Domestic Abuse Therapists in Elkridge, MD
With years of specialized experience, I focus on a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, ADHD, depression, sexual abuse recovery, behavioral issues, and family conflict.
Together, we'll embark on a transformative journey of healing and growth, collaboratively unlocking their untapped potential. Let's take strides toward emotional balance and strength together.
With years of specialized experience, I focus on a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, ADHD, depression, sexual abuse recovery, behavioral issues, and family conflict.
Together, we'll embark on a transformative journey of healing and growth, collaboratively unlocking their untapped potential. Let's take strides toward emotional balance and strength together.
Mental Health is necessary for survival, and I believe it's not only a choice but it is a commitment. As an advocate for mental wellness, I've seen facets of what some see as limitations, but I see as an opportunity to better understand those around us.
Mental Health is necessary for survival, and I believe it's not only a choice but it is a commitment. As an advocate for mental wellness, I've seen facets of what some see as limitations, but I see as an opportunity to better understand those around us.
Safe Haven Therapeutic Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Elkridge, MD 21075
I have my Master’s and a Doctorate degree in Social Work. I am currently licensed as a clinical social worker in Maryland and the District of Columbia. I have a lot of experience working with individuals diagnosed with persistent mental illness. I also have experience working with individuals that are dually diagnosed. I am a passionate, dedicated social worker with over 10 years experience providing clinical services to population with severe and persistent mental illness, co-occurring disorders, providing support, advocating, linking patients to services and completing intake/psychosocial assessments
I have my Master’s and a Doctorate degree in Social Work. I am currently licensed as a clinical social worker in Maryland and the District of Columbia. I have a lot of experience working with individuals diagnosed with persistent mental illness. I also have experience working with individuals that are dually diagnosed. I am a passionate, dedicated social worker with over 10 years experience providing clinical services to population with severe and persistent mental illness, co-occurring disorders, providing support, advocating, linking patients to services and completing intake/psychosocial assessments
My specialized areas of focus include trauma, sexual assault and abuse, anxiety, and depression.
In our work together, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), talk therapy, trauma-informed interventions, and other therapeutic modalities tailored to each client’s unique needs. I encourage clients to examine both their struggles and strengths, at their own pace, in an environment that supports healing, honesty, and self-discovery.
My specialized areas of focus include trauma, sexual assault and abuse, anxiety, and depression.
In our work together, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), talk therapy, trauma-informed interventions, and other therapeutic modalities tailored to each client’s unique needs. I encourage clients to examine both their struggles and strengths, at their own pace, in an environment that supports healing, honesty, and self-discovery.
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My virtual practice hours continue on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Fri 9 AM - 3PM ET, Fridays 9 am - 12 Noon ET.
Is the story you tell yourself about yourself hopeful? Energizing? Complete? Are you interested in understanding more about what influences your decisions, your strengths, your challenges? Your options? Life always has its ups and downs - but you do not have to navigate alone.
I look forward to partnering with you on your journey.
My virtual practice hours continue on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Fri 9 AM - 3PM ET, Fridays 9 am - 12 Noon ET.
Is the story you tell yourself about yourself hopeful? Energizing? Complete? Are you interested in understanding more about what influences your decisions, your strengths, your challenges? Your options? Life always has its ups and downs - but you do not have to navigate alone.
I look forward to partnering with you on your journey.
Have you been a victim or worry about your children?
Having been over 40 years in clinical practice, I have developed a strong commitment to helping those who suffer. I provide supportive counseling, psycho-education and empowerment so that you will be able to take steps towards healing and positive growth. I also have provided support groups, child counseling and parent consultation.
Have you been a victim or worry about your children?
Having been over 40 years in clinical practice, I have developed a strong commitment to helping those who suffer. I provide supportive counseling, psycho-education and empowerment so that you will be able to take steps towards healing and positive growth. I also have provided support groups, child counseling and parent consultation.
When you’ve survived childhood abuse, life can feel like constant survival rather than living.
