Emotional Abuse therapists in Wilmington, NC
Browse Emotional Abuse therapists in Wilmington, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Emotional Abuse
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Emotional abuse—especially narcissistic abuse—can be difficult to name, even when its impact is significant. It often involves patterns of manipulation, control, gaslighting, and invalidation that leave you questioning your reality, your memory, and your sense of self. Many people come out of these relationships feeling confused, drained, and unsure of what was “real.” Because it doesn’t always leave visible marks, it’s often minimized or misunderstood by others. Cultural and family dynamics can make this even harder to recognize or speak about, especially when there are pressures to maintain relationships or avoid conflict.
At Nour Counseling, we have clinicians who are highly specialized in working with emotional and narcissistic abuse. We provide clear, grounded psychoeducation to help you understand these patterns—what they are, how they function, and why they can be so disorienting. From there, we work actively with you to rebuild trust in your own perceptions, strengthen boundaries, and process the emotional impact of what you’ve experienced. We also support you in recognizing how these patterns may continue to show up in current relationships, so you can move forward with more clarity and self-trust. This work is about helping you feel more anchored in yourself and less defined by what you went through.
9 Years Experience
Online in Wilmington, NC (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Lisa Wilke
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
You are more than what happened to you. Experiencing emotional or verbal abuse may be part of your story, but it does not have to define you. You are not responsible for someone else's decision to hurt you. You are a someone who experienced something painful. You can heal, grow, and rebuild your life. Healing takes time and may require support. Schedule an initial consultation through my website to get started.
15 Years Experience
Online in Wilmington, NC
Emotional Abuse
Taylor's Touch Of Clarity Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
We support individuals who have experienced emotional abuse by providing a safe, validating space to process their experiences and rebuild a sense of self. Our approach focuses on helping clients recognize unhealthy patterns, understand the impact of manipulation or control, and begin restoring confidence and trust in their own thoughts and feelings. We work on strengthening boundaries, improving self-worth, and developing healthy relationship dynamics. Through compassionate, personalized care, clients are empowered to heal, regain their voice, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
8 Years Experience
Online in Wilmington, NC (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Her Healing Therapy PLLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
I provide therapy for women recovering from emotional abuse, including patterns of manipulation, control, criticism, and invalidation. Our work focuses on rebuilding self-esteem, clarifying boundaries, and healing the internal impact of these experiences. Using a trauma-informed and compassionate approach, I help clients process what they’ve been through, reduce self-blame, and reconnect with their voice, intuition, and sense of personal power.
11 Years Experience
Online in Wilmington, NC (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Ross Kellogg, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Emotional abuse can cause significant harm to an individuals sense of self and make one's identity feel fragmented. Psychodynamic approaches including Internal Family Systems and Object Relations therapy can effectively bring the support needed to repair the effects of emotional abuse.
12 Years Experience
Online in Wilmington, NC (Online Only)
Wilmington is a coastal North Carolina city that has grown significantly as a retirement destination, university community (UNC Wilmington), and—somewhat unexpectedly—a major film and television production hub, with Screen Gems Studios making Wilmington one of the East Coast's most active filming locations and earning it the nickname 'Wilmywood.' The mental health landscape reflects this mix: retiree adjustment and aging concerns, student well-being needs at UNCW, and the particular stresses of the creative and entertainment industry workforce. Hurricane Florence and other significant storms have left a legacy of disaster-related anxiety and trauma for coastal residents, and climate-related worry about storm intensity and sea level rise is a growing theme in local therapy practices. Common therapy concerns include hurricane trauma and climate anxiety, retiree adjustment, student mental health, creative industry stress, and the identity challenges of a city navigating rapid population growth and a changing economic character.
Emotional Abuse therapists in Wilmington, NC Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Wilmington, NC average 17 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (60%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (43%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 60% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 36% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 34% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 57% | Men |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Military / Veterans |
| 37% | Black / African American |