Emotional Abuse therapists in West Plains, MO
Browse Emotional Abuse therapists in West Plains, Missouri. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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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 West Plains, MO (Online Only)
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
Online in West Plains, MO
Ilyssa Swartout
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Emotional abuse can leave deep, lasting wounds—often invisible but profoundly painful. You may question your worth, doubt your perceptions, or struggle with trust and boundaries. In therapy, we focus on rebuilding your sense of safety, confidence, and self-respect. Together, we’ll uncover and heal the impact of manipulation, criticism, or neglect. Using evidence-based trauma therapies, you can learn to release shame, rebuild inner strength, and reclaim your authentic voice.
25 Years Experience
Online in West Plains, MO (Online Only)
Christina Song
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT-S
Emotional abuse can be subtle, confusing, and deeply destabilizing. It often involves patterns of control, manipulation, gaslighting, invalidation, or chronic criticism that erode a person’s sense of self over time. Many survivors question their own perceptions or minimize their experiences, especially when there are no visible injuries or when care and harm coexist.
In therapy, I offer a space to gently explore your experiences without pressure to label them before you’re ready. Our work focuses on restoring trust in your own reality, understanding how abusive dynamics take shape, and supporting your nervous system as it recovers from chronic relational stress. Therapy is paced, consent-centered, and grounded in compassion—helping you reconnect with your voice, rebuild boundaries, and move toward relationships that feel safe, mutual, and affirming.
10 Years Experience
Online in West Plains, MO
Dr. Joe Rustum
Psychologist, PsyD, License Psychologist
I help clients process the impact of emotional abuse, including criticism, manipulation, gaslighting, control, invalidation, and patterns that have caused them to question themselves or lose confidence. In therapy, we work on understanding what happened, rebuilding self-trust, strengthening boundaries, and reducing the guilt, shame, anxiety, or confusion that can follow emotionally harmful relationships. My goal is to help clients feel clearer, more grounded, and more confident in their ability to protect their well-being.
9 Years Experience
Online in West Plains, MO
Emotional Abuse therapists in West Plains, MO Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in West Plains, MO average 17 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (57%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (45%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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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
| 57% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 38% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Men |
| 59% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Christian |
| 38% | Military / Veterans |