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If You Are In Immediate Danger

EmergencyCall 911
National Domestic Violence Hotline1-800-799-7233 · Text START to 88788 · thehotline.org
National Suicide Prevention LifelineCall or text 988
RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline1-800-656-4673 · rainn.org
Veterans Crisis LineDial 988, press 1 · Text 838255
Additional Crisis Hotlines
National Teen Dating Abuse Helplineloveisrespect.org

1-866-311-9474

StrongHearts Native Helplinestrongheartshelpline.org

For Native Americans and Alaska Natives. 1-844-762-8483

The Deaf Hotlinethedeafhotline.org

Video phone 855-812-1001

ManKind Initiativemankind.org.uk

Male victims of domestic abuse, UK. 01823 334244

Samaritanssamaritans.org

UK and Ireland. 116 123

NO MORE Global Directorynomoredirectory.org

International directory of domestic and sexual violence helplines, nearly every UN-recognized country. Built with the UN and World Bank Group.

Narcissist's Playbook Ambassadors

Practitioners and coaches who've partnered with us to support survivors. Reach out directly.

Kimberly Weeks, CTCP-S, CNAP-S, CTCA-SVirtual, worldwide (Atlanta, GA)kimberlyweeks.com

Marital and intimate partner abuse, divorce, coercive control, spiritual abuse. Co-founder, Global Trauma Institute. hello@kimberlyweeks.com

Ana Lorena SanchezSan Antonio, TX, worldwide (virtual)paperbell.me

Online and in-person Grief Recovery Method support. analorenasm@gmail.com

Noelani Pearl HernandezCalifornia, worldwidebeyondmommydearest.com

Trauma-informed leadership, narcissistic abuse recovery, nonprofit executive leadership. noelanipearlhernandez@gmail.com

Carissa BrockmanCourtenay, BC, Canada, worldwidecarissabrockman.com

Clinical counsellor, somatic therapist, narcissistic abuse recovery coach. carissabrockmancoaching@gmail.com

Elizabeth ShawUnited Kingdom, worldwidelinktr.ee

Narcissistic and emotional abuse, trauma bonds, self-worth, empowered living. elizabeth-shaw1@sky.com

Nina BatistaFlorida, Illinois, Massachusetts, worldwidenarcissismwithnina.com

Therapy in FL, IL, MA (insurance accepted). Private-pay coaching elsewhere.

Stacey UhrigNew Jersey, worldwide (virtual)flipyourmindset.com

Mindset, nervous system regulation, anxiety, narcissistic abuse, trauma-informed care. stacey@staceyuhrig.com

Chantal ContorinesCanada, worldwide (virtual)chantalcontorinescoaching.com

Coercive control, co-parenting, divorce recovery. chantal@chantalcontorines.com

Samantha BachotaWorldwide (virtual)informed-healing.com

Narcissistic abuse recovery, somatic trauma-informed coaching, coercive control, C-PTSD. theinformedhealingmethod@gmail.com

Alex MackWorldwide (virtual)exodusstrategyconsultants.com

Legal strategy coaching, helping survivors win against narcissists in court. alex@exodusstrategyconsultants.com

Dr. Mishel RychWorldwide, Gulf Coast (licensed IL, AL)doctormishel.com

Recovery and healing after narcissistic abuse. mishelrych@doctormishel.com. Also listed under Finding a Therapist.

Am I In An Abusive Situation? Start Here
National Domestic Violence Hotlinethehotline.org

Safety planning, recognizing abuse, next steps.

WomensLaw.orgwomenslaw.org

Plain language legal information for survivors of abuse, state-specific guides, email hotline for legal questions.

Narcissistic Abuse Rehabnarcissisticabuserehab.com

Curated resources for people beginning to recognize narcissistic abuse patterns.

Out of the Stormoutofthestorm.website

For people beginning to understand complex trauma and CPTSD.

