Emotional Abuse therapists in Creve Coeur, MO
Browse Emotional Abuse therapists in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Brittany Jacobson
Psychologist, PhD, CST
If you’ve experienced patterns of being dismissed, controlled, or made to question yourself, it can leave a lasting impact. In therapy, we move at your pace to understand these experiences and how they continue to affect your self-esteem and relationships. Together, we focus on rebuilding self-trust and learning how to have happy, healthy relationships.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Creve Coeur, MO
Online in Creve Coeur, MO
Emotional Abuse
Community and Long-Term Care Psychiatry, L.L.C.
Psychiatrist, Psychiatrists and LCSWs
All our therapists have extensive background in treating this condition.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Creve Coeur, MO
Online in Creve Coeur, MO
Emotional Abuse
Melanie Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, LCMHC, Coach
Emotional abuse can be difficult to recognize, particularly when criticism, control, manipulation, gaslighting, or coercion have gradually become normalized within a relationship. I help clients make sense of what they have experienced, rebuild trust in their own perceptions, and understand the patterns that may continue affecting self-worth, boundaries, and relationships. Therapy provides space to process the impact of these experiences while developing greater autonomy, self-trust, and confidence in deciding what healthy relationships look like for you.
10 Years Experience
Online in Creve Coeur, MO (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with adults who have been in relationships where their feelings, needs, or perceptions were dismissed, minimized, or used against them. Emotional abuse can be subtle and hard to name, especially when the relationship also included care, love, or periods of calm. You might relate to feeling confused about what was “real,” wondering if you were too sensitive or overreacting, replaying conversations in your head, or changing your behavior to avoid criticism, withdrawal, or the silent treatment. For many people, these patterns started young, in families where you had to stay tuned in to other people’s moods, keep the peace, or be “easy” so things didn’t get worse. Experiences like this can leave a long imprint: second‑guessing yourself, feeling responsible for other people’s emotions, bracing for criticism even when nothing is wrong, or working hard to stay acceptable so conflict doesn’t escalate. You may find yourself feeling small in relationships, even when you are competent and grounded in other areas of your life. Over time, these patterns can shape your sense of self, your nervous system, and what you believe you are allowed to expect from others. In our work together, we make space for what you went through and how it lives in your body and relationships now, and we explore what it means to move forward with more clarity, self‑trust, and choice.
26 Years Experience
Online in Creve Coeur, MO
Emotional Abuse
Kreins Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
As a psychologist specializing in the treatment of emotional abuse, my approach prioritizes creating a safe and validating therapeutic environment where individuals can explore their experiences and heal from the effects of abuse. Through trauma-informed therapy modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-focused approaches, I help clients process their emotions, challenge distorted beliefs, and develop coping skills to rebuild their sense of self-worth and autonomy. Additionally, I provide psychoeducation about the dynamics of emotional abuse and support clients in setting boundaries, enhancing self-care practices, and accessing resources for safety and support. Collaboration with other professionals, such as legal advocates or social workers, may also be integrated into the treatment plan to address practical needs and ensure holistic healing. My goal is to empower individuals to reclaim their agency, cultivate resilience, and thrive in relationships characterized by respect and empathy.
26 Years Experience
Online in Creve Coeur, MO
Emotional Abuse therapists in Creve Coeur, MO Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Creve Coeur, MO average 17 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (58%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (42%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (41%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 58% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 39% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 37% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 56% | Men |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Christian |
| 39% | Military / Veterans |