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Sarah Dowdy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37215  (Online Only)
Some areas of interest include women's issues, depression/anxiety, domestic violence, trauma, life's transitions, addiction and narcissistic abuse.
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” — Maya Angelou Hello! My name is Sarah and I would love to get the chance to provide a safe relationship that would give you the space for personal growth and healing. I am here to help you at the pace that fits your needs. You are the expert in your own life and everyone deserves happiness.
Some areas of interest include women's issues, depression/anxiety, domestic violence, trauma, life's transitions, addiction and narcissistic abuse.
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” — Maya Angelou Hello! My name is Sarah and I would love to get the chance to provide a safe relationship that would give you the space for personal growth and healing. I am here to help you at the pace that fits your needs. You are the expert in your own life and everyone deserves happiness.
(615) 375-4759 View (615) 375-4759
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Chris Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37206
We often do not know what we want out of life. Our desire is inhibited by something we cannot name. Analysis goes beyond simply reducing symptoms, providing a unique space to listen to your unconscious - a space where you can let go of standards, and think out loud without being judged. You can bring your history, your dreams, anything that comes to mind. As you speak freely, you will begin to live more freely.
We often do not know what we want out of life. Our desire is inhibited by something we cannot name. Analysis goes beyond simply reducing symptoms, providing a unique space to listen to your unconscious - a space where you can let go of standards, and think out loud without being judged. You can bring your history, your dreams, anything that comes to mind. As you speak freely, you will begin to live more freely.
(413) 350-1199 View (413) 350-1199
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Nashville Psychology
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37215
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
(615) 813-2618 View (615) 813-2618
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Laura McMaster
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37214  (Online Only)
You’re a go-getter. You believe that if there is a way to work your way out of a problem, then defining those steps will get you out of this slump, worry, and recurring conflict. Fear, sleeplessness, dissatisfaction, or sadness coupled with the stress of daily responsibilities is taking its toll. Your upset might manifest as frequent arguing with your partner or emotional numbing. You want to figure this out, so you can all get back to normal. I want to help you re-define normal, not only as a way to be productive but as a way to remain understood, respected, and connected to your loved ones.
You’re a go-getter. You believe that if there is a way to work your way out of a problem, then defining those steps will get you out of this slump, worry, and recurring conflict. Fear, sleeplessness, dissatisfaction, or sadness coupled with the stress of daily responsibilities is taking its toll. Your upset might manifest as frequent arguing with your partner or emotional numbing. You want to figure this out, so you can all get back to normal. I want to help you re-define normal, not only as a way to be productive but as a way to remain understood, respected, and connected to your loved ones.
(678) 218-1693 View (678) 218-1693
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Dawn Kenner
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37221  (Online Only)
Dawn Kenner provides comprehensive psychotherapy services to adults, children, and families struggling with emotional and psychological problems. She offers multiple treatment modalities to assist with the unique needs of clients and their concerns. Her approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative, creating a safe and supportive environment to assist an individual with their needs and treatment goals. Treatment goals are created to offer you guidance and support as you identify and resolve problems, improve relationships, and gain an increased feeling of empowerment.
Dawn Kenner provides comprehensive psychotherapy services to adults, children, and families struggling with emotional and psychological problems. She offers multiple treatment modalities to assist with the unique needs of clients and their concerns. Her approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative, creating a safe and supportive environment to assist an individual with their needs and treatment goals. Treatment goals are created to offer you guidance and support as you identify and resolve problems, improve relationships, and gain an increased feeling of empowerment.
(312) 860-3296 View (312) 860-3296
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Imani Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37214
Imani Behavioral Health was started in May of 2018 as a way to serve the community with a multicultural team of professionals providing quality services through a multitude of therapeutic specialties. As the company grew and clientele increased; we began to realize the difficulty of finding a mental health agency that provides quality services to accommodate everyone’s various needs. Due to the growing needs of the community; we now have three offices with two in Clarksville (933 Tracy Lane suite D & 1725 Wilma Rudolph Suite 1) and one in Nashville (404 BNA Dr. Suite 200)!
