Therapy for Emotional Abuse Recovery

healing the wounds you can’t always see.

Even if others can’t see it, emotional abuse — whether through belittling, gaslighting, controlling behaviors, or constant criticism — leaves deep marks. You may feel anxious, question your own perceptions, or struggle to assert boundaries because you’ve been conditioned to prioritize someone else’s reality over your own.

Therapy gives you a safe space to process these experiences, validate your feelings, and begin reclaiming your voice, self-worth, and sense of safety while building the confidence and clarity to create healthier, more empowering relationships.

You’re tired of feeling invisible and unheard.

It can feel like no matter what you do, your feelings are dismissed, your needs are ignored, and your voice doesn’t matter.

Sound like you?

You question your own perceptions or feel confused by someone else’s version of reality

You feel guilty, anxious, or afraid to assert your needs

You struggle with self-worth and fear being alone, which keeps you in unhealthy relationships

You struggle to set boundaries or end patterns that no longer serve you

Here’s what we’ll do together

Therapy can help you untangle the impact of emotional abuse and rebuild trust in yourself.

Therapy provides a safe space to explore the impact of emotional abuse and start reclaiming your sense of self. Together, we’ll identify patterns of belittling, gaslighting, control, or criticism that still affect your thoughts, feelings, and relationships. We’ll also explore how wounds from your childhood may have shaped the way you relate to yourself and others, and how they can show up in current relationships.

You’ll learn tools to set and maintain boundaries, rebuild self-trust, and strengthen self-compassion. We’ll address the fear of being alone that can keep you stuck in unhealthy relationships, helping you see that you are worthy of safety, respect, and love. Over time, you’ll gain confidence, clarity, and the ability to create relationships and a life that honor who you truly are.

At the end of the day, I want you to know:

You are not defined by the ways others have treated you. The doubts, fears, and guilt you carry are understandable responses to your experiences — not a reflection of your worth.

What we’ll work on

Imagine a life where…

  • You trust your own feelings and perceptions without second-guessing yourself.

  • You can set boundaries confidently, without guilt or fear of being abandoned.

  • You feel worthy of respect, safety, and love in all of your relationships.

  • Your past doesn’t dictate your choices, and you can build a life that feels authentic and freeing.

Change is possible.

Change is possible.

Questions?

FAQs

  • Emotional abuse can be subtle or overt, including belittling, gaslighting, controlling behaviors, or constant criticism. If you often feel diminished, anxious, or second-guess yourself in a relationship, it may be a sign of emotional abuse. Therapy can help you recognize these patterns and understand their impact on your life.

  • Yes. Therapy isn’t about pushing you to make one decision—it’s about helping you gain clarity, confidence, and tools to set boundaries or make changes safely. You’ll learn how to prioritize your well-being while navigating challenging relationships.

  • Feeling guilty is a common response for those who’ve experienced emotional abuse. In therapy, we’ll work on recognizing that your needs and feelings are valid, and develop strategies to prioritize yourself without shame, so you can start living a life that honors who you truly are.