Emotional Abuse therapists in Mountain View, CA
Browse Emotional Abuse therapists in Mountain View, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Mary Knoblock, DNH
Hypnotherapist, DNH, RTT Practitioner, Hypnotist, Holistic Naturopath Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
For emotional abuse, we choose the method that works best for you and create a safe a emotionally secure environment to help you process through the effects of emotional abuse. Many of the methods I use can help you find your inner calm, re-center and increase your self esteem and self worth.
11 Years Experience
Online in Mountain View, CA (Online Only)
J. Rosalyn Diehl
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPPC, LPC
Emotional abuse, especially narcissistic abuse, can be difficult to recognize and often leaves lasting effects on self-esteem, trust, and relationship patterns. These experiences may involve gaslighting, manipulation, chronic criticism, emotional invalidation, or feeling as though your needs and feelings are consistently minimized. Over time, you may find yourself questioning your perceptions, struggling with boundaries, or feeling unsure of your own needs. I help clients process these experiences, rebuild confidence and self-worth, and develop healthier, more secure ways of relating to themselves and others.
12 Years Experience
Online in Mountain View, CA (Online Only)
Russell Wilkie
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
The subtlety of emotional abuse is sometimes hard to see. Having studied it thoroughly, I know it very well and see it clearly and I coach others how to see it sooner. Getting out of a negative relationship, or the cycle of not seeing it, takes a good deal of understanding the nuances of what it is and how it happens. I can help you learn to see it earlier and get yourself out of bad situations sooner and set better boundaries so you don't get abused in the future.
34 Years Experience
Online in Mountain View, CA (Online Only)
Susanna La
Psychologist, Ph.D.
When we experience emotional abuse, we come up with creative ways of coping to try to get our needs met or even to disconnect from those needs. The creative coping strategies we develop as children tend to stay with us into adulthood, especially if we haven’t developed new coping skills. Without awareness of the impacts of our pain, we tend to replicate patterns of people pleasing, hyper-independence, perfectionism, lack of boundaries, and seeking emotionally unavailable/painful relationships.
13 Years Experience
Online in Mountain View, CA (Online Only)
Dr. Rebecca Scott, Psy.D
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Certified in Holistic Health
I can support patients who have history of emotional abuse and verbal abuse. I can provide CBT techniques and help foster self esteem and self confidence.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mountain View, CA
Online in Mountain View, CA
Mia Turner
Therapist, MA, RYT, ASDCS, LMFT, NPT-C, CMNCS, CMIP
Healing support for survivors of emotionally abusive, manipulative, coercive, controlling, narcissistic, psychologically harmful, or chronically invalidating relationships. These experiences often leave impacts that extend far beyond the relationship itself, shaping self-trust, identity, nervous system functioning, boundaries, self-worth, and one's relationship with reality.
Emotional abuse can gradually erode confidence in your own thoughts, feelings, perceptions, memories, instincts, and lived experiences. It may show up as chronic self-doubt, people-pleasing, hypervigilance, walking on eggshells, perfectionism, difficulty trusting yourself, over-explaining, self-silencing, emotional overwhelm, dissociation, chronic guilt, difficulty identifying your needs, or feeling disconnected from your own voice and inner knowing. Many of these responses reflect the intelligence of a nervous system that learned to adapt to unpredictability, criticism, manipulation, invalidation, coercion, or emotional unsafety.
This work explores not only what happened within the relationship, but also the ways those experiences may continue to live within the body, nervous system, beliefs, relationships, and sense of self. Attention is given to the influence of attachment experiences, family systems, culture, gender, spirituality, trauma, internalized narratives, and the survival strategies that may have helped you navigate difficult relational environments. Particular care is given to understanding how emotional abuse intersects with neurodivergence, disability, chronic illness, race, culture, sexuality, and other identities that may have shaped vulnerability, coping, and meaning-making.
My approach integrates EMDR, somatic therapy, mindfulness, polyvagal-informed practices, attachment-focused therapy, parts work and Internal Family Systems (IFS), neuropsychotherapy, expressive arts, narrative therapy, and liberation-oriented healing. Therapy may include exploring patterns of protection, reconnecting with bodily wisdom and intuition, strengthening boundaries, processing traumatic experiences, understanding attachment wounds, reclaiming agency, and developing a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
Healing is not approached as becoming less sensitive, more agreeable, or simply "moving on." It is often about reclaiming trust in your own experiences, reconnecting with your body's signals, honoring your needs and emotions, unlearning harmful messages you may have internalized, and creating enough safety for your voice, boundaries, values, and authentic self to take up space again. The goal is not simply to recover from what happened, but to cultivate relationships with yourself and others that are grounded in mutual respect, authenticity, consent, reciprocity, and care.
10 Years Experience
Online in Mountain View, CA (Online Only)
Lisa Abdilova Andresen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
What if it's precisely because you're smart, caring, and accommodating that you've been targeted by manipulative people? It's not your fault that people can be untrustworthy, self-serving, harsh, and insensitive.
Narcissists and Sociopaths represent 2% of the population, and they often have children. Growing up with highly critical, emotionally unavailable parents, who may have been caught up in their own mental health challenges, addictions, or abusive relationships can be considered traumatic.
People who've survived narcissistic abuse, upbringings without empathy, or a relentless break-down of your ego can still be successful high-achievers and entrepreneurs. Even after trying everything you can to keep the peace, please them, what if you still feel unsupported by your loved ones?
I specialize in the links between trauma and achievement, as well as family estrangement. Gradually, you'll learn that your preferences and needs matter too. We'll identify your triggers, practice self-regulation strategies, and develop tools for you to connect with your self-worth, establish a sense of safety, and identify trustworthy people.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mountain View, CA
Online in Mountain View, CA
Erin Powers
Counselor/Therapist, APCC 9590
I have experience working with clients who have dealt with emotional abuse. I utilize various modalities to support you in overcoming the negative effects/trauma of such experiences.
6 Years Experience
Online in Mountain View, CA (Online Only)
Abigail (Abi) Zarate Ramsay
Pre-Licensed Professional, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee
I help survivors of emotional abuse recognize harmful patterns, heal from gaslighting and control, and rebuild self-trust, boundaries, and safer, more supportive relationships.
0 Years Experience
Online in Mountain View, CA (Online Only)
Lisa Paer
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, EMDR Certified
Emotional abuse can have a profound impact on your self-worth, confidence, and happiness. It can cause you to feel worthless, hopeless, isolated, or trapped. You may also suffer from anxiety, depression, or PTSD. I can help you heal from the trauma of emotional abuse and regain your sense of self. My approach is based on a technique called EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is a method that can help you process challenging experiences and reduce their negative impact on your present and future. It can help you feel more empowered, assertive, and optimistic. I’m a caring and non-judgmental therapist who will create a safe and supportive space for you to work through your trauma, establish healthy boundaries, and enhance your well-being.
11 Years Experience
Online in Mountain View, CA (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse therapists in Mountain View, CA Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Mountain View, CA average 14 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (62%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (48%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (43%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 4% |
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 Treatment Approaches
| 62% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 39% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 39% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Women |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 49% | Men |
| 39% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |