Emotional Abuse therapists in Elizabeth, NJ
Browse Emotional Abuse therapists in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Emotional Abuse
Chrissie Chua- Ly van manh
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC-D, LPC
I have 10 years of experience supporting clients who have experienced emotional abuse in a variety of contexts, including intimate relationships and family systems. Emotional abuse can be deeply damaging, often leaving individuals feeling confused, isolated, self-doubting, and disconnected from their own sense of reality and worth. It can be especially complex when it occurs within relationships that are ongoing or difficult to fully separate from.
Much of my work in this area focuses on helping clients make sense of toxic or unhealthy relational dynamics and begin to name what has happened to them with greater clarity and self-trust. For many clients, this also includes exploring parental emotional abuse and the lasting impact it can have on identity, attachment, and self-esteem, particularly when cultural or family expectations may influence how relationships are maintained or understood.
I approach this work with deep care and validation, with the intention of helping clients feel less alone and more grounded in their own experience. Together, we work toward rebuilding a sense of internal safety, strengthening self-trust, and moving out of the confusion and darkness that emotional abuse can create.
Healing in this space often involves clarifying boundaries in relationships and exploring what connection or distance may feel healthiest and most supportive for the client. These decisions are deeply personal and can be complex, and I remain present with clients as they navigate them at their own pace.
Ultimately, this work involves both understanding what has happened and actively rebuilding from within- developing healthier boundaries, reconnecting with one’s voice, and cultivating a stronger, more compassionate relationship with oneself.
10 Years Experience
Online in Elizabeth, NJ (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Madeline Salerno
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Madeline provides a safe and supportive space for clients recovering from emotionally abusive relationships, helping them rebuild confidence, boundaries, and self-trust.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elizabeth, NJ
Online in Elizabeth, NJ
Emotional Abuse
Total Wellness Center
Treatment Center, We have LCSWs and LPCs providing various talk therapies. It's key to find a provider who fits your unique needs.
Emotional Abuse Therapy: Our therapy provides a safe space to heal from emotional abuse, rebuild self-worth, & develop healthier relationships.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elizabeth, NJ
Online in Elizabeth, NJ
Emotional Abuse
Therapy With You
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
We provide treatment for a wide range of mental health concerns, tailoring care to each individual’s unique needs and experiences.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elizabeth, NJ
Online in Elizabeth, NJ
Emotional Abuse
Andy Lapides
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, BCD
I have treated many clients suffering from abuse histories and have published on the topic.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elizabeth, NJ
Online in Elizabeth, NJ
Emotional Abuse
Libby Shaw
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, ATR-BC, LPAT, ACS
Emotional abuse, from the past or your present day, can feel confusing and often times minimized. And yet, emotional abuse is extremely detrimental to a person's development, self-esteem, and feelings of safety. We can work on how to heal from emotional abuse, or how to establish safer and healthier boundaries with the people in your life causing you this harm.
13 Years Experience
Online in Elizabeth, NJ (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Elana Blumenthal
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PsyA
I work with patients who have been or are currently being subjected to emotional abuse. We discuss their childhood and family history, their relationship patterns and what might be the reasons that a current abuse continues.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elizabeth, NJ
Online in Elizabeth, NJ
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Dana Spada
Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Dr. Spada can work with you to help you deal with any old or current emotional abuse. She can provide the support and tools you need to heal.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elizabeth, NJ
Online in Elizabeth, NJ
Emotional Abuse
Esra Nihan Bridge
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Long-term narcissistic abuse usually result in greater suffering, and it takes a long period of time for the victim to process. Upon enduring narcissistic abuse, the survivor usually struggles with a variety of lasting problems: depression, anxiety, trauma, self-blame, low self-esteem, a lost sense of self, restlessness, physical issues, trouble with decision making, and difficulty setting boundaries. Together, we will work through processing trauma, develop healthy relationship skills, and explore trauma-focused approaches such as Brainspotting—a therapeutic technique designed to access, process, and release trauma and emotional pain.
19 Years Experience
Online in Elizabeth, NJ (Online Only)
Elizabeth is New Jersey's fourth-largest city and one of its most densely populated and ethnically diverse communities, a port city in Union County with a long history of immigrant settlement that today is home to large Dominican, Puerto Rican, Colombian, Ecuadorian, Haitian, and other Latin American and Caribbean communities, alongside significant West African populations. The city has a high poverty rate and limited private therapy infrastructure, and the most pressing mental health needs are often addressed through emergency and community health channels. Multilingual care—in Spanish, Haitian Creole, and other languages—is essential, and bilingual and bicultural therapists who understand the specific experiences of recent immigrants, refugees, and documentation-insecure communities are in consistent demand. Common therapy concerns include immigration trauma, family separation, economic stress, anxiety, depression, and the compounding psychological challenges of navigating life in a dense urban community with limited resources and significant systemic barriers.
Emotional Abuse therapists in Elizabeth, NJ Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Elizabeth, NJ average 17 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (65%), Psychodynamic Therapy (45%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (41%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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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
| 65% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 41% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 58% | Men |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 36% | Christian |