Online Emotional Abuse therapists in Catonsville, Maryland MD
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Emotional Abuse
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with adults who have been in relationships where their feelings, needs, or perceptions were dismissed, minimized, or used against them. Emotional abuse can be subtle and hard to name, especially when the relationship also included care, love, or periods of calm. You might relate to feeling confused about what was “real,” wondering if you were too sensitive or overreacting, replaying conversations in your head, or changing your behavior to avoid criticism, withdrawal, or the silent treatment. For many people, these patterns started young, in families where you had to stay tuned in to other people’s moods, keep the peace, or be “easy” so things didn’t get worse. Experiences like this can leave a long imprint: second‑guessing yourself, feeling responsible for other people’s emotions, bracing for criticism even when nothing is wrong, or working hard to stay acceptable so conflict doesn’t escalate. You may find yourself feeling small in relationships, even when you are competent and grounded in other areas of your life. Over time, these patterns can shape your sense of self, your nervous system, and what you believe you are allowed to expect from others. In our work together, we make space for what you went through and how it lives in your body and relationships now, and we explore what it means to move forward with more clarity, self‑trust, and choice.
26 Years Experience
Online in Catonsville, MD
Emotional Abuse
Jennifer Whaley
Psychologist, PsyD
I specialize in treating trauma recovery. I offer research based approaches to work through fear, sadness, guilt, and isolation that often occurs after a trauma.
10 Years Experience
Online in Catonsville, MD (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Connie Wolf
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA in Counseling, LCPC, LIMHP, LMHC
If you have been negatively impacted in relationships due to emotional abuse, there is help. If you are unsure whether you have experienced emotional abuse, here are some things to indicate you may have been in an abusive relationship: Feeling constantly on eggshells around the person, Second-guessing your own thoughts, memories, and perceptions; Being made to apologize for the gaslighter's mistakes; Constant criticism and belittlement; Isolation from friends and family. If you identify with these, contact my office to schedule an appointment to start the process of healing and finding freedom from the pain.
20 Years Experience
Online in Catonsville, MD
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Rae Mazzei
Psychologist, PsyD
I specialize in helping adolescents and adults heal from the effects of emotional abuse and unhealthy relationship dynamics. Emotional abuse can leave lasting impacts on self-esteem, trust, emotional well-being, and one's sense of safety and identity. Individuals may struggle with anxiety, depression, self-doubt, people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, or challenges in future relationships. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, and trauma-informed care, I help clients process painful experiences, rebuild self-confidence, develop healthy boundaries, and foster resilience. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where clients can heal, regain their sense of self, and move forward with greater strength and confidence.
12 Years Experience
Online in Catonsville, MD (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Amanda Cummings Brandenburg
Psychologist, PhD
I commonly work with survivors of emotional and narcissistic abuse, often stemming from early childhood and following them into adulthood. I have advanced training in these areas and work to help clients heal from abusive histories.
11 Years Experience
Online in Catonsville, MD
Emotional Abuse
Washington Psychological Wellness
Counselor/Therapist
Washington Psychological Wellness is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor, and compassion to the practice. Therapy can inspire change, create greater self-awareness, and improve one's life and relationships. Our clinicians provide a comfortable and collaborative environment where you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling, and being. We aim to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of problems, provide strategies to help you cope, and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically. Washington Psychological Wellness believes in respect and equality for all regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, class, caste, religion, belief, sex, gender, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex characteristics, age, health, or status. We are currently accepting new clients. Telehealth (online) therapy options are available. Call now to schedule your appointment!
12 Years Experience
Online in Catonsville, MD
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Berkeley Antonioli
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PhD, LCSW, LCSW-C, MEd
The majority of my training and clinical work has been focused on helping adults recover from early traumatic experiences. Often, the traumas my clients are working through is rooted in early relational and/or sexual experiences that leave a lasting impact on their formative developmental years and beyond. I have found that these early experiences often impact how clients have learned to operate and survive in relationships. Many have learned to defer to others, feeling like a burden if they consider and try to communicate their needs or limits. These folks have learned to betray themselves in order to preserve their attachments, often leading to tolerating emotionally abusive behavior. These clients often feel resentment, burnout, anxiety and depression, and are working on stepping into their power and agency to detach from abusive relationships.
11 Years Experience
Online in Catonsville, MD (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
XaHara A. MeGod
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, R-DMT, CPT
Healing from emotional abuse requires reclaiming your voice, reality, and sense of self. I provide a safe, affirming space to name what happened without judgment. Using trauma-informed, culturally centered therapy, we’ll untangle gaslighting, rebuild trust in your perceptions, and restore your ability to set boundaries and feel worthy of respect.