ICSA / International Cultic Studies Associationinternationalculticstudies.org

For those questioning whether they are or were in a high-control group. Checklist, leaving guides, survivor stories.

Spot a Spiderspotaspider.com

By Dr. Amy Saltzman, M.D. Helps children, teens, and young adults recognize grooming and abuse patterns.

Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotlinethehotline.org

Crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals in all 50 states. 24/7.

YWCA USAywca.org

Largest provider of domestic violence shelter and services in the country, 900+ communities.

National Network to End Domestic Violencennedv.org

Advocacy, resources, state coalition links.

VAWA / Office on Violence Against Women, DOJjustice.gov/ovw

Federal resources on domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking.

National Center for Victims of Crimevictimsofcrime.org

1-800-394-3255. Advocacy, training, information for crime victims.

Nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. Hotline and local provider network.

Domestic Sheltersdomesticshelters.org

Searchable database of local shelters and services, US and Canada.

Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violencenextdoor.org

24/7 hotline: 408-279-2962

Narcissistic Abuse
Narcissistic Abuse Survivorsnarcissisticabusesurvivors.org

Peer support and recovery resources.

Narcissistic Abuse Rehabnarcissisticabuserehab.com

Curated resources including hotlines, support groups, vetted service providers.

Dr. Ramani Durvasuladoctor-ramani.com

Leading clinical psychologist and expert on narcissistic abuse. Extensive free content on YouTube.

Dr. Ramani Durvasula — Courses and Healing Programsdoctor-ramani.com

The Healing Program (self-paced course and community) and the Dr. Ramani Network membership library.

Surviving Narcissism with Dr. Les Cartersurvivingnarcissism.tv

Video and podcast resource by a licensed therapist specializing in narcissistic abuse recovery.

TELL — Therapy Exploitation Link Linetherapyabuse.org

Volunteer-run peer support for survivors of exploitation by psychotherapists and healthcare providers. Responds to email inquiries within 24-72 hours. info@therapyabuse.org

The Narcissistic Family Filesnarcissistfamilyfiles.com

Long-running blog on narcissistic family dynamics by author Julie L. Hall.

Dr. Craig MalkinYouTube

Clinical psychologist, Harvard Medical School faculty, author of Rethinking Narcissism.

Finding a Therapist

Clinicians who work specifically with narcissistic abuse, coercive control, and complex trauma. Contact each directly to confirm availability and licensing in your state.

Dr. Jaime Zuckerman, PsyDArdmore, PAdrjaimezuckerman.com

National expert in narcissistic abuse, owner of The Z Group, hosts Next Up: Narcissism. (610) 890-6250 · info@drjaimezuckerman.com

Dr. Glenn Patrick Doyle, PhDLicensed TX, IL, DCseeksafely.org

Complex PTSD, dissociation, cult and coercive control survivors. Board president of SEEK Safely. Telehealth only.

Dr. Christine Cocchiola, DSW, LCSWWoodbury/Bethlehem, CTcoercivecontrolconsulting.com

Coercive control expert, founder of the Coercive Control Consulting Institute, co-author of FRAMED. (959) 214-2382 · admin@drcocchiola.com

Dr. Ingrid Clayton, PhDLos Angeles, CAingridclayton.com

17+ years in private practice, author of Fawning and Believing Me. (310) 229-5233

Vanessa M. Reiser, LCSWLicensed NY, NJ, MA, FLtellatherapist.net

Narcissistic and cult abuse, founder of Tell A Therapist teletherapy practice. (732) 307-9559 · vanessa@tellatherapist.net

Dr. Nadine Macaluso, LMFT, PhDManhattan Beach, CAdrnae.com

Trauma bonds, narcissistic abuse, complex PTSD, trained in NARM, author of Run Like Hell. (310) 612-1113

Dr. Sherrie Campbell, PhDYorba Linda, CAdrsherriecampbell.com

Family estrangement, boundaries with toxic people, TEDx speaker, hosts Sherapy Sessions. (714) 248-5913

