Domestic Abuse Therapists in Avondale Estates, GA
Michielle Maggard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, NCC
1 Endorsed
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
As a female therapist specializing in working with midlife women, I focus on supporting women navigating significant life transitions. Midlife often brings a period of profound change—whether it's the empty nest, career shifts, relationship challenges, or the physical and emotional transformations that come with aging. These shifts can stir deep questions about identity, purpose, and what it means to live authentically. My role is to help women reconnect with themselves during these pivotal moments. Many find that, after years of prioritizing others, they've lost touch with their true selves.
As a female therapist specializing in working with midlife women, I focus on supporting women navigating significant life transitions. Midlife often brings a period of profound change—whether it's the empty nest, career shifts, relationship challenges, or the physical and emotional transformations that come with aging. These shifts can stir deep questions about identity, purpose, and what it means to live authentically. My role is to help women reconnect with themselves during these pivotal moments. Many find that, after years of prioritizing others, they've lost touch with their true selves.
Welcome! Are you struggling with life emotionally? I am here to help. Are you struggling with codependency? Are you in college and in need of guidance? Are you an older parent with younger children and need to balance what life throws at you? Are you looking for peace in the chaos? Are you a high school student or athlete trying to navigate your future? I can help you with your treatment goals. I see all ethnic groups.
Welcome! Are you struggling with life emotionally? I am here to help. Are you struggling with codependency? Are you in college and in need of guidance? Are you an older parent with younger children and need to balance what life throws at you? Are you looking for peace in the chaos? Are you a high school student or athlete trying to navigate your future? I can help you with your treatment goals. I see all ethnic groups.
While I work with ALL relationships, I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ couples, offering an informed, collaborative space to unpack what’s not working and to develop practical tools you can begin using right away to reconnect. If your relationship feels like a rollercoaster, connected one moment, then distant the next, you’re not alone. Many couples start with love and good intentions, but get stuck in patterns that leave them feeling unheard and overwhelmed.
While I work with ALL relationships, I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ couples, offering an informed, collaborative space to unpack what’s not working and to develop practical tools you can begin using right away to reconnect. If your relationship feels like a rollercoaster, connected one moment, then distant the next, you’re not alone. Many couples start with love and good intentions, but get stuck in patterns that leave them feeling unheard and overwhelmed.
think about "complex trauma" (war, accident, death, assault, abuse).
Life is often tough & can be very stressful & overwhelming. Challenges are often thrown our way & we struggle with finding ways to cope. Hi, my name is Dr. O, I am a U. S. Navy veteran with a doctorate degree in International Psychology. I'm the Clinical Director of Out of the Box, CCC, a mom, a wife, & we're here to help. I understand the difficulties of navigating the challenges of life while trying to hold it all together. I specialize in working with individuals, families, couples, adolescents, and children facing emotional, cognitive, & social challenges as a result of trauma. When most people think about trauma, they usually
think about "complex trauma" (war, accident, death, assault, abuse).
Life is often tough & can be very stressful & overwhelming. Challenges are often thrown our way & we struggle with finding ways to cope. Hi, my name is Dr. O, I am a U. S. Navy veteran with a doctorate degree in International Psychology. I'm the Clinical Director of Out of the Box, CCC, a mom, a wife, & we're here to help. I understand the difficulties of navigating the challenges of life while trying to hold it all together. I specialize in working with individuals, families, couples, adolescents, and children facing emotional, cognitive, & social challenges as a result of trauma. When most people think about trauma, they usually
Seeds of New Beginnings offers comprehensive therapeutic services to individuals and families needing mental health support. We aim to bridge the gap between mental health and stability, empowering each client to invest in their well-being. We provide individuals with practical tools to address a wide range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, separation, stress, and substance use. These services are available through face-to-face, video telehealth, and phone sessions.
Seeds of New Beginnings offers comprehensive therapeutic services to individuals and families needing mental health support. We aim to bridge the gap between mental health and stability, empowering each client to invest in their well-being. We provide individuals with practical tools to address a wide range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, separation, stress, and substance use. These services are available through face-to-face, video telehealth, and phone sessions.
