Sexual Abuse Psychiatrists in 28226
Liz Burkholder
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28226 (Online Only)
My passion is working with other clinicians and healers. I offer 1:1 sessions and group programs to help the clinicians themselves to do their own inner work, trauma work, inner child work, and emotional release work. I use mind-body medicine modalities such as hypnotherapy, breathwork, and somatic release work to get into the subconscious mind and body in order to release deep rooted pain, patterns, shock, and trauma from the source in which is was created/ stored. Please visit www.burkholderwellness.com for more information.
My passion is working with other clinicians and healers. I offer 1:1 sessions and group programs to help the clinicians themselves to do their own inner work, trauma work, inner child work, and emotional release work. I use mind-body medicine modalities such as hypnotherapy, breathwork, and somatic release work to get into the subconscious mind and body in order to release deep rooted pain, patterns, shock, and trauma from the source in which is was created/ stored. Please visit www.burkholderwellness.com for more information.
Providence Family Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD, MDiv, DMin
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28226
Dr. Harmon is board certified in Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Prior to his career in medicine, Dr. Harmon was a pastor in the Presbyterian Church for over a decade. He earned a Master's in Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida, a Doctorate of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, and his MD from the Medical University of South Carolina. He enjoys working with both children and adults and is passionate about helping his patients find balance in the biological, psychological, and spiritual aspects of life.
Dr. Harmon is board certified in Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Prior to his career in medicine, Dr. Harmon was a pastor in the Presbyterian Church for over a decade. He earned a Master's in Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida, a Doctorate of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, and his MD from the Medical University of South Carolina. He enjoys working with both children and adults and is passionate about helping his patients find balance in the biological, psychological, and spiritual aspects of life.
Anthony C. Patterson
Psychiatrist, MD, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28226
Many people experiencing emotional distress seek a conversation about whether medication or psychotherapy might be a good idea to include in their treatment plan. The conversation begins with building a trusting relationship, followed by the most accurate diagnosis possible. My approach is one of restraint, and my default is to base the treatment primarily on skills and lifestyle changes that evolve in psychotherapy. I love to see pharmacology prove to be an only temporary part of the recovery process.
Many people experiencing emotional distress seek a conversation about whether medication or psychotherapy might be a good idea to include in their treatment plan. The conversation begins with building a trusting relationship, followed by the most accurate diagnosis possible. My approach is one of restraint, and my default is to base the treatment primarily on skills and lifestyle changes that evolve in psychotherapy. I love to see pharmacology prove to be an only temporary part of the recovery process.
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Sexual Abuse Psychiatrists
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.