Medically reviewed by Gabriela Asturias, MD on May 23, 2025If you’re seeking support for narcissism in Colorado Springs, you’re in the right place. Explore trusted therapists, programs, and resources tailored to your needs. Find clear information, local options, and guidance to start healing and improve relationships with compassionate, evidence-based care.
Sport Psychologist
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Auran Piatigorsky, PhD, LP, CMPC is a Sport Psychologist in undefined, undefined and has been in practice for 30 years. They treat Narcissism, Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns, Drug Use.
Licensed Clinical Sport Psychologist — services for mental health care & sport performance enhancement
Psychologist
1845 South Dobson Road, Mesa, Arizona 85202
Shelly Reed is a Psychologist in Mesa, Arizona and has been in practice for 17 years. They treat Narcissism, Suicidal Ideation, Social Anxiety.
Don't be shy...I've heard it all ;) I offer a warm and non-judgmental space to work through the things that have been holding you back.
Certified Trauma Professional, Psychologist
13295 Illinois Street, Carmel, Indiana 46032
Emily Williams is a Certified Trauma Professional in Carmel, Indiana and has been in practice for 21 years. They treat Narcissism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Abuse.
I help anxious, driven adults set limits with their emotionally immature loved ones. Expert in treating adult ADHD, trauma, and children of narcissists.
Counselor, Psychotherapist, Psychologist, Licensed Psychological Examiner-Independent
9826 East Washington Street, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
Lynn Luna Jones is a Counselor in Chagrin Falls, Ohio and has been in practice for 20 years. They treat Narcissism, Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform and Brief Psychosis, Obsessive-Compulsive Personality.
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in assessment. I am able to administer many types of psychological tests.
Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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Kristina Carrera is a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) in undefined, undefined and has been in practice for 14 years. They treat Narcissism, Anger Issues, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Helping women build trust, set boundaries, and create healthy, fulfilling relationships.
Psychologist
255 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Jessica Henninger is a Psychologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They treat Narcissism, Bullying, Anxiety.
Your emotional wellbeing is our priority. We will work together to not just get you unstuck, but help you thrive and flourish.
Narcissism, in everyday terms, often looks like working hard to feel valued, being very sensitive to criticism, and relying on a polished image to stay safe inside. These patterns can grow from early experiences like inconsistent praise, high expectations without warmth, or emotional neglect that teaches a child to perform rather than connect. Parenting styles that swing between overvaluing and harsh judgment, or that miss a child’s feelings, can shape attachment patterns that are anxious or avoidant. Over time, that can lead to protective habits—seeking approval, needing control, or withdrawing—especially when stress is high. None of this is a personal flaw; it’s an understandable adaptation to early relationships and the nervous system’s learning about safety.
Narcissistic traits can show up differently across life stages: a child may boast or struggle to share, a teen may fixate on status or likes, and an adult may have trouble with feedback at work or closeness in relationships. Stressors in family life, school pressures, social media, or job demands can intensify these patterns, especially during big transitions. In Colorado Springs, moves tied to military service, competitive school environments, or high-pressure careers can strain coping and make sensitivity to evaluation feel sharper. Supportive relationships, skill-building therapy, and consistent routines can ease reactivity and open space for more secure connection. With context and care, people can learn new ways to meet needs for esteem and belonging without losing themselves.
Some days you may feel driven to excel and be seen, yet also worry that others don’t fully appreciate your efforts, which can make conversations feel tense or one‑sided. In close relationships, the push to be understood or respected can lead to misunderstandings about needs, boundaries, and attention, leaving both you and loved ones feeling unheard. Feedback at work or from friends might land as criticism, stirring shame or defensiveness even when you care deeply about doing well and being valued. As a parent, you may work hard to guide and protect your child, while also navigating moments when their independence or emotions feel challenging to your sense of competence. In Colorado Springs, whether connecting in faith communities, military circles, schools, or on local trails, the desire to belong and be recognized can shape how you show up, sometimes bringing pride and connection, and other times stress, comparison, or isolation.
