Narcissistic Abuse Therapist in New Orleans
Dr. Suzana E. Flores, Psy.D. — one of the foremost clinical specialists in narcissistic abuse recovery in the United States, based in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Narcissistic abuse is one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed sources of trauma. Dr. Flores has spent her career developing specialized clinical approaches for survivors of narcissistic and coercive relationships — and is recognized nationally as an authority in this area.
Narcissistic Abuse Causes PTSD
Many survivors are surprised to learn that what they experienced meets the clinical criteria for PTSD or Complex-PTSD. Gaslighting, coercive control, trauma bonding, and identity erosion leave real neurobiological wounds. Dr. Flores provides specialized treatment for these wounds in New Orleans and via telehealth across Louisiana.
What Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Looks Like
Treatment begins with validation — naming what happened and understanding why your responses made complete sense. Dr. Flores then guides survivors through the neuroscience of trauma bonding, the rebuilding of identity and self-worth, and the development of the discernment needed to recognize and protect against future harm.
Treatment approaches include EMDR, Image Transformation Therapy (ImTT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and somatic approaches — chosen based on each individual’s presentation and readiness.