Emotional Abuse therapists in Williston, VT
Browse Emotional Abuse therapists in Williston, Vermont. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Kelsi Clayson
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Emotional abuse can be difficult to recognize, yet its impact runs deep. Maybe you’ve been made to feel small, controlled, or constantly second-guess yourself. Perhaps you’ve been told that your feelings don’t matter, that you’re “too sensitive,” or that you’re the problem. Over time, this kind of treatment can erode your self-esteem, leave you feeling trapped, and make it hard to trust yourself or others. Even if the abuse is in the past, its effects can linger in the way you see yourself and navigate relationships.
Healing from emotional abuse is about reclaiming your voice, your worth, and your sense of self. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that have shaped your experience, rebuild self-trust, and help you step out of survival mode into a life where you feel empowered and in control. You deserve to be heard, respected, and valued—not just by others, but by yourself. It’s possible to move forward, and you don’t have to do it alone.
8 Years Experience
Online in Williston, VT
Emotional Abuse
Philadelphia Couples Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Developing a close relationship with someone who displays narcissistic tendencies can result in trauma and pain. If you believe you have experienced narcissistic abuse from a parent, a partner, a friend, or another close entity, you may have noticed daily or near-daily dread, brain fog, panic, helplessness, and powerlessness. You may feel shame, self-doubt, and confusion alongside a tendency to blame yourself for all the ways this relationship feels wrong. You may feel that you’ve lost touch with your former confidence and vitality, as though both you and your world have shrunk under the shadow of this relationship. You may continue to feel deep longing and love for a person you know has harmed you.
At PCT, we are here to validate and witness your journey to healing. We will work with you to address the acute emotional and somatic symptoms of narcissistic abuse no matter where you are in your healing process. We will cultivate compassion for all the parts of you that have emerged throughout this struggle. We’ll walk with you as you gather the pieces of yourself and put them back together. We will help you build a strong foundation that can’t be rocked, and a home in yourself where you can know peace and acceptance.
23 Years Experience
Online in Williston, VT
Emotional Abuse
Dr. Brittany Jacobson
Psychologist, PhD, CST
If you’ve experienced patterns of being dismissed, controlled, or made to question yourself, it can leave a lasting impact. In therapy, we move at your pace to understand these experiences and how they continue to affect your self-esteem and relationships. Together, we focus on rebuilding self-trust and learning how to have happy, healthy relationships.
10 Years Experience
Online in Williston, VT
Emotional Abuse
Salutaris Psychotherapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Emotional abuse can leave you questioning yourself, walking on eggshells, or feeling responsible for someone else’s moods, criticism, silence, or control. It may show up through manipulation, gaslighting, blame-shifting, intimidation, humiliation, unhealthy boundaries, or repeated patterns that slowly wear down your confidence and sense of self. In therapy, I help clients make sense of these confusing dynamics, rebuild trust in their own perceptions, and strengthen boundaries in a supportive, affirming space. My style is warm, practical, sometimes humorous, and grounded in real life, with a focus on helping you regain clarity, self-respect, and emotional safety.
27 Years Experience
Online in Williston, VT
Emotional Abuse
Brittney Schultz Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAC, BSP, LPC
Something unique is that I have a Therapy Dog. Ryder is typically present during sessions to offer extra support and comfort for individuals during.
7 Years Experience
Online in Williston, VT
Emotional Abuse therapists in Williston, VT Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Williston, VT average 18 years of experience and charge around $233 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (59%), Psychodynamic Therapy (43%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (41%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$233
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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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
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 31% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 31% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Men |
| 59% | Women |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 37% | Black / African American |