Domestic Abuse Therapists in San Diego, CA
Leah Aguirre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108
When you’ve been in a coercive, controlling or emotionally abusive relationship or have experienced narcissistic abuse, it’s very destabilizing. Not only do you have to go through the difficult process of ending the relationship, but now you also have to unlearn all those self-limiting beliefs and narratives that were imposed on you. You have to learn how to trust yourself again and rebuild your self-esteem and confidence. It’s incredibly overwhelming and can feel nearly impossible, but I promise you that it can and will get better. I can offer you the space to do this very work. My job is to help you heal from this complex trauma
When you’ve been in a coercive, controlling or emotionally abusive relationship or have experienced narcissistic abuse, it’s very destabilizing. Not only do you have to go through the difficult process of ending the relationship, but now you also have to unlearn all those self-limiting beliefs and narratives that were imposed on you. You have to learn how to trust yourself again and rebuild your self-esteem and confidence. It’s incredibly overwhelming and can feel nearly impossible, but I promise you that it can and will get better. I can offer you the space to do this very work. My job is to help you heal from this complex trauma
Catherine McRae
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
Catherine "Cathy" McRae is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 10 years of experience. She is successful, knowledgable and well informed when working in settings that surround domestic violence (including financial, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse), parenting struggles, co-parenting (including ways to manage divorce when children are involved), and trauma.
Catherine "Cathy" McRae is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 10 years of experience. She is successful, knowledgable and well informed when working in settings that surround domestic violence (including financial, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse), parenting struggles, co-parenting (including ways to manage divorce when children are involved), and trauma.
Kassandra Boortz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92105
I have advanced training with Domestic Violence and Moral recognition Therapy (MRT), Domestic violence, abuse and self compassion.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward healing! I am passionate in bringing empowerment and insight to the world of those who struggle to move forward. I am Licensed as a Marriage and Family therapist and has been helping others for over 8 years. My journey has led me to work successfully dealing with a wide range of issues such as Anxiety and Depression. My approach to therapy is unbiased, client-centered, and collaborative. I truly value diversity and its impacts and utilizes a Gestalt and CBT therapy approach, along with emphasizing self-compassion.
I have advanced training with Domestic Violence and Moral recognition Therapy (MRT), Domestic violence, abuse and self compassion.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward healing! I am passionate in bringing empowerment and insight to the world of those who struggle to move forward. I am Licensed as a Marriage and Family therapist and has been helping others for over 8 years. My journey has led me to work successfully dealing with a wide range of issues such as Anxiety and Depression. My approach to therapy is unbiased, client-centered, and collaborative. I truly value diversity and its impacts and utilizes a Gestalt and CBT therapy approach, along with emphasizing self-compassion.
Tom Stone Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92109
I specialize in the working with couples seeking to restore their relationships, women who have experienced the effects of abuse and violence, and men seeking to be more accountable in their relationships.
As a narrative therapist, I take a positive approach to therapy; helping clients build on their strengths and resources as a foundation for change. I believe that therapy can offer clients much more than a band aid for their problems but that it can help transform their lives and relationships in meaningful ways. I believe that therapy does not need to be a long-term process and encourage clients to take an active part in therapy.
I specialize in the working with couples seeking to restore their relationships, women who have experienced the effects of abuse and violence, and men seeking to be more accountable in their relationships.
As a narrative therapist, I take a positive approach to therapy; helping clients build on their strengths and resources as a foundation for change. I believe that therapy can offer clients much more than a band aid for their problems but that it can help transform their lives and relationships in meaningful ways. I believe that therapy does not need to be a long-term process and encourage clients to take an active part in therapy.
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Center
Counselor, MS, LPCC, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92123 (Online Only)
Our specialty is working with the unique type of trauma experienced by survivors of narcissistic abuse.
Without the help from someone who has lived through narcissistic abuse themselves, your journey toward recovery might feel like a lonely, difficult pursuit. Our goal is to help you heal, recover, and reclaim your life and learn to avoid toxic relationships forever. With a proven coaching program, we can walk you through the process with the support you need from coaches and therapists who have lived experiences in narcissistic relationships, themselves.
Our specialty is working with the unique type of trauma experienced by survivors of narcissistic abuse.
Without the help from someone who has lived through narcissistic abuse themselves, your journey toward recovery might feel like a lonely, difficult pursuit. Our goal is to help you heal, recover, and reclaim your life and learn to avoid toxic relationships forever. With a proven coaching program, we can walk you through the process with the support you need from coaches and therapists who have lived experiences in narcissistic relationships, themselves.
