Emotional Abuse therapists in Porterville, CA
Browse Emotional Abuse therapists in Porterville, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Porterville, CA (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Kristin Robert
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
Emotional abuse is not simply conflict, poor communication, or a relationship in which both people occasionally cause harm. It is a pattern that uses criticism, humiliation, intimidation, withdrawal, blame, manipulation, or control to gradually erode another person’s trust in their own perceptions. Over time, the person may become hypervigilant, apologetic, isolated, and increasingly focused on preventing the next reaction, often mistaking survival strategies for personal weakness. Therapy involves naming the pattern without minimizing or manufacturing shared blame, restoring confidence in one’s reality, rebuilding boundaries and agency, and creating a plan for emotional and physical safety when needed. Understanding the person causing harm may provide context, but it does not excuse the impact or replace accountability.
3 Years Experience
Online in Porterville, CA
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
Online in Porterville, CA
Emotional Abuse
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 Porterville, CA (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
PBA Psychology Group, Inc.
Psychologist, Clinical and Forensic Psychology
We have expertise in working with interpersonal violence. We are here to help you manage the significant challenges in a relationship with IPV and assist you on issues of safety and restructuring your boundaries as you move through the process.
30 Years Experience
Online in Porterville, CA
Emotional Abuse therapists in Porterville, CA Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Porterville, CA average 14 years of experience and charge around $215 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (60%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (48%), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (42%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 26% |
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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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 60% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 42% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 51% | Teen |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 72% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Men |
| 38% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |