Domestic Abuse Therapists in Delray Beach, FL
Hi, I’m Lauren. Are you finding it hard to cope with life right now? Struggling to feel grounded or unsure of your next step? In a world that seems to grow more overwhelming by the day, it’s no wonder it can feel difficult to keep up or feel in control. Whether you're adjusting to a major life change, healing from a traumatic experience, or simply longing to feel “normal” or happy again, therapy can offer a supportive space to help you make sense of it all. You don’t have to navigate this alone—and yes, you can and will figure this out.
Hi, I’m Lauren. Are you finding it hard to cope with life right now? Struggling to feel grounded or unsure of your next step? In a world that seems to grow more overwhelming by the day, it’s no wonder it can feel difficult to keep up or feel in control. Whether you're adjusting to a major life change, healing from a traumatic experience, or simply longing to feel “normal” or happy again, therapy can offer a supportive space to help you make sense of it all. You don’t have to navigate this alone—and yes, you can and will figure this out.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 4 years of experience and a passion for supporting adults navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship challenges, mood and personality disorders, medical concerns, and substance use. My compassionate and collaborative approach is tailored to each individual’s needs. I have experience working with diverse populations, including sex workers, the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals seeking gender-affirming care. Through a goal-oriented, solution-focused lens, I help clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 4 years of experience and a passion for supporting adults navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship challenges, mood and personality disorders, medical concerns, and substance use. My compassionate and collaborative approach is tailored to each individual’s needs. I have experience working with diverse populations, including sex workers, the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals seeking gender-affirming care. Through a goal-oriented, solution-focused lens, I help clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.
I am a veteran hypnotist. I specialize in Anxiety, Post Trauma Stress, Fears, Phobias, Panic Attacks, Social Anxiety and Low Self-Esteem. Many of my clients come from repeat recommendations from physicians, including psychiatrists. If you are ready to make a change in your life I am confident that I can help you. I have a practical and results oriented approach.
I am a veteran hypnotist. I specialize in Anxiety, Post Trauma Stress, Fears, Phobias, Panic Attacks, Social Anxiety and Low Self-Esteem. Many of my clients come from repeat recommendations from physicians, including psychiatrists. If you are ready to make a change in your life I am confident that I can help you. I have a practical and results oriented approach.
From the beginning, I have always been focused on meeting the needs of kids to serve their best interests. I specialize in issues related to parenting, LGBTQIA+, gender identity, gender dysphoria, anxiety, panic disorder, and life and marital issues. As one of the first people to graduate from Cornell University with a newly created minor in LGBT Studies, I have always been an advocate for and an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. I utilize tools from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), solutions-focused behavioral therapy (SFBT), and a narrative approach to help my clients.
From the beginning, I have always been focused on meeting the needs of kids to serve their best interests. I specialize in issues related to parenting, LGBTQIA+, gender identity, gender dysphoria, anxiety, panic disorder, and life and marital issues. As one of the first people to graduate from Cornell University with a newly created minor in LGBT Studies, I have always been an advocate for and an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. I utilize tools from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), solutions-focused behavioral therapy (SFBT), and a narrative approach to help my clients.
Hi there, I'm Lorrie. I'm so glad you are reaching out for help. That's a huge first step, and often the hardest part of your journey to health and happiness. My approach to therapy is holistic, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit. I integrate mindfulness, yoga and breath-work along with traditional talk therapy to address your challenges. I work with trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues. You might not imagine that your struggles with anger, anxiety or depression are from past trauma. However, most people have experienced some sort of trauma, whether from childhood, abusive relationships, or COVID.
Hi there, I'm Lorrie. I'm so glad you are reaching out for help. That's a huge first step, and often the hardest part of your journey to health and happiness. My approach to therapy is holistic, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit. I integrate mindfulness, yoga and breath-work along with traditional talk therapy to address your challenges. I work with trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues. You might not imagine that your struggles with anger, anxiety or depression are from past trauma. However, most people have experienced some sort of trauma, whether from childhood, abusive relationships, or COVID.
addictions, domestic violence, trauma and brief therapy.
