Domestic Abuse Therapists in 23188
Sheila Marie Graves
Master Social Work, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Williamsburg, VA 23188
I'm familiar w/life's unexpected emotional setbacks, roadblocks & increasing negative momentum I'm familiar with depression, anxiety, domestic violence, substance abuse, criminal justice system, aging transitions, dementia & hospice.
I'm a soft place to fall during difficult times & specialize in focusing on your personal wants, wishes & needs. This way we can work on building the bridges from where you are to where you want to be. I'm compassionate, creative & solution focused in helping lift the veil on ways that make the greatest gains across each bridge.
I'm familiar w/life's unexpected emotional setbacks, roadblocks & increasing negative momentum I'm familiar with depression, anxiety, domestic violence, substance abuse, criminal justice system, aging transitions, dementia & hospice.
I'm a soft place to fall during difficult times & specialize in focusing on your personal wants, wishes & needs. This way we can work on building the bridges from where you are to where you want to be. I'm compassionate, creative & solution focused in helping lift the veil on ways that make the greatest gains across each bridge.
Kathy Goss Atanasov
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CSAC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Williamsburg, VA 23188
I continue professional development and have trained in CBT at the Beck Institute in Philadelphia and has completed several advanced-level trainings in EMDR and Brainspotting for substance abuse, trauma, and ego-state work.
Hi, I am Dr. Kathy Goss Atanasov! My practice is accepting new clients for individual and recovery group counseling. My Recovery Support Group is aimed at individuals who could benefit from weekly group therapy to support their recovery from drugs or alcohol, often with co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. I have worked in many clinical settings and am a contributing faculty member at Walden University where I teach various counseling classes. I am the owner of Therapy Owls in Williamsburg, VA.
I continue professional development and have trained in CBT at the Beck Institute in Philadelphia and has completed several advanced-level trainings in EMDR and Brainspotting for substance abuse, trauma, and ego-state work.
Hi, I am Dr. Kathy Goss Atanasov! My practice is accepting new clients for individual and recovery group counseling. My Recovery Support Group is aimed at individuals who could benefit from weekly group therapy to support their recovery from drugs or alcohol, often with co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. I have worked in many clinical settings and am a contributing faculty member at Walden University where I teach various counseling classes. I am the owner of Therapy Owls in Williamsburg, VA.
Lauren Darling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Lauren Darling is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. Lauren has worked closely with couples, families, and individuals of all ages. She has worked with a wide variety of diagnoses and challenges including trauma, eating disorders, parenting, psychosis and dissociative disorders, addiction, self-harm, suicidal ideation, gender dysphoria, LGBTQ+ issues, personality and mood disorders, anxiety, and depression, with particular attention to complex childhood trauma including sexual abuse.
Lauren Darling is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. Lauren has worked closely with couples, families, and individuals of all ages. She has worked with a wide variety of diagnoses and challenges including trauma, eating disorders, parenting, psychosis and dissociative disorders, addiction, self-harm, suicidal ideation, gender dysphoria, LGBTQ+ issues, personality and mood disorders, anxiety, and depression, with particular attention to complex childhood trauma including sexual abuse.
Islam Mallory
Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Areas of specialty include: trauma, crisis intervention, anxiety, domestic violence, sexual assault, self-esteem, and child abuse.
Have you been avoiding fights with your partner or in other relationships in your life? Do you feel like you are walking on eggshells, trying not to say or do something that will trigger them or have you blow up? This can be hurtful and lead to a cycle of continued conflict and long-term problems, including distance, disconnect and unhappiness. I use an eclectic approach that is strength-based, solution-focused, and person-centered when working with clients to develop healthy strategies to navigate the difficult problems that impact their lives.
Areas of specialty include: trauma, crisis intervention, anxiety, domestic violence, sexual assault, self-esteem, and child abuse.
Have you been avoiding fights with your partner or in other relationships in your life? Do you feel like you are walking on eggshells, trying not to say or do something that will trigger them or have you blow up? This can be hurtful and lead to a cycle of continued conflict and long-term problems, including distance, disconnect and unhappiness. I use an eclectic approach that is strength-based, solution-focused, and person-centered when working with clients to develop healthy strategies to navigate the difficult problems that impact their lives.
Amie Nassim Hartung
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Williamsburg, VA 23188
I work with children ages 14 through adult to address issues of depression, traumatic events/loss, abuse, anxiety, difficulty adjusting, and relationship problems.
Are you looking for a therapist that welcomes you as you are, understands how to help clients who have experienced difficult life events, and is focused on helping you to meet your personal goals? I strongly believe in a counseling practice that is inclusive, trauma informed and person centered. Empowering, educating, challenging, and supporting clients is my focus. Working together, we will identify your personal needs and then tailor therapy to meet your situation and goals. I also offer clinical supervision to individuals working to obtain their LCSW license.
I work with children ages 14 through adult to address issues of depression, traumatic events/loss, abuse, anxiety, difficulty adjusting, and relationship problems.
