Domestic Abuse Therapists in Stafford, TX
I not only work w/ victims of domestic abuse (partner or parental) but also I work with victims of violent crime.
As a professional coach specializing in victims who have suffered abuse, be it physical, emotional, verbal, spiritual, psychological, or financial, I can help you make a plan for the future. Asking often difficult, probing questions I can help you discover answers that are already hiding deep within you. I will partner with you in a thought-provoking and creative process to inspire you to maximize your potential. I believe you are the expert in your own life. My goal is to help guide you to your own wholeness, creativity and resourcefulness. If you come to me, expect to work, but expect to make progress towards healing.
I not only work w/ victims of domestic abuse (partner or parental) but also I work with victims of violent crime.
As a professional coach specializing in victims who have suffered abuse, be it physical, emotional, verbal, spiritual, psychological, or financial, I can help you make a plan for the future. Asking often difficult, probing questions I can help you discover answers that are already hiding deep within you. I will partner with you in a thought-provoking and creative process to inspire you to maximize your potential. I believe you are the expert in your own life. My goal is to help guide you to your own wholeness, creativity and resourcefulness. If you come to me, expect to work, but expect to make progress towards healing.
Crystal Clay
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LCDC, SAP, CART
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stafford, TX 77477
I have a vast understanding of dual diagnosis as it relates to substance abuse.
Are you angry? Is your anger destroying your life? Do something about it! Stop being mad NOW! I help my clients learn to identify triggers and I'll work with you to develop a plan that helps you effectively manage your emotions and control your anger. As a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, I work with my clients to develop a plan that fosters continued recovery by utilizing effective coping skills, and creating a lifestyle that promotes sobriety and recovery while emphasizing personal development.
I have a vast understanding of dual diagnosis as it relates to substance abuse.
Are you angry? Is your anger destroying your life? Do something about it! Stop being mad NOW! I help my clients learn to identify triggers and I'll work with you to develop a plan that helps you effectively manage your emotions and control your anger. As a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, I work with my clients to develop a plan that fosters continued recovery by utilizing effective coping skills, and creating a lifestyle that promotes sobriety and recovery while emphasizing personal development.
Bridget Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, SAP
Verified Verified
Stafford, TX 77477
I specialize in working with people with depression, anxiety, anger management, domestic violence, grief/trauma and loss issues, relationship issues, family, parenting, co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, and stress issues.
I have over 20 years of experience working with adults, adolescents and their families who are dealing with a variety of behavioral health, alcohol and drug abuse issues. My experience has shown me that by changing unhealthy patterns, expressing fears and concerns and taking gentle risks, it is possible to live a satisfying life regardless of what or how long your struggle. I use a combination of techniques depending on issues presented and we will work together on both short and long term goals.
I specialize in working with people with depression, anxiety, anger management, domestic violence, grief/trauma and loss issues, relationship issues, family, parenting, co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, and stress issues.
I have over 20 years of experience working with adults, adolescents and their families who are dealing with a variety of behavioral health, alcohol and drug abuse issues. My experience has shown me that by changing unhealthy patterns, expressing fears and concerns and taking gentle risks, it is possible to live a satisfying life regardless of what or how long your struggle. I use a combination of techniques depending on issues presented and we will work together on both short and long term goals.
Karen T Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Stafford, TX 77477
For 20 years, I have helped children and their families cope with bad things that sometimes happen in a child's life. This includes abuse, divorce, school issues, loss of a loved one, or low self-esteem. I understand the ripple effects that these can have on family members and how hard it is to watch your child struggle. I use a neuroscience-informed approach to create a safe environment for clients to release the emotional pain in a way that makes the most effective use of your time.
For 20 years, I have helped children and their families cope with bad things that sometimes happen in a child's life. This includes abuse, divorce, school issues, loss of a loved one, or low self-esteem. I understand the ripple effects that these can have on family members and how hard it is to watch your child struggle. I use a neuroscience-informed approach to create a safe environment for clients to release the emotional pain in a way that makes the most effective use of your time.