- You rehearse what to say before a meeting, then leave replaying how it came across.
- A partner’s request for more quality time feels like a critique, even though you want closeness.
- At kids’ activities, you compare your family to others in the stands and feel pressure to “measure up.”
- Community events offer genuine chances to contribute, yet you may struggle to share the spotlight or accept help.
It’s common to feel confused or drained when someone’s patterns seem self-focused; noticing consistent themes over time can help you decide what support you need. Narcissistic traits exist on a spectrum, and recognizing signs is about understanding impact, not labeling someone. In Colorado Springs, signs may show up at home, in tight-knit military or faith communities, workplaces, and schools across District 11, District 20, or near the bases.
- Strong need for admiration and attention, with sensitivity to even gentle feedback; may shift blame or minimize others’ feelings after conflicts.
- Limited empathy or difficulty recognizing others’ needs, sometimes alternating with brief charm or “love-bombing” followed by withdrawal.
- Entitlement or rigid “rules,” expecting special treatment in lines, group projects, or family routines; frustration when plans don’t center their preferences.
- Relationship patterns that feel controlling or transactional—keeping score, guilt-tripping, or using personal information later during disagreements.
- Emotional swings tied to status or image (e.g., after promotions, social media responses, or performance reviews); teens may fixate on popularity or “perfect” profiles.
- Children and teens might show distress through meltdowns after perceived slights, intense competitiveness, bullying/being bullied, or somatic complaints before school or team events.
- In Colorado Springs contexts, watch for image-focused behavior around military rank, academy achievements, or church leadership roles, and isolation of partners from support networks on or off base.
Narcissism has multiple roots—biological, psychological, social, and relational—and these influences interact in complex ways over time. It develops from a mix of inborn traits, life experiences, and family or cultural patterns rather than a single cause. Understanding it as multifactorial helps reduce blame and stigma: it’s not a personal failure, and support is available, including in Colorado Springs’ military, academic, and outdoor-focused communities.
- Biological: Temperament linked to genetics; brain-based differences in emotion regulation or sensitivity.
- Psychological: Coping styles shaped by early stress; perfectionism reinforced by achievement-focused identities (e.g., academy or sports pressures).
- Social/Environmental: High-mobility or high-performance cultures (common with local military postings); community stressors like housing costs or wildfire recovery.
- Relational: Inconsistent caregiving or conditional approval in childhood; family patterns that reward image over vulnerability.
- Cultural/Community (Colorado Springs): Military and faith-based expectations that emphasize strength; competitive school and academy settings that can overvalue status or achievement.
Evidence-based care for narcissism often includes therapies that focus on personality patterns and relationships, such as schema therapy, mentalization-based therapy, and transference-focused psychotherapy; CBT and DBT skills can be added to build emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These treatments help people recognize protective patterns, practice empathy and perspective-taking, and repair trust and boundaries in close relationships. Trauma-informed approaches can address early developmental wounds—like shame, neglect, or inconsistent caregiving—that may underlie self-protection and grandiosity. Motivational interviewing can strengthen readiness for change and align goals with personal values. Medications aren’t a cure for narcissism, but they can reduce co-occurring depression, anxiety, irritability, or sleep problems, which often makes therapy more effective.
In Colorado Springs, support can include individual and family counseling through Diversus Health, Peak Vista Community Health Centers, UCHealth, and private clinics; NAMI Colorado Springs offers free peer and family support groups and education. Peer-led groups (including online options) provide connection and skills practice, while family counseling helps relatives improve communication, boundaries, and safety. Wellness resources—such as community centers, faith-based programs, and mindfulness or yoga classes—can reinforce coping and self-care. Colorado Crisis Services offers 24/7 support by phone, text, and walk-in if someone needs immediate help. MiResource can make care easier to find by filtering for insurance coverage, telehealth options, location and distance, specialties, language, and sliding-scale availability.
