Domestic Abuse Therapists in Clemson, SC

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New Beginnings Counseling & Consulting Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Clemson, SC 29632
I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC); I am a Certified Domestic Violence Specialist (CDVS-II); I have a Certification in Advanced Grief Counseling and a Certification in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
I am a Licensed Counselor offering both virtual and in-person therapy for residents of South Carolina and North Carolina. Many clients prefer the flexibility of virtual sessions, though I also provide in-person appointments for those who prefer face-to-face interactions. Both methods are equally effective. I view therapy as a collaborative journey, aiming to equip you with the tools needed for insight, self-awareness, personal growth, and positive change. With over 25 years of experience in the human services field, I have worked with children and adults from diverse backgrounds, addressing a wide range of concerns.
I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC); I am a Certified Domestic Violence Specialist (CDVS-II); I have a Certification in Advanced Grief Counseling and a Certification in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
I am a Licensed Counselor offering both virtual and in-person therapy for residents of South Carolina and North Carolina. Many clients prefer the flexibility of virtual sessions, though I also provide in-person appointments for those who prefer face-to-face interactions. Both methods are equally effective. I view therapy as a collaborative journey, aiming to equip you with the tools needed for insight, self-awareness, personal growth, and positive change. With over 25 years of experience in the human services field, I have worked with children and adults from diverse backgrounds, addressing a wide range of concerns.
(864) 532-5657 View (864) 532-5657
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Sarah Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clemson, SC 29631  (Online Only)
Has life got you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel stressed and don't know what to do? I help client become the masters of their own lives again. I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and self harming behaviors. I also work with clients who are adjusting to new circumstances in their lives, having difficulty managing stress, or trouble navigating relationships and interpersonal conflict. I help clients work to build skills to regulate their emotions and thoughts effectively to become their own therapists.
Has life got you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel stressed and don't know what to do? I help client become the masters of their own lives again. I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and self harming behaviors. I also work with clients who are adjusting to new circumstances in their lives, having difficulty managing stress, or trouble navigating relationships and interpersonal conflict. I help clients work to build skills to regulate their emotions and thoughts effectively to become their own therapists.
(864) 396-2151 View (864) 396-2151
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Michele Davenport
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Clemson, SC 29631
We all have difficult times in our lives, and our reactions and thoughts can lead to or exacerbate anxiety, depression, and other unhealthy disorders. I work with teens and up, and I have extensive experience working with college students to help them find balance, motivation, and overcome their fears of "adulting." I use CBT, REBT and Reality Therapy. I believe it's not so much about negative experiences we have as it is about our ideas about these experiences. I teach how to reframe, set boundaries, and change how clients perceive situations to help reduce or remove negative emotions so they can live full and happy lives.
We all have difficult times in our lives, and our reactions and thoughts can lead to or exacerbate anxiety, depression, and other unhealthy disorders. I work with teens and up, and I have extensive experience working with college students to help them find balance, motivation, and overcome their fears of "adulting." I use CBT, REBT and Reality Therapy. I believe it's not so much about negative experiences we have as it is about our ideas about these experiences. I teach how to reframe, set boundaries, and change how clients perceive situations to help reduce or remove negative emotions so they can live full and happy lives.
(864) 214-2709 View (864) 214-2709
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Nicole Elena Grimm
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Clemson, SC 29631
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and art therapist I create a safe, welcoming environment for all. At times feelings, thoughts, family, or the life around us, can act as barriers to our goals and values. Together we will identify avenues to decrease those barriers and help you engage in a value driven life.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and art therapist I create a safe, welcoming environment for all. At times feelings, thoughts, family, or the life around us, can act as barriers to our goals and values. Together we will identify avenues to decrease those barriers and help you engage in a value driven life.
(864) 810-6361 View (864) 810-6361
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Kathleen Marie May
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Clemson, SC 29631
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have worked in private practice in the Clemson area for over twenty years. My practice includes adults, adolescents, families, and couples. I work with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, as well as matters related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Fundamental to this is my belief that we are all individuals who affect and are affected by our families, groups of which we are a part, and the larger society. The variety of techniques I employ are all in the service of empowering my clients as they work toward healing.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have worked in private practice in the Clemson area for over twenty years. My practice includes adults, adolescents, families, and couples. I work with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, as well as matters related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Fundamental to this is my belief that we are all individuals who affect and are affected by our families, groups of which we are a part, and the larger society. The variety of techniques I employ are all in the service of empowering my clients as they work toward healing.
(864) 374-2273 View (864) 374-2273
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Kateryna Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clemson, SC 29631
In my tenure as a mental health professional I have served diverse populations in multiple settings to include: school-based, residential, community mental health and higher-education environments. Proficient in four languages (Ukrainian, Russian, French, and English), I provide culturally competent and trauma-informed clinical services to help people from all walks of life obtain access to mental health services. As a strong generalist, my therapeutic interests include a range of mental health issues and complications in individuals, couples, and families. As a trauma specialist, I hope to make the world as safer place for all.
