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If you’ve dealt with any type of abuse in the past, you may be aware of the adverse effects it can have on your mental health. On the opposite end of the spectrum, if you’ve been abusive in the past, you may have trouble forgiving yourself.

Regardless, a licensed therapist can help you access your feelings and heal from abuse you’ve experienced. Whether you are located in downtown Washington DC, Anacostia, Ballston, Bluemont, or even Brentwood, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You Need Help with Abuse

Whether you’ve abused someone else in the past or you’ve been a victim of abuse, you may have some scars that make life difficult.

Here are some signs you need help with abuse:

  • You may be easily triggered to feel fear or panic.
  • You may hold a lot of anger toward the person who abused you.
  • You avoid talking about or doing anything that can remind you of your experience.
  • You blame yourself for your experience.

Abuse comes in many forms, including physical abuse, mental abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, verbal abuse, and more (this is not an exhaustive list). No matter the type of abuse you are dealing with, Mental Health Match can help you find a therapist to get the healing process started and improve your life.

If you’re struggling with past abuse and not sure how therapy can help, read this article by licensed therapist Kennyetta Watkins: When bad things happen to good people.

Speak With an Abuse Counselor Today!

Abuse can take hold and change the trajectory of your life - in severe cases, it can take your life completely off track. But, with targeted therapy based on your specific abuse situation, there’s hope for recovery and lasting happiness. And with Mental Health Match, finding a great therapist is easy! Start by browsing below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Ryan Miller
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You may be entangled in the remnants of past events, relationships, or stories; want to alleviate suffering from grief, loss, anxieties, or depression; or find yourself seeking and struggling to build a deeper connection with self and others.


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You may be entangled in the remnants of past events, relationships, or stories; want to alleviate suffering from grief, loss, anxieties, or depression; or find yourself seeking and struggling to build a deeper connection with self and others.

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The decision to seek therapy is often born with a profound desire to untangle one’s complex inner world — the emotions, relationships, and behavior shape our lives. My job is to accompany you in the process, providing support and perspective as we d

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  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
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  • Relationship Trauma
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Together we will allow all of yourself to come to the forefront, focusing on the present, the past, any and all factors that hold you back from being your truest version of your self.


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Together we will allow all of yourself to come to the forefront, focusing on the present, the past, any and all factors that hold you back from being your truest version of your self.

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Therapy is a sacred place to slow down, to process, to think with another who privileges your thoughts, feelings and ideas. I care about the moment to moment feel of the therapy and will check in to ensure you are getting out of it what you need.

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  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Complex Trauma
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  • Grief
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Panic Attacks
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Bee Cook
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We'll explore your relationships, attachments, sense of self, and how past experiences still impact you today. I'm happy to support those undergoing major life transitions, working through trauma, navigating identity questions, or seeking growth.


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We'll explore your relationships, attachments, sense of self, and how past experiences still impact you today. I'm happy to support those undergoing major life transitions, working through trauma, navigating identity questions, or seeking growth.

Something to know about my approach is:

In our work together, you can expect a warm, nonjudgmental presence as we explore your inner world. I offer a space where all parts of you are welcome, even those you've tried to push away. My goal is for you to feel truly seen, heard, and understood

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  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
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Jessica Jobaris
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Let's meet the work of inevitable life changes, big Grief and little grief together, so you can come alive again, aligning in hope. Processing our pain engenders authenticity. And reminds us of the beauty of life's complexity. Let's begin!


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Let's meet the work of inevitable life changes, big Grief and little grief together, so you can come alive again, aligning in hope. Processing our pain engenders authenticity. And reminds us of the beauty of life's complexity. Let's begin!

Something to know about my approach is:

My master's degree specialized in trauma-informed Relational Psychodynamic Therapy. Basically, the therapist and client relate in the 'here and now,' establishing a transformative connection through supportive presence. Clients lead the way!

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  • Acute Grief
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  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Grief
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  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • PTSD from Abuse
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  • Self-Awareness
  • Self-Esteem
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  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Worth
  • Situational Grief
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  • Suicide loss
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Kat Darger
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Connect you to your own inner resources and support you in renegotiating the hold that traumatic histories have over you, in order to move more closely toward alignment with your truest self, values, and life.


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Connect you to your own inner resources and support you in renegotiating the hold that traumatic histories have over you, in order to move more closely toward alignment with your truest self, values, and life.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe in personal and collective liberation and, by taking your experiences, pain, and inner wisdom seriously, I aim to co-create a space of connection and safety in which we can untangle life’s intricacies.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Climate Change Stress
  • Codependency
  • Complex Trauma
  • Distress Tolerance
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  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Gender Identity
  • Gender Transition in Families
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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