Emotional Abuse Therapy therapists in Burnaby, British Columbia BC, Canada CA

Emotional abuse is too often hidden, unrecognized, and minimized though its impacts can have devastating impacts for survivors. Being able to share our stories of emotional abuse in safe supportive spaces can help us to gain clarity, dissolve shame, transform our stories, and support our empowerment. I am honoured to provide a safe, compassionate space for survivors. Together, in ways that centre your choice and at a pace that works for you, we will help you lay your story down and foster more clarity, honour your voice, restore connection and trust, and support your sense of empowerment with taking steps forward in your journey.  

This sinister psychic attack is just as damaging as the physical abuse, and often they go together. I am aware of this through personal experience, and through practice and training know how to guide you through and out of emotional abusive situations.  

The accepting and the giving of emotional abuse is often unconsciously motivated, often coming from what is viewed and experienced growing up in the home or school environment. It comes from low self-esteem and anxiety on the part of both the receiver and the giver of the abuse= familiar patterns.  

Working with individuals who have experienced emotional abuse is a process of validation, empowerment, and healing. It involves creating a safe and empathetic therapeutic environment where clients can share their experiences without fear of judgment. working towards emotional abuse is a journey towards regaining a sense of self-worth, healing emotional wounds, and ultimately fostering healthier relationships and emotional well-being.  

With more than twenty years as a therapist, Lynn is knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced in assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, complicated grief, and behavior problems. Lynn is well reputed in the professional community for her in-depth work with clients struggling with a multitude of difficulties. As a result of working with Lynn, clients feel equipped to move forward with their lives in a healthier way.  

Any type of abuse, including emotional, could be very difficult to admit to ourselves and others. Getting support in working through the abuse might be the most courage first step we ever take. I invite you to reach out so we can walk together towards your healing.  

By finding out the cause and consequences of your emotional abuse, we can change from the deep subconscious roots and clear any negative self talks and beliefs, and have chance to clear things energetically with the abuser, and help you to set better boundaries, to have high self esteem, and know how to protect yourself better in the future.  

If you have suffered from emotional abuse in the past, I can help you. I have experience in working with clients who have CEN (Childhood Emotional Neglect).  

My specialization centers around supporting clients grappling with domestic abuse and violence, whether they are currently experiencing it or working towards recovering from past traumatic experiences. My approach is client-centered, meeting individuals at their current emotional and psychological states, assisting them in determining the most suitable path forward, and equipping them with coping strategies to navigate the complex emotions that arise in the aftermath of abusive relationships.  

Emotional abuse can be debilitating due to creating deep wounds that affect us even years after the traumatic event(s). In order to heal from emotional abuse a large part of therapy involves accessing deep wounds, which are often routed in childhood. By accessing our pain we become aware of how the emotional abuse has influenced our perceptions of ourselves and others. Through various therapy models, such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I help you identify thoughts about the emotional abuse that delay healing and engage in values-oriented work in order to recognize how you would like to live your life despite the hardships that you have endured. Clients who have been emotionally abused often feel empowered when they recognize their ability to make effective, growth-enhancing life choices despite their past hardships. If you are somebody who has or is currently experiencing emotional abuse, I would be happy to work with you and devise a treatment plan that meets your unique needs and desires.