Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence

I have about a decade's experience in working with folks experiencing DV or partner violence. Beginning with my internship during my Master-level work, my experience in this area has ranged widely by gender and has been primarily community-based work. My understanding of DV is led by an anti-oppression lens and has deeply influenced the way I practice today.

I have extensive experience working with domestic violence survivors, providing trauma-informed care and support to help them navigate the complexities of their experiences. My approach is centered on safety, empowerment, and long-term healing to promote a life-free from abuse. You deserve to feel safe with the person you love.

Not sure if your relationship is healthy? I can support clients who are current in or recently out of an abusive relationship. I provide clients with support and education on dynamics of domestic violence, warning signs, safety planning, and healthy relationships. I can provide specialized support on dealing with technology abuse.

I am an IPV/DV survivor. I went to support groups at a DV advocacy agency, and I loved the experience so much, that a few years later, I returned to the agency to run the groups as a volunteer. This inspired me to become a therapist, and now I counsel IPV/DV survivors and run counseling support groups. I help people understand what happened, and empower people to find their self-esteem to move forward. I wrote an educational memoir about my experience that is available on my website.

Getting hurt by someone you’ve cared for is especially painful. While the physical traumas can be scary as hell, the emotional traumas can take a lot more work to heal. When I work with domestic violence survivors certain themes come up over and over again. Survivors often wonder if something’s wrong with them, why this person hurt them and why they might still care for them. These are complex questions worthy of exploration. Through a multi-modal approach that infuses relational, experiential and body-oriented approaches I help clients overcome trauma, create healthy boundaries, increase resilience, reclaim their sense of self and create the lives they wish to lead.

I began my work at Peace Over Violence, a non profit organization that offered free services including therapy, crisis intervention, legal services, and more to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. My training there educated me on the legal aspects of both, and how to best emotionally support populations who are hoping to escape, have escaped, or have long been out of abusive dynamics.

I have 15 years working with survivors of domestic violence and IPV. I am very passionate about empowering individuals who are either in an abusive relationship or are trying to leave one. Abuse comes in all forms and does not discriminate based on race, gender identity, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status. Everyone is entitled to be supported by a professional with the skills necessary to navigate such a delicate yet volatile situation.

I am a certified domestic violence counselor for the state of Connecticut. I worked with the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence as a safe house advocate for 10 years and have gone through extensive trainings to support survivors of domestic violence. I also have court experience and have been in roles as a state victim advocate helping victims/survivors of domestic violence navigate these difficult systems.

I have extensive experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual violence, in both the hospital and emergency shelter settings. Whether you are still experiencing violence or have been out of the situation for many years, I would love to provide you with the support you are looking for. I believe that my clients are the experts of their own lives and should be in control of every aspect of their therapy experience.

I have extensive experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual violence, in both the hospital and emergency shelter settings. Whether you are still experiencing violence or have been out of the situation for many years, I would love to provide you with the support you are looking for. I believe that my clients are the experts of their own lives and should be in control of every aspect of their therapy experience.

As a therapist, I address domestic violence by providing a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their experiences. I offer support through trauma-informed care, helping clients build coping strategies, and develop safety plans. I also work on empowering clients, enhancing self-esteem, and connecting them with resources for legal and social support. Collaborating closely with other professionals ensures a comprehensive approach to their healing and safety.

My journey in public/community mental health truly began when I started volunteering on the crisis line at W.O.M.A.N., Inc., an organization serving survivors of domestic violence. I found a calling there & developed skills in counseling, support group facilitation, crisis response, & safety planning. My value for client self-determination & empowerment blossomed here & I continue to bring these lessons to my work in supporting people who are recovering from unhealthy & abusive relationships.

I work mainly with helping clients recognize emotional & psychological abuse (which can be difficult to acknowledge or pinpoint), in past or present relationships, and explore concepts such as self-worth, values, & intuition in order to discover agency, self-love, &/or empowerment. This can be helpful in understanding the cycle of violence, seeing warning signs, and how words can shift into physical violence.

Survivors of intimate partner violence often experience deep, relational trauma. This can lead to significant anxiety and self doubt, making it hard to trust yourself and your gut/instincts. When this happens, attempts to protect ourselves can sometimes make us more vulnerable. I can help you understand your experiences, your responses, and learn to trust yourself again.

I have extensive experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual violence, in both the hospital and emergency shelter settings. Whether you are still experiencing violence or have been out of the situation for many years, I would love to provide you with the support you are looking for. I believe that my clients are the experts of their own lives and should be in control of every aspect of their therapy experience.

I am a qualified domestic violence prevention group facilitator with eight months experience co-facilitating domestic violence prevention groups.

I have a profound passion and connection to the area intimate partner violence and have provided supportive services on an individual basis to women who have been victimized as well as men in a group setting who have expressed aggression in their intimate relationships.

Violence takes many forms. Some adults have experienced violence in their childhood home, within romantic relationships, or have experienced some form of assault in their lives. My path into mental health began 20 years ago supporting survivors navigate the court system. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional I use a Trauma Informed approach with all of my clients, ensuring that I don't trigger or re-traumatize as we process the past and allow you to leave the pain behind.

I have been supporting the survivors of violent acts since I was an undergrad in college. Since 2007 I have been an advocate for those who most often feel voiceless. It is so important to provide a safe place for survivors to share their story, find safety and work to rebuild their life. I use a variety of tools to help you combat trauma and increase safety.