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
Legal Consultation for Attorneys
Trauma-Informed Educational Consultation (Non-Clinical)
Research, Training & Professional Education
Areas of Expertise
- 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.
What My Clients Say About Me
Reviews
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In my experience I found Jennifer to be a great communicator, a deep thinker and a friendly and warm person.
Stephen Mather
January 7, 2024Jennifer'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, 2023Jennifer 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!
Emilie Pryor
August 28, 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, 2024I'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!
Gerette Buglion
August 1, 2023Jennifer 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 -
Jennifer's journey though her cultic experiences make her an excellent guide through a myriad of different cultic situations. Her personal knowledge and experience are an invaluable asset to both her practice... read more and podcast. Thank you Jennifer for all the help you have given to those who have experienced coercive control and who have been open to examining their experiences.
robert andre
August 1, 2023Jennifer 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, 2023Loved 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
