Domestic Abuse Therapists in San Francisco, CA
I have extensive experience addressing trauma in women who have been victims of domestic violence.
I also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address depression and anxiety symptoms as well as psychoeducation and skill training to help client gain knowledge, insight, and control over their symptoms both somatic and emotional.
I have extensive experience addressing trauma in women who have been victims of domestic violence.
I also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address depression and anxiety symptoms as well as psychoeducation and skill training to help client gain knowledge, insight, and control over their symptoms both somatic and emotional.
As your potential therapist, I apply my prior experience working in the arts and domestic violence prevention in service of your healing journey.
I integrate humanistic, psychodynamic and mindfulness-based CBT orientations in addition to employing somatic and creative arts interventions. I believe you are the expert in your own life and when we work together, I will honor what brings you to therapy and focus on what you want to get out of our work together.
As your potential therapist, I apply my prior experience working in the arts and domestic violence prevention in service of your healing journey.
I integrate humanistic, psychodynamic and mindfulness-based CBT orientations in addition to employing somatic and creative arts interventions. I believe you are the expert in your own life and when we work together, I will honor what brings you to therapy and focus on what you want to get out of our work together.
I have worked successfully with people who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and people who have had difficulty in relationships.
I like to work with a combination of talk therapy and other more holistic modalities. I encourage my clients to speak of their dreams, their bodies and their spiritual experiences through guided meditations, sensory awareness exercises and expressive arts. We work to develop awareness of the meaningful story behind the suffering.
I have worked successfully with people who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and people who have had difficulty in relationships.
I like to work with a combination of talk therapy and other more holistic modalities. I encourage my clients to speak of their dreams, their bodies and their spiritual experiences through guided meditations, sensory awareness exercises and expressive arts. We work to develop awareness of the meaningful story behind the suffering.
I have experience working with a variety of diagnoses and issues, including depression, anxiety, substance use, PTSD, domestic violence, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ issues, and gender identity.
My communication style is warm, honest, and direct. It's important to me to speak honestly to my clients. I aim to create a safe and welcoming space for clients to express themselves and speak their minds.
I have experience working with a variety of diagnoses and issues, including depression, anxiety, substance use, PTSD, domestic violence, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ issues, and gender identity.
My communication style is warm, honest, and direct. It's important to me to speak honestly to my clients. I aim to create a safe and welcoming space for clients to express themselves and speak their minds.
People often ask how I see therapy. I see it as a space to get an awareness of all that
you're capable of, and also to build the ability to deal
with the feelings that come up in the midst of it all. Questions I often hear from folks about therapy: When is the right time? What can it help me with? How do I find the right therapist? I see therapy as a process where we work to change our internal sense of ourselves. The goal is to engage with the world with
more joy. It's a time when we can look at our beliefs about
ourselves and the world, then find and keep ones that support us in
becoming the person we yearn to be.
People often ask how I see therapy. I see it as a space to get an awareness of all that
you're capable of, and also to build the ability to deal
with the feelings that come up in the midst of it all. Questions I often hear from folks about therapy: When is the right time? What can it help me with? How do I find the right therapist? I see therapy as a process where we work to change our internal sense of ourselves. The goal is to engage with the world with
more joy. It's a time when we can look at our beliefs about
ourselves and the world, then find and keep ones that support us in
becoming the person we yearn to be.
Yashua Gonzalez Robledo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
I love working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and have particular experience with LGBTQ individuals, immigrants, and survivors of trauma and domestic violence.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, or patterns you want to change? I’m here to support you in finding your way, growing, and cultivating self-awareness. I approach therapy with warmth, sensitivity, and compassion. In a collaborative way, our work together will hold a space for you to feel seen, heard, and understood. We will identify your goals, get attuned to what you need, and how to achieve it while learning to be gentle with yourself in the process. I use a humanistic and integrative approach which includes many modalities from grounding techniques and mindfulness to exploring how we became who we are today.
I love working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and have particular experience with LGBTQ individuals, immigrants, and survivors of trauma and domestic violence.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, or patterns you want to change? I’m here to support you in finding your way, growing, and cultivating self-awareness. I approach therapy with warmth, sensitivity, and compassion. In a collaborative way, our work together will hold a space for you to feel seen, heard, and understood. We will identify your goals, get attuned to what you need, and how to achieve it while learning to be gentle with yourself in the process. I use a humanistic and integrative approach which includes many modalities from grounding techniques and mindfulness to exploring how we became who we are today.
