Domestic Abuse Therapists in Saint Petersburg, FL
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MS, LISW-S, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702 (Online Only)
Are you a survivor of narcissistic abuse? Are you struggling with a sudden life change? Do you feel a loss of hope, low energy, worry, loneliness, sadness, low self-esteem, sleeplessness, or burnout? I am here to support you during this rough time. I believe people are the experts of their own lives. Oftentimes, they know what will be effective and what may not work so well for them. I want to walk alongside you in your treatment, and help you clear the debris from the path you were meant to be living.
Are you a survivor of narcissistic abuse? Are you struggling with a sudden life change? Do you feel a loss of hope, low energy, worry, loneliness, sadness, low self-esteem, sleeplessness, or burnout? I am here to support you during this rough time. I believe people are the experts of their own lives. Oftentimes, they know what will be effective and what may not work so well for them. I want to walk alongside you in your treatment, and help you clear the debris from the path you were meant to be living.
Elyssa Rookey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 (Online Only)
My specialties consist of trauma, traumatic grief, domestic violence and other victimizations, general mental health and mood concerns such as anxiety, depression, self- esteem, and healthy relationships.
When you decide change is possible but are unsure as to where to start, I am here to help support your decision to take control back in your life. It could be working on past trauma, new issues, or relationship stress that brings you into a counseling session. My belief is that you have the inner strength and promise to work through your worries and gain control again. I can also help you with counseling utilizing an integrative mental health approach to work with nutrition and physical wellbeing to support mental growth. If you’re ready to find an open and unbiased ear to assist in your growth and change, I am here to help.
My specialties consist of trauma, traumatic grief, domestic violence and other victimizations, general mental health and mood concerns such as anxiety, depression, self- esteem, and healthy relationships.
When you decide change is possible but are unsure as to where to start, I am here to help support your decision to take control back in your life. It could be working on past trauma, new issues, or relationship stress that brings you into a counseling session. My belief is that you have the inner strength and promise to work through your worries and gain control again. I can also help you with counseling utilizing an integrative mental health approach to work with nutrition and physical wellbeing to support mental growth. If you’re ready to find an open and unbiased ear to assist in your growth and change, I am here to help.
Jessica Rose Langbehn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 (Online Only)
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes in forming a strong therapeutic bond with my patients. I believe in providing affordable, convenient, and private counseling services through the use of virtual therapy only. Please inquire with me if you have any questions about the virtual therapy process, as it has proven to be an effective method for my patients. I genuinely want to help you heal, and believe that we can work together to accomplish your goals. I specialize in holistically working with women who have been traumatized by emotional, physical or verbal abuse, as well as general anxiety and depression.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes in forming a strong therapeutic bond with my patients. I believe in providing affordable, convenient, and private counseling services through the use of virtual therapy only. Please inquire with me if you have any questions about the virtual therapy process, as it has proven to be an effective method for my patients. I genuinely want to help you heal, and believe that we can work together to accomplish your goals. I specialize in holistically working with women who have been traumatized by emotional, physical or verbal abuse, as well as general anxiety and depression.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the great state of Florida with 13 years of professional counseling experience. I have experience helping clients, couples, and families with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, and anger management. I believe that you are the expert of your life story and that you have the strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the great state of Florida with 13 years of professional counseling experience. I have experience helping clients, couples, and families with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, and anger management. I believe that you are the expert of your life story and that you have the strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.
Cheri Yvonne Doval
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702 (Online Only)
Cheri’s specialty areas include PTSD, grief, sleep issues, sexual assault/ abuse, trauma, goal planning, life transitions, relationships, stress management, and anxiety.
Cheri feels that making the decision to start therapy is a big, personal step toward prioritizing mental health and improving overall well-being. Whether considering therapy for the first time or returning to get some support, it can be overwhelming to determine which type is the best fit. At its core, therapy provides a safe and nonjudgmental environment where patients can identify problems and goals and work collaboratively with a therapist to achieve them.
