Domestic Abuse Therapists in Branford, CT
I treat individuals for issues attributed to childhood, adult trauma, depression, anxieties, addiction, and narcissistic abuse survivors using a systemic and experiential approach.
Trato individuos con problemas emocionales atribuidos a trauma de la nines/adultes, depresion, anciedad, y sobrevivientes de abuso narcisista. Certificada en Terapia Gestalt, Ericksonian Hypnoterapia y Tratamiento de Abuso Narcisista con la Dr. RamanI
I treat individuals for issues attributed to childhood, adult trauma, depression, anxieties, addiction, and narcissistic abuse survivors using a systemic and experiential approach.
Trato individuos con problemas emocionales atribuidos a trauma de la nines/adultes, depresion, anciedad, y sobrevivientes de abuso narcisista. Certificada en Terapia Gestalt, Ericksonian Hypnoterapia y Tratamiento de Abuso Narcisista con la Dr. RamanI
Nina Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Branford, CT 06405
Waitlist for new clients
I feel honored to do this work and have much experience working succesfully with kids of all ages, parents and adults. Finding the right therapist is much like finding the right pair of jeans....you want to make sure they fit well. Every counselor will have his/her own style which may not feel comfortable for every person. I offer a multi-step evaluation process, before we agree to longer-term work. If my style of work isn't well- matched to your needs, I'll help you find someone else who is.
I feel honored to do this work and have much experience working succesfully with kids of all ages, parents and adults. Finding the right therapist is much like finding the right pair of jeans....you want to make sure they fit well. Every counselor will have his/her own style which may not feel comfortable for every person. I offer a multi-step evaluation process, before we agree to longer-term work. If my style of work isn't well- matched to your needs, I'll help you find someone else who is.
There comes a point when pushing through no longer works. When anxiety feels louder than your inner voice, old wounds start resurfacing, or life shifts in ways that leave you unsteady. If you’re feeling disconnected from yourself or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone.
I offer a grounded, compassionate space where you can slow down, listen inward, and begin to understand what your mind and body have been holding. Together, we gently untangle patterns that no longer serve you, tend to the parts of you that learned to survive, and strengthen the parts of you that are ready to thrive.
There comes a point when pushing through no longer works. When anxiety feels louder than your inner voice, old wounds start resurfacing, or life shifts in ways that leave you unsteady. If you’re feeling disconnected from yourself or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone.
I offer a grounded, compassionate space where you can slow down, listen inward, and begin to understand what your mind and body have been holding. Together, we gently untangle patterns that no longer serve you, tend to the parts of you that learned to survive, and strengthen the parts of you that are ready to thrive.
We promote emotional healing, personal growth and an understanding for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, loss, relationships, domestic violence and life changes.
In our ever changing complex world, life brings challenges and insecurities. You may be feeling overwhelmed, burdened by hardships, fears, anger, relationship difficulties or a life transition. At these times we can benefit from a confidential and supportive environment to help resolve a life challenge or cope with a personal experience. We also offer evening and Saturday appointments.
We promote emotional healing, personal growth and an understanding for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, loss, relationships, domestic violence and life changes.
In our ever changing complex world, life brings challenges and insecurities. You may be feeling overwhelmed, burdened by hardships, fears, anger, relationship difficulties or a life transition. At these times we can benefit from a confidential and supportive environment to help resolve a life challenge or cope with a personal experience. We also offer evening and Saturday appointments.
I also have experience working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
We all have times in our lives where we feel challenged and discouraged, no matter our age. Together we will explore the strengths and skills to find that balance we are looking for. I will provide a safe and supportive environment free from judgement and ridicule.
I also have experience working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
We all have times in our lives where we feel challenged and discouraged, no matter our age. Together we will explore the strengths and skills to find that balance we are looking for. I will provide a safe and supportive environment free from judgement and ridicule.
Intensives ( 1 or 2 day), individual, pair-couple, family focus. I listen with caring and compassion. Lifetime experience with Counseling, Coaching, Integrative Therapies, 28 years. Gain a sense of meaning as I witness your life's needs. Be understood. Specializing in Family, Couple Enhancement, Women, Men, Children.
Integrative Therapies, Prenatal-Postpartum Parent- Child, Entertainment/ Sports industry- Creative Performers and Leaders, First Responders.