My years of therapy experience with Domestic Abuse & Violence Survivors, Anxiety disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Trauma Aftermath only increases my desire to help others discover their strengths and find empowerment. Clients are the experts on themselves, and sometimes we need a little extra help and guidance!
When you’ve survived childhood abuse, life can feel like constant survival rather than living.
My years of therapy experience with Domestic Abuse & Violence Survivors, Anxiety disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Trauma Aftermath only increases my desire to help others discover their strengths and find empowerment. Clients are the experts on themselves, and sometimes we need a little extra help and guidance!
The focused specialty is Temperament, Pre-Marital, Marriage, Domestic Abuse, Family Conflict, Individual Counseling, Women Issues, and Teen Counseling.
My desire as a Christian Counselor is to assist others in becoming all they were created to be in this life. Specializing in Temperament Counseling and assisting you on your journey of healing through therapeutic temperament therapy is vitally important to me. Using this method each individual is provided with constructive means of dealing with difficult issues by grasping a concept of who they are and how to improve in areas of life by setting goals. Constructive support is provided to assist in meeting these goals without being harmful to themselves or others. I am available to meet with you online in a safe environment.
The focused specialty is Temperament, Pre-Marital, Marriage, Domestic Abuse, Family Conflict, Individual Counseling, Women Issues, and Teen Counseling.
My desire as a Christian Counselor is to assist others in becoming all they were created to be in this life. Specializing in Temperament Counseling and assisting you on your journey of healing through therapeutic temperament therapy is vitally important to me. Using this method each individual is provided with constructive means of dealing with difficult issues by grasping a concept of who they are and how to improve in areas of life by setting goals. Constructive support is provided to assist in meeting these goals without being harmful to themselves or others. I am available to meet with you online in a safe environment.
I have an eclectic background with a primary focus on treatment of trauma and sex addiction. I believe your therapist should challenge you to push past your comfort zone in a safe and trusting environment. I can teach you the skills you need to explore your emotions without being overwhelmed as you work toward creating real and lasting change in your life.
I have an eclectic background with a primary focus on treatment of trauma and sex addiction. I believe your therapist should challenge you to push past your comfort zone in a safe and trusting environment. I can teach you the skills you need to explore your emotions without being overwhelmed as you work toward creating real and lasting change in your life.
Iraina 'liz' Briganty-Vidal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, RPT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensively worked with survivors of physical, emotional and sexual abuse.
As a bilingual therapist and founder of Healing Corazon Therapy and Consulting, I am dedicated to creating a safe space where clients feel truly seen, heard, and understood. I hold a Master’s in Social Work and bring over a decade of experience working with clients particularly those navigating the impact of trauma. I offer services in both English and Spanish to ensure accessibility and cultural attunement. In addition to my clinical work, I provide trainings of various topics and clinical supervision. I am both approved by the Maryland Social Work and Professional Counseling Board.
I have extensively worked with survivors of physical, emotional and sexual abuse.
As a bilingual therapist and founder of Healing Corazon Therapy and Consulting, I am dedicated to creating a safe space where clients feel truly seen, heard, and understood. I hold a Master’s in Social Work and bring over a decade of experience working with clients particularly those navigating the impact of trauma. I offer services in both English and Spanish to ensure accessibility and cultural attunement. In addition to my clinical work, I provide trainings of various topics and clinical supervision. I am both approved by the Maryland Social Work and Professional Counseling Board.
My specialties include abuse, sexual assault, and medical and healthcare trauma, and my role is to help you find “aha moments,” flashes of realization that what you already know can change your overall and daily life.
Openings & sliding fee available - Relationships with ourselves, our bodies, and with others may be complex, nuanced, and hard to explain. We may keep parts of us private and avoid invalidation. We may even feel like loving relationships are hard to come by. At times, our minds may be playing familiar tunes: I’m unlovable, I cause problems, I don’t matter, I can’t trust others/myself, or I’m not enough. Even with validation, change may feel elusive. Therapy can lead to hope and sustainable transformation. It can help with changing patterns, boundaries, self-compassion, ending power struggles, trust, and reimagining the future.
