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At Well Within Counseling, I’m committed to creating a safe, compassionate space where you can begin your journey of healing and self-discovery. I work with individuals, couples, trauma survivors, and survivors of interpersonal and domestic violence to help you process deep emotions, rebuild trust, and develop healthier patterns in your relationships with yourself and others. Whether you’re navigating trauma, relationship struggles, or simply looking to reconnect with your inner strength, I’m here to support you with empathy, understanding, and the tools you need to heal and grow.

Am I experiencing Interpersonal Violence?

Are you experiencing any of the following within any close relationships (partner, spouse, family member, close friend, etc.)?

Physical Abuse:

  • Being hit, slapped, punched, etc.

  • Being shoved or restrained

  • Being chocked or strangulated

  • Having objects thrown or property destroyed as a form of intimidation

  • Being blocked from leaving a room

    Having restrained access to food as a form of control and intimidation

Emotional and Psychological Abuse:

  • Constantly criticized, insulted, or humiliated

  • Gaslighted (manipulated into questioning their own reality)

  • Threatened self-harm or suicide to maintain control

  • Isolated them from friends, family, or support systems

  • Showed extreme jealousy, possessiveness, or controlling behavior

Verbal Abuse:

  • You were yelled at, screamed at, or called names.

  • Threats of harm were made against you, your loved ones, or pets.

  • You were belittled or made to feel worthless.

  • Demeaning jokes were made at your expense.

Sexual Abuse:

  • You were coerced or forced into sexual acts without consent.

  • Affection was withheld from you as a form of punishment or control.

  • You were called degrading sexual names or subjected to degrading comments.

  • You were pressured into unwanted sexual activities.

  • Intimate content of you was recorded or shared without your consent.

Financial Abuse:

  • Your access to money was controlled, or you were prevented from working.

  • You were forced to turn over your income or savings.

  • Debt was run up in your name without your consent.

  • Your spending was monitored or restricted.

  • Your job opportunities or education were sabotaged.

Digital Abuse:

  • Your phone, emails, or social media were checked without your permission.

  • GPS tracking or spyware was used to monitor your movements.

  • You were sent threatening or harassing messages online.

  • Your social media interactions were controlled, or you were forced to share passwords.

Stalking

  • Someone showed up uninvited at your work, home, or social events.

  • You were repeatedly called, texted, or sent unwanted messages.

  • Your movements were monitored, or you were followed.

  • Indirect threats were made to instill fear in you.

These behaviors can occur in romantic relationships, friendships, family dynamics, or other close relationships. Many survivors experience a combination of these abuses over time, creating a cycle that can be difficult to break.