Domestic Abuse Therapists in Olney, MD
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing individual psychotherapy in Olney, Maryland. I specialize in depression, anxiety, life transitions, divorce. I hold a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work with a clinical concentration and specialization in families and children. I have 25 years of experience in the field of Social Work and have been in private practice in Olney for 20 years. I am currently only working with adult clients. I am a participating provider with many insurance companies. My office hours hours are 9-5 Monday-Friday. I look forward to working with you.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing individual psychotherapy in Olney, Maryland. I specialize in depression, anxiety, life transitions, divorce. I hold a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work with a clinical concentration and specialization in families and children. I have 25 years of experience in the field of Social Work and have been in private practice in Olney for 20 years. I am currently only working with adult clients. I am a participating provider with many insurance companies. My office hours hours are 9-5 Monday-Friday. I look forward to working with you.
Based on 30+ years of experience in a variety of practice settings, I have observed that many people are "too well-adapted for their own good." Caretaking others, performing above expectations, and appearing just fine while their physical or emotional health is being eroded by relentless (internal and external) pressures. In a free initial phone consultation, I can help clarify your presenting issue and goals for (counseling or psychotherapy) toward determining how I might best assist.
Based on 30+ years of experience in a variety of practice settings, I have observed that many people are "too well-adapted for their own good." Caretaking others, performing above expectations, and appearing just fine while their physical or emotional health is being eroded by relentless (internal and external) pressures. In a free initial phone consultation, I can help clarify your presenting issue and goals for (counseling or psychotherapy) toward determining how I might best assist.
Trauma might also stem from lots of small experiences that add up over time like ongoing bullying, emotional abuse, rejection, or criticism.
Our brains often don't process traumatic experiences properly which leads to us developing unhealthy beliefs about ourselves and the world. Using EMDR therapy, the distress from disturbing memories will begin to lessen and feel further in the past - where they belong. This leaves you to feel capable of moving forward freely and with a sense of empowerment.
Trauma might also stem from lots of small experiences that add up over time like ongoing bullying, emotional abuse, rejection, or criticism.
Our brains often don't process traumatic experiences properly which leads to us developing unhealthy beliefs about ourselves and the world. Using EMDR therapy, the distress from disturbing memories will begin to lessen and feel further in the past - where they belong. This leaves you to feel capable of moving forward freely and with a sense of empowerment.
At times in our lives we feel lost, face tremendous challenges, and even reach helplessness. It is precisely in those times that we reach out for help and hope there is a guiding hand on the other end. My name is Jennifer and I am LCSW-C who is passionate about creating that open, caring, and safe space for those struggling. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families struggling with difficult dynamics, problem behaviors and mental health disorders. Every individual is unique and finding the methods that allows each client to benefit from therapy and lead a successful life is essential to my practice.
At times in our lives we feel lost, face tremendous challenges, and even reach helplessness. It is precisely in those times that we reach out for help and hope there is a guiding hand on the other end. My name is Jennifer and I am LCSW-C who is passionate about creating that open, caring, and safe space for those struggling. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families struggling with difficult dynamics, problem behaviors and mental health disorders. Every individual is unique and finding the methods that allows each client to benefit from therapy and lead a successful life is essential to my practice.
Grief is a deep sorrow we experience after we are faced with losses in our lives. These losses can be because of someone we knew and loved, or a life transition. These losses can be expected, such as a loved one dying from an illness, or sudden, such as someone dying by suicide. Regardless of the reasons for the grief, everybody grieves differently. It is important to also remember that loss and grief are not only the result of a death. Many people grieve due life changes such as the loss of a job, a marriage etc..
Grief is a deep sorrow we experience after we are faced with losses in our lives. These losses can be because of someone we knew and loved, or a life transition. These losses can be expected, such as a loved one dying from an illness, or sudden, such as someone dying by suicide. Regardless of the reasons for the grief, everybody grieves differently. It is important to also remember that loss and grief are not only the result of a death. Many people grieve due life changes such as the loss of a job, a marriage etc..
Our mission at Maryland Therapy Collective is to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based, inclusive, neurodivergent-affirming and client-centered treatment to help our clients live healthier and more fulfilling lives. We incorporate this approach by tailoring treatment to each client’s individual needs. We believe that our clients have the power to make the changes they want in their lives, and we are here to help guide and support them through that process.
Our mission at Maryland Therapy Collective is to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based, inclusive, neurodivergent-affirming and client-centered treatment to help our clients live healthier and more fulfilling lives. We incorporate this approach by tailoring treatment to each client’s individual needs. We believe that our clients have the power to make the changes they want in their lives, and we are here to help guide and support them through that process.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, abuse-including narcissistic abuse, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, addiction, eating disorders, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.
