Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence

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.

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.

Intimate Partner violence can be confusing, like a fog or a continuing swirling merry go round you can't quite get off. It can be hard to know if what you are experiencing is indeed abuse and even more complicated to figure out what to do. This isn

I am certified and I specialize in treating Domestic Violence survivors and Client's who are currently involved in domestic violence situations. We will provide support and the necessary tools for you to leave and stay safe depending on your current situation.

Domestic violence is often misunderstood as strictly physical violence against one's partner. But it is much more complicated than that. Emotional abuse, verbal abuse, financial abuse, gaslighting, control, and manipulation are too often not considered in domestic or intimate partner violence. I have experience with all of these forms of abuse and understand the complexity and difficulty of these relationships.

I have received extensive training in treating the effects of domestic violence in adults, teens and children. I continue to work primarily with clients who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence in various capacities throughout their lives. I also work with adult survivors of domestic violence and their children together to help establish healthy healing dynamics after the family has left an abusive dynamic.

In my prior career, I gained experience advocating for survivors of domestic or intimate partner violence and helping these clients to navigate complex systems from divorce, to immigration, to child custody and support.

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

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.

Domestic Violence is unfortunately very common. It has its own psychological effects and patterns. If you are a Survivor of DV, it's crucial that your therapist not blame you for the abuse. It's imperative that your counselor be able to Safety Plan with you and to support you in your choices. As someone who specializes in treating victims/Survivors of Domestic Violence, I honor my clients' narratives and respect that they know their situation better than anyone else does.

I have been working with those experiencing domestic violence since I started work as a therapist. I have received extensive training and have many hours of experience supporting those who are currently in, thinking about leaving, leaving, or have already left, unhealthy relationships. I hold a stance of non judgmental support as you contemplate whether to stay in your relationship-- a choice only you can make. I help connect you to resources when and if you're ready to leave.

I have used Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy successfully in working with victims of domestic violence.

Survivors of domestic violence or intimate partner violence often suffer with PTSD and anxiety symptoms. Utilizing a combination of EMDR therapy, parts work and psychotherapy I treat the individual and walk their healing journey along with them.

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.

Throughout my education, I have focused on domestic violence and it's impact. I have dedicated a majority of my education researching and understanding the complexities of intimate partner abuse and its effects, as well as how to help victims become survivors. In order to help victims of abuse, it is important that we create a safe and nonjudgmental environment for them so they can feel comfortable in opening up about their situation.

I have been the Domestic Violence counselor for the local Women's Shelter for over five years. My approach is from a trauma informed, person-centered, cognitive-behavioral foundation.

Before choosing to become a therapist, I volunteered at a local DV agency, but always wanted to do more. I completed the 40-hour DV advocate training, provided childcare at the DV shelter, and volunteered on a DV hotline. As a therapist, I have worked in a DV agency, facilitating groups and counseling individuals and families affected by intimate partner violence. I also facilitate community outreach efforts of a DV agency as a volunteer.