Reflections Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families. I began career with Child Protective Services and after licensing moved into Psychiatric Acute Care where I worked with children, adolescents, and adults who suffered from substance abuse, domestic violence, post traumatic stress disorder, and major mental health illnesses.
I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families. I began career with Child Protective Services and after licensing moved into Psychiatric Acute Care where I worked with children, adolescents, and adults who suffered from substance abuse, domestic violence, post traumatic stress disorder, and major mental health illnesses.
Anabel Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Currently, I volunteer at a local domestic violence shelter offering emotional support and resources to survivors of inmate partner violence.
I entered the field of social work to help heal. At some point in life, everyone benefits from emotional support. My experience consists of helping individuals cope with issues of abuse, trauma, stressors, emotional challenges, or life transitions. Searching for emotional support or guidance can be an overwhelming, yet a courageous first step to the healing process. I have over 20 years of experience treating high-risk individuals. I held various positions in the public and nonprofit sectors that include schools, medical facilities, and community-based organizations.
Currently, I volunteer at a local domestic violence shelter offering emotional support and resources to survivors of inmate partner violence.
I entered the field of social work to help heal. At some point in life, everyone benefits from emotional support. My experience consists of helping individuals cope with issues of abuse, trauma, stressors, emotional challenges, or life transitions. Searching for emotional support or guidance can be an overwhelming, yet a courageous first step to the healing process. I have over 20 years of experience treating high-risk individuals. I held various positions in the public and nonprofit sectors that include schools, medical facilities, and community-based organizations.
Sean Brannan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108
] I am trained as a CA LMFT, Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapist, Energy Psychology Practitioner, Domestic Violence Facilitator, and hold a Masters in Counseling Psychology.
Sean Brannan is a certified Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapist (CHt), & Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT#106207), specializing in hypnotherapy and relationship counseling. He works with men, women, couples, young adults and children. His work helps facilitate powerful life changes focused on the creation of a more meaningful, fulfilling life. "Our life's experiences are determined by a continual interaction of our mind, bodies, spirit, emotions, and relationships. Awareness and acceptance of these aspects of who we are is the key to creating an amazing life's journey".
] I am trained as a CA LMFT, Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapist, Energy Psychology Practitioner, Domestic Violence Facilitator, and hold a Masters in Counseling Psychology.
Sean Brannan is a certified Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapist (CHt), & Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT#106207), specializing in hypnotherapy and relationship counseling. He works with men, women, couples, young adults and children. His work helps facilitate powerful life changes focused on the creation of a more meaningful, fulfilling life. "Our life's experiences are determined by a continual interaction of our mind, bodies, spirit, emotions, and relationships. Awareness and acceptance of these aspects of who we are is the key to creating an amazing life's journey".
Brenda Stephens - Author - Founder - Therapist
Counselor, MS, LPCC, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92123
Specializing in working with military and their families, trauma, and narcissistic abuse.
Helping and guiding those who have experienced trauma, including the trauma of being in narcissistic or other toxic and antagonoistic relationships, is my focus as a therpaist. My training, skills, and tools are honed to help people heal from these experiences. With the use of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), extensive training to treat all levels of dissociation (including DID), and regulating the nervous system to a more calm state, I can help my clients to manage the day to day much more effectively and start to live with more peace in their bodies and their lives.
Specializing in working with military and their families, trauma, and narcissistic abuse.
Helping and guiding those who have experienced trauma, including the trauma of being in narcissistic or other toxic and antagonoistic relationships, is my focus as a therpaist. My training, skills, and tools are honed to help people heal from these experiences. With the use of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), extensive training to treat all levels of dissociation (including DID), and regulating the nervous system to a more calm state, I can help my clients to manage the day to day much more effectively and start to live with more peace in their bodies and their lives.
Therapy Center and Family Counseling Corporation
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121
My services are designed to address anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, parenting, trauma, addiction, domestic violence, divorce, career counseling and anger management.
We specialize and treat depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, addiction and relationship concerns. We also provide parent training and coaching. Our team specializes in working extensively with adolescents, children, and families in traditional outpatient services. My name is Jamak and I am the Co-Founder of Therapy Center and Family Counseling Corporation. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. I use a humanistic, and culturally sensitive approach to all topics that may be encountered.
My services are designed to address anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, parenting, trauma, addiction, domestic violence, divorce, career counseling and anger management.
We specialize and treat depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, addiction and relationship concerns. We also provide parent training and coaching. Our team specializes in working extensively with adolescents, children, and families in traditional outpatient services. My name is Jamak and I am the Co-Founder of Therapy Center and Family Counseling Corporation. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. I use a humanistic, and culturally sensitive approach to all topics that may be encountered.
