National Domestic Violence Hotline
Abe Clabby is an experienced LPC Counselor and Talk Therapist currently working at Thriveworks since January 2020 and at Intrinsic Transformation Wellness as an LPC-Intern since February 2019, specializing in support for abuse and trauma victims, boundary-setting, and assisting loved ones with mental health challenges. Clabby has served as a Hotline Advocate for the National Domestic Violence Hotline since July 2018, assisting thousands of callers each year with support and resources, while also creating valuable resources for the team. Previous positions include a Therapist at Restored Family Counseling, Functional Family Therapist at Southwest Key Program, and experience with the Mobile Crisis Team at Integral Care in Austin. Clabby holds a Master's in Counseling from St. Edward's University and an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science & Policy, demonstrating a diverse background in both counseling and social work.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
For more than 25 years, the National Domestic Violence Hotline has answered the call - over 6 million calls, chats, and texts to date - of those affected by relationship abuse. As the only 24/7/365 national service provider offering services via call, chat, and text, we work to shine a light on domestic violence by supporting and advocating for survivors, providing hope in times of crisis, and promoting healthy relationships for all. The Hotline provides confidential, one-on-one support to each caller/chatter/texter, offering crisis intervention, options for next steps, and direct connection to sources for immediate safety. Our comprehensive database holds more than 5,000 agencies and resources in communities all across the country. Bilingual advocates are on hand to speak with callers, and our Language Line offers translations in over 200 languages. The Hotline is also an excellent source of help for concerned friends, family, co-workers and others seeking information and guidance on how to help someone they know. We work to educate communities all over through events, campaigns, and dynamic partnerships. Today, The Hotline is continuing to grow and explore new avenues of service. love is respect, a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline and Break the Cycle, is a peer-to-peer resource for questions about dating and healthy relationships. Teens and young adults can reach us 24/7 by phone (1-866-331-9474), online chat at loveisrespect.org, or by texting "loveis" to 22522. Our highly trained advocates are also available to parents, teachers, organizations and others concerned about dating violence and abuse.