Emotional Abuse therapists in San Luis Obispo, California CA
Browse Emotional Abuse therapists in San Luis Obispo. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Emotional Abuse
Christina Dee
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A. LMFT
Psychological/emotional abuse, betrayal trauma, coercive control and neglect are often not given the weight they deserve.Emotional abuse can be subtle and deeply damaging, leaving invisible scars that affect your self-worth and relationships. 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. I will help you untangle the complexities of your experiences, develop healthy boundaries, and restore self-esteem.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California
Emotional Abuse
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 San Luis Obispo, CA California (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 San Luis Obispo, CA California
Emotional Abuse
Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist
We work with clients who express issues or concerns with Emotional Abuse Therapy.
10 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California
Emotional Abuse
Bruce Howard
Psychologist, PhD
Please see website
43 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA California
Emotional Abuse therapists in San Luis Obispo, California Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in San Luis Obispo, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (48%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (45%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
55%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
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
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 45% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 43% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 42% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 39% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 70% | Women |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 49% | Men |
| 39% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |