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Anthony Dimitrion, LCSW, CST
Attachment-Informed Psychotherapist | Certified Sex Therapist |
ACNP Certified Clinical Narcissistic Abuse Therapist
115 Pine St, 3rd Fl.
Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450
P: (609) 401-2983
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Anthony Dimitrion, LCSW, CST
Reparenting the Inner Child: Healing Trauma Through the Ideal Parent Figure Protocol
Childhood trauma leaves indelible marks, shaping our self-concept, relationships, and emotional resilience. For many survivors, the unmet...
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Anthony Dimitrion, LCSW, CST
Peeling Back the Layers of Narcissism Part 12: Making Sense of the Scapegoat Role
As the family scapegoat, it’s hard to do anything right in the eyes of family members who target you. Whether you’re trying to connect or...
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Anthony Dimitrion, LCSW, CST
The Beginner’s Guide to Understanding the Effects of Trauma on the Brain...And How Therapy Can Help
Oh the brain, an organ responsible for so many processes that make our lives as human beings possible. Without it we’d be…well,...
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Anthony Dimitrion, LCSW, CST
The Power of Self-Compassion in Healing Childhood Trauma
Childhood trauma can have a lasting impact on a person's mental and emotional well-being, making it tough for them to practice...
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Anthony Dimitrion, LCSW, CST
Peeling Back the Layers of Narcissism Part 11: Healthy Narcissism...What's that?!
This article sheds light on healthy narcissism, exploring how it is different from the pathological narcissism that most are familiar with.
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Anthony Dimitrion, LCSW, CST
Embracing Mindfulness: A Pathway to Inner Peace and Healing
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to get swept away by the relentless tide of tasks, deadlines, and...
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Anthony Dimitrion, LCSW, CST
Peeling Back the Layers of Narcissism Part 10: 'Failure-to-Launch' - A Recontextualization of the Concept
We're all familiar with the trope of the 40-year-old single, unemployed male residing in his parents’ basement for the last 20 years. His...
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Anthony Dimitrion, LCSW, CST
All Parts Are Welcome: Affirming 'Parts' as Intrinsic Within All of Us
In the vast and intricate landscape of the human mind, it's natural to find a multitude of aspects, or what some therapeutic approaches...
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Anthony Dimitrion, LCSW, CST
Peeling Back the Layers of Narcissism Part 9: Lasting Effects of Parental Narcissism on Adult Children
Parental narcissism casts a long shadow that can stretch well into adulthood, leaving profound impacts on the children who grew up under...
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Anthony Dimitrion, LCSW, CST
Peeling Back the Layers of Narcissism Part 8: Recognizing Gaslighting & Manipulation
Ever felt like you're losing your grip on reality, questioning your own memories, or constantly apologizing for things you didn't do?...
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Anthony Dimitrion, LCSW, CST
Peeling Back the Layers of Narcissism Part 7: Children of Narcissistic Parents
Growing up in a household with narcissistic parents can have profound effects on a child's development and well-being. As children we...
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Anthony Dimitrion, LCSW, CST
Peeling Back the Layers of Narcissism Part 6: The Enabling Parent in the Narcissistic Family System
The Enabling Parent: Victim, Perpetrator, or Witness? In a two-parent narcissistic household, if one parent is narcissistic, the other...
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Anthony Dimitrion, LCSW, CST
Peeling Back the Layers of Narcissism Part 5: The Narcissistic Parent
The Narcissistic Parent: Recognizing The Many Faces of Parental Narcissism As discussed earlier, narcissism varies widely among...
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Anthony Dimitrion, LCSW, CST
Peeling Back the Layers of Narcissism Part 4: The 4 Phases of the Narcissistic Abuse Cycle
Navigating relationships can be challenging, especially when dealing with narcissistic abuse. Understanding the four distinct phases of...
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Anthony Dimitrion, LCSW, CST
Peeling Back the Layers of Narcissism Part 3: Making Sense of Narcissistic Abuse
Introduction: Narcissistic abuse is a pervasive and insidious form of psychological and emotional mistreatment that occurs in...
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Anthony Dimitrion, LCSW, CST
Peeling Back the Layers of Narcissism Part 2: Narcissists in Social Relationships
Narcissists can present as introverted or extroverted in nature. Regardless of how they prefer to recharge their energetic batteries, all...
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Anthony Dimitrion, LCSW, CST
Peeling Back the Layers of Narcissism Part 1: What is it? How does it happen? What does it look like?
Narcissism has made its way into the pop-psychology and social media zeitgeist over the last several years. The often one-dimensional...
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Anthony Dimitrion, LCSW, CST
Shame: The Parasite and its Antidote
The origins of shame are always externally born and cast down by society, cultures, and generations. Like a parasite, shame burrows into...
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Anthony Dimitrion, LCSW, CST
Unpacking Emotional Incest: Long-Term Impact on Adult Children
Mom's confidante. Daddy's little girl. The child who picked up the pieces when mom was sobbing in bed with the blinds shut, while dad...
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