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Emotional Abuse therapists in Irvine, CA

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Irvine, California therapist: Barry Ross, psychologist
Emotional Abuse

Barry Ross

Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a psychologist, marriage family therapist, bioenergetic analyst, and psychoanalyst with more than 30 years of clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, and marital couples. I am skilled in helping a person to feel understood and related to in a new and helpful way.  
42 Years Experience
In-Person in Irvine, CA 92606
Online in Irvine, CA
Irvine, California therapist: Marley Cote, marriage and family therapist
Emotional Abuse

Marley Cote

Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Emotional abuse and neglect are often not given the weight they deserve. For many of my clients who have endured several forms of abuse, it is oftentimes the emotional abuse that stays with them for years. Emotional abuse can cut the sense of yourself, your self-esteem, and your self-worth. The impact of this is significant, often limiting career opportunities, relationships with self and others, and emotional experiences. If you have survived emotional abuse and/or neglect, it is possible to finally heal these wounds and find yourself again.  
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Irvine, CA 92612
Online in Irvine, CA
Los Angeles, California therapist: David Sudyka, marriage and family therapist
Emotional Abuse

David Sudyka

Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Experiencing emotional abuse can leave you feeling confused, drained, and unsure of your own thoughts or feelings. It can impact your self esteem and the way you relate to others. In therapy we will process what you have been through, rebuild your sense of self, and work on setting healthier boundaries. The goal is to help you feel more confident, more secure, and more in control of your relationships.  
4 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA (Online Only)
Newport Beach, California therapist: Emma Esper, marriage and family therapist
Emotional Abuse

Emma Esper

Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Emotional abuse can be one of the most detrimental things to endure and can cause significant conflict within individuals, couples, and families. However, this is also an area of abuse that often does not get addressed. It is often rationalized away. I am here to validate the hurtful impacts of emotional abuse, help victims to find their voice, process feelings of guilt and shame, and to help make repairs.  
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Irvine, CA
Online in Irvine, CA
Laguna Niguel, California therapist: Rising Pines Counseling Services, licensed clinical social worker
Emotional Abuse

Rising Pines Counseling Services

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I support individuals healing from emotional or psychological abuse. Therapy provides a safe space to rebuild trust, strengthen self-esteem, and process experiences that may have left lasting emotional impacts.  
11 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA (Online Only)
Costa Mesa, California therapist: Micha Noble, MA, pre-licensed professional
Emotional Abuse

Micha Noble, MA

Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
What if we could see the broken pieces of ourselves and view them with compassion? What if we saw our scars as marks of courage and resiliency? The journey towards wholeness includes accepting each part of ourselves--the part that is joyful, the part that laughs, the part that hurts, the part that feels empty.  
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Irvine, CA
Online in Irvine, CA
Oceanside, California therapist: Jeanette Abney, marriage and family therapist
Emotional Abuse

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 Irvine, CA
Online in Irvine, CA
Yorba Linda, California therapist: New Beginnings Christian Counseling, marriage and family therapist
Emotional Abuse

New Beginnings Christian Counseling

Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Emotional therapy helps you understand, process, and heal from the full range of human feelings—whether it’s sadness, anger, fear, shame, or joy. Often, unresolved emotions from past experiences or trauma can shape how we respond to life today. In therapy, we create a safe, compassionate space to explore these emotions, uncover their roots, and develop healthy ways to express and regulate them. Integrating evidence-based techniques with Christ-centered support, emotional therapy empowers you to gain clarity, resilience, and a deeper connection with yourself and others.  
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Irvine, CA
Online in Irvine, CA
Long Beach, California therapist: Freestyle Supervision and EMDR Group LLC, counselor/therapist
Emotional Abuse

Freestyle Supervision and EMDR Group LLC

Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S, LEP, NCC, APCC, AMFT, ASW, NCC
Healing from emotional abuse requires a safe, validating environment to untangle the effects of gaslighting and manipulation. We use trauma-rooted care to help you reclaim your voice, rebuild your self-esteem, and establish healthy boundaries.  
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Irvine, CA
Online in Irvine, CA
Long Beach, California therapist: LaTianna Williams, Therapy, Sexology, and Holistic Tantra, marriage and family therapist
Emotional Abuse

LaTianna Williams, Therapy, Sexology, and Holistic Tantra

Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CTRS, ABS
Emotional Abuse Recovery: Emotional abuse can leave invisible wounds that affect your confidence, trust, boundaries, and sense of self. You may find yourself second-guessing your reality, struggling with self-worth, feeling anxious in relationships, or carrying beliefs that were shaped by manipulation, criticism, or control. As a therapist, I help clients recognize the impact of emotional abuse and begin the process of reclaiming their voice, identity, and personal power. Together, we’ll challenge harmful patterns, strengthen boundaries, and rebuild trust in yourself and your instincts. Healing is not simply about leaving unhealthy dynamics behind. It’s about rediscovering who you are when fear, shame, and self-doubt no longer define your life.  
8 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA (Online Only)
Irvine is one of the wealthiest and most planned cities in the United States — anchored by UC Irvine and home to the regional headquarters of dozens of major corporations — with a therapy community shaped by the intersection of high-achievement academic culture, tech and finance sector burnout, and a large East Asian population that brings distinct cultural dimensions to help-seeking and mental health. The city's majority-minority population — with Chinese, Korean, Indian, and Iranian communities among the most prominent — drives strong demand for multilingual therapists who can work across multiple cultural frameworks. Hoag Hospital and the UCI Health system provide institutional mental health resources, with a well-established private practice community serving Irvine's planned residential villages. UCI's clinical psychology training program supplies a significant number of therapists to the broader Orange County ecosystem.

Emotional Abuse therapists in Irvine, California Statistics

Emotional Abuse therapists in Irvine, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $197 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Existential / Humanistic Therapy (49%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (47%).

Average years in practice

15 Years Experience

Average cost per session

$197

Accept insurance

44%

Offer sliding scale

57%

Gender ID

61% Female
28% Male
6% Non-Binary
5% Gender Fluid

Session Type

56% In Person and Online
42% Online Only
2% In Person Only

Top Treatment Approaches

69% Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
49% Existential / Humanistic Therapy
47% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
46% Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
46% Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
43% Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
43% Psychodynamic Therapy

Ages Served

99% Adult
72% Young Adult
65% Senior
59% Teen
33% Children

Client Focus

69% Women
57% LGBTQ+
53% Men
42% Hispanic / Latino
40% Military / Veterans