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Emotional Abuse therapists in Palatine, IL

Palatine Therapists (Statistics)

Average years in practice

20 Years Experience

Average cost per session

$214

Gender ID

63% Female
29% Male
4% Gender Fluid
4% Non-Binary

Session Type

53% In Person and Online
45% Online Only
2% In Person Only

Top Treatment Approaches

57% Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
45% Family Systems Therapy
45% Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
43% Psychodynamic Therapy
40% Existential / Humanistic Therapy
40% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
38% Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
We are proud to feature top rated Emotional Abuse therapists in Palatine. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
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Norridge, Illinois therapist: Integrative Health & Healing, treatment center
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 Palatine, IL
Online in Palatine, IL
Chicago, Illinois therapist: Maggie Reynolds, licensed professional counselor
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 Palatine, IL
Online in Palatine, IL
Hinsdale, Illinois therapist: Margo Tirado MA LCPC, licensed professional counselor
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 Palatine, IL
Online in Palatine, IL
Chicago, Illinois therapist: M Weflen, licensed professional counselor
Emotional Abuse

M Weflen

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC (pending), MA
Experience treating complex PTSD related to emotional abuse, including religious and gender-based abuse. Heal by processing relational trauma, exploring healthy relationships, and strengthening personal identity.  
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palatine, IL
Online in Palatine, IL
Chicago, Illinois therapist: Lincoln Park Psychology, Inc, psychologist
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 Palatine, IL
Online in Palatine, IL
Chicago, Illinois therapist: Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL), psychologist
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 Palatine, IL
Online in Palatine, IL
Chicago, Illinois therapist: Pavan Prasad, psychiatrist
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 Near Palatine, IL
Chicago, Illinois therapist: Debra Alper, Life Transitions Counseling PLLC, licensed clinical social worker
Emotional Abuse

Debra Alper, Life Transitions Counseling PLLC

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
People are attracted to what is familiar. What is familiar is not always healthy. If you find yourself in repetitive cycles with the people in your life, feel that you are being "gas-lighted" in your current relationship, always feel as though you are having to walk on eggshells in order to avoid being shamed and put down, and don’t know how to sort things out and do things differently, a therapeutic relationship can help.  
27 Years Experience
Online in Palatine, IL (Online Only)
Chicago, Illinois therapist: Jason Herr, psychologist
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 Palatine, IL (Online Only)
Chicago, Illinois therapist: Rachel Miller, marriage and family therapist
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 Palatine, IL (Online Only)