I am a licensed clinical social worker with several years of demonstrated success in the field of mental health. I specialize in helping individuals who have been affected by people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder or narcissistic traits. >> Narcissistic Personality Disorder is diagnostically defined as a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy, with interpersonal entitlement, exploitativeness, arrogance, and envy. >> Key Terms Associated With NPD >> NARCISSISTIC SUPPLY: Insatiable need for praise and admiration often gained by using charm, bragging, seduction, and manipulation. >> LOVE BOMBING: This involves overwhelming someone with excessive attention, flattery, and affection in the early stages of a relationship to gain control and make the victim dependent on them. >> BAITING: When a narcissist isn't getting the attention, they want from victims/targets, they will try to provoke a conflict by "baiting." They may, for instance, spread lies about the target. >> TRIANGULATION: This occurs when the narcissist brings a third person into the relationship dynamic to create jealousy, competition, or conflict. >> FLYING MONKEYS: Flying monkeys are individuals manipulated by narcissists to do their bidding, often unknowingly. They are used to carry out the narcissist’s dirty work, such as spreading rumors, attacking others, or monitoring targets. In return, flying monkeys receive validation and approval from the narcissist. >> HOOVERING: Named after the vacuum cleaner brand, this tactic involves the narcissist trying to “suck” the victim back into the relationship after a period of separation. >> GASLIGHTING: This is a form of psychological manipulation where the narcissist makes the victim doubt their own reality, memories, or perceptions. >> Let’s talk about it, I am here for you!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

The first session will start with brief introductions and a review of the challenges you're facing. This interaction will give us the opportunity to tailor your success plan which will guide future sessions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Experience and Authenticity. My experience has provided me the opportunity to have demonstrated success utilizing clinical interventions to collaboratively address a wide range of client mental health needs while simultaneously utilizing the authentic relationship as foundational in the therapeutic plan change process.

About Elisheva Gibson