Domestic Abuse therapists in Bel Air North, MD
Browse Domestic Abuse therapists in Bel Air North, Maryland. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Domestic Abuse
Dr. Bridget Williams
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Love does not hurt. A simple statement for a complex issue. I began my clinical career working with individuals who experienced and survived DV or IPV. It can be challenging to even label your relationships as abuse due to the ways your abuser has conditioned you to think or perceive the fights. You may believe if you did or didn't do something, it wouldn't have happened. Together we can explore ways to get your safe, decide how you want to proceed in your relationship, and rebuild the parts of you that have be damaged or wounded by the abuse.
10 Years Experience
Online in Bel Air North, MD (Online Only)
Domestic Abuse
Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, NCCA CTCC CPC
Our counseling services for survivors of domestic abuse or violence provide a compassionate, safe space to address the trauma and complex emotions arising from abusive relationships. Understanding that domestic abuse can take many forms—physical, emotional, sexual, financial—we offer tailored support to empower individuals as they navigate their journey of healing and reclaim their lives.
Empowering Survival and Healing from Domestic Abuse
* Trauma-Informed Care: Drawing from trauma-informed approaches, our counseling services prioritize safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment, acknowledging the profound impact of trauma on an individual's life and facilitating a path toward recovery.
* Safety Planning: We assist clients in developing comprehensive safety plans, whether they are preparing to leave an abusive situation, in the process of leaving, or have already left. This planning addresses immediate safety, legal protections, financial security, and long-term independence.
* Emotional Support: Our counseling provides a supportive environment to process emotions such as fear, guilt, shame, anger, and grief, while also working to rebuild self-esteem, confidence, and a sense of self-worth that has been eroded by abuse.
* Healing from Trauma: Through evidence-based therapeutic techniques, we assist clients in processing and healing from the trauma of abuse, anxiety, and depression.
* Rebuilding Life Skills: The path to recovery includes rebuilding life skills that may have been lost or diminished due to abuse. We support clients in gaining independence, making their own decisions, and establishing a healthy, self-determined life.
Goals of Counseling for Domestic Abuse or Violence
Our counseling for survivors of domestic abuse aims to:
* Restore Safety and Security: Ensure that clients feel physically and emotionally safe and secure, both within the counseling environment and in their personal lives.
* Empower Independence: Empower clients to regain control over their lives, decisions, and well-being, fostering a sense of independence and self-efficacy.
* Facilitate Emotional Healing: Support clients in healing from the emotional scars of abuse, promoting resilience and positive self-regard.
* Enhance Coping Strategies: Equip clients with effective coping strategies for managing stress, triggers, and the challenges of rebuilding their lives after abuse.
* Support Healthy Relationships: Guide clients in recognizing the signs of healthy versus unhealthy relationships, setting boundaries, and building supportive, respectful connections moving forward.
Surviving domestic abuse or violence is a profound and courageous journey. Our dedicated team is here to support you through every step, providing the compassionate care and expertise needed to heal, grow, and embrace a future free from abuse. Reach out today to learn how you can reclaim your life and your sense of self.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bel Air North, MD
Online in Bel Air North, MD
Domestic Abuse
Dr. L A McCrae
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCADC, FOT, CCTP, CCTSA
For those surviving Domestic Abuse or Violence, our first priority is the establishment of a tangible and somatic sense of safety. We move with extreme care, utilizing anti-carceral safety planning and trauma-informed support to help you reclaim your agency. This is a non-judgmental sanctuary where your protection and your testimony are held as sacred.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bel Air North, MD
Online in Bel Air North, MD
Domestic Abuse
Mikela Hallmark
Therapist, MS, LPC, LMHC
Abuse—whether emotional, physical, sexual, or psychological—can fracture our relationship with safety, trust, and even our own instincts. Survivors often carry a deep, quiet knowing that something is wrong, paired with an equally strong impulse to minimize or hide it. In this space, there is no need to explain away your pain.
I work with survivors to gently untangle trauma from identity — honoring the coping strategies that helped you survive while making room for something new. Our work isn’t about re-living the past, but about understanding how it still lives in your body, your relationships, and your nervous system.
Together, we build safety from the inside out. We go at your pace. And slowly, over time, you begin to feel what it’s like to be seen without fear, to set boundaries without shame, and to live without apologizing for the space you take up.
15 Years Experience
Online in Bel Air North, MD
Domestic Abuse
Sophia Pressley
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
Domestic Abuse or violence impose physical, emotional, sexual, verbal, psychological, or economic factors into one's life that makes their journey difficult or stressful. I will help you find the strength to confront domestic abuse/violence in a manner that is appropriate for you. You will learn skills and techniques that will help you tranform from a victim to a survior of your abuse.
16 Years Experience
Online in Bel Air North, MD
Domestic Abuse therapists in Bel Air North, MD Statistics
Domestic Abuse therapists in Bel Air North, MD average 16 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (63%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (52%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 63% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 52% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 44% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 41% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 37% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 59% | Teen |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 70% | Women |
| 63% | Men |
| 59% | LGBTQ+ |
| 52% | Black / African American |
| 44% | Christian |