Brenda Stephens, LPCC, LMHC, LPC

About Brenda Stephens

Brenda Stephens, LPCC, LMHC, LPC: Brenda is a therapist, speaker, coach, and author working with survivors of narcissistic abuse for the past 16 years. We aim to help survivors heal, reclaim their lives, and learn how to avoid toxic relationships.

Are you An Empath? (You Probably Aren’t Just Attracting Narcissists)
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Are you An Empath? (You Probably Aren’t Just Attracting Narcissists)

Are you An Empath? (You Probably Aren’t Just Attracting Narcissists)

Do You Consider Yourself an Empath? You Probably Aren’t Just Attracting Narcissists. If you’ve ever identified as an empath, chances are you’ve been told some version of this: “Empaths attract narcissists.” And while there’s some

By Brenda Stephens|2025-08-27T09:32:24-07:00August 23rd, 2025|Abuse, Empath, Narcissistic Abuse|0 Comments

Why Can’t I Stop Thinking About It? Understanding Rumination After Narcissistic Abuse
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Why Can’t I Stop Thinking About It? Understanding Rumination After Narcissistic Abuse

Why Can’t I Stop Thinking About It? Understanding Rumination After Narcissistic Abuse

Have you ever found yourself stuck in the same mental loop? Replaying arguments. Rewriting your responses. Questioning what really happened. Searching for the moment it all went wrong. This isn’t just overthinking. This is rumination. And

By Brenda Stephens|2025-08-26T17:43:04-07:00August 17th, 2025|Coercive Control, Mental Replay, Narcissistic Abuse|0 Comments

Do Narcissists Know They’re Love Bombing? The Complicated Truth
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Do Narcissists Know They’re Love Bombing? The Complicated Truth

Do Narcissists Know They’re Love Bombing? The Complicated Truth

Explore strategies for dealing with the enabler of a narcissist in our blog 'Managing Relationships with the Enabler of a Narcissist: Navigating Complex Interactions'.

By Brenda Stephens|2025-08-10T22:11:48-07:00August 10th, 2025|Control, Education, Narcissist|0 Comments

The Narcissist’s Image Game: Controlling the Story to Keep You Powerless
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The Narcissist’s Image Game: Controlling the Story to Keep You Powerless

The Narcissist’s Image Game: Controlling the Story to Keep You Powerless

Explore strategies for dealing with the enabler of a narcissist in our blog 'Managing Relationships with the Enabler of a Narcissist: Navigating Complex Interactions'.

By Brenda Stephens|2025-08-04T12:18:26-07:00August 4th, 2025|Abuse, Control, Narcissist|0 Comments

The Body Remembers: How Narcissistic Abuse Shows Up Physically
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The Body Remembers: How Narcissistic Abuse Shows Up Physically

The Body Remembers: How Narcissistic Abuse Shows Up Physically

Explore strategies for dealing with the enabler of a narcissist in our blog 'Managing Relationships with the Enabler of a Narcissist: Navigating Complex Interactions'.

By Brenda Stephens|2025-07-21T18:14:28-07:00July 21st, 2025|Education, Narcissist, Narcissistic Abuse|0 Comments

Navigating Relationships: Spotting Red Flags of Narcissism Early
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Navigating Relationships: Spotting Red Flags of Narcissism Early

Navigating Relationships: Spotting Red Flags of Narcissism Early

Explore strategies for dealing with the enabler of a narcissist in our blog 'Managing Relationships with the Enabler of a Narcissist: Navigating Complex Interactions'.

By Brenda Stephens|2025-07-07T19:54:56-07:00July 7th, 2025|Abuse, Education, Narcissist|0 Comments

Understanding the Subtle Red Flags of Narcissism
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Understanding the Subtle Red Flags of Narcissism

Understanding the Subtle Red Flags of Narcissism

Explore strategies for dealing with the enabler of a narcissist in our blog 'Managing Relationships with the Enabler of a Narcissist: Navigating Complex Interactions'.

By Brenda Stephens|2025-06-30T20:59:06-07:00June 30th, 2025|Abuse, Education, Narcissist|0 Comments

10 Covert Narcissist Traits That Impact Trauma Healing
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10 Covert Narcissist Traits That Impact Trauma Healing

10 Covert Narcissist Traits That Impact Trauma Healing

Explore strategies for dealing with the enabler of a narcissist in our blog 'Managing Relationships with the Enabler of a Narcissist: Navigating Complex Interactions'.

By Brenda Stephens|2025-06-25T00:08:34-07:00June 25th, 2025|Coercive Control, Covert Narcissist, Therapy|0 Comments

9 Ways to Heal After Experiencing Covert Narcissism
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9 Ways to Heal After Experiencing Covert Narcissism

9 Ways to Heal After Experiencing Covert Narcissism

Explore strategies for dealing with the enabler of a narcissist in our blog 'Managing Relationships with the Enabler of a Narcissist: Navigating Complex Interactions'.

By Brenda Stephens|2025-06-16T20:07:11-07:00June 16th, 2025|Coercive Control, Covert Narcissist, Therapy|0 Comments

Thriving Beyond Trauma: Breaking Free from a Covert Narcissist
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Thriving Beyond Trauma: Breaking Free from a Covert Narcissist

Thriving Beyond Trauma: Breaking Free from a Covert Narcissist

Explore strategies for dealing with the enabler of a narcissist in our blog 'Managing Relationships with the Enabler of a Narcissist: Navigating Complex Interactions'.

By Brenda Stephens|2025-06-10T04:15:06-07:00June 10th, 2025|Covert Narcissist, Therapy, Trauma|0 Comments

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