Domestic Abuse therapists in Riverside, Maryland MD
We are proud to feature top rated Domestic Abuse therapists in Riverside, 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 Riverside, MD
Online in Riverside, 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 Riverside, MD
Online in Riverside, Maryland
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 Riverside, Maryland
Domestic Abuse or Violence
Moving On Ventures, LLC
Life Coach, MA
Disagreements are going to happen in the best of relationships. However, abuse or violence is never the answer. Life coaching can teach couples how to "fight fairly", which does not result in emotional or physical harm. Victims of domestic abuse or violence can get the support they need to first understand that they did nothing to deserve that level of interaction. Secondly, victims learn how to move on from the trauma and again find their purpose in meaningful relationship. Perpetrators can experience coaching as a way to address their level of response to a difficult situation and how to recover from the harm they have caused.
30 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, Maryland
Domestic Abuse or Violence
Amanda S. Vaught
Psychologist, PsyD
I provide trauma-informed therapy for individuals who have experienced domestic violence or abusive relationships. My approach focuses on creating safety, empowerment, and healing from the lasting effects of trauma. Together, we work to rebuild self-esteem, establish healthy boundaries, and process painful experiences at a pace that feels right for you. Through evidence-based trauma therapy, I support clients in regaining confidence, strengthening their sense of self, and moving toward safety, resilience, and lasting emotional recovery.
13 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, Maryland (Online Only)