Domestic Abuse Therapists in Brookfield, IL
Therapy is a space to explore who you are, were & want to be. Change and growth can be scary & difficult but also beautiful & freeing. My hope is to help you move through that process in the way that works best for you. Working toward a greater insight and awareness of our experiences can help us to embrace and enhance connection to ourselves and others. I provide culturally & racially conscious therapy services using the social work adage of beginning where my client is. I see my role as being present with my clients as they face and navigate the grey areas of life, while increasing agency, sense of self & healthy coping skills.
Therapy is a space to explore who you are, were & want to be. Change and growth can be scary & difficult but also beautiful & freeing. My hope is to help you move through that process in the way that works best for you. Working toward a greater insight and awareness of our experiences can help us to embrace and enhance connection to ourselves and others. I provide culturally & racially conscious therapy services using the social work adage of beginning where my client is. I see my role as being present with my clients as they face and navigate the grey areas of life, while increasing agency, sense of self & healthy coping skills.
I work with adults navigating relational trauma, intimate partner violence, substance use, and complex relationship dynamics.
My approach integrates EMDR, somatic-based interventions, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address both the cognitive and physiological impacts of trauma. This means we don’t just talk about what happened, but we also help your nervous system process it. I am also trained in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and am Certified Addiction Informed.
I work with adults navigating relational trauma, intimate partner violence, substance use, and complex relationship dynamics.
My approach integrates EMDR, somatic-based interventions, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address both the cognitive and physiological impacts of trauma. This means we don’t just talk about what happened, but we also help your nervous system process it. I am also trained in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and am Certified Addiction Informed.
You may feel foggy, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Your thoughts and emotions may feel at odds, making it difficult to name what you feel, want, or need. Over time, this disconnection can start to feel like your “new normal.” Many of my clients come to therapy feeling off-track, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, longing to reconnect with themselves and live with greater clarity, alignment, and purpose.
You may feel foggy, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Your thoughts and emotions may feel at odds, making it difficult to name what you feel, want, or need. Over time, this disconnection can start to feel like your “new normal.” Many of my clients come to therapy feeling off-track, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, longing to reconnect with themselves and live with greater clarity, alignment, and purpose.
Kris Maynard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families coping with a variety of issues. My passion is seeing people find their own potential and realize they are the masters of their own change, healing and happiness. I practice from a belief that often people become stuck in overwhelming problems from their past; current life stressors; or fears of the future and change. My goal is to help you move forward and be able to have new skills to take with you to apply as needed as you move on with your life.
I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families coping with a variety of issues. My passion is seeing people find their own potential and realize they are the masters of their own change, healing and happiness. I practice from a belief that often people become stuck in overwhelming problems from their past; current life stressors; or fears of the future and change. My goal is to help you move forward and be able to have new skills to take with you to apply as needed as you move on with your life.
I am a first generation Nigerian American and consider myself a wounded healer someone who has experienced personal challenges and uses that experience, combined with evidence-based training, to support others in their healing and growth.
I am a first generation Nigerian American and consider myself a wounded healer someone who has experienced personal challenges and uses that experience, combined with evidence-based training, to support others in their healing and growth.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, with 40 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families, and groups work through life’s challenges. Over the course of my career, I have supported clients facing depression, grief and loss, anxiety, trauma, addiction, codependency, relationship concerns, identity exploration, and life transitions. My extensive background also includes career development, employee assistance program services, crisis intervention, and critical incident debriefing.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, with 40 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families, and groups work through life’s challenges. Over the course of my career, I have supported clients facing depression, grief and loss, anxiety, trauma, addiction, codependency, relationship concerns, identity exploration, and life transitions. My extensive background also includes career development, employee assistance program services, crisis intervention, and critical incident debriefing.
