Domestic Abuse Therapists in Texas
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Donna Amtsberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, Equine, Therapy
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brookside Village, TX 77581
With over 30 years of family violence and human trafficking experience, I have assisted individuals challenged by the worst of relationship issues; physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
My focus is restoring healthy relationships with individuals experiencing conflict within their family, workplace, or social group. I am comfortable with having "hard" conversations. We all want to belong and feel as though we contribute to the health and happiness of ourselves and those around us. Traumatic events block us from moving forward in a meaningful way. Focusing on increasing one's sense of self and understanding why we become stuck in unhealthy thinking patterns is my specialty. I will partner with you to explore your experiences and create new, healthy pathways of thinking and living.
With over 30 years of family violence and human trafficking experience, I have assisted individuals challenged by the worst of relationship issues; physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
My focus is restoring healthy relationships with individuals experiencing conflict within their family, workplace, or social group. I am comfortable with having "hard" conversations. We all want to belong and feel as though we contribute to the health and happiness of ourselves and those around us. Traumatic events block us from moving forward in a meaningful way. Focusing on increasing one's sense of self and understanding why we become stuck in unhealthy thinking patterns is my specialty. I will partner with you to explore your experiences and create new, healthy pathways of thinking and living.
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Areas of specialization include premarital, marriage, divorce intervention, pornography and/or sex addiction, intimate partner violence, communication, conflict resolution, trauma, grief/loss.
I graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with degrees in Christian education and Biblical counseling. I believe that all people should be treated with dignity, grace, and mercy, and that everyone struggles with the basic building blocks of society: relationships. My work is focused on individuals, married couples, families, employees, and small groups.
Areas of specialization include premarital, marriage, divorce intervention, pornography and/or sex addiction, intimate partner violence, communication, conflict resolution, trauma, grief/loss.
I graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with degrees in Christian education and Biblical counseling. I believe that all people should be treated with dignity, grace, and mercy, and that everyone struggles with the basic building blocks of society: relationships. My work is focused on individuals, married couples, families, employees, and small groups.
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Nicole Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (Online Only)
I specialize as a trauma therapist, specifically working with clients with domestic violence, sexual assault and other trauma history.
My ideal client is any person wanting to work on themselves, regardless of what brought you here. Most of my clients have a goal of feeling in control of themselves and their lives.
I specialize as a trauma therapist, specifically working with clients with domestic violence, sexual assault and other trauma history.
My ideal client is any person wanting to work on themselves, regardless of what brought you here. Most of my clients have a goal of feeling in control of themselves and their lives.
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Amanda Almendarez is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 4 years of experience in clinical mental health. Amanda has experience in both private practice and agencies. She is passionate about helping adults and adolescents take steps to stop simply surviving and begin thriving in life. Amanda specializes in trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, grief/loss, depression, and anxiety. She also has experience with personality disorders, life transitions, and stress management. Amanda received her Master’s in Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Amanda Almendarez is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 4 years of experience in clinical mental health. Amanda has experience in both private practice and agencies. She is passionate about helping adults and adolescents take steps to stop simply surviving and begin thriving in life. Amanda specializes in trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, grief/loss, depression, and anxiety. She also has experience with personality disorders, life transitions, and stress management. Amanda received her Master’s in Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
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Trendolyn Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in the mental health field for 15 years. She has worked with individuals with a variety of mental health disorders such as major depressive disorder, bipolar I disorder, borderline personality disorder, dissociative identity disorder, schizophrenia, and ADHD, as well as anxiety, trauma-related issues, and grief. Trendolyn works with victims of narcissistic abuse in childhood and domestic violence. She personally works hard to help clients discover more about themselves. Her goal is to help encourage and guide individuals to succeed and grow in their daily lives.
Trendolyn Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in the mental health field for 15 years. She has worked with individuals with a variety of mental health disorders such as major depressive disorder, bipolar I disorder, borderline personality disorder, dissociative identity disorder, schizophrenia, and ADHD, as well as anxiety, trauma-related issues, and grief. Trendolyn works with victims of narcissistic abuse in childhood and domestic violence. She personally works hard to help clients discover more about themselves. Her goal is to help encourage and guide individuals to succeed and grow in their daily lives.
