Domestic Abuse therapists in Bessemer, AL
Browse Domestic Abuse therapists in Bessemer, Alabama. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Domestic Abuse
Alena Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
I work with a lot of clients who are in or have left abusive situations and one of the most important things for the client to hear is that they weren't overreacting or misreading a situation. Treating domestic abuse and violence involves helping the client improve their self-esteem, self-confidence, self-worth, inner strength, and decision making skills.
8 Years Experience
Online in Bessemer, AL (Online Only)
Domestic Abuse
Dr. Allison Williams
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I provide virtual services for those who have suffered atrocities that they didn't deserve. I've primarily provided services to female-identifying survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, but have some experience providing services to male-identifying survivors as well. I am also familiar with legal settings (experience providing support in criminal and civil court as a victim advocate) and with emergency and transitional housing.
10 Years Experience
Online in Bessemer, AL (Online Only)
Domestic Abuse
Pamela Brewer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, Ph.D, LCSW-C,DCSW
Too often abuse grows from a sense of "deserving" it - which is never true, a belief that you have no options - which is never true - but does require thoughtful and safe planning if you are choosing to extricate yourself from a relationship that has all the potential for getting worse - unless your abuser is able to take responsibility for his/her abusive behavior.
41 Years Experience
Online in Bessemer, AL (Online Only)
Domestic Abuse
Collins Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
All of our clinicians provide clinical care for individuals who are currently in or have a history of being in an abusive or violent relationship.
21 Years Experience
Online in Bessemer, AL
Domestic Abuse
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed therapy for individuals who have experienced domestic abuse, intimate partner violence, emotional abuse, coercive control, or the lasting psychological effects of unsafe or harmful relationships. Survivors of domestic violence often experience trauma responses such as anxiety, hypervigilance, depression, shame, fear, emotional numbness, difficulty trusting others, and feeling disconnected from themselves and others.
Brad takes a holistic, trauma-focused approach to healing from domestic abuse, helping clients safely process their experiences and begin rebuilding a sense of stability, self-worth, and emotional safety. Therapy provides a confidential, supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences at their own pace without judgment, pressure, or fear.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation strategies, and holistic therapeutic approaches to help clients process traumatic memories, reduce emotional distress, and restore a sense of control and grounding. Treatment focuses on supporting nervous system regulation, rebuilding self-trust, and helping clients move out of survival-based patterns into healthier, more empowered ways of living.
Healing from domestic abuse often involves more than talk therapy alone. When trauma is deeply embedded, it can affect emotional regulation, relationships, decision-making, and physical well-being. Brad’s approach focuses on addressing the root impact of trauma so clients can experience meaningful, lasting recovery rather than short-term coping.
Therapy is collaborative and individualized, supporting each client’s unique needs, safety considerations, and healing goals. The process often includes strengthening boundaries, improving emotional resilience, rebuilding identity, and restoring the ability to feel safe in relationships again.
Healing and recovery are possible. With the right support, survivors of domestic abuse can move beyond the effects of trauma, reclaim their sense of self, and build a life grounded in safety, strength, and emotional freedom.
28 Years Experience
Online in Bessemer, AL (Online Only)
Domestic Abuse therapists in Bessemer, AL Statistics
Domestic Abuse therapists in Bessemer, AL average 15 years of experience and charge around $221 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (48%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$221
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 36% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 80% | Women |
| 64% | Men |
| 60% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Military / Veterans |
| 44% | Black / African American |