Domestic Abuse Therapists in Austin, TX
I’m Brandy Banks, a Licensed Psychologist with 6 years of experience in the mental health field. I’ve worked with adolescents, adults, seniors, and the LGBTQ community to address issues including trauma, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and various personality disorders. My background includes time in private practice as well as inpatient and forensic settings.
I’m Brandy Banks, a Licensed Psychologist with 6 years of experience in the mental health field. I’ve worked with adolescents, adults, seniors, and the LGBTQ community to address issues including trauma, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and various personality disorders. My background includes time in private practice as well as inpatient and forensic settings.
Penny Kruger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
Penny completed her Masters in Social Work at Tulane University in New Orleans. She has been practicing clinical social work for 27 years at all levels of clinical care with a variety of clinical areas including mood disorders, sexual trauma, sexual compulsivity, domestic violence offender treatment, and personality disorders. She is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Radically Open DBT and founded the first adult DBT Intensive Outpatient Program in Austin in 2006. She acted as the Clinical Lead for this program until 2020, training and supervising many of the current DBT clinicians in the Austin area.
Penny completed her Masters in Social Work at Tulane University in New Orleans. She has been practicing clinical social work for 27 years at all levels of clinical care with a variety of clinical areas including mood disorders, sexual trauma, sexual compulsivity, domestic violence offender treatment, and personality disorders. She is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Radically Open DBT and founded the first adult DBT Intensive Outpatient Program in Austin in 2006. She acted as the Clinical Lead for this program until 2020, training and supervising many of the current DBT clinicians in the Austin area.
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.
A Place of Peace Therapeutic Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 73301 (Online Only)
Hello! I am DeEdra Powell LMSW, LCSW licensed in the state Texas. I graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelors in Communication and a Masters Degree in Social Work in 2016. I have spent the last 16 years of my career working with children and families in the child welfare system helping to mend families while treating the individual. I have a wealth of knowledge in issues related to parenting, attachment, substance abuse, trauma and child development.
Hello! I am DeEdra Powell LMSW, LCSW licensed in the state Texas. I graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelors in Communication and a Masters Degree in Social Work in 2016. I have spent the last 16 years of my career working with children and families in the child welfare system helping to mend families while treating the individual. I have a wealth of knowledge in issues related to parenting, attachment, substance abuse, trauma and child development.
Amber Woodson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78705 (Online Only)
Welcome! Is your life not meeting your expectations? You have found the right place for guidance. As a Licensed professional counselor (LPC) with a master's degree in counseling, I provide a safe and supportive virtual space for individuals to navigate life's challenges. I help clients work on achieving a better quality of life. I have experience in helping client's that suffer from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, phobias, trauma, and the effects of domestic abuse. I also support individuals in strengthening their relationships and developing healthy communication patterns.
Welcome! Is your life not meeting your expectations? You have found the right place for guidance. As a Licensed professional counselor (LPC) with a master's degree in counseling, I provide a safe and supportive virtual space for individuals to navigate life's challenges. I help clients work on achieving a better quality of life. I have experience in helping client's that suffer from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, phobias, trauma, and the effects of domestic abuse. I also support individuals in strengthening their relationships and developing healthy communication patterns.
Steffanie Shea Strawbridge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
A few areas that I specialize in are Attachment issues, Adoption, Kinship Care, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Parenting, Behavioral Issues in children, and general Trauma.
I believe that everyone needs someone who will give them a safe, non-judgmental place to work through problems or stresses. I see the role of a therapist as someone who dives into the deep end of your emotions/problems and helps guide you on how to swim your way out. I will be there if you start to drown to help keep your head above water, but I will also help you develop the skills to get out of the deep end and know how to navigate it should you end up there again.
A few areas that I specialize in are Attachment issues, Adoption, Kinship Care, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Parenting, Behavioral Issues in children, and general Trauma.
