Domestic Abuse Therapists in Trinity County, CA

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Amy Amelia Hardwick
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
Hyampom, CA 96046  (Online Only)
I work with clients online video with telemedicine HIPPA compliant. I maintain a very successful practice of holistic psychology that addresses the client at all levels; Mental, Emotional, Physical & Spiritual, facilitating healing at the level of causation, not just management and treatment of symptoms. I sought out the most innovative treatments so my clients feel better as soon as possible and can be out-living their lives. I work very well with adolescents and individuals of all ages. I have extensive clinical experience that covers a wide range of problems.
I work with clients online video with telemedicine HIPPA compliant. I maintain a very successful practice of holistic psychology that addresses the client at all levels; Mental, Emotional, Physical & Spiritual, facilitating healing at the level of causation, not just management and treatment of symptoms. I sought out the most innovative treatments so my clients feel better as soon as possible and can be out-living their lives. I work very well with adolescents and individuals of all ages. I have extensive clinical experience that covers a wide range of problems.
(714) 702-5933 View (714) 702-5933

Online Therapists

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Tim Quinn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95928  (Online Only)
Is it time for you to make some changes? Want to prevent divorce? Having trouble just talking to each other? Feeling depressed, anxious, hopeless? There's warm, professional, sensitive and good-humored help available, using competence gained from many years of experience. I help couples with high conflict, including infidelity, who want to save, or simply improve, their relationship. I also have extensive experience and training in treating anxiety, panic, stress, anger, depression, and substance abuse problems. I take satisfaction in successful outcomes with clients who believed therapy could never help (I'm also LGBTQ friendly).
Is it time for you to make some changes? Want to prevent divorce? Having trouble just talking to each other? Feeling depressed, anxious, hopeless? There's warm, professional, sensitive and good-humored help available, using competence gained from many years of experience. I help couples with high conflict, including infidelity, who want to save, or simply improve, their relationship. I also have extensive experience and training in treating anxiety, panic, stress, anger, depression, and substance abuse problems. I take satisfaction in successful outcomes with clients who believed therapy could never help (I'm also LGBTQ friendly).
(530) 719-4019 View (530) 719-4019
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Jenna Andrews - The Sound Mind
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redding, CA 96002
I enjoy helping clients navigate and overcome life’s hardships including complex trauma, family conflict/systems, grief/loss, addiction, suicide/self-harm, narcissistic abuse, codependency, and emotional dysregulation.
Hello and welcome! I am glad you are here. You are a beautiful and powerful human being. I know things may seem confusing right now and you may not know how or where to start. It is okay to not have all the answers. You are here for a reason. You are meant for great things my friend. Are you ready to begin your journey to healing? I am an experienced and dedicated Associate Marriage & Family Therapist who is proficient in helping clients resolve conflicts, practice healthy behaviors, and overcome life’s hardships. I am a collaborative and strength-based therapist who believes everyone deserves a safe place to navigate their issues.
I enjoy helping clients navigate and overcome life’s hardships including complex trauma, family conflict/systems, grief/loss, addiction, suicide/self-harm, narcissistic abuse, codependency, and emotional dysregulation.
Hello and welcome! I am glad you are here. You are a beautiful and powerful human being. I know things may seem confusing right now and you may not know how or where to start. It is okay to not have all the answers. You are here for a reason. You are meant for great things my friend. Are you ready to begin your journey to healing? I am an experienced and dedicated Associate Marriage & Family Therapist who is proficient in helping clients resolve conflicts, practice healthy behaviors, and overcome life’s hardships. I am a collaborative and strength-based therapist who believes everyone deserves a safe place to navigate their issues.
(530) 627-5337 View (530) 627-5337
North Valley Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, Private, Therapy, Group
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95926
Our counselors have advanced training in trauma, mindfulness, attachment therapy, couples therapy, domestic abuse, and most other issues you bring to counseling.
Do you feel anxious or worried? Are you experiencing guilt or depression? Do you feel stuck or down? Confused or hopeless? In recent years, traumatic events have affected the way people in the north valley tend to cope with life. Significant life events have a way of bringing back past worries and triggers and people can find that life turns upside down. If you are experiencing a shift or are dealing with a familiar pattern, you are not alone. North Valley Counseling is an established and experienced group of Therapists. We work with adults, couples, and children who are experiencing anxiety/depression, stress, & relationship issues
Our counselors have advanced training in trauma, mindfulness, attachment therapy, couples therapy, domestic abuse, and most other issues you bring to counseling.