Wendy Behary, LCSWSpringfield, NJdisarmingthenarcissist.com

Author of Disarming the Narcissist, 30+ years training clinicians. (973) 218-1776 ext. 807 · wendy.behary@gmail.com

Dr. Kerry Kerr McAvoy, PhDRetired psychologistkerrymcavoyphd.com

Author of Love You More, hosts Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse. Educational/author resource, confirm fit before referring for live therapy. hello@kerrymcavoyphd.com

Daniel Shaw, LCSWNew York City and Nyack, NYdanielshawlcsw.com

Psychoanalyst, author of Traumatic Narcissism, cult survivor, Margaret Thaler Singer Award winner.

Dr. Karyl McBride, PhD, LMFTDenver, COkarylmcbridephd.com

40+ years in practice, creator of the 5 Step Recovery Model. (303) 420-9565 · karyl@drmcbride.com

Mishel Rych, PhD, LCSW, M.EdMobile, ALdoctormishel.com

LCSW, adjunct faculty at Grand Canyon University, also trained in IFS group therapy. Contact via Psychology Today.

Dr. Amy Saltzman, M.D.Santa Barbara, CAspotaspider.com

Physician and survivor of narcissistic abuse and coercive control. Expert on grooming and abuse prevention, US Soccer Federation Participant Safety Taskforce. info@spotaspider.com · (650) 575-5780

Psychology Today Therapist Finderpsychologytoday.com

Filter by narcissistic abuse, trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, somatic therapy.

EMDR International Associationemdria.org

Find a certified EMDR therapist.

Somatic Experiencing Internationaltraumahealing.org

Find a Somatic Experiencing practitioner. Body-based trauma healing developed by Dr. Peter Levine.

Therapy Dentherapyden.com

Inclusive therapist directory searchable by specialty, identity, location.

The Embody Lab Therapist Directorytheembodylab.com

Somatic and trauma-informed practitioners.

International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociationisst-d.org

Find a Therapist locator for trauma and dissociation specialists.

Cult and High-Control Group Survivors
ICSA / International Cultic Studies Associationinternationalculticstudies.org

Leading research and support organization for cult survivors, families, professionals. Referrals, support groups, resource library.

People Leave Cultspeopleleavecults.com

Support groups, recovery resources, professional guidance for cult survivors.

Cult Recovery 101cultrecovery101.com

Directory of cult recovery organizations worldwide.

Wellspring Retreatwellspringretreat.org

Residential counseling for cult survivors, based in Ohio.

SAFE Portlandsafeportland.org

Spiritual Abuse Forum for Education. Support groups for spiritual abuse survivors.

Secular nonprofit providing support and referrals for recovery from destructive cults and high-demand groups.

SEEK Safelyseeksafely.org

Protecting consumers and promoting accountability in the self-help industry. Founded in memory of Kirby Brown. Board president Dr. Glenn Patrick Doyle.

Complex PTSD
CPTSD Foundationcptsdfoundation.org

Leading nonprofit dedicated to complex trauma. Daily virtual support groups, trauma-informed yoga, creative healing groups.

Out of the Stormoutofthestorm.website

Community forums, information sheets, therapist-finding resources, book recommendations.

Beauty After Bruisesbeautyafterbruises.org

Information, resources, and financial assistance connecting people to CPTSD treatment.

Complex Trauma Resourcescomplextrauma.org

Curated collection of books, videos, and articles for survivors, caregivers, professionals.

Healing and CPTSD Communityhealingandcptsd.com

Private survivor-led online space for connection, support circles, resources.

International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociationisst-d.org

Fact sheets, webinars, Find a Therapist locator.

Adult Survivors of Child Abuse / ASCAascasupport.org

Support for adult survivors of childhood physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect. Free meetings, Survivor to Thriver manual.