Nazia Islam
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT, EMDR, trained
Verified Verified
Stafford, TX 77477
“Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we are all in this together” is one my favorite quotes from Brene Brown. I believe that the therapy is a collaborative experience between therapist and the client. I want to create a safe space for my clients to share their stories, be their authentic self, engage in creative expression and heal.
“Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we are all in this together” is one my favorite quotes from Brene Brown. I believe that the therapy is a collaborative experience between therapist and the client. I want to create a safe space for my clients to share their stories, be their authentic self, engage in creative expression and heal.
Nicole Thompson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MS, LMFT-A, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stafford, TX 77477
Are you feeling nervous about starting therapy and engaging with a total stranger? If so, I'll make it comfortable for you to share those things that have kept you stuck. I'll also help you make sense of your past and family-of-origin issues that impact your life and significant relationships. Therapy is not always about deeply traumatic experiences but can provide an understanding of issues that will empower you to make changes that lead to sustained transformation. I work with individuals ten years and above and especially enjoy working with women and couples who want to learn how to connect emotionally.
Are you feeling nervous about starting therapy and engaging with a total stranger? If so, I'll make it comfortable for you to share those things that have kept you stuck. I'll also help you make sense of your past and family-of-origin issues that impact your life and significant relationships. Therapy is not always about deeply traumatic experiences but can provide an understanding of issues that will empower you to make changes that lead to sustained transformation. I work with individuals ten years and above and especially enjoy working with women and couples who want to learn how to connect emotionally.
Dr. Cedrina Ruffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stafford, TX 77477
I believe that living a peaceful life is very important to the stability of your mental health. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my passion is to assist you in developing the tools you need to effectively heal, resolve issues, and achieve your desired life changes. Life can be full of many challenges, that can often present themselves at some of the most unexpected times in our lives. We are often never prepared to deal with these challenges, but somehow find a way to get through them, by reach out for assistance to help us to defeat them.
I believe that living a peaceful life is very important to the stability of your mental health. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my passion is to assist you in developing the tools you need to effectively heal, resolve issues, and achieve your desired life changes. Life can be full of many challenges, that can often present themselves at some of the most unexpected times in our lives. We are often never prepared to deal with these challenges, but somehow find a way to get through them, by reach out for assistance to help us to defeat them.
Sangeetha S. Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Stafford, TX 77477 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients! Let's be real—we're all struggling. Whether you’re masking yourself to appear okay on the outside when you’re actually breaking on the inside, or you’re trapped in thinking that you can’t confide in others because your emotions would be “too much” for them to handle, or you’re pushing down your emotions because you’ve learned that they are bad, selfish, or shameful to express—you are not alone. I have felt stuck there before too, and I'm here to walk with you through your unique journey to finding peace, hope, and meaning in life.
Accepting new clients! Let's be real—we're all struggling. Whether you’re masking yourself to appear okay on the outside when you’re actually breaking on the inside, or you’re trapped in thinking that you can’t confide in others because your emotions would be “too much” for them to handle, or you’re pushing down your emotions because you’ve learned that they are bad, selfish, or shameful to express—you are not alone. I have felt stuck there before too, and I'm here to walk with you through your unique journey to finding peace, hope, and meaning in life.
MYS Counseling & Assessment
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, EdD, CART
Verified Verified
Stafford, TX 77477
Our team is focused on helping our clients and their families find peace and success in their home, work and relationships through our unique method. It is brief and solution-focused, enabling clients to reconnect with their authentic selves and be the person they know they can be. Our therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists are of one mind, that you are unique and valuable, and have the potential to succeed in life and relationships. Our brief therapy period focuses on helping you know how your brain is tripping you up and how it can heal you as well, know yourself better than ever, and reclaim lost self-esteem and freedom!
