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Finding Freedom: Strategies for Coping with a Narcissistic Parent

Shows a woman dancing happily. Represents how finding freedom when you have a narcissistic parent can be empowering.

Growing up with a narcissistic parent can be a challenge. You leave childhood feeling powerless and confused because they might have belittled your accomplishments, criticized you for not meeting their high expectations, or even invalidated your feelings. They might even have caused deep emotional pain in their attempts to control and manipulate you. Or, theyContinue reading “Finding Freedom: Strategies for Coping with a Narcissistic Parent”

Navigating Difficult Waters: Tips for Co-Parenting and Dealing With a Narcissistic Ex

Shows a mom walking away and holding her baby. Represents how co parenting with a narcissist in orange county ca can be a struggle for some women.

Having a narcissistic ex can make co-parenting and dealing with difficult high-conflict situations a challenge. You already had to face them in the relationship, and now you are stuck dealing with them even if you’ve gone your separate ways. It can make it hard to keep your sanity when dealing with their over-the-top drama andContinue reading “Navigating Difficult Waters: Tips for Co-Parenting and Dealing With a Narcissistic Ex”

A Letter to My Narcissistic Parent

Shows a woman writing a letter to her narcissistic parent. Represents how a therapist for women in orange county, ca will support you to find ways to cope after dealing with a narcissistic parent.

Written by an anonymous contributor in the United States, not a client nor anyone located in the state of California. Any similarities to client stories or contacts are purely a function of how narcissistic personalities happen to work. Manipulation, gaslighting, and other tactics are common, which is why parts of this content are likely toContinue reading “A Letter to My Narcissistic Parent”

How to Survive the Holidays after a Breakup

Shows a woman who is going through a breakup before the holidays. Represents how counseling for women in orange county will support you and your coping through a breakup.

The holidays are usually a time for joy and celebration, but after a breakup, they can feel like anything but. When you’re newly single, suddenly all of your holiday plans feel are thrown up in the air. You may be asking yourself, “What now?” You were expecting to spend this season with someone special. However,Continue reading “How to Survive the Holidays after a Breakup”

EMDR Therapy and LGBTQIA+ Women in the Workplace

Shows an office with Pride decor. Represents how EMDR Therapy in Orange County can help LGBTQIA+ women in the workplace

You’re one of the few, proud, LGBTQIA+ women in the workplace. You’ve worked hard to get where you are, and now you’re faced with a whole new set of challenges. Perhaps, you’re the only LGBTQIA+ woman in your office. So, when any of your colleagues want an opinion on “the gay experience”, you’re the oneContinue reading “EMDR Therapy and LGBTQIA+ Women in the Workplace”

Welcome to Moxie Family Therapy!

Close up of three assorted plants placed on a table. In the background is a couch, with a pillow with a cactus design on the side. This is one of the offices of Moxie Family Therapy. We offer therapy for women, mental health services in orange county, ca, and more! Contact us today to get in contact with a therapist for women in orange county, ca.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT MELISSA MELLON, LMFT AND MOXIE Deciding to begin the therapy process is an important and life changing decision. Life can bring so many beautiful and challenging experiences and opportunities. As a therapist, I believe that each of us has the knowledge and ability to create the life that we desire. Sometimes we just needContinue reading “Welcome to Moxie Family Therapy!”