In her clinical practice, life experiences and observations of current and historical people of power and influence, the author became fascinated with the psychopathology of individuals exhibiting narcissistic personality disorders and the question of how best to deal with narcissists encountered in one's family, personal and business life. This led to extensive research and study of this pervasive phenomenon in our culture which has been captured in Freeing Yourself from the Narcissist in Your Life

 Linda Martinez-Lewi, Ph.D. brings a wealth of professional expertise and clinical experience to the treatment of personality disorders, including narcissistic and borderline disorders. She holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She has training and clinical experience in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and has worked extensively with patients who share their personal and professional lives with narcissistic personalities including spouses, partners, boyfriends, girlfriends, children, siblings, bosses, co-workers, and friends. She has also treated patients suffering from severe childhood trauma, agoraphobia, anxiety disorders and clinical depression.   

 Dr. Martinez-Lewi grew up in Los Angeles, has lived in the Pacific Northwest and now resides in Carlsbad, California.