Counseling for Emotional Abuse in Boston, MA—Counselors and Therapists
When someone is in an emotionally abusive relationship, they may feel…
- Afraid of the other person.
- Anxious about when the next outburst will occur.
- That they cannot do anything right or good enough.
- Unable to express their real thoughts and feelings.
- A lost sense of self.
- Helpless and/or depressed.
- Responsible for how they are being treated.
- Crazy.
Emotional abuse can happen in a marriage, between intimate partners, among friends, from parents to children, in a religious setting, at work, and more. If you or someone you love is in an emotionally abusive relationship, there are many resources available, and some of the best are psychological interventions. Thriveworks Boston offers counseling to help people recover from emotional abuse. Our therapists understand the challenges that people face as they come out of emotionally abusive relationships, and we prioritize their safety and healing. Reach out today for help.
Signs of Emotional Abuse
When people consistently engage in the following behavior toward others, then they may be emotionally abusive…
- Publicly humiliating, mocking, embarrassing, name-calling, or criticizing.
- Ignoring or belittling another’s opinions and emotions.
- Objectifying people.
- Using threats, intimidation, or guilt to get what they want.
- Displaying excessive jealousy or possessiveness.
- Gaslighting.
- Moodiness and bursts of anger.
- Harming, destroying, or disposing of another’s possessions without permission.
- Limiting another’s access to money, transportation, food, health care, or other vital resources.
- Falsely accusing.
- Withholding love to control another.
- Isolating another from other loved ones.
- Refusing to accept responsibility for their own actions.
The goal of any kind of abuse is almost always control, and with emotional abuse, feelings are the tools an abuser uses to gain that control over another. Manipulations like gaslighting erode a person’s sense of self so that the abuse can dominate the victim’s life. Healthy relationships promote freedom instead of control, and emotional abuse comes with a host of potential severe consequences for its victims. Anyone who has experience emotional abuse or seen a loved one suffer knows that the effects of emotional abuse are destructive. Victims often suffer with anxiety, fear, depression, hyper-vigilance, suicidal thoughts, psychosomatic pain, substance abuse, and more.
Healing from Emotional Abuse
The toll of emotional abuse is acute, but recovery is possible. Healing from any kind of abuse is a long-term process, and often, people need professional help. With a skilled therapist by their side, many people have recovered from abuse and learned…
- They are not the problem.
- The harm was real and deep.
- Healing from trauma is difficult but possible.
- How to prioritize their personal safety.
- Grief is part of recovery.
- It is possible to love again.
- They have a voice and a unique self.
Scheduling Counseling for Emotional Abuse at Thriveworks Boston
If you have experienced emotional abuse from a partner, spouse, parent, friend, or anyone, know that you did not deserve this treatment. The abuse was not your fault, and you are worthy of kindness, respect, and love. Thriveworks Boston understands the destruction emotional abuse can cause, and we have walked with many people as they heal. We consider it an honor to help our clients regain their identity, dreams, and value.
If you schedule counseling at Thriveworks Boston, we want you to feel valued from the first time you dial our office. A person will answer your call and help you schedule an appointment. We accept many forms of insurance, and our counselors offer evening and weekend appointments. Many first-time clients meet with their therapists within the week of their call. We are here for support, guidance, and encouragement. Call today.
