Transforming lives affected by narcissistic abuse.

Healing from narcissistic abuse requires specialized care for survivors and tailored education for mental health professionals. Courageous Heart Institute empowers clients and clinicians to clear the FOG of narcissistic abuse.

Healing from narcissistic abuse begins here.

Reclaiming your life after narcissistic abuse is hard enough. Finding a therapist who really gets it shouldn’t be. Here at Courageous Heart, we offer both a safe haven for healing and specialized training and mentorship for the clinicians providing it. Whether you were raised by narcissists, have to co-parent with one, or are looking for resources to support your clients who have, we are here to help.

What we do

Therapy with Narcissistic Abuse Specialists Not all trauma is the same, and not all abuse is like narcissistic abuse. Work with a therapist who specializes in this nuanced form of relational trauma, confident we really understand what you’re ready to heal from.

Clinical Training, Mentorship, and Expert Guidance Widespread social awareness of narcissism, gaslighting, and narcissistic abuse has grown rapidly, highlighting the urgent need for skilled and knowledgeable clinicians who truly understand the complexities of this shadowy terrain. Gain a solid, in-depth understanding of narcissistic abuse and grow your clinical skills to better support your narcissistic abuse clients in reclaiming their lives.
Continuing Education and Other Resources: Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking for a few CE credits to round out your grasp of narcissism and emotional immaturity, we have options! Check out our asynchronous learning options as well as upcoming continuing education training and workshop opportunities.

Hi, I'm Amy Marlow-MaCoy, LPC

And I am the owner and founder of The Courageous Heart Institute.

As a therapist specializing in healing from narcissistic abuse, I’ve had a lot of conversations about the desperate need for clinicians who really get the ins, outs, and upside downs of narcissistic abuse. After hearing from clients and colleagues alike expressing a desire for more clinical training and nurturing, I knew it was time to bring my dream into reality.

Welcome to The Courageous Heart Institute: a learning space dedicated to providing clinicians with the knowledge, understanding, insight, and skills to support survivors of narcissistic abuse. Courageous Heart is built on over 10 years of specialized trauma work and backed by up-to-the-minute research. Here, you are in the best of company with therapists who share your passion for helping clients heal from complex relational trauma.

Amy Marlow-MaCoy, LPC.

The Courageous Heart Mentoring Program for Clinicians

Help survivors of narcissistic abuse heal.

The Courageous Heart Mentoring Program is a learning space dedicated to providing clinicians with the knowledge, understanding, insight, and skills to support survivors of narcissistic abuse. Courageous Heart is built on over 10 years of specialized trauma work and backed by up-to-the-minute research.

Learn more about the program and join the next cohort.

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