Diana Diamond

Clinical psychologist Diana Diamond, an expert in transference-focused psychotherapy, delves into the intricacies of narcissism and treatment. She unpacks the complex dynamics of devaluation, often manifested as patients undermining their therapists. Diamond discusses the impact of attachment styles on therapy, revealing how different patterns transform treatment interactions. The conversation also touches on the Narcissus myth, exploring its themes of trauma and self-destructiveness, while emphasizing the importance of acknowledging therapists' fallibility to foster genuine connections.