Speaker-Therapist-Canyon Ranch Spa (12 yrs),
Turn doubt, anxiety, stress around. It's a pleasure looking at life's journey and relationships, with the right person.
Intensives ( 1 or 2 day), individual, pair-couple, family focus. I listen with caring and compassion. Lifetime experience with Counseling, Coaching, Integrative Therapies, 28 years. Gain a sense of meaning as I witness your life's needs. Be understood. Specializing in Family, Couple Enhancement, Women, Men, Children.
Integrative Therapies, Prenatal-Postpartum Parent- Child, Entertainment/ Sports industry- Creative Performers and Leaders, First Responders.
Speaker-Therapist-Canyon Ranch Spa (12 yrs),
Turn doubt, anxiety, stress around. It's a pleasure looking at life's journey and relationships, with the right person.
Nema offers the most effective and comprehensive trauma care, delivered by trained PTSD therapists. Nema was specifically designed for trauma survivors. We offer a comprehensive set of services that combine clinical care with peer support to help you achieve long-term healing.
Nema offers the most effective and comprehensive trauma care, delivered by trained PTSD therapists. Nema was specifically designed for trauma survivors. We offer a comprehensive set of services that combine clinical care with peer support to help you achieve long-term healing.
My ideal client is an adult (18+) who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional or self-esteem issues, and these challenges could be impacting their motivation, relationships, and ability to transition smoothly through various life stages. They could be dealing with co-occurring conditions, where mental health and/or substance use recovery could be creating a cycle that seems difficult to break. This client seeks a supportive and empathetic environment where they can explore their feelings and behaviors without judgment.
My ideal client is an adult (18+) who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional or self-esteem issues, and these challenges could be impacting their motivation, relationships, and ability to transition smoothly through various life stages. They could be dealing with co-occurring conditions, where mental health and/or substance use recovery could be creating a cycle that seems difficult to break. This client seeks a supportive and empathetic environment where they can explore their feelings and behaviors without judgment.
I view therapy as an opportunity to use one own's strengths and values as a way to make sense of conflictual situations, whether interpersonal or intrapersonal, and how those characteristics are seen in the world. Ideally, therapy with me, will involve individuals who are looking to identify, explore, and create goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment. Therapy is meant to help you become your own "checkpoint" person. With the skills and knowledge you develop and practice in our sessions, it can help guide your decisions when faced with unfamiliar or familiar situations that question your values.
I view therapy as an opportunity to use one own's strengths and values as a way to make sense of conflictual situations, whether interpersonal or intrapersonal, and how those characteristics are seen in the world. Ideally, therapy with me, will involve individuals who are looking to identify, explore, and create goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment. Therapy is meant to help you become your own "checkpoint" person. With the skills and knowledge you develop and practice in our sessions, it can help guide your decisions when faced with unfamiliar or familiar situations that question your values.
As a Substance Abuse Counselor, I am flexible and work with persons seeking abstinence as well as those working toward harm reduction.
My specializations include mental health, substance abuse, trauma, and GLBT related issues. For persons with legal entanglements, I can work with your attorney in provision of Substance Abuse Education, Anger Management, or Parenting. Kevin, the always adorable emotional support cat, is available for purrs upon request.
As a Substance Abuse Counselor, I am flexible and work with persons seeking abstinence as well as those working toward harm reduction.
My specializations include mental health, substance abuse, trauma, and GLBT related issues. For persons with legal entanglements, I can work with your attorney in provision of Substance Abuse Education, Anger Management, or Parenting. Kevin, the always adorable emotional support cat, is available for purrs upon request.
I have 18 years of experience in the field and specialize in working with survivors of sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, stalking and various complex trauma presentations.
Many of us have had challenging experiences in our life that despite how much time has passed it still feels like it was just yesterday. Maybe we feel it’s unfair to label an experience as a “trauma” because we often doubt the intensity of our concerns or get lost in comparing ourselves to others by thinking “I didn’t have it as bad as they did.” Trauma can be enduring “too much for too long,” “too much too quickly” or “not enough for too long.” Wherever you fall on the spectrum of trauma symptoms (intense anxiety, intrusive and ruminating thoughts, increased irritability, depression, hypervigilance..) I am here to help.
I have 18 years of experience in the field and specialize in working with survivors of sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, stalking and various complex trauma presentations.