Imani Behavioral Health was started in May of 2018 as a way to serve the community with a multicultural team of professionals providing quality services through a multitude of therapeutic specialties. As the company grew and clientele increased; we began to realize the difficulty of finding a mental health agency that provides quality services to accommodate everyone’s various needs. Due to the growing needs of the community; we now have three offices with two in Clarksville (933 Tracy Lane suite D & 1725 Wilma Rudolph Suite 1) and one in Nashville (404 BNA Dr. Suite 200)!
(931) 202-8073 View (931) 202-8073
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Serenity Counseling & Mediation Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFT, LPC, CLC, Interns
Not Verified Not Verified
Nashville, TN 37206
Serenity Counseling Center provides a safe, confidential opportunity for people to experience victory over life's difficulties by using counseling framework and an environment for counselors and counselors in training. Serenity Counseling Center was established in 2007. It's our purpose of Serenity to equip individuals, couples, and families with coping skills for life's issues that are consistent. Serenity Counseling Center is staffed by master's level practitioners from every discipline, including marriage and family, divorce mediation, life coaching substance abuse, and therapy. You can see intern if no insurance or low fee needs
Serenity Counseling Center provides a safe, confidential opportunity for people to experience victory over life's difficulties by using counseling framework and an environment for counselors and counselors in training. Serenity Counseling Center was established in 2007. It's our purpose of Serenity to equip individuals, couples, and families with coping skills for life's issues that are consistent. Serenity Counseling Center is staffed by master's level practitioners from every discipline, including marriage and family, divorce mediation, life coaching substance abuse, and therapy. You can see intern if no insurance or low fee needs
(615) 527-3060 View (615) 527-3060
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The Positive Living Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-EMDR, CCTP, C-SOTP, CFTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37221
"I provide a safe, warm, nonjudgmental environment that embraces change. I provide an empathic and supportive approach which integrates psychodynamic and psychoanalytic techniques in order to help clients not only reduce symptoms, but to also explore and understand the unmet needs that have driven the behavior. I help clients build upon their strengths to help empower them. Clients need to understand that they are not having a breakdown, but a break through. The symptoms your are experiencing are normal based on a abnormal experiences. Through assessments and sessions I create a specialized treatment plan.
"I provide a safe, warm, nonjudgmental environment that embraces change. I provide an empathic and supportive approach which integrates psychodynamic and psychoanalytic techniques in order to help clients not only reduce symptoms, but to also explore and understand the unmet needs that have driven the behavior. I help clients build upon their strengths to help empower them. Clients need to understand that they are not having a breakdown, but a break through. The symptoms your are experiencing are normal based on a abnormal experiences. Through assessments and sessions I create a specialized treatment plan.
(731) 201-9935 View (731) 201-9935
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Rhonda Lee Pendergrass
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37201
Personal life experiences have inspired me to help others. I have developed a deeper understanding and empathy for others that experience difficult times. I have experience working with clients that have experienced significant loss and trauma. Physical health and mental health problems, often, develop when an individual experiences high level of stress. Depression and other mental health problems may occur when individuals and families experience multiple issues. Some issues may include separation, divorce, and loss of a loved one.
Personal life experiences have inspired me to help others. I have developed a deeper understanding and empathy for others that experience difficult times. I have experience working with clients that have experienced significant loss and trauma. Physical health and mental health problems, often, develop when an individual experiences high level of stress. Depression and other mental health problems may occur when individuals and families experience multiple issues. Some issues may include separation, divorce, and loss of a loved one.
(615) 645-2967 View (615) 645-2967
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Paul S Smith
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37203  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
ANXIETY & STRESS DISORDERS, CLINICAL HYPNOSIS, COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY ADULTS Assessment and treatment of anxiety and stress-related symptoms. Patients can learn how to prevent, control and cope with anxiety including: Panic Attacks Social Phobias Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (OCD) Chronic Worry Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Member of American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH)
ANXIETY & STRESS DISORDERS, CLINICAL HYPNOSIS, COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY ADULTS Assessment and treatment of anxiety and stress-related symptoms. Patients can learn how to prevent, control and cope with anxiety including: Panic Attacks Social Phobias Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (OCD) Chronic Worry Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Member of American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH)
(615) 745-1133 View (615) 745-1133

More Therapists Nearby

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Danielle Paschall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Antioch, TN 37013  (Online Only)
I pride myself in providing a safe and supportive space to work side by side to overcome traumas and barriers. I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety and trauma using integrated therapies. Through clinical experience, compassion and empathy, I support and assist those willing to make a positive difference in their lives.
