Domestic Abuse Therapists in Geneseo, NY
People seek counseling for many different reasons. Often it is a desire for a better, more meaningful and peaceful life. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with many years experience helping adults, adolescents, children, and families with a wide range of needs, including behavioral issues, emotional difficulties, relationship struggles, trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, etc. I have found a variety of therapeutic techniques integrated in a creative and flexible manner to be the most effective at facilitating growth.I have great respect for the counseling process and consider working with my clients an important privilege.
People seek counseling for many different reasons. Often it is a desire for a better, more meaningful and peaceful life. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with many years experience helping adults, adolescents, children, and families with a wide range of needs, including behavioral issues, emotional difficulties, relationship struggles, trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, etc. I have found a variety of therapeutic techniques integrated in a creative and flexible manner to be the most effective at facilitating growth.I have great respect for the counseling process and consider working with my clients an important privilege.
I am knowledgeable about the connection between alcohol and substance abuse and past trauma and enjoy working with individuals who want to change the way they respond to stress and other emotional triggers.
I welcome the opportunity to work with couples who are experiencing relationship issues and/or family conflict to find creative ways to resolve the conflict and strengthen the relationship. I also enjoy working with individuals who have experienced negative life events. Exposure to trauma at an early age often affects our lives as adults in profound ways making it difficult for us to maintain healthy relationships, to cope with stressors in non-destructive ways and to experience a consistent positive self image.
I am knowledgeable about the connection between alcohol and substance abuse and past trauma and enjoy working with individuals who want to change the way they respond to stress and other emotional triggers.
I welcome the opportunity to work with couples who are experiencing relationship issues and/or family conflict to find creative ways to resolve the conflict and strengthen the relationship. I also enjoy working with individuals who have experienced negative life events. Exposure to trauma at an early age often affects our lives as adults in profound ways making it difficult for us to maintain healthy relationships, to cope with stressors in non-destructive ways and to experience a consistent positive self image.
I have experience working with adults, children, couples, families and groups and treating a variety of diagnoses including anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, ADHD, PTSD, grief, eating disorders, OCD, self injury, mood disorders, personality disorders, and substance abuse. I often use mindfulness techniques, creative arts therapy, DBT and CBT to help clients find balance and joy.
I have experience working with adults, children, couples, families and groups and treating a variety of diagnoses including anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, ADHD, PTSD, grief, eating disorders, OCD, self injury, mood disorders, personality disorders, and substance abuse. I often use mindfulness techniques, creative arts therapy, DBT and CBT to help clients find balance and joy.
Many people appear to be confident, when in reality they feel as though they can barely keep it together. Sometimes, the challenge may seem more than anyone can handle. If you inwardly feel overwhelmed or trapped in your life, counseling could help. People often get stuck in patterns that restrict growth or their ability to see new perspectives. Effective counseling can help you gain insight and control over obstacles that prevent you from living a full life. Therapy requires courage, an open mind, and a need to do more than survive; it requires a desire to thrive.
Many people appear to be confident, when in reality they feel as though they can barely keep it together. Sometimes, the challenge may seem more than anyone can handle. If you inwardly feel overwhelmed or trapped in your life, counseling could help. People often get stuck in patterns that restrict growth or their ability to see new perspectives. Effective counseling can help you gain insight and control over obstacles that prevent you from living a full life. Therapy requires courage, an open mind, and a need to do more than survive; it requires a desire to thrive.
Serenity Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Geneseo, NY 14454 (Online Only)
Everyone struggles at times, and there should be no shame in asking for help. This is why we started Serenity Psychotherapy with a core belief that everybody should have access to professional mental health services and dedicated healthcare professionals. With our national teletherapy sessions, we seek to help individuals, families, couples, and children with all the tools and therapy sessions they may need to live happier lives.
Everyone struggles at times, and there should be no shame in asking for help. This is why we started Serenity Psychotherapy with a core belief that everybody should have access to professional mental health services and dedicated healthcare professionals. With our national teletherapy sessions, we seek to help individuals, families, couples, and children with all the tools and therapy sessions they may need to live happier lives.
