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Starting Emotional abuse counseling in Silver Spring

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 Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring, MD 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 – Therapists and Counselors in Silver Spring, MD 

Anyone who experiences any or all the above symptoms can’t possibly function in a “normal” capacity.  Emotional abuse may not be visible physically, but the toll it takes on someone mentally can be extremely harmful.

If you feel as if your heart and mind have been wounded by the effects of emotional abuse, you are not alone.  The emotional abuse counselors at Thriveworks Silver Spring listen to your experiences and strive to help the victims of emotional abuse recover.

Call or book online at Thriveworks Silver Spring today.

Forms of Emotional Abuse 

Emotional abuse can occur in many different forms. Many people experiencing emotional abuse feel like they can’t escape the everlasting effects of the harm they have dealt with.

Typical examples of the effects include:

  • Aggressive passive behaviors
  • Can’t have fun without mind altering substances (drugs, alcohol)
  • Inability to concentrate for long periods
  • Lack genuine self-esteem
  • Susceptible to anxiety attacks and bouts of depression
  • Unable to sleep properly.

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. Using guild, intimidation, or threats to control other people
  9. Without permission, harming or trashing another’s personal and prized possessions (a meaningful letter, a special photograph, etc.)
  10. Using anger and moodiness to keep others on edge
  11. Displaying possessive or jealous behaviors

How Can Therapy Help?

At Thriveworks, our counselors may assist you with the following therapies, among others:

Individual Therapy: Provides a safe and confidential space for survivors to explore their experiences, emotions, and coping mechanisms with a trained therapist.

  • Group Therapy: Offers a supportive environment where survivors can connect with others who have had similar experiences, share stories, and learn from one another.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps survivors identify and challenge negative thought patterns and beliefs associated with the abuse, promoting healthier coping strategies and self-esteem.
  • Trauma-Informed Therapy: Recognizes the impact of trauma on survivors’ mental and emotional well-being, focusing on safety, trust, and empowerment in the therapeutic process.
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy:Teaches survivors mindfulness techniques to increase self-awareness, regulate emotions, and cultivate self-compassion amidst the trauma of emotional abuse.

Schedule an Appointment with Thriveworks Silver Spring

Thriveworks Silver Spring emotional abuse therapy counselors have helped many people find peace and get balance back into their lives. Give us a call and schedule your first appointment at (202) 478-9619.

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 Silver Spring accept 23 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS PPO

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • JP Farley Corporation

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Self-pay costs at Silver Spring
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

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

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Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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Ease of making the appointments and the clinician is great to work with
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Dr. Upshaw is great at being a combination of empathetic and pushing me to grow
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Very knowledgeable and invigorating sessions.
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My sessions help me figure things out, make improvements in my perception and it progresses through clear and direct communication without fluff. I appreciate how we interact dynamically from one session to the next and it doesn't come across as a formatted or scripted interaction. Works for me.
Read more My sessions help me figure things out, make improvements in my perception and it progresses through clear and direct communication without fluff. I appreciate how we interact dynamically from one session to the next and it doesn't come across as a formatted or scripted interaction. Works for me.
Christopher Sep 2025
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Judy was very knowledgable and empathetic and helped me work through my issues. She has good insight and showed me what to do to combat negative thoughts.
Stephanie Sep 2025
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Magy is unbelievable. I cannot begin to describe how much her professional, kind demeanor has helped me through very hard issues with my mental health. I am so very grateful for her help.
Peter Sep 2025
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It's been great working with my therapist! He has adjusted my thinking in so many areas. It's been eye opening.
Diana Sep 2025
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Mohammed is attentive, a great listener, and engaging.
Ellis Sep 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Silver Spring is located off Lamberton Drive, across the street from Truist Bank and CVS Pharmacy. We currently share the building with Champion Martial Arts and Ben Yehuda restaurant.

Phone number

(202) 915-2842

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