Find Abuse Therapists & Counselors in Gaithersburg, MD.

 

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 Gaithersburg, the suburbs of Gaithersburg, other nearby places such as Leesburg, Frederick, or anywhere else in Maryland, 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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My practice is tailored specifically to you as my client because you are your best expert. Together we explore the best practices that would work to improve both your symptoms and the functional impact associated with your diagnosis.

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  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Childhood Issues
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  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Major Depressive Disorder
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My goal is to help folks gain insight, learn new coping strategies, and increase their self-confidence, self-compassion, and self-advocacy. We will discuss your concerns through the lens of your identities, lived experiences, and unique contexts.

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We will begin by building a solid foundation of trust and safety. From there, we will collaboratively set therapy goals which will guide the interventions and approaches utilized. I utilize an integrative and flexible approach to therapy.

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Together, we will:

work to understand the complexities of your problems followed by implementation of practical solutions and skills, all couched in a collaborative and nurturing environment. We'll be a team and I'll work hard to help you.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe it's important to balance empathy with a focus on helping you create meaningful changes using concrete techniques that are shown effective through research. My goal is to teach you how to be your own psychologist (so-to-speak).

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  • Addictions
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety-Driven Anger
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Anxiety Management
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar II
  • Combat Trauma
  • Complex Anxiety
  • Complex Trauma
  • Cult Abuse
  • Depression
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  • Fears and Phobias
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  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Health Anxiety
  • High Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Homophobia
  • LGBTQ+
  • Manic Depression
  • Mild Depression
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (OCSDs)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Political Anxiety
  • Postpartum Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Relational Trauma
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Religious Trauma
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Abuse
  • Substance Use
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Transphobia
  • Trauma
  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
  • War Trauma
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Use the process of inquiry, mind-body integration, curiosity, and even some creative exercises to invite the wisest and most compassionate version of yourself to come forward. My folks see beautiful results while doing the work of self-healing.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use an integrative approach designed to get to the root of the issue(s) at hand. I ask a lot of questions - not for me to have more data; but for you to have a different POV into yourself. My goal is that it is a kinder, clearer, and loving one.

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  • Anxiety
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Black and African American Issues
  • Black Women
  • Childhood Issues
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • Cult Abuse
  • Depression
  • Emotional Intimacy
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • Goals/Accountability
  • Helping Professionals
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Interracial Relationships
  • Intimacy
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Mother-Daughter Relationships
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Professional Women
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationship Distress
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  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Spiritual Trauma
  • Working Professionals
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