Cheri’s specialty areas include PTSD, grief, sleep issues, sexual assault/ abuse, trauma, goal planning, life transitions, relationships, stress management, and anxiety.
Cheri feels that making the decision to start therapy is a big, personal step toward prioritizing mental health and improving overall well-being. Whether considering therapy for the first time or returning to get some support, it can be overwhelming to determine which type is the best fit. At its core, therapy provides a safe and nonjudgmental environment where patients can identify problems and goals and work collaboratively with a therapist to achieve them.
Dana Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
I have worked with clients who experience depression, anxiety, grief and loss, substance misuse, family violence, intimate partner abuse, and sexual abuse.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is understand your own story. My ideal client is focused on personal growth and healing. I strive to create a safe space to process feelings and explore new ways to understand your own thoughts and emotions. You deserve what you want out of life and nonjudgmental support to help you heal and grow from your past experiences. You are welcome to bring all your feelings and we will unpack and process them together. I will provide a warm, person-centered, strengths-based approach tailored to your individual needs.
I have worked with clients who experience depression, anxiety, grief and loss, substance misuse, family violence, intimate partner abuse, and sexual abuse.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is understand your own story. My ideal client is focused on personal growth and healing. I strive to create a safe space to process feelings and explore new ways to understand your own thoughts and emotions. You deserve what you want out of life and nonjudgmental support to help you heal and grow from your past experiences. You are welcome to bring all your feelings and we will unpack and process them together. I will provide a warm, person-centered, strengths-based approach tailored to your individual needs.
The Women's Center For Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702 (Online Only)
In our practice, we specialize in trauma-informed care, inner child healing, and supporting survivors of abuse.
Our mission is to provide a warm and supportive environment where clients feel heard and valued. We believe in the power of genuine human connection and aim to build a trusting therapeutic relationship that encourages openness and growth. Our approach is client-centered and collaborative, tailoring interventions to meet each individual's specific needs and goals. Our commitment to providing safe, healing spaces is unwavering. So, while we are called The Women's Center, we are fully inclusive of transgender and non-binary individuals. Our office is expressly LGBTQIA+ affirming and racial justice allied.
In our practice, we specialize in trauma-informed care, inner child healing, and supporting survivors of abuse.
Our mission is to provide a warm and supportive environment where clients feel heard and valued. We believe in the power of genuine human connection and aim to build a trusting therapeutic relationship that encourages openness and growth. Our approach is client-centered and collaborative, tailoring interventions to meet each individual's specific needs and goals. Our commitment to providing safe, healing spaces is unwavering. So, while we are called The Women's Center, we are fully inclusive of transgender and non-binary individuals. Our office is expressly LGBTQIA+ affirming and racial justice allied.
At the Holistic Mental Health Clinic we specialize in natural treatments for mental health. Along with traditional psychotherapy we provide natural evidenced based treatments such as EMDR, clinical hypnotherapy and the Amen Clinics Method of understanding how your brain uniquely works. Specializations include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, ADHD and behavioral issues for children, individual and couples. This is the time it helps to speak with someone who can help you experience your life, your children and relationships from a new perspective. With this far more targeted treatment there is hope.
At the Holistic Mental Health Clinic we specialize in natural treatments for mental health. Along with traditional psychotherapy we provide natural evidenced based treatments such as EMDR, clinical hypnotherapy and the Amen Clinics Method of understanding how your brain uniquely works. Specializations include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, ADHD and behavioral issues for children, individual and couples. This is the time it helps to speak with someone who can help you experience your life, your children and relationships from a new perspective. With this far more targeted treatment there is hope.
Calmente
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PPS, EdD
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702 (Online Only)
I have advanced professional experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, high medical needs, suicidal ideations, adoption, drug and alcohol, abuse, parenting (court approved), DV, just to name a few.
