges, including narcissistic traits, emotional dysregulation, relational conflict patterns, and other long-standing personality and attachment difficulties. These concerns often impact relationships, self-awareness, communication, emotional regulation, and overall functioning, and can create repeated cycles of conflict, misunderstanding, or disconnection in personal and family relationships.
Brad takes a holistic, trauma-focused approach to treatment, recognizing that long-standing personality patterns often develop in response to early attachment wounds, unresolved trauma, emotional neglect, or adverse childhood experiences. Therapy focuses on increasing insight, emotional awareness, and the ability to recognize and shift deeply ingrained relational and behavioral patterns over time.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation strategies, and holistic therapeutic approaches to support meaningful psychological and emotional change. Treatment may involve exploring past experiences, attachment dynamics, and core beliefs that influence current patterns in relationships and self-perception.
Personality-related challenges are typically persistent and deeply rooted, meaning that meaningful change often requires consistent therapeutic work focused on both present-day behaviors and underlying emotional experiences. Rather than surface-level advice, therapy emphasizes deeper understanding, emotional processing, and the development of healthier relational patterns.
Brad also works with individuals, couples, and families when appropriate to support improved communication, clearer boundaries, and more stable relational dynamics. This collaborative work can help reduce conflict, improve understanding between parties, and support healthier interaction patterns over time.
The goal of therapy is not to label or define a person, but to support growth, self-awareness, and the ability to build healthier, more stable, and more fulfilling relationships. Change is possible with the right support and commitment to the therapeutic process.
28 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA Virginia (Online Only)
Narcissism
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
Many people searching under “narcissism” are trying to understand painful relational patterns in themselves or in someone close to them. You may notice tendencies toward emotional distance, self‑protection, or a need to appear a certain way, and worry that this means something fixed about who you are. You may also be living with the impact of a parent or partner whose self‑involvement left little room for your needs.
I understand these patterns less as labels and more as deeply rooted strategies shaped by early relationships and shame. In our work, we focus less on simply reducing distress and more on changing your relationship with yourself and others. We look at what these defenses are protecting, how they affect your sense of self and connection (including the impact on people you care about), and what more grounded and flexible relating could look like for you now.
If you’re dealing with a narcissistic parent or partner, our work centers on your side of the dynamic: making sense of the pattern you’re in, supporting your nervous system, and exploring what boundaries and choices feel most protective and self‑respecting for you. We focus on supporting you in your growth and healing, not on diagnosing partners or family members.
26 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA Virginia
Narcissism
Jami Saperstein Counseling, LLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
As a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Professional, I specialize in helping survivors of narcissistic and emotional abuse reclaim their sense of self. Narcissistic abuse can be confusing, isolating, and deeply damaging to one’s identity and self-worth. I provide a safe, validating space where you can begin to untangle the manipulation, rebuild your confidence, and move forward with clarity and strength.
13 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA Virginia (Online Only)
Richmond is Virginia's state capital and a city confronting its identity as the former capital of the Confederacy — a historical weight that has made racial equity, community healing, and the legacy of slavery active and ongoing conversations in clinical, academic, and public life. The city's significant African American community, its rapidly growing Latino population, and a large university sector anchored by Virginia Commonwealth University collectively shape diverse and evolving therapy demand. VCU Health and Bon Secours Richmond Health System provide major institutional mental health resources, while VCU's extensive psychology, counseling, and social work programs supply significant clinical training to the community. Richmond's growing arts and creative economy, rapid gentrification of historically Black neighborhoods, and strong LGBTQ+ community each contribute distinct dimensions to its therapy culture.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder therapists in Richmond, Virginia Statistics
Narcissistic Personality Disorder therapists in Richmond, Virginia average 17 years of experience and charge around $229 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (92%), Family Systems Therapy (46%), and Behavioral Therapy (42%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$229
Accept insurance
29%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 92% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 42% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 38% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 54% | Men |
| 46% | Military / Veterans |
| 42% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 38% | Black / African American |