Do you feel anxious or worried? Are you experiencing guilt or depression? Do you feel stuck or down? Confused or hopeless? In recent years, traumatic events have affected the way people in the north valley tend to cope with life. Significant life events have a way of bringing back past worries and triggers and people can find that life turns upside down. If you are experiencing a shift or are dealing with a familiar pattern, you are not alone. North Valley Counseling is an established and experienced group of Therapists. We work with adults, couples, and children who are experiencing anxiety/depression, stress, & relationship issues
(530) 715-2313 View (530) 715-2313
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Aspen Intervention Wellness Center
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAADC-, CA, ICADC
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95973
If a family is seeking consultation for substance abuse or intervention, we can only assume that things at work or home in the substance abuser's life are not going well.
At Aspen Intervention Wellness Center, we provide discreet, confidential assessment, communication and dedication to serve you and your loved one to get on the road to recovery. With guidance to wellness and healing we believe everyone deserves to have a better quality of life and access into recovery with the highest quality of care available. We have access to Medically Managed Detox and Dual-Diagnosis residential treatment or intensive outpatient treatment for individuals, families and professionals. We use an approach that is highly individualized with an array of options customized in personalized treatment plans.
If a family is seeking consultation for substance abuse or intervention, we can only assume that things at work or home in the substance abuser's life are not going well.
At Aspen Intervention Wellness Center, we provide discreet, confidential assessment, communication and dedication to serve you and your loved one to get on the road to recovery. With guidance to wellness and healing we believe everyone deserves to have a better quality of life and access into recovery with the highest quality of care available. We have access to Medically Managed Detox and Dual-Diagnosis residential treatment or intensive outpatient treatment for individuals, families and professionals. We use an approach that is highly individualized with an array of options customized in personalized treatment plans.
(530) 869-6502 View (530) 869-6502
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Robert Anthony Ponce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95973
We as people are all broken on some level, but we don’t need to stay that way. Depending upon the cards we have been dealt in life, what’s been done to us, and what we’ve done to ourselves, many of us develop fractures in our view of the world. These “fractures” affect how we view ourselves and our relationships. No matter what you are going through at this stage in life, you don’t need to struggle alone. There is hope! Whether you’re dealing with relationship issues, career problems, abuse, anxiety, depression, or self-destructive habits, change is possible. I believe that every person has the capacity to heal, grow, and change!
We as people are all broken on some level, but we don’t need to stay that way. Depending upon the cards we have been dealt in life, what’s been done to us, and what we’ve done to ourselves, many of us develop fractures in our view of the world. These “fractures” affect how we view ourselves and our relationships. No matter what you are going through at this stage in life, you don’t need to struggle alone. There is hope! Whether you’re dealing with relationship issues, career problems, abuse, anxiety, depression, or self-destructive habits, change is possible. I believe that every person has the capacity to heal, grow, and change!
(530) 236-6179 View (530) 236-6179
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The Mindful Lemon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95926  (Online Only)
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
(530) 288-4066 View (530) 288-4066
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Aspen Intervention Wellness Center
LAADC, ICADC
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95926
If a family is seeking consultation for substance abuse or intervention, we can only assume that things at work or home in the substance abuser's life are not going well.
At Aspen Intervention Wellness Center, we provide discreet, confidential assessment, communication and dedication to serve you and your loved one to get on the road to recovery. With guidance to wellness and healing we believe everyone deserves to have a better quality of life and access into recovery with the highest quality of care available. We have access to Medically Managed Detox and Dual-Diagnosis residential treatment or intensive outpatient treatment for individuals, families and professionals. We use an approach that is highly individualized with an array of options customized in a treatment plan specifically for you or a loved one. Our mission is to help our clients attain their full potential. Our passion is getting families present and focused on all that life has to offer. Aspen Wellness delivers access to quality and innovative chemical dependency and addiction disorder services in a caring and supportive environment. By consistently exceeding the expectations of our clients, we are recognized in the communities we serve to help motivate change and open doors to Health and Wellness for you or love one. For Confidential Consultations Call 888-628-0644.
