Dr. Deborah S. Wilder, a distinguished psychologist with over 35 years of experience, has built a reputation as a compassionate and deeply skilled relationship and divorce specialist. With expertise in emotional and narcissistic abuse recovery, Dr. Wilder’s work supports individuals, particularly women, navigating the complex and often painful processes of divorce from emotionally or narcissistically abusive partners. Through her extensive clinical knowledge and personal commitment to helping others, she has guided thousands of people through their most difficult life transitions.
Dr. Wilder’s career spans a range of clinical settings, including a private residential psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a college counseling center, a county mental health center, a Veterans Administration Medical Center, and a family and children’s services center. Throughout her time at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, she specialized in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Behavioral Medicine, focusing on veterans from the Korean War, Vietnam War, and Desert Storm. Since entering private practice in 1994, Dr. Wilder has established herself as a leader in the field of relationships, and has dedicated over a decade to emotional and narcissistic abuse recovery, offering invaluable support to individuals, couples, and families.
As a certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (CNATC) and a divorce mediator, Dr. Wilder brings a unique and highly specialized set of skills to her practice. She integrates evidence-based approaches, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and trauma-informed care, to help clients regain their strength, rebuild their identities, and navigate the emotional and psychological complexities of their divorces. Her therapeutic methods, combined with her strategic insights, offer clients not only the tools for healing but also a clear path to reclaiming their peace and creating a brighter future.
Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Wilder is also a best-selling contributing author of the book Divorce Decoded: A Manifesto for Women Navigating Divorce and Beyond, and co-hosts a YouTube show, Divorce and Relationships Decoded, where she shares insights and strategies to help individuals recover from difficult relationship dynamics. Her expertise extends to the broader community, having served on the Board of Directors for Visions Anew, a closed non-profit organization that focused on helping individuals find a new vision for their lives after divorce.
What truly sets Dr. Wilder apart from other professionals in the field is her ability to blend deep clinical experience with a warm, empathetic approach. Whether working with clients in high-conflict divorces or those recovering from the lasting effects of emotional and narcissistic abuse, Dr. Wilder’s clients consistently praise her for her grounded nature and her ability to provide clarity and support during some of the most challenging times of their lives. Her approach is personal, rooted in a genuine desire to help people heal, and based on a thorough understanding of the emotional and psychological toll of abusive relationships.
Dr. Wilder’s practice, the Center for Therapy and Mediation, serves as a safe and nurturing space for individuals seeking assistance with a variety of issues, particularly those who need help navigating the complexities of divorce, emotional abuse, and rebuilding their lives after trauma. In addition to her one-on-one work with clients, Dr. Wilder has expanded her reach by offering accessible resources such as online courses and workshops designed to make her expertise available to a broader audience.
Her mission remains steadfast: to empower clients to protect their well-being, reclaim their sense of self, and heal from the wounds caused by narcissistic and emotional abuse. Dr. Wilder’s work continues to touch lives, providing those who are struggling with the clarity, tools, and support they need to move forward with resilience and strength.
For more information about Dr. Deborah S. Wilder and her services, visit drdeborahwilder.com.
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