Domestic Abuse Therapists in Plainville, CT
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.
My clients come to me for individual psychotherapy and support for issues with trauma, depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse issues and more.
I work with adults, couples, and occasional adolescents. In my 35 years of experience, I find that people coming to me for therapy generally find themselves feeling comfortable with me, and are able to be themselves, as they realize I am a person who cares about issues they bring to treatment. This comfort level facilitates their healing process.
My clients come to me for individual psychotherapy and support for issues with trauma, depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse issues and more.
I work with adults, couples, and occasional adolescents. In my 35 years of experience, I find that people coming to me for therapy generally find themselves feeling comfortable with me, and are able to be themselves, as they realize I am a person who cares about issues they bring to treatment. This comfort level facilitates their healing process.
For as long as I can remember I wanted to help people. I grew up in a family of helpers.Seeking help requires self reflection, faith in others, and a desire to be better. It is a humbling experience to ask for help, but it requires great strength. I am looking to help YOU. If you have trouble with anxiety, depression, school, work /life stress, or just trouble with the day to day task, let me help YOU. Life can be hard, and things happen that dull our shine. let's work together in bringing back you shine.
For as long as I can remember I wanted to help people. I grew up in a family of helpers.Seeking help requires self reflection, faith in others, and a desire to be better. It is a humbling experience to ask for help, but it requires great strength. I am looking to help YOU. If you have trouble with anxiety, depression, school, work /life stress, or just trouble with the day to day task, let me help YOU. Life can be hard, and things happen that dull our shine. let's work together in bringing back you shine.
I'm a bilingual (English/Spanish) Latina therapist offering a warm, supportive space where you can feel seen and heard. My approach is trauma-informed, identity-affirming, and grounded in both clinical training and lived experience. I work with adults and teens navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, parenting, self-worth, and identity exploration. Whether you're processing the past or facing new challenges, we'll move at your pace—with compassion, curiosity, and care. Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about reconnecting with who you truly are.
I'm a bilingual (English/Spanish) Latina therapist offering a warm, supportive space where you can feel seen and heard. My approach is trauma-informed, identity-affirming, and grounded in both clinical training and lived experience. I work with adults and teens navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, parenting, self-worth, and identity exploration. Whether you're processing the past or facing new challenges, we'll move at your pace—with compassion, curiosity, and care. Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about reconnecting with who you truly are.
Keyndra Lewis, LMFT/ English-Spanish- Telehealth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Plainville, CT 06062
I am proficient in anxiety, depression, domestic violence, infertility, parenthood, relationship issues, and managing life transitions.
Learning to navigate the challenges in a constructive and beneficial manner produces a confident, well-adjusted person. I provide inclusive clinical interventions to improve overall functioning to couples, and individuals. Breakdown and unpacking narratives that no longer serves us with a focus on empathy support and a focus on self healing. Every journey is unique. The most essential tenet of this work is affirmation that you can trust yourself to know and make changes that will benefit your life. Soy hispana y hablo español.
I am proficient in anxiety, depression, domestic violence, infertility, parenthood, relationship issues, and managing life transitions.
Learning to navigate the challenges in a constructive and beneficial manner produces a confident, well-adjusted person. I provide inclusive clinical interventions to improve overall functioning to couples, and individuals. Breakdown and unpacking narratives that no longer serves us with a focus on empathy support and a focus on self healing. Every journey is unique. The most essential tenet of this work is affirmation that you can trust yourself to know and make changes that will benefit your life. Soy hispana y hablo español.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I am a compassionate, bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker who supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can openly share your experiences and begin to heal. Together, we will work to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and help you move forward with greater confidence and emotional balance.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I am a compassionate, bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker who supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can openly share your experiences and begin to heal. Together, we will work to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and help you move forward with greater confidence and emotional balance.
When you make the decision to seek therapy, I believe it is important to find a therapist that makes you feel valued, safe and understood. As a therapist I seek to build a positive therapeutic partnership with you to restore emotional well-being, build strengths, and help you realize your path to achieve your unique goals. I will work carefully and conscientiously to create a therapeutic experience that allows self-discovery, healing and growth to occur.
When you make the decision to seek therapy, I believe it is important to find a therapist that makes you feel valued, safe and understood. As a therapist I seek to build a positive therapeutic partnership with you to restore emotional well-being, build strengths, and help you realize your path to achieve your unique goals. I will work carefully and conscientiously to create a therapeutic experience that allows self-discovery, healing and growth to occur.
I believe in a straightforward approach to mental health and substance abuse problems.
I work with a wide range of mental health problems and have extensive experience with co-occurring and addiction disorders. I am an effective case manager and able to help find levels of care for any stage of change.
I believe in a straightforward approach to mental health and substance abuse problems.
I work with a wide range of mental health problems and have extensive experience with co-occurring and addiction disorders. I am an effective case manager and able to help find levels of care for any stage of change.
