Domestic Abuse therapists in Gainesville, VA
Browse Domestic Abuse therapists in Gainesville, Virginia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Domestic Abuse
Rivers of Hope Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
We focus on supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse. Our recommended therapists provide a safe, compassionate environment to process trauma, develop safety plans, and regain control over one’s life while fostering healing and empowerment.
Recommended therapists: Andrea Gross, Shannah James, Lea Harkless, Jessica Holesko, Jasper Boomer
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Gainesville, VA
Online in Gainesville, VA
Domestic Abuse
Paws2Heal Mental Health Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Healing from domestic abuse begins with safety, compassion, and support. Using trauma-focused approaches including EMDR and IFS, therapy helps process traumatic experiences and restore a sense of empowerment.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Gainesville, VA
Online in Gainesville, VA
Domestic Abuse
Awaken Wellness Center, Inc.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Surviving abuse leaves marks that go far deeper than what others can see. We meet you where you are, at your own pace, with safety and trust at the center of our work. Brainspotting helps process trauma stored in the body, while IFS gently supports the parts of you still protecting against fear, shame, or self-blame that was never yours to carry.
27 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, VA (Online Only)
Domestic Abuse
Vittoria Donato Grant
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.A., LPC, NCC
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Traumatologist, and Nationally Certified Counselor, I specialize in providing trauma-informed support for survivors of domestic abuse and violence. Experiencing emotional or physical abuse can leave lasting psychological effects, impacting self-worth, relationships, and daily functioning. I offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space where clients can process their experiences, rebuild self-esteem, and develop strategies for empowerment and healing. My work is dedicated to helping survivors regain control over their lives and establish healthy, fulfilling relationships.
31 Years Experience
In-Person Near Gainesville, VA
Domestic Abuse
Lisa Panelo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MS, LCSW, CTMH
Experiencing domestic violence can leave deep wounds—emotionally, mentally, and physically. You deserve a space where you feel safe, believed, and supported. In therapy, we’ll work together to process the impact of trauma, rebuild your sense of self, and move toward healing at a pace that feels right for you.
19 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, VA (Online Only)
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 Gainesville, VA (Online Only)
Domestic Abuse therapists in Gainesville, VA Statistics
Domestic Abuse therapists in Gainesville, VA average 15 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (55%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (45%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
52%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 55% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 45% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Teen |
| 58% | Senior |
| 42% | Children |
Client Focus
| 70% | Women |
| 52% | Christian |
| 48% | Black / African American |
| 48% | Men |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |