Domestic Abuse Therapists in Mount Rainier, MD
I have 30 years of experience counseling individuals, couples, and groups. In addition to my many years of experience, I have advanced training in mindbody medicine, brainspotting, EFT couples therapy, and CBT-I for insomnia to name some of my areas of training and expertise. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process. The goal is to gain insight about past experiences and relationships that influence your current choices and the problems you face. Together, we will use this insight to help you develop more satisfying responses to life's challenges.
I have 30 years of experience counseling individuals, couples, and groups. In addition to my many years of experience, I have advanced training in mindbody medicine, brainspotting, EFT couples therapy, and CBT-I for insomnia to name some of my areas of training and expertise. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process. The goal is to gain insight about past experiences and relationships that influence your current choices and the problems you face. Together, we will use this insight to help you develop more satisfying responses to life's challenges.
I have been providing individual and couples therapy for 34 years. I have been told that my style is direct, compassionate and non-judgemental.
I have been providing individual and couples therapy for 34 years. I have been told that my style is direct, compassionate and non-judgemental.
My approach to therapy involves empowering persons to better understand themselves and acquire the tools to heal and make desired life changes. I utilize a combination of cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic therapeutic orientations in my practice. Consistent with an emphasis on empowerment is my wholistic focus on total well being. I promote balance across all personal dimensions (spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, and social).
My life coaching practice draws from a similar wealth of psychological knowledge, however, with more of an educational emphasis. I facilitate the acquisition of problem solving and success orientation skills, aimed at enhancing personal empowerment and life satisfaction.
My approach to therapy involves empowering persons to better understand themselves and acquire the tools to heal and make desired life changes. I utilize a combination of cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic therapeutic orientations in my practice. Consistent with an emphasis on empowerment is my wholistic focus on total well being. I promote balance across all personal dimensions (spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, and social).
My life coaching practice draws from a similar wealth of psychological knowledge, however, with more of an educational emphasis. I facilitate the acquisition of problem solving and success orientation skills, aimed at enhancing personal empowerment and life satisfaction.
I have experience with several general areas of psychotherapy, with specialties in couples/relationship counseling, trauma, abuse, anger management, anxiety/stress, and domestic violence.
I provide adults in the Washington, D.C. area with individual, couples and group psychotherapy. My style of therapy is accepting, collaborative, and respectful of individual values and choices.
I adjust my techniques and theoretical approach depending on your needs, comfort level, and personality. My goal is to provide a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment so that you may search within to find your own answers through greater self-awareness and self-directed growth.
I have experience with several general areas of psychotherapy, with specialties in couples/relationship counseling, trauma, abuse, anger management, anxiety/stress, and domestic violence.
I provide adults in the Washington, D.C. area with individual, couples and group psychotherapy. My style of therapy is accepting, collaborative, and respectful of individual values and choices.
I adjust my techniques and theoretical approach depending on your needs, comfort level, and personality. My goal is to provide a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment so that you may search within to find your own answers through greater self-awareness and self-directed growth.
Do you feel stuck? Maybe you can't seem to shake the blues. Maybe it’s a loss. Or you can’t make a crucial decision. Perhaps jittery moods have reduced your functioning. Or you’re unable to control unhealthy behavior. Maybe every conversation with your spouse becomes an argument.
Feel more confident, improve your relationships, move from illness to health, reconnect with your creativity, learn valuable coping skills, take control of your life and just feel better. I can help you move forward through obstacles, uncovering your true potential. Our work helps you feel resilient, so you can set and reach your goals.
Do you feel stuck? Maybe you can't seem to shake the blues. Maybe it’s a loss. Or you can’t make a crucial decision. Perhaps jittery moods have reduced your functioning. Or you’re unable to control unhealthy behavior. Maybe every conversation with your spouse becomes an argument.
Feel more confident, improve your relationships, move from illness to health, reconnect with your creativity, learn valuable coping skills, take control of your life and just feel better. I can help you move forward through obstacles, uncovering your true potential. Our work helps you feel resilient, so you can set and reach your goals.
This includes infidelity, emotional abuse, addiction, high-conflict, repeated toxic patterns and divorce.
When a relationship leaves you feeling more numb and confused than loved and secure, it can be hard to trust yourself much less know what you should do next. I help clients relate to their emotions and experiences to promote self-discovery and realignment.