Art Therapy offers a powerful and non-threatening alternative to traditional talk therapy. When words feel overwhelming, confusing, or simply out of reach, the creative process can gently open a different doorway. Art speaks in symbols, images, and felt experience bringing the unconscious to a conscious light. This process often allows trauma and difficult experiences to be processed safely, at a pace that honors your nervous system and your story. When we slow down reactive cycles, improve communication, and reconnect in meaningful, emotionally attuned ways we establish a more authentic self.
Art Therapy offers a powerful and non-threatening alternative to traditional talk therapy. When words feel overwhelming, confusing, or simply out of reach, the creative process can gently open a different doorway. Art speaks in symbols, images, and felt experience bringing the unconscious to a conscious light. This process often allows trauma and difficult experiences to be processed safely, at a pace that honors your nervous system and your story. When we slow down reactive cycles, improve communication, and reconnect in meaningful, emotionally attuned ways we establish a more authentic self.
I work with adults, teenagers and couples to help people find ways to feel better in their lives, in their relationships and in their own skin. Issues include self-esteem, sadness, stress, and dealing with difficult situations. We often talk about challenges and choices involved in relationships - romantic, social, family and professional. I also work with people struggling with food/weight issues, such as body image, eating disorders and emotional eating. We strive for physical and emotional wellness with a balanced individualized approach. In addition, I have extensive experience working with dancers and other performers.
I work with adults, teenagers and couples to help people find ways to feel better in their lives, in their relationships and in their own skin. Issues include self-esteem, sadness, stress, and dealing with difficult situations. We often talk about challenges and choices involved in relationships - romantic, social, family and professional. I also work with people struggling with food/weight issues, such as body image, eating disorders and emotional eating. We strive for physical and emotional wellness with a balanced individualized approach. In addition, I have extensive experience working with dancers and other performers.
It's time to get UNSTUCK. I believe in a holistic approach to healing. I utilize holistic, alternative & traditional counseling modalities. I believe in treating the Whole Person & provide a safe, non-judgmental space to work together as we address your concerns, explore your strengths & accomplish your goals. I'm committed to helping you achieve positive change in your life & be your BEST self. **Enrolling Soon New Woman’s Warrior Empowerment Circle & Fire Circle. This is Not a therapy group but a group of support with fellow woman warriors. Walk & Talk Therapy. A non-traditional Therapy that gets you moving & talking outdoors.**
It's time to get UNSTUCK. I believe in a holistic approach to healing. I utilize holistic, alternative & traditional counseling modalities. I believe in treating the Whole Person & provide a safe, non-judgmental space to work together as we address your concerns, explore your strengths & accomplish your goals. I'm committed to helping you achieve positive change in your life & be your BEST self. **Enrolling Soon New Woman’s Warrior Empowerment Circle & Fire Circle. This is Not a therapy group but a group of support with fellow woman warriors. Walk & Talk Therapy. A non-traditional Therapy that gets you moving & talking outdoors.**
We all have an innate desire to feel deeply understood. I provide affirming and inclusive therapy specializing in gender diversity, women's issues, ADHD, and trauma-informed therapy for adults. I offer a transformative therapeutic experience that honors each client's unique journey. My therapeutic approach is holistic and integrative, blending mindfulness techniques, mind-body-soul connection, and narrative therapy. I believe in the power of self-awareness and self-compassion. At the core of my work is a commitment to creating a safe and validating space for clients to explore their authentic selves and feel empowered.
We all have an innate desire to feel deeply understood. I provide affirming and inclusive therapy specializing in gender diversity, women's issues, ADHD, and trauma-informed therapy for adults. I offer a transformative therapeutic experience that honors each client's unique journey. My therapeutic approach is holistic and integrative, blending mindfulness techniques, mind-body-soul connection, and narrative therapy. I believe in the power of self-awareness and self-compassion. At the core of my work is a commitment to creating a safe and validating space for clients to explore their authentic selves and feel empowered.
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I have experience dealing with anxiety, depression, domestic violence, co-dependency and trauma.
The Power of Choice... to make our lives into what we want them to be... an awesome privilege and responsibility. Sometimes we need assistance and a fresh perspective to help us get there. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I will provide empathy and validation for your feelings and experiences. Genuine caring can go a long way in helping you heal from some of your deepest wounds. It is also important to have an atmosphere of accountability to increase the possibility of positive change.
I have experience dealing with anxiety, depression, domestic violence, co-dependency and trauma.
The Power of Choice... to make our lives into what we want them to be... an awesome privilege and responsibility. Sometimes we need assistance and a fresh perspective to help us get there. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I will provide empathy and validation for your feelings and experiences. Genuine caring can go a long way in helping you heal from some of your deepest wounds. It is also important to have an atmosphere of accountability to increase the possibility of positive change.
Our team of specialized therapists brings expertise in trauma, self-esteem, suicidal ideation, and domestic violence, creating a safe space for healing and growth.
At The Urban Light LLC, we are committed to providing compassionate and realistic therapy tailored to the needs of our community. As a local agency, we offer both in-person and telehealth services, ensuring accessible care for children (8+), preteens, adolescents, and adults.