8 Years Experience
Online in Catonsville, MD (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Patricia Webbink
Psychologist, MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology
Many of my clients have suffered from emotional abuse from their families of origin or from friends or partners. Healing from this abuse has been the focus of much of the therapy I have done due to its prevalence and its long-term negative effects. As many parents now know, cyberbullying is hurting too many young people these days as well. Emotional abuse can cause people of any age to feel insecure, anxious, and fearful and can lead to depression and substance abuse. It also triggers shame, guilt, and anger. These feelings impact the individual not only at the time of the abuse but far into the future as a life pattern that sabatoges positive efforts. Successful healing is achieved by working with early memories, Gestalt, and psychoanalytic approaches with clients' dreams, and discussion of abusive incidents from present and past relationships. Mindfulness approaches also alleviate the negative symptoms, as research confirms. I offer free zoom seminars, which introduce Mindfulness, promote a positive view of life, and help with issues involving emotional abuse. Please feel free to call for information or a consultation: 301-229-8000.
56 Years Experience
Online in Catonsville, MD
Emotional Abuse
Ilyssa Swartout
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Emotional abuse can leave deep, lasting wounds—often invisible but profoundly painful. You may question your worth, doubt your perceptions, or struggle with trust and boundaries. In therapy, we focus on rebuilding your sense of safety, confidence, and self-respect. Together, we’ll uncover and heal the impact of manipulation, criticism, or neglect. Using evidence-based trauma therapies, you can learn to release shame, rebuild inner strength, and reclaim your authentic voice.
25 Years Experience
Online in Catonsville, MD (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Pamela Brewer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, Ph.D, LCSW-C,DCSW
When you are in an emotionally abusive relationship it can be difficult to get support from those you care about. When the wounds are internal - it can be difficult for even you to determine if you are in an emotionally abusive relationship. Let's take a look at what you are experiencing and the next best, self- affirming steps you can take.
41 Years Experience
Online in Catonsville, MD (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Peter Gould
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in emotional abuse, I provide compassionate and effective treatment to address emotional trauma. My approach, informed by evidence-based therapies, is tailored to meet each individual's unique needs. Trauma can stem from any stressful event that threatens your safety, triggering emotional, psychological, or physical responses that deeply affect your mental health. Unfortunately, many people don't take the time to properly process their trauma, which can lead to long-term mental health issues. My goal is to help you navigate and heal from these experiences for lasting well-being.
22 Years Experience
Online in Catonsville, MD (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Kreins Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
As a psychologist specializing in the treatment of emotional abuse, my approach prioritizes creating a safe and validating therapeutic environment where individuals can explore their experiences and heal from the effects of abuse. Through trauma-informed therapy modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-focused approaches, I help clients process their emotions, challenge distorted beliefs, and develop coping skills to rebuild their sense of self-worth and autonomy. Additionally, I provide psychoeducation about the dynamics of emotional abuse and support clients in setting boundaries, enhancing self-care practices, and accessing resources for safety and support. Collaboration with other professionals, such as legal advocates or social workers, may also be integrated into the treatment plan to address practical needs and ensure holistic healing. My goal is to empower individuals to reclaim their agency, cultivate resilience, and thrive in relationships characterized by respect and empathy.
26 Years Experience
Online in Catonsville, MD
Emotional Abuse
MJB Wellness LLC
Hypnotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Coach, Certified Sexological Bodyworker, Sex Educator, Certified Reiki
Unfortunately, more people that we would like to admit have suffered emotional abuse and it has affected their lives negatively. It is at the root of many issues that people come to me for, even if they don't realize it. When we do our initial detailed intake interview, these things quickly come to light. Hypnosis is a powerful tool for resolving or neutralizing past hurts and trauma. many of my clients have continued to suffer, even as traditional therapy has failed to give them relief. Usually, one or two sessions of hypnosis are enough to resolve their trauma and free them. As they emerge from trance, the change is visible as they seem lighter, happier, more relaxed, their faces smoother as the tension leaves their bodies.
8 Years Experience
Online in Catonsville, MD
Emotional Abuse
Dr. David Brooks
Psychologist, PhD,ABPP,ABN,EMDR Certified Therapist
Many individuals suffer from verbal, emotional and mental abuse, occurring in childhood and/or as adults. Desensitization is provided using EMDR therapy to counteract emotional abuse.
