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Quincy

As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by painful life circ...

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Cambridge

As a queer Latina woman with extensive experience treating patients with trauma, depression, anxiety, and more, I look forward to ...

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Leominster

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Leominster

Talking has a curative quality. It allows us to gain access to thoughts and feelings we could have been previously unaware of....

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Leominster

Meghan Kelley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 5 years of experience in the mental health field. Meg has expe...

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Cambridge

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Newton

I believe one of the most important things I can do as your therapist is to provide a safe and supportive environment that allows ...

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Worcester

As a dedicated Clinician, I am here to help overwhelming feelings not to detour us from our true authentic selves....

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Attleboro

Healing is not for the faint of heart, but a winding road rather than a destination....

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Boston

As a queer-identified woman, I understand the unique issue of identity exploration and life stressors....

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Worcester

As a young woman, I understand the challenges that academic, work, and family stress can present....

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Attleboro

My goal is to help individuals and families confront life's challenges, unlock their inherent strength, and build a solid path tow...

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Boston

Having spent over a decade in the U.S. as an immigrant from China, I understand the unique challenges faced by those with multicul...

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Boston

As a compassionate and culturally conscious psychotherapist with over 8years of experience, I specialize in addressing a wide rang...

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Cambridge

As a Black Haitian-American woman, I understand what it means to be different, among many other things....

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Boston

I like to help people learn how their brain work and use this as a foundation for empowerment to make positive change in their lif...

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Boston

I strive to help each client utilize their strengths to improve their quality of life through a queer, sober, neurodivergent-infor...

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Lexington

Why does everything have to be a syndrome or a disorder? Maybe you're just interesting and cool....

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Quincy

“As a therapist, I am a companion. I try to help people tune into their own wisdom." –Virginia Satir...

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Worcester

As a former member of a special operations military unit, I understand and can empathize with directly- and indirectly-related iss...

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Cambridge

I like to focus on a fun way to get to the root of the diagnosis in a judgment-free zone!...

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Attleboro

I use a holistic approach to treating unwanted behaviors by challenging the cognitive lens and encouraging self-awareness, self-lo...

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Cambridge

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is key to your success in therapy, where you ca...

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Leominster

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Salem

I approach therapy with warmth, curiosity, and collaboration through a trauma-informed and culturally responsive lens, supporting ...

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Cambridge

As a bilingual Latina therapist, I provide a safe and supportive space to explore your inner world and grow into your best self, n...

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Cambridge

I desire to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are—no story sanitation and no respectability performances—because...

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Brookline

As individuals, our lived experiences and perspectives are inherently unique to us....

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Cambridge

As a trained physician, experienced oriental medicine practitioner, and PhD medical researcher, I believe in a holistic approach t...

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Cambridge

As a straight cis-gendered white male, I have tried to build my cultural competence and sexual/gender understanding to advocate an...

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Framingham

As a psychoanalyst, I use a client-centered, holistic approach that prioritizes the human being beyond the diagnosis, and connects...

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Leominster

I work to make sure that my clients feel empowered and not stigmatized by any mental health issues that they are experiencing....

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Salem

As a biracial woman of color, I'm here to start or continue the healing and growth process where you are right now....

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Salem

I believe in working collaboratively with my clients, meeting them where they are and utilizing strengths to explore solutions....

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Attleboro

As an empathetic individual it is Tiffany's passion to help people of all kinds through therapeutic skill, technique and cultural ...

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Cambridge

Cody Doucette is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master's degree in Counseling and Psychological Services. He has a pass...

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Salem

My approach to care is meeting clients exactly where they are, using a nonjudgmental and collaborative approach to help people liv...

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Newton

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Framingham

Lena Nganga is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 15 years of experience assisting teens, adults...

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Boston

Azizi Carle is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the states of Massachusetts and Texas who has over 10 years’ exp...

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Somerville

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Leominster

I create a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen and supported, drawing from my professional experience an...

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Quincy

I’ve always been drawn to hearing people’s stories and learning about their perspectives. As a therapist, I focus on creating a ca...

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Salem

As a long-term career therapist, I have a passion for my work and feel privileged to work with those who share their heartfelt cha...