In my tenure as a mental health professional I have served diverse populations in multiple settings to include: school-based, residential, community mental health and higher-education environments. Proficient in four languages (Ukrainian, Russian, French, and English), I provide culturally competent and trauma-informed clinical services to help people from all walks of life obtain access to mental health services. As a strong generalist, my therapeutic interests include a range of mental health issues and complications in individuals, couples, and families. As a trauma specialist, I hope to make the world as safer place for all.
(864) 453-9008 View (864) 453-9008
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Recovering Grace Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 550-1374 View (864) 550-1374
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Nan W Cooley
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Clemson, SC 29631
Not accepting new clients
I am passionate about children, teens, and parents. I chose to specialize in Child Clinical Psychology because I find children and adolescents to be fun to work with and incredibly strong and inspiring. I particularly enjoy working with those with anxiety and mood difficulties, and have extensive experience working with those with a history of traumatic experiences including abuse. Psychologists are extensively trained in both diagnostics - identifying disorders - and therapy, as well as how to use one to guide the other. I gather information from all areas of child's life to understand the child as a whole person.
I am passionate about children, teens, and parents. I chose to specialize in Child Clinical Psychology because I find children and adolescents to be fun to work with and incredibly strong and inspiring. I particularly enjoy working with those with anxiety and mood difficulties, and have extensive experience working with those with a history of traumatic experiences including abuse. Psychologists are extensively trained in both diagnostics - identifying disorders - and therapy, as well as how to use one to guide the other. I gather information from all areas of child's life to understand the child as a whole person.
(864) 778-7883 View (864) 778-7883

More Therapists Nearby

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Tinisha M Pender
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Seneca, SC 29672
Imagine a world where everything is perfect. Life is great; no worries, no stress, no DRAMA!. Now wake up! Life isn't easy. The fears, worries, trauma, and relational issues we carry day to day can keep us from living our lives to the fullest and reaching our full potential. Sometimes we feel our lives are spiraling beyond control. My goal as your therapist is to provide a safe space to process life transitions, explore feelings, identify your life's purpose, and help you live the abundant life destined for you.
Imagine a world where everything is perfect. Life is great; no worries, no stress, no DRAMA!. Now wake up! Life isn't easy. The fears, worries, trauma, and relational issues we carry day to day can keep us from living our lives to the fullest and reaching our full potential. Sometimes we feel our lives are spiraling beyond control. My goal as your therapist is to provide a safe space to process life transitions, explore feelings, identify your life's purpose, and help you live the abundant life destined for you.
(864) 634-0930 View (864) 634-0930
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Christopher Grandits
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pendleton, SC 29670
Christopher Grandits is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Owner/Director of Thriving Point Therapy. Psychotherapy can offer a chance to turn your breaking point into your thriving point. Everyone deserves to thrive, and Thriving Point provides state of the art evidence-based treatment in a kind, caring, and healing environment. We welcome people from all ethnicities, faiths, identities, and belief systems.
Christopher Grandits is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Owner/Director of Thriving Point Therapy. Psychotherapy can offer a chance to turn your breaking point into your thriving point. Everyone deserves to thrive, and Thriving Point provides state of the art evidence-based treatment in a kind, caring, and healing environment. We welcome people from all ethnicities, faiths, identities, and belief systems.
(864) 531-5435 View (864) 531-5435

Online Therapists

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Jeffrey D Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Spartanburg, SC 29302
We all face challenges and crises in our lives and sometimes they can be too much to handle alone. Whether it is a specific event or a chronic illness, I think by facilitating emotional resilience I can help you overcome those challenges and life stressors. From marriage/intimacy, addiction and substance abuse, adolescent behavioral and mental health issues, trauma and other adverse childhood experiences - there are not many issues I have not encountered. I believe we all possess the ability to make positive, sustainable change and I take pride in working together, along side you to find a harmonious balance in your life.
We all face challenges and crises in our lives and sometimes they can be too much to handle alone. Whether it is a specific event or a chronic illness, I think by facilitating emotional resilience I can help you overcome those challenges and life stressors. From marriage/intimacy, addiction and substance abuse, adolescent behavioral and mental health issues, trauma and other adverse childhood experiences - there are not many issues I have not encountered. I believe we all possess the ability to make positive, sustainable change and I take pride in working together, along side you to find a harmonious balance in your life.
(864) 428-9523 View (864) 428-9523
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Valerie Boughner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29609
My Specialties are: Stress, Anxiety Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Depression, Addictions , Trauma and Abuse , Grief , Anger Management , Self-Esteem , Career Difficulties , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion Fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment, and Aging and Geriatric Issues.
