Domestic Abuse Therapists in Davidson, NC
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My clients experience a range of challenges, including symptoms related to anxiety, stress, and depression; grief and loss; identity development and life transitions; sexual and interpersonal violence; and relationship difficulties.
Thank you for taking the time to read about me. My work with clients, first and foremost, focuses on developing a relationship. Research indicates that the single most important component of therapy is the strength of the relationship between the therapist and the client. I build connection by accompanying clients on their journey to insight and healing. Together we create a space that is safe and free of judgment, where the client’s authentic voice can be discovered and heard. I approach each client uniquely and in partnership, based on their needs and challenges.
My clients experience a range of challenges, including symptoms related to anxiety, stress, and depression; grief and loss; identity development and life transitions; sexual and interpersonal violence; and relationship difficulties.
Thank you for taking the time to read about me. My work with clients, first and foremost, focuses on developing a relationship. Research indicates that the single most important component of therapy is the strength of the relationship between the therapist and the client. I build connection by accompanying clients on their journey to insight and healing. Together we create a space that is safe and free of judgment, where the client’s authentic voice can be discovered and heard. I approach each client uniquely and in partnership, based on their needs and challenges.
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Our Sexual Trauma Resource Center specializes in providing affordable counseling for those impacted by sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence.
You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. -Martin Luther King Jr. Healing is not a linear journey. Our clinicians specialize in assisting clients who have experienced trauma find their path to hope and healing through a client-centered and trauma-informed approach.
Our Sexual Trauma Resource Center specializes in providing affordable counseling for those impacted by sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence.
You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. -Martin Luther King Jr. Healing is not a linear journey. Our clinicians specialize in assisting clients who have experienced trauma find their path to hope and healing through a client-centered and trauma-informed approach.
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Dr. Nanci Stafford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP, Ed D
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28036
I also specialize in working with those who've been traumatized by narcissistic-type relationships, also known as intimate partner violence (IPV).
Let's get you feeling better! TY for taking the time to consider me as your therapist and welcome to your safe space. I work with individuals who have experienced domestic partnerships where one exhibits emotionally abusive behaviors: i.e. manip, blame, gaslighting, plays the victim AND persecutor, obligates, fear (real or imagined), and guilt etc.; a unique situation that requires a professional's help. I invite you to peruse my website and ask me any questions you might have. I also work with those experiencing anxiety, depression, family problems, and adjusting to life circumstances. I also have a team of therapists who can help!
I also specialize in working with those who've been traumatized by narcissistic-type relationships, also known as intimate partner violence (IPV).
Let's get you feeling better! TY for taking the time to consider me as your therapist and welcome to your safe space. I work with individuals who have experienced domestic partnerships where one exhibits emotionally abusive behaviors: i.e. manip, blame, gaslighting, plays the victim AND persecutor, obligates, fear (real or imagined), and guilt etc.; a unique situation that requires a professional's help. I invite you to peruse my website and ask me any questions you might have. I also work with those experiencing anxiety, depression, family problems, and adjusting to life circumstances. I also have a team of therapists who can help!
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Anne Moss
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCAS, CAADC
Verified Verified
Davidson, NC 28036 (Online Only)
+ trauma(PTSD) (EMDR trained) Substance abuse issues.
Racing thoughts? Having a hard time concentrating? Zero motivation? Stress in your relationship? Overwhelmed? Scared to ask or seek help? I get it. I will listen and help you learn effective tools that will begin your journey to feeling more in control and regaining the quality of life that is important to you. I have over 18 years of experience with mental health issues as well as substance abuse. I am available for a free phone consultation. We can work together to help you find the control and quality of life you are looking for. Please give me a call, it's the first step to feeling better! (+ EMDR for trauma related symptoms).
+ trauma(PTSD) (EMDR trained) Substance abuse issues.
Racing thoughts? Having a hard time concentrating? Zero motivation? Stress in your relationship? Overwhelmed? Scared to ask or seek help? I get it. I will listen and help you learn effective tools that will begin your journey to feeling more in control and regaining the quality of life that is important to you. I have over 18 years of experience with mental health issues as well as substance abuse. I am available for a free phone consultation. We can work together to help you find the control and quality of life you are looking for. Please give me a call, it's the first step to feeling better! (+ EMDR for trauma related symptoms).