Our team is focused on helping our clients and their families find peace and success in their home, work and relationships through our unique method. It is brief and solution-focused, enabling clients to reconnect with their authentic selves and be the person they know they can be. Our therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists are of one mind, that you are unique and valuable, and have the potential to succeed in life and relationships. Our brief therapy period focuses on helping you know how your brain is tripping you up and how it can heal you as well, know yourself better than ever, and reclaim lost self-esteem and freedom!
LTS Lamerle Therapy Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Stafford, TX 77477 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
La’ Merle serves children and adults and provides Individual and family counseling. She works with individuals in order to help them deal with issues involving mental and emotional health that could be related to past trauma, mental illness or substance abuse. She helps individuals to gain insight into their emotional make-up and find healing around past trauma. In family counseling she helps families to work through their issues facilitating dialogues and ensuring everyone’s needs are met.
La’ Merle serves children and adults and provides Individual and family counseling. She works with individuals in order to help them deal with issues involving mental and emotional health that could be related to past trauma, mental illness or substance abuse. She helps individuals to gain insight into their emotional make-up and find healing around past trauma. In family counseling she helps families to work through their issues facilitating dialogues and ensuring everyone’s needs are met.
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Jannah Therapy & Healing Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Waitlist for new clients
I'm skilled in trauma-informed strengths based counseling, solution-focused brief therapy, somatic & cognitive behavioral therapy, individual & youth counseling, domestic violence, family counseling, autism awareness, Islamically Integrated Counseling, case management, Foster Care, juvenile justice, social justice, grassroots activism, community building.
Creating an empathy driven & compassion focused mental health & social service practice has been my dream since I was 16 years old. My own life experiences drove me into the field of Social Work & mental health to empower, motivate, uplift and elevate individuals, youth, and families. I have over 15 years of experience in Trauma-informed psychotherapy and/or social work practices with a demonstrated history of working in government, civic & social non-profit organizations.
I'm skilled in trauma-informed strengths based counseling, solution-focused brief therapy, somatic & cognitive behavioral therapy, individual & youth counseling, domestic violence, family counseling, autism awareness, Islamically Integrated Counseling, case management, Foster Care, juvenile justice, social justice, grassroots activism, community building.
Creating an empathy driven & compassion focused mental health & social service practice has been my dream since I was 16 years old. My own life experiences drove me into the field of Social Work & mental health to empower, motivate, uplift and elevate individuals, youth, and families. I have over 15 years of experience in Trauma-informed psychotherapy and/or social work practices with a demonstrated history of working in government, civic & social non-profit organizations.
Shanna C Gardner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Missouri City, TX 77459
I have expertise in the areas of depression, anxiety, family issues, couples counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault, in residential & hospital settings.
My name is Shanna Gardner, LPC-S. I believe the counseling process will help you identify effective strategies to cope with difficult situations in an open, supportive, and confidential environment to address the issues concerning YOU! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. Mental Health is about self-care. It’s about time we learn to put ourselves first. So, put yourself first and take time for healing and self-exploration. Self-care and healing are part of finding balance in life. I can assist potential clients in identifying roadblocks to the healing journey.
I have expertise in the areas of depression, anxiety, family issues, couples counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault, in residential & hospital settings.
My name is Shanna Gardner, LPC-S. I believe the counseling process will help you identify effective strategies to cope with difficult situations in an open, supportive, and confidential environment to address the issues concerning YOU! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. Mental Health is about self-care. It’s about time we learn to put ourselves first. So, put yourself first and take time for healing and self-exploration. Self-care and healing are part of finding balance in life. I can assist potential clients in identifying roadblocks to the healing journey.
Wilson Psychological Forensic Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC, NCC, SUDP
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478 (Online Only)
WPFS, PLLC also works with several Employment Assistance Programs (EAP) as a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).
