Online Emotional Abuse therapists in Columbia, South Carolina SC
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Emotional Abuse
Dr. Hiyaguha Cohen
Counselor/Therapist, Ph.D., LPCA, MA, MFA
If someone isn't treating you well, or if someone treated you badly in your past, you may feel so worn down that depression overwhelms you. Your self-esteem may be in the toilet and insecurities may rule your life. EMDR can be extremely helpful in recovering from the trauma of emotional abuse, and CBT can help you to recover your sense of self.
33 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC
Emotional Abuse
Mary Knoblock, DNH
Hypnotherapist, DNH, RTT Practitioner, Hypnotist, Holistic Naturopath Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
For emotional abuse, we choose the method that works best for you and create a safe a emotionally secure environment to help you process through the effects of emotional abuse. Many of the methods I use can help you find your inner calm, re-center and increase your self esteem and self worth.
11 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Center for Authentic Life & Relationship, LLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LMFT, CPCS, CSAT-S, CAADC, EMDR, CSTOP-Candidate
Having survived emotional abuse myself, I understand how deeply it can affect your sense of self, relationships, trust, and emotional safety. Over the years, both personally and professionally, I have learned what it takes to heal from these wounds and rebuild a more grounded, confident life. As a therapist, I use that insight and clinical experience to help others recognize the impact of emotional abuse, develop healthier boundaries, reduce shame and self-doubt, and begin to feel safe within themselves again.
30 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PH.D, NCC, LMHC, LCPC, LPC
Rocker Health has experienced and competent staff to deal with these issues.
15 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC
Emotional Abuse
Courageous SELFcare Specialists, LLC
Life Coach, B.A. Christian Counseling, Certified Lay Counselor, Christian Counselor, and Life Coach
Do you constantly feel emotionally attacked? Do you receive negative comments or criticizm more than positive feedback and support? Or maybe you began to believe negative things about yourself? Emotional abuse is just as serious as physical abuse. We want give you the tools to help you overcome emotional abuse. Book your first session today!
6 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC
Emotional Abuse
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Emotional abuse—especially narcissistic abuse—can be difficult to name, even when its impact is significant. It often involves patterns of manipulation, control, gaslighting, and invalidation that leave you questioning your reality, your memory, and your sense of self. Many people come out of these relationships feeling confused, drained, and unsure of what was “real.” Because it doesn’t always leave visible marks, it’s often minimized or misunderstood by others. Cultural and family dynamics can make this even harder to recognize or speak about, especially when there are pressures to maintain relationships or avoid conflict.
At Nour Counseling, we have clinicians who are highly specialized in working with emotional and narcissistic abuse. We provide clear, grounded psychoeducation to help you understand these patterns—what they are, how they function, and why they can be so disorienting. From there, we work actively with you to rebuild trust in your own perceptions, strengthen boundaries, and process the emotional impact of what you’ve experienced. We also support you in recognizing how these patterns may continue to show up in current relationships, so you can move forward with more clarity and self-trust. This work is about helping you feel more anchored in yourself and less defined by what you went through.
9 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Seven Hills Psychology
Psychologist, Psychologist
We offer treatment for individuals who have experienced emotional abuse.
18 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC
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 Columbia, SC
Emotional Abuse
Courtney Crooks
Psychologist, PhD, CTMH, CCTP
Emotional abuse can negatively impact your physical and psychological well-being. Through brief or long term psychodynamic/psychoanalytic approaches using empirically-supported methods, I work with each patient to identify core themes and repetitions linked to their relationship patterns, including experiences of narcissistic or emotional abuse from an intimate partner or other person. Over time, this insight and reflection encourages the patient to become aware of relationship patterns, identify potential abusive relationship behaviors, enact desired changes to their relationship patterns, and ultimately gain a sense of personal agency over their life.
17 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Mitchell Roth
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, JD, PsyD, LMHC
Emotional abuse is every bit as traumatic as physical abuse, and maybe more so. It results in triggers to chronic anxiety and depression and recovery requires processing of trauma. With the use of Energy Psychology, you can reliably process trauma without being re-traumatized.
16 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC (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 Columbia, SC (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Sarah Eisenhauer Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC, LCPC, LPC, AADC
If you have experienced emotional abuse, whether in childhood or in adult relationships, you are likely struggling, not only in your relationships, but in every day life. You may feel agitated, depression, anxious, and struggle with trusting others. We can work together to understand your relational patterns and learn new ways of being in relationships, utilizing behavioral techniques (CBT, DBT, ACT) as well as a depth, psychodynamic approach.
17 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC
Emotional Abuse
Carolyn Murphy, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Counseling Psychology
I have many years of experience working with clients who have experienced emotional abuse (and/or other types of abuse) in their relationships. Many people in this situation find it extremely beneficial to work with a therapist to help them cope as best they can with the trauma they have been experiencing and help navigate the paths they would like to take to move forward in their lives. I believe that the quality of the therapist/client relationship is paramount to our work together, and because of this I highly encourage you to choose a therapist that feels like a "good fit" for you. I always start with an initial consultation appointment where I can learn more about your background and reasons for seeking therapy, answer any questions you may have, and then plan together from there. Starting therapy can feel daunting or overwhelming for many people, so it is important that we work at a pace that feels comfortable to you. My approach to therapy is interactive and supportive, with an overall goal of increasing self-awareness and coping skills to help promote the kind of changes that you would like to see.