Are you looking for a therapist that welcomes you as you are, understands how to help clients who have experienced difficult life events, and is focused on helping you to meet your personal goals? I strongly believe in a counseling practice that is inclusive, trauma informed and person centered. Empowering, educating, challenging, and supporting clients is my focus. Working together, we will identify your personal needs and then tailor therapy to meet your situation and goals. I also offer clinical supervision to individuals working to obtain their LCSW license.
Chanel Young
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Williamsburg, VA 23188 (Online Only)
Dr. Chanel Young-Pope is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She is also a Veteran of the United States Air Force and a former United States Army Officer; having combined service in both branches totaling 24 years of military expertise. Dr. Young is passionate about helping women, adults, veterans, and seniors to address their unique challenges and associated with work-life balance/burn-out, depression, anxiety, complex grief, trauma, relationship issues, poor adjustment, phase of life issues, and major life transitions.
Dr. Chanel Young-Pope is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She is also a Veteran of the United States Air Force and a former United States Army Officer; having combined service in both branches totaling 24 years of military expertise. Dr. Young is passionate about helping women, adults, veterans, and seniors to address their unique challenges and associated with work-life balance/burn-out, depression, anxiety, complex grief, trauma, relationship issues, poor adjustment, phase of life issues, and major life transitions.
Jayne Epaloose
Pre-Licensed Professional, RC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Williamsburg, VA 23188 (Online Only)
Understanding that any life change can cause difficulty, I meet clients where they are. Anxiety and depression can feel overwhelming, and sometimes it helps to have someone to listen and help organize thoughts that seem jumbled. I love to work with children and adults, and have experience in grief, trauma, transition and military life events. I want to work alongside clients who are seeking to further define their purpose...to see and to be seen in a safe space.
Understanding that any life change can cause difficulty, I meet clients where they are. Anxiety and depression can feel overwhelming, and sometimes it helps to have someone to listen and help organize thoughts that seem jumbled. I love to work with children and adults, and have experience in grief, trauma, transition and military life events. I want to work alongside clients who are seeking to further define their purpose...to see and to be seen in a safe space.
Stormi Addison
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Williamsburg, VA 23188 (Online Only)
Life can be difficult to navigate with challenges from the past and ongoing stressors which feels as if we're in a constant state of survival. Sound familiar? You are not alone. Therapy can be a safe space to explore and process these stressors, feelings, thoughts, etc. I work from a person-centered perspective to process your feelings, identify strengths, and help you access the tools you need to take back control to navigate the direction of your life. Through the art of processing information and applying evidence-based interventions, we will work together to meet your therapy goals and get a better grip on life.
Life can be difficult to navigate with challenges from the past and ongoing stressors which feels as if we're in a constant state of survival. Sound familiar? You are not alone. Therapy can be a safe space to explore and process these stressors, feelings, thoughts, etc. I work from a person-centered perspective to process your feelings, identify strengths, and help you access the tools you need to take back control to navigate the direction of your life. Through the art of processing information and applying evidence-based interventions, we will work together to meet your therapy goals and get a better grip on life.
JPCounseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Williamsburg, VA 23188
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My experience includes treating mood and anxiety disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, and PTSD in adults and adolescents. I also work with gay/lesbian/ bisexual/ and transgendered clients. I work with people to improve their self-esteem, self-confidence, handle anger issues and relationships. My goal is to empower individuals to take control of their lives. I believe people have the ability to heal themselves and talking with someone can make a difference.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My experience includes treating mood and anxiety disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, and PTSD in adults and adolescents. I also work with gay/lesbian/ bisexual/ and transgendered clients. I work with people to improve their self-esteem, self-confidence, handle anger issues and relationships. My goal is to empower individuals to take control of their lives. I believe people have the ability to heal themselves and talking with someone can make a difference.
Penny R. Brockman
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified Verified
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Everyone could use a little help getting through life. It's unpredictable, ever-changing, and sometimes very difficult. Whether you are experiencing present day relationship issues, grief, depression, or anxiety or you are reliving trauma from years ago, there is help available through a variety of approaches. I have experience with children, adolescents, adults, and couples and enjoy my time with each of them.
Everyone could use a little help getting through life. It's unpredictable, ever-changing, and sometimes very difficult. Whether you are experiencing present day relationship issues, grief, depression, or anxiety or you are reliving trauma from years ago, there is help available through a variety of approaches. I have experience with children, adolescents, adults, and couples and enjoy my time with each of them.
Tami Hale
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Waitlist for new clients
Trying to juggle the stressors of work, family, that dreaded daily "to do" list and fit in a social or personal life can be overwhelming. If you, like many others in the world have a history of trauma, whether it be due to occupation, childhood or situations that occurred in your adult years, managing daily life can be that much more difficult.