37 Years Experience
Online in Catonsville, MD
Emotional Abuse
Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, NCCA CTCC CPC
Our emotional abuse counseling services offer a supportive and healing environment tailored to the needs of individuals who've endured the invisible wounds of emotional abuse. Whether stemming from intimate partner violence, family dynamics, workplace harassment, or other relationships, emotional abuse can be deeply damaging to one's mental health and self-esteem. Our approach is to validate these experiences and work towards empowerment and emotional well-being.
Nurturing Resilience and Recovery from Emotional Abuse
* Validation and Recognition: We provide a space where the impact of emotional abuse is recognized and validated, helping clients understand that their experiences are significant and deserving of attention.
* Empathetic Support: With sensitivity and compassion, our therapists listen and respond to the unique stories of each client, fostering an environment of trust and safety crucial for healing.
* Identifying and Processing Emotions: Clients are guided through the process of identifying and expressing the complex emotions associated with emotional abuse, including confusion, shame, guilt, and anger, facilitating insight and emotional release.
* Rebuilding Self-Concept: A core component of therapy focuses on dismantling the negative belief systems instilled by abuse and rebuilding a strong, positive self-concept and sense of worth.
* Developing Healthy Boundaries: Clients learn to develop and assert healthy boundaries in all areas of life, an essential skill for preventing future abuse and maintaining emotional well-being.
Goals of Counseling for Emotional Abuse
Our counseling services for emotional abuse aim to help clients:
* Recognize and Understand Abuse: Gain a clear understanding of what constitutes emotional abuse and its impact on their mental and emotional health.
* Strengthen Emotional Resilience: Build emotional resilience to better cope with the effects of past abuse and prevent its recurrence in other relationships.
* Heal from Trauma: Engage in counseling strategies designed to facilitate healing from the trauma of emotional abuse.
* Improve Self-Esteem: Work on boosting self-esteem and self-worth that has been compromised by the abuse.
* Cultivate Healthy Relationships: Learn to identify the red flags of abusive relationships and foster the skills needed to develop and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships.
Overcoming emotional abuse is a powerful journey of reclaiming one's voice, value, and vitality. Reach out today to learn more about how our emotional abuse counseling services can support your path to recovery.
9 Years Experience
Online in Catonsville, MD
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
Abuse comes in all shapes and forms. However, mistreatment by others and emotional abuse can have insidious consequences regarding how we feel about ourselves and the world around us.
17 Years Experience
Online in Catonsville, MD
Emotional Abuse
Dr. L A McCrae
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCADC, FOT, CCTP, CCTSA
My Emotional Abuse Therapy focuses on deconstructing the "gaslighting" and mental surveillance that erode your sense of self. We use somatic cues to help you learn to trust your own "felt sense" again after it has been systematically undermined. Our work is to help you silence the voice of the abuser and amplify the voice of your own truth.
7 Years Experience
Online in Catonsville, MD
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Kelsi Clayson
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Emotional abuse can be difficult to recognize, yet its impact runs deep. Maybe you’ve been made to feel small, controlled, or constantly second-guess yourself. Perhaps you’ve been told that your feelings don’t matter, that you’re “too sensitive,” or that you’re the problem. Over time, this kind of treatment can erode your self-esteem, leave you feeling trapped, and make it hard to trust yourself or others. Even if the abuse is in the past, its effects can linger in the way you see yourself and navigate relationships.
Healing from emotional abuse is about reclaiming your voice, your worth, and your sense of self. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that have shaped your experience, rebuild self-trust, and help you step out of survival mode into a life where you feel empowered and in control. You deserve to be heard, respected, and valued—not just by others, but by yourself. It’s possible to move forward, and you don’t have to do it alone.
8 Years Experience
Online in Catonsville, MD
Emotional Abuse
Sara Fraser
Psychologist, PhD
Under the guise of trauma focused therapy, the more subtle and therefore sometimes most confusing aspects of emotional abuse can become critical to unwind and understand both in the context of past childhood experiences with immature caregivers, how these experiences can inform the choice of romantic partners later in life and how to move past these patterns and expectations to allow for growth and freedom from relationships that detract rather than add.
26 Years Experience
Online in Catonsville, MD (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse therapists in Catonsville, Maryland Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Catonsville, Maryland average 20 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Emotional Abuse (100%), Anxiety or Fears (86%), and Trauma and PTSD (84%).
Average years in practice
20 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Emotional Abuse |
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 84% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 84% | Depression |
| 73% | Loss or Grief |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Stress |