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Starting Emotional abuse counseling

What is emotional abuse counseling?

Emotional abuse counseling helps victims heal from abusive relationships. Examples of emotional abuse may include:

  • Blaming others for their own behavior.
  • Publicly mocking, humiliating, name-calling, embarrassing, criticizing.
  • Separating someone from their family and friends.
  • Withholding affection or love.
  • Downplaying another person’s experiences, perspectives, emotions, or thoughts.
  • Using or objectifying people.
  • Denying access to money, medical care, food, transportation, or other crucial resources.
  • Using guilt, threats, or intimidation.

How does emotional abuse counseling work?

Emotional abuse counseling with our Thriveworks therapists in Alpharetta gives people the safe space they need to identify and understand the harm they’ve experienced and move forward. Through therapy, many victims have rebuilt their self-esteem and self-worth; recognized that they did not cause the abuse, but their perpetrator is responsible for the choice to harm; identified their wounds and found the treatment they need; healed from trauma; re-established their personal safety; grieved their losses; formed new, loving relationships; and learned to trust their experiences and emotions.

Is emotional abuse counseling conducted in person or online?

Emotional abuse counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does emotional abuse counseling last?

Emotional abuse counseling with one of our Thriveworks therapists in Alpharetta, GA can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, depending on the individual’s exact needs and preferences.

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Counseling for Emotional Abuse in Alpharetta, GA

Emotional abuse can occur in any kind of relationship—between spouses, among friends, with a co-worker, from a parent to a child, within a religious community, and more. If you have been abused emotionally or if you are currently in an abusive relationship, know that resources are available for you. Many people need the support of friends and family, but emotional abuse is also a trauma that may need professional care.

Thriveworks Alpharetta offers counseling for emotional abuse because we understand how trauma wounds a person’s spirit. We see the wounds, even if others cannot. Our mental health professionals are committed to providing holistic care as our clients establish their safety and heal from emotional abuse. If you have experienced emotional abuse, reach out to schedule an appointment with Thriveworks.

Recognizing Emotional Abuse

Emotional abuse is harder to define than other forms of abuse, but if you have experienced emotional abuse, you know it when you see it. Examples may help to bring understanding. The following may be emotionally abusive:

  1. Destroying or harming another’s possessions (Disposing of a family heirloom, a favorite picture, a meaningful letter, et cetera).
  2. Gaslighting (Making people feel crazy).
  3. Denying access to important resources (Limiting another’s means to education, money, food, transportation, or health care).
  4. Demonstrating extreme and inappropriate jealousy and/or possessiveness (“I own you.”).
  5. Trying to get things through threats, guilt, or intimidation (“A good wife would…”).
  6. Objectifying others (“Man up” or “You are such a girl”).
  7. Exploding with anger (Storming over minor infractions).
  8. Falsely blaming (“You broke [forgot, stole, moved, et cetera]…” when they know you did not).
  9. Withholding love to achieve a certain end (“I won’t be your friend unless…”)
  10. Disregarding or minimizing another’s experiences, opinions, and/or emotions (“you are overreacting/too sensitive”).
  11. Cutting off someone from their family and friends or using guilt to isolate them (“You never spend time with me, but you going to see your mom again”).
  12. Openly humiliating, shaming, embarrassing, mocking, name-calling, or criticizing (“if you used your brain…”).
  13. Being defensive instead of accepting responsibility for their own actions (“Well, you’re not perfect!”).

How Does Emotional Abuse Counseling Help?

Counseling may help victims heal by…

  • Naming the harm.
  • Determining the right treatment for the wounds.
  • Helping people understand that the abuse was not their fault.
  • Making people’s safety a priority.
  • Restoring people’s self-worth and voice.
  • Learning how to love and trust again.

Healing from Emotional Abuse with Thriveworks Alpharetta

When you read through the examples of emotional abuse, did you recognize any? Is someone in your life engaging in those destructive behaviors? If you or someone you love is being emotionally abused, know that Thriveworks Alpharetta is ready to help. We have appointments for emotional abuse counseling available.

When you call our office, our aim is to provide holistic care from the moment you dial our number. Many new clients meet with a therapist within the same week of their call. We work with many insurance companies and accept many insurance plans. Our therapists offer weekend and evening appointments. Are you ready for a change? Call Thriveworks Alpharetta today to get started.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Alpharetta therapists and counselors accept 22 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Program

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Program

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Alpharetta
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

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$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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She is the best therapist I've ever had in my life I love her and I've been going to therapy for over 10 years and by far I have learned the most from her in a short time than in years. I believe she is an angel sent from God. Couldn't be more pleased and I'd recommend her to everyone.
Read more She is the best therapist I've ever had in my life I love her and I've been going to therapy for over 10 years and by far I have learned the most from her in a short time than in years. I believe she is an angel sent from God. Couldn't be more pleased and I'd recommend her to everyone.
Angela Mar 2025
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Melissa is the best!. She does outstanding work.
Makhtar Mar 2025
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My therapist is really helping me a lot.
James Mar 2025
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Having someone to listen and who will tell me the truth!
Josephine Mar 2025
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I feel like I am beginning to heal. I feel hope.
Gloria Mar 2025
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My therapist, Melissa, is great! She is very respectful and takes time to listen to you. She is a good listener and has a lot of experience. She has helped me so much!
Enoabasi Mar 2025
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Mark has been a fabulous help to me. He listens well and remembers our previous conversations. He understands my concerns and offers insightful feedback. I would highly recommend him and your company to anyone who needs assistance. He is a great resource and a great representative for the business.
Read more Mark has been a fabulous help to me. He listens well and remembers our previous conversations. He understands my concerns and offers insightful feedback. I would highly recommend him and your company to anyone who needs assistance. He is a great resource and a great representative for the business.
Dale Jan 2024
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Excellent therapist! Mark, is an expert in his field! The only therapist I will ever use! Definitely recommend Mark to anyone in search of a quality therapist!
Alpharetta Mar 2022
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Alpharetta is located on Powers Pl just off N Main St, a few minutes northeast of Wills Park. We share a building with Dream Seeker Elizabeth, and our neighbors include CITGO Food & Wine, Monkey 68 Kitchen & Bar, and From Hair On Salon. The closest bus stop to our building is N Main St & Mayfield Rd. If you have trouble finding our office or have any questions about how to get here, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

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(770) 676-3078

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