Paul Beirne
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94118
I have experience treating a wide range of issues (depression, suicidal ideation, bullying, behavior problems, substance abuse, etc).
“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives.” ― Bessel A. van der Kolk. My approach to treatment helps people identify the core issues that have been avoided and pushed aside in an emotionally safe environment. Through the process of consciousness raising and self exploration, lasting changes in thought patterns are made, and overall life improvement occurs. I work with people of all ages and have a wealth of experience working with teens and young adults.
I have experience treating a wide range of issues (depression, suicidal ideation, bullying, behavior problems, substance abuse, etc).
“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives.” ― Bessel A. van der Kolk. My approach to treatment helps people identify the core issues that have been avoided and pushed aside in an emotionally safe environment. Through the process of consciousness raising and self exploration, lasting changes in thought patterns are made, and overall life improvement occurs. I work with people of all ages and have a wealth of experience working with teens and young adults.
My specialty areas are substance abuse, couples issues, eating disorders, life coaching, bariatric surgery issues, infertility/adoption, helping caregivers cope with dealing with a loved one's chronic illness.
My focus is to develop a relationship with the client. This is called the two person model which is different than the old fashion practice where the doctor is one up and the client is one down. Rather, the two person model attempts to understand the client through questions and mutual discussion. I am not a silent therapist. I give feedback and remain fully engaged with the patient. Together we build a rapport. I adhere to a humanistic approach.
My specialty areas are substance abuse, couples issues, eating disorders, life coaching, bariatric surgery issues, infertility/adoption, helping caregivers cope with dealing with a loved one's chronic illness.
My focus is to develop a relationship with the client. This is called the two person model which is different than the old fashion practice where the doctor is one up and the client is one down. Rather, the two person model attempts to understand the client through questions and mutual discussion. I am not a silent therapist. I give feedback and remain fully engaged with the patient. Together we build a rapport. I adhere to a humanistic approach.
My clients come from backgrounds where they weren’t taught healthy relationship skills, and they realize they're stuck in patterns they want to change, such as self-judgment or blame, self-sabotage, avoidance, relational anxiety, codependence, or abuse.
In therapy, I want to know the patterns. I take time to understand family background, relationships and community, and life events. I believe all behavior serves a purpose, and we discover how our behaviors both serve and do not serve us. I ask thoughtful questions, identify patterns, and offer feedback to help change what's not working for you.
My clients come from backgrounds where they weren’t taught healthy relationship skills, and they realize they're stuck in patterns they want to change, such as self-judgment or blame, self-sabotage, avoidance, relational anxiety, codependence, or abuse.
In therapy, I want to know the patterns. I take time to understand family background, relationships and community, and life events. I believe all behavior serves a purpose, and we discover how our behaviors both serve and do not serve us. I ask thoughtful questions, identify patterns, and offer feedback to help change what's not working for you.
I assist women, especially those with issues of body image, sexuality, health, relationships, abuse, career, stress, and depression.
I am a caring, empathetic, and experienced therapist with more than 20 years in practice. I can assist you to find your unique life's path, overcome obstacles such as difficult emotions and past trauma, and expand your potential for happiness. I work with individuals, families, and people in many sorts of relationships, especially in the areas of anxiety and stress management, trauma and post-traumatic stress, depression, self worth and self-actualization, gender identity, sexuality and intimacy, and life transitions.
I assist women, especially those with issues of body image, sexuality, health, relationships, abuse, career, stress, and depression.
I am a caring, empathetic, and experienced therapist with more than 20 years in practice. I can assist you to find your unique life's path, overcome obstacles such as difficult emotions and past trauma, and expand your potential for happiness. I work with individuals, families, and people in many sorts of relationships, especially in the areas of anxiety and stress management, trauma and post-traumatic stress, depression, self worth and self-actualization, gender identity, sexuality and intimacy, and life transitions.
I specialize working with individuals who have or are currently enduring narcissistic abuse (like gaslighting and emotional manipulation) who often arrive at therapy feeling confused and depressed.
