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Loving a Narcissist Shouldn’t Cost You Your Self
Whether it’s a spouse, a parent, or a sibling, living in the shadow of a narcissist is exhausting. We provide the tools to help family members reclaim their autonomy, heal from secondary trauma, and build a life that belongs to them
Loving a narcissist can feel like a nonstop cycle of confusion — second-guessing your reality, managing their moods, and sacrificing your needs — all while trying to keep the family peace.
Erica offers specialized support for the family members of narcissists — helping you set firm boundaries, detach from toxic cycles, and rebuild a life that is finally, safely, your own.
In-Person Sessions or Telehealth
Private Pay or Insurance
Support for Spouses & Adult Children
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Expertise in Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Break the Cycle of Codependency
You’re Not Stuck — You’re Untangling
Healing isn’t about fixing the relationship. It’s about letting yourself evolve, at your own pace, into the version of you that is ready for peace, boundaries, and autonomy
You’ve been doing everything you’re supposed to — managing their moods, shielding the family, maintaining appearances, and pushing through the emotional fog.
On the outside, you’re keeping up. On the inside? It’s a different story.
Maybe you’re feeling gaslit, exhausted, or disconnected from the person you thought you’d be by now. Maybe the guilt, self-doubt, and the weight of a narcissistic family dynamic you thought you had under control are weighing heavier than you expected.
You’re not failing. You are surviving a high-conflict dynamic — and it’s okay to need support.
Whether it’s the constant criticism of a narcissistic parent, the loneliness of a toxic marriage, or feeling stuck in a life that no longer feels like yours, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Therapy is your space to slow down, trust your own reality, heal from the trauma bond, and build a future that actually belongs to you.
When you’re ready to stop walking on eggshells, I’m here.
Let’s take the first step toward real clarity, growth, and self-trust.
Healing from High-Conflict Dynamics
I’m Passionate About Helping Families Untangle the Effects of Narcissistic Relationships
Gaslighting, Hypervigilance, and Chronic Stress
Life can feel like an endless loop—managing a narcissist's unpredictable moods, showing up for family while walking on eggshells, and trying to maintain a "perfect" image—all while carrying the pressure to protect everyone else's feelings but your own.
For spouses and adult children of narcissists, the expectation to "just keep the peace" or the accusation that you are being "too sensitive" is constant—and exhausting.
Anxiety, burnout, and feeling "crazy" aren’t signs that you’re failing—they’re signals that you’ve been living in survival mode for too long, without a safe space for your own reality.
Therapy offers a space where you can slow down, trust your gut again, and prioritize your own mental health—without the fear of retaliation or judgment.
Together, we’ll help you untangle the trauma bond, build "Grey Rock" or "No Contact" strategies, and create a life that feels authentic and peaceful—not just a performance for someone else.
You deserve more than just surviving the chaos. You have every right to reclaim your identity, energy, and peace of mind.
Loss of Self and People Pleasing
When your life revolves around the needs and moods of a narcissist, your own identity can slowly start to disappear. You might find yourself constantly apologizing for things you didn’t do, or silencing your own opinions just to avoid a blow-up.
For children of narcissists, this often manifests as being "The Golden Child" who must be perfect or "The Scapegoat" who takes all the blame. For spouses, it feels like losing the person you used to be before the relationship began.
Anxiety and a lack of self-worth aren’t signs of weakness—they are the result of being told, implicitly or explicitly, that your needs don't matter.
In our work together, we focus on Identity Reclamation. We will help you rediscover your interests, your values, and your voice, moving you from being a supporting character in someone else's drama to the lead in your own life.
The Guilt of Setting Boundaries
Setting boundaries with a narcissistic family member often feels like a betrayal. You may have been conditioned to believe that saying "no" is selfish or that protecting your peace is an act of "abandonment."
Whether you are considering "Low Contact," "No Contact," or simply trying to stop the daily phone calls that drain your energy, the resulting guilt can be paralyzing. The narcissist often uses this guilt—and the pressure from other family members—to pull you back into the cycle.
Boundaries are not meant to punish the other person; they are meant to protect you.
Together, we will work through the "F.O.G." (Fear, Obligation, and Guilt) so you can make decisions based on your health rather than your fear. You will learn to hold your ground with confidence, knowing that your mental health is worth protecting.
Hypervigilance & The "Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop"
When you live with a narcissist, your nervous system is constantly on high alert. You’ve become an expert at reading micro-expressions, tone shifts, and heavy footsteps to predict a blow-up before it happens. This "survival mode" doesn't just turn off when you leave the house; it follows you into your career, your friendships, and your sleep.
This chronic state of hypervigilance is exhausting and can lead to physical burnout and unexplained health issues. In therapy, we work on teaching your body that it is finally safe to downshift. We use trauma-informed techniques to help you move out of "fight-or-flight" and back into a state of calm and presence.
The Trauma Bond & "Hoovering" Cycles
Narcissistic relationships aren't bad 100% of the time. If they were, it would be easy to walk away. Instead, they operate on "intermittent reinforcement"—the cycle of cruelty followed by sudden bursts of affection, apologies, or "hoovering" (the attempt to suck you back in).
This creates a powerful chemical trauma bond that can feel like an addiction. You might find yourself defending the narcissist to others or feeling an intense pull to "save" them one more time. We help you break this biological loop by deconstructing the cycle and replacing the "need" for their validation with a solid, internal sense of self-worth.
Complex Grief & The
"Living Bereavement"
One of the hardest parts of having a narcissistic family member is grieving someone who is still alive. You are grieving the parent you deserved but didn't have, or the partner you thought you married. This "ambiguous loss" is often misunderstood by others who might suggest you simply "move on" or "forgive and forget."
