Domestic Abuse & Relationship Trauma Counseling in Utah County
Whether you’re in a difficult or abusive relationship now, have left one, or are processing the lasting effects of one, therapy offers a confidential space to be heard, without judgment or pressure to make a decision before you’re ready. Licensed therapists in Pleasant Grove and online.
- Confidential support
- Most major insurance accepted
- In person or online
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For 24/7 confidential support, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-800-799-7233 or by text: text START to 88788. In Utah, the LINKLine at 1-800-897-5465 is anonymous, confidential, and available 24/7.
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What we hear
- I keep making excuses for him to everyone, including myself.
- I don’t recognize the person I’ve become in this relationship.
- I left, but I still flinch at things that shouldn’t scare me anymore.
- Everyone says just leave, like it’s that simple.
- I’m not even sure if what’s happening counts as abuse.
Whatever stage you’re at, you’re welcome here.
You Deserve to Feel Safe
Domestic abuse isn’t only physical. It can include emotional, psychological, financial, or sexual patterns of control in a relationship, and it doesn’t require physical violence to be real and serious. Many abusive relationships involve isolation, manipulation, and fear, sometimes alongside genuine care, which is part of what makes them so confusing and hard to leave.
Whether you’re currently in a difficult or abusive relationship, have already left one, or are dealing with the lasting effects of a relationship that’s since ended, you deserve a space to be heard without judgment. Therapy can help whether you’re unsure what to do, actively planning next steps, or already out and processing what happened.
At Willow Therapy, we approach this work with trauma-informed care. Your safety and your own choices come first, and we never pressure anyone toward a specific decision about their relationship.
You are not responsible for someone else’s choice to hurt or control you.
What This Can Look Like
Abuse takes many forms, and it doesn’t always look the way people expect. You may recognize a few of these, or many.
Physical harm or fear of it
Hitting, pushing, restraining, or threats of physical harm, past or ongoing.
Emotional & psychological abuse
Constant criticism, humiliation, gaslighting, or being made to feel like you’re “too sensitive” or “crazy.”
Control & isolation
Being kept from friends, family, money, or the ability to make your own decisions.
Financial abuse
Having money withheld, controlled, or sabotaged as a way to limit your independence.
Fear of your partner’s reactions
Walking on eggshells, or constantly managing your own behavior to avoid an outburst.
Cycles of abuse & reconciliation
Painful incidents followed by apologies or promises to change, then a return to old patterns.
Confusion about whether it “counts”
Wondering if what’s happening is really abuse, especially without physical violence involved.
Aftermath of a past relationship
Anxiety, hypervigilance, or difficulty trusting, even years after the relationship has ended.
Difficulty leaving
Fear, finances, children, shared community, or love for your partner making leaving feel impossible, even when you know something is wrong.
Who We Help
Support here meets you at whatever stage you’re at, with no requirement to have things figured out first.
People currently in a difficult or abusive relationship
A confidential space to talk, with no pressure to make any particular decision before you’re ready.
People who have left an abusive relationship
Processing what happened and rebuilding a sense of safety and self-trust.
Survivors of past relationship trauma
Even years later, the effects of an abusive relationship can shape how you see yourself and trust others.
Loved ones of someone in an abusive relationship
Support for the difficult, often helpless-feeling position of watching someone you care about struggle.
People questioning whether their relationship is abusive
You don’t need certainty about what to call it to reach out and talk it through.
Anyone told to “just leave”
Leaving is often the most dangerous point in an abusive relationship, and it’s rarely simple. Support meets you wherever you are.
How Therapy Helps
Support is tailored to where you are, and always moves at your pace.
Trauma-informed individual therapy
Your pace, your choices, always. See our trauma-focused therapy page for more on this approach.
Safety planning
Practical, judgment-free help thinking through safety, whether you’re staying, planning to leave, or already out.
CBT & EMDR for lasting effects
Addressing the anxiety, hypervigilance, and trauma responses that can persist long after a relationship ends. Learn about CBT or EMDR.