Many of us have had challenging experiences in our life that despite how much time has passed it still feels like it was just yesterday. Maybe we feel it’s unfair to label an experience as a “trauma” because we often doubt the intensity of our concerns or get lost in comparing ourselves to others by thinking “I didn’t have it as bad as they did.” Trauma can be enduring “too much for too long,” “too much too quickly” or “not enough for too long.” Wherever you fall on the spectrum of trauma symptoms (intense anxiety, intrusive and ruminating thoughts, increased irritability, depression, hypervigilance..) I am here to help.
I am available to treat adults of any and all race, and religious ideology. There is no ideal client per say. I seek to work with individuals who are struggling and are looking to get a handle on their daily life and mental wellbeing. I hope each client will bring a level of commitment to therapy and a desire to work on their stated goals through the use of coping skills, and different types of therapeutic interventions, which will be taught and discussed to allow the client to attain their goals.
I am available to treat adults of any and all race, and religious ideology. There is no ideal client per say. I seek to work with individuals who are struggling and are looking to get a handle on their daily life and mental wellbeing. I hope each client will bring a level of commitment to therapy and a desire to work on their stated goals through the use of coping skills, and different types of therapeutic interventions, which will be taught and discussed to allow the client to attain their goals.
If you are reading this profile it means you may be looking to address things which have been counter productive in your life. It may be something that has currently happened or something that you have pushed aside for sometime. Anxiety, anger, addictions or a need to reorganize your life can make your daily routine hard to manage. In seeking therapy and finding the right therapist you can reach your full potential. It starts by talking about situations in your life, learning about other solutions to your issues and finding positive ways to approach your goals instead of, "doing what you have always done."
If you are reading this profile it means you may be looking to address things which have been counter productive in your life. It may be something that has currently happened or something that you have pushed aside for sometime. Anxiety, anger, addictions or a need to reorganize your life can make your daily routine hard to manage. In seeking therapy and finding the right therapist you can reach your full potential. It starts by talking about situations in your life, learning about other solutions to your issues and finding positive ways to approach your goals instead of, "doing what you have always done."
Does your child suffer from anxiety, depression, anger, eating disorder, attention deficit disorder, oppositional disorder, autistic syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, or a learning disorder? I can help. In practice for more than 25 years, I have a Masters Degree in Child Psychology, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology , I work closely with parents, schools, and pediatricians, providing therapy and psychological evaluations for children. I also provide custody evaluations. Children enjoy my delightful play therapy room. Evening appointments are provided for adults , parents, or couples .I shape my therapeutic approach with adults to their diagnostic needs..
Does your child suffer from anxiety, depression, anger, eating disorder, attention deficit disorder, oppositional disorder, autistic syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, or a learning disorder? I can help. In practice for more than 25 years, I have a Masters Degree in Child Psychology, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology , I work closely with parents, schools, and pediatricians, providing therapy and psychological evaluations for children. I also provide custody evaluations. Children enjoy my delightful play therapy room. Evening appointments are provided for adults , parents, or couples .I shape my therapeutic approach with adults to their diagnostic needs..
Introducing expanded child and adolescent services!
Are you struggling with all of the stressors life is bringing? Are you having relationship problems, self-esteem issues or problems with your work/career? You aren't alone. The world is bringing a great deal of uncertainty and our mental health is impacted. Anxiety and depression can sneak up on us and make our lives feel unmanageable. Life transitions, divorce or breakups, losses and traumas happen to us all. At Sound Health and Wellness we help you to heal, to make healthy choices and learn how to cope with these daily challenges and feel whole, healthy and well.
Introducing expanded child and adolescent services!
Are you struggling with all of the stressors life is bringing? Are you having relationship problems, self-esteem issues or problems with your work/career? You aren't alone. The world is bringing a great deal of uncertainty and our mental health is impacted. Anxiety and depression can sneak up on us and make our lives feel unmanageable. Life transitions, divorce or breakups, losses and traumas happen to us all. At Sound Health and Wellness we help you to heal, to make healthy choices and learn how to cope with these daily challenges and feel whole, healthy and well.
