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From Pain to Purpose: Dr. Susan Spicer’s 4-Step Approach to Healing Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse

Dr. Susan Spicer is one of the world’s leading experts on healing trauma and recovering from narcissistic abuse. A licensed psychologist, neuropsychological expert, certified brain health coach, and trauma therapist, she is the author of The Narcissistic Abuse Survival Tool Kit. Dr. Spicer specializes in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, vagal toning, and somatic healing—integrating mind-body approaches to support deep, lasting recovery. Licensed to practice in 42 states, she offers online therapy sessions to help individuals heal from childhood trauma and the complex effects of narcissistic abuse.


Dr. Spicer spent a decade working as a forensic neuropsychologist within the prison system, where she conducted neuropsychological evaluations in legal cases involving child abuse, divorce, and criminal matters. Her expertise has been trusted in courtrooms across the United States, where she has provided expert testimony in high-profile cases.


As a published author and sought-after speaker, Dr. Spicer has been featured as a psychological expert in numerous media outlets, including FOX News. Her transformative online courses, brainwave audios, and guided meditations have helped millions of people rewire their brains, release trauma, and reclaim lives filled with purpose, peace, and joy. Through her social media platforms—especially TikTok, where she has impacted hundreds of thousands—Dr. Spicer continues to educate, inspire, and empower survivors around the globe on their journey toward healing.

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