Welcome to DrJ’s neighborhood! I have something you want, knowledge, experience, and mad skills. I work fast because life is short. Eighty years goes by pretty quick, so let’s get on board and make some needed change to improve the quality of your life. Whatever it is that is bothering you, together we will identify, strategize and implement a plan to negotiate the obstacle. We can do this through this cool eclectic model I use. It has a little CBT, some Existential principles and Brief Therapy in the recipe and let me tell you, it works! Plus, it’s way more fun when you have someone you trust to share it with. I am that guy.
addictions, domestic violence, trauma and brief therapy.
Welcome to DrJ’s neighborhood! I have something you want, knowledge, experience, and mad skills. I work fast because life is short. Eighty years goes by pretty quick, so let’s get on board and make some needed change to improve the quality of your life. Whatever it is that is bothering you, together we will identify, strategize and implement a plan to negotiate the obstacle. We can do this through this cool eclectic model I use. It has a little CBT, some Existential principles and Brief Therapy in the recipe and let me tell you, it works! Plus, it’s way more fun when you have someone you trust to share it with. I am that guy.
I moved to South Florida in 2019 from Philadelphia where I practiced psychology since 1986. I have been in private practice for 35 years providing counseling and hypnotherapy to individuals and couples. I was the Director of Pain Psychology at a major teaching hospital for seven years and I have held multiple clinical appointments at numerous hospitals. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Florida. I specialize in treating trauma survivors and people with anxiety, depression, grief, and chronic pain. Most recently I joined the wonderful group at Delray Beach Psychiatry and Boca Raton Psychiatry alongside multiple psychiatrists.
I moved to South Florida in 2019 from Philadelphia where I practiced psychology since 1986. I have been in private practice for 35 years providing counseling and hypnotherapy to individuals and couples. I was the Director of Pain Psychology at a major teaching hospital for seven years and I have held multiple clinical appointments at numerous hospitals. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Florida. I specialize in treating trauma survivors and people with anxiety, depression, grief, and chronic pain. Most recently I joined the wonderful group at Delray Beach Psychiatry and Boca Raton Psychiatry alongside multiple psychiatrists.
Have you ever thought, "I know exactly why I do this... so why can't I stop?" Maybe you've spent years reflecting, reading, or trying to understand yourself. You know why you overthink, repeat relationship patterns, or struggle with anxiety, yet you still feel stuck. Insight is important, but it doesn't always create change. Change happens when your mind, body, and nervous system learn that you can handle difficult emotions, trust yourself, and respond differently to life's challenges. Together, we'll untangle the patterns that no longer fit your life while creating new experiences that help change feel natural rather than forced.
Have you ever thought, "I know exactly why I do this... so why can't I stop?" Maybe you've spent years reflecting, reading, or trying to understand yourself. You know why you overthink, repeat relationship patterns, or struggle with anxiety, yet you still feel stuck. Insight is important, but it doesn't always create change. Change happens when your mind, body, and nervous system learn that you can handle difficult emotions, trust yourself, and respond differently to life's challenges. Together, we'll untangle the patterns that no longer fit your life while creating new experiences that help change feel natural rather than forced.
I have many years experience working with adults and children suffering from depression, anxiety, OCD, anger issues, trauma, and abuse.
In our first session, I will conduct a psychosocial assessment to help me gain insight into your areas of concerns and we will create a personalized treatment plan together. I utilize primarily cognitive behavioral interventions, which focuses on changing negative thinking, which in turn will change negative behaviors.
I have many years experience working with adults and children suffering from depression, anxiety, OCD, anger issues, trauma, and abuse.