Our team of specialized therapists brings expertise in trauma, self-esteem, suicidal ideation, and domestic violence, creating a safe space for healing and growth.
At The Urban Light LLC, we are committed to providing compassionate and realistic therapy tailored to the needs of our community. As a local agency, we offer both in-person and telehealth services, ensuring accessible care for children (8+), preteens, adolescents, and adults.
Therapy is about finding what works for you. Do you hate deep breathing? That's fine! Meditation, is not your thing? Cool. Let's use that knowledge to find the tools that will work for you. We will work as a team to explore who you are and build on that to find what works for you. That might mean challenging your mindsets, talking out your experiences, increasing your communication skills, or stopping some of those thoughts that won't stop sticking in your mind. Whatever it takes to help you meet your goals, I have something in my toolbox that will be a good fit. And if I don't, I'll find it. There is no one-size-fits-all all.
Therapy is about finding what works for you. Do you hate deep breathing? That's fine! Meditation, is not your thing? Cool. Let's use that knowledge to find the tools that will work for you. We will work as a team to explore who you are and build on that to find what works for you. That might mean challenging your mindsets, talking out your experiences, increasing your communication skills, or stopping some of those thoughts that won't stop sticking in your mind. Whatever it takes to help you meet your goals, I have something in my toolbox that will be a good fit. And if I don't, I'll find it. There is no one-size-fits-all all.
Sharron Riley-Seymour
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CCTP
2 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06042
Hello! If you are here, you have already made a bold declaration that you refuse to continue going on this way. Congratulations! Your presence here means that you already acknowledge that your past and/or current circumstances, the emotional distress, the negative thoughts, or the unhealthy relationship, has held you captive for too long. Well guess what, I agree with you! Allow me to provide an environment where you can freely express yourself and safely explore ways to reclaim your life.
Hello! If you are here, you have already made a bold declaration that you refuse to continue going on this way. Congratulations! Your presence here means that you already acknowledge that your past and/or current circumstances, the emotional distress, the negative thoughts, or the unhealthy relationship, has held you captive for too long. Well guess what, I agree with you! Allow me to provide an environment where you can freely express yourself and safely explore ways to reclaim your life.
Welcome. I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. Healing can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to walk through it alone. Taking the first step toward support is an act of self love. I work with women who are navigating deep emotional pain—feelings of disconnection, sadness, anger, or simply not feeling like themselves anymore. Whether you’re trying to heal from what’s happened, break old cycles, or just breathe a little easier day by day, I’m here to walk with you.
Welcome. I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. Healing can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to walk through it alone. Taking the first step toward support is an act of self love. I work with women who are navigating deep emotional pain—feelings of disconnection, sadness, anger, or simply not feeling like themselves anymore. Whether you’re trying to heal from what’s happened, break old cycles, or just breathe a little easier day by day, I’m here to walk with you.
Lou-Ann Yearwood
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, BA, MA, LMFTA
2 Endorsed
Collinsville, CT 06019
Hello and welcome! If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change, you're not alone. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel accepted just as you are. Together, we can identify what's getting in the way, clarify what matters most to you, and develop a plan that feels achievable and meaningful. Whether in person or online, I help clients feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to themselves.
Hello and welcome! If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change, you're not alone. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel accepted just as you are. Together, we can identify what's getting in the way, clarify what matters most to you, and develop a plan that feels achievable and meaningful. Whether in person or online, I help clients feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to themselves.
Evan has experience working with individuals going through a variety of life stressors such as Trauma, Domestic Violence, and Housing issues.
Evan has experience working with those managing Trauma, Grief and Loss, and brings years of experience working with survivors of Domestic Violence. Evan utilizes a Client Centered approach, and strives to provide an empowering environment free from judgement for those seeking support.
Evan has experience working with individuals going through a variety of life stressors such as Trauma, Domestic Violence, and Housing issues.
Evan has experience working with those managing Trauma, Grief and Loss, and brings years of experience working with survivors of Domestic Violence. Evan utilizes a Client Centered approach, and strives to provide an empowering environment free from judgement for those seeking support.
Judith D. Wilcox
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, NCC, LPC, BCETS, CYP
North Branford, CT 06471
My professional strengths include the integration of religious and spiritual understandings and Shakti Swarupa Path of Healing work into my work with clients who are open to these approaches. I have 40+ years of experience in the field of professional counseling and have worked with a full range of client issues in a variety of contexts. I am particularly skilled in working with the complex sets of symtpoms and issues that accompany exposure to traumatic life experiences. I am skilled in assisting clients with chronic pain and disabling illnesses with the use of both standard counseling techniques and Shakti Swarupa work.
My professional strengths include the integration of religious and spiritual understandings and Shakti Swarupa Path of Healing work into my work with clients who are open to these approaches. I have 40+ years of experience in the field of professional counseling and have worked with a full range of client issues in a variety of contexts. I am particularly skilled in working with the complex sets of symtpoms and issues that accompany exposure to traumatic life experiences. I am skilled in assisting clients with chronic pain and disabling illnesses with the use of both standard counseling techniques and Shakti Swarupa work.
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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.