David E Clarke, PhD

David E Clarke, PhD Clinical Psychologist and Author. HOW I CAN HELP YOU
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https://www.davideclarkephd.com Dr. David E. Clarke is a Christian Psychologist, Speaker, and Author.

Through his Bible-based teaching, and therapy, he guides people toward healthy marriages. Dr David Clarke is also the host of the I Don't Want a Divorce Podcast. Listen here; https://linktr.ee/drdavidclarke

For more information and marriage resources, visit: http://davideclarkephd.com/

12/08/2025

Why narcissists accuse YOU of cheating.

12/08/2025

Stop listening to people telling you, “the narcissist will change.” He won’t. And you know it. In this video, Dr. David Clarke breaks down why narcissists are spiritually dangerous. How the enemy uses the narcissists words + actions to destroy you. Why waiting, hoping, and praying that a narcissistic abuser will change keeps you stuck, and the exact tool you need to break free from a toxic relationship.

12/05/2025

The definition of a covert narcissist from a licensed clinical psychologist.

12/05/2025

Not every Christian therapist is equipped to help you heal from narcissistic abuse — and many actually make things worse.

Some will shame you for divorcing an abusive spouse.
Some will tell you, “It takes two,” “You’re partly to blame,” or “Try harder, pray harder.”
And almost none are trained in narcissism, codependency, power dynamics, trauma bonding, or personality disorders.

That’s why so many Christian women stay stuck.
They’re getting counsel from people who don’t understand the evil they’re dealing with.

Here’s what you MUST ask any therapist before letting them speak into your healing:

✔️ Are you trained in narcissistic personality disorder?
✔️ Do you understand trauma bonds and coercive control?
✔️ Do you understand codependency from a biblical AND clinical standpoint?
✔️ Do you recognize power imbalances in abusive marriages?
✔️ Do you believe safety comes before reconciliation?

If they hesitate… if they minimize abuse… if they blame both spouses…
Get up and walk out. You owe them NOTHING.

You may have to pay for that first visit, but your soul is not for sale.

The internet is full of information, but healing from narcissistic abuse requires the right guidance, not random advice, not church guilt, and not a therapist who is clueless about trauma.

You deserve clarity.
You deserve safety.
You deserve a counselor who gets narcissistic abuse — and believes you.

If you need resources for healing, leaving, or rebuilding after a narcissist, I’ve got step-by-step help for you.

12/04/2025

Love bombing from a narcissist

12/04/2025

You don’t have to be nice to your narcissistic ex.
You tried that for years — it never worked, and it never will.

After divorce, everything stays separate.
No “family time.”
No joint vacations.
No holidays together “for the kids.”
No pretending things are fine just to keep the peace.

Because while you’re trying to be kind, he’s working on the kids, twisting the narrative, pushing for “togetherness” so he can stay in control.

Divorce means you no longer give him access to your life.
Not your time, not your energy, not your home, not your holidays.

You’re not required to play happy family with someone who abused you.
You’re not responsible for protecting his image.
And you definitely don’t have to bend for a man who spent years tearing you down.

Set the boundary.
Stand firm.
Your kids need a parent who’s safe — not a performance for a narc.

If you’re healing after divorcing a narcissist and learning how to co-parent without losing your sanity, you’re not alone. I’ve got tools, guidance, and step-by-step support for you.

12/03/2025

If the narcissist controls the money, your friendships, and your entire life… you’re not alone. This is one of the most common traps of narcissistic abuse, isolation + financial control.

He wants you to think: “You’re stuck. You can’t leave. You have no options.”
But that’s a lie.

Here’s the truth: You have more freedom than you think.
Leaving a narcissist rarely happens overnight. It happens step by step:

✔️ Reconnect with family and friends (quietly, without asking permission)
✔️ Build a support network again
✔️ Start taking small, strategic actions
✔️ Reclaim confidence the narc tried to destroy
✔️ Prepare for an exit you control

You don’t need his approval.
You don’t need to announce your plan.
And you don’t need to wait for him to “allow” anything.

God is with you. You can get out. One step at a time.

If you’re ready to break isolation, rebuild your strength, and plan your escape, I’ve got tools and guidance to help you take the next step. You’re not trapped — you’re preparing.

11/29/2025

A narcissist is not changing. Not next week. Not next year. Not after the tears, the promises, the fake apologies, or the church performance. If you’re still waiting for a narcissist to finally wake up this is your wake up call.

11/27/2025

Covert narcissist examples.

11/26/2025

Why are marital problems always the wife’s fault?

11/26/2025

How narcissists destroy your finances.

11/25/2025

Financial abuse is one of the most common and least understood forms of narcissistic abuse — and it’s never a one-time mistake. It’s a pattern of control, domination, and deception… and with a narc, it only gets worse.

A narcissist will:
• Control your money
• Hide assets
• Claim everything as his
• Apologize only when caught
• Promise change but never change
• Punish you financially to keep you trapped

Here’s the truth: A narcissist will NEVER stop his financial abuse.
Not with counseling.
Not with prayer.
Not with another apology.
Not with “I swear I’ll do better.”

If you’re seeing the pattern, your next step isn’t to confront him — it’s to prepare quietly, strategically, and safely to leave and divorce him. In many states, you are protected even if your name isn’t on the property or accounts.

This is about reclaiming your freedom, your safety, and your future.

If you’re dealing with narcissistic financial abuse, you are not crazy, and you are not alone.
Visit DavidEClarkePhD.com for biblical, practical steps to escape the narc for good.

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