How important is the selection of the therapist for someone with NPD?
A The selection of you who you choose to work with in the healing process is one of the most important ones you will make. There are two aspects the a relationship with a therapist. The first is the obvious bussiness side in which you hire a licensed psychologist (or whomever) and pay them for their service. You have the right to fire this professional at any time if you are not satisfied with the relationship. The reality of the healing process is that there you will be working on building a relationship where you can trust and be very close with your therapist (within certain boundaries). Once you have been diagnosed as NPD you should have a very open and honest discussion with your therapist about his thoughts toward the possiblity of healing this disorder. Some therapists do not work well with NPD, but are willing to accept money and neglect the intimate side of this relationship. Other therapists will tell you they do not work with NPD and will often make a referral to someone who
