If you grew up in a narcissistic or controlling family you may be seeking help in coping with adult-life challenges that can stem from unhealthy patterns in your family of origin. The legacy of growing up with a narcissistic parent can include:

	Excessive perfectionism
	Anxiety
	Lack of confidence
	Difficulty feeling spontaneous
	Self-blame
	Depression
	Grief or emotional numbness
	Career burnout
	Lack of assertiveness
	Difficulty trusting or getting close to others
	Difficulty choosing healthy relationships
	Trouble finding a satisfactory spiritual belief
	A harsh inner critic
	Drained vitality and energy

Dr. Dan Neuharth, the author of If You Had Controlling Parents, offers telephone and online consultations for adults raised in narcissistic or controlling environments. Please Note: These consultations are not psychotherapy and are not intended as a substitute for formal, face-to-face psychotherapy. (Click here to locate a professional psychotherapist in your area.) Rather, long-distance consultations with Dr. Neuharth are designed to achieve specific goals related to dealing with narcissistic or controlling parents and the legacy of being raised in a narcissistic or controlling family.

If you are interested in exploring whether a private consultation by phone or webcam could be helpful or appropriate for you, contact Dr. Neuharth at drdan@controllingparents.com or call (415) 925-9110. The fee for a 60-minute consultation is $150.

Dr. Neuharth has been an authority on narcissistic and controlling families for more than 15 years. He has given numerous workshops and talks on the topic. He has a doctorate in clinical psychology and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.