Online Emotional Abuse therapists in Pennsylvania
Browse online Emotional Abuse therapists in Pennsylvania. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Felicity Fong
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
I have worked with clients who experienced different forms of emotional abuse in childhood such as gaslighting and manipulation. I will explore on how it affects the client from childhood till adulthood. Together, we will navigate the complexities of the trauma itself while providing you a space to process the emotions which you did not get to grieve.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in PA 18974
Online in New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Libby Shaw
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, ATR-BC, LPAT, ACS
Emotional abuse, from the past or your present day, can feel confusing and often times minimized. And yet, emotional abuse is extremely detrimental to a person's development, self-esteem, and feelings of safety. We can work on how to heal from emotional abuse, or how to establish safer and healthier boundaries with the people in your life causing you this harm.
13 Years Experience
Online in New Jersey, Pennsylvania
(Online Only)
Peter D. Ruffini, Sex & Porn Addiction Expert
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, MA, LPC, LPCMH, ACS, EMDRPT-II, CSAT-C
I help individuals who have experienced emotional abuse, manipulation, or chronic invalidation—whether in childhood, relationships, or authority structures. These experiences often shape self-doubt, hypervigilance, and difficulty trusting one’s own perceptions. Therapy focuses on rebuilding internal stability, correcting distorted self-beliefs, and restoring a grounded sense of agency and self-respect.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Yardley, PA 19067
In-Person in Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
Online in Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Confluence Mind and Motion
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
We help clients understand how manipulation, control, and relational trauma have shaped their sense of self. Through gentle, secure therapeutic work, clients reclaim boundaries, trust, and inner safety. Healing focuses on reconnecting with their own voice and worth.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Online in Pennsylvania
Dr. Susan E. Schumacher
Licensed Professional Counselor, DA, LPC, LCPC, CCTP, EMDR Clinician
Recognizing and recovering from emotional abuse involves a gentle, kind approach where curiosity and awareness increase over time. The Power & Control Wheel and Equality Wheel can be helpful to identify behaviors that have crossed healthy boundaries and intimidated or limited you. We will work at your pace to build on your strengths and abilities and support you as you work through challenges.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Phoenixville, PA 19460
Online in Maryland, Pennsylvania
Sarah Gersick
Psychologist, Ph.D.
When we experience abuse, it creates patterns that make it hard to cope with new stressors in a healthy way. It helps to have a place to talk through what is happening in your life today while also working to understand how old wounds are interfering in the present. I am an experienced psychologist who can help you process the trauma with psychodynamic work and EMDR, so you can reduce the distress you are feeling now, and make deep changes that lead to better coping in the future.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Westport, CT 06880
In-Person in New Haven, CT 06511
Online in Massachusetts, New York,
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting
Psychologist, Ph.D
Emotional abuse can leave invisible scars — confusion, self-doubt, and feeling like “maybe it wasn’t that bad.” It was. We help you identify abusive dynamics, rebuild trust in yourself, and learn how to set boundaries that keep you emotionally safe. You deserve relationships that feel mutual, respectful, and safe.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Durham, NC 27713
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
HUGH R STEWART III
Hypnotherapist, Ph.D., ACHt.
Emotional abuse can be overt or covert. Hypnotherapy, Heart Centered Breathwork, and Emotional Release work can get to the source of emotional abuse. Usually in a family dynamic where abuse and trauma are present, the obvious abuse from one of the caregivers is the first to do emotional release work on. The caregiver dishing out covert emotional abuse flies under the radar. They may be the one that does nothing to help the child for fear of what the other caregiver will do. That is just as damaging to the person but in a more subtle way. Emotional abuse also happens when one gets involved with a narcissist, sociopath, or psychopath with gas lighting, ghosting, etc. Another specialty of mine is working with clients that are in relationship with a narcissist & sociopaths as the abuse is so unsettling and covert that the client thinks its their fault for being emotionally abused. My job is to help you pull back the curtain to the Wizard of Oz just to find the real person behind the curtain and realize you don't deserve such manipulative treatment.
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Abington, PA 19001
Online in Pennsylvania
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
In-Person in Catonsville, MD
Online in Multiple States
Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., West Virginia
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component assist with helping individuals build self-esteem, establish healthy boundaries, and develop coping strategies to reclaim emotional well-being.
