Emotional Abuse therapists in Saint Louis, Missouri MO
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Melanie Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, LCMHC, Coach
Many people have experienced this. And many still don't understand the long term and far reaching effects it can and does have. Research indicates that emotional abuse can have AT LEAST as detrimental effects as physical abuse. You're not alone. And you're not crazy. And you're not the unlovable person you may have been made to feel like you are. Let's find the you that you are or would have been.
10 Years Experience
Online in Saint Louis, MO Missouri (Online Only)
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 in Saint Louis, MO 63108
Online in Saint Louis, MO Missouri
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 in Saint Louis, MO 63128
Online in Saint Louis, MO Missouri
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 Saint Louis, MO Missouri
Dr. David Brooks
Psychologist, PhD,ABPP,ABN,EMDR Certified Therapist
Many individuals suffer from verbal, emotional and mental abuse, occurring in childhood and/or as adults. Desensitization is provided using EMDR therapy to counteract emotional abuse.
37 Years Experience
Online in Saint Louis, MO Missouri
St. Louis sits at a crossroads of the Midwest and the South, and its deeply segregated geography shapes a mental health landscape where therapists frequently address racial trauma, economic stress, and community-level grief rooted in the city's long history of systemic inequality. The 2014 Ferguson uprising brought national attention to St. Louis and left a lasting psychological mark on many residents, and therapists specializing in racial trauma, activism fatigue, and community healing remain in strong demand. Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital provide world-class institutional mental health resources, with a strong private practice community concentrated in Clayton, the Central West End, and South City. St. Louis's lower cost of living relative to coastal cities makes quality private therapy more financially accessible for many residents.
Emotional Abuse therapists in Saint Louis, Missouri Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Saint Louis, Missouri average 17 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (61%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (48%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (43%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 61% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 41% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 41% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 69% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Men |
| 59% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 35% | Black / African American |