Therapy for Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents in Austin, TX

Growing up with a narcissistic parent can leave deep emotional scars that follow you into adulthood. Narcissistic parents often lack empathy, validation, and emotional availability. Instead of being nurtured, you may have been manipulated, dismissed, or forced into roles that denied you the chance to truly be a child.

This emotional abuse doesn't always look obvious from the outside — but its effects are long-lasting. It shapes how you see yourself, how you relate to others, and how safe (or unsafe) the world feels.

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The Many Faces of Narcissistic Parenting

Narcissistic parents can show up in many forms. You may recognize some of these patterns:

• The Emotionally Dismissive Parent
  Denies your emotions, minimizes your pain, or gaslights your experience — leaving you feeling invisible or “too sensitive.”

• The Martyr Parent
  Constantly complains and plays the victim, using guilt and manipulation to control others while refusing to take accountability or change.

• The “Friend” Parent
  Acts like a peer instead of a caregiver — lacks boundaries, stability, or emotional support when you need it most.

• The Conditional Love Parent
  Only shows affection or approval when you meet their expectations, leaving love feeling earned instead of unconditional.

• The Parentified Parent
  Relies on you as their therapist, emotional support system, or confidant — putting adult emotional burdens on a child.

 

These roles confuse your sense of self. As an adult, you may find it difficult to set boundaries, trust others, or even trust your own inner voice.

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How Narcissistic Parent Recovery Therapy Helps

At Onyx Counseling in Austin, we specialize in helping adult children of narcissistic parents heal the wounds of their past, reconnect with their authentic selves, and create healthier patterns moving forward.

In therapy, we help you:
✅ Identify the roles and messages you were programmed to believe
✅ Heal negative self-talk rooted in early emotional conditioning
✅ Reconnect with and protect your inner child
✅ Learn how to establish boundaries without guilt
✅ Stop repeating toxic relational patterns
✅ Feel confident, safe, and worthy in your relationships

 

This work is not just about understanding the past — it's about changing your future.

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Our Services for Narcissistic Parent Recovery

• Individual Therapy – Personalized support and deep emotional healing

• Group Therapy – Share space with others who truly understand

• Healing Workshops – Targeted intensives focused on unlearning toxic family dynamics and regaining your sense of self

You didn’t choose this pain — but you can choose healing.

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Start Your Recovery Today

It’s time to break the cycle. If you're ready to heal from the pain of growing up with a narcissistic parent, we're here to help.

 

👉 Contact Onyx Counseling in Austin today to schedule your consultation and begin your recovery.