Rebuilding self-trust & identity
Working through the isolation and self-doubt that often develop in abusive relationships.
Coordination with community resources
We’re glad to connect you with domestic violence advocates, legal resources, or shelters when that’s helpful, alongside therapy.
What Working Together Looks Like
Every situation is different, but working together often follows this pattern.
Reach out
You can talk to a therapist whether or not you’ve decided anything about your relationship yet.
A confidential, judgment-free space
Your therapist listens without pushing you toward a decision you’re not ready to make.
Safety & stabilization
If relevant, you and your therapist think through safety planning together, at your own pace.
Process what happened
Whether you’re currently in the relationship or have left, there’s space to work through the impact honestly.
Rebuild
Reconnecting with your own identity, trust, and sense of safety, on a timeline that’s yours.
Meet Therapists Who Support This Work
These are the two therapists on our team whose profiles specifically name domestic violence or domestic abuse as an area of focus. Trauma-informed therapists across our team can also help. Call us and we’ll help match you from our full team.
2 therapists
Brennan Bellon
ACMHC
Pleasant Grove · Virtual
Domestic violence, trauma & addiction recovery
Meet Brennan →
Mariah Frias
LCSW
Pleasant Grove · Virtual
Domestic abuse & violence, DBT & coping skills. Teens & young adults
Meet Mariah →
Not sure who to choose? Call (801) 410-0542 or schedule online, and our team will help you find a good fit, whether or not that’s one of the therapists listed above. See all therapist profiles →
Working through trauma from any source?
Our trauma-focused therapy page covers the broader approach we use for processing difficult and painful experiences.
Insurance & Payment
Therapy for the effects of domestic abuse or relationship trauma is often covered by most major insurance plans, particularly when paired with a diagnosis like anxiety, depression, or PTSD, subject to your benefits. We accept most major plans, including Select Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and others.
Our team will verify your benefits and talk through your options, including self-pay, before your first appointment. Check your coverage →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this only for people who have already left their relationship?
No. You’re welcome here whether you’re currently in the relationship, actively planning to leave, or have already left. Therapy meets you at whatever stage you’re at.
What if I’m not sure whether what’s happening to me is actually “abuse”?
You don’t need a label to reach out. Many people come in with exactly this question, and talking it through with a therapist can help you get clarity without any pressure to name it a certain way.
Will you tell me to leave my relationship?
No. We won’t pressure you toward any specific decision. Our role is to support you, help you think clearly, and help you stay safer, whatever you decide, on your own timeline.
Is my information confidential?
Yes. Therapy sessions are confidential, with the same limited exceptions that apply to all therapy (such as risk of serious harm to yourself or someone else). We can talk through exactly what that means for your situation.
What if I’m not ready to leave, or I still love my partner?
That’s common, and it doesn’t disqualify you from support. Complicated feelings, including love, fear, hope, and loyalty, often exist alongside recognizing that something is harmful. There’s no judgment here.
Can you help with safety planning?
Yes. If it’s relevant to your situation, your therapist can help you think through practical safety planning, and we can connect you with domestic violence advocates or local resources for more specialized safety support.
Can therapy help with the effects of a relationship that already ended?
Yes. Anxiety, hypervigilance, difficulty trusting, and a shaken sense of self are common after leaving an abusive relationship, even a long time afterward. Trauma-informed therapy can help with all of this.
What if I’m worried someone will see that I’ve been researching this?
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Can this be done online?
Yes. Both therapists listed above offer secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth therapy anywhere in Utah, in addition to in-person sessions in Pleasant Grove.
Is therapy for domestic abuse or relationship trauma covered by insurance?
Often, yes, particularly when paired with a diagnosis like anxiety, depression, or PTSD, subject to your benefits. We accept most major insurance plans, and our team will verify your coverage before your first appointment. Check your coverage →
You Are Not Alone in This
Whatever stage you’re at, support is available. Schedule an appointment in Pleasant Grove or online.
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