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This list will continue evolving over time, and not every one of these resources has been vetted by us.
1-866-311-9474
For Native Americans and Alaska Natives. 1-844-762-8483
Video phone 855-812-1001
Male victims of domestic abuse, UK. 01823 334244
UK and Ireland. 116 123
International directory of domestic and sexual violence helplines, nearly every UN-recognized country. Built with the UN and World Bank Group.
Practitioners and coaches who've partnered with us to support survivors. Reach out directly.
Marital and intimate partner abuse, divorce, coercive control, spiritual abuse. Co-founder, Global Trauma Institute. hello@kimberlyweeks.com
Online and in-person Grief Recovery Method support. analorenasm@gmail.com
Trauma-informed leadership, narcissistic abuse recovery, nonprofit executive leadership. noelanipearlhernandez@gmail.com
Clinical counsellor, somatic therapist, narcissistic abuse recovery coach. carissabrockmancoaching@gmail.com
Narcissistic and emotional abuse, trauma bonds, self-worth, empowered living. elizabeth-shaw1@sky.com
Therapy in FL, IL, MA (insurance accepted). Private-pay coaching elsewhere.
Mindset, nervous system regulation, anxiety, narcissistic abuse, trauma-informed care. stacey@staceyuhrig.com
Coercive control, co-parenting, divorce recovery. chantal@chantalcontorines.com
Narcissistic abuse recovery, somatic trauma-informed coaching, coercive control, C-PTSD. theinformedhealingmethod@gmail.com
Legal strategy coaching, helping survivors win against narcissists in court. alex@exodusstrategyconsultants.com
Recovery and healing after narcissistic abuse. mishelrych@doctormishel.com. Also listed under Finding a Therapist.
Safety planning, recognizing abuse, next steps.
Plain language legal information for survivors of abuse, state-specific guides, email hotline for legal questions.
Curated resources for people beginning to recognize narcissistic abuse patterns.
For people beginning to understand complex trauma and CPTSD.
For those questioning whether they are or were in a high-control group. Checklist, leaving guides, survivor stories.
By Dr. Amy Saltzman, M.D. Helps children, teens, and young adults recognize grooming and abuse patterns.
Crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals in all 50 states. 24/7.
Largest provider of domestic violence shelter and services in the country, 900+ communities.
Advocacy, resources, state coalition links.
Federal resources on domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking.
1-800-394-3255. Advocacy, training, information for crime victims.
Nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. Hotline and local provider network.
Searchable database of local shelters and services, US and Canada.
24/7 hotline: 408-279-2962
Peer support and recovery resources.
Curated resources including hotlines, support groups, vetted service providers.
Leading clinical psychologist and expert on narcissistic abuse. Extensive free content on YouTube.
The Healing Program (self-paced course and community) and the Dr. Ramani Network membership library.
Video and podcast resource by a licensed therapist specializing in narcissistic abuse recovery.
Volunteer-run peer support for survivors of exploitation by psychotherapists and healthcare providers. Responds to email inquiries within 24-72 hours. info@therapyabuse.org
Long-running blog on narcissistic family dynamics by author Julie L. Hall.
Clinical psychologist, Harvard Medical School faculty, author of Rethinking Narcissism.
Clinicians who work specifically with narcissistic abuse, coercive control, and complex trauma. Contact each directly to confirm availability and licensing in your state.
National expert in narcissistic abuse, owner of The Z Group, hosts Next Up: Narcissism. (610) 890-6250 · info@drjaimezuckerman.com
Complex PTSD, dissociation, cult and coercive control survivors. Board president of SEEK Safely. Telehealth only.
Coercive control expert, founder of the Coercive Control Consulting Institute, co-author of FRAMED. (959) 214-2382 · admin@drcocchiola.com
17+ years in private practice, author of Fawning and Believing Me. (310) 229-5233
Narcissistic and cult abuse, founder of Tell A Therapist teletherapy practice. (732) 307-9559 · vanessa@tellatherapist.net
Trauma bonds, narcissistic abuse, complex PTSD, trained in NARM, author of Run Like Hell. (310) 612-1113
Family estrangement, boundaries with toxic people, TEDx speaker, hosts Sherapy Sessions. (714) 248-5913
Author of Disarming the Narcissist, 30+ years training clinicians. (973) 218-1776 ext. 807 · wendy.behary@gmail.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
Psychoanalyst, author of Traumatic Narcissism, cult survivor, Margaret Thaler Singer Award winner.
40+ years in practice, creator of the 5 Step Recovery Model. (303) 420-9565 · karyl@drmcbride.com
LCSW, adjunct faculty at Grand Canyon University, also trained in IFS group therapy. Contact via Psychology Today.
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
Filter by narcissistic abuse, trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, somatic therapy.
Find a certified EMDR therapist.
Find a Somatic Experiencing practitioner. Body-based trauma healing developed by Dr. Peter Levine.
Inclusive therapist directory searchable by specialty, identity, location.
Somatic and trauma-informed practitioners.
Find a Therapist locator for trauma and dissociation specialists.
Leading research and support organization for cult survivors, families, professionals. Referrals, support groups, resource library.
Support groups, recovery resources, professional guidance for cult survivors.
Directory of cult recovery organizations worldwide.
Residential counseling for cult survivors, based in Ohio.
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.
Protecting consumers and promoting accountability in the self-help industry. Founded in memory of Kirby Brown. Board president Dr. Glenn Patrick Doyle.
Leading nonprofit dedicated to complex trauma. Daily virtual support groups, trauma-informed yoga, creative healing groups.
Community forums, information sheets, therapist-finding resources, book recommendations.
Information, resources, and financial assistance connecting people to CPTSD treatment.
