Domestic Abuse Therapists in Oakton, VA
Are you experiencing lies, abuse, and disrespect in your home or family or even at work?
Help starts with the assistance and support of a safe and knowing guide. Using a combination of evidenced based therapy techniques, I will teach you how to free yourself from toxic relationships and other deadening situations. We will identify what you want next in life, where you want to go, and chart a course to that destination.
Are you experiencing lies, abuse, and disrespect in your home or family or even at work?
Help starts with the assistance and support of a safe and knowing guide. Using a combination of evidenced based therapy techniques, I will teach you how to free yourself from toxic relationships and other deadening situations. We will identify what you want next in life, where you want to go, and chart a course to that destination.
Online scheduling! Over 20 years experience. Late night appointments available until 10pm. I enjoy working with couples that are passionate about each other and want real understanding with each other and better communication. I have counseled hundreds of couples using a variety of methods but primarily using the research based Gottman Method Couples Therapy (GMCT). Generally couples need at least 7 sessions to really understand their unique underlying issues in the context of GMCT and to develop ways to move forward. Trauma focused approaches to betrayal recovery and learning new ways to relate to one another and remake your life.
Online scheduling! Over 20 years experience. Late night appointments available until 10pm. I enjoy working with couples that are passionate about each other and want real understanding with each other and better communication. I have counseled hundreds of couples using a variety of methods but primarily using the research based Gottman Method Couples Therapy (GMCT). Generally couples need at least 7 sessions to really understand their unique underlying issues in the context of GMCT and to develop ways to move forward. Trauma focused approaches to betrayal recovery and learning new ways to relate to one another and remake your life.
My ideal clients are those seeking quality treatment. I utilize my 25 years of experience as a trauma therapist to serve emotionally disabled children and their families, troubled teens, and individuals/couples challenged by chronic relationship issues. In addition, I have extensive experience working with veterans and others suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury.
My ideal clients are those seeking quality treatment. I utilize my 25 years of experience as a trauma therapist to serve emotionally disabled children and their families, troubled teens, and individuals/couples challenged by chronic relationship issues. In addition, I have extensive experience working with veterans and others suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury.
Our combined experience includes working with clients on a variety of issues to include domestic violence, trauma, anxiety, childhood abuse/neglect, sexual abuse, ADHD, Autism, foster care/adoption and depression.
Our team has worked within CPS, having specialized in Medical Neglect, Emotional Abuse, Sexual Abuse and Chronic Neglect. We have also worked within Foster Care programs, as well as Inpatient and Partial Hospitalization programs. Our combined experience brings a wealth of assisting children of all ages and families across many different systems of care.
Our combined experience includes working with clients on a variety of issues to include domestic violence, trauma, anxiety, childhood abuse/neglect, sexual abuse, ADHD, Autism, foster care/adoption and depression.
Our team has worked within CPS, having specialized in Medical Neglect, Emotional Abuse, Sexual Abuse and Chronic Neglect. We have also worked within Foster Care programs, as well as Inpatient and Partial Hospitalization programs. Our combined experience brings a wealth of assisting children of all ages and families across many different systems of care.
I am trauma informed and believe that individuals are experts of their own life experiences. I specialize in working with issues related to anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, relationship difficulties as well as life transitions and acculturation issues. I encourage clients to take an active role in their healing journey. I help clients develop their strengths by providing a safe space where they can gain insight, explore possibilities and develop coping skills. I am both bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural. I am EMDR certified.
I am trauma informed and believe that individuals are experts of their own life experiences. I specialize in working with issues related to anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, relationship difficulties as well as life transitions and acculturation issues. I encourage clients to take an active role in their healing journey. I help clients develop their strengths by providing a safe space where they can gain insight, explore possibilities and develop coping skills. I am both bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural. I am EMDR certified.
I specialize in addressing a wide range of issues such as trauma, domestic violence, family and relational dynamics, youth and adolescent behavior, anger management, and mental health challenges including anxiety and depression.
Life’s journey often brings a complex mix of challenges and transitions that can impact anyone, regardless of their background or experiences. My clients are individuals facing the multifaceted difficulties of adapting to significant life changes, managing stress, anxiety, depression, and healing from trauma and past adversities. They are people from all walks of life who seek to understand and overcome their personal struggles to find balance, healing, and fulfillment. These individuals are looking for effective coping strategies, support in navigating their emotions, and guidance in building resilience and making life changes.
I specialize in addressing a wide range of issues such as trauma, domestic violence, family and relational dynamics, youth and adolescent behavior, anger management, and mental health challenges including anxiety and depression.
Life’s journey often brings a complex mix of challenges and transitions that can impact anyone, regardless of their background or experiences. My clients are individuals facing the multifaceted difficulties of adapting to significant life changes, managing stress, anxiety, depression, and healing from trauma and past adversities. They are people from all walks of life who seek to understand and overcome their personal struggles to find balance, healing, and fulfillment. These individuals are looking for effective coping strategies, support in navigating their emotions, and guidance in building resilience and making life changes.
