Emotional Abuse therapists in Kansas City, MO
Browse Emotional Abuse therapists in Kansas City, Missouri. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Emotional Abuse
Debra Younger
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC, LPC, LMHC, CCPT
Emotional abuse is a particular form of abuse that is not readily identified, but is a component of most forms of abuse, as is psychological abuse.
Through a combination of Internal Family Systems and EMDR this type of abuse can be addressed and healing occur.
13 Years Experience
Online in Kansas City, MO (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Kirk Shelton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Emotional abuse can leave deep, invisible scars. I help clients reclaim their sense of self by confronting past wounds and rebuilding healthy, empowering thought patterns. Using EMDR and other therapeutic tools, we’ll work to release the past and empower you to move forward with self-respect and clarity.
10 Years Experience
Online in Kansas City, MO (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Paul W Anderson, PhD
Psychologist, Licensed counseling psychologist, Licensed Addictions counselor, PsyPact
Emotional abuse is not considered a crime. No one gets arrested for this kind of abuse. The victim has to show bruises and lacerations for an investigation to occur. Clever abusers and predators know this. Rather than beating the body of their victim, they will work with their minds, gaslight them and continue to distort their belief in their own perception of reality. The worst of emotional abuse is that the victim can feel hopeless, abandoned, misunderstood and even worry about being crazy. Call me and together we'll find ways to restore U to the healthy quality life you deserve: 913-991-2302
45 Years Experience
Online in Kansas City, MO (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Kieri Olmstead
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Emotional abuse is insidious precisely because it leaves no visible marks. It makes you question your memory, your perception, your worth. It's designed to. At Simple Empathy we work with survivors of emotional abuse to rebuild trust in their own reality — what they felt, what they saw, what they knew. Using Narrative Therapy and IFS we'll untangle what was done to you from who you actually are, and help you build a self that doesn't need external validation to feel real. Direct, honest and unflinching work for people who are done doubting themselves.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Kansas City, MO 64105
Online in Kansas City, MO
Emotional Abuse
Jessica Oliver, Aspire Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
The scars left by emotional abuse may not be visible on the outside, but they cut really deep on the inside. Some of therapist specialize in treatment that can help you process the things you experienced, validate your feelings and help you re-examine the negative thoughts you may have started to believe about yourself. We can help you rediscover your confidence and reclaim your life.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kansas City, MO
Online in Kansas City, MO
Kansas City sits at the Missouri-Kansas border and draws clients from both states, with therapists well-versed in navigating Midwestern values, family expectations, and the tensions between tradition and personal growth. The city has a significant African American population and community-level trauma tied to historical redlining and economic inequality, driving demand for culturally affirming and social-justice-informed practitioners. The University of Kansas Health System and Saint Luke's Health System provide major institutional mental health resources for the region. Kansas City's art and music scene sustains a creative community with its own distinct mental health needs, and therapists familiar with the psychology of creative careers are present.
Emotional Abuse therapists in Kansas City, MO Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Kansas City, MO average 17 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (58%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (45%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (38%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 37% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 58% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 38% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Men |
| 58% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Christian |
| 38% | Military / Veterans |