I offer a client-centered approach, utilizing narrative reframing and mindfulness to process grief from traumatic abuse. We focus on self-acceptance to combat shame, guiding you towards a fuller, more authentic self.
I specialize working with individuals who have or are currently enduring narcissistic abuse (like gaslighting and emotional manipulation) who often arrive at therapy feeling confused and depressed.
I offer a client-centered approach, utilizing narrative reframing and mindfulness to process grief from traumatic abuse. We focus on self-acceptance to combat shame, guiding you towards a fuller, more authentic self.
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I am specialised in South Asian Mental Health, Self-Esteem, Trauma, sex therapy and sexual misconduct (past perpetrator of sexual abuse or domestic violence).
Are you someone who is looking to get a deeper understanding into your thoughts, emotions and overall mental health well-being? I have a few years of experience working with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, self harm, relationship/dating issues, life transitions and sex-related issues. I work with BIPOC adults, South Asian immigrants, couples, college students, immigrants, tech workers, LGBTQ+ folks, other therapists, and first timers in therapy. I take into account your life experiences, cultural background and your goals, to be able to tailor therapy that meets your need.
I am specialised in South Asian Mental Health, Self-Esteem, Trauma, sex therapy and sexual misconduct (past perpetrator of sexual abuse or domestic violence).
Are you someone who is looking to get a deeper understanding into your thoughts, emotions and overall mental health well-being? I have a few years of experience working with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, self harm, relationship/dating issues, life transitions and sex-related issues. I work with BIPOC adults, South Asian immigrants, couples, college students, immigrants, tech workers, LGBTQ+ folks, other therapists, and first timers in therapy. I take into account your life experiences, cultural background and your goals, to be able to tailor therapy that meets your need.
I have had extensive experience in: child abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, trauma, divorce, adoption, fertility, chronic illness and pain, depression and anxiety, families with special needs, learning differences, school adjustments, career changes, sexual intimacy.
After over 30 years of clinical practice I realize that getting involved in therapy takes great strength, endurance, and commitment. I am always willing to offer clients a safe environment with my own strength and commitment to do the work that needs to be done. My work with children has helped me work more effectively with adults and my work with adults have helped me work more effectively with the children.Please note that during the virus crisis I am conducting sessions both in person(with some requirements) and on a Hippa approved video therapy network.
I have had extensive experience in: child abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, trauma, divorce, adoption, fertility, chronic illness and pain, depression and anxiety, families with special needs, learning differences, school adjustments, career changes, sexual intimacy.
After over 30 years of clinical practice I realize that getting involved in therapy takes great strength, endurance, and commitment. I am always willing to offer clients a safe environment with my own strength and commitment to do the work that needs to be done. My work with children has helped me work more effectively with adults and my work with adults have helped me work more effectively with the children.Please note that during the virus crisis I am conducting sessions both in person(with some requirements) and on a Hippa approved video therapy network.
I currently work with adult and adolescent individuals and couples. The issues I deal with include depression and dysthymia, panic attacks, stress, generalized anxiety disorder, gender identity disorder, obsessions and compulsions, childhood sexual trauma, childhood physical abuse, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, communication conflict, commitment, intimacy, sexual difficulties, insecurity, trust, infidelity and social phobia.
I currently work with adult and adolescent individuals and couples. The issues I deal with include depression and dysthymia, panic attacks, stress, generalized anxiety disorder, gender identity disorder, obsessions and compulsions, childhood sexual trauma, childhood physical abuse, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, communication conflict, commitment, intimacy, sexual difficulties, insecurity, trust, infidelity and social phobia.
I’ve worked with people of all ages facing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, work issues, self-esteem, substance abuse, and daily stressors.
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.
I’ve worked with people of all ages facing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, work issues, self-esteem, substance abuse, and daily stressors.
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.
We work with individual adults who have a long history of childhood trauma, sexual violence and abuse, difficult family dynamics, intergenerational trauma, cultural differences with their parents, family members with substance use issues, social anxiety, phobia, and depression.
We are a trauma-focused group practice. Our Trauma Therapists will help you reclaim your life through insightful reflections as well as open and warm approaches that are process-based. We also offer EMDR Therapy, PTSD Treatment, Anxiety Therapy, Depression Therapy, and Therapy for Bipolar Disorder.
