Emotional Abuse therapists in San Angelo, TX
Browse Emotional Abuse therapists in San Angelo, Texas. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
Emotional Abuse: Reclaiming Your Reality
Healing the Invisible Wounds of the Soul
Emotional abuse is often a "silent" trauma. Because there are no physical scars, survivors frequently find themselves trapped in a cycle of self-doubt, wondering if they are "too sensitive" or if the harm is "all in their head." In my practice, I provide a courageous and affirming space to name the harm, validate your experience, and begin the work of deconstructing the psychological "fog" of abuse.
The Anatomy of Emotional Harm
Emotional abuse is a systematic erosion of a person's sense of self. We work together to identify and heal from patterns of:
Gaslighting & Reality Disturbance: Addressing the profound confusion and overwhelm that occurs when your perception of truth is constantly undermined.
The "Fawn" Response: Understanding why your nervous system may have defaulted to people-pleasing or self-silencing as a survival strategy to avoid conflict.
Chronic Burnout & Shut Down: Healing the exhaustion that comes from living in a state of constant hyper-vigilance, always waiting for the "other shoe to drop."
A Clinical Path to Restoration
With over 20 years of experience, I use a trauma-informed, systemic approach to help you rebuild:
EMDR for Traumatic Memories: We use EMDR to process the specific "stuck" moments of verbal or emotional assault that continue to trigger rejection sensitivity or fear in your current life.
Attachment Repair: We explore how the "system" of the relationship functioned and work to rebuild your attachment to your own intuition and boundaries.
Spiritual & Systemic Deconstruction: For those coming out of high-control religious or social systems, we address the specific ways that power and "divine" authority may have been used as tools of emotional control.
Breaking the Silence
I have an extensive background in working with healers, pastors, and leaders who have experienced emotional abuse within their professional or personal systems. Whether you are currently in the relationship or are years into your "after," you deserve a space that is curious, brave, and entirely yours.
Healing is not just about leaving the situation; it is about returning to yourself.
21 Years Experience
Online in San Angelo, TX (Online Only)
Robin Britt
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-S
A history of emotional abuse can affect the way you see yourself, trust your own perceptions, and relate to others long after the relationship has ended. You may find yourself second-guessing your decisions, minimizing your needs, feeling responsible for other people’s reactions, or struggling to recognize what is healthy in relationships. In therapy, I help clients understand these patterns, rebuild confidence in their own judgment, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect with their sense of identity. The goal is not only to heal from what happened, but to move forward with greater clarity, self-trust, and freedom in your relationships and your life.
24 Years Experience
Online in San Angelo, TX
Kristee Barker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-S
I am a trauma specialist. Emotional abuse is a form of complex trauma. It leaves deep marks on the nervous system, identity, and sense of safety. Using EMDR, IFS, and other trauma‑focused approaches, we gently untangle the fear, shame, confusion, and self‑blame that often linger long after the abuse ends. My goal is to help you feel grounded, empowered, and supported as you reclaim your voice, your boundaries, and your life. I teach you interpersonal effectiveness skills that can help you identify and avoid emotional abuse in the future.
13 Years Experience
Online in San Angelo, TX (Online Only)
NewBirth Counseling & Wellness Group LLC
Professional Christian Counselor, Certified Christian Counselor, Certified Life Coach & Consultant with a PhD in Psychology
We here at our practice we assist in the area of emotional abuse in many ways. Call our office for a 15 minute consultation to make sure we will be the fit for you.
23 Years Experience
Online in San Angelo, TX
Underwood Counseling & Consultation, PLLC / Lucy F. Underwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH, EMDRIA Certified, Qualified ART
Dr. Lucy Underwood and Associates work with youth, adults, and elders who are the victims of emotional abuse through the use of CBT, Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
31 Years Experience
Online in San Angelo, TX
San Angelo is a west Texas city home to Goodfellow Air Force Base—a major Air Force intelligence training installation that trains personnel from multiple military branches and allied nations—and Angelo State University, giving this moderately sized city both a significant military population and an academic community that shape its mental health landscape in complementary ways. The city functions as a regional hub for a large area of west Texas ranch country, and its mental health services serve not just urban residents but the ranching, farming, and oil industry communities spread across a vast surrounding hinterland. Shannon Medical Center provides behavioral health services, and a private therapy sector serves the city's diverse needs. Common therapy concerns include military intelligence training stress, ranching and agricultural community pressure, Angelo State student mental health, economic anxiety tied to oil markets, and the mental health challenges of a small regional city carrying disproportionate healthcare responsibility for surrounding rural communities.
Emotional Abuse therapists in San Angelo, TX Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in San Angelo, TX average 17 years of experience and charge around $184 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (46%), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (42%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$184
Accept insurance
50%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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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
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 37% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 36% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 46% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 34% | Black / African American |