Emotional Abuse therapists in Toronto, ON
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Emotional Abuse
Dr. Evelyn McMullen
Psychologist, C. Psych.
Learning how to identify all forms of abuse including gaslighting can be a big step. The impact of early childhood trauma can carry into adult life. You can find ways to heal, strengthen, and mitigate some of these effects without having to actually relive the past.
42 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Kate Paul
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
I'm Kate, an experienced Individual & Couples Therapist specialized in working with adults who have experienced interpersonal trauma. Interpersonal trauma is any unhealthy interaction between yourself and another person and it could occur at any time in your life, yet its impact is felt in the present. You may feel sad, anxious, lack a feeling of self-worth, scared of what’s coming next, struggling in your relationships. Interpersonal Trauma often creates invisible shackles which result in a feeling of being stuck and powerless. We will work together to navigate the impact of emotional abuse to empower you to create the life experience you desire.
13 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Nora Taylor, MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology 1994
It is important to understand what emotional abuse is and how it impacts our lives. Often this is subtle subjective experience. One of the most important things to remember is having the ability to be aware, notice the injury. That's the first step.
32 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 1L5
Online in Toronto, ON
Emotional Abuse
Jonathan Christink
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BEd, MEd, Registered Psychotherapist
Over time emotional abuse erodes your trust and confidence in your own sense of reality. It can feel like you can no longer tell left from right or up from down. If you find yourself in this difficult state of uncertainty and confusion please don't further isolate yourself. Find a trusted loved one or professional that you can begin asking the tough questions and sorting through the fog together with.
16 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Lori-Ann Wesley
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., R.P., C.C.T.P.
Emotional abuse is far too common and has devastating effects. One must work on gaining self-esteem looking at the past to see what occurred to cause them to be in this situation now to heal past wounds and to gain the tools to deal with their current situation.
29 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4P 1G8
Online in Toronto, ON
Emotional Abuse
Lauren Kalvari
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RSW
Emotional abuse can gradually erode self-trust, confidence, emotional stability, and one’s sense of reality. I support adults navigating manipulation, coercive dynamics, fear, shame, relational confusion, and the emotional aftermath of psychologically harmful relationships. As survivors begin to gain distance from abusive dynamics, space often emerges for deeper healing, clarity, and reconnection with self-trust. In many cases, their experiences have been dismissed or minimized — sometimes by religious authorities, family members, or the broader social system surrounding the abuser — leaving them feeling silenced, confused, and unsure of their own reality.
34 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
North Star Therapy-- Cleo Haber
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If you have experienced emotional abuse, you may be living with normal but unwanted emotional and physical effects of trauma. Are you experiencing panic attacks, anxiety, depression or feelings of shame, fear or anger? Perhaps your sleep is disrupted, or you feel disconnected from your body at times. Psychotherapy can be an effective way to heal from trauma. We will work with you – at your own pace - to make new meaning from past experiences, while teaching you strategies to stay grounded and feel safer in your mind and body. We use trauma-informed approaches to help you feel less overwhelmed, and create safety in the present.
25 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Collaborative Care Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Emotional abuse, with its insidious and often hidden impact, can leave deep and lasting scars. At Collaborative Care Therapy, we approach the healing process from emotional abuse with a compassionate, integrative, relational, and trauma-informed perspective, recognizing the nuanced ways in which this abuse affects individuals.
In our therapy sessions, we create a safe and nurturing environment where you can begin to unpack the effects of emotional abuse. We understand that this form of abuse can undermine self-esteem, distort self-perception, and create a lingering sense of fear or inadequacy. Our goal is to help you recognize and challenge these harmful internalized messages and beliefs.
Our treatment approach is multifaceted, employing evidence-based methods tailored to your individual healing journey. We often use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to address negative thought patterns and beliefs instilled by emotional abuse. In addition, techniques like mindfulness can help in developing present-moment awareness and reducing anxiety, while emotion-focused therapy can assist in understanding and regulating complex emotions that arise from such experiences.
Being trauma-informed, we pay special attention to the traumatic aspects of emotional abuse. We work collaboratively with you to rebuild trust, not only in the therapeutic relationship but also within yourself. Our focus is on empowering you to regain a sense of control and self-worth.
