Emotional Abuse therapists in Chicago, Illinois IL
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Emotional Abuse
Mun & Mind Therapy PLLC
Psychologist
Emotional abuse can leave lasting wounds that affect self-worth, trust, and relationships. Because emotional abuse is often subtle or normalized within families, cultures, or relationships, many individuals struggle to recognize its impact. Therapy provides a space to process these experiences, establish healthy boundaries, rebuild confidence, and develop a stronger sense of self.
2 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Allyson Stephens
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
Emotional abuse can also be a hard cycle to break. I think it is important to come from a non-judgemental lens and understand what is going on. I provide support and help you understand on how to help yourself through emotional abuse. I use trauma informed interventions like IFS, EMDR, and Somatic Therapy.
8 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
In supporting patients who have experienced emotional abuse, I provide a safe and validating environment for them to explore their feelings and experiences. Through therapy, we work together to process the impact of emotional abuse on their self-esteem, sense of worth, and overall well-being. I offer validation, helping patients recognize that their experiences are real and valid. We explore coping strategies to manage the emotional aftermath of abuse, such as setting boundaries, building self-confidence, and developing healthy relationships. Additionally, I provide education about emotional abuse dynamics and help patients identify and challenge any distorted beliefs or negative patterns that may have resulted from the abuse. My goal is to empower patients to heal from the effects of emotional abuse, regain their sense of agency and self-worth, and move forward in their lives with resilience and strength.
5 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Sarah Jeziorski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, ATR, EMDR-Certified
Emotional abuse can leave deep, invisible wounds that affect how you see yourself and relate to others. Through EMDR, somatic awareness, Art therapy, and relational support, I help clients heal from past harm, rebuild self-trust, and reclaim their voice and sense of self worth.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60647
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Emotional Abuse
Maggie Reynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, EMDR Certified, NCC
Emotional abuse can leave lasting wounds that no one can see, but you feel every day. It often leads to self-doubt, feeling “never good enough,” second-guessing yourself, and living on edge trying to keep others happy. I know from personal experience how confusing and painful it can be to make sense of what you lived through, what you were told about yourself, and how you were treated. Healing is possible. In therapy, we’ll work to understand the dynamics of emotional abuse, why it happens, and how it impacts your nervous system, identity, and relationships. Most importantly, we’ll focus on helping you reclaim your voice, rebuild self-trust, and set boundaries that support healthier connections moving forward.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60611
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Andrew Bingman
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PsyD
Many clients who have experienced emotional abuse will internalize abusive messages about themselves, resulting in low self-esteem and a reduced sense of self-worth. I work with clients to help identify the source of harmful beliefs they hold about themselves and to help foster and develop an alternative view of themselves that is affirming and empowering.
15 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Jason Herr
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I support individuals who have experienced emotional or psychological abuse in relationships, families, or other environments. Drawing on extensive clinical experience working with trauma, personality dynamics, and complex relational patterns in both community mental health and private practice, I help clients rebuild self-worth, strengthen boundaries, and process the lasting impact of manipulation and control. My approach is compassionate, empowering, and trauma-informed, providing a clear path toward healing, confidence, and healthier relationships.
16 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Everlight recovery
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, spiritual certified, D.D.I.V, D.H.L
Emotional abuse can leave deep, invisible wounds — confusion, self-doubt, anxiety, and a lingering sense that you’re “too much” or “not enough.” Whether it happened in a past relationship, family dynamic, or is still ongoing, therapy can help you untangle the pain and rebuild your sense of self.
Together, we’ll work to recognize harmful patterns, set healthy boundaries, and reconnect with your inner strength — without shame, judgment, or pressure.
6 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Rachel Miller
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Emotional abuse can be subtle, confusing, and deeply damaging over time. I work with individuals and couples to identify harmful patterns and power dynamics, name what has been happening, and understand the impact on self-worth and the relationship. My approach supports accountability, boundary-setting, repair, and more intentional, respectful ways of relating moving forward.
9 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Pavan Prasad
Psychiatrist, M.D.
Dr. Prasad specializes in treating mood disorders and Adult ADHD . He use a holistic approach, treating the full person rather than just symptoms. Dr. Prasad helps to treat treat mood, self-esteem, and concentration problems, as well as working with more diffuse issues around identity, interpersonal
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60611
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
Abuse comes in all shapes and forms. However, mistreatment by others and emotional abuse can have insidious consequences regarding how we feel about ourselves and the world around us.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60607
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Emotional Abuse
Jaylan Abd Elrahman
Psychologist, PhD
What an honor it is to be a supportive companion on your path to deeper wellness! I see therapy as a process wherein people can grow a more honest connection with themselves, learn and practice hope-generating perspectives and skills in their lives and stretch their imaginations for how to lovingly create a future that feels meaningful and liberating!
Dr. Jay works with adolescents and adults who:
* Struggle to manage the stresses of daily life and experience emotional distress, depression, grief and/or anxiety
* Are survivors of complex trauma, interpersonal, generational and/or collective trauma
* Yearn to clarify purpose in life, often exploring existential, spiritual, and identity-based questions
* Seek a space to dream beyond the moment they are in to create new futures for themselves and those they love
* Values justice-oriented, compassionate, and creative relational care
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60608
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Emotional Abuse
XaHara A. MeGod
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, R-DMT, CPT
Healing from emotional abuse requires reclaiming your voice, reality, and sense of self. I provide a safe, affirming space to name what happened without judgment. Using trauma-informed, culturally centered therapy, we’ll untangle gaslighting, rebuild trust in your perceptions, and restore your ability to set boundaries and feel worthy of respect.
8 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Lincoln Park Psychology, Inc
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologists, LCPC, LPC, LCSW, LSW, CADC, AMFT
Abuse can sometimes go unidentified for long periods of time, even by the victim. Not only can this impact levels of safety and trust in others and the world, but it can also impact how one trusts the self to make decisions and grasp reality. As is human nature, we develop mechanisms to help us survive trauma, which is a wonderful human ability. However, delineating between reality, survival responses, typical emotional needs, etc can be daunting once one has experienced and reacted to a trauma. We are here to help you create your own sense of safety and promote a true understanding of the self through mind-body awareness (where appropriate).
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60657
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Chicago's size and diversity mean therapists here cover an exceptionally wide range of specialties, with strong representation in trauma, anxiety, depression, and cultural identity work across the city's distinct neighborhoods. The South and West Sides experience community-level trauma tied to violence and systemic inequity, driving particular demand for therapists who specialize in PTSD, grief, and resilience-focused work. The city is home to Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine, and the University of Chicago Medicine, with a large independent practice community concentrated in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, and the Loop. Chicago also has robust bilingual therapy communities serving its large Spanish-speaking, Polish, and Mandarin-speaking populations.
Emotional Abuse therapists in Chicago, Illinois Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Chicago, Illinois average 18 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (45%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (41%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 41% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 41% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 41% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 56% | Men |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |
| 35% | Hispanic / Latino |