About “Married to the (Narcissistic) Mob”
Welcome to the newsletter Married to the Narcissistic Mob. If you have partnered with someone from a family with strong narcissistic tendencies or who exhibit emotionally immature behavior and you are seeking support, you have come to the right place. Here, I offer you clinical tools grounded in real life experiences to help you make sense of your situation, and find more peace and ease in your day-to-day life. My goal is to create a warm and supportive community where you can feel more connected to others who can identify with your situation and to offer a safe place to vent, and ask questions.
My name is Claire Pichel and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have had an MA in somatic psychology for about 20 years, and my MSW for about 10 years. I primarily focus on treating trauma and anxiety disorders, and maternal mental health issues in private practice. I am EMDRIA trained in EMDR, and trained as a perinatal mental health counselor. My somatic psychology degree has given me extensive training in trauma treatment. Before becoming a therapist I taught dance, and I was a massage therapist. I love working with bodies and movement. To that end, I’m now also working on getting trained in teaching trauma informed yoga classes.
A few things I love, in no particular order: Cats, the beach, my daughter, my husband, sleeping, Paris, my family of origin, good food, sunshine, writing, and Bridgerton (don’t judge me on that last one - it’s my brain candy).
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