The goal of the Domestic Violence/Mental Health team is to provide intensive treatment for perpetrators, adult and child survivors of abuse, as well as those who suffer from general mental health conditions. Available modes of therapy include individual and group psychotherapy, child play therapy, couples, marriage, and family therapy.
Our focus is to aid the individual in overcoming the devastating impact of domestic abuse, to treat the resulting psychological conditions, and improve the persons overall quality of life.
Beyond individual psychotherapy, there are several different treatment options for the adult survivor of domestic abuse. In particular, two groups focus on treating the symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress that often result from the abuse. A greater focus in these groups, however, is an effort to re-establish a sense of safety, an improved sense of self, and trust.
Our rigorous accountability based perpetrator program focuses on addressing the psychological, emotional, and physical behaviors of the perpetrator, while at the same time addressing the underlying motivations.
Because families often try to work out their differences, we offer couples, marriage, and family therapies. These therapies are offered when specific requirements have been met.
Children, the often forgotten victims, have the opportunity to meet individually with a well-trained therapist to work through their own experiences, fears, and anxieties. Through various methods, such as play therapy, the child learns to express their experiences and better understand relationships.
Therapy for general mental health conditions is also offered on a limited basis for an assortment of life problems and psychological conditions.