Online Emotional Abuse therapists in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Kate Paul
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
I'm Kate, an experienced Individual & Couples Therapist specialized in working with adults who have experienced interpersonal trauma. Interpersonal trauma is any unhealthy interaction between yourself and another person and it could occur at any time in your life, yet its impact is felt in the present. You may feel sad, anxious, lack a feeling of self-worth, scared of what’s coming next, struggling in your relationships. Interpersonal Trauma often creates invisible shackles which result in a feeling of being stuck and powerless. We will work together to navigate the impact of emotional abuse to empower you to create the life experience you desire.
13 Years Experience
Online in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, ON (Online Only)
Meaningful Connections
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker MSW, RSW , Registered Psychotherapist
Emotional abuse can leave lasting effects on your self-esteem, relationships, and sense of safety. We provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space to help you process your experiences, rebuild confidence, establish healthy boundaries, and move toward healing, resilience, and healthier relationships.
16 Years Experience
Online in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, ON
Strength in Heart Counselling
Treatment Center, RSW, RCC, CCC
Emotional abuse can leave deep, invisible scars. We help clients recognize patterns of manipulation or control and work towards healing and self-empowerment. Our sessions focus on rebuilding self-worth and fostering healthy boundaries.
8 Years Experience
Online in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, ON
Alessia Zita | Zita Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapy (Qualifying)
Do you often feel on edge, confused, or unsure of yourself in relationships? Many people who have experienced emotional abuse learn to question their feelings, minimize their pain, or adapt themselves to avoid conflict or rejection. You may have been told you were “too sensitive”, made to doubt your perceptions, or felt responsible for keeping the peace—leaving you disconnected from your own needs and sense of self.
These responses are not weaknesses. They are protective strategies that developed in environments where safety, validation, or consistency were missing. What matters is how these patterns continue to shape your life now. Together, we can gently process your experiences, rebuild trust in your inner voice, and work toward feeling more grounded, empowered, and lighter in your relationships. You adapted for a reason. Let’s explore why—and what healing can look like now.
2 Years Experience
Online in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, ON (Online Only)
Rubina Gogna
Registered Psychotherapist, B.A., M.A., Registered Psychotherapist
Past trauma can present itself in dreams, flashbacks, zoning out in the day, daydreaming, somatic or body concerns/pains, stomach aches, body aches, and many more. Trauma can be triggered if you have experienced, neglect in any form, bullying, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, witnessed abuse, witnessed domestic violence, and many more. Please reach out and I can help you in understanding and coping with your trauma. Trauma does not define you let's get you some support. I am here.
11 Years Experience
Online in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, ON
Transforming Emotions
Psychologist
Childhood abuse, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, can leave lasting impacts in our lives, impacting the ways we feel about ourselves, about those we love, and about our sense of safety and belonging in the world. If you find it difficult to trust others, to manage your feelings effectively, or to come to terms with events that have happened in your past, working with a trauma-informed therapist open up a world of new possibilities. Emotion focused therapy is a tested therapy that is effective for processing past attachment and relationship trauma and abuse. When seeking to heal from abuse, it is important to find a therapist who listens carefully, who knows when to help you speed up or slow down, and who can help you to safely manage the big feelings that often stem from past trauma. Book today for a free consultation. We are here to help you to find a therapist who is the right fit for your needs.
19 Years Experience
Online in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, ON (Online Only)
Madeleine Krupl
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Name the patterns, rebuild internal boundaries, and relearn self-trust. We’ll use trauma-informed CBT/DBT to reduce reactivity and restore a stable sense of self.
8 Years Experience
Online in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, ON (Online Only)
Cierra DoCouto
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A. Counselling Psychology, B.A.
Emotional abuse can leave lasting impacts on self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. I help clients explore and understand these experiences, validate feelings, and develop tools to establish healthier boundaries and strengthen emotional resilience.
2 Years Experience
Online in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, ON
Clare Pentelow
Therapist, MSW, RSW
Emotional abuse often leaves invisible scars that can be just as impactful as physical ones. It can leave you questioning your reality, struggling with a loud inner critic, or feeling like you are constantly walking on eggshells. In our sessions, we create a safe, non-judgmental space to unpack the profound impact these experiences have had on your self-esteem and your ability to trust—both yourself and others.
My approach is deeply relational and trauma-informed. We can use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as a powerful tool to help your brain and body "digest" the distressing memories and negative beliefs (like "I’m not enough" or "I’m at fault") that often linger after emotional abuse. By weaving in IFS and psychodynamic insights, we’ll work to quiet the inner critic and reconnect you with your own voice. My goal is to help you move from a state of confusion or "fawn" responses toward a life of clarity, boundaries, and reclaimed self-worth.
16 Years Experience
Online in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, ON
Psykhe Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP
Each therapist has their own specialties, and we focus on connecting you with the clinician whose experience best fits your needs. Therapy may involve developing coping strategies, processing past experiences and childhood patterns, and cultivating greater self-compassion and emotional well-being.
8 Years Experience
Online in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, ON (Online Only)
Serene Lotus Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Help healing from manipulation, criticism, gaslighting, emotional neglect, and other harmful relationship dynamics.
2 Years Experience
Online in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, ON
Michael Greene
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling Psychology, Registered Psychologist College of Psychotherapists of Ontario
Many people who come to me are victims of emotional abuse. It is often very difficult for victims of emotional abuse to feel validated as many people discount emotional abuse. They say things like, "Oh come on, that's not real abuse like physical or emotional abuse." But it is very real and often goes right to the heart of a person's identity. People who have suffered emotional abuse have often been associated with narcissists who 'taught' them how to feel bad about themselves and put others ahead of them. When we work together on emotional abuse a lot of the therapy will consist of helping you recognize and validate your feelings. We will also help you to recognize your strengths and discover different parts of yourself that can be effective resources.
