Domestic Abuse Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD
Leen is a warm and compassionate Licensed Master Social Worker who brings a wealth of experience supporting individuals across all ages, cultures, and walks of life. Her work with diverse communities has shaped her into a thoughtful, adaptable clinician who meets each client exactly where they are. Guided by the person-in-environment perspective, Leen honors the ways that family, community, and life circumstances shape each person’s emotional well-being.
Leen is a warm and compassionate Licensed Master Social Worker who brings a wealth of experience supporting individuals across all ages, cultures, and walks of life. Her work with diverse communities has shaped her into a thoughtful, adaptable clinician who meets each client exactly where they are. Guided by the person-in-environment perspective, Leen honors the ways that family, community, and life circumstances shape each person’s emotional well-being.
At EnSpire Wellness Christian Therapy, I specialize in walking alongside women who are navigating the journey of healing after experiencing relational trauma and violence.
Hello, I’m Shea Pines. I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, former professor, and dedicated advocate for women and children. I offer a faith-centered approach to therapy, creating a space where you can show up honestly—without pressure to pretend, perform, or have everything figured out.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re carrying emotional pain, navigating relationship challenges, or trying to hold everything together for others. You may feel stuck, misunderstood, or unsure of how to move forward. Together, we will begin right where you are. My goal is to help you make sense of your experiences and heal.
At EnSpire Wellness Christian Therapy, I specialize in walking alongside women who are navigating the journey of healing after experiencing relational trauma and violence.
Hello, I’m Shea Pines. I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, former professor, and dedicated advocate for women and children. I offer a faith-centered approach to therapy, creating a space where you can show up honestly—without pressure to pretend, perform, or have everything figured out.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re carrying emotional pain, navigating relationship challenges, or trying to hold everything together for others. You may feel stuck, misunderstood, or unsure of how to move forward. Together, we will begin right where you are. My goal is to help you make sense of your experiences and heal.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps adults navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the effects of difficult experiences. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and tailored to each client's goals, using evidence-based practices to build resilience and emotional well-being. I am also a Certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Therapist and Trainer with specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), supporting children and families in healing from trauma and strengthening relationships.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps adults navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the effects of difficult experiences. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and tailored to each client's goals, using evidence-based practices to build resilience and emotional well-being. I am also a Certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Therapist and Trainer with specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), supporting children and families in healing from trauma and strengthening relationships.
Pierre B Dorival
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LCPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Do you feel overwhelmed by life's challenges, seeking a compassionate guide to help you navigate through them? I'm Pierre, and I'm here to support you on your journey to healing and growth. I believe in the power of person-centered therapy, which recognizes that you are the expert in your life. Through this approach, we'll work together to uncover your strengths and empower you to make meaningful changes. I also integrate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and rational-emotive behavioral therapy (REBT) techniques to provide practical tools for managing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Do you feel overwhelmed by life's challenges, seeking a compassionate guide to help you navigate through them? I'm Pierre, and I'm here to support you on your journey to healing and growth. I believe in the power of person-centered therapy, which recognizes that you are the expert in your life. Through this approach, we'll work together to uncover your strengths and empower you to make meaningful changes. I also integrate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and rational-emotive behavioral therapy (REBT) techniques to provide practical tools for managing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Now accepting new clients! Dawn is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 30 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. Known for her warmth, compassion, and empathy, she draws from CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Dawn tailors her integrative, strength-based approach to each client’s unique needs. She specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, low self-esteem, women’s issues, and life transitions. Dawn is passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Now accepting new clients! Dawn is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 30 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. Known for her warmth, compassion, and empathy, she draws from CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Dawn tailors her integrative, strength-based approach to each client’s unique needs. She specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, low self-esteem, women’s issues, and life transitions. Dawn is passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Welcome! I’m so glad you're here. I believe most people can benefit from the support of a nurturing, therapeutic environment. I’ve never met anyone who has said they have too much support in their life. I would be honored if you allow me into your life, and we can work toward developing the support you need.