TV Host. Licensed in Illinois, Florida. 2023-24 Marquis’ WHO’s WHO Globally Specialty in Trauma in adults and adolescents as a Certified Trauma Treatment Professional. For 20 years I specialized in divorce issues, both in families with high amounts of conflict and custody disagreements and provide support during this difficult transition. In addition, I have a strong background in Attachment, and I specialize in Attachment issues in children and adults and address the various challenges clients face in their current relationships. I use EMDR when appropriate and myriad Neuropsychological interventions.
TV Host. Licensed in Illinois, Florida. 2023-24 Marquis’ WHO’s WHO Globally Specialty in Trauma in adults and adolescents as a Certified Trauma Treatment Professional. For 20 years I specialized in divorce issues, both in families with high amounts of conflict and custody disagreements and provide support during this difficult transition. In addition, I have a strong background in Attachment, and I specialize in Attachment issues in children and adults and address the various challenges clients face in their current relationships. I use EMDR when appropriate and myriad Neuropsychological interventions.
Areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, grief, anger, domestic abuse, family/partner communication and conflict, premarital assessments and counsel, marital restoration, and healing from abuse, affairs, addiction, or divorce.
"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen" - Brene Brown. You get 100% of my passion, expertise & commitment. I use methodologies tailored to your needs for change, growth, and healing. I encourage you to progress toward your goals and find courage as you transform your life. I consider it a privilege to walk beside you.
Areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, grief, anger, domestic abuse, family/partner communication and conflict, premarital assessments and counsel, marital restoration, and healing from abuse, affairs, addiction, or divorce.
"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen" - Brene Brown. You get 100% of my passion, expertise & commitment. I use methodologies tailored to your needs for change, growth, and healing. I encourage you to progress toward your goals and find courage as you transform your life. I consider it a privilege to walk beside you.
Bridges to a New Day, nfp is a multi-specialty practice treating families, couples, children and adults in a supportive treatment atmosphere. Our services are geared towards empowering and guiding individuals towards reaching their life goals. We believe that every person encounters obstacles on their life journey. The vision of our agency is to empower children and adults to prevail over the these obstacles. Our counselors work collorboratively with their clients to obtain the individual's life goals.
Bridges to a New Day, nfp is a multi-specialty practice treating families, couples, children and adults in a supportive treatment atmosphere. Our services are geared towards empowering and guiding individuals towards reaching their life goals. We believe that every person encounters obstacles on their life journey. The vision of our agency is to empower children and adults to prevail over the these obstacles. Our counselors work collorboratively with their clients to obtain the individual's life goals.
Kathryn Chapman
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618
Waitlist for new clients
Trauma shows up in our lives in many ways including reactions that are bigger than expected to small situations, fear and avoidance, overeating/emotional eating, substance abuse, trouble with relationships, feelings of emptiness, helplessness and hopelessness.
I collaborate with my clients to create a safe space for self-exploration, integration of past traumas and finding a path to healing. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and encourage you to take an active role in your own healing journey, helping you identify your values, needs and wants and advocate for them for yourself.
Trauma shows up in our lives in many ways including reactions that are bigger than expected to small situations, fear and avoidance, overeating/emotional eating, substance abuse, trouble with relationships, feelings of emptiness, helplessness and hopelessness.
I collaborate with my clients to create a safe space for self-exploration, integration of past traumas and finding a path to healing. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and encourage you to take an active role in your own healing journey, helping you identify your values, needs and wants and advocate for them for yourself.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Domestic Violence Professional.
Currently accepting Telehealth clients. In a world of constant transitions, it can be challenging to feel settled with change. Therapy provides an outlet to explore and change aspects of life causing distress. It offers a supportive, non-judgmental space to talk through feelings and engage strengths to cope with change. I provide action-oriented, supportive, feminist, and person-centered psychotherapy. I am a bilingual (Spanish-speaking), bicultural therapist who understands cultural influences. I also provide comprehensive mental health evaluations for asylum, VAWA, U Visa, extreme hardship, or T Visa.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Domestic Violence Professional.
