“Some people condition you to believe that the problem isn’t the abuse itself, but instead, your reaction to the abuse.”
Dr. Jaime Zuckerman
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Narcissistic Abuse Expert & Relationship Coach
Dr. Jaime Zuckerman is a licensed clinical psychologist and national expert in narcissistic abuse. She is a highly sought-after relationship coach for those experiencing narcissistic abuse, as well as the sole owner and founder of The Z Group, a private therapy practice specializing in anxiety, depression, and complex relationship dynamics.
Dr. Z is the author of two interactive workbooks. Her first workbook, titled “Find Your Calm: A Workbook to Manage Anxiety,” garnered great success, prompting her to pen a second workbook titled, “Find Good Habits: A Workbook for Daily Growth.” She is an accomplished and active media contributor, as well as an influential social media personality in the mental health space. More recently. Dr. Z launched her newest podcast, “Next Up: Narcissism,” where she has the tough conversations and tackles the hard questions about narcissistic abuse, relationships, and mental health.
Dr. Z received her undergraduate degree in psychology from The Ohio State University. She then went on to obtain a doctorate in clinical psychology with a sub-concentration in clinical health psychology. She completed both her pre and post-doctoral training at North Shore Hospital in Queens, New York.
Upon graduating, Dr. Zuckerman returned to Pennsylvania to work as a clinical psychologist at the Coatesville VA Medical Center. She then served as Director of Psychological Services for The Center for Neuroscience at Riddle Hospital in Media, Pennsylvania before going into private practice. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Z was also an adjunct professor of psychology for several years.
What is a Narcissistic Abuse Relationship Coach?
Narcissistic abuse is insidious, confusing, and it can be terrifying. You may find yourself doubting your perceptions of the abuse and questioning your own motives - even the motives of those closest to you. A relationship with a narcissist can be extremely isolating and lonely. Support feels limited, sometimes even impossible to obtain. You feel trapped; stuck in the relationship for a myriad of reasons including lack of support, limited access to finances, fear of losing your job or even your children, and an overall loss of self-esteem and self-worth. You may even believe this is entirely your fault; that you deserve the abuse.
Narcissistic relationships are not limited to romantic and intimate partnerships. They can be present in parent/child dynamics, sibling relationships, friends, and even within the workplace environment.
Breaking out of the narcissistic abuse cycle requires a very specific behavioral approach and plan of action.
If this sounds all too relatable, I can help.
Together, we will work to identify specific patterns in your relationship, giving you a more objective view of the narcissistic abuse cycle.
I will help you develop effective boundaries and responses, and formulate concrete strategies tailored to the unique needs of your relationship.
You will leave our coaching session feeling validated and with a personalized behavior plan to help you safely navigate your narcissistic relationship.
What if I am out of the relationship but still experiencing narcissistic abuse?
I commend you on your bravery and resilience. Leaving a narcissistic abusive relationship is unbelievably difficult, emotionally draining, and scary. For many, however, the abuse and manipulation tactics of a narcissist does not end when the relationship does. This is known as post-separation abuse. Often times, post-separation abuse can be even more difficult to navigate than the abuse endured during the relationship itself.
I will help you formulate a concrete behavior plan tailored to your personal experience of post-separation abuse and provide you with the tools to begin rebuilding your sense of self, confidence and purpose. It is my hope that this program will help put you on the path to health and healing.
Coaching vs. Therapy
What’s the difference?
Dr. Zuckerman’s specialties include:
NARCISSISTIC ABUSE IN RELATIONSHIPS
RELATIONSHIP DIFFICULTIES
COMPLEX POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
ANXIETY DISORDERS
GENERALIZED ANXIETY (WORRY)
SOCIAL ANXIETY
PANIC
PHOBIAS
DEPRESSION
LIFE TRANSITIONS
WOMEN'S ISSUES
GRIEF
SELF-ESTEEM
ADJUSTMENT TO MEDICAL ILLNESS AND CHRONIC DISEASE
“Dr. Zuckerman helped me navigate the treacherous waters of divorcing my narcissist husband of 20 years. She taught me how to recognize his patterns of manipulation and control, set boundaries in order to derail his manipulative tactics, and ultimately leave him (safely) while managing post separation abuse in the court system. So thankful to her for guiding me through the most difficult thing I’ve ever had to do, and now I’m able to start a new chapter in my life where I am FREE.”