Emotional Abuse therapists in Saint Johns, FL
Browse Emotional Abuse therapists in Saint Johns, Florida. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Emotional Abuse
Platinum Coast Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Debra and Romeo are dedicated counselors specializing in emotional abuse therapy, offering a compassionate and understanding environment for healing. They recognize the deep and often hidden scars left by emotional abuse, and are committed to helping you regain your sense of self-worth and inner strength. With their expert guidance, they provide personalized strategies to identify patterns of abuse, rebuild confidence, and establish healthy boundaries. In a safe, non-judgmental space, Debra and Romeo support you in processing your experiences, breaking free from the cycle of pain, and rediscovering your voice. They are here to walk with you on the path to recovery, empowering you to create a life filled with respect, safety, and self-love.
11 Years Experience
Online in Saint Johns, 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 Saint Johns, FL (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Carolyn Murphy, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Counseling Psychology
I have many years of experience working with clients who have experienced emotional abuse (and/or other types of abuse) in their relationships. Many people in this situation find it extremely beneficial to work with a therapist to help them cope as best they can with the trauma they have been experiencing and help navigate the paths they would like to take to move forward in their lives. I believe that the quality of the therapist/client relationship is paramount to our work together, and because of this I highly encourage you to choose a therapist that feels like a "good fit" for you. I always start with an initial consultation appointment where I can learn more about your background and reasons for seeking therapy, answer any questions you may have, and then plan together from there. Starting therapy can feel daunting or overwhelming for many people, so it is important that we work at a pace that feels comfortable to you. My approach to therapy is interactive and supportive, with an overall goal of increasing self-awareness and coping skills to help promote the kind of changes that you would like to see.
36 Years Experience
Online in Saint Johns, FL
Emotional Abuse
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 Saint Johns, FL (Online Only)
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 Saint Johns, FL
Emotional Abuse therapists in Saint Johns, FL Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Saint Johns, FL 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) (46%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (42%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Accept insurance
46%
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
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 57% | Men |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Military / Veterans |
| 39% | Hispanic / Latino |