Domestic Abuse Therapists in Austell, GA
As a trauma-focused eclectic therapist, I utilize a broad range of therapeutic approaches in order to best meet the needs of my clients. I specialize in trauma recovery. The majority of my clients struggle with PTSD, C-PTSD, and other anxiety-based disorders. My goal is to empower YOU to find solutions to your concerns. YOU will identify your needs and therapeutic goals. YOU are the expert in your life!
As a trauma-focused eclectic therapist, I utilize a broad range of therapeutic approaches in order to best meet the needs of my clients. I specialize in trauma recovery. The majority of my clients struggle with PTSD, C-PTSD, and other anxiety-based disorders. My goal is to empower YOU to find solutions to your concerns. YOU will identify your needs and therapeutic goals. YOU are the expert in your life!
Are you in need of someone to listen to? A place where you can speak out loud your pain without feeling judged, belittled or alone? Do you find yourself at times asking why me or what is wrong with me? Do you find yourself feeling confused, angry, sad, anxious, stuck. Do you get triggered and react in a manner in where you wished you didn't? Do you find yourself alone again with nobody to share your life with? Do you isolate yourself when things don't go right? Do you have past traumas and haven't yet learned how it affects you today? Can't sleep at night? Do you feel you are going out of your mind because your mind does not shut up
Are you in need of someone to listen to? A place where you can speak out loud your pain without feeling judged, belittled or alone? Do you find yourself at times asking why me or what is wrong with me? Do you find yourself feeling confused, angry, sad, anxious, stuck. Do you get triggered and react in a manner in where you wished you didn't? Do you find yourself alone again with nobody to share your life with? Do you isolate yourself when things don't go right? Do you have past traumas and haven't yet learned how it affects you today? Can't sleep at night? Do you feel you are going out of your mind because your mind does not shut up
Are you familiar with the song performed by Diana Ross from "Mahogany" in 1975, "Do you know where you're going to? Do you know the things that life is showing you - Where are you going to? - Do you know...?"
When people struggle and are overwhelmed by challenging events (past or present), confusing feelings, and painful thoughts, it is helpful to have a confidential, objective, experienced guide to sort through all this. Everyone encounters change and loss in love and work. I can accompany you in discovering your unique path towards healing and new meaning.
Are you familiar with the song performed by Diana Ross from "Mahogany" in 1975, "Do you know where you're going to? Do you know the things that life is showing you - Where are you going to? - Do you know...?"
When people struggle and are overwhelmed by challenging events (past or present), confusing feelings, and painful thoughts, it is helpful to have a confidential, objective, experienced guide to sort through all this. Everyone encounters change and loss in love and work. I can accompany you in discovering your unique path towards healing and new meaning.
Are you struggling to enjoy life because of depression and anxiety? Does it feel like, no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to move forward in life? Are you struggling to reach your life goals because of past trauma and hurt? Do you have a hard time putting words to your feelings? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you might need help? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions then, just by being here, you have made the right choice and have already started on your path to healing.
Are you struggling to enjoy life because of depression and anxiety? Does it feel like, no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to move forward in life? Are you struggling to reach your life goals because of past trauma and hurt? Do you have a hard time putting words to your feelings? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you might need help? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions then, just by being here, you have made the right choice and have already started on your path to healing.
I feel it is incredibly brave to reach out to a stranger to discuss your feelings and secrets, so I am honored to work with each of my clients. The daily stress and anxiety of life can be overwhelming so learning and practicing coping skills, grounding skills, and mindfulness is an important part of therapy. Adding to your daily stressors, you might have a history of trauma which adds another layer to your struggles. Processing your trauma and taking away its power will lead to an amazing life you never thought possible. I would love to join you on your journey!
I feel it is incredibly brave to reach out to a stranger to discuss your feelings and secrets, so I am honored to work with each of my clients. The daily stress and anxiety of life can be overwhelming so learning and practicing coping skills, grounding skills, and mindfulness is an important part of therapy. Adding to your daily stressors, you might have a history of trauma which adds another layer to your struggles. Processing your trauma and taking away its power will lead to an amazing life you never thought possible. I would love to join you on your journey!
