Emotional Abuse therapists in San Marcos, CA
Browse Emotional Abuse therapists in San Marcos, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Jennifer Pudlo Therapy & Wellness Consulting
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Emotional abuse can leave lasting wounds, causing you to question your worth, trust your own judgment, and feel trapped in patterns of fear, shame, or self-doubt. In a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space, we'll work together to process your experiences, rebuild your sense of self, and develop healthy boundaries that support lasting healing. My goal is to help you regain confidence, reconnect with your inner strength, and create relationships grounded in respect, safety, and authenticity.
16 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA (Online Only)
Hannah Nyznyk Christian
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #133278
We help clients identify and heal from the lasting effects of emotional manipulation, control, and invalidation. Therapy focuses on rebuilding trust in self and others.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Marcos, CA
Online in San Marcos, CA
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 San Marcos, CA
Online in San Marcos, CA
Dr. Divya Kakaiya Healthy Within
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ph. D M.S. BCN-L
Emotional abuse leaves no visible scars — but it rewires the brain profoundly, embedding patterns of hypervigilance, shame, and self-doubt into the nervous system's default settings.
Neurofeedback reaches where talk therapy alone sometimes cannot, retraining the dysregulated arousal patterns that keep survivors locked in chronic threat responses long after the abuse has ended — restoring a neurological sense of safety the brain stopped believing was possible.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Marcos, CA
Whole Wellness Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Emotional abuse can take such a toll on a persons life, self-esteem, and overall wellbeing. Emotionally abusive relationships can cause a person to question themselves, and everyone around them, which can be extremely isolating, lonely, and scary. Emotional wounds tend to cut even deeper than physical wounds can. It is so important when in an emotionally abusive relationship, or in recovery of one, that we have an ample amount of support, encouragement and perspective on the situation. Our therapists can offer a variety of support to clients in and out of emotionally abusive relationships, and help uncover the root of those who are drawn to these types of relationships, and to those who find themselves contributing to creating them.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Marcos, CA
Online in San Marcos, CA
Stephanie Sandoval - COLLECTIVE SPACE THERAPY
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Emotional abuse is hard to recognize. Do you feel small and powerless in a relationship? Do you need a safe space to talk about your current situation? With extensive training and experience working in a Los Angeles-based group practice and a comprehensive residential addiction treatment center, my specializations include expertise in Emotional Abuse Therapy. I offer a 15 min free consultation, feel free to reach out to see if we're a good fit!
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Marcos, CA
Online in San Marcos, CA
Empowered Path Clinical Counseling, PC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, MA, CBIF, CAMS-II, CART, LMFT, AMFT, APCC
Emotional abuse can leave invisible wounds that affect self-esteem, trust, and emotional security. We provide a safe space to process these experiences, validate your feelings, and rebuild your sense of self-worth. Therapy focuses on empowerment, boundary-setting, and creating healthy emotional connections.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Marcos, CA
Online in San Marcos, CA
Patricia Fahmy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
If you've experienced emotional abuse, you may find yourself constantly second-guessing yourself, questioning your perceptions, walking on eggshells, or feeling like you've lost confidence in who you are.
Even after the relationship ends, the effects often remain.
Many survivors struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, anxiety, difficulty trusting others, and feeling disconnected from themselves.
I help you rebuild your sense of self, strengthen boundaries, process painful experiences, and begin to feel safe, confident, and empowered again.
7 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA (Online Only)
Ross Kellogg, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Emotional abuse can cause significant harm to an individuals sense of self and make one's identity feel fragmented. Psychodynamic approaches including Internal Family Systems and Object Relations therapy can effectively bring the support needed to repair the effects of emotional abuse.
12 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA (Online Only)
Saralee Kramer Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I help women who have experienced, or are currently experiencing emotional abuse in a romantic relationship learn how to set good boundaries, increase self esteem, and heal from the abuse. These strategies show my clients their value, and improves their confidence so they can go on to create a healthy relationship.
26 Years Experience
Online in San Marcos, CA (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse therapists in San Marcos, CA Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in San Marcos, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (48%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (43%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 27% |
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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| 42% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 36% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 73% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Men |
| 40% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |