Emotional Abuse therapists in Simi Valley, California CA
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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
In-Person Near Simi Valley, CA
Online in Simi Valley, CA California
Sloane Fabricius
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Supervisor
My hope and intent is for you to feel heard, seen, supported and hopeful about you and your circumstances. Van Gogh said it best, "I feel there is nothing more truly artistic than loving people." Our creative collaboration will equip you in getting your needs met in healthy ways.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Simi Valley, CA
Online in Simi Valley, CA California
Faith Szalay
Psychologist, Psy.D, M.A.
Sometimes it is difficult to discern emotional abuse when people find themselves mired in this situation. It is really critical to be able to safely establish a new perspective. Through the therapeutic alliance we can cultivate new tools and possibilities to change this painful dynamic.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Simi Valley, CA
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We help survivors of emotional abuse rebuild self-trust, boundaries, and confidence. Therapy focuses on recognizing unhealthy patterns and healing relational trauma.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Simi Valley, CA
Online in Simi Valley, CA California
Elizabeth Nims
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
I help clients heal from emotional abuse and learn to develop compassionate and kind self-talk, reshaping how they feel about themselves after experiencing severe emotional abuse.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Simi Valley, CA
Online in Simi Valley, CA California
Dr. Claudia Eskenazi
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, ATR-BC
My private practice has been established for over 30 years and focuses on the unique needs of every adult, child and family that I see. Therapy is about helping you understand yourself better, solve problems that have effected your relationships and work and to help enhance your life in many ways.
36 Years Experience
In-Person Near Simi Valley, CA
Layla Ashley Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Emotional abuse can erode self-worth through patterns of criticism, manipulation, or control. I help you identify these dynamics, rebuild self-confidence, and restore a sense of personal agency.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Simi Valley, CA
Online in Simi Valley, CA California
Dr. George Lough
Psychologist, Ph.D., S.E.P.
Processing difficult life experiences from your past that affect you negatively today can free you to be your true self.
48 Years Experience
Online in Simi Valley, CA California (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 Simi Valley, CA California (Online Only)
Nicole Bermensolo
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., AMFT
Are you sick of being told you're crazy? Well, I'm here to tell you that you're not. Emotionally abusive people in our lives use manipulation, gaslighting, and other tactics to gain power and control. Whether it was at the hands of a narcissistic parent or abusive partner, I specialize in helping clients overcome trauma resulting from interpersonal relationships. I am living proof that you can heal and recover from emotional abuse to live a rich and fulfilling life on your terms.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Simi Valley, CA
Online in Simi Valley, CA California
Simi Valley is a Ventura County suburb long ranked among America's safest cities, home to many first responders, law enforcement families, and aerospace workers, with the Reagan Presidential Library on its hills. Mental health needs include first-responder occupational stress — a population notoriously reluctant to seek help — family and adolescent pressures, and wildfire-season anxiety shared across the region. Local practices and the LA-Ventura provider market serve the community.
Emotional Abuse therapists in Simi Valley, California Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Simi Valley, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (49%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (45%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
55%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 45% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 45% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 39% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 54% | Teen |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 66% | Women |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Men |
| 38% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |