Stefanie Sherman(She/Her/Hers)

Specialties

Narcissistic abuse - Narcissistic abuse refers to a specific pattern of emotional and psychological abuse perpetrated by individuals with pronounced narcissistic traits or Narcissistic Personality Disorder. It is characterized by cycles such as idealization, devaluation, and discard, and often includes gaslighting, blame‑shifting, emotional manipulation, control, and exploitation.

Emotional abuse - Emotional Abuse in Interpersonal Relationships refers to a pattern of non‑physical behaviors—such as verbal attacks, humiliation, intimidation, manipulation, gaslighting, and coercive control—that undermine an individual’s emotional well‑being and sense of self. Emotional abuse is recognized as a significant contributor to psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, and trauma‑related symptoms.

Perfectionism - Coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, self-criticism, and procrastination; addressing unrealistic expectations of one’s self and negatively comparing self to others

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse.

Burnout - Managing and recovering from stressors that lead to feelings of decreased motivation and disconnection from the self; practicing effective self-care and finding ways to relax both physically and mentally. This is very common for those with long term emotional abuse.