Domestic Abuse Therapists in Woodlawn, MD
I am Candice Epps, MSW, LCSW-C, a licensed clinical social worker and one of the founders of Renewed Purpose Wellness Services, where I provide holistic, client-centered therapy designed to support healing of the mind, body, and spirit. I am a graduate of Morgan State University, where I earned my Master of Social Work, and I bring over a decade of experience in the mental health field working with individuals navigating trauma, life transitions, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.
I am Candice Epps, MSW, LCSW-C, a licensed clinical social worker and one of the founders of Renewed Purpose Wellness Services, where I provide holistic, client-centered therapy designed to support healing of the mind, body, and spirit. I am a graduate of Morgan State University, where I earned my Master of Social Work, and I bring over a decade of experience in the mental health field working with individuals navigating trauma, life transitions, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.
The Renaissance Center believes sometimes all it takes is knowing someone cares. We care about your mental health and well being. We are committed to serving individuals, families, couples, children, seniors and all demographics. Our staff of licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers and graduate interns are here for you.
The Renaissance Center believes sometimes all it takes is knowing someone cares. We care about your mental health and well being. We are committed to serving individuals, families, couples, children, seniors and all demographics. Our staff of licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers and graduate interns are here for you.
Psychotherapeutic treatment of disorders related to Anxiety (including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic, Phobias) Depression, Trauma, and Substance Abuse.
Neuropsychology/Psychological Assessment expertise includes Neuropsychological Evaluation of Memory, Learning Disabilities, IQ, and Personality
Dementia: Screening, Full Assessment and Diagnosis, 2nd Opinion Evaluation
Behavioral Medicine expertise includes Case Consultation, Treatment of Trauma, Addictive Behaviors
Treatment/Management of complex/chronic illnesses.
Psychotherapeutic treatment of disorders related to Anxiety (including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic, Phobias) Depression, Trauma, and Substance Abuse.
Neuropsychology/Psychological Assessment expertise includes Neuropsychological Evaluation of Memory, Learning Disabilities, IQ, and Personality
Dementia: Screening, Full Assessment and Diagnosis, 2nd Opinion Evaluation
Behavioral Medicine expertise includes Case Consultation, Treatment of Trauma, Addictive Behaviors
Treatment/Management of complex/chronic illnesses.
Everyone struggles with mental health and relationship challenges—but how you experience them is uniquely yours. Therapy is where we lighten that load and turn those struggles into opportunities for growth and healing. I provide a space for this exploration, one where you can get personal and vulnerable, laugh and cry, sometimes even curse and yell, and also informational and straight to the point. Together, we would do this by building trust and learning how our body-mind connection impacts our mental health.
Everyone struggles with mental health and relationship challenges—but how you experience them is uniquely yours. Therapy is where we lighten that load and turn those struggles into opportunities for growth and healing. I provide a space for this exploration, one where you can get personal and vulnerable, laugh and cry, sometimes even curse and yell, and also informational and straight to the point. Together, we would do this by building trust and learning how our body-mind connection impacts our mental health.
Do you know that you are strong, powerful and worthy of great things? Sometimes the pain and trauma in our life hinders us from discovering our true potential. Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar weighs you down, making you feel defeated. I am committed to uplifting the greatness that lives on the inside of you! On the inside of all of us! You have countless potential and can do awesome things, it is my desire to provide comprehensive mental health services to help you with living your best life! The life you're dreaming of, can be a reality. Let me help you achieve your goals.
Do you know that you are strong, powerful and worthy of great things? Sometimes the pain and trauma in our life hinders us from discovering our true potential. Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar weighs you down, making you feel defeated. I am committed to uplifting the greatness that lives on the inside of you! On the inside of all of us! You have countless potential and can do awesome things, it is my desire to provide comprehensive mental health services to help you with living your best life! The life you're dreaming of, can be a reality. Let me help you achieve your goals.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
As a Christian therapist, my approach is grounded in Biblical principles and filtered through a trauma-informed lens to help those who are hurting and oppressed find freedom from the challenges that hold them in their current place of pain, particularly but not limited to, the pain of abuse.
I strive to provide a safe and supportive space in which clients can explore past and present challenges while developing new and effective coping skills that enable them to move forward to healing, and resiliency. While walking alongside clients, I provide empathy, validation, and encouragement to help them know they are not alone.
As a Christian therapist, my approach is grounded in Biblical principles and filtered through a trauma-informed lens to help those who are hurting and oppressed find freedom from the challenges that hold them in their current place of pain, particularly but not limited to, the pain of abuse.
I strive to provide a safe and supportive space in which clients can explore past and present challenges while developing new and effective coping skills that enable them to move forward to healing, and resiliency. While walking alongside clients, I provide empathy, validation, and encouragement to help them know they are not alone.
