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

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.

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.

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.

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 have worked with adults and children who have experienced domestic or intimate partner violence. I take a compassionate, non-judgmental stance in order to support individuals with being able to talk about the impact of abuse and trauma in their lives, as well as provide them with concrete tools to feel more in control of their emotions. I have also worked with individuals on working towards having healthy dynamics in their current and future relationships.

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 have experience working with multiply marginalized persons who are experiencing Intimate Partner Violence and/or Domestic Violence.

I am deeply committed to helping clients who have experienced domestic violence and abuse. There is no judgment here just support. With years of experience in this area, including writing my thesis on helping individuals in abusive relationships, I understand how important it is to have someone who truly gets it. If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, I'm here to help you figure things out. Reach out when you're ready.

I have worked at a domestic violence agency for over seven years providing advocacy-based counseling, safety planning and crisis intervention, facilitating support groups and therapy processing groups and providing individual therapy to adult survivors of intimate partner violence. I use a survivor-driven and DV-informed approach, and have trained other mental health providers on how to use this approach.

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 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 nearly two years of experience working with victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. I come from a place of empathy and understanding to assist clients in exploring options in a nonjudgmental, person-centered manner. Issues of IPV and sexual assault are not always easily navigated and I take care and caution to ensure trauma informed practice to avoid further pain and hurt.

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.