Welcome! I’m so glad you're here. I believe most people can benefit from the support of a nurturing, therapeutic environment. I’ve never met anyone who has said they have too much support in their life. I would be honored if you allow me into your life, and we can work toward developing the support you need.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Maybe you’re carrying trauma, navigating relationship stress, or trying to manage anxiety while holding everything together for everyone else. You don’t have to do it alone.
I specialize in helping individuals and families who are navigating trauma, life transitions, and co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling disconnected, frustrated, or unsure of how to move forward — but ready for change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Maybe you’re carrying trauma, navigating relationship stress, or trying to manage anxiety while holding everything together for everyone else. You don’t have to do it alone.
I specialize in helping individuals and families who are navigating trauma, life transitions, and co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling disconnected, frustrated, or unsure of how to move forward — but ready for change.
I will focus on assisting you in applying strategies to alleviate the impacts of past trauma, depression, narcissistic abuse, anxiety & behaviors that may be keeping you stuck in unhealthy cycles.
Through the therapeutic process, you will come away with a clear set of insight-building strategies & coping skills you can use throughout your life. Clients often note increased confidence & knowledge to manage uncomfortable or difficult emotions, thoughts, & interactions that have historically caused emotional distress.
I will focus on assisting you in applying strategies to alleviate the impacts of past trauma, depression, narcissistic abuse, anxiety & behaviors that may be keeping you stuck in unhealthy cycles.
Through the therapeutic process, you will come away with a clear set of insight-building strategies & coping skills you can use throughout your life. Clients often note increased confidence & knowledge to manage uncomfortable or difficult emotions, thoughts, & interactions that have historically caused emotional distress.
Clients often come to me for support with anger and emotional regulation, grief, family conflict, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and healing from abuse.
If you’ve experienced trauma or PTSD and it still affects your daily life—feeling on edge, experiencing intrusive memories, avoiding reminders, struggling with sleep, or feeling emotionally “shut down”—you don’t have to carry that burden alone. Therapy should feel safe, practical, and supportive. I provide a nonjudgmental space where you can be heard and respected as we work toward real relief and long-term healing.
I specialize in treating trauma and PTSD, anxiety, and depression in preteens, teens, and adults, and I also work with couples and families when stress and conflict are affecting relationships.
Clients often come to me for support with anger and emotional regulation, grief, family conflict, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and healing from abuse.
If you’ve experienced trauma or PTSD and it still affects your daily life—feeling on edge, experiencing intrusive memories, avoiding reminders, struggling with sleep, or feeling emotionally “shut down”—you don’t have to carry that burden alone. Therapy should feel safe, practical, and supportive. I provide a nonjudgmental space where you can be heard and respected as we work toward real relief and long-term healing.
I specialize in treating trauma and PTSD, anxiety, and depression in preteens, teens, and adults, and I also work with couples and families when stress and conflict are affecting relationships.
I work with Individuals, Couples and Families who can sometimes feel "stuck" not heard or unhappy. I believe that my clients are the experts and my goal is to guide them in understanding the "why," "how," and "what's next." I believe that even in our darkest times we all have strengths that can help us achieve the goals we want within our relationships with ourselves and the others in our life and my role in the therapeutic process is to guide you towards those strengths so together we can bring back into light they deserve. I like to go at my client(s) pace so to not push or create unattainable expectations.
I work with Individuals, Couples and Families who can sometimes feel "stuck" not heard or unhappy. I believe that my clients are the experts and my goal is to guide them in understanding the "why," "how," and "what's next." I believe that even in our darkest times we all have strengths that can help us achieve the goals we want within our relationships with ourselves and the others in our life and my role in the therapeutic process is to guide you towards those strengths so together we can bring back into light they deserve. I like to go at my client(s) pace so to not push or create unattainable expectations.