Through our phased approach to therapy, we aim to help you move from a place of hurt and confusion to one of clarity and strength. This journey involves learning to set healthy boundaries, improving self-compassion, and fostering positive, respectful relationships in the future.
Our virtual therapy sessions offer the convenience and comfort of accessing support from your environment, ensuring continuous and personalized care. With Collaborative Care Therapy, embark on a path to healing from emotional abuse and rediscover a sense of self-worth and confidence.
11 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Bhavna Lalwani
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling, RP
Emotional abuse can be subtle or overt, but its impact is profound. It may involve manipulation, belittling, gaslighting, or constant criticism that erodes your sense of self-worth, confidence, and safety. Over time, you may feel trapped, anxious, or hyper-aware of others’ moods, often questioning your own perceptions and decisions.
In therapy, I provide a safe and validating space to process these experiences, rebuild self-esteem, and develop boundaries. Together, we focus on reclaiming your voice, strengthening resilience, and cultivating healthier relationships with yourself and others.
15 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Nathan Kretzschmar
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Emotional abuse can leave you doubting your reality, minimizing your needs, or feeling trapped in shame, fear, or confusion. Therapy can help you rebuild trust in yourself, understand the impact of harmful relational patterns, and begin strengthening boundaries and self-worth. I offer a steady, nonjudgmental space to process what happened and reconnect with your own voice.
13 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Rebecca Goldstein, TuneinTherapy, ADHD | Trauma | Autism
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MTA, BMT, FAMI
Emotional abuse can be deeply confusing — especially when you are trying to sort out whether harmful behavior is rooted in trauma, neurodivergence, emotional dysregulation, executive functioning challenges, personality patterns, or something more manipulative.
Part of this work is helping you move beyond self-doubt, gaslighting, or oversimplified “red flag” lists and instead better understand patterns, impact, accountability, boundaries, and how your nervous system is responding.
My approach is nuanced, practical, and compassionate. Together, we explore what is happening in your relationships, how those dynamics are affecting your wellbeing, and how to strengthen clarity, self-trust, and safer, healthier ways of relating — without reducing complex human behavior to one label alone.
12 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Nicole Moss
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), C.S.P.S.S
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re carrying the weight of emotional abuse on your own. My goal is to support you as I genuinely feel that everyone holds their own map to healing, however, many often need help navigating their path forward. Whether you’re also working on trauma recovery, healing from abuse, or working through the stages of grief, you don’t have to go through it alone. I am grateful to be that source of support for current and new clients. I help people create, enforce, and maintain boundaries that may have once felt impossible to implement, giving them space to feel safer, more empowered, and more connected to themselves and others. I work from an eclectic approach, believing there is no one-size-fits-all path to therapy. Together we can help you break free from limiting patterns and beliefs.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5A 3X9
Online in Toronto, ON
Emotional Abuse
Romana Hrivnakova
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RCC
Emotional abuse can be deeply isolating because the wounds are often invisible, yet the impact on your sense of self is profound. With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I understand how persistent gaslighting, criticism, and control can cause your 'parts' to shut down or live in a state of constant self-doubt.
My approach is to help you rebuild the internal trust that was eroded in your relationship. We look at the survival strategies you developed to cope with the unpredictability of your environment and work to strengthen your own 'inner voice.' Together, we create a compassionate path toward reclaiming your reality, your boundaries, and your confidence.
11 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Toronto Psychotherapy Space (TPS Therapy)
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapists (RP) and Registered Social Workers (RSW, MSW)
Experiencing emotional abuse can leave you questioning yourself, your perceptions, your worth, and what healthy relationships should feel like. Our therapists provide a confidential and non-judgmental space to process these experiences, understand unhealthy relationship patterns, rebuild trust in yourself, strengthen boundaries, and work toward greater emotional safety and self-confidence.
20 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4K 1P1
Online in Toronto, ON
Emotional Abuse
Transforming Emotions
Psychologist
Childhood abuse, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, can leave lasting impacts in our lives, impacting the ways we feel about ourselves, about those we love, and about our sense of safety and belonging in the world. If you find it difficult to trust others, to manage your feelings effectively, or to come to terms with events that have happened in your past, working with a trauma-informed therapist open up a world of new possibilities. Emotion focused therapy is a tested therapy that is effective for processing past attachment and relationship trauma and abuse. When seeking to heal from abuse, it is important to find a therapist who listens carefully, who knows when to help you speed up or slow down, and who can help you to safely manage the big feelings that often stem from past trauma. Book today for a free consultation. We are here to help you to find a therapist who is the right fit for your needs.