My specialties include abuse, sexual assault, and medical and healthcare trauma, and my role is to help you find “aha moments,” flashes of realization that what you already know can change your overall and daily life.
Openings & sliding fee available - Relationships with ourselves, our bodies, and with others may be complex, nuanced, and hard to explain. We may keep parts of us private and avoid invalidation. We may even feel like loving relationships are hard to come by. At times, our minds may be playing familiar tunes: I’m unlovable, I cause problems, I don’t matter, I can’t trust others/myself, or I’m not enough. Even with validation, change may feel elusive. Therapy can lead to hope and sustainable transformation. It can help with changing patterns, boundaries, self-compassion, ending power struggles, trust, and reimagining the future.
Do you feel stuck—caught in trauma response cycles, or held back by inner barriers that don’t seem to budge?
Are you overthinking, experiencing shut down, or disconnection from yourself and others?
Maybe therapy has left you feeling judged, misunderstood, or unseen - you are not alone!
I work with clients who seek relief, clarity, and a way to break free from the cycles. You're allowed to show up unsure, messy, or with no words at all. I don’t flinch at big feelings, hard stories, or chaos. I simply offer a place to start asking the right questions.
Do you feel stuck—caught in trauma response cycles, or held back by inner barriers that don’t seem to budge?
Are you overthinking, experiencing shut down, or disconnection from yourself and others?
Maybe therapy has left you feeling judged, misunderstood, or unseen - you are not alone!
I work with clients who seek relief, clarity, and a way to break free from the cycles. You're allowed to show up unsure, messy, or with no words at all. I don’t flinch at big feelings, hard stories, or chaos. I simply offer a place to start asking the right questions.
My primary areas of interest are: anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, life transitions, trauma, stress management, career development, and recovery from emotional and/or narcissistic abuse.
Are you struggling with the pressure of managing a career and young family; trying to cope with anxiety or depression; facing relationship challenges; learning to manage difficult emotions; or trying to adjust to a life transition like marriage, divorce, or becoming a parent? If you are fighting any of these battles, or even another not named here - you do not have to do it alone. You and I can work together to get through what you are dealing with, and I can teach you strategies to manage these and other challenges that might come your way. Read a little further to learn about how we’ll do this.
My primary areas of interest are: anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, life transitions, trauma, stress management, career development, and recovery from emotional and/or narcissistic abuse.
Are you struggling with the pressure of managing a career and young family; trying to cope with anxiety or depression; facing relationship challenges; learning to manage difficult emotions; or trying to adjust to a life transition like marriage, divorce, or becoming a parent? If you are fighting any of these battles, or even another not named here - you do not have to do it alone. You and I can work together to get through what you are dealing with, and I can teach you strategies to manage these and other challenges that might come your way. Read a little further to learn about how we’ll do this.
Do you have a hard time trusting yourself and knowing what you like, how you feel, how to describe yourself? Have you been in a series of "bad" relationships ( boss, friend, family, love) not sure why you keep repeating the pattern or attracting such narcisistic people? Do you feel anxious and unsure of using your voice and asking for what you want/need? Do you have a hard time setting boundaries with others? Do you feel a lot of shame/guilt over choices you have made and want to let go of those feelings? Wouldn't it be nice if you were treated how you treat others? Do you feel you need to take care of others, but are last priority?
Do you have a hard time trusting yourself and knowing what you like, how you feel, how to describe yourself? Have you been in a series of "bad" relationships ( boss, friend, family, love) not sure why you keep repeating the pattern or attracting such narcisistic people? Do you feel anxious and unsure of using your voice and asking for what you want/need? Do you have a hard time setting boundaries with others? Do you feel a lot of shame/guilt over choices you have made and want to let go of those feelings? Wouldn't it be nice if you were treated how you treat others? Do you feel you need to take care of others, but are last priority?
I provide treatment for a variety of mental health issues specializing in anxiety, depression, abuse, abuser intervention and low self-esteem.
I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues. I also have experience with victims of domestic violence and the perpetrators of domestic violence. I am certified in SOTC.