Because there is rarely closure or an apology from a narcissist, the grief process is complex. We provide a space to honor that pain without judgment. We work toward Radical Acceptance—accepting the reality of who they are so you can stop hurting yourself by hoping they will change, and finally begin to heal for your own sake.
About Erica
I’m passionate about working with the spouses and adult children of narcissists who are tired of holding everything together—from managing a high-conflict home environment to shielding others from a loved one's volatility—while feeling disconnected from their own reality. If you’ve been pouring all your energy into keeping the peace, managing their moods, and surviving the cycle of gaslighting, therapy can be your space to refocus, restore, and finally put your own mental health back at the center.
The Reality of Your Experience
Life in a narcissistic system puts an impossible weight on your shoulders.
You’re navigating a reality that is constantly shifting due to someone else’s moods — while carrying the weight of past gaslighting, the present pressure to "keep the peace," and the uncertainty of what might trigger the next conflict.
My goal is to give you a safe, confidential space where you can explore your emotions, validate your reality, and untangle your struggles — in a way that feels real, relatable, and judgment-free.
As someone who understands the exhausting role of the "peacekeeper" or the "buffer" you've been expected to play, I’m here to remind you:
- It’s okay to need support even if you’ve been told your needs don't matter.
- It’s okay to feel vulnerable after years of having to be "the strong one."
- It’s okay to want a life for yourself that isn't dictated by someone else's ego.
You don’t have to figure out how to set boundaries or heal from the trauma bond alone.
Let’s work together to help you reconnect with your own voice, heal from the cycles of abuse, and move forward with the clarity and confidence that was taken from you.
affordable RATES
Private Pay & Insurance Options
Affordably priced private-pay session fees accommodate almost all budgets. One advantage of choosing the private-pay option is that only my clients and I are the ones who determine the number, frequency, and length of sessions - not an insurance company.
Insurance is accepted for clients who have mental health insurance benefits provided by: Aetna, Optum (Oxford, UMR, Oscar Health, AvMed), Florida Blue, United Healthcare, Cigna, BX of Mass., Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross of NJ, and Quest Behavioral Health.
There are many pros/cons about choosing between private pay and insurance options.
Benefits of Therapy
Trauma Resolution
Your past experiences in a high-conflict home don’t have to define your present. Even if narcissistic abuse is a major part of your story, healing and detaching from those cycles is possible. Together, we can help you process the manipulation, reclaim your inner strength, and move forward with greater freedom and self-trust
Depression & Anxiety
You don’t have to stay stuck in the fear, sadness, or overwhelming fog that often follows narcissistic relationships. The constant "walking on eggshells" can make it hard to see a way forward, but relief is within reach. In therapy, we’ll work to understand your feelings, strengthen your emotional resilience, and help you reconnect with a sense of safety and peace.
Reclaiming Self Esteem
You are more than the criticisms and doubts that have been projected onto you. Living with a narcissist can erode your sense of self, affecting how you see your worth and your future. Through therapy, we’ll work to rebuild your confidence from within—so you can move through life with authentic self-worth and a firm belief in who you are.
Breaking Toxic Cycles
You don’t have to wait for a total collapse to seek support. Sometimes it’s the smaller, everyday struggles—the constant second-guessing, the communication traps, and the guilt—that slowly wear you down. Therapy gives you the tools to address these challenges early, allowing you to create lasting, meaningful changes in your personal boundaries.
Navigating Life Transitions
Changing the dynamic of a family relationship—whether setting new boundaries or choosing to go "low contact"—can feel overwhelming. Whether you are navigating a divorce from a narcissist or establishing independence from a parent, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Therapy provides the clarity and purpose needed to move through these transitions at your own pace.
Prioritizing Your Own Peace
Choosing yourself after years of being a "caretaker" for a narcissist isn't selfish—it’s essential for your survival. If you’re used to putting their volatile needs first, learning to prioritize your own well-being can feel unfamiliar or even uncomfortable. Therapy helps you redefine what it means to be healthy, set unbreakable boundaries, and create space for your own growth and peace of mind.
Statistics
158 Million
Estimated number of Americans who have experienced narcissistic abuse in a partner or family relationship (NAAA)
73%
Survivors of narcissistic family systems who exhibit clinical symptoms of Complex PTSD (JEAB)
1 in 2
Adult children of narcissists who report struggling with chronic people-pleasing and lack of identity.
60%
Of survivors who feel their specific reality was initially misunderstood by general therapy.
(NIH)
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Easy Process To Begin Working With Erica.
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Learn about Erica's background and services
Review my website to learn about my background and specialized approach to counseling for Narcissistic Recovery. I am dedicated to helping people like you overcome challenges, grow, and thrive.
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Contact Erica to learn more
Call, Text or Email Erica to learn more about how she can help you and your particular need and situation. Let Erica answer all of your questions and concerns about therapy. Feel free to reach out anytime, 7-days per week.
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Schedule your first session, either in-person or by video
When you're ready, we will schedule a date/time for our 1st session. Erica offers the option of seeing you in-person in her convenient Coral Springs Office, or you can have secure & private video sessions from the comfort of home or office. Whatever works for you - works for her too.
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Complete intake forms and questionnaire.
Erica will email you a link to her secure Client Portal where you will fill-out our easy to complete intake forms and a questionnaire. Erica uses the questionnaire to help her learn some background about your situation, and your perspective about your concern and goals.
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I didn’t really know what to expect when I started therapy, but she completely changed my perspective. It was easy to open up about things I didn’t even realize were weighing me down. Every session felt like a mix of real talk and actual growth. She never made me feel judged — just understood. If you’re looking for someone who’s honest, supportive, and really gets it, Erica’s the one.
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