Domestic Violence Support
Therapy specialized for those who have experienced or are experiencing abuse in a relationship.
Domestic violence often surfaces in family law cases. It is not the same as "high-conflict" pr situational violence as it involves patterns of coercive control, intimidation, fear, and power imbalance. At Guyette Famly Guidance, we provide specialized, trauma-informed therapy for individuals navigating abusive relationships, separation, and post-separation abuse concerns.
Who we help
We work with individuals, parents, or children who are:
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experiencing emotional, psychological, physical, or other types of abuse
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leaving or preparing to leave an abusive relationship
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navigating allegations of abuse
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healing from coercive control or post-separation abuse
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court-involved and needing therapeutic support
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falsely accused of being abusive
If you are unsure whether what you are experiencing qualifies as domestic violence, therapy can help you assess patterns safely and privately.
Our Approach
We create therapy plans tailored to each client's needs. The foundation of our therapy plans often includes:
- having a trauma-informed approach
- safety planning and risk management
- psychoeducation about coercive control dynamics
- emotional stabilization and coping skills
- support during legal proceedings and transitions
- processing past abuse
- communication strategies
- establishing and holding boundaries in challenging relationships
Signs You may Benefit from Therapy
- You feel afraid of someone
- The legal system is being used against you
- You feel constantly monitored, criticized, or isolated
- You question your own reality or memory
- You feel intimidated in interactions
- You are experiencing ongoing harassment post-separation
- You are concerned that there is manipulation
If this resonates, we can work with you to develop a plan in therapy for healing and moving forward.