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I offer informed therapy for people emerging or waking up from high demand groups and coercive relationships of all kinds. You will not spend months teaching your therapist about the way coercive groups promote isolation and fear. We can deal with the long-term effects of religious, cult or domestic violence indoctrination in how we think about the world and about ourselves.
I offer informed therapy for people emerging or waking up from high demand groups and coercive relationships of all kinds. You will not spend months teaching your therapist about the way coercive groups promote isolation and fear. We can deal with the long-term effects of religious, cult or domestic violence indoctrination in how we think about the world and about ourselves.
All people and families strive for happiness and loving connectedness. All of us have an innate capacity to heal. As a Child & Family Therapist and Art Therapist, I assist children and families in healing, enhancing growth, family cohesiveness, and increasing the family's ability to weather life's stressors. Through the use of cognitive behavioral techniques, art therapy and play therapy techniques, family members are able to expand their capacity for healing, and happiness.
I see children ages 3 to 18 years of age, families, and adults. My work has been described as engaging, playful, interactive, humorous, and gentle.
All people and families strive for happiness and loving connectedness. All of us have an innate capacity to heal. As a Child & Family Therapist and Art Therapist, I assist children and families in healing, enhancing growth, family cohesiveness, and increasing the family's ability to weather life's stressors. Through the use of cognitive behavioral techniques, art therapy and play therapy techniques, family members are able to expand their capacity for healing, and happiness.
I see children ages 3 to 18 years of age, families, and adults. My work has been described as engaging, playful, interactive, humorous, and gentle.
Lauren Ayres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Livonia, NY 14487
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy working with people to help them find solutions and acceptance in their lives while working through grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, relational issues, and struggles with faith. My hope is that as we work together, you will find solutions to problems, healing for your mind, body, and emotions, and answers to questions for which you have been seeking. Whether or not you are a person of faith, life can be complex and having an outside perspective and tools based in truth can be helpful to most. I would be honored in helping you in your journey.
I enjoy working with people to help them find solutions and acceptance in their lives while working through grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, relational issues, and struggles with faith. My hope is that as we work together, you will find solutions to problems, healing for your mind, body, and emotions, and answers to questions for which you have been seeking. Whether or not you are a person of faith, life can be complex and having an outside perspective and tools based in truth can be helpful to most. I would be honored in helping you in your journey.
Online Therapists
I have extensive experience working with survivors of sexual violence and intimate partner violence.
Welcome! Have years of surviving left you feeling disconnected from your self, the world, and the people around you? Do you sometimes feel at odds with your own mind and body? My goal is to provide a therapeutic space where you feel seen, understood, and supported in charting your own path back to connection, embodiment, and healing. I offer a warm and gentle approach to therapy, blending trauma-specific modalities like EMDR with other models to create a personalized, collaborative care plan that supports your healing and recovery.
I have extensive experience working with survivors of sexual violence and intimate partner violence.
Welcome! Have years of surviving left you feeling disconnected from your self, the world, and the people around you? Do you sometimes feel at odds with your own mind and body? My goal is to provide a therapeutic space where you feel seen, understood, and supported in charting your own path back to connection, embodiment, and healing. I offer a warm and gentle approach to therapy, blending trauma-specific modalities like EMDR with other models to create a personalized, collaborative care plan that supports your healing and recovery.
Isaac Jacobs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT-200
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14607
Isaac is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Rochester, NY. Isaac is a Trauma-Informed therapist, Yoga Teacher (200-Hr), and Master Level Reiki Practitioner. Isaac is an experienced clinician with several years of clinical experience and knowledge. Isaac specializes in working with teens (ages 16+), emerging adults, and adults who may these challenges: Anxiety, Depression, Relationship + Family problems, Religious + Spiritual Abuse/Trauma, and Difficult Life Transitions. Isaac is also a LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapist.
Isaac is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Rochester, NY. Isaac is a Trauma-Informed therapist, Yoga Teacher (200-Hr), and Master Level Reiki Practitioner. Isaac is an experienced clinician with several years of clinical experience and knowledge. Isaac specializes in working with teens (ages 16+), emerging adults, and adults who may these challenges: Anxiety, Depression, Relationship + Family problems, Religious + Spiritual Abuse/Trauma, and Difficult Life Transitions. Isaac is also a LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapist.
