Emotional Abuse therapists in Florida Ridge, Florida FL
Browse Emotional Abuse therapists in Florida Ridge. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
April Bieber
Licensed Professional Counselor, CMHC, CPC, LCPC, LMHC, LPC, LPC-MHS, QS (FL)
Emotional abuse leaves deep, invisible wounds. I help clients recognize toxic patterns, rebuild their self-esteem, and create healthy boundaries that support healing and empowerment.
17 Years Experience
Online in Florida Ridge, FL Florida (Online Only)
Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
Emotional Abuse: Reclaiming Your Reality
Healing the Invisible Wounds of the Soul
Emotional abuse is often a "silent" trauma. Because there are no physical scars, survivors frequently find themselves trapped in a cycle of self-doubt, wondering if they are "too sensitive" or if the harm is "all in their head." In my practice, I provide a courageous and affirming space to name the harm, validate your experience, and begin the work of deconstructing the psychological "fog" of abuse.
The Anatomy of Emotional Harm
Emotional abuse is a systematic erosion of a person's sense of self. We work together to identify and heal from patterns of:
Gaslighting & Reality Disturbance: Addressing the profound confusion and overwhelm that occurs when your perception of truth is constantly undermined.
The "Fawn" Response: Understanding why your nervous system may have defaulted to people-pleasing or self-silencing as a survival strategy to avoid conflict.
Chronic Burnout & Shut Down: Healing the exhaustion that comes from living in a state of constant hyper-vigilance, always waiting for the "other shoe to drop."
A Clinical Path to Restoration
With over 20 years of experience, I use a trauma-informed, systemic approach to help you rebuild:
EMDR for Traumatic Memories: We use EMDR to process the specific "stuck" moments of verbal or emotional assault that continue to trigger rejection sensitivity or fear in your current life.
Attachment Repair: We explore how the "system" of the relationship functioned and work to rebuild your attachment to your own intuition and boundaries.
Spiritual & Systemic Deconstruction: For those coming out of high-control religious or social systems, we address the specific ways that power and "divine" authority may have been used as tools of emotional control.
Breaking the Silence
I have an extensive background in working with healers, pastors, and leaders who have experienced emotional abuse within their professional or personal systems. Whether you are currently in the relationship or are years into your "after," you deserve a space that is curious, brave, and entirely yours.
Healing is not just about leaving the situation; it is about returning to yourself.
21 Years Experience
Online in Florida Ridge, FL Florida (Online Only)
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with adults who have been in relationships where their feelings, needs, or perceptions were dismissed, minimized, or used against them. Emotional abuse can be subtle and hard to name, especially when the relationship also included care, love, or periods of calm. You might relate to feeling confused about what was “real,” wondering if you were too sensitive or overreacting, replaying conversations in your head, or changing your behavior to avoid criticism, withdrawal, or the silent treatment. For many people, these patterns started young, in families where you had to stay tuned in to other people’s moods, keep the peace, or be “easy” so things didn’t get worse. Experiences like this can leave a long imprint: second‑guessing yourself, feeling responsible for other people’s emotions, bracing for criticism even when nothing is wrong, or working hard to stay acceptable so conflict doesn’t escalate. You may find yourself feeling small in relationships, even when you are competent and grounded in other areas of your life. Over time, these patterns can shape your sense of self, your nervous system, and what you believe you are allowed to expect from others. In our work together, we make space for what you went through and how it lives in your body and relationships now, and we explore what it means to move forward with more clarity, self‑trust, and choice.
26 Years Experience
Online in Florida Ridge, FL Florida
Awaken Wellness Center, Inc.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Emotional abuse can leave you doubting your own reality, worth, or voice. We meet you where you are, using IFS to help you reconnect with your own truth beneath the doubt, and Brainspotting to process the trauma at its root — so you can begin to trust yourself again.
27 Years Experience
Online in Florida Ridge, FL Florida (Online Only)
Ashley Mason
Counselor/Therapist, CMHC, LMHC
Emotional abuse — especially from a narcissistic partner or parent — can leave you questioning your worth, your memories, and even your sanity. Many of my clients grew up with criticism, manipulation, or constant blame, and later found themselves repeating those painful patterns in adult relationships. In therapy, I help you untangle the confusion, recognize the ways you’ve been controlled, and separate your true self from the voice of the abuser. Over time, you can rebuild confidence, set boundaries without guilt, and begin to trust your own feelings again.
15 Years Experience
Online in Florida Ridge, FL Florida (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse therapists in Florida Ridge, Florida Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Florida Ridge, Florida average 16 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (48%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (44%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 59% | Men |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Military / Veterans |
| 40% | Hispanic / Latino |