How to Find the Right Therapist After Narcissistic Abuse | Green Flags to Look For

Finding the right therapist can be an important part of healing from narcissistic abuse—but how do you know when you've found someone who truly understands what you've experienced?

In this conversation, Mandy Friedman, LPCC-S, CCTP-II and Amy Jones, CT discuss the importance of the therapeutic relationship in recovery from narcissistic and emotional abuse. We explore some of the “green flags” survivors can look for when choosing a therapist or other mental health practitioner, and why finding the right therapeutic fit can make such a meaningful difference in the healing process.

Survivors of narcissistic abuse may enter therapy after spending months or years having their perceptions questioned, their emotions minimized, their boundaries violated, or their experiences invalidated. A healthy therapeutic relationship should offer something very different. Therapy can provide a space where survivors are heard, respected, supported, and encouraged to reconnect with their own judgment, autonomy, and sense of self.

In this video, we discuss:

• What to look for when choosing a therapist after narcissistic abuse
• “Green flags” that may indicate a healthy therapeutic relationship
• Why the relationship between therapist and client matters
• The importance of feeling heard, understood, and emotionally safe
• Finding a practitioner who understands narcissistic and emotional abuse
• Trauma-informed care and respect for survivor autonomy
• Paying attention to how you feel when interacting with a potential therapist
• Why credentials and treatment approaches are only part of finding the right fit
• The role of trust in the healing and recovery process

There is no single therapist or therapeutic approach that will be right for every survivor. You are allowed to ask questions, learn about a practitioner's experience, pay attention to the therapeutic relationship, and decide whether someone feels like the right person to accompany you through your recovery.

Mandy Friedman, LPCC-S, CCTP-II
Founder, Clermont Mental Health
Creator of SNAP — Survivors of Narcissistic & Abusive Personalities
📧 mandy@clermontmentalhealth.care
📞 513-655-6101

Amy Jones, CT
Clermont Mental Health
📧 amy.jones.cmh@gmail.com
📞 513-580-7342

Clermont Mental Health
🌐 https://clermontmentalhealth.care

SNAP — Survivors of Narcissistic & Abusive Personalities

Created by Mandy Friedman, SNAP provides education and resources designed to help survivors better understand narcissistic and abusive relationship dynamics and support the recovery process.

🎓 SNAP Online Course on Udemy:
https://www.udemy.com/course/snap-survivors-of-narcissistic-abusive-personalities/?referralCode=26E7039447999C01307B

Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse Group (SNAG)

A survivor support group facilitated by Michelle Minette in the Cincinnati area.

🔗 Learn more about SNAG:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups/surviving-narcissistic-abuse-group-snag-cincinnati-oh/287406

This video is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment, diagnosis, medical care, or crisis services. Watching this video, commenting on it, or contacting the presenters does not by itself establish a therapist-client relationship.

If you are seeking mental health treatment, consider consulting with a qualified mental health professional who can assess your individual circumstances and treatment needs.

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