Real World Therapy

Out of my 63 years of life in this planet, 28 of those years have been spent assisting others within a diverse number of areas and environments. I am a down to earth, real person, and above all, I want you to feel both comfortable and safe. As you share your story, I listen carefully, and weave therapeutic questions, thoughts, and discussion into our conversation in a way that feels natural. Narcissistic Abuse/Antagonistic personality style partner or other person in your life? As part of my work with individuals dealing with divorce, widowhood, and coparenting, I provide care and assistance for individuals directly or indirectly involved in relationship with an individual who displays behaviors which may indicate a narcissistic or antagonistic personality style. Note: It is neither possible or ethical for a provider to diagnose an individual who has not come in for assessment/diagnosis/treatment. However, a provider can work with an individual to learn to cope and navigate difficult relationships with difficult individuals. In addition to individual in partner relationships with such an individual, I also work with family members who are struggling with how to relate, support, and cope with a loved one who appears to be entangled in such a relationship. Complex circumstances need to be considered in deciding whether to remain in the relationship or to consider it's necessary to consider leaving. For folks who have separated or divorced from such a situation, the recovery and aftermath intervention and support is often needed on order to heal, restore, and recover. If children and the courts are involved, there are additional areas to address. I also provide care for adults who are highly intelligent and/or possibly/likely on the spectrum. Regardless of or whether an adult is diagnosable with autism, being highly intelligent can present with social and emotional challenges. On the side, I enjoy writing, performing, teaching, and recording music, both vocal and guitar. I have been teaching/empowering "non-singers" to sing for over 30 years with a therapeutic program I have developed called "Singing in the Shower." I am a graduate of the University of North Dakota Social Work Master's Program, where I specialized in mental health, doing research on Music Therapy, with special topics of volunteerism and serving as a catalyst for community partnerships. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/real-world-therapy-jeani-driscoll-lcsw-grand-forks-nd/356401