Dr. Taji Huang PhD provides domestic violence counseling in Glendale, California. Therapy can help alleviate the trauma and devastating effects of domestic violence in the lives of the victims and their families. Dr. Taji is an experience and compassionate domestic violence counselor who can provide an array of services to help survivors.

What Is Considered Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence is also known as DV and may include several kinds of abuse or battering, dating abuse, family violence, spousal abuse, and intimate partner violence. It is continuous behavior involving the abuse of one partner against another in a romantic or familial relationship. Domestic violence includes behaviors such as physical assault, threats of physical violence, sexual abuse, financial abuse, various types of control, intimidation, or neglect. Also included are endangerment, kidnapping, imprisonment, harassment, stalking, and trespassing.

These types of abuse are not acceptable in the United States and are taken very seriously. If you feel you are a victim of abuse, you should seek first seek safety and then reach out for therapy to overcome the trauma.

Living With Domestic Violence

No one should have to be a victim of domestic violence, yet it can happen to anyone. The problem is often overlooked, denied, or excused; especially in cases where the abuse is psychological. Knowing the signs is the first step in acknowledging the problem and taking the first steps to safety and assistance. No one should have to live in fear of their spouse, lover, or family member. Let domestic violence counseling can help you identify the signs if you are unsure, and make a plan for safety.

Signs Of An Abusive Relationship

Abuse on a domestic relationship can look different in each scenario. However, there are some common patterns and indicators.

Does he or she humiliate you or yell at you and put you down?
Do you avoid certain topics out of fear of making your partner angry?
Do you feel like you can’t do anything right for your partner or feel like you deserve to be hurt or mistreated?
Does he or she treat you so badly that you’re embarrassed for your family or friends to see?
Does he or she blame you of their own abusive behavior?
Is money being withheld or inaccessible?
Is there physical violence?

If you have answered any of these questions with yes, you should seek assistance and get to safety. Once you are in a safe location, consider professional domestic violence counseling.