I believe that everyone needs someone who will give them a safe, non-judgmental place to work through problems or stresses. I see the role of a therapist as someone who dives into the deep end of your emotions/problems and helps guide you on how to swim your way out. I will be there if you start to drown to help keep your head above water, but I will also help you develop the skills to get out of the deep end and know how to navigate it should you end up there again.
Scott D Altamirano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78759 (Online Only)
Due to my past work experiences, I have worked with a wide variety of topics, such as attachment issues, alcohol addiction, weed addiction, sex/porn addiction, issues with fetishes and sexual orientation, anger, domestic violence, and polyamory.
Do you feel like you're failing at your relationships? Feeling burned out at work? Do you have issues with smoking too much, isolating too much, or do you have trouble opening up about feelings? Contact me for non-judgmental therapy so we can slowly start fixing everything, so that we can go back to everyone being happy again.
Due to my past work experiences, I have worked with a wide variety of topics, such as attachment issues, alcohol addiction, weed addiction, sex/porn addiction, issues with fetishes and sexual orientation, anger, domestic violence, and polyamory.
Do you feel like you're failing at your relationships? Feeling burned out at work? Do you have issues with smoking too much, isolating too much, or do you have trouble opening up about feelings? Contact me for non-judgmental therapy so we can slowly start fixing everything, so that we can go back to everyone being happy again.
Due to my past work experiences, I have worked with a wide variety of topics, such as attachment issues, alcohol addiction, weed addiction, sex/porn addiction, issues with fetishes and sexual orientation, anger, domestic violence, and polyamory.
Do you feel like you're failing at your relationships? Feeling burned out at work? Do you have issues with smoking too much, isolating too much, or do you have trouble opening up about feelings? Contact me for non-judgmental therapy so we can slowly start fixing everything, so that we can go back to everyone being happy again.
Due to my past work experiences, I have worked with a wide variety of topics, such as attachment issues, alcohol addiction, weed addiction, sex/porn addiction, issues with fetishes and sexual orientation, anger, domestic violence, and polyamory.
Do you feel like you're failing at your relationships? Feeling burned out at work? Do you have issues with smoking too much, isolating too much, or do you have trouble opening up about feelings? Contact me for non-judgmental therapy so we can slowly start fixing everything, so that we can go back to everyone being happy again.
Due to my past work experiences, I have worked with a wide variety of topics, such as attachment issues, alcohol addiction, weed addiction, sex/porn addiction, issues with fetishes and sexual orientation, anger, domestic violence, and polyamory.
Do you feel like you're failing at your relationships? Feeling burned out at work? Do you have issues with smoking too much, isolating too much, or do you have trouble opening up about feelings? Contact me for non-judgmental therapy so we can slowly start fixing everything, so that we can go back to everyone being happy again.
Due to my past work experiences, I have worked with a wide variety of topics, such as attachment issues, alcohol addiction, weed addiction, sex/porn addiction, issues with fetishes and sexual orientation, anger, domestic violence, and polyamory.
Do you feel like you're failing at your relationships? Feeling burned out at work? Do you have issues with smoking too much, isolating too much, or do you have trouble opening up about feelings? Contact me for non-judgmental therapy so we can slowly start fixing everything, so that we can go back to everyone being happy again.
Nicole Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78731 (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.
Scott D Altamirano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746 (Online Only)
Due to my past work experiences, I have worked with a wide variety of topics, such as attachment issues, alcohol addiction, weed addiction, sex/porn addiction, issues with fetishes and sexual orientation, anger, domestic violence, and polyamory.
Do you feel like you're failing at your relationships? Feeling burned out at work? Do you have issues with smoking too much, isolating too much, or do you have trouble opening up about feelings? Contact me for non-judgmental therapy so we can slowly start fixing everything, so that we can go back to everyone being happy again.
Due to my past work experiences, I have worked with a wide variety of topics, such as attachment issues, alcohol addiction, weed addiction, sex/porn addiction, issues with fetishes and sexual orientation, anger, domestic violence, and polyamory.