Trauma and PTSD — General
National Center for PTSDptsd.va.gov

PTSD research, treatment, self-help tools, including the free PTSD Coach app.

NAMI / National Alliance on Mental Illnessnami.org

Mental health resources, support groups, helpline: 1-800-950-6264

Sidran Institutesidran.org

Traumatic stress education, advocacy, helpline and referral service.

Mental Health Americamhanational.org

Resources, screening tools, local affiliate finder.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)nimh.nih.gov

Federal research agency, reliable information on mental health conditions and treatment.

National resource for mental health and substance use treatment referrals.

MentalHealth.govmentalhealth.gov

Federal clearinghouse for mental health information and resources.

Moral Injury
Moral Compass Federation / Moral Injury Networkmoralcompassfederation.org

Advocacy, research, self-assessment survey, personalized resource finder.

National Center for PTSD — Moral Injuryptsd.va.gov

Clinical information on moral injury, how it differs from PTSD, treatment options.

Moral Injury Support Network for Servicewomenmisns.org

Support for women veterans and servicewomen, applies broadly to anyone experiencing moral injury.

Volunteers of America / VOA ReST 4 Veteransvoa.org

Free peer support program for moral injury using trained peers and evidence-based strategies.

Affordable Therapy Options
Open Path Collectiveopenpathcollective.org

Reduced cost therapy sessions, $30 to $80, for those who cannot afford standard rates.

BetterHelpbetterhelp.com

Online therapy platform, accessible, lower-cost options.

Talkspacetalkspace.com

Online therapy platform with flexible pricing.

Charlie Healthcharliehealth.com

Virtual intensive treatment for trauma and narcissistic abuse recovery.

Support Groups

Referrals to support groups for cult and high-control group survivors across the US.

People Leave Cults Support Groupspeopleleavecults.com

Online support groups run by experienced facilitators.

CPTSD Foundation Support Groupscptsdfoundation.org

Daily virtual support groups for complex trauma survivors.

Survivors.orgsurvivors.org

Online support group registration for domestic violence survivors.

SAFE Portlandsafeportland.org

Support groups for spiritual abuse survivors.

Meetup.commeetup.com

Search locally for trauma recovery, PTSD, codependency, narcissistic abuse support groups.

Out of the Fogoutofthefog.net

Forum supporting family members and loved ones of people with personality disorders.

Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse (USA)meetup.com

Peer support group for people who've experienced narcissistic abuse in a love or personal relationship.

Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse (UK)meetup.com

UK-based peer support group, same focus.

Reddit Communities

Active peer communities. Quality varies, approach with discernment. r/NarcissisticAbuse, r/raisedbynarcissists, r/CPTSD, r/MoralInjury

Body-Based and Somatic Healing
Somatic Experiencing Internationaltraumahealing.org

Body-based approach to releasing trauma stored in the nervous system. Practitioner directory.

EMDR International Associationemdria.org

Find a certified EMDR therapist.

Body Mind ResetToronto, in person and onlinebodymindreset.ca

Somatic Experiencing practice for complex, developmental, sexual, and relational trauma, including narcissistic abuse recovery. Founded by Alex Papaconstantinou, SEP.

The Embody Labtheembodylab.com

Online courses, practitioner training, therapist directory. Featuring Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. Peter Levine, Dr. Gabor Maté.

IFS Instituteifs-institute.com

Training and resources on the Internal Family Systems model.

Trauma Made Simpletraumamadesimple.com

Resources on trauma and EMDR by Dr. Jamie Marich.

Institute for Creative Mindfulnessinstituteforcreativemindfulness.com

Continuing education combining EMDR with expressive arts therapy.

Essential Books
The Body Keeps the Score

Bessel van der Kolk. Foundational book on trauma recovery, how trauma lives in the body.

Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving

Pete Walker. Practical recovery tools from a therapist who also has CPTSD.

Why Does He Do That?

Lundy Bancroft. Understanding abusive relationship dynamics and the psychology of abusers.

