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Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Center - Survive Heal Reclaim

The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Center is a therapist-led recovery center for survivors of narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, coercive control, gaslighting, and high-conflict relationships. Founded by Brenda Stephens, LPCC — author of The Narcissism Recovery Workbook and Recovering from Narcissistic Mothers — Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Center (NARC) offers online therapy for clients in our licensed states, along with recovery coaching, support groups, classes, books, and trauma informed resources available more broadly, including internationally, to help survivors rebuild self trust, regulate their nervous systems, and reclaim their lives.

Narcissistic abuse can leave you feeling confused, depleted, and questioning your own reality — whether it happens in a relationship, within your family, or at work. Our approach is trauma-informed and rooted in proven strategies to help you break free from emotional manipulation and rebuild your confidence. Offering classes, support groups, coaching, and individual therapy, we provide personalized support to help you:

Therapy is provided by our licensed clinicians in the states where we are licensed; coaching is available to clients everywhere, including internationally, and is not a substitute for clinical treatment.

  • Recognizing and heal from the trauma of narcissistic abuse.
  • Rebuilding self-trust, confidence, and emotional resilience.

  • Establishing healthy boundaries and relationships.

  • Navigating co-parenting or family dynamics with a narcissist.

  • Finding clarity, closure, and a renewed sense of self.

You don’t have to go through this alone. Healing is possible, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Shadow Work and Identity Repair Class

This 6-week class is for survivors of narcissistic abuse who are ready to reconnect with the parts of themselves they had to hide, shrink, silence, or abandon in order to survive. Join the waitlist to be notified when the next cohort is scheduled.

High-Conflict Divorce & Separation Support Group

A weekly space for adults leaving, separating from, or newly divorced from a narcissistic partner — practical tools for staying grounded through the legal and emotional rollercoaster. $20 per session, hosted by Brenda Stephens.

SoNA Support Group

A weekly space for survivors of narcissistic abuse to share, rebuild self-worth, and learn practical recovery tools — open to everyone, wherever you are in your healing. $20 per session, hosted by Brenda Stephens.

The Trauma Toolbox App

The Trauma Toolbox is an easy-to-use, browser-based app designed to support you during moments of overwhelm, featuring three main modes: S.O.S., Grounding, and Self-Care. The app offers practical, evidence-based tools, including affirmations, guided grounding, and self-validation, to help calm your body and reconnect with the present. There’s no need to download anything, as it works smoothly in any browser, making it accessible wherever you are. Whether you’re dealing with immediate stress or working to build long-term resilience, the Trauma Toolbox offers a simple, effective way to find relief and support when you need it most.

Survival, Healing, and Reclaiming After Narcissistic Abuse

What is Narcissistic Abuse?

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is marked by grandiosity, a lack of empathy, and a need for admiration — traits that often show up as manipulation, self-centeredness, and difficulty tolerating criticism. Its causes aren’t fully understood, but genetics, environment, and early life experience are all thought to play a role. Learn more in our FAQ.

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Narcissistic Abuse Podcasts
with Brenda Stephens

Listen to Brenda talk about Narcissistic Abuse on our Podcast page.

Our Blog

Keep up to date with what we are up to.

Therapy is about learning to love yourself and grow despite your past . It is about welcoming your struggles with the same strength and enthusiasm that you welcome your victories, for it is through our struggles that we grow.

Our Blog

Keep up to date with what we are up to.

Therapy is about learning to love yourself and grow despite your past . It is about welcoming your struggles with the same strength and enthusiasm that you welcome your victories, for it is through our struggles that we grow.

Phone

Want to speak to a real person?
Call us; we would love to hear from you!

Call us at 619-304-4852

Email/Fax

Have a few questions?
Feel free to email us here or use our appointment form below.

Fax us at 888-337-3402

Tell Us How We Can Help

Complete the form below and let us know what kind of support you are seeking. Therapy is available in states where our clinicians are licensed. Recovery coaching, support groups, and educational classes may be available to participants outside those states, including internationally.

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NOTICE TO CLIENTS: The Board of Behavioral Sciences receives and responds to complaints regarding services provided within the scope of practice of (marriage and family therapists, licensed educational psychologists, clinical social workers, or professional clinical counselors). You may contact the board online at www.bbs.ca.gov, or by calling (916) 574-7830.

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