Is your view of life leaving you with a sense of being overwhelmed? Dissatisfaction? uncertainty for the future? A sense of gloom and doom? Do you feel lost in a sense of loneliness? Abandonment? Or in transition in a world that is unfamiliar to you? Are you ready for positive changes in your sense of life satisfaction? A commitment to confront your mental health to promote well being? A need to seek guidance in how to deal with your every day life stressors and address the toxic emotions and sense of self that prevent you from being happy or accomplished?
I have advanced professional experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, high medical needs, suicidal ideations, adoption, drug and alcohol, abuse, parenting (court approved), DV, just to name a few.
Is your view of life leaving you with a sense of being overwhelmed? Dissatisfaction? uncertainty for the future? A sense of gloom and doom? Do you feel lost in a sense of loneliness? Abandonment? Or in transition in a world that is unfamiliar to you? Are you ready for positive changes in your sense of life satisfaction? A commitment to confront your mental health to promote well being? A need to seek guidance in how to deal with your every day life stressors and address the toxic emotions and sense of self that prevent you from being happy or accomplished?
David E Swindall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 (Online Only)
With over 50 years experience in helping clients make the changes they want to make, I focus on the strengths in the person and the relationship. I use a variety of approaches that have been helpful to many clients, including hypnosis and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. Since 1988 I have conducted a Court approved Domestic Violence Intervention Program that has helped change many lives. I also have been very effective helping clients with anxiety,grief and loss, depression, addiction, anger, trauma and abuse. Individual, couples and families are welcomed.
With over 50 years experience in helping clients make the changes they want to make, I focus on the strengths in the person and the relationship. I use a variety of approaches that have been helpful to many clients, including hypnosis and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. Since 1988 I have conducted a Court approved Domestic Violence Intervention Program that has helped change many lives. I also have been very effective helping clients with anxiety,grief and loss, depression, addiction, anger, trauma and abuse. Individual, couples and families are welcomed.
John A Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
My years of practice have focused primarily on issues related to mood disorders ( depression, anxiety, and bipolar,) anxiety, physical and emotional abuse recovery, marriage and family empowerment, LGTB issues, addiction recovery, and grief and loss counseling.
I believe that none of us get through this life unscathed. At some time we all need help getting through life's hard and hurting periods. My practice focuses on helping to heal hurting hearts, minds, and spirits. I also believe we all are given powerful gifts and abilities to fulfull our purpose in life. Likewise there are times of struggle finding and following our highest and best purpose. I am here to help and journey with you on your path to becoming the most whole, healthy, happy, person you have the capacity to be.
My years of practice have focused primarily on issues related to mood disorders ( depression, anxiety, and bipolar,) anxiety, physical and emotional abuse recovery, marriage and family empowerment, LGTB issues, addiction recovery, and grief and loss counseling.
I believe that none of us get through this life unscathed. At some time we all need help getting through life's hard and hurting periods. My practice focuses on helping to heal hurting hearts, minds, and spirits. I also believe we all are given powerful gifts and abilities to fulfull our purpose in life. Likewise there are times of struggle finding and following our highest and best purpose. I am here to help and journey with you on your path to becoming the most whole, healthy, happy, person you have the capacity to be.
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Counselor, MA, LMHC, ART, Certifi
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
I appreciate you reaching out. Dealing with Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Relationships, Substance Abuse, Anger, Stress, Eco-Anxiety, Insomnia, Pain? Finding Direction? Career Path? Whatever the issue, a professional counselor can help. Counseling fills an important role in your life. Having a non-judgmental, mindful perspective & highly skilled assistance is empowering and life enhancing. With the right counselor you have a safe place to tell your story, find healing, and grow. Get caring & experienced support for being your Self - from the very first visit. Contact me and we'll talk about how I can help with your therapy needs.
I appreciate you reaching out. Dealing with Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Relationships, Substance Abuse, Anger, Stress, Eco-Anxiety, Insomnia, Pain? Finding Direction? Career Path? Whatever the issue, a professional counselor can help. Counseling fills an important role in your life. Having a non-judgmental, mindful perspective & highly skilled assistance is empowering and life enhancing. With the right counselor you have a safe place to tell your story, find healing, and grow. Get caring & experienced support for being your Self - from the very first visit. Contact me and we'll talk about how I can help with your therapy needs.
