What type of doctor can help sociopaths?

Answer 1

I doubt very much that the person IS a sociopath if he claims to want help. Sociopaths (Socialized psychopaths) are predators and play games with the people. If someone claims to be one, they are probably not, because sociopaths usually think they are awesomely clever people and don't want to change.

Answer 2

I am not a doctor. But I read Dr. Martha Stout's book, The Sociopath Next door. She is a top clinical psychologist. She states that Sociopaths are almost entirely incurable, as the sociopaths cannot even admit they have a problem (as they think others or society is the problem, not them).

Answer 3

I hope you aren't looking for a sociopath. A relationship with a sociopath is generally very damaging, as they use and abuse and manipulate to their hearts' delight. They actively seek victims.

Edit: (DF-04/09)

This doesn't answer the question. Different possibilities are:

1. Exude "victim"
2. Be another sociopath - you'll be able to spot one a mile off.
3. Study them. You'll learn to spot the traits, but bear in mind sociopaths are sometimes hard to pick out as they may literally become whatever you want them to be.
4. Become a psychiatrist and find one to study by using case notes.

The first two are open only to the vulnerable and the sociopathic.

Disclaimer: see the first response above.