If a family is seeking consultation for substance abuse or intervention, we can only assume that things at work or home in the substance abuser's life are not going well.
At Aspen Intervention Wellness Center, we provide discreet, confidential assessment, communication and dedication to serve you and your loved one to get on the road to recovery. With guidance to wellness and healing we believe everyone deserves to have a better quality of life and access into recovery with the highest quality of care available. We have access to Medically Managed Detox and Dual-Diagnosis residential treatment or intensive outpatient treatment for individuals, families and professionals. We use an approach that is highly individualized with an array of options customized in a treatment plan specifically for you or a loved one. Our mission is to help our clients attain their full potential. Our passion is getting families present and focused on all that life has to offer. Aspen Wellness delivers access to quality and innovative chemical dependency and addiction disorder services in a caring and supportive environment. By consistently exceeding the expectations of our clients, we are recognized in the communities we serve to help motivate change and open doors to Health and Wellness for you or love one. For Confidential Consultations Call 888-628-0644.
(916) 507-1147 View (916) 507-1147
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Carol Coal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95501
I believe therapy is a collaborative journey where with support clients are able to access their innate wisdom,moving from surviving to thriving. I have over 20 years working with issues of life transitions, substance abuse, codependency, trauma, childhood trauma, domestic violence, anxiety and depression. I look forward to talking with you.
I believe therapy is a collaborative journey where with support clients are able to access their innate wisdom,moving from surviving to thriving. I have over 20 years working with issues of life transitions, substance abuse, codependency, trauma, childhood trauma, domestic violence, anxiety and depression. I look forward to talking with you.
(707) 639-8365 View (707) 639-8365
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Teri Watts - The Sound Mind
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redding, CA 96002
I love working with individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse.
Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, panic, or failed relationships, I am here to help you. I am dedicated to helping you discover who you are meant to be and to live your best life. I am passionate about helping you realize your intrinsic value and worth. If you are confused and find yourself in relationships that do not seem to be working, I would love to help. I am passionate about helping individuals understand how behaviors and patterns of thought may be keeping them stuck.
I love working with individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse.
Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, panic, or failed relationships, I am here to help you. I am dedicated to helping you discover who you are meant to be and to live your best life. I am passionate about helping you realize your intrinsic value and worth. If you are confused and find yourself in relationships that do not seem to be working, I would love to help. I am passionate about helping individuals understand how behaviors and patterns of thought may be keeping them stuck.
(530) 319-5226 View (530) 319-5226
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Kimberly J Herkert
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95501
I also can bill as an Out-of-Network Provider and I do take Beacon (partnership health plan), Medi-cal, Victim Witness, and Cigna.
The pandemic was hard on all of us. If you feel like you need some support or help to desal the last couple of years, I'm here. We all need help occasionally. Learning how to approach and overcome these challenges shape us and allow us to experience life to the fullest. Therapy allows us to look at where we may be blocked and helps us find our own answers to living an authentic life. I discovered that building a supportive relationship through therapy creates a safe place to explore life issues, understand difficult situations, learn new skills, enrich relationships, and work through situations that lead to a more authentic life.
I also can bill as an Out-of-Network Provider and I do take Beacon (partnership health plan), Medi-cal, Victim Witness, and Cigna.
The pandemic was hard on all of us. If you feel like you need some support or help to desal the last couple of years, I'm here. We all need help occasionally. Learning how to approach and overcome these challenges shape us and allow us to experience life to the fullest. Therapy allows us to look at where we may be blocked and helps us find our own answers to living an authentic life. I discovered that building a supportive relationship through therapy creates a safe place to explore life issues, understand difficult situations, learn new skills, enrich relationships, and work through situations that lead to a more authentic life.
(530) 287-4414 View (530) 287-4414
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Chelsea Williamson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redding, CA 96001
I am also a Domestic Violence advocate and have an extensive amount of training and experience working with perpetrators/victims of DV.