I work with people navigating complex personal or family relationships. Clients appreciate my grounded, straightforward approach—I balance honesty and compassion in a way that inspires exploration and growth. I aim to create a space where you feel truly seen and understood, whether you have been negatively impacted by relationships or worry you could be impacting others.
This includes infidelity, emotional abuse, addiction, high-conflict, repeated toxic patterns and divorce.
When a relationship leaves you feeling more numb and confused than loved and secure, it can be hard to trust yourself much less know what you should do next. I help clients relate to their emotions and experiences to promote self-discovery and realignment.
I work with people navigating complex personal or family relationships. Clients appreciate my grounded, straightforward approach—I balance honesty and compassion in a way that inspires exploration and growth. I aim to create a space where you feel truly seen and understood, whether you have been negatively impacted by relationships or worry you could be impacting others.
You may be a highly educated and successful person who struggles with perfectionism, social anxiety, or impostor syndrome (doubting your accomplishments; fearing being seen as a fraud). You may be experiencing instability due to occupational stress and trauma, feeling uncertain about the future and relationships. And you may be a person of color, a child of immigrants or geographically separated from your family and other support systems. I work to understand your story, and together we develop a plan to address the goals that you have for improving your quality of life.
You may be a highly educated and successful person who struggles with perfectionism, social anxiety, or impostor syndrome (doubting your accomplishments; fearing being seen as a fraud). You may be experiencing instability due to occupational stress and trauma, feeling uncertain about the future and relationships. And you may be a person of color, a child of immigrants or geographically separated from your family and other support systems. I work to understand your story, and together we develop a plan to address the goals that you have for improving your quality of life.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
At Strive Behavior, we’re dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based care. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, ADHD, behavioral concerns, parenting struggles, or emotional regulation, our goal is to provide a safe, personalized space for meaningful change. We take the time to understand your unique goals and tailor our approach using proven strategies rooted in behavioral science and psychology. Through one-on-one therapy .
At Strive Behavior, we’re dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based care. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, ADHD, behavioral concerns, parenting struggles, or emotional regulation, our goal is to provide a safe, personalized space for meaningful change. We take the time to understand your unique goals and tailor our approach using proven strategies rooted in behavioral science and psychology. Through one-on-one therapy .
Trauma can leave you feeling defeated and disconnected from yourself and others. You want to keep everything from falling apart but it's getting harder and harder. Family and friends tell you to "be strong", but you're not sure if that's possible. Emotions are more intense than they've ever been and you're feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, scared, anxious and frustrated. You desperately want to share your feelings but fear no one will understand; you're feeling isolated and alone. Does this sound familiar?
Trauma can leave you feeling defeated and disconnected from yourself and others. You want to keep everything from falling apart but it's getting harder and harder. Family and friends tell you to "be strong", but you're not sure if that's possible. Emotions are more intense than they've ever been and you're feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, scared, anxious and frustrated. You desperately want to share your feelings but fear no one will understand; you're feeling isolated and alone. Does this sound familiar?
I believe that psychotherapy is very useful in connecting deeply with oneself and subsequently with others. Anxiety and depression are often related to faulty coping mechanisms developed in childhood that lead to painful relationships. Being happy in work and love are the pillars of a rewarding and fulfilled life and therapy makes this possible.
I believe that psychotherapy is very useful in connecting deeply with oneself and subsequently with others. Anxiety and depression are often related to faulty coping mechanisms developed in childhood that lead to painful relationships. Being happy in work and love are the pillars of a rewarding and fulfilled life and therapy makes this possible.
I have five years of experience in private practice and fourteen years of experience working with individuals involved in domstic violence and those who have experienced trauma.
Do you have relationships that aren't working? Do you feel unhappy, unfulfilled, depressed or anxious? Perhaps you're involved in a relationship that is abusive and you don't know what to do or where to turn. Or perhaps you have suffered a loss or are in a life transition and you find it difficult to cope. If you are experiencing any of these life problems I may be able to help you understand what is happening within yourself and take steps to a create a healthier and more satisfying life.
I have five years of experience in private practice and fourteen years of experience working with individuals involved in domstic violence and those who have experienced trauma.
Do you have relationships that aren't working? Do you feel unhappy, unfulfilled, depressed or anxious? Perhaps you're involved in a relationship that is abusive and you don't know what to do or where to turn. Or perhaps you have suffered a loss or are in a life transition and you find it difficult to cope. If you are experiencing any of these life problems I may be able to help you understand what is happening within yourself and take steps to a create a healthier and more satisfying life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.