I specialize in working with substance abuse, mood disorders, behavior modification, and adolescents experiencing behavioral problems.
My name is Jamie and I work with clients 13 years of age and up. I take a person centered approach and believe in a supportive and honest therapeutic relationship. This includes a therapeutic environment that is non-judgmental and provides unconditional positive regard. I tailor each session based on my clients individual needs, while helping them to improve their daily functioning, in all aspects of life. I utilize an array of therapeutic techniques, tailored to the individual's needs. Specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Substance Abuse, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Life Issues, and Parenting Concerns.
I specialize in working with substance abuse, mood disorders, behavior modification, and adolescents experiencing behavioral problems.
My name is Jamie and I work with clients 13 years of age and up. I take a person centered approach and believe in a supportive and honest therapeutic relationship. This includes a therapeutic environment that is non-judgmental and provides unconditional positive regard. I tailor each session based on my clients individual needs, while helping them to improve their daily functioning, in all aspects of life. I utilize an array of therapeutic techniques, tailored to the individual's needs. Specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Substance Abuse, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Life Issues, and Parenting Concerns.
Tracy Carmody
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC, CASAC-M, CCTP
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Accepting New Clients October 2024 in person! Partnering with individuals to address addiction and/or behavioral health concerns. Experienced in helping individuals with a wide range of issues including: OCD, bipolar, depression, anxiety, anger management, major life transitions, trauma, maternal health, grief, relationship stress, addictive behavior, & addiction in the family. Assessing level of impairment from behavioral health, substance abuse, postpartum, or co-occurring disorder. Encouraging a self defined path to recovery through a variety of approaches. Host of Sober Curious CNY Event Series for Women.
Accepting New Clients October 2024 in person! Partnering with individuals to address addiction and/or behavioral health concerns. Experienced in helping individuals with a wide range of issues including: OCD, bipolar, depression, anxiety, anger management, major life transitions, trauma, maternal health, grief, relationship stress, addictive behavior, & addiction in the family. Assessing level of impairment from behavioral health, substance abuse, postpartum, or co-occurring disorder. Encouraging a self defined path to recovery through a variety of approaches. Host of Sober Curious CNY Event Series for Women.
Counseling and Healing Arts of Oswego
Counselor, LMHC, CEDS, CAS, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fulton, NY 13069
My counseling services include extensive experience in treating depression, anxiety, addiction, domestic violence, substance abuse, school related issues, family problems, eating disorders and more.
I am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and training Supervisor through The International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals. This 2+ year training and certification, as well as continuing education, includes treating body image and self-esteem issues, school/social media bullying and peer pressure, collaborative care with other treatment professionals, navigating weight concerns and pre and post Bariatric surgery, school related issues, family issues and more. In addition, I have ongoing training in providing therapy to clients with ADHD.
My counseling services include extensive experience in treating depression, anxiety, addiction, domestic violence, substance abuse, school related issues, family problems, eating disorders and more.
I am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and training Supervisor through The International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals. This 2+ year training and certification, as well as continuing education, includes treating body image and self-esteem issues, school/social media bullying and peer pressure, collaborative care with other treatment professionals, navigating weight concerns and pre and post Bariatric surgery, school related issues, family issues and more. In addition, I have ongoing training in providing therapy to clients with ADHD.
Hannah Andersen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14607
I specialize in providing individual therapy to adolescents and young adults who are survivors of sexual and physical abuse, though am passionate about working with clients impacted by all types of trauma. Trauma and abuse impact various aspects of a person's life, particularly the ways someone sees themselves, other people, and the world. I work for a trauma-focused group therapy practice where I work to meet the needs of the community and my individual clients through a holistic perspective.
I specialize in providing individual therapy to adolescents and young adults who are survivors of sexual and physical abuse, though am passionate about working with clients impacted by all types of trauma. Trauma and abuse impact various aspects of a person's life, particularly the ways someone sees themselves, other people, and the world. I work for a trauma-focused group therapy practice where I work to meet the needs of the community and my individual clients through a holistic perspective.
