Renee Minx

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Renee Minx // Metta Holistic Therapy

Do you work so hard to pretend everything is okay but deep down there is a fear that you are not good enough? Does that part of you, when alone, feel like impending doom? Do you get stuck in your head, feel disconnected from your body and struggle to understand your emotions? You may not know where these struggles come from or maybe you know they come from you

r unresolved past. There is no better time than now to heal and be happy. We will tackle the root causes of your present day struggles to heal not only in the short term but also the long term. Therapy means you don’t have to feel alone in your pain anymore. We can brave this process together. Change is possible! I specialize in working with trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, depression, self-esteem issues and anxiety. I am trained in the research-based interventions of EMDR, IFS, mindfulness, inner child work and somatic experiencing. I believe you found my page for a reason. To get started, reach out via email to set up a free consultation. You are worth investing the time and energy into to have a more fulfilling life. It is possible to move from feeling lost to feeling safe and content. There is hope. Limited spots available so reach out now! I am available for in person therapy sessions in Morgantown, WV and for virtual sessions anywhere in North Carolina or West Virginia. Call (and leave a voicemail), text, or email today to schedule your free 15-minute consultation. During the call you can share a bit about you and your story, ask any questions you may have, and together we can figure out how I can help. I respond in 48 hours, Monday through Thursday, to all calls, texts, and emails, and sometimes sooner! There is hope and you are worth investing the time and energy to live a more fulfilling life. I hope you’ll reach out. Nothing but love,
Renee Minx, MSW, LCAS, LCSW, CSI
Metta Holistic Therapy
reneeminxtherapy@gmail.com
304-449-4490

04/13/2026

As a therapist & narcissistic abuse survivor,

Here are 5 common signs you were raised by a narcissistic parent:

These are patterns I see over and over again:
1. Memory loss
Chronic stress in childhood impacts the brain’s ability to encode memories. Many survivors have gaps or feel like their childhood is “blurry” or hard to recall.
2. Panic attacks
Growing up in an unpredictable environment wires your nervous system for hypervigilance. Your body learned that danger could happen at any moment… so it stays on high alert.
3. Body dysmorphia
When love was conditional, appearance-based, or tied to approval, it can distort your self-image. You may feel like your worth depends on how you look.
4. Relational triggers
If connection once meant criticism, control, or emotional instability, your body may now react strongly in relationships - even when you logically feel safe.
5. Chronic fatigue
Living in survival mode for years is exhausting. Nervous system dysregulation can lead to burnout, low energy, and a constant sense of depletion.

These aren’t flaws.
They’re adaptations.

Your mind and body learned how to survive…
Now we get to help you heal.

I’m not only a licensed trauma therapist but also a survivor of a narcissistic parent. Healing from my childhood has been a large part of my life and is my motivation to help others healing from the same thing.

If you’re ready, here are a few options of how I can support you:
1. 1:1 trauma therapy sessions
2. My healing from narcissistic abuse online course (lifetime access)
3. Monthly webinars on NPD recovery topics (next one is 5/6/2026 on trauma bonds, link to reserve your spot in bio)
4. My 3-month intensive for deep, structured healing

Comment or DM “healing” and I’ll guide you 💙

Credit: Show - Euphoria HBO (the clip is used for educational purposes only)

04/11/2026

You’re not “too sensitive”… your nervous system is finally safe.

That calm you feel when you’re away from them or after you finally cut them off - isn’t random.
It’s your body coming out of survival mode.

When you’re around a narcissist, your system is constantly scanning:
What mood are they in?
Did I say something wrong?
Am I about to be ignored, criticized, or blamed?

That chronic stress keeps you stuck in fight, flight, or freeze.
Your body doesn’t get to rest.
Your mind doesn’t get to settle.
You’re always bracing for impact.

So when you step away… even for a little bit…
your nervous system gets a rare signal:
“You’re safe now.”

And that’s when the calm starts to come in.
The deep breath.
The quiet mind.
The feeling of finally being able to just be.

This is why no contact can feel so powerful.
Not because you’re “giving up” on someone…
but because you’re giving your body a chance to heal.

Peace isn’t boring.
Peace is what your body has been craving all along.

Going no contact with a narcissist 🧘🏻‍♀️

If we haven’t met yet, I’m Renee Minx. I’m a narcissistic abuse survivor and licensed trauma therapist.