Curated collection of books, videos, and articles for survivors, caregivers, professionals.
Private survivor-led online space for connection, support circles, resources.
Fact sheets, webinars, Find a Therapist locator.
Support for adult survivors of childhood physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect. Free meetings, Survivor to Thriver manual.
PTSD research, treatment, self-help tools, including the free PTSD Coach app.
Mental health resources, support groups, helpline: 1-800-950-6264
Traumatic stress education, advocacy, helpline and referral service.
Resources, screening tools, local affiliate finder.
Federal research agency, reliable information on mental health conditions and treatment.
National resource for mental health and substance use treatment referrals.
Federal clearinghouse for mental health information and resources.
Advocacy, research, self-assessment survey, personalized resource finder.
Clinical information on moral injury, how it differs from PTSD, treatment options.
Support for women veterans and servicewomen, applies broadly to anyone experiencing moral injury.
Free peer support program for moral injury using trained peers and evidence-based strategies.
Plain language legal information. State-specific restraining order guides, national email hotline.
Largest funder of free civil legal aid in the US. 132 local programs.
Submit legal questions answered by volunteer attorneys.
Free legal advocacy for low-income survivors: restraining orders, family law, immigration.
Legal resources for survivors and their attorneys on all aspects of domestic violence law.
Helps survivors determine what financial restitution they may be eligible for by state.
Victim rights advocacy and legal referrals. 1-800-394-3255
Abuse, Rape, and Domestic Violence Aid and Resource Collection. Comprehensive legal and support directory.
Reduced cost therapy sessions, $30 to $80, for those who cannot afford standard rates.
Online therapy platform, accessible, lower-cost options.
Online therapy platform with flexible pricing.
Virtual intensive treatment for trauma and narcissistic abuse recovery.
Referrals to support groups for cult and high-control group survivors across the US.
Online support groups run by experienced facilitators.
Daily virtual support groups for complex trauma survivors.
Online support group registration for domestic violence survivors.
Support groups for spiritual abuse survivors.
Search locally for trauma recovery, PTSD, codependency, narcissistic abuse support groups.
Forum supporting family members and loved ones of people with personality disorders.
Peer support group for people who've experienced narcissistic abuse in a love or personal relationship.
UK-based peer support group, same focus.
Active peer communities. Quality varies, approach with discernment. r/NarcissisticAbuse, r/raisedbynarcissists, r/CPTSD, r/MoralInjury
Body-based approach to releasing trauma stored in the nervous system. Practitioner directory.
Find a certified EMDR therapist.
Somatic Experiencing practice for complex, developmental, sexual, and relational trauma, including narcissistic abuse recovery. Founded by Alex Papaconstantinou, SEP.
Online courses, practitioner training, therapist directory. Featuring Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. Peter Levine, Dr. Gabor Maté.
Training and resources on the Internal Family Systems model.
Resources on trauma and EMDR by Dr. Jamie Marich.
Continuing education combining EMDR with expressive arts therapy.
Bessel van der Kolk. Foundational book on trauma recovery, how trauma lives in the body.
Pete Walker. Practical recovery tools from a therapist who also has CPTSD.
Lundy Bancroft. Understanding abusive relationship dynamics and the psychology of abusers.
Lindsay Gibson. For survivors raised by narcissistic or emotionally unavailable parents.
Jackson MacKenzie. Recovering from narcissistic abuse and rebuilding a sense of self.
Gabor Maté. How trauma, society, and the body are connected.
Published by ICSA. A handbook for families and friends.
Dr. Ramani Durvasula. Foundational guide to identifying and recovering from narcissistic relationships.
Dr. Ramani Durvasula. Staying sane in an era of narcissism, entitlement, and incivility.
Dr. Ramani Durvasula. A guide for deciding whether to remain in or leave a relationship with a narcissist.
Judith Herman, M.D. Foundational text on the aftermath of violence.
Judith Herman, M.D. How trauma survivors envision justice.
Viktor E. Frankl. A classic on finding meaning through suffering.
Richard C. Schwartz, Ph.D. Healing trauma through Internal Family Systems.
Stephanie Foo. A memoir of healing from complex trauma.
Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D. Tools for readers who process the world more intensely.
Edith Eva Eger, Ph.D. A Holocaust survivor's memoir on embracing what's possible after trauma.
Jennifer Freyd, Ph.D. and Pamela Birrell, M.A. On betrayal trauma.
Ingrid Clayton, Ph.D. On the fawning trauma response and reclaiming your voice.
Kimberly Shannon Murphy. A memoir of survival, hope, and healing.
Dr. Christine M. Cocchiola and Amy Polacko. On coercive control in family court.
Edited by W. Keith Campbell and Joshua D. Miller. Clinical and academic reference.
Edited by Joshua D. Miller and Donald R. Lynam. Clinical and academic reference.
Leading clinical psychologist and expert on narcissistic abuse.
Practical, compassionate, highly regarded in the narcissistic abuse community.
Trauma therapist and survivor. Gaslighting, trauma bonds, codependency, CPTSD recovery.
Broader mental health, resilience, and healing conversations.
British psychotherapist, one of the most-watched channels on narcissistic and psychopathic abuse patterns. Hosts the Fix CPTSD Podcast.
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.
Hosts Next Up: Narcissism, gaslighting, love bombing, coercive control with a clinical but accessible tone.
Psychotherapist and clinical supervisor covering personality types, narcissism, relationship dynamics.
Helps kids and teens spot grooming and abuse patterns. Start with her TEDx talk on protecting children from grooming.
Podcast on coercive control.
Podcast on healing hidden family trauma and cutting ties with toxic family members.
Licensed therapist and YouTuber, childhood trauma, dysfunctional family roles, reparenting.