Hello, my name is Valerie Boughner. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of South Carolina and Florida. I was born into a military family in the United States, and I have lived in many states in the USA, Japan and Panama. I am active in sports and I travel in my spare time. I have been providing family and individual therapy services for over 17 years. I help families and individuals coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship/communication difficulty, grief and loss, life changes, and rejection to overcome their difficulties and reach the highest goals they have set for themselves.
My Specialties are: Stress, Anxiety Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Depression, Addictions , Trauma and Abuse , Grief , Anger Management , Self-Esteem , Career Difficulties , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion Fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment, and Aging and Geriatric Issues.
Hello, my name is Valerie Boughner. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of South Carolina and Florida. I was born into a military family in the United States, and I have lived in many states in the USA, Japan and Panama. I am active in sports and I travel in my spare time. I have been providing family and individual therapy services for over 17 years. I help families and individuals coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship/communication difficulty, grief and loss, life changes, and rejection to overcome their difficulties and reach the highest goals they have set for themselves.
(864) 514-6431 View (864) 514-6431
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Lynelle Goodreau
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
McCormick, SC 29835  (Online Only)
My practice orientation with clients integrates the power of our mind-body-spirit connection toward healing wounded areas within ourselves. I specifically help individuals that have been victims of narcissistic abuse in their early childhood relationships or current adult relationships heal this very real trauma to their minds and bodies. Focus is toward strengthening adaptive, rational and positive thoughts and behaviors instead of living from fear and trauma. Narcissism undermines growth, strength, health and productive ways of living. Meditation, creative visualization/affirmation skills, breathing exercises, role-playing, voice-dialogue and gestalt methods are employed for moving stagnant energy in our bodies. .
My practice orientation with clients integrates the power of our mind-body-spirit connection toward healing wounded areas within ourselves. I specifically help individuals that have been victims of narcissistic abuse in their early childhood relationships or current adult relationships heal this very real trauma to their minds and bodies. Focus is toward strengthening adaptive, rational and positive thoughts and behaviors instead of living from fear and trauma. Narcissism undermines growth, strength, health and productive ways of living. Meditation, creative visualization/affirmation skills, breathing exercises, role-playing, voice-dialogue and gestalt methods are employed for moving stagnant energy in our bodies. .
(213) 260-4724 View (213) 260-4724
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Hannah Latta
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCS, NCC, EMDR , BCTMH
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29609  (Online Only)
I help individuals resolve their depression, anxiety and other symptoms as a result of abuse, including narcissistic abuse, neglect or infidelity using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting (BSP) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) along with other modalities.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, anger or low self-esteem or did you grow up in an abusive home? Are you married to someone who is abusive emotionally or physically or have you discovered your spouse's infidelity? If you are struggling with any of these symptoms or to trust in your relationship, let us work together so we can develop a plan of how to reduce your symptoms, increase your self esteem, work through the abuse of child/adulthood, or address the trauma of infidelity.
I help individuals resolve their depression, anxiety and other symptoms as a result of abuse, including narcissistic abuse, neglect or infidelity using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting (BSP) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) along with other modalities.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, anger or low self-esteem or did you grow up in an abusive home? Are you married to someone who is abusive emotionally or physically or have you discovered your spouse's infidelity? If you are struggling with any of these symptoms or to trust in your relationship, let us work together so we can develop a plan of how to reduce your symptoms, increase your self esteem, work through the abuse of child/adulthood, or address the trauma of infidelity.
(803) 610-2322 View (803) 610-2322
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Hope and Healing Counseling Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CTPP-C, CCTP, NCC
Verified Verified
North Augusta, SC 29841
Through intensive training and personal experience, I understand what it takes to move beyond abuse and betrayal.
Is your partner’s pornography addiction, infidelity, or sexual compulsivity destroying your relationship? Are you ready for change but not sure where to begin? Are you an abuse survivor and feel that you’re living the same story over again? Do you feel there’s something wrong with you or do you deny there’s a problem yet the heartache keeps you up at night? Are you tired of feeling like your partner’s sexual acting out is your fault, feeling inadequate, fighting the same battles, or hoping for change? The path ahead may seem overwhelming but there is hope to heal from past trauma and break the current cycle of betrayal trauma.
Through intensive training and personal experience, I understand what it takes to move beyond abuse and betrayal.
Is your partner’s pornography addiction, infidelity, or sexual compulsivity destroying your relationship? Are you ready for change but not sure where to begin? Are you an abuse survivor and feel that you’re living the same story over again? Do you feel there’s something wrong with you or do you deny there’s a problem yet the heartache keeps you up at night? Are you tired of feeling like your partner’s sexual acting out is your fault, feeling inadequate, fighting the same battles, or hoping for change? The path ahead may seem overwhelming but there is hope to heal from past trauma and break the current cycle of betrayal trauma.
