Inspiring Conversations with Alyce LaViolette of Alyce LaViolette, MFT

Today we’d like to introduce you to Alyce LaViolette.

Hi Alyce, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I began working at WomenShelter (a refuge for victims of domestic violence) in 1978 as part of my graduate program at California State University at Long Beach. In 1979, I founded one of the first programs in the country (Alternatives to Violence) to work with perpetrators of intimate partner violence. I began providing training for the Los Angeles County Probaton Dept. in 1980 and have developed training programs for the Los Angeles and Orange County Dept. of Children and Family Services. I became part of the Dept. of State’s Speaker’s Bureau and have spoken internationally for them as well as internationally for groups that are independent of the State Dept. I have spoken in over half of the states in the U.S. and provided DV training for the military. I began providing expert consultation in domestic violence cases for the courts in 1984 and testify in criminal, family law, federal and civil cases. I have appeared on local and national TV and radio, international radio, and have currently signed a contract to do a documentary with Netflix. I have co-written one of Sage Publication’s best-selling books, “It Could Happen to Anyone: Why Battered Women Stay” as well as numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and other publications. I have received numerous awards for my work including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the formerly Southern California Coalition on Battered Women, the Humanitarian Award from Peace Over Violence, Alumna of the Year from CSULB and next year will receive a Woman of the Year Award from the Los Angeles County Commission on Women. I volunteer with a number of groups and also currently serve on the inaugural Commission for Women and Girls for the City of Long Beach.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Working in a field that was not recognized for many years and speaking to groups who were somewhat resistant to hearing about domestic violence. Going into male-dominated fields (the police dept., etc.) and gaining respect as a woman. Dealing with more rigid spiritual communities. I could go on, but I won’t.

Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Alyce LaViolette, MFT?
I have a broad-based private practice (psychotherapy and coaching) in Long Beach, and actually, because of Zoom, all over the state. I also provide training and speaking and expert witness services. I can elaborate in the interview.

Any big plans?
I am looking forward to working with more clients (I have great clients), doing more speaking engagements, including speaking for corporate groups as well as the agencies I have spoken for and providing motivational talks. I did a Ted Talk and that was different and fun. I look forward to more court cases. I also look forward to more travel, time with my family and friends and time off from chemotherapy.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://alycelaviolette.com