Alexa Buford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT 200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
I work with men, women, teens, and couples, focusing on issues such as improving mental health, narcissistic abuse recovery, trauma, and eating disorders to name a few.
Welcome to Embody Inner Healing! I'm Alexa (Lex) Buford, a compassionate and dedicated therapist with a Master's degree in Social Work and extensive training in various therapeutic modalities. I specialize in helping individuals navigate life's challenges, whether you're seeking to enhance your career, build confidence, improve relationships, or find deeper fulfillment. My holistic, person-centered approach is tailored to meet your unique needs, drawing from a range of tools and techniques to support your journey.
I work with men, women, teens, and couples, focusing on issues such as improving mental health, narcissistic abuse recovery, trauma, and eating disorders to name a few.
Welcome to Embody Inner Healing! I'm Alexa (Lex) Buford, a compassionate and dedicated therapist with a Master's degree in Social Work and extensive training in various therapeutic modalities. I specialize in helping individuals navigate life's challenges, whether you're seeking to enhance your career, build confidence, improve relationships, or find deeper fulfillment. My holistic, person-centered approach is tailored to meet your unique needs, drawing from a range of tools and techniques to support your journey.
I specialize in working with those who are wanting to heal from the physiological and psychological effects of traumatic events (from both childhood and adulthood), intimate partner violence, as well as those struggling with loss, anxieties, and navigating daily stressors.
What if you had a guide to support you in dealing with all the hurt and pain you've experienced and to guide you to emotional freedom? Welcome, I am so glad you are here. As a result of working with me, we heal the core negative beliefs that you've learned from your past, so you are no longer stuck and can take the action in your life that you desire. I will help you release all the blocks that are in your way so that you can move forward from surviving to thriving, feeling empowered, knowing that you are deeply worthy and feeling the fulfillment and joy that you deserve.
I specialize in working with those who are wanting to heal from the physiological and psychological effects of traumatic events (from both childhood and adulthood), intimate partner violence, as well as those struggling with loss, anxieties, and navigating daily stressors.
What if you had a guide to support you in dealing with all the hurt and pain you've experienced and to guide you to emotional freedom? Welcome, I am so glad you are here. As a result of working with me, we heal the core negative beliefs that you've learned from your past, so you are no longer stuck and can take the action in your life that you desire. I will help you release all the blocks that are in your way so that you can move forward from surviving to thriving, feeling empowered, knowing that you are deeply worthy and feeling the fulfillment and joy that you deserve.
Hello! I'm a certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with experience helping people in hospitals and clinics. I specialize in dealing with issues like substance abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD, using the newest guidelines and proven treatments. I care deeply about mental health, believing it's just as important as physical health. My goal is to break down the stigma around mental illness and encourage others to put their mental well-being first for a happier life.
Hello! I'm a certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with experience helping people in hospitals and clinics. I specialize in dealing with issues like substance abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD, using the newest guidelines and proven treatments. I care deeply about mental health, believing it's just as important as physical health. My goal is to break down the stigma around mental illness and encourage others to put their mental well-being first for a happier life.
Jessica Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
I provide counseling for individuals and families, specializing in attachment oriented therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. I have worked with individuals and families that struggle with anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, substance abuse, and abusive relationships. In addition, I have experience working with children that are struggling with adoption and adults reflecting on their adoption experience. By utilizing an individualized insight-oriented approach, I aim to help both children and adults process emotions and achieve positive progress. I am a strong believer of the mind/body/spirit connection.
I provide counseling for individuals and families, specializing in attachment oriented therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. I have worked with individuals and families that struggle with anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, substance abuse, and abusive relationships. In addition, I have experience working with children that are struggling with adoption and adults reflecting on their adoption experience. By utilizing an individualized insight-oriented approach, I aim to help both children and adults process emotions and achieve positive progress. I am a strong believer of the mind/body/spirit connection.