24 Years Experience
In-Person in Houston, TX 77008
Online in Multiple States
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin
Kelly McAleer
Psychologist, Psy.D.
The effects of emotional abuse can continue long after the relationship or circumstances have changed. I work with adults who grew up with critical, controlling, emotionally unpredictable, or emotionally abusive parents and family members, as well as those experiencing emotional abuse in current relationships. Therapy can help you understand the lasting impact of these experiences on self-worth, trust, boundaries, and relationships, and begin changing patterns that no longer serve you.
17 Years Experience
Online in Ireland, United Kingdom, New York,
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
(Online Only)
Kaitlin Joyce Therapy & Consulting, LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW, NATC, TCTSY-F
My clients have experienced severe emotional abuse and neglect since childhood and often find that they are now in relationships that continue this pattern or that their trauma is causing issues in interpersonal relationships.
16 Years Experience
Online in Multiple States
Delaware, Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania
(Online Only)
Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy
Treatment Center, DSW, LCSW, BCD, CGP, FAAETS, TEP
Our center is composed of multiple trauma specialists, all of whom have experience working with emotional abuse. Emotional abuse comes in many forms and can be difficult to address as it is easy to minimize or internalize. Our approaches to trauma therapy can help you heal from past emotional abuse.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Media, PA 19063
Online in Pennsylvania
Ashlyn Parks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC., MT-BC.
It is crucial for me to make this clear - Emotional abuse is harmful. Experiencing this type of abuse can create internal disconnections and turmoil. As a therapist it is my job to, once we establish a space that feels safe, encourage you as you reconnect with yourself. Together we can identify how the impacts of the abuse impact you presently, and work with what arises.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Hatboro, PA 19040
Online in Pennsylvania
Amanda S. Vaught
Psychologist, PsyD
I offer trauma-informed therapy for individuals healing from emotional abuse. My approach centers on creating a safe, supportive space to rebuild self-worth and trust after experiences of manipulation, control, or invalidation. Together, we work to understand the impact of emotional trauma, set healthy boundaries, and develop tools for self-compassion and empowerment. Using evidence-based trauma therapy, I help clients regain confidence, rediscover their voice, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
14 Years Experience
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
(Online Only)
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
In-Person in Kingston, NY 12401
Online in Mexico, Multiple States
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Dr. Lisa Wilke
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
You are more than what happened to you. Experiencing emotional or verbal abuse may be part of your story, but it does not have to define you. You are not responsible for someone else's decision to hurt you. You are a someone who experienced something painful. You can heal, grow, and rebuild your life. Healing takes time and may require support. Schedule an initial consultation through my website to get started.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in East Bethel, MN
In-Person in Blaine, MN
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Alisia Ives at Status Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LPC
If you are presenting to counseling for this issue, I recommend you do not tell the person you see as targeting you that you are seeking help. Emotional abuse may be a type of domestic violence. Or it may be a way a family member, partner, work colleague, boss, or friend interacts. There are different forms of emotional abuse and there may be things you can do. However, if this is persistent focused emotional abuse from someone -- and it is domestic violence -- it is not an anger problem, but a belief system that everything exists for their use. I will have a better idea when we talk. There may be things you can do, there may be plans you can make for changes. How much it affects you is key to planning.
20 Years Experience
Online in Pennsylvania
(Online Only)
Shira Collings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
I provide therapy for survivors of emotional abuse with deep care and attunement. Together, we work to untangle the lasting impacts of manipulation, gaslighting, and control, rebuilding a sense of trust in yourself and your reality. My approach is warm, empowering, and grounded in the belief that healing is possible through connection.
6 Years Experience
Online in Multiple States
Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington
(Online Only)
Sarah Sternlieb
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
When you grow up with a parent who frequently criticizes you or makes you question your own feelings, their voice can be hard to leave behind when childhood is over.
Now, one critical comment can stick with you for hours. You replay what was said and wonder whether they were right about you.
I use EMDR therapy to help adults work through experiences of emotional abuse from childhood so what happened has less power over how they feel about themselves today.
14 Years Experience
Online in Delaware, Pennsylvania
(Online Only)