When you’ve been through narcissistic abuse, even the idea of going to therapy can feel overwhelming. You're exhausted. You're second-guessing your reality. The thought of sitting across from someone in an unfamiliar office might feel impossible.

That’s where online therapy changes the game.

Healing Doesn’t Have to Happen in Person

A lot of people wonder if online therapy is “as good” as in-person support. The truth is, for many survivors of narcissistic abuse, it’s not just equivalent: it’s often better.

Here’s why:

• You’re in your own space. You don’t have to navigate small talk in a waiting room or worry about running into someone you know in town.
• You have control over the setting. You can have your session from your bedroom, your car, or a walk in the woods — wherever you feel most emotionally safe.
• You save energy. When your nervous system is already overactivated, removing the logistics of commuting, parking, or child care makes therapy more accessible and sustainable.

Online therapy meets you where you are, literally and emotionally.

What Makes Therapy “Narcissistic Abuse-Informed”?

Not all therapy is created equal. Narcissistic abuse isn’t a diagnosis, but rather a relational trauma, and it requires a very specific approach. At Through the Woods Psychotherapy, we use trauma-informed, narcissistic abuse-specific care rooted in:

• Psychoeducation: Helping you name what’s been happening to you, such as gaslighting, trauma bonding, coercive control, so you can stop blaming yourself.
• Nervous system work: Supporting your body’s response to chronic stress and emotional invalidation.
• Boundary repair: Rebuilding the muscle of saying no, trusting your instincts, and taking up space.

We are trained in frameworks like Dr. Ramani Durvasula’s narcissistic abuse model, and we weave that lens into everything we do.

You Don’t Have to Be in a Big City to Get Good Therapy

If you live in Northern Ontario — whether it’s Sudbury, Timmins, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay, or somewhere more remote, you deserve expert care, too. That’s why all our services at TTW Psych are offered online across Ontario. As long as you're physically in the province, you can access our licensed therapists who specialize in emotional and narcissistic abuse.

Therapy doesn’t have to be hard to get to. It just has to be right for you.

Not Sure Where to Start?

If you’re not sure whether what you’ve experienced “counts,” or if you’re wondering whether therapy is the right next step, that’s okay. Start small. Book a free 20-minute consultation.  Test the connection.

And just know: you’re not imagining it. It was that bad. And it can get better.

Happy healing. 🫶🏻

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