Currently accepting Telehealth clients. In a world of constant transitions, it can be challenging to feel settled with change. Therapy provides an outlet to explore and change aspects of life causing distress. It offers a supportive, non-judgmental space to talk through feelings and engage strengths to cope with change. I provide action-oriented, supportive, feminist, and person-centered psychotherapy. I am a bilingual (Spanish-speaking), bicultural therapist who understands cultural influences. I also provide comprehensive mental health evaluations for asylum, VAWA, U Visa, extreme hardship, or T Visa.
She had intensive training in Domestic Violence, Substance abuse, adolescent counseling, Psychological Assessments, anger management, grief counseling and women's issues.
Substance Abuse is an ongoing issue int he community. It can start at any age and can impact any one. The substance abuser is not the only one suffering. along with him/her others suffer as well. Dr. Athar takes into consideration the Psycho-Social underpinnings of the substance abuse.
She had intensive training in Domestic Violence, Substance abuse, adolescent counseling, Psychological Assessments, anger management, grief counseling and women's issues.
Substance Abuse is an ongoing issue int he community. It can start at any age and can impact any one. The substance abuser is not the only one suffering. along with him/her others suffer as well. Dr. Athar takes into consideration the Psycho-Social underpinnings of the substance abuse.
In addition to divorce counseling, my areas of specialization include relationship and peer issues, self-esteem, life transitions, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, trauma and PTSD.
I began my career as a practicing attorney representing women in abusive relationships in order of protection and divorce proceedings. As a therapist, I use my legal and therapeutic background to provide individual counseling prior to, during, and after divorce. Divorce is a traumatic life event that can have a ripple effect on nearly every aspect of one's life. I offer clients both concrete help to better understand the legal system and what they can expect from the process, while also working to gain deeper insight into what happened in the relationship and starting to heal from the experience.
In addition to divorce counseling, my areas of specialization include relationship and peer issues, self-esteem, life transitions, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, trauma and PTSD.
I began my career as a practicing attorney representing women in abusive relationships in order of protection and divorce proceedings. As a therapist, I use my legal and therapeutic background to provide individual counseling prior to, during, and after divorce. Divorce is a traumatic life event that can have a ripple effect on nearly every aspect of one's life. I offer clients both concrete help to better understand the legal system and what they can expect from the process, while also working to gain deeper insight into what happened in the relationship and starting to heal from the experience.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples struggling in relationships, managing anxiety, or recovering from DV and narcissistic abuse.
I specialize in relationship struggles, anxiety, and recovery from domestic violence and narcissistic abuse. Using an eclectic approach, I help individuals and couples break painful cycles, build stronger communication, and reconnect with themselves and others. Change is possible — and you don't have to figure it out alone.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples struggling in relationships, managing anxiety, or recovering from DV and narcissistic abuse.
I specialize in relationship struggles, anxiety, and recovery from domestic violence and narcissistic abuse. Using an eclectic approach, I help individuals and couples break painful cycles, build stronger communication, and reconnect with themselves and others. Change is possible — and you don't have to figure it out alone.
Debby Meeker specializes in trauma, domestic violence, and family dynamics, offering compassionate, client-centered support.
Debby Meeker helps clients seeking support with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship changes, or major life transitions. She provides a safe, compassionate space to explore challenges, reclaim control, and develop practical coping strategies. Using a strengths-based, client-centered approach, Debby empowers individuals to gain clarity, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change, guiding them toward the confidence and balance they want in life.
Debby Meeker specializes in trauma, domestic violence, and family dynamics, offering compassionate, client-centered support.
Debby Meeker helps clients seeking support with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship changes, or major life transitions. She provides a safe, compassionate space to explore challenges, reclaim control, and develop practical coping strategies. Using a strengths-based, client-centered approach, Debby empowers individuals to gain clarity, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change, guiding them toward the confidence and balance they want in life.