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I want to applaud you for taking a brave step as you have decided to explore your therapy options. My approach to the therapeutic process is one that is down to earth, direct, and compassionate in nature. I would love to help you explore and heal from your trauma whether it be lack of attachment or mental/ emotional abuse. Or are you looking to create a more meaningful and healthy relationship with your spouse/ partner, then let’s get started on your journey to freedom and wholeness.
I want to applaud you for taking a brave step as you have decided to explore your therapy options. My approach to the therapeutic process is one that is down to earth, direct, and compassionate in nature. I would love to help you explore and heal from your trauma whether it be lack of attachment or mental/ emotional abuse. Or are you looking to create a more meaningful and healthy relationship with your spouse/ partner, then let’s get started on your journey to freedom and wholeness.
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You are important. You matter. Your feelings matter. Your voice matters. Your story matters. Your life matters. Always. I hold this to be an absolute truth with every client I've met. I want my clients to feel safe, accepted, & understood as they seek growth & healing in their lives. I believe growth & healing can be a very enjoyable process. I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, all forms of abuse (manipulation, physical abuse, sexual abuse, controlling relationships, human trafficking, abuse in the workplace, abusive familial relationships, dating relationships, etc.), & setting & enforcing boundaries.
You are important. You matter. Your feelings matter. Your voice matters. Your story matters. Your life matters. Always. I hold this to be an absolute truth with every client I've met. I want my clients to feel safe, accepted, & understood as they seek growth & healing in their lives. I believe growth & healing can be a very enjoyable process. I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, all forms of abuse (manipulation, physical abuse, sexual abuse, controlling relationships, human trafficking, abuse in the workplace, abusive familial relationships, dating relationships, etc.), & setting & enforcing boundaries.
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Keller Child and Family Therapy
LPC Associate, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Keller, TX 76248
In my most recent experience, I have worked in both individual and group settings to support victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Hi there, my name is Lauren Mayberry! I am LPC Associate 89101 in the state of Texas, and I am supervised by Mariah J. Tailleur, LPC Supervisor 66631. At the University of North Texas, I received both my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2019 and my Master’s degree in Counseling in 2022. I have spent the last 4 years serving children 10+, teens and adults regarding a multitude of concerns.
In my most recent experience, I have worked in both individual and group settings to support victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Hi there, my name is Lauren Mayberry! I am LPC Associate 89101 in the state of Texas, and I am supervised by Mariah J. Tailleur, LPC Supervisor 66631. At the University of North Texas, I received both my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2019 and my Master’s degree in Counseling in 2022. I have spent the last 4 years serving children 10+, teens and adults regarding a multitude of concerns.
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Shero Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, EdD, LPC-A, CMIP, CGP, CTP
Verified Verified
Grand Prairie, TX 75054 (Online Only)
I have a heart for domestic violence survivors.
Welcome to Shero Counseling and Wellness! My name is Dr. Jeannita Bussle. I am passionate about helping women and teen girls overcome trauma, heal their minds and experience true peace. I believe a healthy inner self is a healed inner self.
I have a heart for domestic violence survivors.
Welcome to Shero Counseling and Wellness! My name is Dr. Jeannita Bussle. I am passionate about helping women and teen girls overcome trauma, heal their minds and experience true peace. I believe a healthy inner self is a healed inner self.
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Dr. Betsy Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irving, TX 75062
I believe that regardless of where you've been, what you've done, or where you are now, you inherently have value and worth. My mission is to help you see your inherent worth, and to journey along a path in which we can discover the authentic you. My speciality is young adults who are survivors of trauma including, but not limited to, childhood abuse and neglect and sexual abuse. Ultimately, I believe the relationship between therapist and client is the most important thing, so I work to tailor my approach in a way that is unique and best fits each individual client.
