Domestic Abuse Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
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Hannah Ryan
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I feel uniquely qualified to work with individuals who have experienced
domestic
violence
, sexual
abuse
and emotional
abuse
.
My ideal client is someone who is entering therapy with the realization that they desire to be seen and heard; a person who sees therapy as a relationship to be built with a person they can be open with. I find an interest and willingness to identify and work through trauma is a common thread among those I work well with, particularly when it manifests as addiction or BPD. Beyond trauma associated with combat,
violence
, or sexual
abuse
, I feel trauma among members of LGBT and other marginalized communities, as well as people who have struggled with the surviving pandemic, is important to see and address.

Holly Anne Smith
Life, coach
As an experience addictions specialist for over 15 years, my goal is to offer guidance to families and individuals who feel lost in a world of addiction. From life coaching, coping skill development, to sharing resources and providing feedback on other issues, (love addiction and substance
abuse
), I can help you find recovery, peace and serenity. I have recovered from my own addictions, and through coaching I would like impact others in aiding to help change their lives.
Felice Jordana Schwartz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have experience providing mental health therapy to a variety of populations in therapeutic settings. I have provided therapy to individuals struggling with all types of addiction and addictive/ compulsive behaviors. I have worked extensively with individuals and couples who identify on the GLBTQ spectrum and who were experiencing sexual and gender identity issues. I treated individuals who experienced
domestic
violence
and or sexual trauma. I treated individuals struggling with a variety of sexual health issues and dysfunctions. I have experience providing therapy to people of color who were HIV+, helping them manage issues related to their sexuality, relationships, sexual and gender identity.

Valerie Hicks Ashley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, EMDR
Verified
Verified
I have devoted my work life to helping people who have experienced
abuse
, neglect, and trauma and who are suffering from the consequences of that trauma.

Bebe Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
Verified
Bebe is a creative, intuitive and compassionate therapist. She specializes in working with those who have experienced trauma and/or
abuse
, which has impacted their well-being, connection with others, and self. She also provides support to individuals and couples who are experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, communication difficulties and relationship issues. Bebe utilizes a holistic approach and integrates aspects of expressive arts therapy to facilitate healing, growth and acceptance.

Soul Transformation LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MDiv, CTCP, CAMS-I
Verified
Verified
There are many reasons you may be seeking therapy — marital and familial conflict, grief & loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, self-esteem, sexual
abuse
,
domestic
violence
, or relationships are among the most common reasons. Perhaps you have asked yourself questions such as “how long will this pain last?” “when will I be good enough?” “how can I learn to love myself” “Why me?’ "How do I get out?" I want you to know you are not alone! Together we can explore your needs. You want to be happy, let's explore the barriers keeping you from living the best version of you. You need tools to navigate life, let's create a road map.

Leslie Glass & Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am trained in EMDR, a highly-effective treatment for the lasting effects of traumatic experience, such as emotional, physical, and/or sexual
abuse
, crime victimization, relational trauma, and much more.
I believe that we all possess an internal wisdom about what we need to overcome challenges. Difficult life experiences and learned behaviors sometimes cloud our ability to access this wisdom. Therapy with me begins with establishing a safe and trusting relationship which becomes the context in which we can explore and modify those parts of your experience that interfere with optimal functioning and which block your ability to feel deeply satisfied with your life.

Teisha Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP, CGS
Verified
Verified
A great deal of my professional practice has been working with individuals, groups, couples and families, substance
abuse
, and LGBTQIA+ populations. I understand that no single approach is the right one for everyone & it is important to meet each person where they are. I believe it is important to tailor the therapy approach to each individual. As such, I use various approaches, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy, EMDR, Person-Centered, & Gottman Method for couples therapy. Let me help you get unstuck & develop skills to improve in the ways you would like.

Vesper Jingxuan Yang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, life transition challenges, self-esteem, relationship issues including intimate partner
violence
, and immigration matter.
The desire to know and to be known is a normal human experience. I value the trauma-informed safety and client-centered connection we collaboratively create through a systematic lens. I am particularly sensitive to diversity in culture and self-identity, including with respect to race, gender and sexuality. I believe the importance of affirming the unique individual experience with cultural humility. Through compassion, sensitivity, and empowerment, we will work together respectfully to acknowledge vulnerability, unearth patterns, attend complexity, and gain ownership change to achieve the most authentic and expansive self.

Cassandra Bolding
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, SAP , HIVspec
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Provision of counseling/therapy/coaching to adolecesant through adult.Specialties include addictions(drug/alcohol, gambling, shopping, sex, food),womens issues,and post traumatic stress disorder resulting from(
violence
, combat, sexual trauma). In addition to HIV/AIDS issues,newly diagnosed and partners welcomed. Types of services offered include couples, family,group and individual therapy/coaching. We will work collaboratively to address depression, anger, fear, grief/loss, stress, relationship concerns and anxiety that impair your quality of life.

Elizabeth (Lisa) Montserat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Verified
Verified
Specialties - couples counseling; grief/ loss; stress; ADHD;
domestic
violence
; co-dependency; addictions; depression/anxiety; divorce; sexual
abuse
.
With 30 years of extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families my focus is on the resolution of problems (hence the name RESOLUTION COUNSELING). The goal is to improve relationships and facilitate positive change. I am certified in chemical dependency and related issues and treat many other disorders. Direct in my approach, I offer insights providing options for making changes. Breaking free of old, conditioned patterns is critical to finding fulfillment and happiness. Learning how to make healthy choices will enhance one's life. I instill HOPE that change is possible because once you have the tools you have the ability to move forward!
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Alison Gerig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Using gestalt therapy and the "Self as Therapist", I work with clients around depression, anxiety, gender identity,
abuse
/trauma, grief, and relationship issues.
We all have points in our lives when outside support helps us move through difficult times, grief, stuckness, and transitions. I will commit to your healing and help you understand your family history and relationships better. Together we connect with your core self and strengths to support the life you really want to live. I am a white, cis-gender queer therapist. I believe our identities and social locations matter in the therapy relationship (race, class, ability, culture, etc.) and in your healing. I believe we all need to heal from white supremacy and support this in our work.

