Emotional Abuse therapists in Saint Cloud, MN
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Emotional Abuse
Brent Peak
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Emotional abuse in childhood can leave invisible scars that shape the way you see yourself, your relationships, and the world. Maybe you grew up feeling like you had to earn love, constantly walking on eggshells to avoid criticism or rejection. You may still hear the voice of a parent who dismissed your feelings, called you “too sensitive,” or made you feel like nothing you did was good enough. Over time, you learned to question your own emotions, suppress your needs, and put others first—even when it hurts you. Now, as an adult, you might struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, or an inability to trust yourself and your decisions. Even when you logically know the past is over, the patterns of emotional abuse still play out in your relationships, your anxiety, and the way you talk to yourself.
But you don’t have to keep living in the shadow of your past. Healing from childhood emotional abuse isn’t just about understanding what happened—it’s about reclaiming the parts of yourself that were silenced, shamed, or ignored. Using Post-Induction Therapy (PIT), I help clients unravel the toxic messages they internalized in childhood, heal deep-seated shame, and rebuild self-worth from the inside out. Therapy allows you to set boundaries without guilt, trust your emotions instead of second-guessing them, and step into a life where you no longer feel small or invisible. You are not broken—you were conditioned to believe you were. It’s time to break free and reclaim the voice that was taken from you.
11 Years Experience
Online in Saint Cloud, MN
Emotional Abuse
Courtney Crooks
Psychologist, PhD, CTMH, CCTP, NATC
Emotional abuse or antagonistic relationship dynamics can negatively impact your physical and psychological well-being. Through brief or long term psychodynamic/psychoanalytic approaches using empirically-supported methods, I work with each patient to identify core themes and repetitions linked to their relationship patterns, including experiences of narcissistic or emotional abuse from an intimate partner or other person. Over time, this insight and reflection encourages the patient to become aware of relationship patterns, identify potential abusive relationship behaviors, enact desired changes to their relationship patterns, and ultimately gain more personal agency to live according to their values.
17 Years Experience
Online in Saint Cloud, MN
Emotional Abuse
Sarita R. Schapiro, Ph.D., P.A.
Psychologist, Florida Licensed Psychologist PY4914, APIT Certified
Supportive coupes counseling to identify and develop effective behavior change
44 Years Experience
Online in Saint Cloud, MN
Emotional Abuse
Shelly Melroe
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Emotional abuse and neglect from early childhood leads to negative self talk and relationship sabotage that lingers. It can be so difficult to restore because the impact is held in the autonomic and central nervous system, leading to embodied habits that hold you stuck. Shelly uses the latest mind-body therapies, including passive auditory interventions, that work gently with the nervous system so that you can experience healthy coregulation on your path to sustainable practices of healthy emotional awareness and expression as well as autonomic self regulation.
9 Years Experience
Online in Saint Cloud, MN
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Rae Mazzei
Psychologist, PsyD
I specialize in helping adolescents and adults heal from the effects of emotional abuse and unhealthy relationship dynamics. Emotional abuse can leave lasting impacts on self-esteem, trust, emotional well-being, and one's sense of safety and identity. Individuals may struggle with anxiety, depression, self-doubt, people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, or challenges in future relationships. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, and trauma-informed care, I help clients process painful experiences, rebuild self-confidence, develop healthy boundaries, and foster resilience. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where clients can heal, regain their sense of self, and move forward with greater strength and confidence.
12 Years Experience
Online in Saint Cloud, MN (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse therapists in Saint Cloud, MN Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Saint Cloud, MN average 18 years of experience and charge around $217 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (59%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (41%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$217
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 34% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 68% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 31% | Black / African American |