Jennifer French Tomasic, MSc

Coercive Control Consultant & Expert Witness

I identify and analyze patterns of psychological manipulation, coercive control, and undue influence across domestic abuse, cultic abuse, and high-control relationships—providing expert consultation, assessment, and testimony for legal, clinical, and institutional contexts.

About Jennifer French

Jennifer French Tomasic holds a Master of Science in the Psychology of Coercive Control and is currently pursuing a PhD in Psychology, Policy, and Law with a concentration in Forensic
Victimology. Her work bridges psychology, law, human rights, and victim-centered analysis.


Her approach focuses on identifying coercive patterns, grooming behaviors, and systems of control—including gaslighting, love bombing, isolation, intimidation, exploitation, and dependency creation—across interpersonal relationships, families, institutions, and organizations.


Jennifer is not a psychotherapist and does not provide psychological diagnoses. Her work is grounded in behavioral analysis, risk assessment, research-informed practice, and expert
consultation

Professional Services

Expert Witness Services

I provide independent expert witness services in cases involving coercive control, undue influence, psychological manipulation, and related forms of abuse. My work includes comprehensive report writing based on empirically supported research, validated assessment tools, and detailed case review. All opinions are rendered to a reasonable degree of scientific certainty.

Legal Consultation for Attorneys

I offer consultation services to attorneys requiring specialized insight into coercive control dynamics, cultic influence, grooming behaviors, and manipulation tactics. This includes assistance with understanding victim behavior, credibility issues, coercive patterns, and preparation for examination or cross-examination.

Trauma-Informed Educational Consultation (Non-Clinical)

I provide trauma-informed, non-clinical consultation for survivors and family members seeking to understand coercive control, cult involvement, and post-separation abuse. This service focuses on psychoeducation and pattern recognition and does not involve therapy or legal representation.

Research, Training & Professional Education

I deliver research-informed training, workshops, and educational sessions for legal professionals, mental health practitioners, researchers, advocacy organizations, and community groups. Topics include coercive control, undue influence, cult dynamics, counterintuitive victim behavior, and ethical, victim-centered practice.

Areas of Expertise

My work focuses on identifying behavioral patterns of exploitation, domination, dependency creation, and psychological manipulation. I do not diagnose individuals; rather, I analyze conduct and coercive dynamics.
  • Coercive control in child custody, intimate relationships, and organizational settings
  • Psychological manipulation and undue influence
  • Counterintuitive victim behavior
  • Sexual consent, date rape, and capacity to consent
  • Domestic abuse, domestic violence, stalking, grooming, molestation, and rape
  • Cults, cultic abuse, religious and spiritual abuse
  • Parental alienation and psychological manipulation in custody disputes
  • Reproductive coercion
  • Human trafficking and deprivation of liberties
  • Troubled Teen Industry
  • False confessions
  • Freedom of expression and freedom of religion as they relate to coercive practices

Speaking & Training

Jennifer provides research-informed education for legal professionals, institutions, and organizations seeking clarity on coercive control, trauma-related behavior, and high-control dynamics.