Sappho Reynan Fulton
MA, MSW
Sappho Reynan Fulton is a coaching psychologist who optimizes business and human potential. Working internationally; she brings over 10 years’ experience working within the LGBTQ+ community to advocate for human rights with a specific interest to end
domestic
violence
. There are many reasons you may be seeking therapy — marital and familial conflict, grief & loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, self-esteem,
domestic
violence
, or relationships are among the most common reasons. Together we can explore your needs. You want to be happy, let's explore the barriers keeping you from happiness & success.
Not accepting new clients

Rebecca Clarke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in treating clients experiencing difficulty coping with a past or recent traumatic experience, including compassion fatigue/ secondary trauma, adult survivors of sexual, physical and emotional
abuse
, as well as with clients with PTSD, low self esteem, anxiety, depression, adjustment to major life change or to health issues, traumatic loss.
(Currently Full-Not Taking New Clients) I feel it is an honor and privilege to serve as a therapist. I believe that every person deserves a supportive space to reflect and to process without judgement. I utilize an integrative model of treatment, tailoring treatment to individual needs and preferences. This often entails exploring the past and enhancing self- awareness, while building coping strategies and setting goals in the present. I strive to create a partnership with clients and I work to create a safe, warm, nurturing and empathic space, from within great change is possible!

Barry Zakireh
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My client and service focus is on individuals or entities seeking treatment, psychological evaluations, risk assessment, expert witness representation, and related services for sexual misconduct, sexual
abuse
, sexual victimization, or trauma. Other areas of specialty include assessment of
violence
; standards of professional practice; program development; supervision and training of forensic practitioners; treatment or supervision of professionals and clergy with sexual misconduct; pretrial defendants; juveniles delinquency and sexual offending; and supervision or training of clinical personnel involved in various relevant psychological, civil, or criminal justice interventions. Also, I have extensive training in treatment of general psychological conditions as well as providing psychological and psycho-educational evaluations.

Shanda Weeden
Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in supporting individuals, couples and families, depression, anxiety, anger/rage, substance
abuse
, trauma, career coaching, relationship difficulties including infidelity and divorce, and other life stressors.
Life presents challenges as we navigate through this journey we experience various phases on this unique path. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with 22 years of experience working with individuals just like you traveling on this unique path. Together we will work on strategies to aid in making connections, just right for you. Allow your truth to manifest! I welcome you on this beautiful journey of life despite the challenges as your teammate. I look forward to seeing your name on my schedule and joining you on this journey as a team member. Let's GO :) come ALIVE!

Kate M. Sobon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I have worked in a variety of diverse settings including community mental health,
domestic
violence
agencies, private practice, and colleges.
Let's Talk Therapy! You have an opportunity to improve your life, adjust your perspective and be the best version of yourself. I am here to help you do that - I am assertive, and my clients appreciate how interactive I am, especially with providing tangible action items to implement in their lives. I believe counseling is a collaborative process, and I will honor your personal experiences and perspectives, while appropriately providing feedback and insight based upon my professional expertise, observations and assessment.

Tamera Guenther
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified
Verified
My specialty is attachment-related trauma, aka betrayal, narcissistic
abuse
, generational family trauma, high conflict co-parenting and parental alienation.
To those that do not feel their life is a true reflection of who they are: you are my people. This is due to my personal belief that we are born as our true selves, but life does not usually roll out any red carpets for that version of us. It takes some serious work to learn how to undo all those patterns we learned to survive, but I lighten the mood with my fabulous wit so you can visit the darkness without feeling enveloped in it. I find that most can process their lives themselves, but what they need is the space to do it and the insight (aka psychoeducation) to see why their survival patterns are no longer serving them.
Emily E Carner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with individuals who are survivors of childhood neglect and
abuse
, and individuals who have had trauamtic adult experiences.
I work comfortably with people from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and people within the LGBTQ community. In my practice I see adults, adolescents, and couples. I have a direct, interpersonal style in which I support and assist individuals in meeting their personal goals while helping them to process past and present issues related to trauma, child
abuse
/neglect, addiction(s), grief and loss, depression, or anxiety that may be interfering with their progress. I approach my clinical practice from a socially conscious perspective, working always to view personal difficulties within the sociocultural context in which we live.

Bret Nielson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My previous clinical work includes working with children and youth who have experienced a homicide in their family, adult survivors of child
abuse
, recently abused children, LBTQ+ individuals, family therapy for DCFS Youth in Care, sex addiction and paraphilic disorder treatment, substance use treatment, and survivors of sexual and
domestic
violence
.
Chronic substance use, problematic relationships, compulsive sexual behavior and social isolation serve a purpose – an attempt to feel safe and connected. Despite the comfort these behaviors serve, they result in continued problems and disconnection. We’re left stuck between the strong need for companionship and the tremendous fear of emotional harm in relationships. The goal of my treatment is to identify the function of these behaviors, conceptualize safety in relation to others and find solace and community with those around you.
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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.