Carolyn Rhoades
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92130
Whether you are struggling with addiction, abuse or trauma, rejection or loss, I am here to support you.
Distressing thoughts and memories can keep us feeling like we are stranded in the past. Every time we have tried to dig ourselves out, shame, guilt, and overwhelming thoughts keep us feeling stuck. These feelings and thoughts can feel so isolating and exhausting. Traumatic experiences can have a detrimental impact on how individuals cope with stress and regulate emotions. I understand that at various times in our lives we endure situations that can cause distress, leading to unhealthy behaviors and patterns. We can feel completely lost in figuring out how to proceed and it can feel daunting to reach out for support.
Whether you are struggling with addiction, abuse or trauma, rejection or loss, I am here to support you.
Distressing thoughts and memories can keep us feeling like we are stranded in the past. Every time we have tried to dig ourselves out, shame, guilt, and overwhelming thoughts keep us feeling stuck. These feelings and thoughts can feel so isolating and exhausting. Traumatic experiences can have a detrimental impact on how individuals cope with stress and regulate emotions. I understand that at various times in our lives we endure situations that can cause distress, leading to unhealthy behaviors and patterns. We can feel completely lost in figuring out how to proceed and it can feel daunting to reach out for support.
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Sarah Kouzi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92127 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Sarah. I am passionate about serving the community, especially given my cultural background as the daughter of Lebanese immigrants. I am interested in making mental health services more accessible and catered towards diverse cultural backgrounds. I speak Arabic fluently and have experience conducting therapy in Arabic. I have worked with children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and families in various therapeutic contexts, including domestic violence, abuse, mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, family conflicts, parenting challenges and life transitions.
Hello, I am Sarah. I am passionate about serving the community, especially given my cultural background as the daughter of Lebanese immigrants. I am interested in making mental health services more accessible and catered towards diverse cultural backgrounds. I speak Arabic fluently and have experience conducting therapy in Arabic. I have worked with children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and families in various therapeutic contexts, including domestic violence, abuse, mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, family conflicts, parenting challenges and life transitions.
Angeline Baucom
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, SUDCC, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121
Clients that have experienced trauma, substance abuse and family issues. Struggling with depression and anxiety.
Clients that have experienced trauma, substance abuse and family issues. Struggling with depression and anxiety.
C. Allen Ruyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
My practice involves depression and anxiety, family/relationship issues, substance abuse and dependence, grief and loss, aging issues and caregiving for the elderly.
Are you overwhelmed, struggling or just tired of the way things are going? Has a crisis thrown your world into chaos? We all need help from time to time to understand what we are feeling and why we are feeling it. This understanding can lead to a renewed sense of stability, peace, and well being. We will work together to help you understand what is not working and turn it around. I will help you identify and mobilize your strengths and move toward your goals.
My practice involves depression and anxiety, family/relationship issues, substance abuse and dependence, grief and loss, aging issues and caregiving for the elderly.
Are you overwhelmed, struggling or just tired of the way things are going? Has a crisis thrown your world into chaos? We all need help from time to time to understand what we are feeling and why we are feeling it. This understanding can lead to a renewed sense of stability, peace, and well being. We will work together to help you understand what is not working and turn it around. I will help you identify and mobilize your strengths and move toward your goals.
Yenyfer Bullock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92106 (Online Only)
My areas of expertise include anxiety, depressive symptoms, relational concerns, domestic violence, and trauma.
I feel fortunate every time I meet a client because it is an opportunity to make a difference. I believe every client is unique; therefore, their therapy should be integrative. I take into consideration the client’s presenting concerns, their strengths, and their preferences when developing a plan. I then draw from years of experience in Solution-Focused, Experiential, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered therapies to find the right treatment combination.
My areas of expertise include anxiety, depressive symptoms, relational concerns, domestic violence, and trauma.
I feel fortunate every time I meet a client because it is an opportunity to make a difference. I believe every client is unique; therefore, their therapy should be integrative. I take into consideration the client’s presenting concerns, their strengths, and their preferences when developing a plan. I then draw from years of experience in Solution-Focused, Experiential, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered therapies to find the right treatment combination.
Bonni Jane Cardoza
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92110 (Online Only)
*Happiness, love, abundance, health and healing!" Counseling, coaching and consulting to manifest your best life because you deserve. All The Things! I have been a licensed marriage and family therapist for over 10 years in both California and Hawaii. Offering individual, couples, family and group therapy, I have worked with all populations, offering support in all areas from substance abuse therapy to school based behavioral health. My passion is working with the LGBTIA community, women and girls to build self-esteem, cultivate self-empowerment and help bring about the change to manifest your best life.
