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Holistic Therapy and Coaching for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Leaving an abusive relationship is hard. First, there’s the actual challenge of getting out—which is terrifying and feels impossible—and then there’s the healing that needs to happen afterward.
By the time we’re ready to leave an abusive relationship we’re emotionally traumatized and it takes every bit of determination we can muster just to focus on a safe exit. We’re often so relieved to be out of harm's way that we don’t even have the capacity to think about what comes next. But then as time passes, we realize getting out was just the first step. That the trauma we endured runs deep. And as much as we wish we could just leave it all behind and forget it ever happened, unfortunately, the impact of pathological love relationships doesn’t end when the relationship does.
The Impacts of Narcissistic Abuse on Physical and Mental Health
Often when people come to see me after leaving an abusive relationship they’re suffering from extreme self-doubt. They’ve lost trust in themselves and their own perceptions, and even question their own sanity. When they try to pin down exactly what happened they start to feel confused, and that confusion makes it scary to try to explain to others what they’ve been through.
They fear that no one will understand, or even worse, that others might take the side of their abuser. This leads to increased feelings of anxiety, social isolation, and difficulty moving forward with life. Often their physical health has suffered as well. They may have difficulty with basic self-care, such as sleeping, eating, bathing, and upholding daily responsibilities.
I work with people in all different stages of the recovery process. I work with people who:
- think they might have experienced narcissistic abuse but aren't sure
- are newly out of the abusive relationship and no longer in contact with their abusive partner (with the exception of necessary contact regarding children)
- are years out and still working through the ways in which the abuse impacted their mental health
Common Effects of Narcissistic Abuse
- Fear
- Anxiety
- Self-doubt
- Questioning your own reality
- Low self-esteem
- Shame
- Brain fog
- Emotional isolation
- Self blame
- Feeling like no one could possible understand what you’ve been through
What Should I Know About Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse?
It takes time, but you can heal. And through the healing process you’ll likely become more self-aware, self-confident, and self-possessed than you’ve ever been before. Post-traumatic growth is a real and powerful phenomenon that I’ve witnessed in both myself and others many times.
I love helping my clients recover from abusive relationships because I’ve been there myself and can confidently tell you that recovery is possible. You’re capable of healing yourself, coming back to your center, and thriving.
Therapy and Coaching for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
I offer therapy for those located in the state of Kansas and Holistic Life Coaching for those located outside the state of Kansas to address narcissistic abuse recovery. In addition to helping people recover from narcissistic abuse, I specialize in working with low self-esteem, anxiety, childhood trauma, and high sensitivity.
Are you ready to heal?
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