I have additional training and experience in recovery from spiritual abuse and/or toxic religious organizations.
I am here to walk alongside you on your journey toward a healthier self and relationships. I have years of experience as a licensed counselor in inpatient and private practice settings in Arizona, and I am now practicing in New York.
I have additional training and experience in recovery from spiritual abuse and/or toxic religious organizations.
I am here to walk alongside you on your journey toward a healthier self and relationships. I have years of experience as a licensed counselor in inpatient and private practice settings in Arizona, and I am now practicing in New York.
I help individuals develop coping skills to manage life’s many challenges (stress, depression, grief, trauma, domestic violence, relationships, infertility, pregnancy and infant loss).
In life’s journey we experience different challenges which may impact our mental health well-being. Counseling may provide the support and guidance to cope and overcome these challenges. It takes courage to take the first steps towards change and seeking out a more fulfilling and happier life. I believe that you are the expert of your own story and building on one’s strengths, motivation, and self-esteem is an essential part to making positive growth and change. I am here to support and empower you in your journey.
I help individuals develop coping skills to manage life’s many challenges (stress, depression, grief, trauma, domestic violence, relationships, infertility, pregnancy and infant loss).
In life’s journey we experience different challenges which may impact our mental health well-being. Counseling may provide the support and guidance to cope and overcome these challenges. It takes courage to take the first steps towards change and seeking out a more fulfilling and happier life. I believe that you are the expert of your own story and building on one’s strengths, motivation, and self-esteem is an essential part to making positive growth and change. I am here to support and empower you in your journey.
CNY Marriage & Family Therapy Place, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFTs
Verified Verified
North Syracuse, NY 13212
Assisting persons who are currently experiencing or who have a history of abuse or trauma is one of our specialties.
Individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with relational difficulties which contribute to depression, anxiety or other emotional difficulties would benefit the most from seeing a therapist at the CNY Marriage & Family Therapy Place.
Assisting persons who are currently experiencing or who have a history of abuse or trauma is one of our specialties.
Individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with relational difficulties which contribute to depression, anxiety or other emotional difficulties would benefit the most from seeing a therapist at the CNY Marriage & Family Therapy Place.
In therapy, I strive to create a supportive environment where every individual feels heard & understood. I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor working in the field for the past 15 years. Throughout my career I have worked with individuals of all ages for a variety of reasons. I have experience working as counselor and program manager in an outpatient clinic for substance use which has given me the opportunity to train other therapists. Other experience includes school counseling, outpatient mental health, and inpatient chemical dependency.
In therapy, I strive to create a supportive environment where every individual feels heard & understood. I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor working in the field for the past 15 years. Throughout my career I have worked with individuals of all ages for a variety of reasons. I have experience working as counselor and program manager in an outpatient clinic for substance use which has given me the opportunity to train other therapists. Other experience includes school counseling, outpatient mental health, and inpatient chemical dependency.
Branches of Growth Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Syracuse, NY 13212
I have experience working with a wide variety of issues including substance abuse, codependency, divorce, parenting, physical/sexual abuse, domestic violence, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, stage of life issues, crisis intervention, self esteem and school/employment stressors, etc.
Relationships can be one of the biggest blessings and also one of the biggest stresses in your life. It's amazing how quickly life can get in the way of our relationships and cause chaos in our lives. We have obligations, responsibilities and demands that we have to keep up with, while putting in work to create a successful relationship. It can be exhausting at times and things can fall apart quickly. Therapy can be helpful for not just the couple or family, but the individual. This profile is for a group practice.
I have experience working with a wide variety of issues including substance abuse, codependency, divorce, parenting, physical/sexual abuse, domestic violence, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, stage of life issues, crisis intervention, self esteem and school/employment stressors, etc.
Relationships can be one of the biggest blessings and also one of the biggest stresses in your life. It's amazing how quickly life can get in the way of our relationships and cause chaos in our lives. We have obligations, responsibilities and demands that we have to keep up with, while putting in work to create a successful relationship. It can be exhausting at times and things can fall apart quickly. Therapy can be helpful for not just the couple or family, but the individual. This profile is for a group practice.
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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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.