Blog | The Inner Life of the Highly Sensitive Person
The Covert Narcissist & the Sensitive High-Achiever: A Painful Pairing
The covert narcissist doesn’t rage—they guilt, withhold, and twist your empathy against you.
For Highly Sensitive High-Achievers, that dynamic is both intoxicating and devastating.
This post explores how to recognize the pattern—and how to walk away with self-trust intact.
Christina Sheehan, MS, LPC
As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) myself (she/her pronouns), I know the struggle it can be to accept yourself and your unique abilities and needs. My dream is a world where all HSPs can feel their value and have the freedom to share their gifts in the world. Now, maybe more then ever, highly sensitive people and empaths are very needed to help care for this world. Through my private practice in Portland, Oregon I currently contribute by working with highly sensitive individuals on the issues that affect HSPs more deeply then others. This includes, covert narcissistic relationships, midlife transitions/crisis!, and learning about & accepting yourself.