If you are someone who is struggling in life right now I would love to help you. Therapy is more than a job or career to me, it is my calling. I love what I do and I work hard for each of my clients to help them achieve their goals for counseling. I offer individual, family, and couples counseling. I particularly enjoy working with client's who have experienced trauma. I enjoy helping client's work through their struggles and walk with them on their pathway to healing.
I am also a Domestic Violence advocate and have an extensive amount of training and experience working with perpetrators/victims of DV.
If you are someone who is struggling in life right now I would love to help you. Therapy is more than a job or career to me, it is my calling. I love what I do and I work hard for each of my clients to help them achieve their goals for counseling. I offer individual, family, and couples counseling. I particularly enjoy working with client's who have experienced trauma. I enjoy helping client's work through their struggles and walk with them on their pathway to healing.
(530) 319-5233 View (530) 319-5233
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Kyla M Ramirez
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MA, MS, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95926
My specialties include trauma-informed practice, working with survivors of abuse and neglect, working with LGBTQ+, post-traumatic stress disorder, domestic violence, childhood trauma, teens/young adults, attachment-based therapy, burnout and secondary traumatic stress.
Life can be incredibly difficult at times and can feel overwhelming. It is my goal to empower my clients to believe in themselves, inspire change, and to allow space for self-love. When feelings of depression and anxiety are barriers to achieving your goals, leaving you feeling unworthy of happiness, and effecting your relationships, I am here to assist you in cultivating a sense of purpose and confidence. I want to help my clients set goals for their future, find their happiness, and thrive. I am here to provide a space for you to be you- your authentic self without judgement.
My specialties include trauma-informed practice, working with survivors of abuse and neglect, working with LGBTQ+, post-traumatic stress disorder, domestic violence, childhood trauma, teens/young adults, attachment-based therapy, burnout and secondary traumatic stress.
Life can be incredibly difficult at times and can feel overwhelming. It is my goal to empower my clients to believe in themselves, inspire change, and to allow space for self-love. When feelings of depression and anxiety are barriers to achieving your goals, leaving you feeling unworthy of happiness, and effecting your relationships, I am here to assist you in cultivating a sense of purpose and confidence. I want to help my clients set goals for their future, find their happiness, and thrive. I am here to provide a space for you to be you- your authentic self without judgement.
(530) 631-3140 View (530) 631-3140
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Carol Marie Seigler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95926
Waitlist for new clients
Have you experienced a traumatic event that you feel holds you back from the life you so desperately want to live? Do unwanted thoughts and memories prevent you from feeling like you can live a normal and happy life? If you are living with traumatic events from your past, ranging from insult, abuse, humiliation, violence, attachment wounds, or even subtle disappointments, therapy could be a safe space to address these injuries. Through a collaborative approach and taking into account the mind & body, I join my clients on a journey of exploration, growth, and healing.
Have you experienced a traumatic event that you feel holds you back from the life you so desperately want to live? Do unwanted thoughts and memories prevent you from feeling like you can live a normal and happy life? If you are living with traumatic events from your past, ranging from insult, abuse, humiliation, violence, attachment wounds, or even subtle disappointments, therapy could be a safe space to address these injuries. Through a collaborative approach and taking into account the mind & body, I join my clients on a journey of exploration, growth, and healing.
(530) 694-4377 View (530) 694-4377
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Julie Hunter
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Red Bluff, CA 96080
I work with clients ages 3 and up and I support parents who are trying to break family cycles of abuse and/or neglect.
Now Accepting New Clients in Tehama County! Are you depressed, anxious, or generally feeling stuck? Are you a mental health provider, first responder, or PCP facing burnout? We will work together to create a treatment plan that meets your needs and works to achieve your goals.
I work with clients ages 3 and up and I support parents who are trying to break family cycles of abuse and/or neglect.
Now Accepting New Clients in Tehama County! Are you depressed, anxious, or generally feeling stuck? Are you a mental health provider, first responder, or PCP facing burnout? We will work together to create a treatment plan that meets your needs and works to achieve your goals.
(530) 450-2884 View (530) 450-2884
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Tiffani Lang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95928
Hello, and welcome to this phase of your journey! If you’re struggling with your emotions, experiencing relationship challenges or abuse, feeling the effects of parenting in difficult circumstances, or feeling distressed by traumatic events that have happened in your life, I can help. I specialize in perinatal mental health and mood disorders, LGBTQIA2S+ related issues, challenges related to intimate partner relationships, identifying, navigating, and recovering from abuse, and healing from traumatic experiences.