We work with individual adults who have a long history of childhood trauma, sexual violence and abuse, difficult family dynamics, intergenerational trauma, cultural differences with their parents, family members with substance use issues, social anxiety, phobia, and depression.
We are a trauma-focused group practice. Our Trauma Therapists will help you reclaim your life through insightful reflections as well as open and warm approaches that are process-based. We also offer EMDR Therapy, PTSD Treatment, Anxiety Therapy, Depression Therapy, and Therapy for Bipolar Disorder.
Rebecca Chadwick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94118
My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, developmental trauma, identity exploration, survivors of intimate partner abuse, life transitions, and relationship issues.
I work from contemporary psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, and relational approaches. I believe that deeper, sustained healing comes from exploring the root causes of suffering and untangling the patterns that keep individuals stuck. Although the process of therapy may feel difficult at moments, it is also often filled with creativity, relief, and discovery.
My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, developmental trauma, identity exploration, survivors of intimate partner abuse, life transitions, and relationship issues.
I work from contemporary psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, and relational approaches. I believe that deeper, sustained healing comes from exploring the root causes of suffering and untangling the patterns that keep individuals stuck. Although the process of therapy may feel difficult at moments, it is also often filled with creativity, relief, and discovery.
My experience allows me to offer compassion, empathy and a unique perspective for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, loneliness, abuse recovery, grief and loss, challenging relationships and divorce.
When we work together, you can anticipate both tears and laughter. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space. Our journey together may include pain you have forgotten or joy you have misplaced. Together we explore your values, emotions, needs and desires on the way to creating life skills and a direction that are in sync with your goals.
My experience allows me to offer compassion, empathy and a unique perspective for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, loneliness, abuse recovery, grief and loss, challenging relationships and divorce.
When we work together, you can anticipate both tears and laughter. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space. Our journey together may include pain you have forgotten or joy you have misplaced. Together we explore your values, emotions, needs and desires on the way to creating life skills and a direction that are in sync with your goals.
Do you keep getting hurt in relationships? Do you spiral into feelings of anxiety, self-blame, depression, rage? Sometimes feel detached, like an observer of your own life? Relationship trauma changes you. If you've been hurt in relationships or if you grew up in a dysfunctional family you may put up walls, give too much, ignore red flags, feel confused about what love really is. Together we'll discover how your past affects your present. Heal from what you've been through. Break old patterns. Find new ways of relating to yourself and others. You’re not broken, you’re injured. And your injuries are treatable with the right therapy.
Do you keep getting hurt in relationships? Do you spiral into feelings of anxiety, self-blame, depression, rage? Sometimes feel detached, like an observer of your own life? Relationship trauma changes you. If you've been hurt in relationships or if you grew up in a dysfunctional family you may put up walls, give too much, ignore red flags, feel confused about what love really is. Together we'll discover how your past affects your present. Heal from what you've been through. Break old patterns. Find new ways of relating to yourself and others. You’re not broken, you’re injured. And your injuries are treatable with the right therapy.
Nicole Therese Muller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94122
I have specialized experience working with Intimate partner violence, relationships, addiction and trauma.
Talking with a therapist provides a safe place to talk about painful thoughts, feelings and stressors. You may be feeling sad, angry, anxious or stuck. You may be unable to control negative thoughts, unhealthy behaviors, engaging in unhealthy relationships or repeating destructive patterns. You may be distressed from memories related to traumatic events. It takes courage to talk to another person about these undesirable and distressing parts of your life. I offer a safe space to talk and be listened to. When you are ready, I’d like to help you feel better about yourself, your relationships and your life.
I have specialized experience working with Intimate partner violence, relationships, addiction and trauma.
Talking with a therapist provides a safe place to talk about painful thoughts, feelings and stressors. You may be feeling sad, angry, anxious or stuck. You may be unable to control negative thoughts, unhealthy behaviors, engaging in unhealthy relationships or repeating destructive patterns. You may be distressed from memories related to traumatic events. It takes courage to talk to another person about these undesirable and distressing parts of your life. I offer a safe space to talk and be listened to. When you are ready, I’d like to help you feel better about yourself, your relationships and your life.
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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.