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Quincy

As a bilingual clinician with both professional expertise and personal experience navigating transitions in life, I provide eviden...

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Attleboro

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with adults and teenagers, as well ove...

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Lexington

As a young woman who has allowed self-esteem, confidence, and anxiety to get in the way of life, I understand how difficult it can...

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Framingham

I am dedicated to helping adults and adolescents navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth through compassionate and ...

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Framingham

I know how important it is to feel truly seen and supported, and I'd be honored to walk with you as you work toward healing, growt...

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Quincy

It takes a lot of strength for individuals to engage in counseling, and I understand the importance of building trust and rapport ...

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Salem

I am dedicated to creating a safe, empathetic space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings....

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Somerville

I enjoy helping others learn how to better cope with anxiety and life stressors....

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Framingham

As a compassionate therapist with diverse experience in clinical psychology, I'm dedicated to helping you navigate life's challeng...

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Cambridge

As a USAF veteran and psychotherapist, I bring both compassion and resilience to our work together, and I'm here to walk beside yo...

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Westborough

Clients often share that they feel truly heard and supported with me, and that together we’re able to bring clarity, balance, and ...

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Cambridge

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Attleboro

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Cambridge

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Watertown

As a wife and mother of a biracial family, I recognize the challenges that exist in this world. My personal experiences allow me t...

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Boston

As a psycho-dynamically trained therapist, Raef believes relationship building is the root of all lasting change. His goal in ther...

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Brookline

As someone who has lived and trained across cultures I understand how complex our stories can be. I offer a space to explore deepe...

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Boston

My favorite part of my job is being a soft landing space and a person on your team, rooting for your success every step of the way...

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Salem

I use a person-centered, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral approach for all clients, offering a non-judgmental, caring, and e...

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Attleboro

As a bicultural and trilingual woman and mother, I understand issues of culture and ethnicity, as well as parenting....

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Attleboro

As a second-generation Asian woman of color, I have the insight and compassion of feeling different and empowering self-esteem to ...

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Lexington

Pinelopi Dovinos is a psychotherapist with a Master’s Degree in Social Work and Certification in Gender and sexuality (queer stu...

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Attleboro

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Westborough

I strive to create a non-judgemental and compassionate therapeutic relationship to help you navigate through life’s challenges....

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Cambridge

I love helping individuals become the greatest versions of themselves....

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Boston

Amanda Wayne is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has had the great fortune to work with clients of all ages, ethn...

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Worcester

As someone who values the story that each person holds, I will never take for granted the trust it takes to open up and share the ...

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Cambridge

As a hispanic woman growing up in a single family household, I understand some of the issues of diversity and the importance of ov...

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Lexington

I believe healing is a personal journey of self-discovery — a return to the innate worth, wholeness, and strength we each carry wi...

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Quincy

As a man of color from a diverse cultural background, I understand the need to provide culturally appropriate care for patients an...

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Quincy

I understand the importance of meeting clients where they are, and I work to tailor treatment approaches to meet individual needs ...

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Boston

I will create a secured atmosphere where clients will feel appreciated and will obtain the highest quality of care while working t...

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Lexington

Starting therapy can often be a daunting task; my goal is to provide a comfortable and supportive therapeutic environment in which...

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Boston

As a gay cisgender bicultural man of color, I understand the unique challenges of identity exploration and intersectionality....

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Cambridge

As a human being, I understand the myriad of psychiatric, psychological, and mental health problems that humans face throughout th...

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Westborough

As a practitioner and advocate for mindfulness, I facilitate a milieu to make a client feel validated, to recover one’s voice, and...

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Salem

As an experienced individual and family therapist, I respect and recognize the vulnerability and the strength of taking that first...

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Cambridge

As a therapist, I offer a warm and supportive space where clients feel empowered to grow, heal, and thrive....

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Lexington

As an Asian American therapist, I bring a blend of cultural sensitivity and professional expertise to sessions, ensuring that your...

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Cambridge

Jennifer Royster is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has experience working with diverse populations acro...

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Worcester

Being a black woman, I have a unique perspective as a therapist, and hope to normalize therapy for clients black and people of col...

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Framingham

I believe individuals have an innate sense of what they need and I am here to help you tap into that inner wisdom....

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Starting Emotional abuse counseling in Amherst

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

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Emotional Abuse Counseling in Amherst, MA—Counselors and Therapists for Emotional Abuse

Emotional abuse is no joke. It is a poison that turns a vital part of the human existence—relationships—into something dangerous. It is a perverted form of the love that relationships are supposed to hold.

You deserve healthy, fulfilling relationships that push you to be better, comfort you when you’re down, and encourage you every step of the way. Every relationship will hit some bumps in the road, and that’s not a bad thing. However, when it turns abusive, it becomes something else entirely. Thriveworks Amherst emotional abuse counseling understands the deep emotional and mental wounds that emotional abuse can cause. Our Emotional Abuse counselors want you to know that there is a way to over come your past and grow into the healthy, happy life you deserve. Call and schedule with a Thriveworks counselor who is trained and experiencing in addressing emotional abuse by calling (413) 634-4805.

What Is Emotional Abuse?

Emotional Abuse is hard to spot, especially when you’re in it. Thriveworks Amherst doesn’t hold to a strict definition of emotional abuse because there is no true way to encompass all the mental, emotional, and spiritual ways emotional abuse can affect a person. And there is no way to encompass all the tools used to emotionally abuse someone.

One of the core concepts of emotional abuse is the relational aspect of it. Often, emotional abusive relationships are focused on manipulation and control. Emotional abuse can take place in any relationships, which makes it hard to spot. It is usually a slow decline, maybe even starting from a healthy relationship. Slowly, an abuser will convince you that they are right, and you are wrong in some critical way. It can be passive and subtle, building up over years or a few days until you feel stuck.

An emotional abusive person might:

  • Control money and spending
  • Constantly belittle you or point out flaws
  • Accuse you of things you never did
  • Use silent treatment as punishment
  • Control who you see or where you go
  • Make hurtful jokes
  • Objectify you
  • Use guilt as a weapon

There are many other detrimental methods to emotional abuse. Usually, they all revolve around the idea of control. Control and dominance are oftentimes the main motive behind emotional abuse.

Thriveworks Amherst wants to make it clear that emotional abuse isn’t limited to any one relationship. Romantic, friendships, professional, and family members can all be turned abusive. This is a scary idea, but Thriveworks Amherst is here to fight for you. There are loving, caring relationships out there. You are not doomed to this life or this pain. Thriveworks Amherst counselors are excited to walk with you out of this pain and into a life of freedom and growth.

What Does Emotional Abuse Therapy Look Like?

After emotional abuse, it can be even harder to open up, much less open up about the abuse that caused you so much pain to begin with. Thriveworks Amherst understands your hesitation. Our counselors won’t push you beyond what you are willing to go. The path to healing can be long, but any steps forward should be celebrated.

The first step is a crucial one: Acknowledge the abuse. This might be coming from someone you love, someone you’ve built a relationship up over years. Maybe once this relationship was pure and true and something changed. Maybe it’s newer. Either way, you deserve the freedom of not being chained down by an emotional abusive relationship.

The second step is equally as crucial: removing yourself from the emotional abuse if it’s possible. Thriveworks Amherst is here to support you in this step. Our trained staff have help many like you to get the support they need.We will also be there through every one of the steps that follow: The counseling session and all the twists and turns that it can take. The healing and growth. The moving on and finding your own strength. Thriveworks Amherst will be your biggest supporter and most reliable tool. Every session will be unique to your personality, situation, and goal. It’s about you, so we’ll keep the focus on you.

Scheduling Emotional Abuse Therapy at Thriveworks Amherst

You deserve to have complete control of your own life. Freedom from the snares of emotional abuse is possible with Thriveworks Amherst. So, don’t hesitate and call (413) 634-4805 to get the help you need today.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Amherst accept 26 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at Amherst
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Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Amherst is located in the same building as Yoga Center Amherst and Mexcalito Taco Bar. We are right by the intersection of Kellogg Ave and Boltwood Walk, and nearby is the intersection of Kellogg Ave and N Pleasant Street. Near this intersection is Build Yoga and Wellness, The Halal Cart, Richard’s Coin Exchange, and a US Post Office.

Phone number

(413) 340-5164

Languages spoken by MA providers

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