Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse, also known as domestic violence, can happen to anyone. Domestic violence can take many forms including emotional, verbal or physical abuse. An abusive relationship can have a huge impact on your life and may affect your self-esteem, cause depression or anxiety, and trigger feelings of guilt, stress or fear. Although it can be tough to admit that you are in an abusive situation, even to yourself, it’s important to recognize it and get help (if you are in immediate danger, call 911). Domestic abuse often becomes worse over time. A qualified mental health professional can help victims of domestic violence to make a plan to safely end the relationship and recover from the trauma they have experienced.
Local experts in Domestic Abuse
Jdeanna Winn (She/Her)
Professional Counselor Associate
MA
I have extensive training in abuse intervention work that informs and helps with my work with abuse survivors. I also have personal experience that lends to my deep understanding of the issues faced for people who have been abused.
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Karen Martinez (she/her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW
I have previous training and experience working as a a domestic violence advocate and sexual assault case manager. My work involved safety planning, community referrals, aiding with protective orders, and court accompaniment.
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Simone Gotter-Nagle (she/her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW
Over the past three years, I have been trained in and have worked with individuals who have or are experiencing interpersonal violence, coercive control, and emotional abuse by an intimate partner. I have worked with individuals at all stages in of the relationship, including living in or ending the relationship, and will meet you wherever you are at as you consider how to move forward.
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Amanda Roberson (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
Domestic abuse is the cruel or violent treatment carried out by one's romantic partner. The abuse can be characterized as psychological, emotional, verbal, sexual, or physical. Abuse by one's partner typically starts with efforts to maintain power and control through manipulation, blame, minimization of one's feelings, and lying. It may amplify to more overt acts of violence over time.
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Kimberly Dudley (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
LMHC, LPC, NCC
Domestic abuse is a relational pattern of emotional and psychological harm in intimate relationships. It can leave behind deep wounds that most people don't see, although the impact of these experiences are evident in the painful memories, anxiety, depression, and self-loathing of the person who was harmed.
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Christopher Pattyn (he/him)
Professional Counselor Associate
MS, NCC
I have received clinical training and experience working with abuse and domestic violence while interning at Allies In Change, where I engaged in individual and group work. I utilize an abuse and DV informed lens in my work, with emphasis on issues of power and control in interpersonal relationships.
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Lindsay Howson (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC
Domestic abuse is confusing and isolating. Whether you are currently in an abusive relationship or you have gotten out of one, I am here to offer a safe environment in which you can heal and grow.
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Alli Santa (she/her/hers)
Professional Counselor Associate
M.A, LPCI
Having left an abusive marriage, I understand the pain that domestic abuse can cause. Domestic abuse can be physically & psychologically damaging as well as traumatizing.
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