My focus is helping individuals navigate anger management concerns, anxiety, trauma, and men’s issues with compassion, resilience, and accountability. I am especially passionate about supporting misunderstood or underserved populations, including those with limited emotional support or complex personal histories. I believe mental wellness is not simply the absence of symptoms, but the presence of self-awareness, balance, and internal strength. Together, we work to build insight, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen healthier relationship patterns.
My focus is helping individuals navigate anger management concerns, anxiety, trauma, and men’s issues with compassion, resilience, and accountability. I am especially passionate about supporting misunderstood or underserved populations, including those with limited emotional support or complex personal histories. I believe mental wellness is not simply the absence of symptoms, but the presence of self-awareness, balance, and internal strength. Together, we work to build insight, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen healthier relationship patterns.
My services extends to providing In-home early intervention counseling to at-risk families with histories of physical and sexual abuse, neglect, school truancy , anger management, substance abuse , depression , grief and loss, adjustment and conduct disorders, oppositional defiant behaviors and high risk individuals for suicidal behaviors .
Families are supported through psycho- education and provided the parenting skills tools; helping minimize potential risk involving child custody loss and parental rights termination. My vision is to provide professional counseling services, assisting individuals and families with feeling empowered to reduce the causes of stress negatively impacting their lives.
My services extends to providing In-home early intervention counseling to at-risk families with histories of physical and sexual abuse, neglect, school truancy , anger management, substance abuse , depression , grief and loss, adjustment and conduct disorders, oppositional defiant behaviors and high risk individuals for suicidal behaviors .
Families are supported through psycho- education and provided the parenting skills tools; helping minimize potential risk involving child custody loss and parental rights termination. My vision is to provide professional counseling services, assisting individuals and families with feeling empowered to reduce the causes of stress negatively impacting their lives.
I’m Rikki Clark McCoy, a Black therapist, founder of Flourishing Minds LLC, and trauma-informed yoga teacher dedicated to helping people reconnect with themselves and reclaim their peace. With over 10 years of experience, I create healing spaces where you don’t have to shrink, perform, or carry everything alone.
Through Flourishing Minds LLC, I support individuals who are ready to break free from cycles of stress, people-pleasing, anxiety, trauma, and disconnection. My work is especially rooted in affirming and empowering Black and marginalized communities who deserve spaces where they feel fully seen, safe, and supported.
I’m Rikki Clark McCoy, a Black therapist, founder of Flourishing Minds LLC, and trauma-informed yoga teacher dedicated to helping people reconnect with themselves and reclaim their peace. With over 10 years of experience, I create healing spaces where you don’t have to shrink, perform, or carry everything alone.
Through Flourishing Minds LLC, I support individuals who are ready to break free from cycles of stress, people-pleasing, anxiety, trauma, and disconnection. My work is especially rooted in affirming and empowering Black and marginalized communities who deserve spaces where they feel fully seen, safe, and supported.
We specialize in addiction counseling and domestic violence.
The journey starts NOW......Therapy is a process through which you work one-on-one or in a group setting with a trained therapist—in a safe, caring, and confidential environment—to explore your feelings, beliefs, or behaviors. We encourage you to work through challenging or influential memories, identify aspects of your life that you would like to change, better understand yourself and others, set personal goals, and work toward desired change..... Let us BEGIN!
We specialize in addiction counseling and domestic violence.
The journey starts NOW......Therapy is a process through which you work one-on-one or in a group setting with a trained therapist—in a safe, caring, and confidential environment—to explore your feelings, beliefs, or behaviors. We encourage you to work through challenging or influential memories, identify aspects of your life that you would like to change, better understand yourself and others, set personal goals, and work toward desired change..... Let us BEGIN!
