Domestic Abuse therapists in North Bel Air, Maryland MD
We are proud to feature top rated Domestic Abuse therapists in North Bel Air, MD. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Domestic Abuse or Violence
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.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Bel Air, MD
Online in North Bel Air, Maryland
Domestic Abuse or Violence
Dr. L A McCrae
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCADC, FOT, CCTP, CCTSA
Lived experience, clinical training, and academic research
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Bel Air, MD
Online in North Bel Air, Maryland
Domestic Abuse or Violence
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.
9 Years Experience
Online in North Bel Air, Maryland (Online Only)
Domestic Abuse or Violence
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.
14 Years Experience
Online in North Bel Air, Maryland
Domestic Abuse or Violence
Dr. Patricia Webbink
Psychologist, MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology
For many years, I have offered counseling for individuals, as well as for couples, families, and groups, who have suffered from domestic abuse (including narcissistic abuse) or violence. A pioneer in the field of rape and violence as Women's Issues, I have been quoted in numerous articles and books on these subjects, as well as being the author of an article for "Victimology Magazine". I provided the original staff training at the DC Rape Crisis Center and followed up with active support of their counselors. I also worked with the DC Area Women's Center. I testified at the Rape Council Hearings in the 1970's and have been featured in a prime time TV series on rape. In addition, I was the Chair of the National Institute against Prejudice and Violence in Baltimore, Maryland for many years. Please feel free to call for information or a consultation: 301-229-8000
55 Years Experience
Online in North Bel Air, Maryland