Abuse

Irma E. Llanes (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

MA, LPC

I have had the privilege of participating in the healing of families whos children were removed from their homes due to abuse/neglect. I have also helped to rebuild the lives of battered women & their children, helped victims of abuse to rid themselves of the 'baggage' that often is carried as a result from the abuse. I see tremendous courage in all these clients.

Nova (Stephenie) Knutson (she/her)

Professional Counselor Associate

MA, CHT

The impacts of childhood or ongoing sexual, physical or emotional abuse can deeply impact one's ongoing level of safety, belonging, freedom, self-respect/esteem, spontaneity, joy and ease. Some of my deepest satisfaction comes from supporting abuse survivors in reclaiming their access to their aliveness and power.

Jireh Miller (She/Her)

Professional Counselor Associate

LMHCA

A concentration in Trauma and Abuse as part of my masters program combined with personal experience with emotional and spiritual abuse allows real life understanding of the shame a victim of abuse may carry, and creativity for forging a path forward.

Erik Patterson (he/him)

Professional Counselor Associate

Counseling is often about looking inward, but it is essential that we also look to the very real injustices that occur in the world and our personal lived experiences. This concept is crucial to my work, and it's a huge part of why I deeply believe in an integrated approach rather than trying to fit clients into a specific counseling modality.

Sophie Toolanen (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

MA, LPC

I am fully trained in EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). EMDR is an effective approach for shifting core negative beliefs about self and freeing you from negative effects of past trauma, including abuse and neglect. I also use IFS, an approach aimed at healing wounded parts of self, that get in the way of self-compassion, and easing rigidity of protective, yet self-defeating, defensive mechanisms.

Kathleen Thompson (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC, CRC

Very often people feel stuck in their work OR feel like their career has not even started. Being in a job that is a poor fit can be frustrating & even lead to depression. This impacts our personal life & relationships. Further, the rapid advancement in technology is creating new opportunities, but can seem overwhelming to know where to start. Lets put our heads together to see what is possible.

Korina Jochim

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

LMFT

I offer safety and empowerment counseling to survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), interfamilial abuse, psychological, spiritual (high-control groups) and narcissistic abuse. Please note that I do not treat offenders.

Amanda Roberson (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

Abuse is defined as the cruel and violent treatment of a person. Abuse can be psychological, emotional, verbal, sexual, or physical and may have long lasting effects depending on the type and duration of the abuse.

Danièla Murrieta (they, them)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

MA, MFT, RYT, RM

Many people are dealing with the aftermath of emotional, psychological, verbal, physical, or spiritual abuse which can stem from many different experiences. Together, we can heal from the trauma of past abuse, and learn coping strategies, identify patterns and red flags, and learn how create healthy boundaries, so that you can stop the cycle of abuse moving forward.

Melinda Norman (She/Her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

Recovery from child, spousal, and often times abusing ourselves. I work with generational trauma where we work on understanding the effects that parents and grandparents with mental health issues have had on your life.

Sakura Counseling (She/He/They)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC

Victims often feel they are being degraded and often don’t feel their abusers see their innate worth as a human being. The abuse often centers around control and they will use many harmful techniques to maintain and/or gain control over their victims. I have training and experience working with all forms of abuse and together we can create a safe space for you and break the cycle of violence.

Desiree Stang (She/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC, CADC III

Whether you have experienced emotional, sexual or physical abuse. Abuse will impact your life in many different ways. Lets work together on the symptoms you are experiencing in order to make you have a healthier life.

Madeline Harmon (they/them or just my name!)

Clinical Social Work Associate

I have a personal interest and long background in studying various forms of interpersonal abuse and supporting victims of systemic and relational violence in reclaiming power, agency and recovering from the wounds inflicted upon them. I have a background studying narcissistic family system, and use that lens to help people understand the context of their abuse so that they can begin to develop boundaries and heal.

Jenna Washburn (she / her)

Professional Counselor Associate

MA: Mental Health Counseling - Specialization in Addictions

I specialize in treating clients who have experienced narcissistic abuse over their lifetime. The term narcissistic abuse is used to categorize the way a person experiences emotional abuse and manipulation when in a relationship with someone exhibiting narcissistic behavior. This “relationship” does not necessarily have to pertain to a romantic partner. It could also be with a family member, a friend, a coworker, or any other important relationship that is impacting your life.

Trellis Counseling

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Trauma from abuse can be difficult to treat. I have sought out additional training in trauma treatment and trauma studies to help treat the aftermath of abuse.

Jacqueline Boltz

Clinical Social Work Associate

I have spent over five years working as an advocate for survivors of sexual assault and studied somatic and cognitive practices to help individuals understand and heal from abuse.

Shawna Oliver, LCSW (she/her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW

Any form of abuse can have long-term implications on how individuals feel about themselves and those around leaving a feeling of isolation and depression. Sometimes all it takes is a safe place to begin to process and heal.

Allies In Change

Qualified Mental Health Professional

Allies In Change offers extensive services treating domestic violence, abuse, and anger management. We offer group therapy for survivors as well as abusive partners, which includes men's groups, women's groups, parenting groups, and an LGBTQ+ Group. We also offer DV-informed couples therapy with DV-trained experienced therapists.