Do you feel under appreciated? Do you wish he could break the cycle of negative behavior? Does she constantly keep criticizing? Do you experience anxiety and distrust? Lack of intimacy and sexual desire? I am a marriage and family therapist with specialized training and experience in couple therapy. Nothing you say will surprise or shock me. I am easy to talk to and skilled at creating tools to help couples maintain healthy relationships. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new communication methods and understanding that promote empathy and flexibility.
Do you feel under appreciated? Do you wish he could break the cycle of negative behavior? Does she constantly keep criticizing? Do you experience anxiety and distrust? Lack of intimacy and sexual desire? I am a marriage and family therapist with specialized training and experience in couple therapy. Nothing you say will surprise or shock me. I am easy to talk to and skilled at creating tools to help couples maintain healthy relationships. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new communication methods and understanding that promote empathy and flexibility.
My approach to therapy is one that places an emphasis on understanding that we're human; we may laugh, there may be some emotions, but at the end of the day we're going to be real with each other and put in a little work together so we can get to a better result. I've had plenty of work with patterns of rough or toxic relationships, constant stress, difficulty managing emotions towards yourself or other people, folks feeling constantly taken advantage of, feeling on autopilot, numb, grieving changes, grieving people, loss, family issues, parenting or having a hard time keeping old things from popping up and affecting you now.
My approach to therapy is one that places an emphasis on understanding that we're human; we may laugh, there may be some emotions, but at the end of the day we're going to be real with each other and put in a little work together so we can get to a better result. I've had plenty of work with patterns of rough or toxic relationships, constant stress, difficulty managing emotions towards yourself or other people, folks feeling constantly taken advantage of, feeling on autopilot, numb, grieving changes, grieving people, loss, family issues, parenting or having a hard time keeping old things from popping up and affecting you now.
Jennifer Ljungquist-DeMayo
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LMHC, LPC
7 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Have you ever felt stuck, ashamed, guilt, embarrassed, alone, stressed, traumatized or overwhelmed? These are some of the many emotions we can experience on a daily basis throughout our lives. You are not alone. I enjoy working in collaboration with clients in recognizing this, as well as identifying their strengths, working through past events, thoughts, feelings or behaviors, that they have felt have held them back from experiencing a full life today. Each client has a unique set of amazing qualities just waiting for a chance to shine; let us work together in a safe space and explore yours!
Have you ever felt stuck, ashamed, guilt, embarrassed, alone, stressed, traumatized or overwhelmed? These are some of the many emotions we can experience on a daily basis throughout our lives. You are not alone. I enjoy working in collaboration with clients in recognizing this, as well as identifying their strengths, working through past events, thoughts, feelings or behaviors, that they have felt have held them back from experiencing a full life today. Each client has a unique set of amazing qualities just waiting for a chance to shine; let us work together in a safe space and explore yours!
* I have been a licensed clinical social worker for over twenty years in private practice, schools ,clinics, hospitals and as a coordinator of a family violence program
I work with adults; individuals, couples and families. My experience and expertise include people suffering from and experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction ( susbstances,opioids, gambling, sex, pornography, video) ,grief and loss, ADHD, postpartum depression,parenting issues, co-parenting, divorce, gender identity issues,transgender issues, women's issues, and negotiating empty nests and retirement
* I have been a licensed clinical social worker for over twenty years in private practice, schools ,clinics, hospitals and as a coordinator of a family violence program
I work with adults; individuals, couples and families. My experience and expertise include people suffering from and experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction ( susbstances,opioids, gambling, sex, pornography, video) ,grief and loss, ADHD, postpartum depression,parenting issues, co-parenting, divorce, gender identity issues,transgender issues, women's issues, and negotiating empty nests and retirement
Life happens! We are all on our own unique journey, and sometimes we struggle along the way. The struggle may come in the form of anxiety, depression, grief/loss or distress, and it may be the result of significant changes in your life. Is this stress impacting your health, your relationships, your job, or the overall quality of your life? You don't have to go through this alone. If you are experiencing any of these struggles, I may be able to offer you the help you need, in a kind, caring and collaborative process.
Life happens! We are all on our own unique journey, and sometimes we struggle along the way. The struggle may come in the form of anxiety, depression, grief/loss or distress, and it may be the result of significant changes in your life. Is this stress impacting your health, your relationships, your job, or the overall quality of your life? You don't have to go through this alone. If you are experiencing any of these struggles, I may be able to offer you the help you need, in a kind, caring and collaborative process.
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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.