Are you struggling with anxiety, trauma, or the effects of a toxic or abusive relationship? Do you find yourself stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty moving on from painful experiences? Do you feel disconnected from yourself or struggle with boundaries, perfectionism, or emotional regulation? My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and validated as you work through difficult experiences and move toward healing.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, abuse-including narcissistic abuse, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, addiction, eating disorders, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.
Are you struggling with anxiety, trauma, or the effects of a toxic or abusive relationship? Do you find yourself stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty moving on from painful experiences? Do you feel disconnected from yourself or struggle with boundaries, perfectionism, or emotional regulation? My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and validated as you work through difficult experiences and move toward healing.
I strive to provide a supportive environment where you feel comfortable working on the challenges in your life. By developing uniquely tailored goals to meet your therapeutic needs, we will work together to optimize your confidence, connections with others, and life balance.
I strive to provide a supportive environment where you feel comfortable working on the challenges in your life. By developing uniquely tailored goals to meet your therapeutic needs, we will work together to optimize your confidence, connections with others, and life balance.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and children. I specialize in addiction, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict and grief. My greatest intention is to help clients understand themselves better and improve their quality of life and relationships. I cater my approach to each client, responding to their own unique problems and personality style. This is not a "one-size-fits-all" practice.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and children. I specialize in addiction, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict and grief. My greatest intention is to help clients understand themselves better and improve their quality of life and relationships. I cater my approach to each client, responding to their own unique problems and personality style. This is not a "one-size-fits-all" practice.
We work with individuals, couples, families, and children. We specialize in addiction, eating disorders, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict and grief. Our greatest intention is to help clients understand themselves better and improve their quality of life and relationships. We cater our approach to each client, responding to their own unique problems and personality style. This is not a "one-size-fits-all" practice.
We work with individuals, couples, families, and children. We specialize in addiction, eating disorders, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict and grief. Our greatest intention is to help clients understand themselves better and improve their quality of life and relationships. We cater our approach to each client, responding to their own unique problems and personality style. This is not a "one-size-fits-all" practice.
My background also includes extensive work and advanced training with survivors of trauma, including intimate partner violence, sexual trauma, and complex relational trauma, allowing me to support clients whose experiences extend beyond the perinatal period.
I understand how overwhelming and complex infertility and loss can feel - especially when you’re carrying so much internally. My own journey with IVF & loss informs the way I show up with clients - with empathy, honesty, and respect for your story. I use a trauma-informed, client-centered approach to help you process, shift patterns, and feel more present.
My background also includes extensive work and advanced training with survivors of trauma, including intimate partner violence, sexual trauma, and complex relational trauma, allowing me to support clients whose experiences extend beyond the perinatal period.
I understand how overwhelming and complex infertility and loss can feel - especially when you’re carrying so much internally. My own journey with IVF & loss informs the way I show up with clients - with empathy, honesty, and respect for your story. I use a trauma-informed, client-centered approach to help you process, shift patterns, and feel more present.
Welcome! Everyone has a unique story and I believe that therapy is a safe place to come and explore that story. My therapeutic style includes facets of CBT , and incorporates a variety of techniques based on my client's individual needs, including mindfulness, strength- based approaches, and play-therapy. Using active conversation and encouragement, my collaborative, client-centered approach helps my clients to gain a sense of their own individuality and uniqueness.
Welcome! Everyone has a unique story and I believe that therapy is a safe place to come and explore that story. My therapeutic style includes facets of CBT , and incorporates a variety of techniques based on my client's individual needs, including mindfulness, strength- based approaches, and play-therapy. Using active conversation and encouragement, my collaborative, client-centered approach helps my clients to gain a sense of their own individuality and uniqueness.
I've dedicated my life to guiding young people and families on a journey toward emotional wellness. As a child, I was sensitive and often felt misunderstood. I had intense emotions and did not know how to express them appropriately. As I grew up, I learned more about managing my emotions and learned to understand and accept myself. It is my goal to give young people the same tools that have helped me so that they can grow up to be able to manage their emotions and self-regulate, leading to happy and healthy adult lives.
I've dedicated my life to guiding young people and families on a journey toward emotional wellness. As a child, I was sensitive and often felt misunderstood. I had intense emotions and did not know how to express them appropriately. As I grew up, I learned more about managing my emotions and learned to understand and accept myself. It is my goal to give young people the same tools that have helped me so that they can grow up to be able to manage their emotions and self-regulate, leading to happy and healthy adult lives.
I have specialized training in trauma work including abuse and attachment disorders, and I am trained in the use of EMDR, Guided Imagery and Brainspotting for trauma resolution.
