Emotional Abuse therapists in New York City, NY
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Emotional Abuse
Sara Fraser
Psychologist, PhD
Under the guise of trauma focused therapy, the more subtle and therefore sometimes most confusing aspects of emotional abuse can become critical to unwind and understand both in the context of past childhood experiences with immature caregivers, how these experiences can inform the choice of romantic partners later in life and how to move past these patterns and expectations to allow for growth and freedom from relationships that detract rather than add.
26 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Fufan Chiang
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
When you are constantly made to feel like everything is your fault, you start absorbing that blame, losing your sense of reality, and struggling to set basic boundaries. You might find yourself compulsively people-pleasing, overextending your energy, and feeling entirely responsible for your partner's emotions just to keep the peace. Here, you will find a safe, entirely nonjudgmental space to heal from the invisible, heavy toll of these toxic dynamics. We will work to release the internalized self-criticism, restore your boundaries, and help you reconnect with your authentic self.
17 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Melissa Klass M.A., LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT #119163
Emotional abuse at the hands of a loved one leaves a scar that no one can see. When you’ve been manipulated, gaslit, and covertly insulted for months or years you can start to lose your sense of self. Even when you have found the strength to end a relationship where you were treated this way, it haunts you. You have difficulty trusting or joyfully engaging with new people. Or maybe this is a relationship that it is not so simple to end. Perhaps it’s a relationship with a parent or sibling. You’re exhausted. You’re tired of walking on eggshells. Whether it’s time to heal from a former relationship, set some boundaries in an existing one, or bring a relationship to an end, therapy can provide you a safe place to process your experiences. Once you get to know yourself again, you can set some much-needed boundaries or say goodbye, whatever is right for you.
10 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Ebony Woney
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Emotional abuse can leave deep, often invisible wounds that impact your sense of self, safety, and trust. I provide a safe, validating space to process your experiences, rebuild your confidence, and reconnect with your inner strength. Healing involves not only understanding what you’ve been through, but also learning how to reclaim your voice and set healthy boundaries moving forward.
9 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Staci Des Rault
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC. M.Div
I have over 18 years of experience in counseling around issues stemming from emotional abuse.
14 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Liberation Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
Emotional abuse can be difficult to name because there may be no visible marks, yet the impact can be profound. Therapy can help you understand what happened, rebuild your sense of reality and self-trust, and work through the grief, anger, and confusion that often follow emotionally abusive relationships.
5 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
Emotional abuse can leave lasting imprints on self-esteem, boundaries, and the capacity to trust. My work integrates psychoanalytic and relational approaches to explore how these experiences shape internal emotional life and relational patterns. Together, we work toward restoring a sense of agency, safety, and emotional self-connection.
7 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Alexis Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
I support clients healing from emotional abuse, chronic invalidation, and patterns of relational harm that can deeply affect self-worth and trust in others. Together, we work to gently recognize and make sense of these experiences, while rebuilding self-esteem and strengthening your sense of identity and boundaries. My approach is trauma-informed, validating, and paced according to your readiness, creating a space where your experiences are believed and understood. The focus is on emotional healing, increased clarity, and restoring a sense of empowerment in how you see yourself and relate to others. If you’re looking for support in moving forward from these experiences, I invite you to reach out or explore my profile to learn more.
2 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
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 New York City, NY (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Donna M Torbico - HEAL & GROW for ACoAs
Counselor/Therapist, Recovery Therapist in Private Practice 40 years
Emotional abuse if often much harder to identify than physical, although most ACoAs experience both. It includes all the cruel ways we were talked to, and all the loving ways that were NOT provided. (Blog : 2012)
40 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Nancy Burns
Counselor/Therapist, JD, LMHC, LPC, MA, EMDR Certified
When we are trapped inside toxic relationship cycles, we often come to a point where we feel like there is no way out—especially if we keep on recreating the same toxic patterns with the people around us. The first step to breaking free is to understand that you have the power to get out and save yourself from destructive patterns so you can live your life in the healthiest, most authentic way possible. It is never too late to ask for help, and my therapy approach involves giving you the guidance and support you need to identify these toxic relationships in your life so you can start building healthy, mindful connections. We will work together to discover how you can break the cycle, rework, and nurture your relationships by identifying the root cause of these unhealthy patterns. This could involve pinpointing traumatic childhood experiences like neglectful or abusive behaviors from emotionally immature or narcissistic parents and other authority figures in your life. Once you’ve recognized where these dysfunctional patterns come from, we will work toward getting rid of harmful belief systems like constant self-blaming or feeling as if you are a bad person, so you can begin to prioritize your well-being. We can then work on rebuilding your self-esteem, setting your emotional and mental boundaries, and learning how to better regulate your emotions. Breaking away from these patterns will eventually give you the peace of mind you need to finally start loving yourself so that you feel worthy of good treatment. That is the first step in creating and nurturing positive relationships while living a life that’s free from emotional pain and trauma-induced vicious cycles. - - - "There is no normal life that is free of pain. The very wrestling with our problems provides the impetus for growth." Fred Rogers
6 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Shayda Ewalt
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Emotional abuse can be subtle yet deeply damaging. Gaslighting, manipulation, and chronic criticism can distort your sense of reality and affect your self-trust. In therapy, we untangle these experiences with care, validated your truth, and help you rebuild a strong internal foundation grounded in clarity and self-worth.
10 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Nadira Jackson - TherapyWithDira
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Emotional abuse can be hard to name, but its impact runs deep, shaping how you see yourself and what you believe you deserve. I help clients recognize the subtle patterns of manipulation and control, process the emotional pain, and begin to redefine what love, respect, and safety look like. Healing here means remembering your worth and learning to trust your own reality again.
5 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
New York City has one of the largest and most diverse therapy communities in the world, with practitioners representing virtually every therapeutic modality, cultural background, and specialty area. The city's pace, density, and cost of living generate pervasive anxiety and burnout, while its diverse boroughs mean therapists fluent in dozens of languages serve communities from every corner of the globe. Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NYU Langone Health, and Weill Cornell Medicine anchor an extensive academic mental health infrastructure, supplemented by thousands of independent practitioners across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. New York's therapy culture is deeply embedded — many residents maintain years-long therapeutic relationships and consider finding the right therapist one of the more important decisions they make.
Emotional Abuse therapists in New York City, NY Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in New York City, NY average 15 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (59%), Psychodynamic Therapy (50%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (44%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
67%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 41% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 37% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 37% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | Women |
| 59% | Men |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Christian |
| 46% | Hispanic / Latino |