Online Emotional Abuse therapists in Selma, Texas TX
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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 Selma, TX (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Brian McCormack (Connemara Counseling)
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-A/LMHCA
I provide support for individuals recovering from emotional abuse, helping clients recognize harmful patterns, rebuild self-worth, and restore a sense of safety and autonomy. Using evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and boundary-setting strategies, I help clients process their experiences, challenge internalized negative beliefs, and develop healthier relationship patterns. My work focuses on empowerment, resilience, and healing, guiding individuals toward greater confidence, emotional stability, and the ability to form safe, respectful connections.
2 Years Experience
Online in Selma, TX (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Lonnie Bryant
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, PhD, Certified Anger Management Treatment Professional, Certified Life Coach
Do you cringe when you hear the phrase, "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me"? The truth is, emotional abuse can often be much more detrimental to your well-being than physical abuse. It can lead to severe lack of self-esteem, depression, anxiety, fear, and much, much more.
You are not the person your abuser says you are. You are deserving of love that doesn't hurt, control, or demean.
Isn't it time for you to discover your goodness and worth? Take advantage of my offer for a FREE phone consultation to see if we can help you find a life you love. Call my office today at 682-365-2099.
42 Years Experience
Online in Selma, TX
Emotional Abuse
Dawn Nelson
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW-S, ACSW, SAP, CART
Abuse is a complicated issue within a family because it usually involves both love and inappropriate behaviors. Clients feel mixed emotions. I provide a safe, caring, and non-judgmental environment in which you can work through your thoughts and feelings to make the best decisions for you.
36 Years Experience
Online in Selma, TX
Emotional Abuse
Kristin Wright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Were you criticized heavily as a child? Did you feel worthless growing up? Or have you been in a relationship where you were gas lighted and treated poorly. Emotional abuse is often a silent form of trauma that most don't recognize until they are much older. However, it can lead to low self-esteem, perfectionism, struggles in relationships later in life, and even PTSD. With many years of experiences working with abuse survivors, I strive to create a safe environment for them to process their traumatic past and learn to love the strong and courageous person that they are.
10 Years Experience
Online in Selma, TX (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Crystal Williamson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-S
Sometimes abuse that doesn't leave a physical mark hurts us the deepest. Unfortunately, many people minimize abusive behaviors as "not a big deal" or "not really abuse." If a significant person in your life regularly withheld affection, called you names, gaslighted you, made everything your fault, and made you feel terrible about yourself, this is abuse and it does cause significant harm. I can help you find true healing from these experiences so that you don't have to keep carrying this around.
7 Years Experience
Online in Selma, TX
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 Selma, TX
Emotional Abuse
Amber McKinney-Morgan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
Emotional abuse can be subtle yet deeply impactful, often leaving you questioning yourself or your reality. I help clients make sense of their experiences, rebuild trust in themselves, and heal from the effects of manipulation, control, or invalidation. Therapy focuses on restoring your voice, strengthening boundaries, and creating a sense of internal safety.
8 Years Experience
Online in Selma, TX (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Avery Wageman Passion Flower Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Emotional abuse can be subtle yet deeply damaging, often leaving you feeling confused, invalidated, anxious, or unsure of your own perceptions. It may include patterns of manipulation, gaslighting, criticism, control, or chronic dismissal of your feelings and needs.
Avery provides a safe and supportive space to help you make sense of these experiences and their impact. Together, you’ll explore patterns in your relationships, rebuild trust in your own thoughts and emotions, and work toward strengthening boundaries and self-worth. The focus is on helping you reconnect with your sense of identity, regain emotional clarity, and move toward healthier, more respectful relationships.
2 Years Experience
Online in Selma, TX (Online Only)
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 Selma, TX
Emotional Abuse
Andrew Oshobu
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)
Emotional abuse is one of those things that are not as easy to observe. It is important to recognize when such things are occurring and find what you can do to protect yourself from further abuse.
3 Years Experience
Online in Selma, TX (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Courtney Loyola
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Emotional abuse can be subtle, confusing, and deeply destabilizing. I help clients identify patterns of manipulation, gaslighting, control, and chronic invalidation. Through trauma-informed therapy and EMDR, we work to restore clarity, confidence, and a grounded sense of self.
13 Years Experience
Online in Selma, TX
Emotional Abuse
Happy Camper Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S, EMDR Consultant, TBRI Educator
Emotional abuse can deeply impact your sense of self and safety. Through trauma-informed care, EMDR, and nature-based therapy, we’ll work on rebuilding self-trust, understanding patterns, and helping you feel more empowered and secure.
10 Years Experience
Online in Selma, TX
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Carolina Castanos, PhD, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, PHD, LMFT
Victims or perpetrators of emotional abuse are stuck in an abusive dynamic which most likely began before this relationship (in the case of adults) and will determine future relationships (in the case of kids). I work with recognizing this dynamic, uncovering deeper wounds, and providing tools.
28 Years Experience
Online in Selma, TX
Emotional Abuse
Daniel Gowan
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-S, LCDC, CSAT
Emotional abuse often leaves wounds no one else can see. I create a safe, judgment-free space for healing, where you can reclaim your voice, restore your self-worth, and break free from the cycles of harm.
24 Years Experience
Online in Selma, TX
Emotional Abuse
Melissa Kummer Dague
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Abuse of any kind should never happen, but when it does, therapy can be a valuable tool in healing. I began my career at a domestic violence and sexual assault shelter, and am trained in evidence based trauma modalities like Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to best address the needs of those impacted by violence.
18 Years Experience
Online in Selma, TX (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
RGV Cross Over Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, M. Ed., LPC (AL), LPC (TX)
Emotional abuse is subtle but may lead to major consequences and destructive relationships. Emotional abuse may have its roots in traumatic experiences and might not be serving your purpose in this season. This pattern does not change until the abusive cycle is broken. You may contact me if you are seeking to break from emotional abuse and form new goals and a new vision. If you are in an abusive and violent relationship, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or if you need immediate help, call 911.
22 Years Experience
Online in Selma, TX (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Gregg Unterberger
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.Ed., LPC
Emotional abuse is insidious. The more we take it, the more we feel like we deserve it, or worse, brought it on ourselves. There is a huge wound to our sense of who we are and what we deserve. But this can be healed with support, kindest and mindfulness in a deeply supportive environment.
28 Years Experience
Online in Selma, TX
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 Selma, TX
Emotional Abuse
The Empowering Space PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Healing from Emotional Abuse & Reclaiming Your Strength
Emotional abuse can leave deep, lasting wounds—affecting your self-worth, relationships, and overall well-being. At The Empowering Space, we provide a safe, validating, and supportive environment where you can process your experiences, rebuild confidence, and develop healthy boundaries. Whether you've experienced gaslighting, manipulation, control, or ongoing emotional harm, you deserve healing and support.
Using trauma-informed therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and self-empowerment techniques, we help you recognize unhealthy patterns, regain your sense of self, and move forward with clarity and confidence. You are not what you've been through—you are strong, worthy, and capable of healing.
You don’t have to carry this alone. Let’s start your healing journey together.
7 Years Experience
Online in Selma, TX (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse therapists in Selma, Texas Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Selma, Texas average 17 years of experience and charge around $181 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Emotional Abuse (100%), Depression (86%), and Anxiety or Fears (86%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$181
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Emotional Abuse |
| 86% | Depression |
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 84% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Stress |
| 66% | Loss or Grief |