Domestic Abuse Therapists in Silver Spring, MD
· Marginalized people who want to increase self-worth, self-esteem, and self-empowerment
· Women of color, indigenous populations, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community
· Survivors of trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, and harassment
· People living with medical conditions, grief and loss, ambiguous loss, and intergenerational trauma
I am a black, queer, cis woman who is passionate about working with the queer and BIPOC community through an intersectional lens to explore, process, and heal trauma.
I am a body neutral, harm reduction-focused, sex positive therapist. I approach therapy from a compassionate and nonjudgmental space that creates a trauma-informed, intersectional, and exploratory environment for clients dealing with depression, anxiety, complex trauma, intergenerational trauma, and feelings of ambiguous grief and loss.
I am licensed in MD, VA, and DC.
· Marginalized people who want to increase self-worth, self-esteem, and self-empowerment
· Women of color, indigenous populations, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community
· Survivors of trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, and harassment
· People living with medical conditions, grief and loss, ambiguous loss, and intergenerational trauma
I am a black, queer, cis woman who is passionate about working with the queer and BIPOC community through an intersectional lens to explore, process, and heal trauma.
I am a body neutral, harm reduction-focused, sex positive therapist. I approach therapy from a compassionate and nonjudgmental space that creates a trauma-informed, intersectional, and exploratory environment for clients dealing with depression, anxiety, complex trauma, intergenerational trauma, and feelings of ambiguous grief and loss.
I am licensed in MD, VA, and DC.
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.
Braquelle Murphy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
6 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
The aftermath of trauma can feel both daunting and undefined. You may feel like you don’t know yourself anymore. The idea of who you are becoming may bring even more uncertainty. You may notice that your relationships are falling apart, causing you to feel isolated, yet still yearning for connection. I’m dedicated to providing you with a safe and non-judgmental space where you can start to make sense of it all. Slowly, you’ll learn to feel and identify emotions which will enable you to process your past. Eventually, your nervous system may find equilibrium again. Gradually, your body can learn to let go.
The aftermath of trauma can feel both daunting and undefined. You may feel like you don’t know yourself anymore. The idea of who you are becoming may bring even more uncertainty. You may notice that your relationships are falling apart, causing you to feel isolated, yet still yearning for connection. I’m dedicated to providing you with a safe and non-judgmental space where you can start to make sense of it all. Slowly, you’ll learn to feel and identify emotions which will enable you to process your past. Eventually, your nervous system may find equilibrium again. Gradually, your body can learn to let go.
Life is full of transitions, twists and turns, and "things coming at us". We sometimes wake up with a desire to free ourselves from mental - social/emotional hurt, when in front of life experiences. Whether the pain is new, or coming from the past, talking and having an outlet, is the beginning before releasing the negative WE hang on to... When you are ready and motivated to make changes to reach a new level of living, I am here to help you face the obstacles that are in the way of your objectives...
Life is full of transitions, twists and turns, and "things coming at us". We sometimes wake up with a desire to free ourselves from mental - social/emotional hurt, when in front of life experiences. Whether the pain is new, or coming from the past, talking and having an outlet, is the beginning before releasing the negative WE hang on to... When you are ready and motivated to make changes to reach a new level of living, I am here to help you face the obstacles that are in the way of your objectives...
Reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming. I understand. Yes, it is a leap of faith. If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, in pain or numb or would proactively like to address specific concerns. If you are considering therapy for a one time consult, a few visits to address a recent crisis or would like to engage in ongoing therapy, I hope we can work together safely and productively to meet your therapy needs and goals. I collaborate and consult actively with other clinicians for care coordination, medication management or behavioral care as needed.
Reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming. I understand. Yes, it is a leap of faith. If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, in pain or numb or would proactively like to address specific concerns. If you are considering therapy for a one time consult, a few visits to address a recent crisis or would like to engage in ongoing therapy, I hope we can work together safely and productively to meet your therapy needs and goals. I collaborate and consult actively with other clinicians for care coordination, medication management or behavioral care as needed.
