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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 Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge, VA can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, depending on the individual’s exact needs and preferences.
There are many forms of this type of abuse, three of the most common being:
Quite often the abuser is also a victim of emotional abuse and may have suffered other types of abuse or neglect too.
Unlike physical abuse, there are no obvious symptoms associated with emotional maltreatment or neglect. There are often signs of unnatural actions or emotions, though, if you know what to look for. However, this can be harder to detect in children than adults because emotional changes are a natural part of growing up. Some of the symptoms in youngsters might include:
Older children and adults may show signs in the following areas:
These things can affect a person’s life and as much as they try to improve, it’s often a futile task until they get professional help. One of the problems with emotional and mental issues is that people can’t always identify in themselves what others see in them.
In most cases, counseling can help but it does depend on how the patient responds to treatment. There are also different types of treatment available.
Thriveworks Woodbridge emotional abuse counselors have experience working with patients in this area. Give us a call today to evaluate what solutions we might be able to suggest.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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