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Compassionate Counseling for Healing From Domestic Violence or Abusive RElationships | Online counseling for Clients in Virginia or California
Compassionate Counseling for Domestic Violence in CA and VA | know the signs, identify the cycle, heal
Trauma informed therapy for individuals in California or Virginia. Speciality focus in helping you reconnect with yourself, feel empowered to find your voice again, and HEAL from abusive or unhealthy relationships.
Have you wondered if (or maybe you flat out know) your romantic relationship is not healthy for you?
Has there been frequent lying, infidelity, and verbal put downs that have created self-doubt for you?
Have you been with your romantic partner for many years and feel discouraged or alone in knowing how to navigate your next move?
Contemplated ending your relationship but feel drawn back in?
The Roller Coaster of Emotions in Identifying and Healing from Unhealthy or Abusive Relationships
Compassionate Counseling for Healing From Domestic Violence or Abusive RElationships | Online counseling for Clients in Virginia or California
Healing from (and sometimes identifying) unhealthy and abusive relationships can feel isolating, confusing, and bring about a range of emotions.
Sometimes there may even be periods of “calm” or the “honeymoon” after a verbal or physical incident occurs. You may second guess yourself or your experiences you’ve had in your romantic relationship which only contributes to more confusion.
The cycle of abuse is complex and working with a provider who specializes in these complex dynamics is so important. Having a provider who is trauma informed, goes at your pace, and provides a supportive, nonjudgmental environment for healing to occur is paramount.
To get started, please email hello@humanitascounseling.org.
“Abuse and respect are diametric opposites: You do not respect someone whom you abuse, and you do not abuse someone whom you respect.”
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What are common signs of domestic violence or Abuse in romantic relationships?
The relationships we have with romantic partners, family, and friends can significantly impact our mental health, self-esteem, and well-being. Some relationships can be overtly unhealthy (there is the presence of physical abuse, name-calling, feeling isolated or constantly ridiculed/demeaned), however unhealthy relationships can also include covert, or difficult to identify elements of toxicity.
What are characteristics of unhealthy or abusive relationships?
- controlling behaviors
- poor communication (silent treatment is present, avoidance of discussing important issues, defensiveness)
- lack of trust
- manipulative behavior (making promises that aren’t kept, emotional blackmail or holding things over your head, passive aggressive behaviors)
- a vacillation between feeling loved to then feeling discarded
- gaslighting (when a person seeks to insert confusion in their victim through a reconstruction of reality, causing you to engage in self-doubt, placing inaccurate blame on you for their behaviors)
- you feel disrespected
- you feel like you have to “walk around on eggshells,” never knowing what might upset the other person
- emotional, physical, or financial abuse is present
- bullying
- use of intimidation
- threatening behaviors
- lying/frequent dishonesty
- smear campaigning or attempts to make you look bad in front of others
- manipulation of the facts, twisting your words to fit the other person’s narrative
- you notice you feel badly about yourself and are suffering from poor self-esteem
- coercing you into doing things you do not feel comfortable with
This list is not exhaustive and Rachel Ann Dine, LPC has a speciality focus in understanding the depth and range of unhealthy, abusive, and narcissistically abusive behaviors that can occur in relationships with others (specialized focus on romantic partnerships, family, and high control groups).
Therapy for Women and adults Healing from Unhealthy Relationships | Telehealth Counseling Statewide for individuals in Virginia and California
Helpful REsources Rachel Ann HAs been featured in on abusive and unhealthy relationships
What is trauma informed therapy?
Trauma informed counseling is grounded in creating a safe environment for you to share your experiences when you feel ready. Trauma informed therapy is not demanding that you work or heal on the provider’s “deadline” and instead, involves a collaborative approach that is filled with understanding on the nuances of how trauma can affect someone.
Rachel Ann’s approach and philosophy in providing trauma informed therapy is developing a trusting therapeutic relationship, not rushing the process, and meeting you where you are at in your willingness to share personal information.
Being vulnerable is hard. Coming out of or being in the midst of an abusive relationship can feel overwhelming. There can be messages from others that aren’t helpful (i.e “I wouldn’t put up with that!” or “Why don’t you just leave?”) and Rachel Ann recognizes that healing is not a straightforward process.
You are not alone in feeling the range of emotions–and Rachel Ann’s hope is to support you in this journey and help you regain your sense of identity and self confidence, rediscover who you are, and feel empowered in your life. Abuse is NOT your fault, and Rachel Ann looks forward to providing you with an empowered, supportive, and trauma informed approach to the counseling process.
Email to get started!
E-Mail: hello@humanitascounseling.org
Available to clients in CA & VA