Wilson Psychological & Forensic Services, PLLC is a full-service mental health, forensics, and substance abuse practice servicing all counties in the Washington State, Houston, and Sugarland, Texas areas. We offer dual diagnosis/co-occurring mental health services for individuals seeking help with depression, anxiety, grief, mood, and substance abuse issues. We are approved examiners for the Board of Nursing (BON) and the Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN). We also provide DUI, court-ordered alcohol and substance abuse assessments, DOT SAP, immigration, and domestic violence (VAWA) evaluations and assessments.
WPFS, PLLC also works with several Employment Assistance Programs (EAP) as a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).
Wilson Psychological & Forensic Services, PLLC is a full-service mental health, forensics, and substance abuse practice servicing all counties in the Washington State, Houston, and Sugarland, Texas areas. We offer dual diagnosis/co-occurring mental health services for individuals seeking help with depression, anxiety, grief, mood, and substance abuse issues. We are approved examiners for the Board of Nursing (BON) and the Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN). We also provide DUI, court-ordered alcohol and substance abuse assessments, DOT SAP, immigration, and domestic violence (VAWA) evaluations and assessments.
Rachel Morris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478 (Online Only)
Sometimes our ability to accept what we can't change is tied to our willingness to change what we can. I have worked with diverse populations across Texas, Louisiana and Alaska, including residential substance abuse, Youth & Families and Active Duty Military & their families. I use CBT, strength-based and existential modalities to help a client reach their goals and manage their mental health needs. I help facilitate cognitive and behavioral changes that will lead to greater understanding.
Sometimes our ability to accept what we can't change is tied to our willingness to change what we can. I have worked with diverse populations across Texas, Louisiana and Alaska, including residential substance abuse, Youth & Families and Active Duty Military & their families. I use CBT, strength-based and existential modalities to help a client reach their goals and manage their mental health needs. I help facilitate cognitive and behavioral changes that will lead to greater understanding.
Dr. Tamara Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Missouri City, TX 77459
My area of speciality includes working with individuals experiencing low self-esteem, depression, behavior problems, high stress levels, abuse and neglect, personal relationship and parenting issues.
A New Beginning ! It starts with you! First, I would just like to commend you on taking one of the first steps in creating a well-balanced life! My goal as a therapist is to help you indentify ways of improving your quality of life by discovering resolutions to current problems and becoming self-sufficient in dealing with similar barriers in the future.
Through counseling you will also establish attainable short/long-term goals that will allow you to gain insight on life issues and achieve personal growth and development through the process.
My area of speciality includes working with individuals experiencing low self-esteem, depression, behavior problems, high stress levels, abuse and neglect, personal relationship and parenting issues.
A New Beginning ! It starts with you! First, I would just like to commend you on taking one of the first steps in creating a well-balanced life! My goal as a therapist is to help you indentify ways of improving your quality of life by discovering resolutions to current problems and becoming self-sufficient in dealing with similar barriers in the future.
Through counseling you will also establish attainable short/long-term goals that will allow you to gain insight on life issues and achieve personal growth and development through the process.