Laurie Ann Persh
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CCMHC, LMFT, EAS-C
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes it helps just to have a caring nonjudgmental person to talk to and bounce ideas off. Sometimes, people need a gentle push along with clear steps to take to make things better. After over 35 years working with clients from children to adult, public and private settings, I have learned what differences to respect and what common themes and needs to honor for all human beings. Throughout my career as a counselor/psychotherapist, my strength continues to be my ability to understand human nature. I share with my clients knowledge, respect, and guidance. It is a two way learning process.
Sometimes it helps just to have a caring nonjudgmental person to talk to and bounce ideas off. Sometimes, people need a gentle push along with clear steps to take to make things better. After over 35 years working with clients from children to adult, public and private settings, I have learned what differences to respect and what common themes and needs to honor for all human beings. Throughout my career as a counselor/psychotherapist, my strength continues to be my ability to understand human nature. I share with my clients knowledge, respect, and guidance. It is a two way learning process.
¡Saludos! Soy una consejera Latina y bilingüe. Working collaboratively we can explore and develop strategies address your concerns and propel you towards your goals. Together we can help construct a better tomorrow, the tomorrow you and your loved ones always dreamed of.
¡Saludos! Soy una consejera Latina y bilingüe. Working collaboratively we can explore and develop strategies address your concerns and propel you towards your goals. Together we can help construct a better tomorrow, the tomorrow you and your loved ones always dreamed of.
I am trained in working with a large number of psychological issues, including substance abuse and personality disorders, across all demographics and ages.
Because no two patients are alike, therapy should be tailored to each patient, rather than trying to treat everyone with the same theoretical approach. I believe that a therapist’s job is to guide the patient as they learn to change the behaviors and thinking styles that may have once been helpful, but are now getting in their way. Most importantly, I believe it is a therapist's job to teach their patients the skills necessary to eventually function independent of their therapist, allowing them to eventually leave therapy instead of being stuck with having weekly sessions for the rest of their lives!
I am trained in working with a large number of psychological issues, including substance abuse and personality disorders, across all demographics and ages.
Because no two patients are alike, therapy should be tailored to each patient, rather than trying to treat everyone with the same theoretical approach. I believe that a therapist’s job is to guide the patient as they learn to change the behaviors and thinking styles that may have once been helpful, but are now getting in their way. Most importantly, I believe it is a therapist's job to teach their patients the skills necessary to eventually function independent of their therapist, allowing them to eventually leave therapy instead of being stuck with having weekly sessions for the rest of their lives!
You may hear about body spa, but have you heard about "mind spa"? I will change your perspective in therapy and you will find the therapy is not just talk about your problem. I am experienced in assisting clients to reach their self-realization and help them find peace of their minds again. Yes! That's why we called it's a "mind spa"!
I am a person-centered therapist who use holistic approach as my goal is to empower and motivate clients. I draw a variety of modalities (CBT, mindfulness, and Ericksonian hypnosis) to meet clients' needs.
You may hear about body spa, but have you heard about "mind spa"? I will change your perspective in therapy and you will find the therapy is not just talk about your problem. I am experienced in assisting clients to reach their self-realization and help them find peace of their minds again. Yes! That's why we called it's a "mind spa"!
I am a person-centered therapist who use holistic approach as my goal is to empower and motivate clients. I draw a variety of modalities (CBT, mindfulness, and Ericksonian hypnosis) to meet clients' needs.
I work with adults navigating the complexities of identity, family expectations, and personal growth. My areas of focus include multicultural identity, the experiences of oldest siblings, family-role dynamics, immigrant experiences, being a parentified child, and the challenges young adults face while developing independence and a stronger sense of self. Our work may include building emotional regulation skills, healing from past experiences, exploring identity, strengthening executive functioning, working through guilt and shame, navigating family relationships, improving distress tolerance, developing healthier communication etc.
I work with adults navigating the complexities of identity, family expectations, and personal growth. My areas of focus include multicultural identity, the experiences of oldest siblings, family-role dynamics, immigrant experiences, being a parentified child, and the challenges young adults face while developing independence and a stronger sense of self. Our work may include building emotional regulation skills, healing from past experiences, exploring identity, strengthening executive functioning, working through guilt and shame, navigating family relationships, improving distress tolerance, developing healthier communication etc.
