Emotional Abuse therapists in Melrose Park, Illinois IL
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Emotional Abuse
Integrative Health & Healing
Treatment Center, Functional Wellness, Family Medicine, Mental Health and Addiction Medicine
We have an integrative approach to physical and mental wellness including addiction disorders. We offer Cervical cancer screening and breast exams.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Melrose Park, IL
Online in Melrose Park, IL Illinois
Emotional Abuse
Margo Tirado MA LCPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Emotional abuse can be hard to name, especially when there are no visible scars and the harm unfolded slowly over time. Many people come to therapy feeling confused, doubting themselves, or wondering if they’re “overreacting.” In our work together, I offer a steady, nonjudgmental space where your experiences are taken seriously and your reality is respected. We focus on helping you make sense of what happened, rebuild trust in your perceptions, and understand the emotional patterns that may still be lingering in your body and relationships.
Therapy for emotional abuse is not about pushing you to relive the past or rushing you toward forgiveness. It’s about restoring your sense of self. Gently and at your pace, we work on strengthening boundaries, easing shame, and reconnecting you with your inner voice. As clarity grows, many clients find they feel more grounded, more confident, and better able to choose relationships that feel safe, mutual, and supportive.
31 Years Experience
In-Person Near Melrose Park, IL
Online in Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park, 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 Near Melrose Park, IL
Online in Melrose Park, 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 Near Melrose Park, IL
Online in Melrose Park, IL Illinois
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 Near Melrose Park, IL
Online in Melrose Park, IL Illinois
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 Near Melrose Park, IL
Online in Melrose Park, 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 Near Melrose Park, IL
Online in Melrose Park, IL Illinois
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 Melrose Park, IL Illinois (Online Only)
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 Melrose Park, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse therapists in Melrose Park, Illinois Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Melrose Park, 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 Existential / Humanistic Therapy (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% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 41% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 41% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 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 |