Emotional Abuse therapists in Myrtle Grove, FL
Browse Emotional Abuse therapists in Myrtle Grove, Florida. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Rebeca Meléndez
Psychologist, PsyD, LMHC
Emotional abuse is one of the hardest forms of abuse to recognize as it can be subtle and insidious. As a result, it can be extremely hard to detect the signs.But it can also be overt and manipulative. Either way, emotional abuse can chip away at your self-esteem, and you can begin to doubt your perceptions and reality. In the end, you may feel trapped. You may tell yourself "it's not that bad" and minimize the other person's behavior because it doesn't involve physical assault, so you may not consider it abuse. However, everyone deserves to be treated with kindness and respect, including you. Realizing this can help you stop the emotional abuse cycle. As your therapist, I will guide you through your healing process and help you feel like yourself again, strong, assertive, resilient and empowered.
19 Years Experience
Online in Myrtle Grove, FL
Emotional Abuse
Jami Saperstein Counseling, LLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
I help nclients heal from the deep, invisible wounds of emotional abuse. Whether you have experienced gaslighting, manipulation, control, or constant criticism-in a romantic relationship, family system, or workplace-emotional abuse can leave you feeling confused, depleted, and disconnected from your own voice. In our work together, I providea validating, non-judgemental space where you can untangle the trauma, rebuild your sense of self, and learn to set healthy boundaries without guilt. Healing is possible and you don't have to do it alone.
13 Years Experience
Online in Myrtle Grove, FL (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
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 Myrtle Grove, FL (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Joe Rustum
Psychologist, PsyD, License Psychologist
I help clients process the impact of emotional abuse, including criticism, manipulation, gaslighting, control, invalidation, and patterns that have caused them to question themselves or lose confidence. In therapy, we work on understanding what happened, rebuilding self-trust, strengthening boundaries, and reducing the guilt, shame, anxiety, or confusion that can follow emotionally harmful relationships. My goal is to help clients feel clearer, more grounded, and more confident in their ability to protect their well-being.
9 Years Experience
Online in Myrtle Grove, FL
Emotional Abuse
Lisa C. Holder
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Emotional abuse can be debilitating and hard to identify. It comes in many forms such as demeaning comments, fits of anger by your partner, hostile communication styles, lack of validation, to name just a few. If you have suffered from emotional abuse and want to learn how to identify it, adopt healthy coping skills and recover, please reach out to me.
28 Years Experience
Online in Myrtle Grove, FL
Emotional Abuse therapists in Myrtle Grove, FL Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Myrtle Grove, FL average 16 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (46%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (43%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 54% | Men |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Military / Veterans |
| 39% | Hispanic / Latino |