People often seek counseling or psychotherapy to change and to resolve difficulties or problems. Seeking consultation is personal and it takes some courage to initiate contact. Sometimes the impetus comes from within; sometimes your circumstances or others close to you provide a nudge. Finding the 'right' therapist for you may take some exploration. Some people simply seek to talk privately about a subject or an issue. This may involve one's direction in life, career, management role, or decision-making. Some people seek to address deeply personal thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, spirituality, or other concerns.
People often seek counseling or psychotherapy to change and to resolve difficulties or problems. Seeking consultation is personal and it takes some courage to initiate contact. Sometimes the impetus comes from within; sometimes your circumstances or others close to you provide a nudge. Finding the 'right' therapist for you may take some exploration. Some people simply seek to talk privately about a subject or an issue. This may involve one's direction in life, career, management role, or decision-making. Some people seek to address deeply personal thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, spirituality, or other concerns.
**Accepting new clients via teletherapy. Immediate availability.** Life can be so overwhelming and we can feel so alone. At Thrive have devoted ourselves to helping people navigate their lives to feel happier and more fulfilled. We help individuals gain insight and live fuller & more authentic lives. We provide compassionate, supportive and confidential care to children, adolescents, college-aged, adults and couples. We specialize in providing relief from anxiety, depression, loss & grief and trauma. We also help with issues related to life transitions and acculturation issues.
**Accepting new clients via teletherapy. Immediate availability.** Life can be so overwhelming and we can feel so alone. At Thrive have devoted ourselves to helping people navigate their lives to feel happier and more fulfilled. We help individuals gain insight and live fuller & more authentic lives. We provide compassionate, supportive and confidential care to children, adolescents, college-aged, adults and couples. We specialize in providing relief from anxiety, depression, loss & grief and trauma. We also help with issues related to life transitions and acculturation issues.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment ( violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment ( violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
Are you searching for psychotherapy that is effective and straight-forward? Are you eager to move past the issues that are holding you back from fully enjoying your life? Many times old wounds from our past negatively impact our ability to create a happy and meaningful life in the present. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues or low self esteem, help is available. In a safe and supportive environment, I will assist you in discovering how your unique strengths and abilities can help you overcome past injuries and create the life you want to live today.
Are you searching for psychotherapy that is effective and straight-forward? Are you eager to move past the issues that are holding you back from fully enjoying your life? Many times old wounds from our past negatively impact our ability to create a happy and meaningful life in the present. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues or low self esteem, help is available. In a safe and supportive environment, I will assist you in discovering how your unique strengths and abilities can help you overcome past injuries and create the life you want to live today.
I am in- network with Anthem BCBS & Kaiser Permanente. If you or your child are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, you're not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone. I work with clients and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and life transitions. Using evidence-based therapy and body-based practices, I help you heal in mind, body, and spirit. Together, we’ll create a safe space for growth, resilience, and lasting change. I know the importance of culturally sensitive therapy and I enjoy supporting BIPOC individuals. I incorporate faith and spirituality into therapy if requested.
I am in- network with Anthem BCBS & Kaiser Permanente. If you or your child are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, you're not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone. I work with clients and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and life transitions. Using evidence-based therapy and body-based practices, I help you heal in mind, body, and spirit. Together, we’ll create a safe space for growth, resilience, and lasting change. I know the importance of culturally sensitive therapy and I enjoy supporting BIPOC individuals. I incorporate faith and spirituality into therapy if requested.
I am a clinical social worker who has practiced in Virginia since 1987. I work with individuals, families, and couples to provide help coping with the stresses of everyday life as well as crisis situations. I have a lot of experience in treating anxiety and depression, using a cognitive-behavioral approach. Helping adult clients deal with past trauma is also one of my specialties. I currently am solely a teletherapy practice. If you have any questions about my practice, please feel free to contact me.
I am a clinical social worker who has practiced in Virginia since 1987. I work with individuals, families, and couples to provide help coping with the stresses of everyday life as well as crisis situations. I have a lot of experience in treating anxiety and depression, using a cognitive-behavioral approach. Helping adult clients deal with past trauma is also one of my specialties. I currently am solely a teletherapy practice. If you have any questions about my practice, please feel free to contact me.
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You may feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges, stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior, disconnected from your true self or unable to experience the sense of fulfillment you long for. My clients often come to therapy seeking relief from emotional distress, seek to gain better coping strategies, and a greater sense of control over their lives. Together, we will explore the deeper causes of your struggles in order to create lasting and positive change.
You may feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges, stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior, disconnected from your true self or unable to experience the sense of fulfillment you long for. My clients often come to therapy seeking relief from emotional distress, seek to gain better coping strategies, and a greater sense of control over their lives. Together, we will explore the deeper causes of your struggles in order to create lasting and positive change.
For those carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, or the wounds of narcissistic abuse, your resilience reflects a quiet strength deserving of compassion and respect.
