Sexual Abuse Therapists in 18055
Melissa M Parsons
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Hellertown, PA 18055
I have 20 years experience with almost all disorders and severity levels. My strengths in practice are with domestic abuse victims and complex attachment trauma. I seek to free you of guilt, shame and emotional build up in the nervous system. Together we develop stability of self esteem and confidence. I have extensive experience with PTSD and healing symptoms of fear, dissociation and hypervigilance through EMDR and brainspotting. I also work with couples and families. Dreamwork may be used to uncover sub/unconscious messages. All age groups and issues welcome, we can get through this together!
I have 20 years experience with almost all disorders and severity levels. My strengths in practice are with domestic abuse victims and complex attachment trauma. I seek to free you of guilt, shame and emotional build up in the nervous system. Together we develop stability of self esteem and confidence. I have extensive experience with PTSD and healing symptoms of fear, dissociation and hypervigilance through EMDR and brainspotting. I also work with couples and families. Dreamwork may be used to uncover sub/unconscious messages. All age groups and issues welcome, we can get through this together!
Patti Hoyt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Hellertown, PA 18055 (Online Only)
You are not alone, even if you feel like you are. We don’t need to journey through life alone. It is important to embrace your own unique journey with support from the community, including a trusted therapist. I’m here to journey with you as you navigate your unique pathways. I encourage people to be their best authentic self, mind, body and spirit. I’ve enjoyed working with adults on all walks of life as they work through their addictions, traumas, and their families. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for clients to be free to work on their unique goals using techniques that fosters understanding, empathy, and encouragement.
You are not alone, even if you feel like you are. We don’t need to journey through life alone. It is important to embrace your own unique journey with support from the community, including a trusted therapist. I’m here to journey with you as you navigate your unique pathways. I encourage people to be their best authentic self, mind, body and spirit. I’ve enjoyed working with adults on all walks of life as they work through their addictions, traumas, and their families. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for clients to be free to work on their unique goals using techniques that fosters understanding, empathy, and encouragement.
College Telehealth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hellertown, PA 18055
College is an exciting time, but the transition can be a challenge! This new adventure is a time of self-exploration, and it can often come with feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious, and in need of support. That's where we come in! Welcome to College Telehealth, where we specialize in working with adults to help identify and address obstacles to independence and growth. We also understand that you are juggling classes, friendships or relationships, and other responsibilities each day. You deserve some support, and we're here to help!
College is an exciting time, but the transition can be a challenge! This new adventure is a time of self-exploration, and it can often come with feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious, and in need of support. That's where we come in! Welcome to College Telehealth, where we specialize in working with adults to help identify and address obstacles to independence and growth. We also understand that you are juggling classes, friendships or relationships, and other responsibilities each day. You deserve some support, and we're here to help!
Bea von Watzdorf
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hellertown, PA 18055
Ever feel run down from taking care of others? Tired to the point of exhaustion but afraid or unable to stop? Unsure how you ended up where you are but sure you don't want to be there anymore? It's an easy place to find ourselves. What isn't easy is getting out of it. I can help. For over 20 years I've been providing a confidential, nurturing environment that in which people can safely figure out who they are and what they’re about. Working together, we explore life’s questions, challenges and opportunities, as well as the stories we're living by and the ones we want to live by.
Ever feel run down from taking care of others? Tired to the point of exhaustion but afraid or unable to stop? Unsure how you ended up where you are but sure you don't want to be there anymore? It's an easy place to find ourselves. What isn't easy is getting out of it. I can help. For over 20 years I've been providing a confidential, nurturing environment that in which people can safely figure out who they are and what they’re about. Working together, we explore life’s questions, challenges and opportunities, as well as the stories we're living by and the ones we want to live by.
3D Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CADC, LPC, CET II
Verified Verified
Hellertown, PA 18055
Want emotional, psychological and spiritual change? I can help. I am passionate about working with people who want to understand and change the repetitive patterns that keep them stuck. I help people look at adult relationship patterns and connect them to issues stemming from their families of origin. Together, we will develop a plan for living an authentic life, freedom from bondage of self, with integrity and inner peace. I would be honored to be a part of your soul healing journey. I offer hope.
Want emotional, psychological and spiritual change? I can help. I am passionate about working with people who want to understand and change the repetitive patterns that keep them stuck. I help people look at adult relationship patterns and connect them to issues stemming from their families of origin. Together, we will develop a plan for living an authentic life, freedom from bondage of self, with integrity and inner peace. I would be honored to be a part of your soul healing journey. I offer hope.
Evan R. Griffin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CDMDTP, ASDCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hellertown, PA 18055
Hello and Welcome! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience and specialized training in optimizing mental wellness, developing healthy relationships, and cultivating confidence. Based firmly in neuroscience, evidence-based practice, and psychodynamic therapy techniques, I guide my patients every step of the way in developing new attitudes towards life's most complex matters. Allow me to help you manage your anxiety, conquer your depression, overcome your trauma, and improve your relationship(s).
Hello and Welcome! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience and specialized training in optimizing mental wellness, developing healthy relationships, and cultivating confidence. Based firmly in neuroscience, evidence-based practice, and psychodynamic therapy techniques, I guide my patients every step of the way in developing new attitudes towards life's most complex matters. Allow me to help you manage your anxiety, conquer your depression, overcome your trauma, and improve your relationship(s).
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Sexual Abuse Therapists
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.