Emotional Abuse therapists in San Dimas, CA
Browse Emotional Abuse therapists in San Dimas, 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 San Dimas, CA (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Deborah Vinall
Counselor/Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Emotional abuse can quietly reshape how you see yourself and the world around you. Over time, criticism, manipulation, or invalidation can become internalized, making self-doubt, shame, or harsh inner voices feel like facts rather than the impact of harm.
From a trauma-informed perspective, these patterns are understandable responses to prolonged relational injury. In therapy, we work gently to untangle what was learned in order to survive from what truly belongs to you, supporting a reconnection with your own voice, worth, and inner clarity.
Using approaches such as EMDR, Brainspotting, and parts-based work, we address the emotional and nervous-system effects of emotional abuse at a pace that feels safe and respectful. This work also informs my writing, including Gaslighting: A Step-by-Step Recovery Guide to Heal from Emotional Abuse and Build Healthy Relationships. Healing is possible, and you are worthy of care, compassion, and support.
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Dimas, CA
Online in San Dimas, CA
Emotional Abuse
G. Roman Gupta, LCSW
Therapist, LCSW
I have been practicing for almost 20 years and I have a strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally aware, LGBTQ+ affirmative, sex positive, kink positive, poly affirming, feminist perspective. I have trained and practiced in a variety of treatment methods that offer us a variety of ways to meet your goals whether as an individual, couple, or family.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Dimas, CA
Online in San Dimas, CA
Emotional Abuse
Advanced Psychological Associates & Wellness Center
Psychologist, PsyD, Phd, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, Certified Hypnotist & Biofeedback Technician, Massage & Acupuncturist
Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential, and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Our practice style is goal oriented using numerous approaches.
24 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Dimas, 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
In-Person Near San Dimas, CA
Online in San Dimas, CA
Emotional Abuse
Mind Study Center
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, M.D., Ph.D.,
At Mind Study Center, we offer specialized therapy for individuals recovering from emotional abuse. Our compassionate, trauma-informed approach helps clients heal from the psychological impact of manipulation, control, and emotional harm. Through therapy, we support individuals in rebuilding self-esteem, setting healthy boundaries, and developing healthier relationships. Our goal is to empower survivors to regain control of their lives, heal emotionally, and move forward with confidence and resilience.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Dimas, CA
Online in San Dimas, CA
Emotional Abuse
Chelsea Sutter
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I provide therapy for individuals who have experienced emotional abuse, gaslighting, parentification, or chronic criticism. Our work will include understanding how these experiences have shaped your sense of self and relationships, reconnecting with your mind and body, and learning to recognize and honor your emotional needs. Using an Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach, we’ll work toward rebuilding self-trust and creating relationships and a life that align with your values.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Dimas, CA
Online in San Dimas, CA
Emotional Abuse
MindOverHealing Therapies
Hypnotherapist, CHt
Hypnotherapy can play a valuable role in the treatment of emotional abuse by helping individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. Through guided relaxation and suggestion, hypnotherapists assist clients in accessing subconscious memories and emotions linked to abuse, allowing them to reframe negative beliefs and regain a sense of self-worth. This approach can reduce anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and foster resilience, making it a supportive complement to traditional therapies for emotional abuse recovery.
3 Years Experience
Online in San Dimas, CA (Online Only)
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 San Dimas, CA (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Laura Anderson LPCC, Eff Shame Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Emotional abuse is insidious precisely because it leaves no visible marks — and because it works by making you question your own reality. The constant criticism, the gaslighting, the walking on eggshells, the slow erosion of your sense of self until you're not sure who you were before. It counts. It caused real harm. And it can be healed.
I work with survivors of emotional abuse from a trauma-informed, shame-free perspective using EMDR, Flash Technique, and approaches designed to get underneath the self-doubt and the internalized voices that aren't yours to carry anymore. We work to rebuild what was taken — your trust in yourself, your sense of worth, your ability to know what's real.
12 Years Experience
Online in San Dimas, CA (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse therapists in San Dimas, CA Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in San Dimas, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (47%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (43%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 28% |
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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| 41% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 38% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 37% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 74% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Men |
| 39% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |