# Escaping the Narcissist: How to Identify, Survive, and Heal from Manipulative Abuse with Vanessa M. Reiser, LCSW, Therapist, Author, Narcissistic/Cult Abuse Expert

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Podcast: [Perfect Prey: A Coercive Control Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/perfect-prey-a-coercive-control-podcast-6610448)
Published: 2025-10-04T01:12:48+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Perfect Prey , I sit down with Vanessa Reiser, LCSW, a renowned psychotherapist, speaker, and advocate who has dedicated her career to helping survivors of narcissistic abuse and coercive control reclaim their lives. Vanessa is the founder of Tell a Therapist, a nationwide telehealth platform, and the author of Narcissistic Abuse: A Therapist’s Guide , a groundbreaking resource that not only unpacks the devastating impact of narcissistic and cult abuse but also offers clinicians the training and tools they need to support survivors in the healing process. Together, we explore what coercive control looks like in real life. We talk about why certain people are more vulnerable to narcissistic abuse, the toll it takes on mental health, and how survivors can begin to recognize the patterns and break free. We also shine a light on the unique challenges survivors face in family court when narcissistic abuse is involved, and why therapist training in this area is so urgently needed. Vanessa’s book is an essential guide for professionals and survivors alike, offering not just insight but hope—that recovery is possible, and that healing from narcissistic abuse is about reclaiming your voice, your power, and your life. Connect with Vanessa: Narcissistic Abuse: A Therapist’s Guide : https://www.amazon.com/Narcissistic-Abuse-Therapists-Identifying-Manipulative/dp/0306833174 Tell a Therapist: https://tellatherapist.net/ Follow Vanessa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessareiserlcsw/ Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: 🔸Follow Dr. Christine on IG: www.instagram.com/dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol 🔸Services for Professionals: https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com/services/for-professionals/ 🔸Private Coaching: https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com/pri…

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