Healing from Emotional & Narcissistic Abuse
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Trauma therapy for individuals who are ready to stop surviving and start living.

Hi!

I'm Dr. Alicia Hawley-Bernardez, PhD, LMSW, a therapist licensed in Texas (under the supervision of Lindsey Stanley, LCSW-S).

I help people heal from emotional abuse, narcissistic abuse, and domestic violence, often using EMDR, a research-backed therapy that gets to the root of trauma instead of just the surface symptoms.

My approach is warm and real, and I believe therapy should feel like a conversation, not a clinical transaction.

You don't have to have the right words yet. You just have to be willing to start.

More About Me

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ABOUT

Who I Work With: Individuals Healing from Emotional & Narcissistic Abuse

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You Might Be Here Because...

You're in a relationship that leaves you feeling confused, small, or like you're constantly walking on eggshells, and you're not sure if what you're experiencing is "bad enough" to call abuse.
You got out of a toxic or controlling relationship and you're trying to rebuild, but you still feel stuck, anxious, or like you don't trust yourself anymore.
You grew up in a home where emotional safety wasn't a given, and those old wounds are showing up in your adult relationships, your parenting, or just the way you see yourself.
You've survived domestic violence and you're ready to heal, not just survive.
You're carrying something heavy and you're tired of carrying it alone.

If any of that sounds familiar, this is for you.

Ways to Get Support Right Now

Wherever you are in this, there's a next step you can take today.

Join a Winter Group

Healing can happen in community, too. Two 6-week virtual groups start in January:

Finding Clarity (Sundays, 7 to 8 pm Central, Jan 10 to Feb 14): A warm, safe space for people navigating emotional or narcissistic abuse, whether you’re still in the relationship or rebuilding after leaving.

Parallel Paths (Thursdays, 7 to 8 pm Central, Jan 14 to Feb 18): For parents co-parenting with a high-conflict or emotionally abusive ex who want tools that work, even if the other parent never changes.

$50 per session or $275 for all six. Some insurance accepted. Spots are limited.

See Groups

Explore the Resource Library

You don't have to wait to start taking care of yourself. Download tools made for hard relationship situations: safety planning guides, trauma-informed journals, and grounding resources. Some are free, some are low-cost.

Educational tools, not therapy.

Explore Resources

Join the Individual Therapy Waitlist

My one-on-one caseload is full right now. Email me with "Waitlist" in the subject line, and I'll reach out as soon as a spot opens.

If you need support sooner, please connect with a therapist who has openings now. Your healing matters more than my schedule.

Please use an email account only you can access. Your name and the best way to reach you are all I need.

Email to Join the Waitlist

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Connect With Me on Instagram: @draliciahbtherapy

The information on this website is for educational purposes only and isn't a substitute for professional mental health treatment. Reading it or using its resources does not create a therapist-client relationship. If you're in immediate danger, call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988. For domestic violence support, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.