I believe that regardless of where you've been, what you've done, or where you are now, you inherently have value and worth. My mission is to help you see your inherent worth, and to journey along a path in which we can discover the authentic you. My speciality is young adults who are survivors of trauma including, but not limited to, childhood abuse and neglect and sexual abuse. Ultimately, I believe the relationship between therapist and client is the most important thing, so I work to tailor my approach in a way that is unique and best fits each individual client.
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Melanie Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
You don't have to handle everything alone. I will work with you as you evaluate your world and the challenges you face. I counsel individuals for issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and family conflicts. I have extensive professional experience related to various forms of domestic violence, including verbal, emotional and psychological abuse. Clients dealing with life transitions, relationship difficulties, and parenting struggles also benefit from therapy. We will work together to help you recognize your strengths and emerge with renewed positivity and hope.
You don't have to handle everything alone. I will work with you as you evaluate your world and the challenges you face. I counsel individuals for issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and family conflicts. I have extensive professional experience related to various forms of domestic violence, including verbal, emotional and psychological abuse. Clients dealing with life transitions, relationship difficulties, and parenting struggles also benefit from therapy. We will work together to help you recognize your strengths and emerge with renewed positivity and hope.
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Adam Jimenez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78705 (Online Only)
My name is Adam Jimenez, and I’m from El Paso, TX. Before becoming a trauma-informed Therapist, I worked as a Legal Assistant, an English Teacher in South Korea, and a Researcher focused on Intimate Partner Violence prevention. These diverse experiences, combined with recent years of therapeutic work, have equipped me to effectively support clients in identifying and addressing behaviors that impact their relationships with themselves and others. My goal is to help you embrace your authenticity, courageously navigate life’s challenges, and grow into the person you aspire to be at this stage of your life.
My name is Adam Jimenez, and I’m from El Paso, TX. Before becoming a trauma-informed Therapist, I worked as a Legal Assistant, an English Teacher in South Korea, and a Researcher focused on Intimate Partner Violence prevention. These diverse experiences, combined with recent years of therapeutic work, have equipped me to effectively support clients in identifying and addressing behaviors that impact their relationships with themselves and others. My goal is to help you embrace your authenticity, courageously navigate life’s challenges, and grow into the person you aspire to be at this stage of your life.
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With over a decade of experience, I provide compassionate therapy with a touch of dark humor. I specialize in complex cases, including LGBT issues, trauma, domestic violence, addiction, porn addiction, avoidant attachment, and personality disorders like borderline and narcissism. My goal is to support you in confronting and resolving deep-rooted challenges once and for all.
With over a decade of experience, I provide compassionate therapy with a touch of dark humor. I specialize in complex cases, including LGBT issues, trauma, domestic violence, addiction, porn addiction, avoidant attachment, and personality disorders like borderline and narcissism. My goal is to support you in confronting and resolving deep-rooted challenges once and for all.
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Lydia K Cain
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78253 (Online Only)
As a counselor, I love helping my clients feel empowered, confident, and helping them make meaning out of their difficult life experiences. I have a passion for helping people heal from traumatic experiences and find ways to cope in order to move on in their journey. I specialize in helping people who have experienced Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Domestic Violence. I have also worked with client's struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.
As a counselor, I love helping my clients feel empowered, confident, and helping them make meaning out of their difficult life experiences. I have a passion for helping people heal from traumatic experiences and find ways to cope in order to move on in their journey. I specialize in helping people who have experienced Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Domestic Violence. I have also worked with client's struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.
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Kimberly Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78724 (Online Only)
Hi there, I’m Kimberly and I am dedicated to helping you connect to yourself and those around you meaningfully. My goal is to support you in navigating through life’s uncertainties, relational challenges, and growth obstacles. With 10 years of experience, I provide trauma-informed care to those who feel their behaviors are not in alignment with their beliefs about themselves. Having primarily worked in the area of domestic and intimate partner violence, I am equipped to help you focus on enhancing relational safety and fulfillment.
