Find Professional Help

Find support for your safety, mental health, and practical needs.

Different kinds of help meet different needs

You do not have to know exactly what to ask for before reaching out. You might want help understanding what happened, managing distress, considering housing options, or navigating a legal concern.

Trauma-informed mental health care

A licensed mental health professional can assess your needs and discuss appropriate treatment. Ask about experience with emotional abuse, coercive control, and trauma, as well as how they support your choices and pace.

Search U.S. treatment services through FindTreatment.gov. This external directory covers mental health and substance use treatment; it is not a list of specialists vetted by Rise & Recover.

Domestic violence organizations

Advocates can help you consider safety, local support, and practical options. You do not need a partner’s diagnosis or physical injuries to discuss your concerns.

Connect with the National Domestic Violence Hotline for support and links to local providers.

Legal resources

Questions about custody, protection orders, housing, immigration, or finances depend on your location and circumstances. General website information cannot replace advice from an attorney who understands your situation.

Find legal referrals through WomensLaw.org. The site provides information and resources for people affected by abuse.

How to narrow your search

  • Specialty: Ask specifically about experience supporting survivors of abuse and coercive control.
  • Location: Confirm that the professional can legally provide care where you will be located during appointments.
  • Telehealth: Ask whether remote appointments are available and consider whether you have a private, safe place to speak.
  • Cost: Check fees, insurance participation, cancellation policies, and reduced-fee options.
  • Accessibility: Ask about language, interpreters, disability accommodations, and scheduling needs.

Questions for a first conversation

  1. What experience do you have with emotional abuse and coercive control?
  2. How do you decide which treatment or support approach is appropriate?
  3. Can we begin without my describing every detail of what happened?
  4. How do you involve me in decisions and respect my pace?
  5. What are your confidentiality limits and recordkeeping practices?
  6. How can we arrange appointment reminders or billing communications safely?
  7. What should I do if I need urgent help between appointments?

Check qualifications and fit

Verify a clinician’s active license through the relevant licensing board. A “narcissistic abuse expert” label or coaching certificate alone does not establish a clinical license. Ask about training, scope of practice, and fees before committing.

You can ask questions, decline an approach, or seek another professional. Be cautious about anyone who promises a guaranteed recovery timeline, diagnoses someone they have not evaluated, or pressures you to disclose more than you want.

About these listings

These are links to external services, not a searchable Rise & Recover provider directory. We have not verified individual clinicians or guaranteed their availability. Confirm qualifications, services, fees, and privacy policies directly with each provider.

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