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NARCISSISM WITH NINA
Understand ﹒unravel ﹒reclaim yourself
Hi, I'm Nina Batista!
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, narcissistic abuse recovery coach, and survivor.
I know what it's like to question your reality, lose yourself trying to save someone else, and wonder if maybe you are the problem.
That's why I do this work.
I combine trauma-informed therapy, specialized training in narcissistic abuse recovery, and lived experience to help women break trauma bonds, rebuild their confidence, and reclaim themselves.
No fluff. No judgment. No pretending healing is easy.
Just honest conversations, practical tools, and the support you need to stop surviving and start living again.
Explore My Programs &
Take the Next Step Toward Healing
Explore personalized support, self-paced learning, and practical tools for narcissistic abuse recovery.
Hooked
This ebook is for anyone who's ever wondered, "Why can't I just move on?" Hooked explains the psychological tactics narcissists use to create s emotional attachments and why your brain, body, and emotions responded the way they did. It's the missing context that finally makes your experience make sense.
For The Record
Courtroom strategy meets trauma-informed expertise. Led by legal strategist and narcissistic abuse survivor Alex Mack and therapist Nina Batista, LCSW, this masterclass helps you understand how to navigate high-conflict legal battles with a narcissist while protecting your voice and your credibility.
Why Can't I Leave?
This 3-module mini-course is for anyone stuck asking, "If they hurt me, why do I still miss them?" You'll learn why trauma bonds form, why leaving isn't a willpower problem, and how self-blame can turn into self-compassion. Moving through recognition, understanding, and rebuilding, you'll get a concrete plan for riding out the pull to go back, and start becoming who you were always meant to be.
Client Testimonials
J.Yan
Nina is truly one of the most educated and driven therapist I know. She has a heart for people and a love for learning. Her experience and education is exceptional and inspiring
L.Spillane
I was in a terrible relationship, my partner was violent and emotionally abusive. I was being gaslit all the time, with my partner saying that I was crazy for reacting the way I was. Through Nina’s support, coaching and services, I was able to walk away from the relationship, find the strength to go back to school to get masters, get full custody of my child… all because I learned to stay emotionally regulated. Nina is one of a kind!
I.Garimani
Nina completely changed my life. She is so caring, thoughtful, knowledgeable and kind. I feel like she relates to a lot of my experiences so it has always been really easy to connect with her. I highly recommend Nina!
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
How do you help people heal from narcissistic abuse?
I combine trauma-informed therapy, specialized training in narcissistic abuse recovery, and lived experience to provide individualized support. Together, we'll address trauma bonds, emotional regulation, self-worth, boundaries, relationship patterns, and the lasting effects of coercive control.
What services do you offer for people healing from narcissistic abuse?
I offer several ways to support your healing, depending on where you are in your journey.
Self-Paced Online Courses – Learn how narcissistic abuse works, understand the patterns, and gain practical tools to support your healing at your own pace.
Books, eBooks & Guided Workbooks – Educational resources designed to help you understand the abuse, process your experiences, and continue your healing.
Individual Counseling (Florida only) – In-person and virtual therapy for Florida residents seeking personalized, trauma-informed care.
1:1 Recovery Coaching – Personalized coaching for people anywhere in the world who want guidance through recovery, trauma bonds, divorce, boundaries, and rebuilding their confidence.
What are your qualifications?
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master's in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University.
I have advanced training in:
Trauma-Informed Care
Narcissistic Abuse Survivor Treatment (NAST-1)
Coercive Control
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Attachment Theory
Experiential/Psychodrama Therapy
Internal Gaming Disorder (IGDC)
I believe healing requires continuous learning, which is why I regularly pursue additional education and specialized training.
Have you experienced narcissistic abuse yourself?
Yes, I was in a narcissistic relationship myself. I know firsthand how confusing, isolating, and emotionally exhausting it can be. My personal experience, combined with years of clinical training, allows me to support survivors with both professional expertise and genuine understanding.
Do you offer online therapy?
Yes. I offer virtual counseling for FLORIDA, MASSACHUSETTES AND ILLINOIS residents only, as required by my clinical license. If you're located in Florida, you can work with me from anywhere in the state through secure online sessions. Just send me an email at [email protected]
I offer coaching for people worldwide.
I don't know if I was in a narcissistic relationship. Can you still help?
Yes. In fact, many of the people I work with aren't sure at first. Narcissistic abuse is confusing by design. Through self-paced courses, books, counseling, coaching, , and educational resources, I'll help you understand what you've experienced, recognize unhealthy patterns, and gain the clarity and confidence to move forward.
Can you help if I'm divorcing a narcissist?
Yes. I work with many clients who are navigating separation or divorce from a narcissistic partner. I provide guidance on trauma bonds, boundaries, emotional regulation, communication strategies, and rebuilding your confidence during one of the most challenging seasons of recovery.
Please check out FOR THE RECORD, our course created to help you navigate the unique challenges of high-conflict separation with greater clarity, confidence, and preparation.
