Online Emotional Abuse therapists in Reston, Virginia VA
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Emotional Abuse
Allison Bernardo
Pre-Licensed Professional, Resident in Counseling
Emotional abuse can leave lasting wounds that affect self-esteem, trust, and relationships. Together, we’ll process your experiences, rebuild confidence, establish healthy boundaries, and work toward healing in a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment.
1 Years Experience
Online in Reston, VA
Emotional Abuse
LEGACY MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Legacy Mental Health Consulting Services provides compassionate, trauma‑informed support for individuals healing from emotional abuse, including patterns of manipulation, gaslighting, control, criticism, and chronic invalidation. We understand how deeply these experiences can impact self‑worth, identity, and the ability to trust oneself and others. In therapy, we offer a safe, steady space to process what happened, rebuild confidence, and learn to recognize healthy versus harmful relational dynamics. Using approaches such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and empowerment‑focused therapy, we help clients strengthen boundaries, challenge internalized messages, and reconnect with their authentic voice. Whether emotional abuse occurred in a romantic relationship, family system, or other environment, we provide supportive guidance to help clients reclaim their sense of self, restore emotional stability, and move forward with resilience and clarity.
12 Years Experience
Online in Reston, VA
Emotional Abuse
MindOverHealing Therapies
Hypnotherapist, CHt
Hypnotherapy can play a valuable role in the treatment of emotional abuse by helping individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. Through guided relaxation and suggestion, hypnotherapists assist clients in accessing subconscious memories and emotions linked to abuse, allowing them to reframe negative beliefs and regain a sense of self-worth. This approach can reduce anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and foster resilience, making it a supportive complement to traditional therapies for emotional abuse recovery.
3 Years Experience
Online in Reston, VA (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 Reston, VA
Emotional Abuse
Lisa Panelo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MS, LCSW, CTMH
Emotional abuse can leave lasting scars—undermining your confidence, sense of safety, and self-worth. In therapy, you’ll find a supportive space to be heard and understood. Together, we’ll work toward healing from the harm, strengthening your voice, and reclaiming the parts of yourself that deserve to feel whole and valued.
19 Years Experience
Online in Reston, VA (Online Only)
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 Reston, VA
Emotional Abuse
Camille Larsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
For many people who have lived with emotional abuse, a therapeutic relationship is the first safe relationship they have. It is understandable to build trust over time at a pace your nervous system dictates, and I feel honored to do this work and walk beside you on this journey.
Emotional abuse sometimes produces symptoms of PTSD. EMDR, which I am extensively trained in, and other therapies can significantly reduce these symptoms.
10 Years Experience
Online in Reston, VA
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 Reston, VA
Emotional Abuse
Esra Nihan Bridge
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Long-term narcissistic abuse usually result in greater suffering, and it takes a long period of time for the victim to process. Upon enduring narcissistic abuse, the survivor usually struggles with a variety of lasting problems: depression, anxiety, trauma, self-blame, low self-esteem, a lost sense of self, restlessness, physical issues, trouble with decision making, and difficulty setting boundaries. Together, we will work through processing trauma, develop healthy relationship skills, and explore trauma-focused approaches such as Brainspotting—a therapeutic technique designed to access, process, and release trauma and emotional pain.
19 Years Experience
Online in Reston, VA (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Paws2Heal Mental Health Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Emotional abuse can leave lasting wounds that affect self-worth, trust, and relationships. Trauma-informed therapy helps you recognize harmful patterns, reclaim your voice, and rebuild a stronger sense of self.
8 Years Experience
Online in Reston, VA
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 Reston, VA (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Rebecca Castle-Waller
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Hey Survivor, are you tired of feeling guilty and overwhelmed all the time? Everyone else seems so together and you're stuck battling your past? I get it. My name is Rebecca Castle-Waller and I help badass women with trauma become present in their lives and in their relationships, so you can actually enjoy this life you've built.
Many of my clients grew up in chaotic and unstable homes where from a young age they started taking care of others. Making meals, waking their parents up for work, getting their siblings off to school. From there, you went on to take care of your partner and your kiddos while also working hard to keep everything running smoothly. Now with work and relationships and family drama and life you feel constantly stressed out and like you should be doing more. Oh, and you're doing all of this while facing nightmares, flashbacks, numbness, random waves of anger, and the like. Who's taking care of you?
Let's give you a space where you can be your messy, imperfect self so you can finally take care of you. It's time to heal your trauma, you've built an amazing life and you deserve to actually live it.
7 Years Experience
Online in Reston, VA (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 Reston, VA (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Nancy Hayes-Gary, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, MD , Psy.D.
Probably emotional neglect or the lack of adequately nurturing is the least recognized and validated for of developmental or marital abuse. Looking at attachment style can often help you to understand how this neglect occurred and what you need to heal. Maybe negative thoughts intrude on your thought process. There are many approaches that work for this, depending upon your needs.
33 Years Experience
Online in Reston, VA (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Marie Paddock, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH, EMDR
Emotional abuse is a sneaky, often overlooked, form of abuse. EMDR and CPT are two very powerful therapeutic techniques that can help set people free from their trauma responses caused by emotional abuse.
19 Years Experience
Online in Reston, VA
Emotional Abuse
Tracey Knows
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
I provide a safe and supportive space for individuals escaping emotionally abusive relationships—whether with a partner or family member. Emotional abuse can leave deep wounds, eroding self-worth and making it difficult to trust yourself or others. My approach focuses on helping you reclaim your identity, set firm boundaries, and heal from the effects of manipulation, gaslighting, and control. Through trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and self-empowerment strategies, I help clients break free from toxic dynamics and rebuild a life rooted in self-trust, confidence, and emotional safety. You deserve peace and respect, and you have nothing to be ashamed of if you're a victim of emotional abuse.
10 Years Experience
Online in Reston, VA (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Kristee Barker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-S
I am a trauma specialist. Emotional abuse is a form of complex trauma. It leaves deep marks on the nervous system, identity, and sense of safety. Using EMDR, IFS, and other trauma‑focused approaches, we gently untangle the fear, shame, confusion, and self‑blame that often linger long after the abuse ends. My goal is to help you feel grounded, empowered, and supported as you reclaim your voice, your boundaries, and your life. I teach you interpersonal effectiveness skills that can help you identify and avoid emotional abuse in the future.
13 Years Experience
Online in Reston, VA (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Andrew Bingman
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PsyD
Many clients who have experienced emotional abuse will internalize abusive messages about themselves, resulting in low self-esteem and a reduced sense of self-worth. I work with clients to help identify the source of harmful beliefs they hold about themselves and to help foster and develop an alternative view of themselves that is affirming and empowering.
15 Years Experience
Online in Reston, VA (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
The Wellness Sanctuary
Counselor/Therapist, Behavioral Health
Experienced in Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, PTSD, Acceptance and Commitment, and Trauma Informed Therapy
23 Years Experience
Online in Reston, VA
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 Reston, VA
Emotional Abuse therapists in Reston, Virginia Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Reston, Virginia average 18 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Emotional Abuse (100%), Trauma and PTSD (89%), and Anxiety or Fears (84%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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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 |
| 89% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 84% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 77% | Depression |
| 72% | Stress |
| 70% | Self Esteem |
| 66% | Loss or Grief |