Currently accepting new clients! Restorative Focus Counseling Services has a passionate commitment for helping others make positive changes in their lives. The primary passions are helping individuals work through their problems and issues utilizing positive self-talk, mindfulness and grounding. We believe establishing a strong therapeutic rapport with her clients fosters a trusting, collaborative relationship in which clients begin to overcome their obstacles, developing positive coping skills, and achieve their goals.
Currently accepting new clients! Restorative Focus Counseling Services has a passionate commitment for helping others make positive changes in their lives. The primary passions are helping individuals work through their problems and issues utilizing positive self-talk, mindfulness and grounding. We believe establishing a strong therapeutic rapport with her clients fosters a trusting, collaborative relationship in which clients begin to overcome their obstacles, developing positive coping skills, and achieve their goals.
Using an integrative approach, I employ elements of various techniques (e.g., cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, family systems therapy, attachment theory, etc.) always promoting a culture of safety, empowerment, and healing. Within my work, I find it essential to look at the whole person, which means taking into account the influences of culture, environment, family dynamics, and the roles of race and gender on the individual person. I identify as a Christian, and welcome the incorporation Christian beliefs, values, God, and faith within sessions, though it is not required.
Using an integrative approach, I employ elements of various techniques (e.g., cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, family systems therapy, attachment theory, etc.) always promoting a culture of safety, empowerment, and healing. Within my work, I find it essential to look at the whole person, which means taking into account the influences of culture, environment, family dynamics, and the roles of race and gender on the individual person. I identify as a Christian, and welcome the incorporation Christian beliefs, values, God, and faith within sessions, though it is not required.
Thanks for stopping by and for allowing me the chance to be of assistance in your journey toward self-discovery. My approach is empathic and non-judgmental, encouraging and supporting clients in finding their own best solutions. I received my Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and am a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Maryland. I completed my APA-accredited internship at the College Counseling Center at New Mexico State University, and have had a variety of training opportunities including in the Chicago Public Schools, private practice, and counseling centers.
Thanks for stopping by and for allowing me the chance to be of assistance in your journey toward self-discovery. My approach is empathic and non-judgmental, encouraging and supporting clients in finding their own best solutions. I received my Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and am a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Maryland. I completed my APA-accredited internship at the College Counseling Center at New Mexico State University, and have had a variety of training opportunities including in the Chicago Public Schools, private practice, and counseling centers.
Abuse and trauma?
My belief is that it is my job to understand what you need, how you need it, what your goals are and how to help you achieve them. I can help you in healing and becoming whole, but you will have some work to do in order to change thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve you. We will work together and you will never be alone. You can do this!
Abuse and trauma?
My belief is that it is my job to understand what you need, how you need it, what your goals are and how to help you achieve them. I can help you in healing and becoming whole, but you will have some work to do in order to change thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve you. We will work together and you will never be alone. You can do this!
I have succeeded with problems of depression, abuse and trauma recovery, "anxiety", panic, lack of meaning in life, social fears, shame, anger, and lack of confidence.
My goal for every individual, couple, or family I work with is not just to solve problems but to achieve actual long-term happiness. I do a developmental, growth-oriented style of therapy, best suited to intelligent adults, couples, or families interested in permanent solutions to emotional difficulties such as depression, inter-personal conflict, loneliness, lack of meaning, insecurity, panic, or anger. Therapy as I practice it will change how you understand yourself and other people, how you react to life events, and most important of all, how you feel on a day-to-day basis.
I have succeeded with problems of depression, abuse and trauma recovery, "anxiety", panic, lack of meaning in life, social fears, shame, anger, and lack of confidence.
My goal for every individual, couple, or family I work with is not just to solve problems but to achieve actual long-term happiness. I do a developmental, growth-oriented style of therapy, best suited to intelligent adults, couples, or families interested in permanent solutions to emotional difficulties such as depression, inter-personal conflict, loneliness, lack of meaning, insecurity, panic, or anger. Therapy as I practice it will change how you understand yourself and other people, how you react to life events, and most important of all, how you feel on a day-to-day basis.
