Domestic Abuse therapists in Altoona, IA
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Domestic Abuse
Tara Leigh Thomsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LIMHP, CPC
As a survivor of domestic violence and abuse, I am able to help you sort your past and find safety and independence. I understand that the speed of recovery is in your hands not mine, and we will move at a pace you are comfortable with. I will attempt to help you understand the past, and together we can make your future what YOU need it to be.
25 Years Experience
Online in Altoona, IA
Domestic Abuse
Debra Younger
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC, LPC, LMHC, CCPT
As a trauma informed therapist, I use EMDR integrated with Internal Family Systems to help clients address their traumas associated with experiencing domestic abuse and/or violence.
13 Years Experience
Online in Altoona, IA (Online Only)
Domestic Abuse
MindOverHealing Therapies
Hypnotherapist, CHt
Domestic abuse involves a pattern of controlling and coercive behaviors in intimate relationships. It can be physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, or financial. The trauma from such experiences can lead to a range of mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Hypnotherapy allows individuals to access and process traumatic memories in a safe and controlled environment. By guiding clients into a relaxed state, hypnotherapists help them confront and release the emotional pain associated with their experiences.
3 Years Experience
Online in Altoona, IA (Online Only)
Domestic Abuse
Marc Feinberg
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, CBC
Healing from domestic violence is not about forgetting the past — it’s about reclaiming your power, your peace, and your purpose. You are not defined by what was done to you but by the strength it takes to rise again. Through truth, forgiveness, and love, you can rebuild your confidence and rediscover your worth. God has not abandoned you — He is rewriting your story with grace and redemption. Freedom begins the moment you believe you are worthy of it. You are not a victim; you are a survivor becoming victorious. Your healing begins today.
26 Years Experience
Online in Altoona, IA
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 Altoona, IA (Online Only)
Domestic Abuse therapists in Altoona, IA Statistics
Domestic Abuse therapists in Altoona, IA average 18 years of experience and charge around $237 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (56%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (44%), and Behavioral Therapy (33%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$237
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 44% |
Male |
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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
| 56% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 33% | Hypnotherapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Senior |
| 56% | Young Adult |
| 44% | Teen |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 78% | Christian |
| 78% | Women |
| 67% | Men |
| 67% | Military / Veterans |
| 67% | Persons with Disabilities |