Domestic Abuse Therapists in Colorado Springs, CO
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My areas of expertise include: Women's Issues, Divorce and Coparenting, Stage of Life Issues, Complex Trauma and abuse recovery.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or simply feel stuck in a cycle of negative emotions? Perhaps you are struggling with the challenges of complex trauma or divorce and coparenting. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am passionate about supporting people to navigate life's transitions and rediscover their strength and resilience. I conveniently offer therapy sessions via telehealth, allowing you to receive support from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
My areas of expertise include: Women's Issues, Divorce and Coparenting, Stage of Life Issues, Complex Trauma and abuse recovery.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or simply feel stuck in a cycle of negative emotions? Perhaps you are struggling with the challenges of complex trauma or divorce and coparenting. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am passionate about supporting people to navigate life's transitions and rediscover their strength and resilience. I conveniently offer therapy sessions via telehealth, allowing you to receive support from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
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Casey K Boniface
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Much of my background is in working with people who have experienced sexual trauma and/or intimate partner violence, women’s issues, anxiety, depression, navigating life transitions as well as working with the LGBTQ+ community.
It can be intimidating to enter (or re-enter) therapy with someone new, and face areas of our lives that we’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, shameful, stressed, or fearful about. My approach is client-centered, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I will collaborate with you to provide effective tools for coping in the present, opportunities to safely explore the past, and to build hope, satisfaction, and joy for your future. I value working with clients facing all kinds of difficulties, from everyday stressors to larger concerns.
Much of my background is in working with people who have experienced sexual trauma and/or intimate partner violence, women’s issues, anxiety, depression, navigating life transitions as well as working with the LGBTQ+ community.
It can be intimidating to enter (or re-enter) therapy with someone new, and face areas of our lives that we’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, shameful, stressed, or fearful about. My approach is client-centered, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I will collaborate with you to provide effective tools for coping in the present, opportunities to safely explore the past, and to build hope, satisfaction, and joy for your future. I value working with clients facing all kinds of difficulties, from everyday stressors to larger concerns.
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Are you tried of feeling like you don’t have any control in life? Are you tired of worrying and anticipating the worse? Sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and other traumatic experiences impact us for a lifetime. The experience often leaves us feeling confused, doubtful, anxious, sad, and worthless. These traumatic experiences can shake the very core of our being, impact our relationships, and make us wonder how to move on and live fulfilling lives. Sometimes these horrible things make us feel lost and stuck in life.
Are you tried of feeling like you don’t have any control in life? Are you tired of worrying and anticipating the worse? Sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and other traumatic experiences impact us for a lifetime. The experience often leaves us feeling confused, doubtful, anxious, sad, and worthless. These traumatic experiences can shake the very core of our being, impact our relationships, and make us wonder how to move on and live fulfilling lives. Sometimes these horrible things make us feel lost and stuck in life.
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Haley Colchin
Licensed Social Worker, LSW, ITSCO, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
My focus is on providing support and guidance to adolescents, individuals dealing with domestic abuse, and those navigating challenges within the school environment.
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with individuals of all ages and addressing a wide range of issues. My therapeutic approach is rooted in a non-judgmental model, with a primary focus on assisting clients in achieving acceptance, fulfillment, happiness, and overall well-being in their lives.
My focus is on providing support and guidance to adolescents, individuals dealing with domestic abuse, and those navigating challenges within the school environment.
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with individuals of all ages and addressing a wide range of issues. My therapeutic approach is rooted in a non-judgmental model, with a primary focus on assisting clients in achieving acceptance, fulfillment, happiness, and overall well-being in their lives.
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I provide support to clients facing issues such as intimate partner violence, narcissistic relationships, codependency, emotional abuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Are you struggling? Life may feel overwhelming, but it doesn't need to. Our thoughts can impact our beliefs, feelings and behaviors. This can lead to repetitive patterns, experiences of worry and stress affecting how we feel and the quality of our relationships. It is important that you have a safe, nurturing and nonjudgmental space to talk. I’m here to listen. I take a collaborative approach with helping you create goals in therapy. You are the expert on your own life. You have everything you need to heal and thrive.
I provide support to clients facing issues such as intimate partner violence, narcissistic relationships, codependency, emotional abuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Are you struggling? Life may feel overwhelming, but it doesn't need to. Our thoughts can impact our beliefs, feelings and behaviors. This can lead to repetitive patterns, experiences of worry and stress affecting how we feel and the quality of our relationships. It is important that you have a safe, nurturing and nonjudgmental space to talk. I’m here to listen. I take a collaborative approach with helping you create goals in therapy. You are the expert on your own life. You have everything you need to heal and thrive.
