Eleanor Payson, LMSW, ACSW

Eleanor Payson is a licensed marital and family therapist, practicing individual, marital, and family therapy for the past eighteen years. Graduating from the University of Michigan in 1983 with her Masters in Social Work, she has continued her education on issues ranging from; chemical dependency and codependency, adult children of alcoholics, narcissism and borderline personality disorders, relationship therapy, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

In 1993, Eleanor trained personally with Dr. Harville Hendrix to become a certified imago therapist. Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. in his book, Getting the Love You Want, develops the concepts, techniques, and skills of imago therapy. Helping couples achieve more rewarding and fulfilling relationships is one of Eleanor's greatest passions and goals. She has conducted numerous workshops teaching couples conflict resolution skills and the beginning concepts of imago therapy.

Since 1993, Eleanor has increasingly specialized in the unique and challenging difficulties that adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder face. Eleanor has been a presenter with Arthur Robin, Ph.D. at the national ADDA and CHADD conferences.

Eleanor's commitment to treating issues relating to narcissistic wounding over the past twenty years led her to help people in codependent relationships with narcissistic individuals. Her new book, The Wizard of Oz and other Narcissists; Coping with the One-Way Relationship in Work, Love, and Family, published by Julian Day Publications can be purchased in selected book stores or by visiting her book page. This book provides new insight and help for the layperson who is struggling with the many confusing and painful challenges that occur when in relationship with someone who has strong narcissistic traits, or a narcissistic personality disorder.

Services Offered

• Relationship/couples therapy
• Individual psychotherapy
• AD/HD classes for couples

Areas of Expertise

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• Issues related to narcissistic wounding
• Separation/individuation
• Grief and loss

Professional Affiliations

• Certified Social Worker, State of Michigan
• Licensed Marital & Family Therapist, State of Michigan
• National Association of Social Workers
• Academy of Certified Social Workers
• Certified Imago Therapist, Institute for Relationship Therapy
• Member of ADDA-Association for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder Member of CHADD-Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder