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Starting Emotional abuse counseling

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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN 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 Knoxville, TN

Emotional abuse can manifest in many ways, though all forms of this abuse share certain things in common: it is all painful; it’s destructive and has a lasting effect on the victims. Emotional maltreatment is by far the most common form of abuse. Although an abuser will use various kinds of psychological warfare to torment their victim, there are some common actions that most use. Some of these will include:

  • Making fun of your looks and body
  • Constantly mocking your thoughts and ideas
  • Drawing attention to your flaws and often use them against you
  • Humiliate you in public
  • Shout and scream at you, often from close quarters
  • Make a point of putting you down in front of other people

This type of abuse is inexcusable and truly awful, but it is all too common nonetheless. If you can relate to any of the above, just know that it’s not normal or acceptable behavior. It is advisable for anyone going through any of the above to talk to someone. That someone should preferably be a trusted emotional abuse therapy counselor or therapist. If you think you could benefit from talking to a professional, Reach out to Thriveworks Knoxville today.

How Can Emotional Abuse Affect My Life?

The way we think affects the way we feel and the way we feel affects the way we function as individuals. Thoughts and feelings affect life. People who suffer with emotional abuse are unable to think, feel or function in the same way as others do. They struggle. Psychological abuse can affect three main areas of everyday life, namely:

  • Home life
  • Work life
  • Social life

Abuse has a detrimental impact on all areas of living. Socialization skills often go first. This affects friendships and the way the abused one communicates with other people. Productively at home and in the workplace declines too. The longer the abuse goes on for, the more psychological damage there is.

Getting help at Thriveworks Knoxville

If you are experiencing emotional disharmony in your life, please consider seeing a therapist. At our Knoxville emotional abuse therapy office, we have trained professionals in this area. Our therapists and counselors can help you to understand the root cause of your emotional abuse. After diagnosis, they will be in a position to offer you various options in support, along with some potential solutions to help get you on the road to recovery.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Knoxville therapists and counselors accept 23 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Program

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Program

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Medicare Advantage

  • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee | BCBS

  • Cigna Metro National Public Schools (MNPS)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

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I like that I am given lots of materials to work with to solidify what I have learned and go back to when I forget what was talked about. I also love that I feel like my experiences or knowledge of therapy isnt a barrier because I am met where I am on skills. Im given information where i lack knowledge and we are able to move on when i already understand a skill.
Read more I like that I am given lots of materials to work with to solidify what I have learned and go back to when I forget what was talked about. I also love that I feel like my experiences or knowledge of therapy isnt a barrier because I am met where I am on skills. Im given information where i lack knowledge and we are able to move on when i already understand a skill.
Anwhitney Apr 2025
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Great provider and listener
Malcolm Apr 2025
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Brittany Tyler is an amazing therapist that has helped me realize so many truths about myself. She pushes me outside of my comfort zone in the best way to improve my mental health. I have received so much clarity from our sessions, and I truly don't know where I would be without her support, validation, and encouragement. I would recommend her to anyone, because she is able to meet the client where they are at to provide the best results. I feel understood, and challenged in the most effective way. Her knowledge is so expansive, and as a therapist myself I have been thoroughly impressed with her technique. She is truly incredible at her job and I am thankful to be her client.
Read more Brittany Tyler is an amazing therapist that has helped me realize so many truths about myself. She pushes me outside of my comfort zone in the best way to improve my mental health. I have received so much clarity from our sessions, and I truly don't know where I would be without her support, validation, and encouragement. I would recommend her to anyone, because she is able to meet the client where they are at to provide the best results. I feel understood, and challenged in the most effective way. Her knowledge is so expansive, and as a therapist myself I have been thoroughly impressed with her technique. She is truly incredible at her job and I am thankful to be her client.
Tosha Apr 2025
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Danielle is just the most amazing person like you can tell that there's absolutely no judgment. She truly understands probably the most connected I've ever been to a counselor in my life. I love the homework. She gives me she is absolutely amazing.
Read more Danielle is just the most amazing person like you can tell that there's absolutely no judgment. She truly understands probably the most connected I've ever been to a counselor in my life. I love the homework. She gives me she is absolutely amazing.
Catherine Apr 2025
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I love that they are caring and they listen and so kind
Monica Apr 2025
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I really appreciated the patience that my therapist has as well as the in depth explanations to questions.
Cole Apr 2025
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Jessica is amazing! She is very sweet, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I greatly appreciate the time she spends with me and her treatment recommendations and Goals for the week.
Peggy Mar 2025
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She listens and works with me
Christy Mar 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Knoxville is located off of N Peters Rd and Market Pl Blvd, across the street from Market Place Shopping Center. Our other neighbors include Block Advisors, Geosyntec Consultants, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Red Roof PLUS+ & Suites Knoxville West - Cedar Bluff. The closest bus stop to our building is N Peters Rd EB @ Market Place Blvd.

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(865) 290-2278

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