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While I am open to serving a variety of clients, I have focused experience in the realm of intimate partner violence, family violence, and sexual assault.
I specialize in working with teens, adolescents, and adults (age 10+) in healing from past trauma and/or coping with daily life stressors. I enjoy supporting clients in processing their trauma, self-esteem growth, social skills training, implementation of boundaries, and psycho-education. I am proud to stand as an ally and supporter to all who come through my doors, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender expression, ability, sexual orientation, or military status.
While I am open to serving a variety of clients, I have focused experience in the realm of intimate partner violence, family violence, and sexual assault.
I specialize in working with teens, adolescents, and adults (age 10+) in healing from past trauma and/or coping with daily life stressors. I enjoy supporting clients in processing their trauma, self-esteem growth, social skills training, implementation of boundaries, and psycho-education. I am proud to stand as an ally and supporter to all who come through my doors, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender expression, ability, sexual orientation, or military status.
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Nicholas Craig Pisano
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
I work best with clients who have suffered some form of trauma, have issues with their family, issues with abuse and military members/veterans and the issues they face.
I work best with clients who have suffered some form of trauma, have issues with their family, issues with abuse and military members/veterans and the issues they face.
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Kirsten Elizabeth Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80918 (Online Only)
Trauma can strike anyone at any time, leaving both visible and invisible scars. If you're seeking a companion to support your journey from hurt to healing, I am here for you. I can guide you on your path, explain how trauma affects the brain, and show you methods to overcome it. My expertise encompasses various forms of trauma, including childhood abuse, religious trauma, medical trauma, shaming, single-event trauma, and trauma from past therapy, as well as managing anger, self-harm, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. I am an ally of the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Trauma can strike anyone at any time, leaving both visible and invisible scars. If you're seeking a companion to support your journey from hurt to healing, I am here for you. I can guide you on your path, explain how trauma affects the brain, and show you methods to overcome it. My expertise encompasses various forms of trauma, including childhood abuse, religious trauma, medical trauma, shaming, single-event trauma, and trauma from past therapy, as well as managing anger, self-harm, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. I am an ally of the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
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Jordan Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
At Rock Your Family, my team and I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families work through challenging issues in their communication and in their interpersonal dynamics. We also are dedicated to helping our clients overcome major issues such as: infidelity, domestic violence, past traumas, abuse, addictions, etc. We have a caring and professional team of licensed and certified counselors that specialize in emotional issues, relationship problems, and clinical disorders.
At Rock Your Family, my team and I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families work through challenging issues in their communication and in their interpersonal dynamics. We also are dedicated to helping our clients overcome major issues such as: infidelity, domestic violence, past traumas, abuse, addictions, etc. We have a caring and professional team of licensed and certified counselors that specialize in emotional issues, relationship problems, and clinical disorders.
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Stephanie Hill Professional Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
My experience as a counselor began in 2005, and includes extensive treatment of Trauma, Complex PTSD, Interpersonal & sexual violence/abuse, Codependency, Difficulties with anger, Eating disorders/Addictions, Men's issues.
As a relational person, I believe that my connection with a client is an honor. I see pain as an unavoidable part of the human experience, but believe that suffering is optional. No matter your story, I hold hope that freedom and peace are possible. I believe there isn't a person you couldn't love if you understood their story. If you are struggling with the impact of childhood or recent trauma in your life, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, anger, eating disorders, attachment and intimacy difficulties, or recovery from narcissistic abuse; and don't mind a person walking alongside you, I'd love to meet you.
My experience as a counselor began in 2005, and includes extensive treatment of Trauma, Complex PTSD, Interpersonal & sexual violence/abuse, Codependency, Difficulties with anger, Eating disorders/Addictions, Men's issues.
As a relational person, I believe that my connection with a client is an honor. I see pain as an unavoidable part of the human experience, but believe that suffering is optional. No matter your story, I hold hope that freedom and peace are possible. I believe there isn't a person you couldn't love if you understood their story. If you are struggling with the impact of childhood or recent trauma in your life, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, anger, eating disorders, attachment and intimacy difficulties, or recovery from narcissistic abuse; and don't mind a person walking alongside you, I'd love to meet you.
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River Hansen, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR, Couples, Trauma
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
My specialties: Trauma Recovery (I am a level 2 trained EMDR specialist), Abuse Recovery (including childhood, sexual and domestic violence), I counsel couples, as well as mother/daughter relationships, parent/child, siblings.
