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96 licensed therapists & providers in Pennsylvania—12 in Allentown. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

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We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

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94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks in the last year

Discover how starting emotional abuse counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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I advocate for all by assisting with learning and emotional strengths and areas of need to foster growth, and the skills needed to...

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Jonathan Egge is a Navy veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience in therapy with veterans w...

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I believe healing begins when we feel truly seen and understood, and I strive to create a supportive space where you can explore y...

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I see therapy as both a science and an art — a space to combine self-discovery, emotional mastery, and meaningful growth with comp...

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I create a safe, non-judgmental space for people to feel heard and understood....

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As an individual who struggled with mental health issues myself, I understand that you can't just "snap out of it" —like some peop...

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Rasmill Espiritu is a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 9 years of professional e...

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Relationship challenges? Life transitions? Stress? Anxiety? Depression? There is hope - I am happy to be here for you!...

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As a mother of 3 teenagers, I understand how chaotic life is and how challenging it can be to make time for self-care and prioriti...

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You are worth investing in, and I would honor the opportunity to assist you in becoming your best self. I can’t wait to meet you!...

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Emotional abuse counseling FAQs

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 Allentown 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 Allentown, PA can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, depending on the individual’s exact needs and preferences.

Need more help deciding?

Love Is Patient and Kind, Not Controlling—Therapy and Counseling for Emotional Abuse in Allentown, PA

When children are teased or taunted, they are often told the old nursery rhyme, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” While this is often offered to comfort a child, it rarely does. Even young children know that words and emotionally hurtful actions can wound a person’s spirit. In some cases, emotionally manipulative words may be emotional abuse.

Many support systems are in place for people who are being emotionally abused or have been. Recovery is possible, and often involves mental health counseling. Trained therapists have guide victims on how to reestablish their safety and find healing.

The therapists at Thriveworks Allentown have helped many people recover from emotional abuse. We want to empower our clients to find heal from the past abuse and build a future where they flourish. If you have suffered from emotional abuse, reach out to Thriveworks Allentown for help.

Emotional Abuse: A Description and Examples

Respectful arguments are healthy, normal dynamics within any relationship. They show that each individual is free to think and feel without one dominating the other. Emotional abuse, however, occurs when one person seeks to control the other through a pattern of emotionally manipulative behaviors.

The forms that emotional abuse can take are limitless, and often, recognizing emotional abuse is easier than defining it. Examples of emotional abuse may include…

  1. Refusing to accept personal responsibility for one’s own behavior.
  2. Falsely accusing others and/or blaming victims for the abuse they suffer.
  3. Publicly and openly embarrassing, humiliating, mocking, name-calling, or criticizing another.
  4. Cutting off others from their loved ones.
  5. Holding back affection or love to gain a desired result (When you… I will…)
  6. Denying or downplaying another person’s experiences, feelings, and thoughts. (“You’re too sensitive; you’re overreacting.”)
  7. Objectifying other people.
  8. Withholding deserved access to important resources, including medical care money, transportation, and/or food.
  9. Using guilt, intimidation, or threats to control other people.
  10. Without permission, harming or trashing another’s personal and prized possessions (a meaningful letter, a special photograph, et cetera).
  11. Using anger and moodiness to keep others on edge.
  12. Displaying possessive or jealous behaviors.
  13. Gaslighting.

These examples often begin slowly. At first, emotional abuse is not egregious or overt, but as victims become desensitized to the maltreatment, perpetrators escalate the harm.

Emotional Abuse: Safety and Healing

Just as many people who experience a physical injury need to see a health care professional, so many people who have experienced injuries to their spirit need to see a mental health professional. The therapists at Thriveworks Allentown would like anyone who has experienced emotional abuse to know…

  • Abuse is never a victim’s fault.
  • People are responsible for their choice to harm.
  • Emotional abuse is often traumatic.
  • Recovery takes time and effort but is possible.
  • One’s physical and emotional safety are important.
  • It is possible to love and trust again.

Scheduling Emotional Abuse Counseling at Thriveworks Allentown

If you have experienced emotional abuse and if you are ready to work with a therapist, contacting Thriveworks may be a helpful next step. We want to support our clients from the moment they first call our office throughout their treatment.

New clients often meet with their counselor within the same week of calling our office. We make evening and weekend sessions available, and most insurance plans are accepted. If you are ready to start therapy, we are ready to be there for you. Call Thriveworks Allentown today.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Allentown accept 49 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Ambetter Health | Commercial

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth Pennsylvania

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

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Self-pay costs at Allentown
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

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

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Everly Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Ed is a wonderful therapist. He poses unique questions that I really have to think about the answers and I like that I get to be challenged in my thought process. I am a Christian and It’s nice to have a fellow believer, understand scripture or share it with me to encourage me to keep moving forward in my journey? It’s almost like chatting with a friend Been my therapist for at least 18 months if not longer.
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Harper Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Jonathan Egge understands what I say, which means he understands what I need, he's truthful, intelligent, easy to understand, and I would recommend him to anyone who needs some understanding about their thoughts and ideas, he does that for me and I can't thank him enough.
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Akemi Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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She listens with no judgement
Simone Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Dawn understands me
Emma Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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My therapist Bryant is one of the only people I've ever met who has gotten me to open myself up and be aware of myself. He is the best. I look forward to therapy every week and is one of the most insightful and communicative professionals I've ever met.
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Maria Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Marianne has steadily helped me acknowledge some of the energy I’ve carried for many years. She is sensitive to my spiritual beliefs and is able to help me develop goals for the future.
Amelia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I finally found someone who understands me and challenges me intellectually. She explains to me why children do what they do in turn allowing me to understand why I am the way I am. She offers me real anxiety relief coping skills like breathing techniques or ice packs on the face. She doesn't just ask me how I feel all the time or make me talk about hard things if I'm not in the mood. She uses the words that I say to understand how I feel even if I don't know how I feel. I really like her and I really think she's going to help me.
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Veronica Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Address

1320 Hausman Rd Suite 100
Allentown, PA 18104

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Allentown is located near Hausman Rd and Cetronia Rd, off I-476. It is right by the Lehigh Valley Home & Garden Center and near the Springhouse Middle School.

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Phone number

(484) 246-8451
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Languages spoken by PA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
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Hours

Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
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Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
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