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

Lindsay Gibson. For survivors raised by narcissistic or emotionally unavailable parents.

Whole Again

Jackson MacKenzie. Recovering from narcissistic abuse and rebuilding a sense of self.

The Myth of Normal

Gabor Maté. How trauma, society, and the body are connected.

Coping with Cult Involvement

Published by ICSA. A handbook for families and friends.

It's Not You

Dr. Ramani Durvasula. Foundational guide to identifying and recovering from narcissistic relationships.

Don't You Know Who I Am?

Dr. Ramani Durvasula. Staying sane in an era of narcissism, entitlement, and incivility.

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Dr. Ramani Durvasula. A guide for deciding whether to remain in or leave a relationship with a narcissist.

Trauma and Recovery

Judith Herman, M.D. Foundational text on the aftermath of violence.

Truth and Repair

Judith Herman, M.D. How trauma survivors envision justice.

Man's Search for Meaning

Viktor E. Frankl. A classic on finding meaning through suffering.

No Bad Parts

Richard C. Schwartz, Ph.D. Healing trauma through Internal Family Systems.

What My Bones Know

Stephanie Foo. A memoir of healing from complex trauma.

The Highly Sensitive Person

Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D. Tools for readers who process the world more intensely.

The Choice

Edith Eva Eger, Ph.D. A Holocaust survivor's memoir on embracing what's possible after trauma.

Blind to Betrayal

Jennifer Freyd, Ph.D. and Pamela Birrell, M.A. On betrayal trauma.

Fawning

Ingrid Clayton, Ph.D. On the fawning trauma response and reclaiming your voice.

Glimmer

Kimberly Shannon Murphy. A memoir of survival, hope, and healing.

Framed: Women in the Family Court Underworld

Dr. Christine M. Cocchiola and Amy Polacko. On coercive control in family court.

The Handbook of Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Edited by W. Keith Campbell and Joshua D. Miller. Clinical and academic reference.

The Handbook of Antagonism

Edited by Joshua D. Miller and Donald R. Lynam. Clinical and academic reference.

Podcasts and Video Resources
Dr. Ramani on YouTubeYouTube

Leading clinical psychologist and expert on narcissistic abuse.

Surviving Narcissism with Dr. Les Cartersurvivingnarcissism.tv

Practical, compassionate, highly regarded in the narcissistic abuse community.

Trauma and Narcissism Redefined with Caroline Strawsoncarolinestrawson.com

Trauma therapist and survivor. Gaslighting, trauma bonds, codependency, CPTSD recovery.

We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doylewecandohardthings.com

Broader mental health, resilience, and healing conversations.

Richard Grannon (Spartan Life Coach)spartanlifecoach.com

British psychotherapist, one of the most-watched channels on narcissistic and psychopathic abuse patterns. Hosts the Fix CPTSD Podcast.

Vanessa Reiser, LCSWtellatherapist.net

Author of Narcissistic Abuse: A Therapist's Guide, hosts Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser. Ran 285 miles across New York in a wedding dress for awareness.

Dr. Jaime Zuckerman, PsyDdrjaimezuckerman.com

Hosts Next Up: Narcissism, gaslighting, love bombing, coercive control with a clinical but accessible tone.

Darren F. MageeYouTube

Psychotherapist and clinical supervisor covering personality types, narcissism, relationship dynamics.

Spot a Spider with Dr. Amy Saltzman, M.D.spotaspider.com

Helps kids and teens spot grooming and abuse patterns. Start with her TEDx talk on protecting children from grooming.

Perfect Prey with Dr. Christine CocchiolaSpotify

Podcast on coercive control.

Sherapy Sessions with Dr. Sherrie Campbell

Podcast on healing hidden family trauma and cutting ties with toxic family members.

Patrick TeahanYouTube

Licensed therapist and YouTuber, childhood trauma, dysfunctional family roles, reparenting.