Recover from
Emotional and
Psychological Abuse

Often Caused by Narcissistic Relationship Dynamics

You are in the right place.

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If you've experienced emotional or psychological abuse, often resulting from narcissistic relationship dynamics, you don't have to navigate recovery alone. We understand the lasting impact abuse can have on your mental health, relationships, and sense of self, and we're here to help you heal.

You may be in the right place if you are struggling with:

  • Anxiety, depression, or chronic stress

  • Low self-esteem and self-doubt

  • Difficulty trusting yourself or others

  • Trauma related to emotionally abusive relationships

  • People-pleasing or difficulty setting healthy boundaries

  • Unhealthy relationship patterns

  • Fear of conflict, rejection, or abandonment

  • Loss of identity or confidence after an abusive relationship

Through counseling, coaching, support groups, and practical recovery resources, we help you rebuild self-trust, strengthen emotional resilience, and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

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Meet Mareesa

Healing is hard enough, you shouldn't have to do it alone. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, challenged when needed, and supported every step of the way. I believe recovery is possible, and I'm passionate about helping people rebuild their relationship with themselves after emotional, psychological, and narcissistic abuse.

When we work together, you can expect:

  • A warm, compassionate, and judgment-free space

  • Honest conversations with practical tools you can actually use

  • Evidence-informed counseling tailored to your unique needs

  • Support in rebuilding self-trust, confidence, and healthy relationships

  • Someone who believes healing is possible, even if you're not sure it is yet

Mareesa Bruny, MPH, MS, LPC

More About me!

Do you often feel invisible in your relationships?
Do you tend to put other people’s needs before your own?
Do you find yourself managing the emotions of those around you while neglecting your own?

My Approach

My Approach

My Approach My Approach

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Healing isn't about "getting over it." It's about understanding what happened, rebuilding trust in yourself, and learning the skills to create healthier relationships moving forward.

My approach combines compassion with practical, evidence-informed strategies to help you make meaningful, lasting change. Together, we'll work to:

  • Understand how emotional, psychological, and narcissistic abuse has affected you

  • Rebuild self-trust, confidence, and emotional resilience

  • Break unhealthy relationship patterns

  • Develop healthier boundaries and communication skills

  • Learn practical tools to manage anxiety, stress, and overwhelming emotions

  • Create lasting change—not just temporary relief

I believe that when you strengthen your relationship with yourself, every other relationship in your life has the opportunity to improve.

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Tools, Reflection, and Guidance for Personal Growth

What this work changes

Recovery is about more than reducing symptoms—it's about reclaiming your life. As you heal, you'll begin to experience meaningful changes that extend far beyond therapy.

You can begin to:

  • Trust yourself and your decisions again

  • Build confidence and a stronger sense of self

  • Set healthy boundaries without guilt

  • Break free from unhealthy relationship patterns

  • Communicate with greater confidence and clarity

  • Better manage anxiety, stress, and overwhelming emotions

  • Create healthier, more fulfilling relationships

  • Live with greater peace, purpose, and emotional freedom

Because when you strengthen your relationship with yourself, every area of your life has the opportunity to change.

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Services and Workshops

Personalized, one-on-one support to help you heal from emotional, psychological, and narcissistic abuse, rebuild self-trust, and create lasting change.

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Individual Counseling

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Continue your healing between sessions with guided journals, workbooks, and practical resources designed to support your recovery.

Self-Guided Resources

Connect with others who understand your journey while gaining practical tools, education, and encouragement in a supportive community.

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Group Counseling

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Take the next step toward understanding yourself and changing how you show up in your life and relationships.

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Client Reviews

  • Mareesa is an exceptional therapist. Her insightful and warm, personable approach is truly unmatched. I really appreciate how she challenges my thinking in ways I haven't experienced in therapy before. Growth often comes from being challenged, and I am thoroughly satisfied with my therapy journey!

    Verified client, age 45-54

    Review shared after session 20 with Mareesa

  • Mareesa is just the therapist I needed. She listens, provides feedback and assigns homework that helps me to implement the changes I want for my life. I am happy with the support I receive and motivation to reach the next step. She is very knowledgeable and shares so many resources to benefit my growth.

    Verified client, age 35-44

    Review shared after session 9 with Mareesa

  • Mareesa has been a life-changing counselor who has guided me through past reflection, current situations, and future desires. People close to me have said that they notice a positive difference in how I have matured mentally and emotionally, and I truly believe that is in large part to our sessions. I appreciate that Mareesa asks prodding questions that help me get to the heart of my needs or growth areas. Really couldn't ask for a better therapist.

    Verified client, age 35-44

    Review shared after session 34 with Mareesa

  • Mareesa is the fourth therapist I have seen and is by far the one that I feel the most comfortable talking to. She hits the right topics at the right time. I feel heard and seen. She is very comfortable to talk to. I love the worksheets. They make me think about topics that I haven't really slowed down to think about before and they provide some direction for discussions and growth in our sessions.

    Verified client, age 35-44

    Review shared after session 7 with Mareesa

  • Mareesa has been a great support for me as I have navigated challenges in my life. She give great advice, poses thought provoking questions and is positive in her approach to counseling me.

    Verified client, age 45-54

    Review shared after session 8 with Mareesa


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