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Chelsey Brooke Cole Psychotherapist & best selling author helping people trust themselves again after narcissisitic abuse.

Psychotherapist and Certified Trauma Partner Therapist specializing in narcissistic abuse and helping introverts/empaths thrive!

28/05/2026

One of the most painful parts of narcissistic abuse is realizing the world sees a completely different version of them than you do.

In public, they seem charming, kind, loving, and supportive.
In private, you experience the manipulation, criticism, control, and emotional harm.

And when you finally try to open up, people often struggle to believe you because they only know the performance.

That disconnect can make you question yourself even more.

But someone being “nice” to others does not erase the harm they caused you in private.

Comment PLAYBOOK and I'll send you my free masterclass on how to get clarity on what you're really dealing with — plus a checklist to help you figure out if you're dealing with a narcissist.

Narcissistic abuse has a way of making you doubt your reality. Gaslighting, manipulation, and chronic unpredictability c...
28/05/2026

Narcissistic abuse has a way of making you doubt your reality.

Gaslighting, manipulation, and chronic unpredictability can leave your nervous system stuck in survival mode, replaying conversations, and feeling internally disconnected.

And you don't heal out of survival mode through information alone.

More information often just means more overthinking, more feeling like you're never doing enough.

You need real, sustainable strategies that actually teach you how to get out of survival mode.

No clichés. No toxic positivity.

Just honest, grounded truth — wrapped in real hope.

In the Restoring Resilience podcast, we go beyond simply understanding narcissism.

We focus on:

-Nervous system regulation and trauma recovery
-Boundaries that actually fit who you are
-Reclaiming your identity

If you're searching for support with narcissistic abuse recovery, trauma bonding, emotional abuse healing, or how to stop doubting yourself, this podcast is for you. 👇

27/05/2026

Comment PLAYBOOK and I'll send you my free masterclass on the 3 lies every narcissist needs you to believe — so they can stay in control.

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One of the biggest mistakes survivors make with narcissists is thinking they can explain themselves into being understood.

So you defend yourself.
You over-explain.
You apologize.
You try to prove your intentions.

But narcissists often don’t want clarity.
They want control, confusion, and emotional reactions.

That’s why calm responses, boundaries, and even silence can feel so powerful.

Because the moment you stop reacting the way they expect… the dynamic starts to change.

If you want to learn how narcissists manipulate conversations and how to stop getting pulled into the cycle, watch my free masterclass, The Narcissist’s Playbook👇

27/05/2026

You might not have bruises.
But your brain registers the hurt.

The same part of your brain lights up when you’re emotionally hurt as when you’re physically hurt.

In other words, your mind is CONFIRMING the abuse - even when you can’t see it.

Watch my brand new episode “5 signs you’ve been abused (even if you don’t realize it)” on the Restoring Resilience podcast.

Available on YouTube, Apple and Spotify!

26/05/2026

“Is this even abuse?”
“But they can be so nice, so am I really a victim?”
“Everyone makes mistakes.”
“They never actually hit me.”

These are the kinds of statements I hear every day-

From people who’ve experienced abuse…and don’t even know it.

In fact, there are 5 statements I’ve heard so many times, they’re like FINGERPRINTS identifying someone as an abuse victim.

In tomorrow’s episode of Restoring Resilience, I’ll break down each of these statements, the abuse tactic they reveal, and what you can do if you see yourself in this situation.

Episode drops tomorrow morning! Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube, Apple or Spotify to get notified. 📣

In your relationships, do you...>>Leave conversations more confused than when you started?>>Replay interactions trying t...
26/05/2026

In your relationships, do you...

>>Leave conversations more confused than when you started?

>>Replay interactions trying to make sense of what you feel?

>>Feel hypervigilant, but can't explain why?

If so, you're not crazy -- and you're not alone. Because that's exactly what narcissistic abuse feels like.

Join thousands of survivors who've found clarity and healing with my bestselling book, If Only I'd Known.

"A must read on narcissistic abuse."
"A map to hope."
"An essential resource for healing and growth."

Comment IFONLY and I'll send you the first chapter for free!

25/05/2026

One of the hardest truths about healing is this:

Your logical mind can see the red flags… while your nervous system still feels drawn to the person.

Psychologists sometimes call this “the rider and the elephant.”

The rider is your rational mind.
The elephant is your emotional brain—driven by instinct, familiarity, and survival patterns.

And after narcissistic abuse, familiar can feel magnetic… even when it’s unhealthy.

That’s why healing isn’t just about knowing better.

It’s about rewiring what your nervous system feels pulled toward.

If you've...>> Tried therapy>> Listened to the podcasts >> Read the booksAnd you still feel stuck... here's why:Conventi...
25/05/2026

If you've...

>> Tried therapy

>> Listened to the podcasts

>> Read the books

And you still feel stuck... here's why:

Conventional advice doesn't work if you're dealing with a narcissist.

They play by completely different rules — and until you understand their playbook, you'll keep blaming yourself for something you didn't cause and can't fix.

Rewired for Resilience was built for exactly where you are right now.

12 modules.

2x weekly live support groups.

A community of survivors who actually get it.

You deserve to go through this with a guide, not alone.

If you're ready to have access to a supportive space + my personal feedback that's just a click away, see all the details.👇

24/05/2026

A narcissistic mother doesn’t just affect your childhood—she shapes the way you see yourself.

You learn that love is conditional.
That success can make people resent you.

That your feelings are “too much.”
And eventually… you stop trusting your own instincts.

That self-doubt doesn’t stay in childhood.

It follows you into friendships, dating, and every relationship after.

Healing starts when you realize the problem was never that you were “too sensitive.”

23/05/2026

Perfectionism often isn’t about wanting to be perfect.

It’s about wanting to feel safe.

For so many survivors of narcissistic abuse, perfectionism starts in childhood:
“If I can just do everything right… maybe I won’t be criticized.”
“Maybe I won’t be rejected.”
“Maybe I’ll finally be enough.”

That’s why healing isn’t just about lowering your standards.
It’s about healing the part of you that learned mistakes were dangerous.

If this resonates, watch the full podcast episode: You Escaped One Narcissist… And Walked Straight Into Another 👇

Bree Bonchay, LCSW- Free From Toxic

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