Emotional Abuse therapists in Escondido, CA
Browse Emotional Abuse therapists in Escondido, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Hannah Nyznyk Christian
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #133278
We help clients identify and heal from the lasting effects of emotional manipulation, control, and invalidation. Therapy focuses on rebuilding trust in self and others.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Escondido, CA
Online in Escondido, CA
Jennifer Pudlo Therapy & Wellness Consulting
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Emotional abuse can leave lasting wounds, causing you to question your worth, trust your own judgment, and feel trapped in patterns of fear, shame, or self-doubt. In a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space, we'll work together to process your experiences, rebuild your sense of self, and develop healthy boundaries that support lasting healing. My goal is to help you regain confidence, reconnect with your inner strength, and create relationships grounded in respect, safety, and authenticity.
16 Years Experience
Online in Escondido, CA (Online Only)
Jeanette Abney
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
Emotional and Verbal Abuse can leave lasting scars. I have many years of assisting individuals to help them heal from the trauma of emotional and verbal abuse.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Escondido, CA
Online in Escondido, CA
Dr. Divya Kakaiya Healthy Within
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ph. D M.S. BCN-L
Emotional abuse leaves no visible scars — but it rewires the brain profoundly, embedding patterns of hypervigilance, shame, and self-doubt into the nervous system's default settings.
Neurofeedback reaches where talk therapy alone sometimes cannot, retraining the dysregulated arousal patterns that keep survivors locked in chronic threat responses long after the abuse has ended — restoring a neurological sense of safety the brain stopped believing was possible.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Escondido, CA
Whole Wellness Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Emotional abuse can take such a toll on a persons life, self-esteem, and overall wellbeing. Emotionally abusive relationships can cause a person to question themselves, and everyone around them, which can be extremely isolating, lonely, and scary. Emotional wounds tend to cut even deeper than physical wounds can. It is so important when in an emotionally abusive relationship, or in recovery of one, that we have an ample amount of support, encouragement and perspective on the situation. Our therapists can offer a variety of support to clients in and out of emotionally abusive relationships, and help uncover the root of those who are drawn to these types of relationships, and to those who find themselves contributing to creating them.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Escondido, CA
Online in Escondido, CA
Stephanie Sandoval - COLLECTIVE SPACE THERAPY
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Emotional abuse is hard to recognize. Do you feel small and powerless in a relationship? Do you need a safe space to talk about your current situation? With extensive training and experience working in a Los Angeles-based group practice and a comprehensive residential addiction treatment center, my specializations include expertise in Emotional Abuse Therapy. I offer a 15 min free consultation, feel free to reach out to see if we're a good fit!
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Escondido, CA
Online in Escondido, CA
Matthew Bishop
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctorate in Behavioral Health Leadership
Emotional abuse leaves scars that aren’t visible but are deeply felt. Therapy can help clients rebuild trust in themselves, understand what healthy love looks like, and develop tools to recognize and protect their boundaries in the future.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Escondido, CA
Online in Escondido, CA
Patricia Fahmy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
If you've experienced emotional abuse, you may find yourself constantly second-guessing yourself, questioning your perceptions, walking on eggshells, or feeling like you've lost confidence in who you are.
Even after the relationship ends, the effects often remain.
Many survivors struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, anxiety, difficulty trusting others, and feeling disconnected from themselves.
I help you rebuild your sense of self, strengthen boundaries, process painful experiences, and begin to feel safe, confident, and empowered again.
7 Years Experience
Online in Escondido, CA (Online Only)
Allen Shamon
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I help survivors understand the dynamics of emotional abuse, including how manipulation, gaslighting, and other tactics are used to exert control and power over them. By recognizing and naming the abusive behaviors, survivors can begin to dismantle the internalized beliefs and self-blame that often accompany emotional abuse.
6 Years Experience
Online in Escondido, CA (Online Only)
Dr. Jen Bachtold
Psychologist, Ph.D., Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor-II (CADC-II), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Specialist in Anger Management
By providing compassionate and confidential support, I aim to help you reclaim your life from the effects of emotional abuse. Whether you are currently experiencing abuse or working on recovery, I am here to support you every step of the way with understanding, respect, and professional care.
11 Years Experience
Online in Escondido, CA (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse therapists in Escondido, CA Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Escondido, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $211 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (62%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (48%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (42%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 62% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 37% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 73% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Men |
| 38% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |