You Deserve Safety and Freedom

Abuse, often called Intimate Partner Violence or Domestic Abuse, is a pattern of power and control used by one person over another. It does not have to be physical to be deeply damaging. The heavy, ongoing impact of emotional or psychological abuse can be just as detrimental to your physical health and overall well-being.

If you recognize a pattern of control, isolation, or harm in your relationship—whether familial, intimate, or professional—it is critical to reach out for help. We are here to support your journey toward safety and recovery.

Recognizing the Forms of Abuse

Abuse is about control, and it can manifest in many ways. Recognizing these patterns is the first step toward reclaiming your life:

• Emotional/Psychological Abuse: A chronic pattern of manipulation designed to damage your self-worth and independence. This includes constant criticism, shaming, blaming, name-calling, isolating you from loved ones, or threatening to harm you, themselves, or property/pets.

• Physical Abuse: Intentional bodily harm, such as slapping, pushing, choking, or inappropriately using restraints.

• Sexual Abuse: Any nonconsensual sexual contact, including unwanted touching, coerced nudity, or pressuring sexual activity.

• Financial Abuse: Using money or resources to control you, such as taking over bank accounts, stealing identity, or preventing you from holding a job.

The Path to Recovery

The effects of abuse are real and lasting, even after the situation has ended. Abuse survivors often experience a higher risk of mental health concerns because their sense of safety and trust has been fractured.

Through therapy, we partner with you to process trauma and cultivate resilience. Survivors may seek support for issues such as:

• Anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD)

• Chronic Depression and Mood Issues

• Shame and Low Self-Worth

• Dissociation (feelings of numbness or being disconnected)

• Self-Destructive Behaviors and Difficulty with Trust

• Anger and Emotional Regulation

If You Are Experiencing Abuse

Therapy can be a powerful tool for recovery, helping you process your experiences and move toward a life free of harm.

Your immediate safety is the priority. If you or someone you know is in immediate, life-threatening danger, please call 911 or your local law enforcement immediately.

Immediate and Confidential Resources

These resources are available 24/7 and are completely confidential:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

• National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-4673

• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453