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You're not overreacting. What's happening to you is real. Find clarity, heal from emotional abuse, and reclaim your life.

You're questioning if what's happening is really abuse—and wondering if you're overreacting.

You're not. And you're not alone.

Maybe you tell yourself it's not "that bad." He doesn't hit you. He's successful, charming to others, and can be wonderful when things are good. But behind closed doors, something feels deeply wrong. You're constantly criticized, your feelings are dismissed, and you've started doubting your own reality. You walk on eggshells, trying to keep the peace, but nothing you do seems good enough.

You might wonder: Is this really abuse? Am I being too sensitive? Maybe if I just tried harder...


You don't recognize yourself anymore, and you can't understand how things got so bad.

You used to be confident and capable. Now you second-guess everything. You feel like you're constantly managing his moods, sacrificing your own needs, and losing pieces of yourself in the process.

You might be experiencing:

  • Walking on eggshells and managing his emotions to avoid conflict or outbursts

  • Constant self-doubt about your perceptions, memories, and decisions

  • An inability to say no or speak up for yourself, even when something doesn't feel right

  • Overwhelming anxiety that you can't shut off, especially around him

  • Feeling responsible for his happiness while your own needs go unmet

  • Isolation from friends and family who "wouldn't understand"

  • Physical symptoms like headaches, stomach issues, or exhaustion that doctors can't fully explain

  • A deep sense of shame because this isn't supposed to happen to someone like you

The relationship may have patterns of emotional manipulation, verbal attacks, silent treatment, controlling behavior, or shifting between extreme criticism and intense affection. You might recognize terms like gaslighting, love-bombing, or narcissistic abuse—or maybe these are new to you. Either way, you know something isn't right, even if you can't quite name it yet.


You're caught between staying and leaving—and neither feels possible.

Part of you wants to run. But another part holds on to hope that things will go back to how they were in the beginning. You might feel trauma-bonded, financially dependent, or worried about what he'll do if you try to leave. You may worry about your children, or fear judgment from others who see the polished version of your life.

And underneath it all, you're exhausted from trying to be "enough."

This pattern of putting others first and abandoning yourself didn't start with this relationship. Maybe you've always struggled with people-pleasing, perfectionism, or feeling like your worth depends on making others happy. These traits may have made you vulnerable to this kind of relationship—and they're keeping you stuck in it now.

But here's what I want you to know: You are not broken. You are not crazy. And you are not to blame for what's happening to you.


Together, we'll help you find clarity, reclaim your voice, and break free from patterns that no longer serve you.

In our work together, you'll:

  • Gain clarity about what's really happening in your relationship and learn the language to name your experiences—whether it's emotional abuse, coercive control, narcissistic abuse, or something else

  • Understand the trauma bond and why leaving feels so impossibly hard, even when you know you should

  • Explore the roots of your people-pleasing and anxiety, and how they've kept you trapped in unhealthy dynamics

  • Learn to trust yourself again and make decisions that honor your needs and values

  • Develop boundaries and communication skills that protect your wellbeing

  • Process the grief, anger, confusion, and shame that come with recognizing abuse

  • Create a path forward—whether that means leaving, staying safely, or taking time to figure out what you need


You don't have to have all the answers right now. You just need to take the first step.




Hi, I’m Amanda.

You are worthy of compassion and healing, and I'm here to provide a safe space for your transformation.

You may feel unsure about talking to a therapist—or even admitting out loud what's happening in your relationship. But you're here, which means some part of you believes things can get better. I want you to know that they absolutely can.

I specialize in helping people who are navigating emotionally abusive or controlling relationships, including those involving narcissistic abuse. I understand the unique pain of loving someone who hurts you, the confusion of trauma bonding, and the exhausting work of people-pleasing and self-abandonment.

I can help you gain clarity, find your voice, and live confidently again—not by telling you what to do, but by helping you reconnect with the inner wisdom you've learned to silence.


How it Works


01

Reach out

The first step is to see if we’re a good fit by booking a free 15-min. consultation call. This allows me to learn a little bit about you and what you’re looking for, and answer any questions you may have.

02

Get to work

I will be your therapist and guide—but you're the ultimate authority on what's best for you. I won't push you to leave or stay. Instead, I'll help you see your situation clearly, understand your patterns, and make choices that align with your values and safety.

03

See change

After a comprehensive biopsychosocial health assessment we’ll create a plan to help you reach your goals.

We’ll meet weekly or bi-weekly, and I’ll provide support, help you find clarity and give you helpful tools and strategies for navigating your unique obstacles.


Get in touch

Let's start your journey toward clarity, healing, and self-discovery—one session at a time.


You're so much stronger than you realize.

You're so much stronger than you realize. —