Annette D Reiter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
I am comfortable working with: launching young adults, affairs, parenting, abuse recovery, domestic violence, long term rehab recovery, anxiety, depression, divorce negotiations and more.
Congratulations on taking the first steps to finding a counselor that will be a match for you as you work though life's regularly bumpy road. Allow me to give you some highlights to my style and what you can expect in therapy with me. The web is a fantastic way to find a therapist but nothing can compete with the in person meeting, so if you find you like what you read and you live in the Tampa Bay Area be sure to give me a call so we can have a complimentary phone consult.
I am comfortable working with: launching young adults, affairs, parenting, abuse recovery, domestic violence, long term rehab recovery, anxiety, depression, divorce negotiations and more.
Congratulations on taking the first steps to finding a counselor that will be a match for you as you work though life's regularly bumpy road. Allow me to give you some highlights to my style and what you can expect in therapy with me. The web is a fantastic way to find a therapist but nothing can compete with the in person meeting, so if you find you like what you read and you live in the Tampa Bay Area be sure to give me a call so we can have a complimentary phone consult.
Are you feeling stuck? Tired of overwhelming feelings of anxiety, depression or trauma. Let's start working on understanding ourselves better and learning how to manage these symptoms with effective coping skills. Lindsay is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida with 5 years of post-graduate experience and is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Lindsay has experience helping clients cope with anxiety, depression, life transitions, addictions, relationship issues, trauma, and abuse. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and we are proud of you for getting started!
Are you feeling stuck? Tired of overwhelming feelings of anxiety, depression or trauma. Let's start working on understanding ourselves better and learning how to manage these symptoms with effective coping skills. Lindsay is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida with 5 years of post-graduate experience and is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Lindsay has experience helping clients cope with anxiety, depression, life transitions, addictions, relationship issues, trauma, and abuse. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and we are proud of you for getting started!
Rachel Dempsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714 (Online Only)
Particular areas of focus include PTSD, substance abuse recovery and ADHD.
Your past trauma and pain does not define you. However, in order to heal and grow you must honor where you've been. Let me be your guide through this process so together we can illuminate areas you've been avoiding. First we will focus on building a safe and unconditional space where you can be yourself. Once rapport is built and trust established, we will collaborate and explore your internal world. You will gain new insights which will empower you to identify what you really want.
Particular areas of focus include PTSD, substance abuse recovery and ADHD.
Your past trauma and pain does not define you. However, in order to heal and grow you must honor where you've been. Let me be your guide through this process so together we can illuminate areas you've been avoiding. First we will focus on building a safe and unconditional space where you can be yourself. Once rapport is built and trust established, we will collaborate and explore your internal world. You will gain new insights which will empower you to identify what you really want.
Amanda Mole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702 (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma and mood disorders, and have experience with domestic violence, sexual assault, spiritual and religious trauma, LGBTQIA issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, gender dysphoria, and other issues.
Waitlist only at this time - I accept clients of all backgrounds, but I find that people who have religious trauma, such as spiritual abuse, sexism, homophobia, sexual abuse, etc., are quite comfortable with me and my style of therapy. I also am neurodiversity-affirming and welcome adults who are autistic or live with other brain types that fall under the neurodiversity umbrella. My specialized training includes gender affirming treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and internal family systems therapy. I help clients process and integrate trauma as well as build new skills.
I specialize in trauma and mood disorders, and have experience with domestic violence, sexual assault, spiritual and religious trauma, LGBTQIA issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, gender dysphoria, and other issues.
Waitlist only at this time - I accept clients of all backgrounds, but I find that people who have religious trauma, such as spiritual abuse, sexism, homophobia, sexual abuse, etc., are quite comfortable with me and my style of therapy. I also am neurodiversity-affirming and welcome adults who are autistic or live with other brain types that fall under the neurodiversity umbrella. My specialized training includes gender affirming treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and internal family systems therapy. I help clients process and integrate trauma as well as build new skills.
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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.