In Colorado Springs, you can find practical, judgment-free help through Diversus Health (formerly AspenPointe), the community mental health center with multiple locations and a 24/7 Crisis Walk-In Center near Memorial Park, close to Downtown and the Southeast neighborhoods (easy to reach by Mountain Metro Transit routes along Platte Ave and Union/Nevada). Peak Vista Community Health Centers offer counseling integrated with primary care at sites across the city, including Southeast (Jet Wing/Academy) and the North/Briargate area; they accept Medicaid and have sliding-scale options. Family Care Center and Cedar Springs Hospital Outpatient Clinics provide therapy and group programs for adults and teens, including help with relationship patterns linked to narcissism and recovery from narcissistic abuse. NAMI Colorado Springs runs free peer and family support groups and classes (in person and online), making it easier to learn skills and reduce isolation. For teens, UCCS Wellness Center (for students), school counselors in District 11 and District 2, and Peak Vista’s School-Based Health Centers (e.g., at Mitchell High School and in Southeast) offer accessible, confidential support.
If you’re parenting a child affected by narcissistic dynamics or coping with a narcissistic co-parent, consider NAMI Family Support Groups, TESSA (for healthy relationship and trauma support, with services in Downtown and the Southeast), and Inside Out Youth Services for LGBTQ+ youth needing safe, affirming spaces. Many programs are on bus lines along Academy Blvd, Nevada Ave, and Platte Ave; most sites have accessible entrances and offer telehealth.
In a crisis, call or text 988 for immediate support, or call 911 for emergencies. You can also go to UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central near Downtown, UCHealth Memorial Hospital North, or Penrose–St. Francis Health Services on N. Nevada Ave. For in-person, no-appointment crisis care, use the Diversus/Colorado Crisis Services Walk-In Center near Memorial Park.
Seek immediate help if you or someone else has suicidal thoughts, makes threats of harm, becomes violent or frighteningly enraged, shows psychosis (paranoia, hallucinations), is being abused, or cannot care for basic needs due to narcissistic-related crises. Call 911 for imminent danger or request the Colorado Springs Police Department Community Response Team; you can also contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call/text 988) and the Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741). In Colorado Springs, call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255 or text TALK to 38255 for 24/7 support and mobile crisis response. You may also go to the nearest emergency department, such as UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central, Penrose Hospital, or St. Francis Medical Center, for immediate evaluation and safety.
- Disarming the Narcissist by Wendy T. Behary (New Harbinger). A practical, research-based guide with scripts and boundaries that can help in tough conversations at home, work, or counseling; often available via the Pikes Peak Library District in Colorado Springs.
- Rethinking Narcissism by Craig Malkin (HarperWave). Explains narcissism as a spectrum (including “echoism”) and offers clear steps for safer, healthier relationships—useful language for couples or support groups in Colorado Springs.
- The Narcissistic Family: Diagnosis and Treatment by Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman and Robert M. Pressman (Jossey-Bass). A classic clinical book that shows how narcissistic dynamics shape whole families and what healing looks like; helpful for parents and adult children seeking structured understanding.
- Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson (New Harbinger). Straightforward tools to identify self-involved parenting patterns and build healthier boundaries; a supportive choice for local support groups or individual therapy in Colorado Springs.
- Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers by Karyl McBride (Atria). A compassionate, step-by-step recovery plan from a Colorado-based therapist; widely available in print and online, and a frequent pick for book clubs and therapy homework in the Springs.
- Stop Caretaking the Borderline or Narcissist: How to End the Drama and Get On with Life by Margalis Fjelstad (Rowman & Littlefield). Clear, firm guidance for stepping out of rescuing roles and reclaiming your time and energy; check local Colorado Springs bookstores and PPLD for copies.
Taking your first step can be as simple as pausing to think about what you need right now and what kind of support might help. Consider talking with someone you trust—a friend, family member, or mentor—about what you’re feeling and what you’re looking for. Then explore MiResource’s directory to find a therapist in Colorado Springs who fits your needs and preferences. Recovery and growth are possible, and getting professional support can be a life-changing step toward feeling better.
Recovery is possible. With early intervention, a supportive community, and the right professional care, you can overcome challenges and build a fulfilling life. We’re here to help you find the support you need.