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SAFETY is NOT the removal of a threat! Feeling safe is dependent upon unique cues in the environment we are IN and relationships that PROMOTE and reciprocate feelings of trust, safety, connection and love. At the basic level, our bodies are geared for protection and defense. TRAUMA is an experience or event that overwhelms an individual's ability/capacity to cope/understand/make sense of what has occurred; essentially there are NO words! Your body reacts appropriately; fight, flight or shut down. These experiences shape how we perceive ourselves, the world, drives our behavior and impacts our ability to navigate life and find joy.
SAFETY is NOT the removal of a threat! Feeling safe is dependent upon unique cues in the environment we are IN and relationships that PROMOTE and reciprocate feelings of trust, safety, connection and love. At the basic level, our bodies are geared for protection and defense. TRAUMA is an experience or event that overwhelms an individual's ability/capacity to cope/understand/make sense of what has occurred; essentially there are NO words! Your body reacts appropriately; fight, flight or shut down. These experiences shape how we perceive ourselves, the world, drives our behavior and impacts our ability to navigate life and find joy.
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Travis M Bradey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28035
Anxiety, Relationships, neurodivergence or just looking for answers?…Since 2012, my passion has been therapy/counseling, second only to being a father to my amazing kids. I have amassed extensive experiences and training along that way. As a result, I can match each client with tools and philosophy that get them closer to where they are trying to go. My approach to all things centers on finding solutions in life, and my sessions are no different. From day one, I seek solutions while being present with those who allow me to be a part of their journey.
Anxiety, Relationships, neurodivergence or just looking for answers?…Since 2012, my passion has been therapy/counseling, second only to being a father to my amazing kids. I have amassed extensive experiences and training along that way. As a result, I can match each client with tools and philosophy that get them closer to where they are trying to go. My approach to all things centers on finding solutions in life, and my sessions are no different. From day one, I seek solutions while being present with those who allow me to be a part of their journey.
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Currently I'm only accepting individuals for virtual session. As a marriage and family therapist I work with individuals, couples and family groups.Being an LMFT means being "systemic". I enjoy working with people with a variety of concerns such as: life transitions, relationships, sexual dysfunction, divorce/remarriage and health. I treat mental health issues as well as provide coaching. My focus is integrative, strength-based and client centered, meaning I'll work with you at your speed to achieve your goals. I view coaching and therapy as a collaborate process. Your motivation and our relationship is key.
Currently I'm only accepting individuals for virtual session. As a marriage and family therapist I work with individuals, couples and family groups.Being an LMFT means being "systemic". I enjoy working with people with a variety of concerns such as: life transitions, relationships, sexual dysfunction, divorce/remarriage and health. I treat mental health issues as well as provide coaching. My focus is integrative, strength-based and client centered, meaning I'll work with you at your speed to achieve your goals. I view coaching and therapy as a collaborate process. Your motivation and our relationship is key.
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Center for Personal Growth was founded with one vision in mind - to provide clients with the best possible care in the best possible atmosphere so they can build a life of understanding, peace, and happiness. Our licensed therapists and psychologists help adults, children, families, and couples of all cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Center for Personal Growth was founded with one vision in mind - to provide clients with the best possible care in the best possible atmosphere so they can build a life of understanding, peace, and happiness. Our licensed therapists and psychologists help adults, children, families, and couples of all cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Kimberly Leppert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, CPTT, CMAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28036
I am continually amazed at the ability of the human spirit to heal. A traumatic event or the build-up of everyday living can feel overwhelming and you may become disconnected from the person you used to be. You sometimes find yourself coping with life in ways you never would have expected. Recognizing that your coping skills are no longer able to manage your stress is the first step. My clients work to rediscover, and often discover, the person they were meant to be. My joy comes from witnessing my clients move from being stuck to living fully.
I am continually amazed at the ability of the human spirit to heal. A traumatic event or the build-up of everyday living can feel overwhelming and you may become disconnected from the person you used to be. You sometimes find yourself coping with life in ways you never would have expected. Recognizing that your coping skills are no longer able to manage your stress is the first step. My clients work to rediscover, and often discover, the person they were meant to be. My joy comes from witnessing my clients move from being stuck to living fully.
