Get ready! In this trailer, we introduce Healing Narcissism: A Four-Part Series — where we take you deep inside the real, raw, and often surprising process of helping a narcissist heal.

We’ll explore how grandiosity forms, what actually happens when a narcissistic patient begins to soften, and why the delicate process of mourning the false self is essential for authentic change. This series isn’t about surface-level advice — it’s about uncovering the overlooked moments and powerful psychological shifts that make transformation possible.

Subscribe now and join us for an insightful, psychodynamic journey that shows real healing can happen — when we truly understand what it takes!

******* First Episode will be Released This Coming Wednesday! ***********

To read more about the various facets of narcissism please click here

If you are interested in a consultation or seeking virtual therapy services, Dr. Mazzella is accepting new patients. Please click here for more detailed information.

For more information about Dr. Mazzella’s psychoanalytic affiliations and membership in The International Psychoanalytic Association (IPA) -which is restricted to psychoanalysts who fulfill the most recognized international standards for psychoanalytic training- please click here

For a deeper dive into narcissism, I now offer courses approved for continuing education credits, available [here]. As a NYS Education Department-approved provider (#SW-0211), licensed social workers in New York can earn credits through these programs. Also, these courses are a wonderful opportunity for those who may simply want to further educate themselves on all issues related to narcissistic and personality disorder dynamics.

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In this episode, I share a clip from an interview Dr. Nae conducted with me as part of her support group for women recovering from trauma bonds and seeking healing. Together, we delve into the complexities of narcissism, discussing its roots in developmental trauma, the characteristics of malignant narcissism, and the unique challenges of treating individuals with these traits. Our conversation also explores the dynamics of relationships with narcissists, touching on the roles of hope, projection, and implicit relational enactments. Dr. Nae brings thoughtful questions that lead us into a rich discussion about the importance of differentiation in relationships and the potential for change.

Here is a chapter of Dr. Nae's "Run Like Hell" for free. https://heal.drnae.com/podcast-book-giveaway

Contact her directly here: https://drnae.com/

To read more about the various facets of narcissism please click here

If you are interested in a consultation or seeking virtual therapy services, Dr. Mazzella is accepting new patients. Please click here for more detailed information.

For more information about Dr. Mazzella’s psychoanalytic affiliations and membership in The International Psychoanalytic Association (IPA) -which is restricted to psychoanalysts who fulfill the most recognized international standards for psychoanalytic training- please click here

For a deeper dive into narcissism, I now offer courses approved for continuing education credits, available [here]. As a NYS Education Department-approved provider (#SW-0211), licensed social workers in New York can earn credits through these programs. Also, these courses are a wonderful opportunity for those who may simply want to further educate themselves on all issues related to narcissistic and personality disorder dynamics.

You can follow The Narcissism Decoder on:

https://www.instagram.com/thenarcissism.decoder/

https://www.tiktok.com/@thenarcissismdecoder

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How do you know when someone’s asking for help... versus covertly asking you to feel something for them they can’t bear to feel themselves?

In Part 2 of this discussion, Jim faces the emotional cost of constantly trying to fix his daughter’s problems. But what happens when the helper’s need to fix crosses into emotional collapse? In this segment of my conversation with Jim we dive into his internal struggle, not just with his daughter but with his own compulsion to fix her.

Key Themes from the Conversation:

• Distinguishing genuine requests from covert emotional demands
• Emotional projection as unconscious communication
• The role of internal feelings as a litmus test
• Respect for autonomy as a marker of authenticity
• Unconscious emotional regulation through others
• Recognizing manipulative dynamics without villainizing the other person
• The importance of slowing down and feeling the emotional responses

To read more about the various facets of narcissism please click here

If you are interested in a consultation or seeking virtual therapy services, Dr. Mazzella is accepting new patients. Please click here for more detailed information.

For more information about Dr. Mazzella’s psychoanalytic affiliations and membership in The International Psychoanalytic Association (IPA) -which is restricted to psychoanalysts who fulfill the most recognized international standards for psychoanalytic training- please click here

For a deeper dive into narcissism, I now offer courses approved for continuing education credits, available [here]. As a NYS Education Department-approved provider (#SW-0211), licensed social workers in New York can earn credits through these programs. Also, these courses are a wonderful opportunity for those who may simply want to further educate themselves on all issues related to narcissistic and personality disorder dynamics.

You can follow The Narcissism Decoder on:

https://www.instagram.com/thenarcissism.decoder/

https://www.tiktok.com/@thenarcissismdecoder

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