The people I work with want to change the way they are feeling and relating to others. They struggle to cope with triggers, emotions or experiences day to day, and tend to judge themselves for this and its impact on their lives. Whether acute or chronic trauma, relationship issues or emotional challenges, I work with clients to process physical, emotional and mental symptoms that cause them to feel stuck, isolated and unworthy of healthy connections. Building on your strengths, we will work together towards an outcome of added joy, aliveness and connection to self and others.
The people I work with want to change the way they are feeling and relating to others. They struggle to cope with triggers, emotions or experiences day to day, and tend to judge themselves for this and its impact on their lives. Whether acute or chronic trauma, relationship issues or emotional challenges, I work with clients to process physical, emotional and mental symptoms that cause them to feel stuck, isolated and unworthy of healthy connections. Building on your strengths, we will work together towards an outcome of added joy, aliveness and connection to self and others.
Painful childhood memories, trans-generational abuse and dysfunction impact our emotions, behaviors and physiology.
I practice the Bowenian family systems model and Motivational Interviewing. I also use EMDR in conjunction with mindfulness to help reprocess trauma. I will support you in boundary setting and improving communication and relationship patterns. Oppression is viewed from an intersectional feministic perspective and I am a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Painful childhood memories, trans-generational abuse and dysfunction impact our emotions, behaviors and physiology.
I practice the Bowenian family systems model and Motivational Interviewing. I also use EMDR in conjunction with mindfulness to help reprocess trauma. I will support you in boundary setting and improving communication and relationship patterns. Oppression is viewed from an intersectional feministic perspective and I am a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
You've taken a brave step by exploring your therapy options. When you're ready, you can take the next step by choosing a therapist who specializes in your needs. I'm a licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Maryland, specializing in depression, stress and anxiety, breakups and separations, navigating family conflict, people pleasing tendencies, culture and identity, and trauma. I offer personalized support to help clients in gaining insight, processing past experiences, and creating a more meaningful life.
You've taken a brave step by exploring your therapy options. When you're ready, you can take the next step by choosing a therapist who specializes in your needs. I'm a licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Maryland, specializing in depression, stress and anxiety, breakups and separations, navigating family conflict, people pleasing tendencies, culture and identity, and trauma. I offer personalized support to help clients in gaining insight, processing past experiences, and creating a more meaningful life.
There is no one way for healing or to "do therapy". My approach is participatory, warm and occasionally humorous. I offer a therapy that blends support for what is happening right now and trauma informed methods that can honor your experience and help heal from your past. Our goal will be for you find your peace and establish the boundaries that let you connect others in healthy ways.
I have worked with a wide range of people and couples. I have experience with general support, as well as folks with mental health diagnosis, substance use and neurodivergence.
There is no one way for healing or to "do therapy". My approach is participatory, warm and occasionally humorous. I offer a therapy that blends support for what is happening right now and trauma informed methods that can honor your experience and help heal from your past. Our goal will be for you find your peace and establish the boundaries that let you connect others in healthy ways.
I have worked with a wide range of people and couples. I have experience with general support, as well as folks with mental health diagnosis, substance use and neurodivergence.
Hello! I'm Kayla Wallington, the founder and therapist at Kreative Wellness Counseling. As a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, I work with both teens and adults, focusing on those who identify as LGBTQIA+, adolescents, and individuals facing challenges such as trauma, anxiety, relationship concerns, and depression. My approach integrates various evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, ACT, TF-CBT, Psychodynamic, and Attachment modalities, all designed to help you make sense of the events that have shaped you.
Hello! I'm Kayla Wallington, the founder and therapist at Kreative Wellness Counseling. As a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, I work with both teens and adults, focusing on those who identify as LGBTQIA+, adolescents, and individuals facing challenges such as trauma, anxiety, relationship concerns, and depression. My approach integrates various evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, ACT, TF-CBT, Psychodynamic, and Attachment modalities, all designed to help you make sense of the events that have shaped you.
