Abuse Counseling
Domestic & Intimate Partner Abuse
Support for people experiencing — or recovering from — abuse in an intimate relationship.
Abuse in a relationship is rarely just physical. It can be emotional, verbal, financial, digital, sexual, or spiritual. It often builds slowly, mixed with love and moments of tenderness, which is exactly what makes it so disorienting. If you've been questioning your own perception, memory, or worth, you are not alone — and it is not your fault.
Together we'll name what has happened, rebuild trust in your own reality, and support you in whatever direction is safest and right for you.
Abuse can include
- Physical harm, threats, or intimidation.
- Yelling, name-calling, put-downs, or the silent treatment as punishment.
- Control over money, work, transportation, or who you can see.
- Sexual pressure or coercion, including inside marriage.
- Tracking your phone, location, or accounts; monitoring your messages.
- Gaslighting — being told your memory or perception isn't real.
Common questions
- What if I'm not sure it counts as abuse?
- That question itself is worth exploring. Many people who have experienced abuse spend a long time minimizing it. You don't need a label to deserve support — just come in and we'll sort through it together.
- Do I have to leave the relationship to start therapy?
- No. Many people begin therapy while still in the relationship. My job is to support you and your safety, not to make decisions for you.
Rather just talk to Alexia?
Send a short note and Alexia will reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consult. Your information stays private.