Deciding to go into therapy is not an easy decision and equally important is finding the right therapist. For this reason, I offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation so that we meet and so that you can assess if I am the therapist for you. With over 24 years experience in private practice, I would be happy to assist you in this process. I am an attentive, empathetic and caring counselor. I also counsel via Psychology Today VIDEO sessions, as well as phone for those who cannot come into my office. Please call for a meet and greet.
My specialties: Trauma Recovery (I am a level 2 trained EMDR specialist), Abuse Recovery (including childhood, sexual and domestic violence), I counsel couples, as well as mother/daughter relationships, parent/child, siblings.
Deciding to go into therapy is not an easy decision and equally important is finding the right therapist. For this reason, I offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation so that we meet and so that you can assess if I am the therapist for you. With over 24 years experience in private practice, I would be happy to assist you in this process. I am an attentive, empathetic and caring counselor. I also counsel via Psychology Today VIDEO sessions, as well as phone for those who cannot come into my office. Please call for a meet and greet.
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Candace Eritano Richey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MCJ, MA, LPC, NCC, LAC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (Online Only)
As a former victim advocate with Colorado Springs Police Department, I have a deep passion for helping victims of crime regain their power and find their center. It is through my work with law enforcement and victims of crime that I have gained a deep understanding into the dynamics of trauma, vicarious trauma, secondary trauma, and repercussions of untreated PTSD. It has also been my experience that the vast majority of addictions stem from untreated and unaddressed adverse life experiences that are inherently trauma related.
As a former victim advocate with Colorado Springs Police Department, I have a deep passion for helping victims of crime regain their power and find their center. It is through my work with law enforcement and victims of crime that I have gained a deep understanding into the dynamics of trauma, vicarious trauma, secondary trauma, and repercussions of untreated PTSD. It has also been my experience that the vast majority of addictions stem from untreated and unaddressed adverse life experiences that are inherently trauma related.
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Creative Hope Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ATR-BC, RPT- S, CPCS
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
We work with child, adolescents, adults & families with a range of problems from anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, parenting, parent-child relational and attachment issues, co-parenting, grief & loss, adoption issues, ADHD, family conflict, stress & dissociative disorders.
We have openings! Our team is dedicated to serving others. Many people find themselves feeling overwhelmed at some point in their lives. We are here to listen, offer hope, and walk through difficult times with you. We can work together to set achievable goals, gain insight, and work towards healing. We provide our clients with a safe, playful, creative and homey environment, where you can gain an outside perspective, additional support, or just someone to listen. Making the call takes courage and is the first step in the process.
We work with child, adolescents, adults & families with a range of problems from anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, parenting, parent-child relational and attachment issues, co-parenting, grief & loss, adoption issues, ADHD, family conflict, stress & dissociative disorders.
We have openings! Our team is dedicated to serving others. Many people find themselves feeling overwhelmed at some point in their lives. We are here to listen, offer hope, and walk through difficult times with you. We can work together to set achievable goals, gain insight, and work towards healing. We provide our clients with a safe, playful, creative and homey environment, where you can gain an outside perspective, additional support, or just someone to listen. Making the call takes courage and is the first step in the process.
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Cathrin Moeller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80906 (Online Only)
Cathrin has worked in a plethora of settings, including an inpatient crisis hospital, with military families, career counseling, and for a non-profit in a sexual abuse trauma treatment program. She specializes in Military Culture, Blended Families, Divorce, and Addiction. Oftentimes, the past which shaped us, is now keeping us stuck. Cathrin works with you to find your “stuck points” and explore how to get them unstuck at a pace comfortable to you. Cathrin’s life passion is helping others discover their own. She strives to help clients find their own purpose and passion for life, whatever that may be.
Cathrin has worked in a plethora of settings, including an inpatient crisis hospital, with military families, career counseling, and for a non-profit in a sexual abuse trauma treatment program. She specializes in Military Culture, Blended Families, Divorce, and Addiction. Oftentimes, the past which shaped us, is now keeping us stuck. Cathrin works with you to find your “stuck points” and explore how to get them unstuck at a pace comfortable to you. Cathrin’s life passion is helping others discover their own. She strives to help clients find their own purpose and passion for life, whatever that may be.
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Marina M Mayberry
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Specialties include: premarital, adult/child relationships, foster care/adoption, infertility, depression, ADD/ADHD, anger, forgiveness, parenting, step-family issues, divorce recovery, family issues, finances, post-abortion, singleness, women’s issues, teenagers, past trauma/abuse, aging parents, grief, career, mid-life & wives of porn addicts.
