Support for healing relationships and understanding complex personality traits.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) involves patterns of grandiosity, a deep need for admiration, and difficulty with empathy — often leading to strained relationships and emotional pain. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or are affected by someone with NPD, The Summit Counseling Center offers compassionate, evidence-based counseling to foster awareness, growth, and healthier relational dynamics.

Are You Impacted by NPD?

Counseling may benefit you if you:

  • Struggle with maintaining healthy, reciprocal relationships
  • Feel a persistent need for validation or admiration
  • Experience intense sensitivity to criticism
  • Use control, manipulation, or emotional distancing as coping tools
  • Have difficulty empathizing with others or recognizing their needs
  • Are in a relationship with someone who exhibits narcissistic traits

Our Approach

Our therapists create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment to help you better understand NPD and its emotional roots. Your plan may include the evidence-based methods listed below.

Therapy is tailored to individual needs — whether you’re working toward personal change or healing from the effects of narcissistic behavior.

Clarity and Growth Are Possible

With insight and support, you can strengthen boundaries, improve communication, and move toward healthier relationships.

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