Treatment Approaches

Domestic Abuse Therapy

Love shouldn’t hurt. 

Abuse of any kind is unacceptable, but it can be particularly devastating when it comes from someone you care about and trust. 

Has your partner ever terrorized you? Demeaned, insulted, intimidated, or belittled you? Have they threatened you with violence or physically laid hands on you? Do they show extreme jealousy at your attempts to be independent, hang out with friends, or see your family? Have they tried to control who you talk with, where you go, what you do, or what you spend?

If any of this sounds familiar, it may be time to devise a safe exit strategy and seek domestic abuse therapy to begin your healing journey. 

Click here to connect with one of our experienced and compassionate therapists and begin to heal from domestic abuse today.

This may be the first time. Or maybe you’ve bore witness to a dizzying escalation of events that leaves your head spinning and you fearful for your life. Or perhaps you’ve stoically received your partner’s mistreatment for years now.

Whatever the situation, know that you are not alone, and we believe you. 

You have the unassailable right to feel at peace in your own skin. To flourish in your space on this earth without fear of torment, even by someone who claims to love you.

You are no one’s punching bag. You deserve to live with dignity. We’re here to help.

Understanding Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse, also called intimate partner violence, is a pattern of behaviors used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner.

It is a serious, potentially life-threatening issue that can take many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological actions or threats. This consists of any behavior within a relationship that results in one person feeling scared, intimidated, or controlled by the other. The abusive person’s behavior is intended to make their partner feel inferior and dependent upon them.

Domestic abuse affects people from all walks of life. It does not discriminate. It doesn’t matter how old you are, your income level, or where you live. It can happen to anyone. 

Whether you’ve been quietly enduring it for years or didn’t see it coming, it’s time to break free. 

The good news is that there are many resources available to help, including domestic abuse therapy. Once you’ve established your safety, therapy can help you process the trauma you have experienced and offers tools for healing and recovery.

 

Begin healing with Domestic Abuse Therapy

You may feel like you’ll never be whole again after such a destructive experience. But take heart; there is hope. Therapy can help you begin to heal from the trauma of living with domestic violence. 

At TICTI, our compassionate, trauma-informed therapists use research-supported treatment methods to help you recover from your past experiences and move forward into a healthier future, living life on your own terms. Our published research found that after a one-week intensive with us, participants’ post-traumatic symptoms reduced by about two-thirds, and their presenting problems reduced by about half.

Our research-supported treatment model is individualized and may include: 

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) – EMDR involves concentrating on aspects of the upsetting memory while following the therapist’s moving finger with your eyes; this is repeated until the memory is no longer distressing. EMDR has been found to be the most efficient of the well-established trauma resolution methods. 

  • PC (Progressive Counting) – PC, developed by our founder, Dr. Ricky Greenwald, involves watching a “movie” of the upsetting memory in your mind while the therapist counts aloud. In all three comparison studies, PC was found to be as effective, efficient, and well-tolerated as EMDR. 

  • Flash – The Flash technique is a relatively new method that enables clients to resolve traumatic memories while focusing on positive imagery. Preliminary research has found Flash to be non-distressing, safe, rapid, and effective.

 

Are you ready to break the chains of abuse and begin your healing journey?

You don’t have to face recovery alone. If you’re ready to take a big step towards freedom, inquire about domestic abuse therapy today.

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Where to Next?

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