Emotional Abuse Recovery Group for Women in Louisiana, Florida & Virginia
You were told you were the problem. You weren't.
Still in an emotionally abusive or controlling relationship, or long out of one, but still second-guessing yourself? This small 8-week group helps you make sense of what happened and trust yourself again.
This call is how you join. It's not therapy or a sales pitch, just a chance to ask questions and make sure the group is a good fit.
You might be reading this and thinking, this probably isn't for me.
Maybe it wasn't "that bad." Maybe there was no yelling, no bruises — just years of feeling small, confused, and never quite sure whether you were remembering things right. Maybe you're still in it and trying to see it clearly. Or maybe you left, and you're wondering why you still don't feel like yourself.
This group is for you if you:
- Replay conversations, wondering if you overreacted or imagined everything
- Apologize constantly, or brace for someone's reaction before you speak (walk on eggshells)
- Feel responsible for keeping everyone else happy and panic or feel guilty when they aren't
- Are confused about what you feel, think, or even like
- Know something is wrong, but can't quite explain it to anyone else
You don't need a dramatic story to deserve support. You don't need a diagnosis, a label, or permission. Neurodivergent or not, if this sounds familiar, you belong here.
Learning to trust yourself again, after being made to doubt everything
Maybe you were told you're "too sensitive," "too much," or that you "read things wrong" — until you started to believe it. This group is a place to untangle what happened, alongside women who know exactly what that's like.
Led by a licensed therapist
I guide every session, so you're supported, not just sharing stories and hoping it helps.
Small and closed
No more than six women, the same group all eight weeks. No new faces partway through.
Online, from home
Join by secure video from anywhere in Louisiana, Florida, or Virginia.
A workbook to keep
A 62-page fillable workbook to use between sessions and come back to long after the group ends.
From doubting yourself to trusting yourself again
Everyone heals at her own pace, and there's no finish line you have to hit. But this is what the group is built to help you move toward, week by week.
In our last session, we'll look back at how far you've come and plan the support you want next.
What we actually do in group
Many women tell me some version of: I don't know if I can talk about this in front of people I don't know. That's not a bad sign about you. It's an accurate read of the situation, and it's most of the reason the group is closed and capped at six.
You're strangers at the start, but you don't stay strangers.
The 90-minute format
Each week has a theme, and we usually start there. But if something is pressing for the group that week, that comes first. The theme is a plan, not a script.
You won't have to break the ice alone
In the first few weeks I may bring you into the conversation directly. As the group finds its footing, I step back, because you'll be talking to each other instead of to me.
How much you share is up to you
You'll never be required to share anything you don't want to. The women who get the most out of this are usually the ones willing to open up, and we'll meet you where you are.
Go at your own pace. There's no pressure to speak until you're ready.
Clear and simple, so you know what you're saying yes to
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No group on Nov 25, the day before Thanksgiving.
4:30–6:00 PM Central / 5:30–7:00 PM Eastern
Wednesday, October 14. With only six spots, earlier is better.
Women located in Louisiana, Florida, or Virginia during sessions, since I'm licensed in those states.
Amanda Morris, MSW, LCSW-BACS, CFSW
I'm a neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed therapist with more than 25 years of clinical experience. I also know what emotional abuse and coercive control feel like and what it costs you emotionally, mentally, physically and financially.
My style is warm and genuine. I don't think you're broken, and I won't treat you like you are. My job is to help you sort out what happened, learn to trust yourself again and make a path forward.
Two ways to pay. One simple way to join.
The full 8-week group is $1,000, or $900 if you pay in full. Here's how it works:
- Book your free callA 15-minute conversation to answer your questions and make sure the group is a good fit.
- Get your intake paperworkIf it's a yes, I'll send it over. That's where you choose your payment option.
- You're inOnce I receive your paperwork, I'll process your payment and your spot is held.
One payment when you enroll, $100 less than the full rate.
$500 when you enroll, and $500 halfway through, at session 5.
About the workbook
I wrote it for this group, and it follows the same arc. It starts with a self-assessment, then walks through the cycle of emotional abuse, with room to write down what it looked like in your own relationship. From there: naming what you feel, rebuilding self-esteem, setting boundaries (including handling pushback), mapping your support, and setting goals for what comes next.
This is a private-pay group. I don't bill insurance or provide superbills. Major credit cards and most HSA/FSA cards are accepted.
Is this group right for you right now?
This group may not be the right fit if…
- You're in crisis and need more immediate, one-on-one support right now.
- You're in physical danger at home and need safety planning to come first. (Still in the relationship but physically safe? You're welcome here.)
- You can't make all 8 Wednesday sessions.
If that's you, please still reach out. I'll help you find the right next step. If you're not safe right now, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE, or text START to 88788.
What this group is, and isn't
It is a small group led by a licensed therapist, with structure and guidance each week, alongside other women who understand what you've been through.
It isn't a replacement for individual therapy or crisis care. If you're already in individual therapy with me or another therapist, the group can work well alongside it.
FAQs about the emotional abuse recovery group
Do I have to do the call to join?
Yes. The free 15-minute call is the only way to enroll. It's not a therapy session or a sales pitch. It's a chance to ask your questions and for both of us to make sure the group fits. If it's a yes, I'll send your intake paperwork, where you'll choose how to pay.
Do I need to be out of the relationship to join?
No. Some women are still in the relationship, some are in the middle of leaving, and some are years out and still untangling it. What matters is that emotional abuse or control is central to what you're working through.
Do I need to be neurodivergent, or have a diagnosis?
No. The group is neurodiversity-affirming and open to every woman healing from emotional abuse. Diagnosis is never required. The group isn't an assessment and I don't diagnose autism or ADHD, but if you'd like an evaluation, I keep a list of evaluators who work with adults and can share it on your call.
Where is this available?
Online, for women located in Louisiana, Florida, or Virginia during sessions, the states where I'm licensed.
Do you take insurance?
No. This is a private-pay group, and I don't provide superbills for it, so it can't be submitted for out-of-network reimbursement. You can pay by credit card, and most HSA and FSA cards work.
What if I have to miss a session?
Life happens, but for the group to be as helpful as possible, I strongly recommend attending all eight sessions. Consistency builds trust, and that trust matters for your own progress and for the group as a whole. Sessions aren't recorded, to protect everyone's privacy, and there are no refunds for missed sessions. If you already know about a conflict, mention it on your call so we can discuss it.
What's your refund policy?
If you withdraw by Wednesday, October 14, when registration closes, your payment is fully refunded. After that, payments are non-refundable, including if you need to leave the group early.
If you exhaled a little reading this, it may be exactly what you need.
There's no commitment in a consult — just fifteen minutes to talk and find out whether the group is right for you.
Book a Free 15-Min. Fit Consult