I pride myself in providing a safe and supportive space to work side by side to overcome traumas and barriers. I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety and trauma using integrated therapies. Through clinical experience, compassion and empathy, I support and assist those willing to make a positive difference in their lives.
(931) 345-2373 View (931) 345-2373

Online Therapists

Photo of Shervetta Porter, Licensed Professional Counselor in Nashville, TN
Shervetta Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hendersonville, TN 37075
My ideal client is a person that needs help with regulating their day to day life due to relationship issues, codependency, couples issues, emotion regulation, parenting concerns, issues with the law, weight loss and obesity, and self-esteem concerns. I have worked a lot with victims of abuse in many forms. I enjoy helping others put the pieces of their life together step by step.
My ideal client is a person that needs help with regulating their day to day life due to relationship issues, codependency, couples issues, emotion regulation, parenting concerns, issues with the law, weight loss and obesity, and self-esteem concerns. I have worked a lot with victims of abuse in many forms. I enjoy helping others put the pieces of their life together step by step.
(615) 219-1081 View (615) 219-1081
Photo of Timothy C. Lawrence, Pre-Licensed Professional in Nashville, TN
Timothy C. Lawrence
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
I help people find and develop their power. Imagine living a life where you are powerful, yet gentle; effective, yet caring; brave, yet compassionate
I help people find and develop their power. Imagine living a life where you are powerful, yet gentle; effective, yet caring; brave, yet compassionate
(615) 805-6639 View (615) 805-6639
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Lionheart Trauma Support Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Clarksville, TN 37040
Lionheart provides an environment that is non-judgmental, inviting, and laid back.. We are human with human emotions and experiences. We believe in being relatable, normalizing, and validating experiences, feelings, and situations. We understand the demands of life and recognize seeking help is hard at times and requires you to place trust in someone with your hurts, pains, and secrets. Lionheart wants you to know that our role is to make you feel safe and comfortable in a non-judgmental environment. My team is dedicated to being of services to you.
Lionheart provides an environment that is non-judgmental, inviting, and laid back.. We are human with human emotions and experiences. We believe in being relatable, normalizing, and validating experiences, feelings, and situations. We understand the demands of life and recognize seeking help is hard at times and requires you to place trust in someone with your hurts, pains, and secrets. Lionheart wants you to know that our role is to make you feel safe and comfortable in a non-judgmental environment. My team is dedicated to being of services to you.
(931) 236-2236 View (931) 236-2236
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Tamara Boone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clarksville, TN 37040
Giving up on a goal because of a setback is like slashing your other three tires because you have a flat; I live by this quote because it is so simplistic yet speaks volumes. I feel that in life you will always have setbacks, but that is essential to understanding that it is a process but that it is your process that we will work through together in a strong therapeutic relationship.
Giving up on a goal because of a setback is like slashing your other three tires because you have a flat; I live by this quote because it is so simplistic yet speaks volumes. I feel that in life you will always have setbacks, but that is essential to understanding that it is a process but that it is your process that we will work through together in a strong therapeutic relationship.
(931) 218-7098 x1 View (931) 218-7098 x1
Photo of Nancy Spitzer, Marriage & Family Therapist in Nashville, TN
Nancy Spitzer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Clarksville, TN 37043  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Florida, Utah, Texas, Kentucky, South Dakota, Tennessee, Louisiana, North Carolina, Virginia and Ohio. I specialize in working with clients who are diagnosed with substance abuse issues, trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, personality disorders and gender issues. I also have extensive knowledge working with couples and have received Gottman Method Couples Training (Level 1).
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Florida, Utah, Texas, Kentucky, South Dakota, Tennessee, Louisiana, North Carolina, Virginia and Ohio. I specialize in working with clients who are diagnosed with substance abuse issues, trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, personality disorders and gender issues. I also have extensive knowledge working with couples and have received Gottman Method Couples Training (Level 1).
(615) 551-4193 View (615) 551-4193
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.