*In Person & Virtual sessions* I know this can be a very challenging time for your or your teen. From the comfort of your own home, we can work through the challenges you're facing together. I have a great deal of experience treating children, adolescents, adults, and couples facing obstacles such as trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, negative self-image, panic attacks, and relationship difficulties.
*In Person & Virtual sessions* I know this can be a very challenging time for your or your teen. From the comfort of your own home, we can work through the challenges you're facing together. I have a great deal of experience treating children, adolescents, adults, and couples facing obstacles such as trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, negative self-image, panic attacks, and relationship difficulties.
Joe Gallagher
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, CCTP, BC-TMH
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
His clinical experiences include outpatient mental health counseling, state psychiatric hospital care, and inpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Joseph “Joe” Gallagher, LCPC, NCC, CCTP, BC-TMH, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider. Joe is a multiculturally competent therapist who is passionate about assisting clients in identifying and achieving their goals. Joe delivers an integrative approach to therapy, believing that every person is intrinsically valuable with a unique story to tell. Joe believes that all individuals have the right to be heard by a caring professional who will provide a safe space to grow and learn to be their best, most happy self.
His clinical experiences include outpatient mental health counseling, state psychiatric hospital care, and inpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Joseph “Joe” Gallagher, LCPC, NCC, CCTP, BC-TMH, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider. Joe is a multiculturally competent therapist who is passionate about assisting clients in identifying and achieving their goals. Joe delivers an integrative approach to therapy, believing that every person is intrinsically valuable with a unique story to tell. Joe believes that all individuals have the right to be heard by a caring professional who will provide a safe space to grow and learn to be their best, most happy self.
Welcome. Seeking help for yourself is never easy. You've taken a big step, so, let's keep your momentum going. Do you ever feel guilty or shameful about things that have happened to you? Do you feel shameful about who you are or fear that you are not lovable or worthwhile? Do you struggle with intimacy in relationships or can your relationships be chaotic? Do painful memories or feelings invade your thoughts or dreams? It can seem as if this will never change. Begin to believe that it is possible to heal what has happened to you and to change how you feel, especially about yourself.
Welcome. Seeking help for yourself is never easy. You've taken a big step, so, let's keep your momentum going. Do you ever feel guilty or shameful about things that have happened to you? Do you feel shameful about who you are or fear that you are not lovable or worthwhile? Do you struggle with intimacy in relationships or can your relationships be chaotic? Do painful memories or feelings invade your thoughts or dreams? It can seem as if this will never change. Begin to believe that it is possible to heal what has happened to you and to change how you feel, especially about yourself.
Because I view each client as unique, I approach each case differently. I work from an integrative theoretical orientation and employ strategies from Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamics, Family Systems, and other theories according to the varying needs of each client.
Because I view each client as unique, I approach each case differently. I work from an integrative theoretical orientation and employ strategies from Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamics, Family Systems, and other theories according to the varying needs of each client.
Finding the right provider can be exhausting. As a queer counselor who has navigated the process, I pride myself in serving a diverse range of clients and needs. Whether navigating a tough transition or feeling overwhelmed by life's ups and downs, clients can expect to feel heard, seen, and valued. As a Professional School Counselor in Montgomery County, I provide clients with the unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and empathy they deserve as they progress through their academic journey and the obstacles of adolescence and young adulthood. As an adolescent counselor, I value collaboration with the entire family system.
Finding the right provider can be exhausting. As a queer counselor who has navigated the process, I pride myself in serving a diverse range of clients and needs. Whether navigating a tough transition or feeling overwhelmed by life's ups and downs, clients can expect to feel heard, seen, and valued. As a Professional School Counselor in Montgomery County, I provide clients with the unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and empathy they deserve as they progress through their academic journey and the obstacles of adolescence and young adulthood. As an adolescent counselor, I value collaboration with the entire family system.
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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.