In our first session, I will conduct a psychosocial assessment to help me gain insight into your areas of concerns and we will create a personalized treatment plan together. I utilize primarily cognitive behavioral interventions, which focuses on changing negative thinking, which in turn will change negative behaviors.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re carrying the weight of past experiences, intense emotions, or negative beliefs about yourself. I specialize in helping teens and adults who are struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, complex PTSD, and interpersonal relationship conflict. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can begin to heal, grow, reconnect with your authentic self, and where you can explore your experiences without judgment. Together, we’ll move at your pace, honoring your strengths, your hopes, and the parts of you that are ready for change.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re carrying the weight of past experiences, intense emotions, or negative beliefs about yourself. I specialize in helping teens and adults who are struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, complex PTSD, and interpersonal relationship conflict. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can begin to heal, grow, reconnect with your authentic self, and where you can explore your experiences without judgment. Together, we’ll move at your pace, honoring your strengths, your hopes, and the parts of you that are ready for change.
Don’t settle for just any therapist. You deserve care that feels safe, personal, and truly effective.
Don’t settle for just any therapist. You deserve care that feels safe, personal, and truly effective.
I specialize in helping individuals who experienced childhood emotional and physical neglect, as well as abuse.
My ideal clients will be individuals and couples open to receiving guidance, support, validation, compassion, and empathy. They will leave sessions feeling relieved, no longer alone with overwhelming thoughts and feelings. They will benefit from a strong sense of my warm and nonjudgmental presence. They will appreciate a therapist that does not simply sit back and listen and nod, but rather one actively listens and participates in the conversation. My ideal clients are excited to walk out of session with a much better understanding of themselves and how to process their emotions, and heal their childhood trauma.
I specialize in helping individuals who experienced childhood emotional and physical neglect, as well as abuse.
My ideal clients will be individuals and couples open to receiving guidance, support, validation, compassion, and empathy. They will leave sessions feeling relieved, no longer alone with overwhelming thoughts and feelings. They will benefit from a strong sense of my warm and nonjudgmental presence. They will appreciate a therapist that does not simply sit back and listen and nod, but rather one actively listens and participates in the conversation. My ideal clients are excited to walk out of session with a much better understanding of themselves and how to process their emotions, and heal their childhood trauma.
The root of all addiction, abuse, and disconnection is trauma.
"We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same." -Carlos Castenada. Our pain has an important message to give us if we just tune in to find out what it is and what we need to do in order to heal and grow from it. Do you have the same issues or circumstances come into your life over and over again? Our patterns are repeated until we learn to choose to react differently. Albert Einstein said the definition of insanity is when we keep doing the same things over and over again expecting a different result.
The root of all addiction, abuse, and disconnection is trauma.
"We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same." -Carlos Castenada. Our pain has an important message to give us if we just tune in to find out what it is and what we need to do in order to heal and grow from it. Do you have the same issues or circumstances come into your life over and over again? Our patterns are repeated until we learn to choose to react differently. Albert Einstein said the definition of insanity is when we keep doing the same things over and over again expecting a different result.
My specialties are relationships, all addictions, including sex addiction and their spouses, abuse/trauma, Narcissistic Abuse,Aspergers, Depression, Anxiety, and life issues.
I have over "20 years of experience" in the field. I am the daughter of a psychiatrist and grew up in the field. Are you feeling off? Do you need some direction? I can help. I can give you the tools you need to overcome what is ailing you. A good therapist will provide you with shortcuts and coping tools to you back on track without spending years in therapy. No problem is too big to handle. I never judge, blame, shame my clients. I encourage my clients to learn and grow as they embark on this new journey of becoming the best version of themselves.
My specialties are relationships, all addictions, including sex addiction and their spouses, abuse/trauma, Narcissistic Abuse,Aspergers, Depression, Anxiety, and life issues.
I have over "20 years of experience" in the field. I am the daughter of a psychiatrist and grew up in the field. Are you feeling off? Do you need some direction? I can help. I can give you the tools you need to overcome what is ailing you. A good therapist will provide you with shortcuts and coping tools to you back on track without spending years in therapy. No problem is too big to handle. I never judge, blame, shame my clients. I encourage my clients to learn and grow as they embark on this new journey of becoming the best version of themselves.
If you are having difficulty in your life right now, whether it's the relationships, depression, anxiety, dealing with day to day stressors, or something else, talk therapy can make a tremendous difference in your life- impacting the way we see ourselves, other people, and the world. We can work together in understanding any negative thoughts or cycles and create new ways of thinking, therefore fostering different behaviors.
