Emotional Abuse therapists in Pleasantville, NJ
Browse Emotional Abuse therapists in Pleasantville, New Jersey. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Emotional Abuse
Peter D. Ruffini, Sex & Porn Addiction Expert
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, MA, LPC, LPCMH, ACS, EMDRPT-II, CSAT-C
I help individuals who have experienced emotional abuse, manipulation, or chronic invalidation—whether in childhood, relationships, or authority structures. These experiences often shape self-doubt, hypervigilance, and difficulty trusting one’s own perceptions. Therapy focuses on rebuilding internal stability, correcting distorted self-beliefs, and restoring a grounded sense of agency and self-respect.
15 Years Experience
Online in Pleasantville, NJ
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 Pleasantville, NJ (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Embrace Psychotherapy, LCSW, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I support individuals healing from emotional abuse as they rebuild identity, self-worth, and boundaries. My mission is to help clients make sense of their experiences, reduce self-blame, and develop clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience—at their own pace and on their own terms.
23 Years Experience
Online in Pleasantville, 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
Online in Pleasantville, NJ
Emotional Abuse
Sarita R. Schapiro, Ph.D., P.A.
Psychologist, Florida Licensed Psychologist PY4914, APIT Certified
Supportive coupes counseling to identify and develop effective behavior change
44 Years Experience
Online in Pleasantville, NJ
Emotional Abuse therapists in Pleasantville, NJ Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Pleasantville, 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 |