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Kelly Edens
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, CCTP, NCC
Verified Verified
Davidson, NC 28036 (Online Only)
My role is to create a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where you feel comfortable to explore your story together. I have helped people struggling with a range of different mental health diagnosis and life challenges. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional all my sessions are trauma informed and offer a warm, client-centered space for you to gain new perspectives about the world and yourself. In sessions with me you can expect to learn coping skills, but also get deeper by working on self-acceptance, autonomy, and overall feeling more empowered and in control.
My role is to create a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where you feel comfortable to explore your story together. I have helped people struggling with a range of different mental health diagnosis and life challenges. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional all my sessions are trauma informed and offer a warm, client-centered space for you to gain new perspectives about the world and yourself. In sessions with me you can expect to learn coping skills, but also get deeper by working on self-acceptance, autonomy, and overall feeling more empowered and in control.
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I respect the courage that it takes to seek help when life's challenges become overwhelming. It is often a very painful place that can be difficult to share with another person. I am very sensitive to the fact that the first step can be the most difficult. I use a collaborative, compassionate approach with my clients. I rely on my knowledge and experience coupled with theoretical approaches to customize a plan for the individual situation. The goal is to work toward holistic balance.
I respect the courage that it takes to seek help when life's challenges become overwhelming. It is often a very painful place that can be difficult to share with another person. I am very sensitive to the fact that the first step can be the most difficult. I use a collaborative, compassionate approach with my clients. I rely on my knowledge and experience coupled with theoretical approaches to customize a plan for the individual situation. The goal is to work toward holistic balance.
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You feel anxious, depressed and haunted by past experiences, keeping you from enjoying work & personal success. You’re great at your job; you can set goals and achieve them every time. But despite how good life might look from the outside, you struggle with feelings of shame or anxiety and can’t quite connect in meaningful relationships. You might be wondering if some of the experiences you had as a child, or earlier in life, are influencing the way you’re feeling today. It’s hard figuring that out on your own, and you’re ready to make those connections and finally feel better.
You feel anxious, depressed and haunted by past experiences, keeping you from enjoying work & personal success. You’re great at your job; you can set goals and achieve them every time. But despite how good life might look from the outside, you struggle with feelings of shame or anxiety and can’t quite connect in meaningful relationships. You might be wondering if some of the experiences you had as a child, or earlier in life, are influencing the way you’re feeling today. It’s hard figuring that out on your own, and you’re ready to make those connections and finally feel better.
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Anderson Counseling and Consulting Group, PLLC
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, LCMHC-S, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28036
Anderson Counseling and Group, PLLC has provides professional clinical counseling to adults, teens, children and families in the Charlotte and Davidson areas of North Carolina for over 10 years. We believe our commitment to rigorous clinical practices ensures that our clients experience the highest level of effective and ethical care.
Anderson Counseling and Group, PLLC has provides professional clinical counseling to adults, teens, children and families in the Charlotte and Davidson areas of North Carolina for over 10 years. We believe our commitment to rigorous clinical practices ensures that our clients experience the highest level of effective and ethical care.
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I have worked in a variety of settings: prison, inpatient, day treatment, outpatient and private practice. These experiences have made me a well rounded clinician. I offer my clients a safe place to explore often painful issues in a non-judgemental atmosphere. My ideal client is one who has specific goals in therapy and is willing to address them through work in session and exercises they can work on outside of session.
I have worked in a variety of settings: prison, inpatient, day treatment, outpatient and private practice. These experiences have made me a well rounded clinician. I offer my clients a safe place to explore often painful issues in a non-judgemental atmosphere. My ideal client is one who has specific goals in therapy and is willing to address them through work in session and exercises they can work on outside of session.
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Each person is a unique individual whose life and experience is different from anyone else, and deserves to be addressed with unconditional positive regard for themselves and their circumstances. This is why I place an emphasis on authenticity and the importance of understanding each person as a whole, focusing on healing through the integration of mental, physical, and spiritual health. As a therapist, I will involve strategies and techniques including CBT, sandtray and sandplay, motivational interviewing, addressing the mind and body connection, and the incorporation of ongoing psychoeducation.
