This condition involves a pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy. Our clinical team approaches this complex condition with structured, evidence-based therapies designed to increase insight and improve interpersonal functioning.

Common Symptoms or Things to Look Out For:

• Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents).
• Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love.
• Believes that he or she is “special” and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people.
• Requires excessive admiration.
• Has a sense of entitlement.
• Is interpersonally exploitative (i.e., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends).
• Lacks empathy: is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others.
• Is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him or her.
• Shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes.