Frequently Asked Questions

If you regularly feel anxious, exhausted, or smaller after interacting with your partner, that matters. An emotionally draining relationship doesn’t always involve yelling or obvious conflict. Sometimes it looks like walking on eggshells, managing someone else’s moods, or feeling responsible for keeping the peace. If your relationship leaves you depleted more often than supported, therapy can help you gain clarity.

This work focuses on understanding the patterns that leave you feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself. Together, we explore what’s happening beneath the surface, strengthen your emotional boundaries, and help you reconnect with your own needs and instincts.

Narcissistic abuse recovery therapy supports individuals who have experienced manipulation, gaslighting, emotional invalidation, or chronic criticism in a relationship. Over time, these dynamics can erode your self-trust and confidence. In therapy, we focus on rebuilding that trust, processing the emotional impact, and helping you feel grounded and clear again.

Codependency often involves chronic people-pleasing, difficulty saying no, and putting others’ needs ahead of your own, even when it costs you emotionally. Therapy helps you understand where these patterns began, gently challenge the beliefs behind them, and learn how to set boundaries without overwhelming guilt or fear.

No. You don’t have to wait for things to fall apart. If your relationship feels confusing, heavy, or emotionally exhausting, that’s reason enough to seek support. Therapy can help you sort through what’s happening before deeper patterns become more entrenched.

Yes. You don’t have to make big decisions before starting therapy. Whether you’re still in the relationship, considering change, or healing after leaving, we focus on strengthening your clarity, confidence, and emotional safety.

Healing isn’t linear, and it looks different for everyone. Some people begin noticing shifts in awareness and boundaries within a few months. Deeper trauma recovery may take longer. We move at a pace that feels steady and sustainable for you.

I currently offer online and phone therapy sessions for clients in California and Idaho.

Sessions are available Monday through Friday, with afternoon and evening appointments.

Individual therapy sessions are 50 minutes.

Individual sessions are $200.

Couples sessions are $275.

I do not accept insurance. However, I can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.

Insurance companies often require diagnoses and may limit the type or length of care. By remaining private pay, I’m able to focus fully on your needs and treatment goals without those restrictions.

Book a consultation here. Text/call at 925.315.9404. Send an email to cassie.renz@gmail.com.

Please allow 24 hours for cancelling an appointment. Less than 24 hour notice prior to cancelling results in charging for the missed session.

The first session is a conversation. We’ll talk about what brings you in, what you’ve been experiencing, and what you’re hoping will feel different. There’s no pressure to share everything at once. We move at a pace that feels safe.

I listen to your story, validate your experience, and help you build the skills and confidence to stand in your life and relationships.

You don’t need to prepare anything special. Just show up willing to explore your experience with honesty and curiosity. We’ll take it from there.

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