19 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Monika Georgieva
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Sc., RP
Emotional abuse can leave invisible scars—chipping away at your self-esteem, creating self-doubt, and making it hard to trust yourself or others. The effects often linger long after the abuse ends, leaving you feeling trapped, confused, or unworthy. In therapy, I provide a safe, supportive space to process your experiences, rebuild self-worth, and learn healthier patterns of boundaries and connection. Together, we’ll work toward healing from the past, reclaiming your voice, and creating relationships rooted in respect and care.
7 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Samantha Williams-Lauder
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Emotional abuse can slowly erode confidence, self-trust, boundaries, and your sense of reality. You may feel confused, anxious, ashamed, or responsible for someone else’s behaviour. Therapy can help you name what happened, understand its impact, rebuild self-worth, and begin reconnecting with your own voice and needs.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, ON
Emotional Abuse
Lia Khalili
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
At Bright Start Bright Future, I specialize in providing therapy for individuals who have experienced emotional abuse. Emotional abuse can leave deep scars that affect every aspect of your life, but healing is possible with the right support.
In our sessions, we'll create a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your experiences, express your emotions, and begin the healing process. Together, we'll work to rebuild your sense of self-worth, set healthy boundaries, and develop coping strategies to manage the impact of emotional abuse.
I use a compassionate and client-centered approach, tailoring therapy to your unique needs and goals. Whether you're dealing with the aftermath of a toxic relationship, childhood trauma, or ongoing emotional abuse, I'm here to help you reclaim your power and rebuild your life on your own terms.
You deserve to live free from the pain of emotional abuse, and I'm committed to supporting you every step of the way on your journey to healing and recovery.
20 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5C 2C5
Online in Toronto, ON
Emotional Abuse
Ryan Bittinger
Pre-Licensed Professional, Registered Psychotherapist (Q), DPsychotherapy, LPCC, CAS
Emotional abuse comes in so many forms, whether from families of origin, peers in school, abusive romantic partners, or workplace environments. This abuse erodes our sense of self, our confidence, and leaves scars long after it ends. These experiences and the negative self beliefs we internalize as a result must be unpacked and understood so that we can create a new narrative for ourselves that is more aligned with our authentic self, and the other person's negative views can be allowed to fade into obscurity.
11 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Ps. I Love You Psychotherapy | M. Caracciolo Professional Corporation
Registered Psychotherapist, HBEd, MA (Hons.), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), C-DBT
Providing psychoeducation on what Emotional Abuse is, is the first step. Emotional abuse can include:
constant yelling; name calling, demeaning remarks or threats; physically or socially isolating an individual; withholding affection; bullying or public humiliation; exposure to family violence; denying something an individual knows is true (gaslighting); destroying an individual’s belongings, hurting their pets, or threatening to do so amongst other things.
One of the hardest things a person has to do is stop being in denial when someone you love is mistreating you. Through DBT I will teach you assertiveness training, distress tolerance, self-acceptance and cognitive reframing so that you can reclaim your self worth.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M9B 6H8
Online in Toronto, ON
Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, and its therapy landscape reflects this extraordinary diversity, with practitioners representing hundreds of cultural backgrounds and dozens of languages. The city's high cost of living and intensely competitive professional environment drive demand for therapists addressing financial anxiety, burnout, and the psychological pressures of ambitious urban life. CAMH — the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health — is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, providing major institutional resources alongside Toronto's vast private practice and counselling community. Ontario's OHIP coverage is limited for psychotherapy, so many residents use extended health benefits or pay out of pocket to access private therapy.
Emotional Abuse therapists in Toronto, ON Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Toronto, ON average 12 years of experience and charge around $177 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (76%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (59%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$177
Accept insurance
79%
Offer sliding scale
68%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 19% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
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
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 76% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 59% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 55% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 53% | Narrative Therapy |
| 52% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 48% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 63% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 73% | Women |
| 60% | Men |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 41% | Christian |