Join us for our next She's Legend featuring author and Psychotherapist Avery Neal! Neal will introduce her latest book "Love Shouldn't Be Hurting Me."

The book is about psychological abuse and its effects on physical and mental health. If you've ever wondered why your body kept score even when your mind tried to move on, this book was written for you! 

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About Avery Neal

Avery Neal, PhD, LPC, is a psychotherapist, researcher, and internationally published author dedicated to helping people who have experienced psychological abuse rebuild their self-esteem, confidence, and inner strength.

In 2012, Dr. Neal founded Women’s Therapy Clinic, providing therapy and counseling to women at every stage of life. Her work focuses on understanding relationship patterns, moving beyond self-blame, and creating healthier interpersonal dynamics. Dedicated to researching the impact of psychological abuse, Dr. Neal aims to improve mental and physical health outcomes, and advance treatment standards.

Dr. Neal is the author of If He’s So Great, Why Do I Feel So Bad?: Recognizing and Overcoming Subtle Abuse, published in 12 languages, which serves as the foundation for her second book, Loving You Shouldn't Be Hurting Me: Psychological Abuse and Its Effects on Physical and Mental Health, exploring psychological abuse patterns and offering guidance for clinicians.

Dr. Neal has presented on global stages alongside leading experts in psychology and mental health. Her work has been featured by Oprah.com, Counseling Today, the American Counseling Association, Bustle, POPSUGAR, and other leading outlets. Her courses and curriculum have been used by individuals, professionals, universities, and organizations worldwide.

Inside the Book

Part I: Introduction

  • A Brief Word
  • What Research on Psychological Abuse Tells Us

Part II: Characteristics of Psychological Abuse

  • Psychological Abuse as the Underpinning of All Forms of Abuse
  • Characteristics of Someone Who Abuses
  • Profile of a Victim of Abuse
  • Dynamics of an Abusive Relationship

Part III: What Happens to the Body and the Mind

  • Intimate Partner Violence and Physical Health
  • Intimate Partner Violence and Mental Health
  • Psychological Abuse and the Nervous System

Part IV: Let the Healing Begin

  • The Path Forward: The Neal Method & CLEAR Framework
  • Creating Healthier Relationships With Others and Ourselves
  • Your Self-Esteem: Trust, Intuition, Worth, and Dignity
  • Supporting Your Body