36 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC
Emotional Abuse
Her Healing Therapy PLLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
I provide therapy for women recovering from emotional abuse, including patterns of manipulation, control, criticism, and invalidation. Our work focuses on rebuilding self-esteem, clarifying boundaries, and healing the internal impact of these experiences. Using a trauma-informed and compassionate approach, I help clients process what they’ve been through, reduce self-blame, and reconnect with their voice, intuition, and sense of personal power.
11 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC (Online Only)
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 Columbia, SC (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Bobby Newell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, SEP
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced emotional abuse, helping you make sense of patterns that may have left you feeling confused, dismissed, or questioning yourself. Emotional abuse isn’t always obvious, but its impact can run deep—affecting your confidence, boundaries, and sense of reality. Together, we focus on rebuilding self-trust, strengthening your voice, and developing clear, healthy boundaries. My approach is compassionate and grounded, helping you move out of self-doubt and into a place where you feel more steady, clear, and empowered in your relationships.
27 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC
Emotional Abuse
Lauren Feliciano Nieles
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Emotional abuse can deeply impact how you see yourself and your relationships. I help clients process these experiences, rebuild self-trust, and develop healthier patterns, all within a space that is validating, empowering, and free from judgment.
3 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC
Emotional Abuse
Philadelphia Couples Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Developing a close relationship with someone who displays narcissistic tendencies can result in trauma and pain. If you believe you have experienced narcissistic abuse from a parent, a partner, a friend, or another close entity, you may have noticed daily or near-daily dread, brain fog, panic, helplessness, and powerlessness. You may feel shame, self-doubt, and confusion alongside a tendency to blame yourself for all the ways this relationship feels wrong. You may feel that you’ve lost touch with your former confidence and vitality, as though both you and your world have shrunk under the shadow of this relationship. You may continue to feel deep longing and love for a person you know has harmed you.
At PCT, we are here to validate and witness your journey to healing. We will work with you to address the acute emotional and somatic symptoms of narcissistic abuse no matter where you are in your healing process. We will cultivate compassion for all the parts of you that have emerged throughout this struggle. We’ll walk with you as you gather the pieces of yourself and put them back together. We will help you build a strong foundation that can’t be rocked, and a home in yourself where you can know peace and acceptance.
23 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC
Emotional Abuse
San Francisco Counseling Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LMFT, LCSW
At San Francisco Counseling Collective ("SFCC"), we provide a safe place to understand and recover from emotional abuse, including patterns of manipulation and control. Treatment emphasizes reestablishing boundaries, self-worth, and a sense of safety in relationships.
9 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC
Emotional Abuse
Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
Emotional Abuse: Reclaiming Your Reality
Healing the Invisible Wounds of the Soul
Emotional abuse is often a "silent" trauma. Because there are no physical scars, survivors frequently find themselves trapped in a cycle of self-doubt, wondering if they are "too sensitive" or if the harm is "all in their head." In my practice, I provide a courageous and affirming space to name the harm, validate your experience, and begin the work of deconstructing the psychological "fog" of abuse.
The Anatomy of Emotional Harm
Emotional abuse is a systematic erosion of a person's sense of self. We work together to identify and heal from patterns of:
Gaslighting & Reality Disturbance: Addressing the profound confusion and overwhelm that occurs when your perception of truth is constantly undermined.
The "Fawn" Response: Understanding why your nervous system may have defaulted to people-pleasing or self-silencing as a survival strategy to avoid conflict.
Chronic Burnout & Shut Down: Healing the exhaustion that comes from living in a state of constant hyper-vigilance, always waiting for the "other shoe to drop."
A Clinical Path to Restoration
With over 20 years of experience, I use a trauma-informed, systemic approach to help you rebuild:
EMDR for Traumatic Memories: We use EMDR to process the specific "stuck" moments of verbal or emotional assault that continue to trigger rejection sensitivity or fear in your current life.
Attachment Repair: We explore how the "system" of the relationship functioned and work to rebuild your attachment to your own intuition and boundaries.
Spiritual & Systemic Deconstruction: For those coming out of high-control religious or social systems, we address the specific ways that power and "divine" authority may have been used as tools of emotional control.
Breaking the Silence
I have an extensive background in working with healers, pastors, and leaders who have experienced emotional abuse within their professional or personal systems. Whether you are currently in the relationship or are years into your "after," you deserve a space that is curious, brave, and entirely yours.
Healing is not just about leaving the situation; it is about returning to yourself.
21 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse therapists in Columbia, South Carolina Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Columbia, South Carolina average 18 years of experience and charge around $202 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
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Emotional Abuse |
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 84% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 80% | Depression |
| 75% | Stress |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 70% | Loss or Grief |