Are you searching for a space where you can just simply be? Be comfortable, be in a safe space and be heard. Well you’ve come to the right place, at Transpire Wellness; I like to build rapport and trust with my clients. These two things are pivotal in the therapeutic process. I'm a skilled listener; and I empathize and connect with my clients in ways that make sense for them. Working with me will feel like working with someone you’ve known all your life; you will have a safe space to invest in yourself and the life you desire.
Are you searching for a space where you can just simply be? Be comfortable, be in a safe space and be heard. Well you’ve come to the right place, at Transpire Wellness; I like to build rapport and trust with my clients. These two things are pivotal in the therapeutic process. I'm a skilled listener; and I empathize and connect with my clients in ways that make sense for them. Working with me will feel like working with someone you’ve known all your life; you will have a safe space to invest in yourself and the life you desire.
Iraina 'liz' Briganty-Vidal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, RPT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
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.
I provide treatment for a variety of mental health issues specializing in anxiety, depression, abuse, abuser intervention and low self-esteem.
I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues. I also have experience with victims of domestic violence and the perpetrators of domestic violence. I am certified in SOTC.
I provide treatment for a variety of mental health issues specializing in anxiety, depression, abuse, abuser intervention and low self-esteem.
I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues. I also have experience with victims of domestic violence and the perpetrators of domestic violence. I am certified in SOTC.
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?
My areas of specialization include anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, domestic abuse, anger management, and neurocognitive conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
If you feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you’re not alone, change is possible. Growth begins when we decide to take an active role in our own story. With the right support, you can begin creating a life that feels meaningful, balanced, and aligned with who you truly are. I am passionate about helping individuals reduce emotional suffering and get to the root of what’s holding them back. My approach is collaborative and insight-driven. Together, we work to create lasting change from the inside out-helping you gain clarity, build resilience, and experience breakthroughs in areas that may have once felt impossible.
My areas of specialization include anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, domestic abuse, anger management, and neurocognitive conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
If you feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you’re not alone, change is possible. Growth begins when we decide to take an active role in our own story. With the right support, you can begin creating a life that feels meaningful, balanced, and aligned with who you truly are. I am passionate about helping individuals reduce emotional suffering and get to the root of what’s holding them back. My approach is collaborative and insight-driven. Together, we work to create lasting change from the inside out-helping you gain clarity, build resilience, and experience breakthroughs in areas that may have once felt impossible.
Hi, I’m Jamie, and I’m so glad you’re here. It’s a privilege to walk alongside you as you work toward a better, more fulfilling life. I understand how hard it can be to reach out for help, and my goal is to make the process as approachable and supportive as possible while working together to achieve the changes you seek.
Hi, I’m Jamie, and I’m so glad you’re here. It’s a privilege to walk alongside you as you work toward a better, more fulfilling life. I understand how hard it can be to reach out for help, and my goal is to make the process as approachable and supportive as possible while working together to achieve the changes you seek.
As a licensed psychotherapist in private practice, I work with women and men who are experiencing a range of psychosocial issues. I use my expertise in psychodynamic psychotherapy as well as creative nonverbal interventions, body mind therapies, movement psychotherapy, EMDR and hypnosis to guide and support my clients in their pursuit of healing, empowerment and wholeness.
As a licensed psychotherapist in private practice, I work with women and men who are experiencing a range of psychosocial issues. I use my expertise in psychodynamic psychotherapy as well as creative nonverbal interventions, body mind therapies, movement psychotherapy, EMDR and hypnosis to guide and support my clients in their pursuit of healing, empowerment and wholeness.
Most of my focus over the years has been helping survivors of trauma (intimate partner violence, sexual abuse, stalking, crime, and anxiety) be able to breathe again.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Victim Assistance Specialist, I have offered trauma-informed, strength-based therapy for over 25 years, offering a compassionate voice and safe space to share your story and struggle. My goal for you is to fill your backpack of tools to help with anxiety, depression, and trauma that you can use wherever you are.
Most of my focus over the years has been helping survivors of trauma (intimate partner violence, sexual abuse, stalking, crime, and anxiety) be able to breathe again.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Victim Assistance Specialist, I have offered trauma-informed, strength-based therapy for over 25 years, offering a compassionate voice and safe space to share your story and struggle. My goal for you is to fill your backpack of tools to help with anxiety, depression, and trauma that you can use wherever you are.
I have experience working with individuals looking to free themselves from addiction, providing healing to victims of domestic abuse, and helping individuals with complex mental health diagnoses develop meaningful, purpose - driven lives.
My goal is to help alleviate emotional pain, achieve healthy relationships, and maximize personal growth through a therapeutic partnership that emphasizes a deeper understanding of self and others in a nonjudgmental, empathetic environment.
I have experience working with individuals looking to free themselves from addiction, providing healing to victims of domestic abuse, and helping individuals with complex mental health diagnoses develop meaningful, purpose - driven lives.
My goal is to help alleviate emotional pain, achieve healthy relationships, and maximize personal growth through a therapeutic partnership that emphasizes a deeper understanding of self and others in a nonjudgmental, empathetic environment.
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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.