Personality Disorders

Managing emotional takeovers: Whether it be a parent, a partner, a boss, a coworker, or a friend, interacting with someone who is emotionally immature can feel like navigating a minefield of emotions. You are continue reading

You may have heard of limerence in passing, or it may be a new concept for you. The term itself, coined by psychologist Dorothy Tennov, Ph.D., is described as intense, overwhelming feelings of infatuation continue reading

You’ve found out your partner engages in narcissistic behaviors. It does not feel good, but you have some sense of relief in feeling validated for the confusion you have been feeling in your relationship. You continue reading

Loving a Narcissist is hard. Let our therapists located in Philadelphia, PA, Providence RI, Mechanicsville VA, and Ocean City NJ. Be it a parent, a romantic partner, or a family member or platonic friend- continue reading

What is DARVO? (Therapy in Philadelphia, Ocean City, Mechanicsville & Santa Fe)

A specific type of communication pattern that creates challenges in relationships is a pattern known as DARVO. While DARVO is an continue reading

Daughters of Narcissist Mothers: Do you suspect that your mother might be a narcissist? Are you looking back at an unpleasant encounter from the past weekend with your mom that left you rattled continue reading

Covert Narcissism- What Makes it so Tricky to Identify Therapy in Philadelphia, Ocean City, Mechanicsville, Santa Fe

When someone talks about narcissism or describes someone as a narcissist, there is a good continue reading

Love bombing is a form of manipulation that occurs in the continue reading

Spot Love Bombing In Action: Are you being love-bombed? New relationships are often full of excitement, anxiety, romance, confusion, surprises, and fun. In the midst of such strong feelings, it can be very difficult continue reading

How To Survive A Wedding With Your Narcissistic Family Member: Personality Disorder Therapy and Counseling Services in Philadelphia, Ocean City, Mechanicsville

Wedding season is upon us. Weddings can be fun - a time to gather continue reading

Being Assertive. Your neighbor is asking you to pick up her mail for the third time this month. Your coworker is asking if you will take her to work every day next week while her continue reading

Narcissism: Common Thought Patterns: Therapy in Philadelphia, Ocean City, Mechanicsville, Santa Fe

Narcissism is beyond the notion that one is “vain”. The personality Narcissism Disorder often develops from childhood experiences that create thought patterns continue reading

America’s dysfunctions are the highlights of the news. Candidates pointed their fingers at their opponent(s). They dodged answering important questions and continuously displayed reactivity. Therapists teach their clients to grow out of the maladaptive behavior continue reading

Individual Counseling: Ambivalent attachment

Do you struggle to trust your partner? Do you need constant reassurance from s/he that s/he will be there for you long-term? Are you overly sensitive to his/her actions and continue reading

Now that we’ve answered the question, “What is a narcissist,” let’s get specific about ways to manage these interactions on a regular basis. Below are several practical strategies to disarm a narcissist.

Interacting with continue reading