Support and safety for healing from family violence and abuse.

Family violence and abuse can deeply impact your physical and emotional well-being, disrupting your sense of safety and trust. Whether it involves physical, emotional, or verbal abuse, or controlling behaviors, the effects can be long-lasting. At The Summit Counseling Center, we provide compassionate counseling to help survivors and families heal, rebuild boundaries, and find hope.

Are You Experiencing Family Violence or Abuse?

You may benefit from counseling if you:

  • Are living with physical, emotional, or verbal abuse from a family member
  • Feel unsafe or fearful in your home environment
  • Struggle with feelings of shame, guilt, or isolation related to abuse
  • Need support to create safety plans or set healthy boundaries
  • Want to heal from trauma and regain control of your life
  • Are seeking help for yourself or a loved one affected by family violence

Our Approach

Our therapists provide a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental space to support your healing journey. We offer individualized, trauma-informed care and may use the methods listed below.

You deserve to live free from fear and harm.

You Deserve to Live Free from Harm

With compassionate support, you can rebuild safety, strengthen boundaries, and move toward a future grounded in dignity and hope.

Therapists for Family Violence and Abuse

Allison Bates , M.S.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Registered Play Therapist

Maddie McGarrah , M.Ed.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Registered Play Therapist

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