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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.

Coercive control & undue influence

Trauma and counterintuitive victim behavior

Cultic and religious abuse

Sexual consent and grooming

What My Clients Say About Me

Reviews

5.0

Loved guesting on the Project Hope podcast! Such a great experience. I felt it, and still feel it, in my heart.

Helen Zuman
May 11, 2023

I highly recommend Jennifer. She has been a tremendously helpful to me as well also my daughter. Her wisdom is vast! Her kindness and care was felt every time we... read more met. I am very grateful. ; )

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April 30, 2024

Jennifer's experience, education, and training make her a natural fit for those coming out of high-demand groups. She is compassionate and knowledgable. I highly recommend Jennifer.

Janice Selbie
December 22, 2023
Jennifer has remarkable wisdom, energy, and compassion, especially for those recovering from traumas inflicted by high demand, coercive religious communities. I could not more highly recommend her services.

Kirt Lewis
December 22, 2023

Jennifer French is gaining acclaim as a leader in coercive control and cult abuse recovery. As a survivor herself, she brings both her experience and advanced educational credentials to her... read more

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May 6, 2023

Jennifer is deeply sensitive and an incredible listener. Her grounded integrity is easy to lean in to and I’m grateful after every session. I recommend her without reservation.

Marialicia González (DARALUZ WISDOM)
December 20, 2023
Jennifer is a thoughtful and gracious podcast host. It was a delight being on her show. I love the work she’s doing with and for cult survivors and their families.

Alexandra Amor
May 9, 2023

I've had the honor be being interviewed by Jennifer for her Project Hope podcast and I'd like to share how impressed I am by her ease, grace, humility and clarity.... read more

Gerette Buglion
August 1, 2023

Jennifer French is a brilliant & empathic podcaster! Her thoughtful prep shapes important conversations about coercive control, a fraught & painful topic. Her humor & compassion make for engaging ... read more

Esther Friedman
August 29, 2023

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