My research in this area resulted in my book "Not to People like Us: Hidden Abuse in Upscale Marriages
I am a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience working with adults, couples and families. I also offer litigation consultation and expert witness work for difficult divorces. I am proud to have one of the longest running Women's Groups in the Chicagoland area. I believe that developing rapport and trust is essential in therapy. To this end, I provide a safe and respectful environment so that clients can feel comfortable sharing their concerns, fears and hopes for their future. I will help you regain the courage to face your issues and provide the necessary therapeutic tools to make positive, lasting changes in your life.
My research in this area resulted in my book "Not to People like Us: Hidden Abuse in Upscale Marriages
I am a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience working with adults, couples and families. I also offer litigation consultation and expert witness work for difficult divorces. I am proud to have one of the longest running Women's Groups in the Chicagoland area. I believe that developing rapport and trust is essential in therapy. To this end, I provide a safe and respectful environment so that clients can feel comfortable sharing their concerns, fears and hopes for their future. I will help you regain the courage to face your issues and provide the necessary therapeutic tools to make positive, lasting changes in your life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Art Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, Embodied Yoga Teacher, iRest Meditation Teacher, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, and performance anxiety. I also work with women in transition facing the quandary of what to do next in their lives. I look forward to helping you travel through what is overwhelming to a place in which you are able to experience the spaciousness, grace and joy of life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Art Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, Embodied Yoga Teacher, iRest Meditation Teacher, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, and performance anxiety. I also work with women in transition facing the quandary of what to do next in their lives. I look forward to helping you travel through what is overwhelming to a place in which you are able to experience the spaciousness, grace and joy of life.
My goal is to help you reconnect with your body’s natural capacity to heal from trauma. The approaches I use are gentle yet deeply effective, supporting you in cultivating resilience, confidence, and a greater sense of safety within yourself. Healing is not just about surviving—it’s about learning to thrive by restoring balance and trust in your body’s wisdom.
My goal is to help you reconnect with your body’s natural capacity to heal from trauma. The approaches I use are gentle yet deeply effective, supporting you in cultivating resilience, confidence, and a greater sense of safety within yourself. Healing is not just about surviving—it’s about learning to thrive by restoring balance and trust in your body’s wisdom.
Miren Itziar Guereca
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
The weight of your daily responsibilities and tasks can be overbearing. You may feel as if you have no control and fear is starting to set in. At times your past comes to haunt you and guilt and shame can rear its ugly head. Perhaps you find yourself in limbo, trapped between two cultures. Your family riddles your waking life with obligations and expectations from the motherland. And yet your innermost desires cater more to a modern “American life”. Living between two worlds can at times be a difficult balancing act and you feel as if you do not fit anywhere.
The weight of your daily responsibilities and tasks can be overbearing. You may feel as if you have no control and fear is starting to set in. At times your past comes to haunt you and guilt and shame can rear its ugly head. Perhaps you find yourself in limbo, trapped between two cultures. Your family riddles your waking life with obligations and expectations from the motherland. And yet your innermost desires cater more to a modern “American life”. Living between two worlds can at times be a difficult balancing act and you feel as if you do not fit anywhere.
As a therapist with over 10 years of experience, I enjoy working with those who feels stuck—whether in patterns of self-doubt, the weight of past trauma, or the overwhelming pressure of life’s expectations. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, identity, or shame, feeling disconnected from their own voice and unsure of how to move forward. Deep down, they want clarity, healing, and the ability to trust themselves. They seek a space where they can be seen, heard, and understood without judgment, where they can explore their emotions safely and begin to rewrite their story.
As a therapist with over 10 years of experience, I enjoy working with those who feels stuck—whether in patterns of self-doubt, the weight of past trauma, or the overwhelming pressure of life’s expectations. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, identity, or shame, feeling disconnected from their own voice and unsure of how to move forward. Deep down, they want clarity, healing, and the ability to trust themselves. They seek a space where they can be seen, heard, and understood without judgment, where they can explore their emotions safely and begin to rewrite their story.
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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.