Are you searching for hope, healing, peace or direction in your life? Are you struggling in your relationships? Marina Mayberry will help you find help and answers to your life's challenges.
Specialties include: premarital, adult/child relationships, foster care/adoption, infertility, depression, ADD/ADHD, anger, forgiveness, parenting, step-family issues, divorce recovery, family issues, finances, post-abortion, singleness, women’s issues, teenagers, past trauma/abuse, aging parents, grief, career, mid-life & wives of porn addicts.
Are you searching for hope, healing, peace or direction in your life? Are you struggling in your relationships? Marina Mayberry will help you find help and answers to your life's challenges.
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My passion lies in working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Hola! Are you looking for a mental health counselor who truly understands the complexities of navigating cultural identity and personal challenges? As a bilingual (Spanish) Latina immigrant counselor, I bring a deep awareness and validation of the intersectionalities that shape our experiences. I am dedicated to supporting immigrants and first- and second-generation individuals in integrating their cultural heritage into their healing journey.
My passion lies in working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Hola! Are you looking for a mental health counselor who truly understands the complexities of navigating cultural identity and personal challenges? As a bilingual (Spanish) Latina immigrant counselor, I bring a deep awareness and validation of the intersectionalities that shape our experiences. I am dedicated to supporting immigrants and first- and second-generation individuals in integrating their cultural heritage into their healing journey.
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We seek to help individuals, couples and families grow stronger and closer, resolve conflict, improve communication, enhance their mood, overcome abuse, and heal from trauma or loss. We work from a dynamic, holistic, experiential, and cognitive perspective to serve the whole person, as well as their relationships. We unconditionally love and accept every person and help them grow in mutual love and respect of both themselves and their loves ones.
We seek to help individuals, couples and families grow stronger and closer, resolve conflict, improve communication, enhance their mood, overcome abuse, and heal from trauma or loss. We work from a dynamic, holistic, experiential, and cognitive perspective to serve the whole person, as well as their relationships. We unconditionally love and accept every person and help them grow in mutual love and respect of both themselves and their loves ones.
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Rosanne Morin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MCC, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
My passion is working with women and couples in transition, those struggling with relationships, self-esteem, abuse, military life, or emotional pain.
Life is sometimes a struggle but you are not alone. Just by reading this, you have taken the most difficult step--reaching out. Whatever your struggle--a difficult relationship, loss or change, painful memories, or you're not sure--I can help. Are you feeling sad, angry, overwhelmed, or powerless? Perhaps low self-esteem, anxiety, addiction, depression, or fear block you from moving forward. My focus is to provide a safe place to be heard, understood, and supported. We will work together to find answers, direction, and peace. My own healing journey shapes my approach with compassion, empathy, and insights--all without judgment.
My passion is working with women and couples in transition, those struggling with relationships, self-esteem, abuse, military life, or emotional pain.
Life is sometimes a struggle but you are not alone. Just by reading this, you have taken the most difficult step--reaching out. Whatever your struggle--a difficult relationship, loss or change, painful memories, or you're not sure--I can help. Are you feeling sad, angry, overwhelmed, or powerless? Perhaps low self-esteem, anxiety, addiction, depression, or fear block you from moving forward. My focus is to provide a safe place to be heard, understood, and supported. We will work together to find answers, direction, and peace. My own healing journey shapes my approach with compassion, empathy, and insights--all without judgment.
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Michele Legette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Specialties include: Crisis Intervention, Abuse, Grief, Body Image issues, Family counseling, Couples, and Groups.
Michele holds credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience. She graduated from University of Denver with a B.A. in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work. She has worked both in private practice and within the school system settings. She has been a school social worker for 28 years.
Specialties include: Crisis Intervention, Abuse, Grief, Body Image issues, Family counseling, Couples, and Groups.
Michele holds credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience. She graduated from University of Denver with a B.A. in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work. She has worked both in private practice and within the school system settings. She has been a school social worker for 28 years.
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Patricia (Trish) Kottaridis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
While open to a range of issues, I feel I connect particularly well with adolescents or adults who have experienced trauma, different types of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and are struggling with behavioral issues, substance use, self-harm, depression, anxiety, or PTSD. I want to help clients explore the parts of themself they try to hide away, address the pain they carry, and in working towards healing, gain back those pieces of who they are.
While open to a range of issues, I feel I connect particularly well with adolescents or adults who have experienced trauma, different types of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and are struggling with behavioral issues, substance use, self-harm, depression, anxiety, or PTSD. I want to help clients explore the parts of themself they try to hide away, address the pain they carry, and in working towards healing, gain back those pieces of who they are.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
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.