You deserve to live a life rooted in balance, purpose, and fulfillment. The pace and pressures of our society can make it difficult to navigate life with intention and clarity. Therapy creates space to honor your experiences, remain present with yourself, and move thoughtfully toward what lies ahead. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or other obstacles to well-being, psychotherapy can support you in rediscovering your natural capacity to heal, adapt, and thrive.
For those carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, or the wounds of narcissistic abuse, your resilience reflects a quiet strength deserving of compassion and respect.
You deserve to live a life rooted in balance, purpose, and fulfillment. The pace and pressures of our society can make it difficult to navigate life with intention and clarity. Therapy creates space to honor your experiences, remain present with yourself, and move thoughtfully toward what lies ahead. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or other obstacles to well-being, psychotherapy can support you in rediscovering your natural capacity to heal, adapt, and thrive.
Hello, I’m Marquitta. I look forward to starting this journey toward healing and growth with you. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward the life you want. Many clients come feeling stressed, anxious, or facing depression or major life transitions. You may want a space to explore your emotions, understand patterns, and find practical tools to feel more balanced, confident, and in control.
Hello, I’m Marquitta. I look forward to starting this journey toward healing and growth with you. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward the life you want. Many clients come feeling stressed, anxious, or facing depression or major life transitions. You may want a space to explore your emotions, understand patterns, and find practical tools to feel more balanced, confident, and in control.
I help individuals heal from domestic abuse, infidelity, betrayal, and unhealthy relationship patterns while building confidence, emotional resilience, and self-worth.
Have you spent years in therapy but still struggle with loving yourself and feeling like you’re not enough? For over a decade, I’ve been committed to alleviating human suffering by helping individuals navigate self-doubt, low self-esteem, anxiety, and challenges with self-love & confidence so they can perform better at work and create fulfilling relationships on their own terms. While problems are a natural part of the human experience, I believe prolonged suffering does not have to be. My perspective is shaped not only by clinical training but by lived experience.
I help individuals heal from domestic abuse, infidelity, betrayal, and unhealthy relationship patterns while building confidence, emotional resilience, and self-worth.
Have you spent years in therapy but still struggle with loving yourself and feeling like you’re not enough? For over a decade, I’ve been committed to alleviating human suffering by helping individuals navigate self-doubt, low self-esteem, anxiety, and challenges with self-love & confidence so they can perform better at work and create fulfilling relationships on their own terms. While problems are a natural part of the human experience, I believe prolonged suffering does not have to be. My perspective is shaped not only by clinical training but by lived experience.
· 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.
Accepting New Clients. Night and weekend appointment(s) available. Dr Herring was was raised on the North Shore of Oahu. It is her true belief that, with support, we are capable of creating the change that we wish to see in our lives. It takes courage to seek help during life's difficult moments. If you are feeling lost, confused, neglected, or overwhelmed with stress, addiction, loss/grief, trauma or fear of the unknown, it is my role is to walk along with you in this journey to guide and navigate through life stressors, reprocess distressing experiences, and increase self-awareness.
Accepting New Clients. Night and weekend appointment(s) available. Dr Herring was was raised on the North Shore of Oahu. It is her true belief that, with support, we are capable of creating the change that we wish to see in our lives. It takes courage to seek help during life's difficult moments. If you are feeling lost, confused, neglected, or overwhelmed with stress, addiction, loss/grief, trauma or fear of the unknown, it is my role is to walk along with you in this journey to guide and navigate through life stressors, reprocess distressing experiences, and increase self-awareness.
I specialize in high-conflict relationships and emotional abuse recovery, with 20 years of clinical experience helping individuals and couples navigate crisis and long-term change.
Fascinated by all things brain related, I am a BCIA Certified Neurofeedback Clinician. I am passionate about couples work and have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I specialize in healing long held emotional wounds, resolving family and relationship issues, as well as teaching you strategies to cope with life's stressors.
I specialize in high-conflict relationships and emotional abuse recovery, with 20 years of clinical experience helping individuals and couples navigate crisis and long-term change.
Fascinated by all things brain related, I am a BCIA Certified Neurofeedback Clinician. I am passionate about couples work and have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I specialize in healing long held emotional wounds, resolving family and relationship issues, as well as teaching you strategies to cope with life's stressors.
My primary area of specialty is working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence in both childhood and adulthood, but I have worked with a variety of trauma backgrounds.
I am EMDR trained and IFS Level One Trained and use these as primary along with somatic work and DBT. I believe all these methods are helpful in reducing the impacts of trauma. We will work collaboratively, tailoring our treatment plan to your goals. I love working with my clients and feel honored to be part of this scary, vulnerable, and difficult journey!
My primary area of specialty is working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence in both childhood and adulthood, but I have worked with a variety of trauma backgrounds.
I am EMDR trained and IFS Level One Trained and use these as primary along with somatic work and DBT. I believe all these methods are helpful in reducing the impacts of trauma. We will work collaboratively, tailoring our treatment plan to your goals. I love working with my clients and feel honored to be part of this scary, vulnerable, and difficult journey!
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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.