Hi there, I’m Kimberly and I am dedicated to helping you connect to yourself and those around you meaningfully. My goal is to support you in navigating through life’s uncertainties, relational challenges, and growth obstacles. With 10 years of experience, I provide trauma-informed care to those who feel their behaviors are not in alignment with their beliefs about themselves. Having primarily worked in the area of domestic and intimate partner violence, I am equipped to help you focus on enhancing relational safety and fulfillment.
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Lacie A Morgan
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75013
Individuals who are involved in domestic abuse and trauma may experience feelings of sadness, loss, isolation, lacking a support system, or problems with their self-esteem. My goal is to help you work through these personal experiences during therapy and provide you with acceptance, warmth, and empathy to help you heal.
Individuals who are involved in domestic abuse and trauma may experience feelings of sadness, loss, isolation, lacking a support system, or problems with their self-esteem. My goal is to help you work through these personal experiences during therapy and provide you with acceptance, warmth, and empathy to help you heal.
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Mirna Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77373 (Online Only)
Mirna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has experience working with couples, families, teens, and children. She uses family systemic approaches, and EMDR to offer a personalized approach to each client. She also has experience working with individuals that have experienced trauma-related events such as domestic violence or sexual assault. With compassion and understanding, she will join you in your unique journey.
Mirna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has experience working with couples, families, teens, and children. She uses family systemic approaches, and EMDR to offer a personalized approach to each client. She also has experience working with individuals that have experienced trauma-related events such as domestic violence or sexual assault. With compassion and understanding, she will join you in your unique journey.
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Hi there, my name is Mary Wilson. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 9 years of clinical experience. My expertise and training are working with adults during significant life transitions, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, grief, perpetrators, and victims of domestic violence. I utilize several theoretical approaches, including Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered, and Jungian. I believe that our journey together will be collaborative and productive when I follow and go at the pace that you want.
Hi there, my name is Mary Wilson. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 9 years of clinical experience. My expertise and training are working with adults during significant life transitions, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, grief, perpetrators, and victims of domestic violence. I utilize several theoretical approaches, including Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered, and Jungian. I believe that our journey together will be collaborative and productive when I follow and go at the pace that you want.
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Deborah Lyon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78258
You may have been thinking about counseling for a long time but have just now gathered your courage to reach out - I understand, it’s not easy. You may know some things need to change but are not sure how, where to begin, or even what you are experiencing. I create a working relationship of safety, trust, and warmth that feels accepting, and non-judgmental, yet also encourages you to explore new ideas, set collaborative goals, and can help you find renewed hope for your future. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in helping people with anxiety, sexual and domestic abuse, and relationship issues. I’m here for YOU!
You may have been thinking about counseling for a long time but have just now gathered your courage to reach out - I understand, it’s not easy. You may know some things need to change but are not sure how, where to begin, or even what you are experiencing. I create a working relationship of safety, trust, and warmth that feels accepting, and non-judgmental, yet also encourages you to explore new ideas, set collaborative goals, and can help you find renewed hope for your future. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in helping people with anxiety, sexual and domestic abuse, and relationship issues. I’m here for YOU!
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I have had the privilege to work with clients dealing with a variety of struggles like depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, relationship issues, self-esteem, domestic/sexual violence, trauma, grief, and loss.
I believe in empowering individuals by helping them reach their full potential through emotional healing and mindful choices. Life can be uncertain, and I am here to support you through those uncertainties by helping you process your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental environment. If you are here today, I am proud of you for being courageous and taking the first big step towards making a change in your life. If you are ready to reach out to me, I would love to walk along with you on your healing journey.
I have had the privilege to work with clients dealing with a variety of struggles like depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, relationship issues, self-esteem, domestic/sexual violence, trauma, grief, and loss.
I believe in empowering individuals by helping them reach their full potential through emotional healing and mindful choices. Life can be uncertain, and I am here to support you through those uncertainties by helping you process your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental environment. If you are here today, I am proud of you for being courageous and taking the first big step towards making a change in your life. If you are ready to reach out to me, I would love to walk along with you on your healing journey.
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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.