You’re thoughtful, capable, and likely managing more complexity than people realize.
Many of my clients have tried to make sense of confusing relational dynamics, chronic illness, or internal patterns that don’t fully add up.
I have extensive experience working within the Ehlers-Danlos and hypermobility community, and I specialize in working with individuals whose situations don’t fit neatly into standard approaches—where clarity and accuracy matter.
My approach is collaborative and grounded in understanding before intervention. I don’t rush to conclusions or reduce complex situations into simple labels.
You’re thoughtful, capable, and likely managing more complexity than people realize.
Many of my clients have tried to make sense of confusing relational dynamics, chronic illness, or internal patterns that don’t fully add up.
I have extensive experience working within the Ehlers-Danlos and hypermobility community, and I specialize in working with individuals whose situations don’t fit neatly into standard approaches—where clarity and accuracy matter.
My approach is collaborative and grounded in understanding before intervention. I don’t rush to conclusions or reduce complex situations into simple labels.
Healing begins when you feel seen, safe, and free to show up exactly as you are. I create a grounded, sacred space where your story is honored, your emotions are welcomed, and your truth can be expressed without judgment. My work is intuitive and heart centered, rooted in the belief that healing happens when you reconnect to your body, your spirit, and your inner wisdom. I integrate somatic work, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, CBT, ACT, and DBT to support both insight and embodied change.
Healing begins when you feel seen, safe, and free to show up exactly as you are. I create a grounded, sacred space where your story is honored, your emotions are welcomed, and your truth can be expressed without judgment. My work is intuitive and heart centered, rooted in the belief that healing happens when you reconnect to your body, your spirit, and your inner wisdom. I integrate somatic work, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, CBT, ACT, and DBT to support both insight and embodied change.
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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 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
Life is challenging! Let me help you identify and process those challenges as a team. Learning to prioritize and organize provides room to develop healthy coping. Share with me your life goals so implementation can follow. Most of the time people need a professional to validate and provide structure in obtaining goals. Let me be that person for you!!!!
Life is challenging! Let me help you identify and process those challenges as a team. Learning to prioritize and organize provides room to develop healthy coping. Share with me your life goals so implementation can follow. Most of the time people need a professional to validate and provide structure in obtaining goals. Let me be that person for you!!!!
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have served as an individual/family outpatient mental health therapist, adolescent case manager, support group facilitator, and mental health advocate. As an affirming therapist with experience in resource allocation, therapeutic processing, and advocacy, I curate safety in sessions and ensure that you are growing your “toolkit” to curate safety in the world around you, outside of sessions. I specialize in supporting adolescent mental health, folks in the LGBTQIA+ community, and women’s health.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have served as an individual/family outpatient mental health therapist, adolescent case manager, support group facilitator, and mental health advocate. As an affirming therapist with experience in resource allocation, therapeutic processing, and advocacy, I curate safety in sessions and ensure that you are growing your “toolkit” to curate safety in the world around you, outside of sessions. I specialize in supporting adolescent mental health, folks in the LGBTQIA+ community, and women’s health.
Our team of specialized therapists brings expertise in trauma, self-esteem, suicidal ideation, and domestic violence, creating a safe space for healing and growth.
At The Urban Light LLC, we are committed to providing compassionate and realistic therapy tailored to the needs of our community. As a local agency, we offer both in-person and telehealth services, ensuring accessible care for children (8+), preteens, adolescents, and adults.
Our team of specialized therapists brings expertise in trauma, self-esteem, suicidal ideation, and domestic violence, creating a safe space for healing and growth.
At The Urban Light LLC, we are committed to providing compassionate and realistic therapy tailored to the needs of our community. As a local agency, we offer both in-person and telehealth services, ensuring accessible care for children (8+), preteens, adolescents, and adults.
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 work with women, parents, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, domestic violence, or major life transitions.