If you are having difficulty in your life right now, whether it's the relationships, depression, anxiety, dealing with day to day stressors, or something else, talk therapy can make a tremendous difference in your life- impacting the way we see ourselves, other people, and the world. We can work together in understanding any negative thoughts or cycles and create new ways of thinking, therefore fostering different behaviors.
Rosa M Fernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LMHC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Rosa Fernandez is a licensed therapist with experience working with children, adolescents, families and couples. I received my Masters of Science degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL. I am committed to providing culturally competent services in a compassionate and caring manner to children, adolescents, families and couples. Helping people meet their academic, professional, and/or personal/emotional goals while maintaining dignity and self-determination is my mission. I use a variety of treatment modalities to help alleviate and resolve symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, and Family issues.
Rosa Fernandez is a licensed therapist with experience working with children, adolescents, families and couples. I received my Masters of Science degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL. I am committed to providing culturally competent services in a compassionate and caring manner to children, adolescents, families and couples. Helping people meet their academic, professional, and/or personal/emotional goals while maintaining dignity and self-determination is my mission. I use a variety of treatment modalities to help alleviate and resolve symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, and Family issues.
I am Susanna Rowan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 4 years of experience in treating severe substance use (SUD) and co-occurring mental health and trauma-related disorders (MDD, GAD, PTSD). I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, grief, and relationship issues. I completed my Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) at Florida Atlantic University.
I am Susanna Rowan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 4 years of experience in treating severe substance use (SUD) and co-occurring mental health and trauma-related disorders (MDD, GAD, PTSD). I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, grief, and relationship issues. I completed my Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) at Florida Atlantic University.
First time in therapy? Or tired of feeling like you have to handle everything on your own? You don’t have to have it all figured out to start. I work with teens, young adults, and millennials—especially men and people of color—who are navigating anxiety, life transitions, and past experiences that may still be affecting them in ways they don’t always recognize.
A lot of my clients aren’t used to opening up. They’ve learned to push through and handle things on their own, but over time that can feel exhausting. It may show up as overthinking, shutting down, or feeling disconnected in relationships—you’re not alone.
First time in therapy? Or tired of feeling like you have to handle everything on your own? You don’t have to have it all figured out to start. I work with teens, young adults, and millennials—especially men and people of color—who are navigating anxiety, life transitions, and past experiences that may still be affecting them in ways they don’t always recognize.
A lot of my clients aren’t used to opening up. They’ve learned to push through and handle things on their own, but over time that can feel exhausting. It may show up as overthinking, shutting down, or feeling disconnected in relationships—you’re not alone.
Need a therapist who will be real and authentic with you? I will work with adult client's of all ages who present with needs ranging from relationship issues, anxiety, mood disorders, to longstanding trauma, addiction and eating disorders. I am a deeply compassionate therapist who meets the client where they are and works with the client to reach life changing goals.
Need a therapist who will be real and authentic with you? I will work with adult client's of all ages who present with needs ranging from relationship issues, anxiety, mood disorders, to longstanding trauma, addiction and eating disorders. I am a deeply compassionate therapist who meets the client where they are and works with the client to reach life changing goals.
With nearly three decades of experience, I offer a supportive, compassionate space where you can move toward the life you truly want. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help you access, express, and trust that inner knowledge. Together, we’ll work to strengthen your sense of self-worth and gently challenge the negative beliefs that may be holding you back. I have extensive experience helping clients navigate mood disorders, relationship challenges, low motivation, overwhelming stress, self-doubt, and substance use concerns. The goal -help you feel confident, balanced, and empowered in your daily life.
With nearly three decades of experience, I offer a supportive, compassionate space where you can move toward the life you truly want. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help you access, express, and trust that inner knowledge. Together, we’ll work to strengthen your sense of self-worth and gently challenge the negative beliefs that may be holding you back. I have extensive experience helping clients navigate mood disorders, relationship challenges, low motivation, overwhelming stress, self-doubt, and substance use concerns. The goal -help you feel confident, balanced, and empowered in your daily life.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.