Do you feel like you're failing at your relationships? Feeling burned out at work? Do you have issues with smoking too much, isolating too much, or do you have trouble opening up about feelings? Contact me for non-judgmental therapy so we can slowly start fixing everything, so that we can go back to everyone being happy again.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78711 (Online Only)
I have worked primarily with POC and other American Cultural Minority populations, including South Asian survivors of domestic and sexual violence, LGBTQIA+, and many others. As a first generation Tamil-American, I have extensive personal and professional experience with model minority stressors, cultural trauma, immigration abuse, religious abuse and various other struggles common for those that identify as a minority in America. I believe that therapy is meant to be a space of mutual collaboration, to help work towards and help understand those aspects of your life that motivated you to seek guidance.
I have worked primarily with POC and other American Cultural Minority populations, including South Asian survivors of domestic and sexual violence, LGBTQIA+, and many others. As a first generation Tamil-American, I have extensive personal and professional experience with model minority stressors, cultural trauma, immigration abuse, religious abuse and various other struggles common for those that identify as a minority in America. I believe that therapy is meant to be a space of mutual collaboration, to help work towards and help understand those aspects of your life that motivated you to seek guidance.
Emari Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78748 (Online Only)
I have experience working with ages 17+ & adults who present with histories of abuse and trauma, and individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ population.
Whenever we experience interpersonal betrayal or abuse, we often feel as if we have lost a part of ourselves. We can experience a range of feelings such as shame, isolation and have difficulty offering ourselves compassion. After such pain, it can be hard to trust other people again as well as yourself. You may have trouble forming a healthy relationship with yourself and creating deep connections with other people. Together, we can create a space for you to find your voice, discover who you are, and build meaningful experiences again. My approach is to meet you where you are by working from your values and belief system.
I have experience working with ages 17+ & adults who present with histories of abuse and trauma, and individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ population.
Whenever we experience interpersonal betrayal or abuse, we often feel as if we have lost a part of ourselves. We can experience a range of feelings such as shame, isolation and have difficulty offering ourselves compassion. After such pain, it can be hard to trust other people again as well as yourself. You may have trouble forming a healthy relationship with yourself and creating deep connections with other people. Together, we can create a space for you to find your voice, discover who you are, and build meaningful experiences again. My approach is to meet you where you are by working from your values and belief system.
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.
Tiffany Cassner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, LCPC, PC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78748 (Online Only)
I am Deaf and fluent in American Sign Language. I usually see clients who experience anxiety, depression, and other diagnoses. I am particularly interested in working with clients who experience grief, domestic violence, relationship issues, and boundary challenges. I serve Washington, Utah, Colorado, Texas, Maryland, and New Jersey. Please email me if you are interested in working with me.
I am Deaf and fluent in American Sign Language. I usually see clients who experience anxiety, depression, and other diagnoses. I am particularly interested in working with clients who experience grief, domestic violence, relationship issues, and boundary challenges. I serve Washington, Utah, Colorado, Texas, Maryland, and New Jersey. Please email me if you are interested in working with me.
I work with both adults and adolescents. For over twenty-five years I have been successfully helping individuals have healthier and happier lives. Anxiety; panic attacks; depression; grief; sadness; anger; guilt; shame; confusion; physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; feelings of hopelessness or helplessness are all problems that can be dramatically changed for the better. I also have helped many people with chronic physical pain. I enjoy my work and welcome the opportunity to work with new clients.
I work with both adults and adolescents. For over twenty-five years I have been successfully helping individuals have healthier and happier lives. Anxiety; panic attacks; depression; grief; sadness; anger; guilt; shame; confusion; physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; feelings of hopelessness or helplessness are all problems that can be dramatically changed for the better. I also have helped many people with chronic physical pain. I enjoy my work and welcome the opportunity to work with new clients.
