When Hannah* first came to the Violence Prevention Center, she wasn't in immediate crisis. She wasn't looking for an emergency shelter or legal assistance. She simply knew something wasn't right. For years, she had struggled to trust her own instincts. Setting boundaries felt nearly impossible, and she often found herself putting everyone else's needs ahead of her own. She couldn't explain why she felt so stuck, only that she wanted things to be different. As counseling conti

Healing after domestic violence or trauma looks different for everyone. You might wonder, “Do I really need counseling?” The short answer...

Starting counseling can feel like a big step—and sometimes it brings up questions about what the experience will actually be like. At the...