About Brenda Stephens

Brenda Stephens, LPCC, LMHC, LPC, is the founder of the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Center (narctrauma.com) and the author of The Narcissism Recovery Workbook and Recovering from Narcissistic Mothers. She specializes in helping survivors of narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, coercive control, and relational trauma rebuild self-trust, identity, and emotional safety. Brenda offers online therapy, support groups, and classes for survivors across the country and around the world..

What are Effective Strategies for Healing After Covert Narcissistic Abuse?

Recovering from covert narcissistic abuse is a deeply personal journey that requires time, self-care, and compassion. In this blog, we will explore effective strategies to help you heal and rebuild your sense of self after

By |2025-05-06T23:39:57-07:00May 6th, 2025|Abuse, Education, Narcissist|0 Comments

Common Misconceptions About the Characteristics of a Narcissist

Understanding the characteristics of a narcissist is crucial for recognizing this personality type in yourself or others. However, misconceptions can cloud our understanding. In this blog, we'll clear the air around these common misunderstandings. Myth

By |2025-11-05T18:41:22-08:00April 29th, 2025|Abuse, Education, Narcissist|0 Comments

They Called You the Narcissist? Here’s What’s Really Going On.

“Maybe I’m the Problem…” If you’ve ever found yourself in a relationship with a narcissist, there’s a moment that hits like a freight train. It doesn’t come during one of their usual rages, manipulations, or

By |2025-04-18T18:41:29-07:00April 18th, 2025|Abuse, Education, Narcissist|0 Comments
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