Trying to juggle the stressors of work, family, that dreaded daily "to do" list and fit in a social or personal life can be overwhelming. If you, like many others in the world have a history of trauma, whether it be due to occupation, childhood or situations that occurred in your adult years, managing daily life can be that much more difficult.
Suzanne M Garber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Williamsburg, VA 23188
As a clinician with over 25 years direct practice experience I offer clients the opportunity to learn how to live their best lives through the use of psychotherapy, counseling, and lifestyle coaching. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing difficulties and challenges in their life. I treat trauma, secondary effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, and a variety of other mental health related issues. body image issues, body dysmorphic disorder, sugar and food addiction, and personality disorders.
As a clinician with over 25 years direct practice experience I offer clients the opportunity to learn how to live their best lives through the use of psychotherapy, counseling, and lifestyle coaching. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing difficulties and challenges in their life. I treat trauma, secondary effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, and a variety of other mental health related issues. body image issues, body dysmorphic disorder, sugar and food addiction, and personality disorders.
Loren Council
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Have you been trying to overcome difficulties in your life only to find yourself still feeling stuck? Perhaps it is time to try something new. Therapy is a place where you can talk, think, feel, act and learn new ways of being yourself. I draw from psychodynamic and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) approaches and invite my clients into an open experiment in which we can bring maladaptive habitual patterns into awareness and allow new ways of being to emerge.¨ I believe therapy offers the chance for an honest relationship that facilitates that change.
Have you been trying to overcome difficulties in your life only to find yourself still feeling stuck? Perhaps it is time to try something new. Therapy is a place where you can talk, think, feel, act and learn new ways of being yourself. I draw from psychodynamic and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) approaches and invite my clients into an open experiment in which we can bring maladaptive habitual patterns into awareness and allow new ways of being to emerge.¨ I believe therapy offers the chance for an honest relationship that facilitates that change.
Helen Hope Dillard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Williamsburg, VA 23188
I help clients find perspective and balance in their situations. Obstacles and challenges are really opportunities for personal growth. My specialties include working with addictions, grief/loss, couple's and family counseling, trauma and PTSD; and mood and anxiety disorders. I have a B.A. in Psychology and Master's in Counseling from the College of William and Mary. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor.
I help clients find perspective and balance in their situations. Obstacles and challenges are really opportunities for personal growth. My specialties include working with addictions, grief/loss, couple's and family counseling, trauma and PTSD; and mood and anxiety disorders. I have a B.A. in Psychology and Master's in Counseling from the College of William and Mary. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Ellie Mental Health - Yorktown: Kiln Creek, VA
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSATP, CSAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Williamsburg, VA 23188
We are here to help anyone suffering from any form of Mental Health disorder. Our mission is to compassionately transform the culture of mental health by providing creative solutions for the needs of our communities. We do that with Humor, Compassion and Authenticity! We believe that struggling with mental health is 100% normal. Some days are great, and some days make you wish you could dig yourself into a hole and hide from it all. Everyone has those days (even your therapist). Let us support you through all of those days!
We are here to help anyone suffering from any form of Mental Health disorder. Our mission is to compassionately transform the culture of mental health by providing creative solutions for the needs of our communities. We do that with Humor, Compassion and Authenticity! We believe that struggling with mental health is 100% normal. Some days are great, and some days make you wish you could dig yourself into a hole and hide from it all. Everyone has those days (even your therapist). Let us support you through all of those days!
Dr. Stephanie White
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Williamsburg, VA 23188 (Online Only)
I am an LPC, specializing in adolescents and young adults, as well as families in crisis. I have experience working with addictions as well as severe mental health diagnoses. It is my role to stimulate dialogue and create an environment that allows for meaningful change through gaining awareness and improving insight. My goal in session is for all those affected to be heard and feel safe. Mental health issues affect the entire family.
I am an LPC, specializing in adolescents and young adults, as well as families in crisis. I have experience working with addictions as well as severe mental health diagnoses. It is my role to stimulate dialogue and create an environment that allows for meaningful change through gaining awareness and improving insight. My goal in session is for all those affected to be heard and feel safe. Mental health issues affect the entire family.
Diane M Forse, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Not accepting new clients
We are facing challenging times as individuals and as a society. If you are struggling and wondering how you are going to make it, you are not alone. You want to uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating, but you feel uncertain. You wonder if the goals you had 3 years ago will be relevant in the future. You may be at a stage in your life when what worked before does not work any longer. You've experienced losses, sudden life changes, and difficult relationships, and your friends, family, books, and religious communities don't have the answers. You know you need a change, but you're not sure what or how.
We are facing challenging times as individuals and as a society. If you are struggling and wondering how you are going to make it, you are not alone. You want to uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating, but you feel uncertain. You wonder if the goals you had 3 years ago will be relevant in the future. You may be at a stage in your life when what worked before does not work any longer. You've experienced losses, sudden life changes, and difficult relationships, and your friends, family, books, and religious communities don't have the answers. You know you need a change, but you're not sure what or how.
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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.