I specialize in trauma, domestic violence, parenting, emotional healing, and family relationships. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, I help clients gain insight, manage emotions, strengthen resilience, improve communication, and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.
I work with women, parents, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, domestic violence, or major life transitions.
I specialize in trauma, domestic violence, parenting, emotional healing, and family relationships. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, I help clients gain insight, manage emotions, strengthen resilience, improve communication, and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Have you been told that you need to work harder or be more committed to therapy in order to make progress? That if you would just not be 'resistant', then you would make progress? I believe that if you're faithfully going to therapy and not making progress, it's very likely that you're working on the wrong thing. Instead of figuring out and addressing the root of the problem, you're likely trying to deal with the symptoms of the problem. Like treating cough and congestion when you really should be dealing with the pneumonia that's causing those issues.
Have you been told that you need to work harder or be more committed to therapy in order to make progress? That if you would just not be 'resistant', then you would make progress? I believe that if you're faithfully going to therapy and not making progress, it's very likely that you're working on the wrong thing. Instead of figuring out and addressing the root of the problem, you're likely trying to deal with the symptoms of the problem. Like treating cough and congestion when you really should be dealing with the pneumonia that's causing those issues.
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 this time” 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 this time” 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.
T, Crisis intervention, and Domestic violence.
We offer experience in numerous areas including Trauma, Crisis, Depression, Anxiety, Domestic Violence, Substance abuse & Trauma. We work with Pre-teens, Adolescents, Families & Couples. Our agency is multicultural, and we have the ability to work with clients of all Backgrounds, Race & Ethnicities. We currently offer A.R.T Therapy
T, Crisis intervention, and Domestic violence.
We offer experience in numerous areas including Trauma, Crisis, Depression, Anxiety, Domestic Violence, Substance abuse & Trauma. We work with Pre-teens, Adolescents, Families & Couples. Our agency is multicultural, and we have the ability to work with clients of all Backgrounds, Race & Ethnicities. We currently offer A.R.T Therapy
Life can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’ve faced challenges that were out of your control, or perhaps you’ve noticed patterns that keep you from living the life you truly want. Together, we can work through those barriers and help you find peace, purpose, and fulfillment. I believe in creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. As a counselor with years of experience in anxiety, trauma, and addictions, I use a solution-focused and narrative therapy approach. We’ll identify what’s holding you back, explore practical steps forward, and rewrite your story in a way that reflects your strength and resilience.
Life can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’ve faced challenges that were out of your control, or perhaps you’ve noticed patterns that keep you from living the life you truly want. Together, we can work through those barriers and help you find peace, purpose, and fulfillment. I believe in creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. As a counselor with years of experience in anxiety, trauma, and addictions, I use a solution-focused and narrative therapy approach. We’ll identify what’s holding you back, explore practical steps forward, and rewrite your story in a way that reflects your strength and resilience.
I am a Christian Counselor, certified with the Georgia Board of Examiners for Christian Counselors and also Board Certified in Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse by the National Center for Crisis Management.
Most of my clients are recovering from a loss of some sort. I see children of divorcing parents, people with grief issues, anxiety and depression, as well as parent/child relationship problems. I work with teens and adults. I understand the issues related to logical behavior as opposed to trauma-related responses. Helping you understand your own behaviors is key to making changes in your life. My style is low-key and compassionate. Whether you need occasional guidance for a temporary problem or intense counseling for a complex childhood, I can help.
I am a Christian Counselor, certified with the Georgia Board of Examiners for Christian Counselors and also Board Certified in Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse by the National Center for Crisis Management.
Most of my clients are recovering from a loss of some sort. I see children of divorcing parents, people with grief issues, anxiety and depression, as well as parent/child relationship problems. I work with teens and adults. I understand the issues related to logical behavior as opposed to trauma-related responses. Helping you understand your own behaviors is key to making changes in your life. My style is low-key and compassionate. Whether you need occasional guidance for a temporary problem or intense counseling for a complex childhood, I can help.
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.
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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.