I strongly believe in the value of therapy and I feel privileged to be a part of the healing community. I strive to empower you to make healthy changes that will positively impact your life. I work with sensitivity and warmth to create an accepting environment where you can feel safe and free to explore your thoughts and feelings despite how difficult or painful they might be. At times, your life may seem out of balance, whether the issues pertain to home, work, or relationships. My goal is to help you find the peace and joy in life that you deserve. I specialize in the healing of trauma.
I have specialized training in trauma work including abuse and attachment disorders, and I am trained in the use of EMDR, Guided Imagery and Brainspotting for trauma resolution.
I strongly believe in the value of therapy and I feel privileged to be a part of the healing community. I strive to empower you to make healthy changes that will positively impact your life. I work with sensitivity and warmth to create an accepting environment where you can feel safe and free to explore your thoughts and feelings despite how difficult or painful they might be. At times, your life may seem out of balance, whether the issues pertain to home, work, or relationships. My goal is to help you find the peace and joy in life that you deserve. I specialize in the healing of trauma.
Betty DeBerry-Sumner
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, DDS, MPH, MS, LCPC, NCC
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Living a life of peace, free from chaos and dis-ease is what most people strive for. But often we are confronted with anxiety, depression, mood shifts, trauma, stress, anger, grief, isolation, etc. My goal is to help you to restore health and well-being. There are some circumstances of the past that cannot be changed but improving your understanding of past events will help as we work together to create a better present (the here and now), that will lead to a better future.
Living a life of peace, free from chaos and dis-ease is what most people strive for. But often we are confronted with anxiety, depression, mood shifts, trauma, stress, anger, grief, isolation, etc. My goal is to help you to restore health and well-being. There are some circumstances of the past that cannot be changed but improving your understanding of past events will help as we work together to create a better present (the here and now), that will lead to a better future.
Are you seeking trauma-informed therapy, neurodivergent-affirming care, or support for anxiety and depression in the DC-Maryland area? As a bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Trauma Therapist with psychodynamic training, I specialize in evidence-based PTSD treatment and understand healing both professionally and personally -as a neurodivergent adult and parent. Whether you're breaking free from trauma patterns, managing anxiety/depression, navigating neurodiversity, feeling stuck, or ready to transform toxic cycles into strength, I offer virtual therapy that honors your unique journey. Together, we'll create lasting change.
Are you seeking trauma-informed therapy, neurodivergent-affirming care, or support for anxiety and depression in the DC-Maryland area? As a bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Trauma Therapist with psychodynamic training, I specialize in evidence-based PTSD treatment and understand healing both professionally and personally -as a neurodivergent adult and parent. Whether you're breaking free from trauma patterns, managing anxiety/depression, navigating neurodiversity, feeling stuck, or ready to transform toxic cycles into strength, I offer virtual therapy that honors your unique journey. Together, we'll create lasting change.
Becoming the very best version of YOU, starts with a strong Foundation. Whether you are born with it, or have to build it yourself, a strong foundation is the key to lasting success in all domains of life. I specialize in supporting and empowering individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma recovery, narcissistic abused recovery, inner child healing, ACA recovery. I am an Integrative Mental Health Practitioner, as well as providing Neurofeedback when appropriate. This foundational approach fosters healing, resilience, and empowerment so that you can achieve the very best version of YOU.
Becoming the very best version of YOU, starts with a strong Foundation. Whether you are born with it, or have to build it yourself, a strong foundation is the key to lasting success in all domains of life. I specialize in supporting and empowering individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma recovery, narcissistic abused recovery, inner child healing, ACA recovery. I am an Integrative Mental Health Practitioner, as well as providing Neurofeedback when appropriate. This foundational approach fosters healing, resilience, and empowerment so that you can achieve the very best version of YOU.
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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.
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.
Are you navigating a life transition, experiencing family or relationship conflict, or coping with the lasting effects of trauma or abuse?
Drawing on my experience in a domestic abuse shelter, my work is grounded in compassion & understanding of trauma’s impact. Together, we explore your experiences & gently reframe life narratives to support healing & growth. I use evidence-based tools like CBT and mindfulness, while regarding the whole person & systemic influences, in a safe, affirming space.
Are you navigating a life transition, experiencing family or relationship conflict, or coping with the lasting effects of trauma or abuse?
Drawing on my experience in a domestic abuse shelter, my work is grounded in compassion & understanding of trauma’s impact. Together, we explore your experiences & gently reframe life narratives to support healing & growth. I use evidence-based tools like CBT and mindfulness, while regarding the whole person & systemic influences, in a safe, affirming space.
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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.