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How To Identify A Two-Faced Narcissistic Parent by San Diego & Encinitas Therapist (One)

As a San Diego and Encinitas therapist I know that sometimes it’s difficult to identify if you are the child of a two-faced narcissistic parent. Narcissism can be hidden behind “good deeds.” When a client comes to my office for the first time I take their history. In taking a history, among other questions I … Read more

Narcissistic Mother: Affects On The Family Alan, Karen, and Callie’s Story

Alan, athletic and intelligent, had two younger sisters. Karen, the oldest of the two sisters was spunky, energetic and creative. Callie, the youngest, tended to allow others to tell her what to do. Alan, Karen, and Callie had a narcissistic mother and each of the siblings reacted differently to their mother’s narcissism. Karen, the spunky … Read more

Narcissistic Mother: Healing Narcissism’s Pain Lori’s Story

Lori never knew what it was like to feel valued. She was treated by her mother worse than Snow White’s step mother treated her. From Lori’s earliest memory her mother would lock her in her bedroom when she was “bad.” Often Lori would be allowed to come out for meals only. When Lori did interact … Read more