36 Years Experience
Online in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, ON (Online Only)
Barbara Freedman
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor
My experience with offering counselling to Victim Service Clients afforded me the opportunity to collaborate with victims of emotional abuse daily. .Emotional abuse denotes any nonphysical behavior or attitude that is designed to control, intimidate, subjugate, demean, punish, or isolate another person. Emotional abuse is not only the most pervasive, but the least understood form of maltreatment. Its victims are often dismissed simply because their wounds are not visible. So, the pain and torment of those who experience "only" emotional abuse is often trivialized which is dangerously wrong. Emotional abuse scars the heart and damages the soul. Like cancer, it does its most deadly work internally. And, like cancer, it can metastasize if untreated.” Because emotional abuse comes in so many forms (and so many disguises), recognition is often the first key to effective response. I have provided education and awareness involving the emotional and social complexities in ending such a relationship. By imparting these individuals with self -acceptance, this can have an enormous impact on the creation or resolution of their internal struggles which allows them to further grow and develop their self identity. Although leaving any relationship often involves a mourning process, I have empowered many clients to do just so.
23 Years Experience
Online in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, ON (Online Only)
Maria Christopoulos
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., M.Sc., RP
Emotional abuse can affect the way one views themselves and the world around them. Providing an individual a safe environment to work through their negative experiences and create new and positive core beliefs can help an individual build confidence and decrease negative emotions.
10 Years Experience
Online in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, ON
Kylie Hockley
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
All feelings are welcome in therapy. I use a trauma informed and attachment based approach to emotional abuse. Together we will explore past experiences, challenge negative thoughts and allow all and any emotions to be present.
7 Years Experience
Online in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, ON
Shane Smyth
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, OACCPP
Creating a safe and supportive environment to begin the healing work following emotional abuse is a priority for me in my work with clients. I know first hand the impact emotional abuse has on one's ability to engage in relationships and I want to help people regain trust in themselves to identify and maintain healthy relationships with others. Working on boundaries and personal values is a key part of this process as well as exploring underlying traumas and abuses.
19 Years Experience
Online in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, ON (Online Only)
Collaborative Care Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Emotional abuse, with its insidious and often hidden impact, can leave deep and lasting scars. At Collaborative Care Therapy, we approach the healing process from emotional abuse with a compassionate, integrative, relational, and trauma-informed perspective, recognizing the nuanced ways in which this abuse affects individuals.
In our therapy sessions, we create a safe and nurturing environment where you can begin to unpack the effects of emotional abuse. We understand that this form of abuse can undermine self-esteem, distort self-perception, and create a lingering sense of fear or inadequacy. Our goal is to help you recognize and challenge these harmful internalized messages and beliefs.
Our treatment approach is multifaceted, employing evidence-based methods tailored to your individual healing journey. We often use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to address negative thought patterns and beliefs instilled by emotional abuse. In addition, techniques like mindfulness can help in developing present-moment awareness and reducing anxiety, while emotion-focused therapy can assist in understanding and regulating complex emotions that arise from such experiences.
Being trauma-informed, we pay special attention to the traumatic aspects of emotional abuse. We work collaboratively with you to rebuild trust, not only in the therapeutic relationship but also within yourself. Our focus is on empowering you to regain a sense of control and self-worth.
Through our phased approach to therapy, we aim to help you move from a place of hurt and confusion to one of clarity and strength. This journey involves learning to set healthy boundaries, improving self-compassion, and fostering positive, respectful relationships in the future.
Our virtual therapy sessions offer the convenience and comfort of accessing support from your environment, ensuring continuous and personalized care. With Collaborative Care Therapy, embark on a path to healing from emotional abuse and rediscover a sense of self-worth and confidence.
11 Years Experience
Online in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, ON (Online Only)
Marjan Emami
Counsellor/Therapist, MD, RTC #3608, MPCC-Provisional #4797, ACTA #3122
Emotional abuse is not only defined by visible behaviors, but also by the lasting impact it has on one’s inner world and sense of self. In therapy, we work toward understanding these experiences through a more compassionate lens, not from self-blame and toward making sense of what you’ve been through. This process includes identifying harmful patterns, and rebuilding a more grounded and authentic sense of self.
2 Years Experience
Online in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, ON (Online Only)
Britney Victor
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Invisible scars from gaslighting, criticism, or manipulation can linger for years. My emotional-abuse recovery program weaves attachment repair, self-compassion, and boundary skills to help you reclaim identity and self-trust. Clients in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, and online Canada-wide learn to replace internalized shame with empowered self-respect.
13 Years Experience
Online in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, ON
Jaswir Dhillon
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
The wounds of emotional abuse often run deep, leaving behind confusion, shame, and self-doubt. You may question your worth or feel unsure about what’s real. I offer a safe and validating space where you can begin to untangle these experiences, rebuild trust in yourself, and rediscover your voice. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
8 Years Experience
Online in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, ON
Emotional Abuse therapists in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Cabbagetown-South Saint James Town, Ontario, Canada average 12 years of experience and charge around $167 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Emotional Abuse (100%), Depression (90%), and Anxiety or Fears (90%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$167
Gender ID
| 76% |
Female |
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| 18% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Emotional Abuse |
| 90% | Depression |
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 88% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 87% | Self Esteem |
| 79% | Loss or Grief |
| 78% | Stress |