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Emotional abuse counseling helps victims heal from abusive relationships. Examples of emotional abuse may include:
Emotional abuse counseling with our Thriveworks therapists in Newport News 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.
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.
Emotional abuse counseling with one of our Thriveworks therapists in Newport News, VA can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, depending on the individual’s exact needs and preferences.
Victims of emotional abuse may experience:
If you or someone you love is experiencing emotional abuse, know that Thriveworks Newport News offers therapy for emotional abuse. Call or go online to schedule your appointment today.
The following are examples of emotional abuse in action within a relationship:
Emotional abuse often begins slowly and then escalates as victims grow used to being treated poorly. Therefore, anyone can become entrapped in an emotionally abusive relationship: men and women, young and old, wealthy and poor, and anyone of any race or with any education level.
f you are ready to see a mental health professional, Thriveworks Newport News has appointments available for emotional abuse recovery.
Psychoeducation: Provides information about emotional abuse, its effects, and healthy relationships to increase awareness and understanding.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): Helps individuals recognize and challenge distorted beliefs about themselves and their abusers, and develop coping strategies to manage negative emotions and behaviors.
Trauma therapy: Addresses the emotional and psychological impact of emotional abuse, including symptoms of trauma such as flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): Focuses on building emotion regulation skills, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and mindfulness to manage intense emotions and improve relationships.
Narrative therapy: Assists individuals in reframing their experiences of emotional abuse, exploring alternative narratives, and reclaiming their sense of identity and agency.
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR): Targets traumatic memories associated with emotional abuse through bilateral stimulation to reduce distress and promote emotional healing and resolution.
Schema therapy: Addresses underlying maladaptive patterns or “schemas” developed as a result of emotional abuse, helping individuals challenge and modify these patterns to promote healthier relationships and self-concept.
Support groups: Offer a safe and validating space for survivors of emotional abuse to share experiences, receive validation and support, and learn from others facing similar challenges.
Art therapy: Utilizes creative expression as a therapeutic tool to process emotions, explore trauma-related themes, and facilitate healing and self-discovery.
Mindfulness-based approaches: Incorporate mindfulness practices to cultivate present-moment awareness, self-compassion, and acceptance, and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression associated with emotional abuse.
If you contact our office, you may be meeting with a therapist within 7 days of your first call. We also work with many insurance companies and offer weekend and evening hours.
Call Thriveworks Newport News today or book online.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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