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. I completed my Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology at the University of West Georgia and pursued post-master’s work at Saybrook University in San Francisco. As a Certified Clinical Supervisor, I am trained in trauma-focused therapy and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) Level II therapist, and a Geek Therapist.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. I completed my Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology at the University of West Georgia and pursued post-master’s work at Saybrook University in San Francisco. As a Certified Clinical Supervisor, I am trained in trauma-focused therapy and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) Level II therapist, and a Geek Therapist.
Hey, I’m so glad you’re here. Life can get messy, exhausting, and complicated. Sometimes it helps to have someone in your corner who gets it. I’ve been working with people in metro Atlanta since 2018, supporting them through the everyday stress, big transitions, and unexpected challenges that life throws our way.
Hey, I’m so glad you’re here. Life can get messy, exhausting, and complicated. Sometimes it helps to have someone in your corner who gets it. I’ve been working with people in metro Atlanta since 2018, supporting them through the everyday stress, big transitions, and unexpected challenges that life throws our way.
A real conversation with real talk to gain real life results. No sugar coating. Addiction and Anger are real life issues that interfere with positive thoughts and positive actions. Let’s get thru this together.
A real conversation with real talk to gain real life results. No sugar coating. Addiction and Anger are real life issues that interfere with positive thoughts and positive actions. Let’s get thru this together.
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Before I became a therapist, I worked in advocacy for survivors of intimate partner abuse for almost 7 years.
Let's be honest - it's hard out here. Existing in this world is heavy, and many of us struggle with anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, and other painful emotions. Unfortunately, most of us experience traumatic events, childhoods, or relationships, leaving us feeling disconnected from our sense of self.
Whatever is showing up for you now, I am here to listen, witness your story, and work with you to rebuild your sense of self-worth, self-trust, and safety. Together, we can safely explore and process your experiences and build a toolkit of skills that can help you move forward, set boundaries, and advocate for yourself.
Before I became a therapist, I worked in advocacy for survivors of intimate partner abuse for almost 7 years.
Let's be honest - it's hard out here. Existing in this world is heavy, and many of us struggle with anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, and other painful emotions. Unfortunately, most of us experience traumatic events, childhoods, or relationships, leaving us feeling disconnected from our sense of self.
Whatever is showing up for you now, I am here to listen, witness your story, and work with you to rebuild your sense of self-worth, self-trust, and safety. Together, we can safely explore and process your experiences and build a toolkit of skills that can help you move forward, set boundaries, and advocate for yourself.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 4 years of clinical experience guiding and helping individuals and minors facing Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Abuse/ Violence, Eating Disorders, Trauma, and PTSD.
I work hard to create a safe environment that will help facilitate positivity in our sessions. The sessions may not always be easy, but I will always be there to help guide you. We will have an open discussion of your background information and identify the current struggles you are dealing with while also building a rapport and getting to know one another.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 4 years of clinical experience guiding and helping individuals and minors facing Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Abuse/ Violence, Eating Disorders, Trauma, and PTSD.
I work hard to create a safe environment that will help facilitate positivity in our sessions. The sessions may not always be easy, but I will always be there to help guide you. We will have an open discussion of your background information and identify the current struggles you are dealing with while also building a rapport and getting to know one another.
I have experience with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, feeling stuck, chronic pain, sexual issues, sexual trauma, betrayal trauma, sexual pain, LGBTQ+ issues, religious trauma, domestic violence, persistent negative beliefs about yourself, grief and non-monogamy.
Do you wish you had someone to talk to who won't judge you? Do you try to talk about things that bother you or make you anxious and people either don't listen or say you're overreacting? Are you hiding part of yourself because you are afraid of what people will think? Are you going through something but your friends and family don't want to hear about it anymore? Do you just wish someone could help you straighten out your thoughts? Do you have issues from your past that are affecting your present? Do you just want someone you can talk to about anything? Do you want to see measurable results relatively quickly? Send me an email
I have experience with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, feeling stuck, chronic pain, sexual issues, sexual trauma, betrayal trauma, sexual pain, LGBTQ+ issues, religious trauma, domestic violence, persistent negative beliefs about yourself, grief and non-monogamy.
