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

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Emotional Abuse Therapy in Buffalo, NY

Emotional abuse doesn’t leave physical scars, making it pervasive in our culture. It often begins subtly, with the abuser framing their actions as helpful, slowly convincing the victim they are always right. The abuse can be passive and blend into the background. Look for these signs of emotional abuse:

  • Controlling money and spending
  • Constantly belittling or pointing out flaws
  • Accusing you of things you never did (gaslighting)
  • Using silent treatment as punishment
  • Controlling who you see or where you go
  • Making hurtful jokes
  • Objectifying you
  • Using guilt as a weapon

Emotional abuse is about control and can occur in any relationship, not just romantic ones. The mental health professionals at Thriveworks in Buffalo, NY can help you recognize and overcome emotional abuse.

Call our office at (716) 453-2877 today.

Effects of Long-term Emotional Abuse

Long-term emotional abuse can lead to depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Victims may:

  • Blame the abuse on themselves
  • Have low self-esteem
  • Feel afraid to voice concerns
  • Become hypervigilant and anxious
  • Think nothing they do is ever enough
  • Distrust their own memories and perceptions

No one deserves to be emotionally abused. The path to recovery is challenging but possible. Thriveworks counselors in Buffalo, NY are here to support you every step of the way, empowering you to stand up for yourself in your relationships.

What Does Emotional Abuse Therapy Look Like?

Healing from emotional abuse takes time and courage. Thriveworks therapists have helped many people recover from emotional abuse. Therapy often starts with removing yourself from the abusive relationship, a crucial step for healing. Our therapists provide the emotional support needed during this time.

Therapy sessions focus on processing the abuse, acknowledging the scars, and developing coping methods and tips for building healthy relationships. Knowledge and understanding are vital for moving forward.

Find Your Power with an Emotional Abuse Therapist at Thriveworks in Buffalo, NY

You’ve lived under another’s control for too long. This is your life, and you can regain control. Call the Thriveworks office in Buffalo, NY today and meet with a licensed, empathetic, empowering counselor as early as tomorrow.

Thriveworks providers accept most major health insurance plans, making sessions more affordable. Prioritize your wellbeing—call Thriveworks today at (716) 453-2877.

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 Williamsville accept 20 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • Intellect EAP

  • JP Farley Corporation

  • Martins Point (US Family Health Plans)

  • Medicare NY

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Self-pay costs at Williamsville
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

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

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$1

Ongoing sessions

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Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

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$1

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Where to find us

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Address

1120 Youngs Road Suite 300
Williamsville, NY 14221

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Williamsville is located near the intersection of Youngs Road and Renaissance Drive, off I-324. It is just around the corner from Bassett Park and near the Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. The office is in a contemporary, low-rise brick office complex; enter through the main doors to access Suite 300.

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(716) 453-2877
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  • English
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Hours

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