Hello, and welcome to this phase of your journey! If you’re struggling with your emotions, experiencing relationship challenges or abuse, feeling the effects of parenting in difficult circumstances, or feeling distressed by traumatic events that have happened in your life, I can help. I specialize in perinatal mental health and mood disorders, LGBTQIA2S+ related issues, challenges related to intimate partner relationships, identifying, navigating, and recovering from abuse, and healing from traumatic experiences.
(530) 456-7811 View (530) 456-7811
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Serenity Bowen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arcata, CA 95521
I have 30 years of experience in the field of mental health and enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I focus on crisis intervention, mediation, relational issues and coping strategies. I am strength-based and trauma informed in my clinical work and am committed to creating a positive and supportive therapeutic alliance. I believe that building a trusting and supportive relationship is an essential component for healing. I practice in an engaged and relational way, asking questions and offering feedback. I honor personal sovereignty and intend to guide you toward your own solutions with compassion.
I have 30 years of experience in the field of mental health and enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I focus on crisis intervention, mediation, relational issues and coping strategies. I am strength-based and trauma informed in my clinical work and am committed to creating a positive and supportive therapeutic alliance. I believe that building a trusting and supportive relationship is an essential component for healing. I practice in an engaged and relational way, asking questions and offering feedback. I honor personal sovereignty and intend to guide you toward your own solutions with compassion.
(707) 674-6268 View (707) 674-6268
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Elizabeth Wolfson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mendocino, CA 95460
When choosing a therapist, experience matters. As a seasoned psychotherapist, scholar, and consultant with substantial training, I know there is no set formula for you and your situation. My holistic approach includes attention to your unique circumstance and goals including emotional, spiritual, and psychological health from a mind, body, spirit, perspective. There is no substitute for working with a professional who is fully attentive and present to what you are bringing to the experience, whom you can trust in helping you meet your goals and enhance your life quality.
When choosing a therapist, experience matters. As a seasoned psychotherapist, scholar, and consultant with substantial training, I know there is no set formula for you and your situation. My holistic approach includes attention to your unique circumstance and goals including emotional, spiritual, and psychological health from a mind, body, spirit, perspective. There is no substitute for working with a professional who is fully attentive and present to what you are bringing to the experience, whom you can trust in helping you meet your goals and enhance your life quality.
(661) 247-0168 View (661) 247-0168
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Suzanne Garrett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Willow Creek, CA 95573  (Online Only)
In the realm of psychotherapy, I firmly believe in fostering a trusting relationship as the foundation for healing and personal growth. I am genuinely passionate about providing a caring, honest, and non-judgmental environment where individuals can embark on their journey towards living their best lives. With an integrated therapeutic approach, I address the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit. I believe in personalized care.
In the realm of psychotherapy, I firmly believe in fostering a trusting relationship as the foundation for healing and personal growth. I am genuinely passionate about providing a caring, honest, and non-judgmental environment where individuals can embark on their journey towards living their best lives. With an integrated therapeutic approach, I address the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit. I believe in personalized care.
(530) 444-5978 View (530) 444-5978
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Jessica Wilkerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redding, CA 96002
You've been doing all the right things. You are a good friend, you work hard, you love deeply, and sometimes things feel like they run along smoothly while other times it all falls to pieces and you feel like nothing you do is right. You don't really want to throw your hands in the air and quit, but now and then the fantasy of running off to a tropical island and starting over sounds luxurious and relieving. There's hope! You CAN have the peaceful life you dream about right here in this life that you're currently living without throwing in the towel.
You've been doing all the right things. You are a good friend, you work hard, you love deeply, and sometimes things feel like they run along smoothly while other times it all falls to pieces and you feel like nothing you do is right. You don't really want to throw your hands in the air and quit, but now and then the fantasy of running off to a tropical island and starting over sounds luxurious and relieving. There's hope! You CAN have the peaceful life you dream about right here in this life that you're currently living without throwing in the towel.
(530) 464-1625 View (530) 464-1625

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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.