Reclaim your voice, worth, and emotional well-being.

Emotional abuse can leave deep, invisible wounds that affect your confidence, relationships, and sense of safety. Whether it involves manipulation, control, humiliation, or gaslighting, the impact can be just as serious as physical harm. At The Summit Counseling Center, we provide a safe, supportive space to begin healing and rebuild your sense of self.

Are You Experiencing Emotional Abuse?

You may benefit from counseling if you:

  • Constantly feel criticized, blamed, or belittled by a partner, family member, or friend
  • Doubt your reality or feel like you’re “walking on eggshells”
  • Struggle with low self-worth, anxiety, or depression due to someone’s treatment
  • Feel isolated from loved ones or discouraged from making your own choices
  • Have difficulty setting boundaries or recognizing healthy relationship patterns
  • Want to heal from past abuse and regain your emotional strength

Our Approach

Our counselors offer trauma-informed, compassionate care focused on helping you regain control of your life, strengthen boundaries, and rebuild self-worth. Your personalized plan may include the evidence-based methods listed below.

You are not alone — and your healing journey matters.

You Deserve Safety and Respect

With the right support, you can move from fear and confusion to clarity, confidence, and connection.

Therapists for Emotional Abuse

Allison Bates , M.S.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Registered Play Therapist

Kara Cunningham , M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Milton Site Lead

Brittany Glaser , M.A., M.Div.

Licensed Professional Counselor
DBT Team Lead
Johns Creek (Old Alabama Rd.) Site Lead

Patrick Haley , M.S.

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor

Alice D. Hoag , Ed.D.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor

Madeline Redetzky , M.S.

Licensed Professional Counselor
School Program Manager

Stephen Walters , M.Div., M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Sugar Hill Site Lead

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