Domestic Abuse Therapists in 92253

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The Willow Tree Holistic Mental Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253  (Online Only)
I provide individual services to adults age 25 and older. I have a special focus on helping people recover from family dysfunction, religious or school abuse, and complex trauma. Many of my clients are the children of parents with personality disorders, and some suffer from these disorders as well. My services are designed to help you heal from the past and re-work personal relationships to establish healthier boundaries. My approach to services is investigative, supportive and direct. There is great benefit to listening and affirming a client, but I tend to work with those looking for a more direct. goal-oriented method.
I provide individual services to adults age 25 and older. I have a special focus on helping people recover from family dysfunction, religious or school abuse, and complex trauma. Many of my clients are the children of parents with personality disorders, and some suffer from these disorders as well. My services are designed to help you heal from the past and re-work personal relationships to establish healthier boundaries. My approach to services is investigative, supportive and direct. There is great benefit to listening and affirming a client, but I tend to work with those looking for a more direct. goal-oriented method.
(971) 260-3514 View (971) 260-3514
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Julie S. Reynolds
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
I have a passion for helping individuals heal from the trauma of emotional abuse and narcissistic relationships.
Hello, I'm Julie Reynolds, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of JSR Family Therapy, Inc. Working as a therapist is the realization of my dream to help others and I love what I do. Being there for my clients during challenging times in their lives and watching them grow, become empowered, and just plain feel better, is so rewarding. I believe the relationship between a client and therapist is the most important aspect of therapy. If you feel safe, comfortable and develop trust, then real healing can happen. I pride myself on providing a safe, comfortable space and being someone you can trust.
I have a passion for helping individuals heal from the trauma of emotional abuse and narcissistic relationships.
Hello, I'm Julie Reynolds, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of JSR Family Therapy, Inc. Working as a therapist is the realization of my dream to help others and I love what I do. Being there for my clients during challenging times in their lives and watching them grow, become empowered, and just plain feel better, is so rewarding. I believe the relationship between a client and therapist is the most important aspect of therapy. If you feel safe, comfortable and develop trust, then real healing can happen. I pride myself on providing a safe, comfortable space and being someone you can trust.
(760) 957-4796 View (760) 957-4796
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Dr. Jamie D. Kirkpatrick, JD, PsyD, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
La Quinta, CA 92253
Waitlist for new clients
It is my passion to help people transform their lives, assisting individuals and families to overcome difficult challenges and achieve the change and growth they desire. Working together as a team I can help you to gain insight and problem-solving skills. My specialty is helping people overcome childhood pain/abuse and trauma. In general, I can help you with Posttraumatic Stress (PTSD), depression & anxiety, stress, suicidal thoughts, self-injury, dissociation (including DID/Multiple Personality Disorder), communication skills, relationship issues, parenting, self-esteem, and personal and spiritual growth.
It is my passion to help people transform their lives, assisting individuals and families to overcome difficult challenges and achieve the change and growth they desire. Working together as a team I can help you to gain insight and problem-solving skills. My specialty is helping people overcome childhood pain/abuse and trauma. In general, I can help you with Posttraumatic Stress (PTSD), depression & anxiety, stress, suicidal thoughts, self-injury, dissociation (including DID/Multiple Personality Disorder), communication skills, relationship issues, parenting, self-esteem, and personal and spiritual growth.
(760) 933-9841 View (760) 933-9841
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Lois Wilco-Owens, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253  (Online Only)
I've been in private practice for 40 years, dealing mostly with First Responders, i.e., police and fire. I am quickly able to identify the issue to be dealt with and offer solutions. I use a combination of practicality and interpersonal warmth. My style is very interactive, honest and direct.
I've been in private practice for 40 years, dealing mostly with First Responders, i.e., police and fire. I am quickly able to identify the issue to be dealt with and offer solutions. I use a combination of practicality and interpersonal warmth. My style is very interactive, honest and direct.
(442) 227-8433 View (442) 227-8433
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Hortencia Diaz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
La Quinta, CA 92253
Are you feeling stuck? Struggling to survive the death of a loved one? Dealing with difficult relationships? Feeling anxious? Troubled by anger? Confused? Overwhelmed? Self-sabotaging? There are many factors that shape our thinking and affect our decision making. There are times when we don't understand why things happen or we're left to deal with unfair difficulties in life. There is no shame in seeking guidance or support. By building on your own strengths and the power of a therapeutic relationship, I can help foster self-discovery, authenticity, and coping skills that can help you work through these challenges.
Are you feeling stuck? Struggling to survive the death of a loved one? Dealing with difficult relationships? Feeling anxious? Troubled by anger? Confused? Overwhelmed? Self-sabotaging? There are many factors that shape our thinking and affect our decision making. There are times when we don't understand why things happen or we're left to deal with unfair difficulties in life. There is no shame in seeking guidance or support. By building on your own strengths and the power of a therapeutic relationship, I can help foster self-discovery, authenticity, and coping skills that can help you work through these challenges.
(760) 780-1031 View (760) 780-1031
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Linda Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253  (Online Only)
Have you ever felt like you just cannot get your feelings or thoughts across to someone or you are just not getting heard? Do you feel lonely or depressed or just feel stuck in your relationship?
Have you ever felt like you just cannot get your feelings or thoughts across to someone or you are just not getting heard? Do you feel lonely or depressed or just feel stuck in your relationship?
(760) 536-5681 View (760) 536-5681
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Amy Austin
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
La Quinta, CA 92253
In your therapy," I WON'T JUST SIT AND NOD." I'll be an active participant in your therapy. I specialize in individual, couple, family and addiction therapy from anxiety, depression to relationship challenges. I can help with a blend of warmth, compassion, guidance utilizing workable tools in a safe therapeutic milieu. I'll support you to identify, explore, and work through those scary, but telling truths. Your truths! Not thoughts and behaviors that you've lived that keep you emotionally stuck, tied to your history, and in pain! Let's work to leave behind patterns of dis-ease, discovering an empowered, real and wonderful YOU!