I provide treatment for a variety of mental health issues specializing in anxiety, depression, abuse, abuser intervention and low self-esteem.
I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues. I also have experience with victims of domestic violence and the perpetrators of domestic violence. I am certified in SOTC.
My areas of specialization include anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, domestic abuse, anger management, and neurocognitive conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
If you feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you’re not alone, change is possible. Growth begins when we decide to take an active role in our own story. With the right support, you can begin creating a life that feels meaningful, balanced, and aligned with who you truly are. I am passionate about helping individuals reduce emotional suffering and get to the root of what’s holding them back. My approach is collaborative and insight-driven. Together, we work to create lasting change from the inside out-helping you gain clarity, build resilience, and experience breakthroughs in areas that may have once felt impossible.
My areas of specialization include anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, domestic abuse, anger management, and neurocognitive conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
If you feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you’re not alone, change is possible. Growth begins when we decide to take an active role in our own story. With the right support, you can begin creating a life that feels meaningful, balanced, and aligned with who you truly are. I am passionate about helping individuals reduce emotional suffering and get to the root of what’s holding them back. My approach is collaborative and insight-driven. Together, we work to create lasting change from the inside out-helping you gain clarity, build resilience, and experience breakthroughs in areas that may have once felt impossible.
Most of my focus over the years has been helping survivors of trauma (intimate partner violence, sexual abuse, stalking, crime, and anxiety) be able to breathe again.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Victim Assistance Specialist, I have offered trauma-informed, strength-based therapy for over 25 years, offering a compassionate voice and safe space to share your story and struggle. My goal for you is to fill your backpack of tools to help with anxiety, depression, and trauma that you can use wherever you are.
Most of my focus over the years has been helping survivors of trauma (intimate partner violence, sexual abuse, stalking, crime, and anxiety) be able to breathe again.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Victim Assistance Specialist, I have offered trauma-informed, strength-based therapy for over 25 years, offering a compassionate voice and safe space to share your story and struggle. My goal for you is to fill your backpack of tools to help with anxiety, depression, and trauma that you can use wherever you are.
I have experience working with individuals looking to free themselves from addiction, providing healing to victims of domestic abuse, and helping individuals with complex mental health diagnoses develop meaningful, purpose - driven lives.
My goal is to help alleviate emotional pain, achieve healthy relationships, and maximize personal growth through a therapeutic partnership that emphasizes a deeper understanding of self and others in a nonjudgmental, empathetic environment.
I have experience working with individuals looking to free themselves from addiction, providing healing to victims of domestic abuse, and helping individuals with complex mental health diagnoses develop meaningful, purpose - driven lives.
My goal is to help alleviate emotional pain, achieve healthy relationships, and maximize personal growth through a therapeutic partnership that emphasizes a deeper understanding of self and others in a nonjudgmental, empathetic environment.
Hi, I’m Jamie, and I’m so glad you’re here. It’s a privilege to walk alongside you as you work toward a better, more fulfilling life. I understand how hard it can be to reach out for help, and my goal is to make the process as approachable and supportive as possible while working together to achieve the changes you seek.
Hi, I’m Jamie, and I’m so glad you’re here. It’s a privilege to walk alongside you as you work toward a better, more fulfilling life. I understand how hard it can be to reach out for help, and my goal is to make the process as approachable and supportive as possible while working together to achieve the changes you seek.
Many of the adults I work with learned how to survive childhood trauma, sexual or domestic violence, and grief, but survival isn’t the same as truly living.
Therapy with me isn’t about avoiding hard conversations or staying stuck in the same patterns. While our work moves at a pace that respects your readiness, I will challenge you when avoidance, fear, or old survival strategies are keeping you stuck.
Many of the adults I work with learned how to survive childhood trauma, sexual or domestic violence, and grief, but survival isn’t the same as truly living.
Therapy with me isn’t about avoiding hard conversations or staying stuck in the same patterns. While our work moves at a pace that respects your readiness, I will challenge you when avoidance, fear, or old survival strategies are keeping you stuck.
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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.