KVs Consultants, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LBSW, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Missouri City, TX 77459
I have helped a diverse population of individuals, families and children find healthy perceptions of themselves so they can know themselves as complete, and whole. I am especially trained in working with individuals who have experienced abuse and trauma, anxiety, depression. I work with families and parent to help them navigate the difficult teenage years and teach them effective communication skills . Together with the clients I help them improve the relationship with themselves, their families and their friends
I have helped a diverse population of individuals, families and children find healthy perceptions of themselves so they can know themselves as complete, and whole. I am especially trained in working with individuals who have experienced abuse and trauma, anxiety, depression. I work with families and parent to help them navigate the difficult teenage years and teach them effective communication skills . Together with the clients I help them improve the relationship with themselves, their families and their friends
Harold Haven Boggs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCDC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478 (Online Only)
I help adults with: (divorce, remarriage, PTSD, alcohol, drugs, depression, anxiety, grief, suicide prevention, compulsive sex, job loss; physical illness and disability; eldering); male teens: (problems with self-confidence, sexuality and identity; relationship with parents; alcohol drug problems, depression, grief); with : parents' divorce, or remarriage); families with : (Covenant Marriage, pre-marriage, remarriage, blended families, conflict and violence, abuse, divorce, empty nest), parents : (parent-child conflicts, problems with co-parenting, single-parenting and/or blending families, difficulties with CPS cases, and in-laws
I help adults with: (divorce, remarriage, PTSD, alcohol, drugs, depression, anxiety, grief, suicide prevention, compulsive sex, job loss; physical illness and disability; eldering); male teens: (problems with self-confidence, sexuality and identity; relationship with parents; alcohol drug problems, depression, grief); with : parents' divorce, or remarriage); families with : (Covenant Marriage, pre-marriage, remarriage, blended families, conflict and violence, abuse, divorce, empty nest), parents : (parent-child conflicts, problems with co-parenting, single-parenting and/or blending families, difficulties with CPS cases, and in-laws
Madhuri Govindu ( Emdr Trained)
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC, EMDR, AA Psyc, CBT-TF
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Accepting new clients in Texas. A trauma-informed multilingual, veterans counselor with over 18 years of coaching experience working with individuals and families. Specialties in working with individuals, and veterans who are survivors of crime, domestic violence, PTSD, ODD, Anxiety, dysfunctional relationships, and abuse issues. In our 15-minute free initial consultation, I can provide you with more information on EMDR and how it can help you heal from trauma effectively. I also specialize in Career Transitions, Work Stress, Bullying at work, and Career Confusion. Fluent in Telugu, Bengali, Assamese, Bihari, and Hindi. Call me!
Accepting new clients in Texas. A trauma-informed multilingual, veterans counselor with over 18 years of coaching experience working with individuals and families. Specialties in working with individuals, and veterans who are survivors of crime, domestic violence, PTSD, ODD, Anxiety, dysfunctional relationships, and abuse issues. In our 15-minute free initial consultation, I can provide you with more information on EMDR and how it can help you heal from trauma effectively. I also specialize in Career Transitions, Work Stress, Bullying at work, and Career Confusion. Fluent in Telugu, Bengali, Assamese, Bihari, and Hindi. Call me!
Lauren Klosterboer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478
I believe that all clients have the inherent ability to overcome whatever challenges they face with the help of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide variety of presenting issues. I have experience in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, physical abuse, sexual abuse, family relationship issues, and parenting concerns. I use a variety of modalities to create a treatment plan that fits each client and their specific needs and goals. I am passionate about empowering clients to make positive changes in their lives.
I believe that all clients have the inherent ability to overcome whatever challenges they face with the help of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide variety of presenting issues. I have experience in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, physical abuse, sexual abuse, family relationship issues, and parenting concerns. I use a variety of modalities to create a treatment plan that fits each client and their specific needs and goals. I am passionate about empowering clients to make positive changes in their lives.
Houston Center for Christian Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Life can be really hard. We can help. Serving the Houston area and the State of Texas since 1981 with clinical excellence, we provide a warm, therapeutic, and inviting atmosphere. We see children 2 and up, teens, and adults. Through integrating our faith and clinical training, we offer biblically sound and psychologically skilled approaches to life’s struggles. Meeting clients where they are, we walk alongside in order to hear and help in a way that brings about lasting change. Our doors are open to clients from all religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. We meet in person and virtually.
Life can be really hard. We can help. Serving the Houston area and the State of Texas since 1981 with clinical excellence, we provide a warm, therapeutic, and inviting atmosphere. We see children 2 and up, teens, and adults. Through integrating our faith and clinical training, we offer biblically sound and psychologically skilled approaches to life’s struggles. Meeting clients where they are, we walk alongside in order to hear and help in a way that brings about lasting change. Our doors are open to clients from all religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. We meet in person and virtually.
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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.