If you are healing from a narcissist partner or parent and you’re ready, there are a few ways you can work with me:
1. 1:1 trauma therapy
2. My healing from narcissistic abuse online course
3. Monthly webinars on various NPD recovery topics
4. Or my 3-month intensive for women ready for deep healing

Message me or comment “healing” and I’ll guide you to the next best step 🤍

04/09/2026

Trying to meditate with a history of trauma…

My mind used to sound like this.

harsh.
critical.
relentless.

like no matter what i did… it was never enough.

and if you were raised around narcissistic abuse, you probably know that voice too.

because at some point, their voice becomes your inner voice.

and it doesn’t just go away when they leave.

it lives in your nervous system.
in your thoughts.
in the way you talk to yourself when no one else is around.

what changed everything for me… was self-compassion.

not just “thinking positively.”
not just “being mindful.”

but learning how to relate to myself differently.

because mindfulness isn’t just noticing your thoughts.

it’s noticing them with kindness.

and research actually shows that self-compassion is strongly linked to better mental health, less anxiety, and reduced self-criticism ďżź

meaning… that harsh voice in your head?

it’s not helping you heal.
it’s keeping you stuck.

and when you start practicing compassion toward yourself - even a little - everything begins to shift.

your nervous system softens.
your shame loosens.
you start to feel safe inside your own body again.

i’m not just saying this as a therapist.

i’m saying this as someone who lived it.

i’m a licensed trauma therapist.
i’ve survived narcissistic abuse.
and i’ve been practicing meditation for over 10 years.

and now i help other women do the same.

if you’re ready to start healing, i have a few ways you can work with me:

✨ 1:1 trauma therapy
✨ my 3-month survivors & thrivers intensive
✨ a self-paced healing course
✨ monthly healing webinars

DM me “heal” and i’ll send you the options 🤍

04/05/2026

As a licensed therapist & survivor of npd abuse, this is something I had to learn the hard way…

If someone handed you a child and said
“this is your responsibility now”
you would show up.

You would make sure they ate.
You would comfort them.
You would protect them.

But no one taught you to do that for yourself.

And that’s where healing begins.

Your inner child is still there…
and how you treat yourself daily is how safe they feel.

So instead of just “checking in,” here are real ways to care for yourself every day:

– Eat consistently → don’t wait until you’re starving. Aim for 2–4 nourishing meals daily
– Hydrate intentionally → start your morning with water before coffee/tea
– Pause and ask your body → “What do I need right now?” (rest, movement, food, quiet)
– Name your emotions → even just “I feel overwhelmed” helps regulate your nervous system
– Set one small boundary daily → say no, delay a response, or choose yourself
– Watch your self-talk → if it’s harsh, ask “would I say this to a child?”
– Give yourself 10 minutes of calm → no phone, just breathe, sit, or step outside
– Reduce overstimulation → especially at night (this is huge for nervous system healing)
– Do one thing that feels kind, not productive → healing isn’t earned through burnout

Healing from narcissistic abuse isn’t just about leaving.

It’s about learning how to become a safe, consistent, loving presence for yourself.

That’s the work that actually changes your patterns.

If you’re ready to go deeper and heal the patterns narcissistic abuse created…

I offer a 3-month intensive coaching program where we focus on nervous system regulation, self-trust, and breaking trauma bonds.

Comment or DM me “coaching” and I’ll send you more info. Healing is possible 💙





04/02/2026

As a licensed therapist & narcissistic abuse expert,

this is one of the hardest parts of healing that no one talks about.

When you’ve spent years walking on eggshells…
reading tone… anticipating moods…
trying to not “mess up”…

your nervous system starts to associate love with tension.

So when something is actually calm…
consistent…
safe…

it doesn’t feel right.

It can feel:
confusing
boring
even… unsafe

And you might find yourself:
questioning it
pulling away
or even missing the chaos

Not because you want toxicity…

but because your body was trained in it.

That moment in this scene?
where she just goes quiet, small, compliant…

that’s not weakness.

That’s conditioning.

That’s what happens when your safety depended on
keeping someone else regulated.

And healing isn’t just “knowing better.”

It’s teaching your body that:
you’re allowed to take up space
you’re allowed to have needs
you don’t have to earn love through self-abandonment

This is the work I do with my clients.