Each person is a unique individual whose life and experience is different from anyone else, and deserves to be addressed with unconditional positive regard for themselves and their circumstances. This is why I place an emphasis on authenticity and the importance of understanding each person as a whole, focusing on healing through the integration of mental, physical, and spiritual health. As a therapist, I will involve strategies and techniques including CBT, sandtray and sandplay, motivational interviewing, addressing the mind and body connection, and the incorporation of ongoing psychoeducation.
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I work best with an individual client, couple, or the family of a child or adolescent that recognizes that what they have been trying to do to deal with their life or behavioral issues is not working well, and they are now open to finding understanding, and trying new approaches to old, or recently acute problems. My experience has been that most couples really want to save their marriage or other family relationships and will do the work necessary to build a new and loving relationship.
I work best with an individual client, couple, or the family of a child or adolescent that recognizes that what they have been trying to do to deal with their life or behavioral issues is not working well, and they are now open to finding understanding, and trying new approaches to old, or recently acute problems. My experience has been that most couples really want to save their marriage or other family relationships and will do the work necessary to build a new and loving relationship.
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When life presents us with hardship is necessary to have someone walking alongside us to give a clear concept and provide us with options. I strive to offer compassion, empathy, and a non-judgmental environment where clients can be themselves. As a native South American counselor, I understand and care for adjustment, cultural, injustice, racial, and adaptation issues. I specialize in grief, divorce, immigration, depression, anxiety, and complex trauma. When requested, I offer spiritual guidance through Christian principles in order to improve quality of life. Ofrezco consejeria en tu idioma, conmigo recibiras apoyo y orientacion.
When life presents us with hardship is necessary to have someone walking alongside us to give a clear concept and provide us with options. I strive to offer compassion, empathy, and a non-judgmental environment where clients can be themselves. As a native South American counselor, I understand and care for adjustment, cultural, injustice, racial, and adaptation issues. I specialize in grief, divorce, immigration, depression, anxiety, and complex trauma. When requested, I offer spiritual guidance through Christian principles in order to improve quality of life. Ofrezco consejeria en tu idioma, conmigo recibiras apoyo y orientacion.
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Lake Norman Therapy Lounge
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Davidson, NC 28035
Finding a therapist that you can relate to may be the most important part of therapy. My goal is to create an environment where you feel safe and supported, so that you can open up and get the most out of your sessions. Sometimes starting this process can seem a little overwhelming. Maybe you're not sure where to begin with all of this. Maybe you're feeling a little anxious, or perhaps you suffer from "analysis paralysis." I've been there myself, and I'm here to help.
Finding a therapist that you can relate to may be the most important part of therapy. My goal is to create an environment where you feel safe and supported, so that you can open up and get the most out of your sessions. Sometimes starting this process can seem a little overwhelming. Maybe you're not sure where to begin with all of this. Maybe you're feeling a little anxious, or perhaps you suffer from "analysis paralysis." I've been there myself, and I'm here to help.
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Hello! My name is Donna Murray and I look forward to connecting with you. I’ve had the joy of working in the counseling field for over 25 years in multiple settings including: private practice, inpatient and outpatient, home-based, school-based and residential detox. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the states of Ohio, West Virginia and North Carolina and have been offering counseling services since 1996. Currently, I also serve on the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals.
Hello! My name is Donna Murray and I look forward to connecting with you. I’ve had the joy of working in the counseling field for over 25 years in multiple settings including: private practice, inpatient and outpatient, home-based, school-based and residential detox. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the states of Ohio, West Virginia and North Carolina and have been offering counseling services since 1996. Currently, I also serve on the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals.
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I think one of the greatest honors and privileges I have as a counselor is walking alongside my clients throughout their journeys – through some of their darkest and most challenging moments. If you are struggling, you do not have to struggle alone. I am here for you! I aim to provide a safe, welcoming and compassionate environment for my clients, so that each person who enters my office feels comfortable. Therapy is a collaborative process, so together we can explore whatever it may be that is causing you or your child distress.
I think one of the greatest honors and privileges I have as a counselor is walking alongside my clients throughout their journeys – through some of their darkest and most challenging moments. If you are struggling, you do not have to struggle alone. I am here for you! I aim to provide a safe, welcoming and compassionate environment for my clients, so that each person who enters my office feels comfortable. Therapy is a collaborative process, so together we can explore whatever it may be that is causing you or your child distress.
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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.