At our practice, you will find experts in sex therapy to guide you to healthy and fulfilling intimate relationships. We know that sex is not just sex. We know that sex represents much more about feeling loved, a sense of belonging, a secure attachment, and deep eroticism. Rivka Sidorsky & Associates is designed to improve all the areas of intimacy and sexuality. If you are experiencing pelvic pain, unconsummated marriage, Vaginismus, sexual anxiety, sexual aversion, libido concerns, differences in desire, infidelity, sexual trauma, male sexual dysfunction, relationship and other concerns, you have come to the right place.
At our practice, you will find experts in sex therapy to guide you to healthy and fulfilling intimate relationships. We know that sex is not just sex. We know that sex represents much more about feeling loved, a sense of belonging, a secure attachment, and deep eroticism. Rivka Sidorsky & Associates is designed to improve all the areas of intimacy and sexuality. If you are experiencing pelvic pain, unconsummated marriage, Vaginismus, sexual anxiety, sexual aversion, libido concerns, differences in desire, infidelity, sexual trauma, male sexual dysfunction, relationship and other concerns, you have come to the right place.
Jeanily Cruz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, CMNCS
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20910
If you’ve been moving through life feeling stretched thin, stuck in survival mode, or disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone. Many of our clients come to us carrying invisible burdens — anxiety, grief, inter-generational stress, trauma, or the pressure to “hold it all together.” If this sounds familiar, we're here to help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with who you were before life demanded so much from you. Here we honor your humanity, first. Kai Wellness Collective is a wellness practice supporting all humans with a special focus on culturally competent care for Black, Caribbean and those from the African diaspora.
If you’ve been moving through life feeling stretched thin, stuck in survival mode, or disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone. Many of our clients come to us carrying invisible burdens — anxiety, grief, inter-generational stress, trauma, or the pressure to “hold it all together.” If this sounds familiar, we're here to help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with who you were before life demanded so much from you. Here we honor your humanity, first. Kai Wellness Collective is a wellness practice supporting all humans with a special focus on culturally competent care for Black, Caribbean and those from the African diaspora.
Please note: At Azalea Mental Health, I provide intakes and start your plan of care, then match you with one of our perinatal therapists — each of whom I personally train and consult with. In my private practice, I have limited availability for ongoing psychotherapy and will soon offer EMDR intensives for birth trauma, virtual and in person in Frederick & Baltimore, MD.
I have a wealth of experience and advanced training in perinatal mental health.I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of women and families, as they navigate the joys and sorrows of complex pregnancy and birth experiences.
Please note: At Azalea Mental Health, I provide intakes and start your plan of care, then match you with one of our perinatal therapists — each of whom I personally train and consult with. In my private practice, I have limited availability for ongoing psychotherapy and will soon offer EMDR intensives for birth trauma, virtual and in person in Frederick & Baltimore, MD.
I have a wealth of experience and advanced training in perinatal mental health.I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of women and families, as they navigate the joys and sorrows of complex pregnancy and birth experiences.
I am Chris Farley, though not the former Saturday Night Live comedian famous for saying you could end up "living in a van down by the river." I still think I'm funny, but I'm actually a therapist trained in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) with 25+ years of experience working with adults, teens & families. I currently have limited availability for individual weekday appointments.
I am Chris Farley, though not the former Saturday Night Live comedian famous for saying you could end up "living in a van down by the river." I still think I'm funny, but I'm actually a therapist trained in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) with 25+ years of experience working with adults, teens & families. I currently have limited availability for individual weekday appointments.
Chirashree Manik (she/her) is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland who earned her Master of Science in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health) from Johns Hopkins University. Raised in India and now practicing in the United States, she brings an appreciation for the ways culture, family, identity, and life experiences shape emotional well-being. She provides counseling in English, Hindi, and Bengali.
Chirashree Manik (she/her) is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland who earned her Master of Science in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health) from Johns Hopkins University. Raised in India and now practicing in the United States, she brings an appreciation for the ways culture, family, identity, and life experiences shape emotional well-being. She provides counseling in English, Hindi, and Bengali.
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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.