(803) 573-3994 View (803) 573-3994
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Laura Jean Beauvais
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPH, MA, LPC, ART, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29615
Perhaps you feel confused by your relationship. You may have tried personal or marital counseling and are even more bewildered. You suspect you are in an emotionally, verbally, or spiritually abusive relationship, but you may not even have the words to define what is happening. Counseling can provide a safe place to find healing and hope from the effects of neglect and abuse, including narcissistic abuse and gaslighting. As a certified narcissistic abuse and certified trauma counselor as well as an Accelerated Resolution Therapy master-level clinician, I can guide you as you seek to understand and heal.
Perhaps you feel confused by your relationship. You may have tried personal or marital counseling and are even more bewildered. You suspect you are in an emotionally, verbally, or spiritually abusive relationship, but you may not even have the words to define what is happening. Counseling can provide a safe place to find healing and hope from the effects of neglect and abuse, including narcissistic abuse and gaslighting. As a certified narcissistic abuse and certified trauma counselor as well as an Accelerated Resolution Therapy master-level clinician, I can guide you as you seek to understand and heal.
(864) 662-3637 View (864) 662-3637
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Christine Ruiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Moore, SC 29369  (Online Only)
Are you coming out of a domestic violence relationship? Having a hard time healing after abuse and trauma? Are you looking for ways to reduce the impact of your negative thoughts. Are you ready to seek the support you need to get past this difficult time?
Are you coming out of a domestic violence relationship? Having a hard time healing after abuse and trauma? Are you looking for ways to reduce the impact of your negative thoughts. Are you ready to seek the support you need to get past this difficult time?
(856) 567-5540 View (856) 567-5540
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Safe Circle Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29609  (Online Only)
I have extensive experience in intimate partner violence and sexual assault and have completed many related trainings.
Please note: Due to Hurricane Helene, my telephone line is down. Please email! Hi and welcome! I am Charlotte and the owner of Safe Circle Counseling. Whether you are hoping to start therapy for the first time or returning to therapy, I am so glad you reached my profile. I have experience working with a variety of clients with various life experiences. Whether you are struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety, you're having difficulties in your relationships, or things from your past are coming up for you, I hope to support you on your path and empower you to create the life you desire. You are not alone on this journey.
I have extensive experience in intimate partner violence and sexual assault and have completed many related trainings.
Please note: Due to Hurricane Helene, my telephone line is down. Please email! Hi and welcome! I am Charlotte and the owner of Safe Circle Counseling. Whether you are hoping to start therapy for the first time or returning to therapy, I am so glad you reached my profile. I have experience working with a variety of clients with various life experiences. Whether you are struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety, you're having difficulties in your relationships, or things from your past are coming up for you, I hope to support you on your path and empower you to create the life you desire. You are not alone on this journey.
(864) 689-4249 View (864) 689-4249
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Chandra Mills
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, AADC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Piedmont, SC 29673
I have 8 years experience working with women and families that battle with Substance Abuse, trauma and Co-occurring Disorders.
Are you tired of going through life stressors alone? Are you looking for a safe, nurturing, nonjudgmental environment where you can heal from emotional distress, low self-esteem, depression, addiction; trauma and anxiety? Maybe life has thrown you some unexpected challenges that you weren’t equipped to handle. Life events can leave you feeling, stuck, alone and hopeless if you don’t have the right coping skills. Do you want to learn how to have more control in your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you're in the right place. My mission is to promote growth, healing and change.
I have 8 years experience working with women and families that battle with Substance Abuse, trauma and Co-occurring Disorders.
Are you tired of going through life stressors alone? Are you looking for a safe, nurturing, nonjudgmental environment where you can heal from emotional distress, low self-esteem, depression, addiction; trauma and anxiety? Maybe life has thrown you some unexpected challenges that you weren’t equipped to handle. Life events can leave you feeling, stuck, alone and hopeless if you don’t have the right coping skills. Do you want to learn how to have more control in your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you're in the right place. My mission is to promote growth, healing and change.
(864) 365-3579 View (864) 365-3579
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Tanya T Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
Greer, SC 29650
I offer weeknight and weekend appointments. I believe therapy is a safe space everyone can explore skills that are beneficial in life. I am confident I can assist you on your life journey. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, domestic violence, child abuse, child neglect, sexual abuse, personality disorders, family difficulties, and substance use. I am a CAMS-II provider for anger management counseling. If you have been court ordered to anger management, look no further.
I offer weeknight and weekend appointments. I believe therapy is a safe space everyone can explore skills that are beneficial in life. I am confident I can assist you on your life journey. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, domestic violence, child abuse, child neglect, sexual abuse, personality disorders, family difficulties, and substance use. I am a CAMS-II provider for anger management counseling. If you have been court ordered to anger management, look no further.
(864) 453-8983 View (864) 453-8983
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.