In your therapy," I WON'T JUST SIT AND NOD." I'll be an active participant in your therapy. I specialize in individual, couple, family and addiction therapy from anxiety, depression to relationship challenges. I can help with a blend of warmth, compassion, guidance utilizing workable tools in a safe therapeutic milieu. I'll support you to identify, explore, and work through those scary, but telling truths. Your truths! Not thoughts and behaviors that you've lived that keep you emotionally stuck, tied to your history, and in pain! Let's work to leave behind patterns of dis-ease, discovering an empowered, real and wonderful YOU!
(760) 978-6992 View (760) 978-6992
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Araceli Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
Welcome! I’m Araceli Martinez, bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I have had the opportunity to help clients of all ages in working with a wide range on concerns such as trauma, depression, and anxiety by utilizing evidenced based practices of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, seeking safety, as well as traditional therapy interventions.
Welcome! I’m Araceli Martinez, bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I have had the opportunity to help clients of all ages in working with a wide range on concerns such as trauma, depression, and anxiety by utilizing evidenced based practices of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, seeking safety, as well as traditional therapy interventions.
(760) 273-3195 View (760) 273-3195
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Angelica Guajardo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, FT, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
Life can be so challenging at times. So much to do, with so little time. All this running around and at the end of the day there is yet a feeling of dissatisfaction. Do you find yourself worn out, frustrated, and stressed out? Perhaps your relationship needs a tune-up. There is help. I would like to assist you along in your journey to self-discovery, and improving relationships with self and others. Now accepting IEHP insurance. Simply contact IEHP and request for "Behavioral Services with Angelica Guajardo, LMFT."
Life can be so challenging at times. So much to do, with so little time. All this running around and at the end of the day there is yet a feeling of dissatisfaction. Do you find yourself worn out, frustrated, and stressed out? Perhaps your relationship needs a tune-up. There is help. I would like to assist you along in your journey to self-discovery, and improving relationships with self and others. Now accepting IEHP insurance. Simply contact IEHP and request for "Behavioral Services with Angelica Guajardo, LMFT."
(760) 452-8209 View (760) 452-8209
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Patrice Lopez-Dowrey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
Any new journey begins with courage, and therapy is no different. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about collaborating with my clients in creating a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment to support them in building skills and supports that will help them today and for the future. Our work will focus on your hopes and goals as you create the life you always wanted.
Any new journey begins with courage, and therapy is no different. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about collaborating with my clients in creating a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment to support them in building skills and supports that will help them today and for the future. Our work will focus on your hopes and goals as you create the life you always wanted.
(760) 472-5502 View (760) 472-5502
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Hiba Kehdy Lai
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, TFCBT, RPT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
Hello and Welcome to my website! I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative relationship that promotes unification of body, mind, and soul, and promotes improvements in one's quality of life. In my private practice, I provided support for individuals and families from over 15 different cultural backgrounds. From the United States, the MiddleEast, and Latin America.
Hello and Welcome to my website! I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative relationship that promotes unification of body, mind, and soul, and promotes improvements in one's quality of life. In my private practice, I provided support for individuals and families from over 15 different cultural backgrounds. From the United States, the MiddleEast, and Latin America.
(760) 849-8402 View (760) 849-8402
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Ramona P Romero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
(442) 291-7025 View (442) 291-7025
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Maricela Andrea Soto
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
Not accepting new clients
I am a native Spanish speaker and I have 25 years experience working with clients with a history of trauma and abuse.
I believe that humans have the capacity to grow and change. I strive to create a compassionate and caring environment for my clients. My goal is to work closely with each clients and his/her needs and help them find their path to good mental health. Life, at times, is simply hard and is important to build the resiliency to get through it and to live a life with purpose and be goal driven.
I am a native Spanish speaker and I have 25 years experience working with clients with a history of trauma and abuse.
I believe that humans have the capacity to grow and change. I strive to create a compassionate and caring environment for my clients. My goal is to work closely with each clients and his/her needs and help them find their path to good mental health. Life, at times, is simply hard and is important to build the resiliency to get through it and to live a life with purpose and be goal driven.
(442) 245-3369 View (442) 245-3369
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Sally Diane
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Every life experience is an opportunity for growth. I help clients heal through their depression, anxiety, trauma, troubled relationships and painful childhood experiences. I understand addiction and road to recovery. I work with people in relationships that are at risk and blended families struggling for unity. I can sign with deaf clients. I work with families with adopted children, parents of angry teens and parents of special needs children, I am privileged to share the journey from pain toward new growth. I am dedicated to providing caring, compassionate support. Life can be challenging and no one should face it alone.
Every life experience is an opportunity for growth. I help clients heal through their depression, anxiety, trauma, troubled relationships and painful childhood experiences. I understand addiction and road to recovery. I work with people in relationships that are at risk and blended families struggling for unity. I can sign with deaf clients. I work with families with adopted children, parents of angry teens and parents of special needs children, I am privileged to share the journey from pain toward new growth. I am dedicated to providing caring, compassionate support. Life can be challenging and no one should face it alone.
(760) 621-3229 View (760) 621-3229
Domestic Abuse Therapists

What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?

Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.

When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?

Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.

What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?

Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.

How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?

It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.