*Happiness, love, abundance, health and healing!" Counseling, coaching and consulting to manifest your best life because you deserve. All The Things! I have been a licensed marriage and family therapist for over 10 years in both California and Hawaii. Offering individual, couples, family and group therapy, I have worked with all populations, offering support in all areas from substance abuse therapy to school based behavioral health. My passion is working with the LGBTIA community, women and girls to build self-esteem, cultivate self-empowerment and help bring about the change to manifest your best life.
Miranda Duncan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92111
Hi there, I'm Miranda, a licensed clinical social worker. I am a mother of four and have been in private practice for about five years. Before that, I worked in clinical settings, in criminal and family courts and shelters. Much of my experience has been with at-risk youth and victims of domestic violence so I mainly utilize a trauma-informed approach. However, I don't subscribe to any single theoretical approach, and employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic techniques based on each individual. I will also teach you the skills to help you contain any reactions or symptoms that come up while processing.
Hi there, I'm Miranda, a licensed clinical social worker. I am a mother of four and have been in private practice for about five years. Before that, I worked in clinical settings, in criminal and family courts and shelters. Much of my experience has been with at-risk youth and victims of domestic violence so I mainly utilize a trauma-informed approach. However, I don't subscribe to any single theoretical approach, and employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic techniques based on each individual. I will also teach you the skills to help you contain any reactions or symptoms that come up while processing.
Madison Omholt
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92106
Some of my specialties include the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, resolving relationship/marital issues, eating disorders, recovery from sexual assault and domestic violence.
As a therapist/teacher I ask that my clients be willing to grow. Growth can look many ways, but always involves practice. The people who take what they learn in sesh, practice it with insight, vulnerality, openness, and some diligence, they get the brilliance, sometimes very trying, and grace of somatic and relational transformation.
Some of my specialties include the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, resolving relationship/marital issues, eating disorders, recovery from sexual assault and domestic violence.
As a therapist/teacher I ask that my clients be willing to grow. Growth can look many ways, but always involves practice. The people who take what they learn in sesh, practice it with insight, vulnerality, openness, and some diligence, they get the brilliance, sometimes very trying, and grace of somatic and relational transformation.
Kathryn Hull Ladin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92122
Kathryn has experience working with individuals as well as running groups with adults, teens and kids. Individual therapy has typically focussed on: anxiety and depression, women’s issues, family struggles, trauma, physical and emotional abuse, neglect, phase of life issues, substance abuse, marital and relationship struggles, LGBTQ issues of gender identity, and major life transitions. Kathryn has also worked with teens facing a wide range of issues including: family separation, difficulty at school, substance abuse, anxiety and depression, peer pressure, self esteem and screen (social media/ games) safety.
Kathryn has experience working with individuals as well as running groups with adults, teens and kids. Individual therapy has typically focussed on: anxiety and depression, women’s issues, family struggles, trauma, physical and emotional abuse, neglect, phase of life issues, substance abuse, marital and relationship struggles, LGBTQ issues of gender identity, and major life transitions. Kathryn has also worked with teens facing a wide range of issues including: family separation, difficulty at school, substance abuse, anxiety and depression, peer pressure, self esteem and screen (social media/ games) safety.
Olivia Rosillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I specialize in anxiety, sleep problems, social media, attachment, peer attachment, depression, academic problems, abuse, trauma, conflict in relationships.
Ansiedad, depresion, vacio interno; son respuestas emocionales al desapego familar. Familias multicuturales en proceso de adaptacion, se ven expuestas a estas emociones y a las conductas sintomáticas que les corresponden. Apoyo a mis clientes en la búsqueda de sus fuerzas internas hacia la salud y la felicidad. Anxiety, depression, internal emptiness, are emotional responses to family detachment. Multicultural families in the process of assimilating to mainestream culture, are exposed to these emotions and consequently to their symptoms. My therapeutic strategy involves supporting clients as they find their own sources of strength
I specialize in anxiety, sleep problems, social media, attachment, peer attachment, depression, academic problems, abuse, trauma, conflict in relationships.
Ansiedad, depresion, vacio interno; son respuestas emocionales al desapego familar. Familias multicuturales en proceso de adaptacion, se ven expuestas a estas emociones y a las conductas sintomáticas que les corresponden. Apoyo a mis clientes en la búsqueda de sus fuerzas internas hacia la salud y la felicidad. Anxiety, depression, internal emptiness, are emotional responses to family detachment. Multicultural families in the process of assimilating to mainestream culture, are exposed to these emotions and consequently to their symptoms. My therapeutic strategy involves supporting clients as they find their own sources of strength
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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.