Sexual Abuse Therapists in Wembley, AB
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I’ve been privileged to live and work in Alberta’s far north, where I’ve become familiar with a wide diversity of cultures and personalities. I understand the unique challenges – such as isolation, transportation, lack of access to support services - that Northerners face. My clients include those facing issues related to intergenerational trauma, residential schools, 60s scoop, addictions, family violence and systemic racism. I have experience working with trauma, sexual assault, grief and loss, separation/divorce, and the LGBTQ community.
I’ve been privileged to live and work in Alberta’s far north, where I’ve become familiar with a wide diversity of cultures and personalities. I understand the unique challenges – such as isolation, transportation, lack of access to support services - that Northerners face. My clients include those facing issues related to intergenerational trauma, residential schools, 60s scoop, addictions, family violence and systemic racism. I have experience working with trauma, sexual assault, grief and loss, separation/divorce, and the LGBTQ community.
Swan Therapeutic Services
Counsellor, CCC, MACP, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Level, AB T0H
Mental health therapy appointments are available evenings and Saturdays, and are offered in person, virtually, and by phone. We offer an initial free 15 minute phone consultation to help determine if Swan Therapeutic Services is a good fit for you. Sessions are person-centered and strength-based, guided by compassion, and will move at the client's pace.
Mental health therapy appointments are available evenings and Saturdays, and are offered in person, virtually, and by phone. We offer an initial free 15 minute phone consultation to help determine if Swan Therapeutic Services is a good fit for you. Sessions are person-centered and strength-based, guided by compassion, and will move at the client's pace.
Demica Pusch
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MSc, BA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sexsmith, AB T0H
Demica holds a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Psychology, with distinction. Through the years she has gained experience working with a trauma-informed lens related to intimate partner violence, mental health, trauma, homelessness initiatives, substance use, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss.
Demica holds a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Psychology, with distinction. Through the years she has gained experience working with a trauma-informed lens related to intimate partner violence, mental health, trauma, homelessness initiatives, substance use, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss.
Now Accepting NEW Clients! Are you dealing with stress, struggling with addiction, or facing relationship challenges? Looking for support that respects your values and beliefs? I understand the unique challenges men face, like managing stress, overcoming addictive behaviors, and navigating relationships. As a husband and father of three, I relate to these pressures and offer a safe, non-judgmental space to work through them together. If it’s important to you, I also provide a faith-based approach, integrating spiritual support to help you find strength and meaning in daily life.
Now Accepting NEW Clients! Are you dealing with stress, struggling with addiction, or facing relationship challenges? Looking for support that respects your values and beliefs? I understand the unique challenges men face, like managing stress, overcoming addictive behaviors, and navigating relationships. As a husband and father of three, I relate to these pressures and offer a safe, non-judgmental space to work through them together. If it’s important to you, I also provide a faith-based approach, integrating spiritual support to help you find strength and meaning in daily life.
BEyond Therapy Counselling & Holistic Services
Counsellor, BEd, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverlodge, AB T0H
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Are you trying your best to cope with life’s challenges but feel like you’re going in circles and cannot seem to gain momentum? Do you want to feel differently or make changes but you’re not even sure where to start? I provide a straight-forward, compassionate and judgement-free space where you can tell your story and embark on your journey of detanglement, self-discovery and healing. You will be supported, encouraged and empowered so that you can manage stress, reframe thoughts, interrupt unhelpful patterns, transform relationships and address your suffering from a place of strength.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Are you trying your best to cope with life’s challenges but feel like you’re going in circles and cannot seem to gain momentum? Do you want to feel differently or make changes but you’re not even sure where to start? I provide a straight-forward, compassionate and judgement-free space where you can tell your story and embark on your journey of detanglement, self-discovery and healing. You will be supported, encouraged and empowered so that you can manage stress, reframe thoughts, interrupt unhelpful patterns, transform relationships and address your suffering from a place of strength.
Nicole Peterson
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Valleyview, AB T0H
Nicole Peterson is a Provisional Psychologist, and she has seven years of experience working in the mental health-counselling profession. She has experience working with a range of mental health concerns, and she believes that personal well-being is achieved and maintained through mind-body practices. Nicole is trained in Basic EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), which is a therapeutic technique used to support recovery from trauma and distressing life experiences.
Nicole Peterson is a Provisional Psychologist, and she has seven years of experience working in the mental health-counselling profession. She has experience working with a range of mental health concerns, and she believes that personal well-being is achieved and maintained through mind-body practices. Nicole is trained in Basic EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), which is a therapeutic technique used to support recovery from trauma and distressing life experiences.
Inner Pathways Counselling
Counsellor, BSc-Psy, MTC, RPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McLennan, AB T0H
Stressed? Anxious? Lacking Direction or Purpose? I am here to help you navigate life's transitions and changes. I have over 20 years' experience in empowering you to live your truth and create lasting change. I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and I am a Master Therapeutic Counsellor-MTC, as well as a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor-RTC. I work with individuals from all walks of life including the LGBTQ community.
Stressed? Anxious? Lacking Direction or Purpose? I am here to help you navigate life's transitions and changes. I have over 20 years' experience in empowering you to live your truth and create lasting change. I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and I am a Master Therapeutic Counsellor-MTC, as well as a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor-RTC. I work with individuals from all walks of life including the LGBTQ community.
Sexual Abuse Counsellors
How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.
Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.
How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.
Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.