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.
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
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 Her podcast provides an important niche and her gentle, inquisitive conversational style creates a fabulous listening experience. She brings a balanced and welcoming tone to all of her work. Having met her now twice in person (so unusual, given the pandemic and the fact that we live on opposite sides of the country!), worked with her on a couple of projects and followed her work through a variety of channels, I can assure those who don't know Jennifer that her integrity is solid. I highly recommend Jennifer and her work for those in need of it!
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.
Loved guesting on the Project Hope podcast! Such a great experience. I felt it, and still feel it, in my heart.
Jennifer has been a tremendous resource. Throughout the past two years of working with her, I've been able to understand and recover from my experience in a coercive control... read more group. Learning the similarities of the narcissistic leaders in these high-control groups has been one of the biggest takeaways that has impacted my ability to forgive myself and heal from the experience. Working on unpacking interjects, defined as the unconscious adoption of the "teachings" woven into my belief system, has been invaluable. Also, helpful has been the recovery group that meets regularly, guiding us through a workbook filled with research, studies, and learning from others who have been involved with coercive groups to understand the shared characteristics. Learning about this experience has removed the stigma and embarrassment pivotal to my recovery and re-entry into learning to trust others and, most importantly, trust my intuition.
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 work and advocacy, and they come together so effectively in her coaching and hosting of the Project Hope Podcast.
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.
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.
Jennifer is one of the kindest, most compassionate humans I have ever met. What’s more, she’s a highly skilled professional working in the much-needed realm of cult recovery services. I... read more am a part of her cult recovery group and have been an individual counseling client as well. The work we have done together has been absolutely invaluable, and I can feel my fractured mind and heart healing from years of cultish involvement/abuse. I highly recommend her if you have been involved in any kind of relationship (individual or group) that involves narcissistic abuse. It is enlightening to talk through the systematic formula that has been used on so many to keep people controlled. And it is so encouraging to know that there is hope and healing available to all!
In my experience I found Jennifer to be a great communicator, a deep thinker and a friendly and warm person.
Jennifer is a highly skilled professional with an advanced degree in coercive control, working to educate the public, change laws, and advocate for survivors of coercive control.