Not just understanding narcissistic abuse…
but actually rewiring the pattern so you stop repeating it.

So you can feel safe in healthy love.

If you’re in the space where you’re:
leaving
have left
or know you can’t keep doing this…

and you’re ready to actually heal this at the root,

DM me “coaching”
or comment “ready”

I offer a 3-month intensive where we do deep trauma + nervous system work
so you can finally feel like yourself again.

You don’t have to keep living like this.

03/29/2026

As a licensed therapist & narcissistic abuse expert, this moment captures something I hear from clients all the time…

The shift.

One day you’re being deeply seen, chosen, adored.

And the next…
you’re being subtly (and then not so subtly) made to feel inadequate.

Not good enough.
Not quite right.
Like you have to fix something about yourself to get back to how it used to feel.

This is the impact of devaluation.

Over time, it creates beliefs like:
• “I have to earn love”
• “If I were better, this wouldn’t be happening”
• “I just need to try harder”

And that’s where people get stuck.

Not because they’re weak…
but because their nervous system got conditioned to chase safety through approval.

What she did here is powerful.

She didn’t argue.
She didn’t try to convince him.
She didn’t shrink.

She recognized:
“I’m not here to convince someone to love me.”

That’s the shift.

And if you’re healing after narcissistic abuse, this is the work -
unlearning the belief that love has to be earned
and rebuilding a sense of self that isn’t dependent on someone else’s approval.

If you’re ready to stop questioning your worth and actually do the deeper healing work, I offer a 3-month intensive for survivors recovering from narcissistic abuse.

DM me “coaching” or comment “coaching” if you’re finally ready to heal 💙

Disclaimer: Educational commentary only. I’m not diagnosing anyone in this video.

Show: Love is Blind (Ohio) - Netflix

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09/30/2025

6 🚩 you feel unsafe in relationship ‼️

Your body is one of your greatest truth-tellers.

When you’re in a relationship that feels unsafe or manipulative, your nervous system will often know before your mind does.

Survivors of narcissistic abuse especially learn to read the signals inside themselves - the adrenaline, the hypervigilance, the constant second-guessing.

It’s true that anxious attachment can show up even with a healthy partner. But here’s the difference: a secure, safe partner won’t intensify your system into those extreme highs and crashing lows. With consistency and care, your attachment wounds can gently heal. With a narcissistic partner, your wounds are constantly reopened.

Not every person who triggers discomfort is a narcissist - but if you notice your body in a cycle of stress, fear, or “walking on eggshells,” take it seriously. These aren’t just quirks of attachment style; they are protective signals telling you to pause, slow down, and listen.

You can’t control how another person behaves…but you can take back your power by listening to what your body is telling you. That awareness is the first step in reclaiming your sense of safety and self-trust.

Stay tuned for the
a space for our stories, our strength, and our healing.

🐦‍🔥 Want to work together? DM me “coaching” if you’re a woman healing from CPTSD & narcissistic abuse and you’re ready for 1:1 support.
💛 If we haven’t met yet… Hey! I’m Renee Minx. I have my Master’s in Social Work, over 10 years in the field, and I’ve helped transform the lives of 1,000+ survivors. I’m also a survivor myself, and I’m here to guide you in turning trauma into triumph.

09/04/2025

We want safety, not secret haters 💯

A good friend isn’t just there for your breakdowns - they’re also there for your breakthroughs.

Of course, true friendship is nuanced: the people who sit with you in your darkest moments are priceless. But sometimes, people only show up when you’re down. They like feeling needed, powerful, or superior in that dynamic.

Pay attention to the ones who celebrate your wins just as much as they comfort your losses.

That’s the sign of someone who can hold your full humanity - not just the parts that make them feel safe.

✨ Because safety in relationships isn’t just about who catches you when you fall. It’s also about who claps when you rise. 🐦‍🔥

💛 If we haven’t met yet… hi, I’m Renee Minx - a licensed trauma therapist and trauma-informed manifestation coach. I help survivors of narcissistic abuse and attachment trauma turn pain into power.

🎙 Stay tuned for my new podcast Survivors & Thrivers - a space for our stories, our strength, and our healing.

🌱 Follow for free resources on healing trauma, breaking abuse cycles, and taking your power back.

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