Do you wish you had someone to talk to who won't judge you? Do you try to talk about things that bother you or make you anxious and people either don't listen or say you're overreacting? Are you hiding part of yourself because you are afraid of what people will think? Are you going through something but your friends and family don't want to hear about it anymore? Do you just wish someone could help you straighten out your thoughts? Do you have issues from your past that are affecting your present? Do you just want someone you can talk to about anything? Do you want to see measurable results relatively quickly? Send me an email
I work extensively with veterans, first responders, and survivors of domestic abuse, as well as professionals and seniors facing the challenges of aging or career shifts.
When you’re navigating the aftermath of trauma or the weight of a major life change, you need more than just a listener, you need a steady partner who isn't afraid of the hard stuff. I am a United States Marine Corps veteran, and I bring a grounded, disciplined, and deeply compassionate approach to my clinical work. I specialize in helping individuals move through Complex PTSD, OCD, and high-stakes life transitions with clarity and confidence
I work extensively with veterans, first responders, and survivors of domestic abuse, as well as professionals and seniors facing the challenges of aging or career shifts.
When you’re navigating the aftermath of trauma or the weight of a major life change, you need more than just a listener, you need a steady partner who isn't afraid of the hard stuff. I am a United States Marine Corps veteran, and I bring a grounded, disciplined, and deeply compassionate approach to my clinical work. I specialize in helping individuals move through Complex PTSD, OCD, and high-stakes life transitions with clarity and confidence
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counseling Supervisor in the state of Georgia, with over 16 years of experience working with survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault/ abuse, child abuse, and human trafficking.
I completed my Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Human Services from Pepperdine University and received my Master of Education in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Ohio University. I utilize trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, strength-based, mindfulness, and solution-focused approaches in therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counseling Supervisor in the state of Georgia, with over 16 years of experience working with survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault/ abuse, child abuse, and human trafficking.
I completed my Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Human Services from Pepperdine University and received my Master of Education in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Ohio University. I utilize trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, strength-based, mindfulness, and solution-focused approaches in therapy.
I also support clients facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, domestic violence, grief, major life stress, and court-related treatment needs.
Are you tired of telling yourself, “I’m going to stop,” only to find yourself drinking, using, gambling, or falling back into the same patterns again? Maybe you’re still functioning—you’re working, taking care of everyone else, and handling your responsibilities—but inside, you know something needs to change. You may also be carrying trauma, grief, anxiety, shame, or relationship problems that make it harder to cope without turning back to old behaviors.
I also support clients facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, domestic violence, grief, major life stress, and court-related treatment needs.
Are you tired of telling yourself, “I’m going to stop,” only to find yourself drinking, using, gambling, or falling back into the same patterns again? Maybe you’re still functioning—you’re working, taking care of everyone else, and handling your responsibilities—but inside, you know something needs to change. You may also be carrying trauma, grief, anxiety, shame, or relationship problems that make it harder to cope without turning back to old behaviors.
I am committed to providing compassionate, ethical, & faith-informed counseling that creates a safe space for healing, growth, and transformation. With a PhD in Clinical Christian Counseling and a Master of Science degree in Counseling specializing in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, I bring both advanced academic training & over 15 years of professional experience to my practice.
I integrate professional expertise with Christian values when desired by the client, offering guidance that nurtures emotional wellness, healthy relationships, & spiritual strength. My goal is to walk alongside each person with compassion & wisdom.
I am committed to providing compassionate, ethical, & faith-informed counseling that creates a safe space for healing, growth, and transformation. With a PhD in Clinical Christian Counseling and a Master of Science degree in Counseling specializing in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, I bring both advanced academic training & over 15 years of professional experience to my practice.
I integrate professional expertise with Christian values when desired by the client, offering guidance that nurtures emotional wellness, healthy relationships, & spiritual strength. My goal is to walk alongside each person with compassion & wisdom.
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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.