Narcissistic Abuse

Nothing’s ever good enough.

You’re always walking on eggshells.

Striving to keep the peace.

Trying to make them happy.

Sometimes, it seems to work. They’ll do something to make you feel special, like you’re the only person in the world who truly matters.

But then, without warning, YOU are the problem. You’re too sensitive, too needy… “too much.”

Constantly confused…

You spend so much time second-guessing yourself that you don’t even know what’s real anymore.

Are you overreacting?

Are you imagining things?

They make you doubt your feelings, your memories.

And when they hurt you with words, silence, or outright cruelty, you find yourself justifying it.

They had a bad day.

I was being difficult.

Maybe if you just tried harder or loved them more, they’d finally see how much you care, and things would improve.

But things never get better.

The more you give, the less of yourself you have left.

You feel drained and empty, a shadow of the person you used to be.

Yet you can’t seem to leave.

Being with them breaks you, but the thought of being without them is terrifying.

You tell yourself that deep down, they love you.

That you can fix this.

That if you hold on just a little longer, they’ll change.

And so you stay.

You apologize for things that weren’t your fault.

You minimize your pain.

You try to be what they want, all while losing sight of who you are.

And the worst part?

You’re scared to admit how bad it really is – because if you do, you have to face the truth. And the truth is this:

The love you’re fighting so hard for is the very thing that’s destroying you.

This is narcissistic abuse.

It’s a cycle of love and cruelty – of being built up just to be torn down again.

It’s the slow erosion of self-worth until you no longer recognize yourself.

Now, let me drop some REAL truths on you:

You are not crazy.

You are not too sensitive.

You are not unlovable.

You’ve just been conditioned to believe that love should hurt. That’s a lie. Real love doesn’t leave you anxious, drained, and walking on eggshells.

Healing starts by breaking the cycle.

You have to learn to trust yourself again and rebuild what they’ve tried to tear down.

I’m here to help you untangle the manipulation, see the truth for what it is, and take back your power.

You may feel drained, confused, full of self-doubt, or lose your sense of yourself. That’s what this kind of abuse does – it slowly erodes your confidence, your clarity, and your connection to your voice. In therapy with me, you’ll begin to rebuild all of that, step by step.

We start by creating a space where you’re truly heard and believed. You won’t be questioned or made to explain yourself. You’ve had enough of that. Instead, we’ll slow things down and help you reconnect to what you think, feel, and need. I’ll guide you in noticing how you’ve been conditioned to shrink yourself, second-guess your reality, or blame yourself for someone else’s behavior, and we’ll work together to unlearn those patterns gently.

We’ll use practical tools to help you quiet the inner critic, calm your nervous system, and feel more grounded in your body through mindfulness. I might guide you through simple exercises, like paying attention to your breath, naming what you’re feeling in the moment, or exploring what safety feels like, so you can start to trust your instincts again.

Between sessions, you might practice small but powerful actions like setting a boundary, speaking up, or choosing rest instead of overexertion, as well as real-life moments where healing takes root.

Together, we’ll explore what kept you in this dynamic and why it’s been so hard to leave or move on emotionally, even if it’s over.

This isn’t about blaming you.

It’s about understanding the hooks, the guilt, and the trauma bonds so you can free yourself from them. We’ll challenge the beliefs planted in you, like “I’m too sensitive” or “I’ll never be enough,” and help you build new ones based on truth, strength, and self-worth.

This work is powerful because it’s not just about talking, it’s about changing how you see yourself and what you allow in your life. I’ll walk you through the hard parts, give you tools that work, and help you reconnect with the version of you that feels strong, clear, and whole.

Let’s find your way back to YOU.

Start feeling like yourself again and create a life that feels safe, clear, and your own. Give me a call at (347) 471-0271.

I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation during which I can answer your questions and see if we’re a good fit to work together.