Lizzie Turk, LPC Associate, supervised by Karen Shafer, LPC-S. I have a passion for empowering individuals to navigate life's challenges, and bring a compassionate and holistic approach to therapy. I specialize in providing support to clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and substance abuse.
Lizzie Turk, LPC Associate, supervised by Karen Shafer, LPC-S. I have a passion for empowering individuals to navigate life's challenges, and bring a compassionate and holistic approach to therapy. I specialize in providing support to clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and substance abuse.
We have numerous therapists with extensive training and experience to provide in-person therapy throughout the Austin/Round Rock areas or online sessions throughout Texas-therapists that can help you or your family with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, abuse, grief & loss, relationship problems, divorce, ADHD, autism, school and behavioral problems, etc.
At Psychotherapy Associates, we believe in providing a safe, nurturing and effective psychotherapy to individuals, couples, children and families in crisis or other major life transitions. We also offer play therapy, EMDR for teens and adults, as well as court and CPS-mandated services for all age groups. Additionally, we work very closely with doctors, pediatricians, schools and other specialists out in the community to provide the best continuity of care for our clients. If we can be of help to you or someone you care about, please call or email us today for more information or to make an appointment with one of our counselors.
We have numerous therapists with extensive training and experience to provide in-person therapy throughout the Austin/Round Rock areas or online sessions throughout Texas-therapists that can help you or your family with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, abuse, grief & loss, relationship problems, divorce, ADHD, autism, school and behavioral problems, etc.
At Psychotherapy Associates, we believe in providing a safe, nurturing and effective psychotherapy to individuals, couples, children and families in crisis or other major life transitions. We also offer play therapy, EMDR for teens and adults, as well as court and CPS-mandated services for all age groups. Additionally, we work very closely with doctors, pediatricians, schools and other specialists out in the community to provide the best continuity of care for our clients. If we can be of help to you or someone you care about, please call or email us today for more information or to make an appointment with one of our counselors.
I have a background working with trauma, substance abuse, PTSD and addiction recovery.
It takes a great amount of courage to begin the process of improving your mental health. Whether you are in a rut, suffering from past trauma, recovering, or just seeking a change. I can help pave the path to wellness by supporting your ability to process both mental and emotion experiences. Together we can build a plan that will aid in personal development, encourage positive change, and broaden perspectives. I enjoy working with client from all cultures and backgrounds and will promote a safe atmosphere in which you know your voice is heard.
I have a background working with trauma, substance abuse, PTSD and addiction recovery.
It takes a great amount of courage to begin the process of improving your mental health. Whether you are in a rut, suffering from past trauma, recovering, or just seeking a change. I can help pave the path to wellness by supporting your ability to process both mental and emotion experiences. Together we can build a plan that will aid in personal development, encourage positive change, and broaden perspectives. I enjoy working with client from all cultures and backgrounds and will promote a safe atmosphere in which you know your voice is heard.
Cristi Henk Smith, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78748
I offer confidential services for individuals of all ages and diversities, couples; supportive counseling for depression, anxiety, abuse, trauma, relational issues, life transition issues and more; an optimal environment for healing.
Making the decision to seek counseling is the first and most difficult step in this process. I offer a warm and relaxed environment to my clients- a place they can feel safe and protected. I believe having a natural connection with your therapist is the most important aspect of the counseling process- it is within the therapist and client relationship that healing and growth occurs. I am compassionate, respectful and nonjudgmental. I combine my positive energy with a grounded, realistic approach.
I offer confidential services for individuals of all ages and diversities, couples; supportive counseling for depression, anxiety, abuse, trauma, relational issues, life transition issues and more; an optimal environment for healing.
Making the decision to seek counseling is the first and most difficult step in this process. I offer a warm and relaxed environment to my clients- a place they can feel safe and protected. I believe having a natural connection with your therapist is the most important aspect of the counseling process- it is within the therapist and client relationship that healing and growth occurs. I am compassionate, respectful and nonjudgmental. I combine my positive energy with a grounded, realistic approach.
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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.