Sexual Abuse Therapists in 34983

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Debbie Hoeffner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CRRTS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
My intention is always about healing. It is no longer about managing and coping with the disturbing thoughts, feelings, sensations, or incidences. I have extensive training and experience with treating trauma and anxiety. My methods help those move beyond PTSD, phobias, generalized anxiety, guilt, anger, grief, etc.
My intention is always about healing. It is no longer about managing and coping with the disturbing thoughts, feelings, sensations, or incidences. I have extensive training and experience with treating trauma and anxiety. My methods help those move beyond PTSD, phobias, generalized anxiety, guilt, anger, grief, etc.
(772) 672-3254 View (772) 672-3254
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Restore Wellness Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Find someone with compassion for helping you facilitate a healing journey from childhood sexual trauma. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, conflict with relationships, difficulty with intimacy, and perfectionism? Does your history of trauma affect the way you view yourself and triggers relationship difficulties? Are you overwhelmed when having to set boundaries for yourself? We provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and encouraging place to uplift you in areas of individual, couples counseling, child & adolescent trauma, and family therapy. We collaborate with you to improving emotional and relational health.
Find someone with compassion for helping you facilitate a healing journey from childhood sexual trauma. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, conflict with relationships, difficulty with intimacy, and perfectionism? Does your history of trauma affect the way you view yourself and triggers relationship difficulties? Are you overwhelmed when having to set boundaries for yourself? We provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and encouraging place to uplift you in areas of individual, couples counseling, child & adolescent trauma, and family therapy. We collaborate with you to improving emotional and relational health.
(561) 660-9670 View (561) 660-9670
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Siedah Spencer-Ardis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
As a Marriage and Family Therapist my speciality is working with African American and minority women, teen girls, couples and blended families. If you are looking for a safe, non-judgmental space for healing to begin Focus Therapy Clinic is the place. Working through a questionable time in your life as a women? Battling to understand your feelings and thoughts of self doubt as a teen? Or understanding the unspoken and unclear dynamics of a blended family? It is my mission to offer a comfortable, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive atmosphere as everyone has their own unique story to tell.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist my speciality is working with African American and minority women, teen girls, couples and blended families. If you are looking for a safe, non-judgmental space for healing to begin Focus Therapy Clinic is the place. Working through a questionable time in your life as a women? Battling to understand your feelings and thoughts of self doubt as a teen? Or understanding the unspoken and unclear dynamics of a blended family? It is my mission to offer a comfortable, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive atmosphere as everyone has their own unique story to tell.
(248) 430-4725 View (248) 430-4725
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Windsong Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CASM-II
Verified Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983  (Online Only)
At Windsong Wellness, we look to help you get the life you want. We specialize in working with addiction, anger management, trauma, and relationships. Let us help you. If you have Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford, or Oscar: you can schedule at https://headway.co/providers/brett-lieberman for your therapy needs. If you have other insurance, then you can schedule your appointment for teletherapy at www.windsongwellness.org.
At Windsong Wellness, we look to help you get the life you want. We specialize in working with addiction, anger management, trauma, and relationships. Let us help you. If you have Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford, or Oscar: you can schedule at https://headway.co/providers/brett-lieberman for your therapy needs. If you have other insurance, then you can schedule your appointment for teletherapy at www.windsongwellness.org.
(772) 675-4111 View (772) 675-4111
Larry Phillip Auerbach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCETS, BCFE
Verified Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983  (Online Only)
I focus on solutions and problem solving. I give homework, because clients who are invested in doing the work needed to get better will get better.I consider myself very creative in finding approaches to solve problems. I work with many addictions, not just substance, but sexual addictions and trauma issues
I focus on solutions and problem solving. I give homework, because clients who are invested in doing the work needed to get better will get better.I consider myself very creative in finding approaches to solve problems. I work with many addictions, not just substance, but sexual addictions and trauma issues
(772) 494-7069 View (772) 494-7069
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Kimberlee Rae Frisosky
LCSW, CAP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in working with women and girls (kids and teens) because there is nothing more fulfilling than seeing healing take place in a woman or girl’s heart. Whether I am working with a woman crushed by years of trauma, or a seemingly out-of-control teenage girl, or a child suffering from sadness or anxiety, I find such joy in creating sacred space to do meaningful work. I find this work even more rich and effective when I’m able to integrate your spiritual paradigm.
I specialize in working with women and girls (kids and teens) because there is nothing more fulfilling than seeing healing take place in a woman or girl’s heart. Whether I am working with a woman crushed by years of trauma, or a seemingly out-of-control teenage girl, or a child suffering from sadness or anxiety, I find such joy in creating sacred space to do meaningful work. I find this work even more rich and effective when I’m able to integrate your spiritual paradigm.
(772) 291-0134 View (772) 291-0134
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Awareness Counseling Center of the Indian River
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Break free from your past negative experiences or outdated habits and thoughts. Why suffer with worry, sleep problems, fears, grief, eating problems, feeling worthless, depression, addictions, or embarrassment over your sexual preferences? There is no shame in any feeling or thought. Through therapy you can grow beyond labels that were pinned on you. Reclaim your birthright of happiness as you learn that your core emotions and thoughts are confirmed and that it's healthy to express them. Rewrite your life story starting now.
Break free from your past negative experiences or outdated habits and thoughts. Why suffer with worry, sleep problems, fears, grief, eating problems, feeling worthless, depression, addictions, or embarrassment over your sexual preferences? There is no shame in any feeling or thought. Through therapy you can grow beyond labels that were pinned on you. Reclaim your birthright of happiness as you learn that your core emotions and thoughts are confirmed and that it's healthy to express them. Rewrite your life story starting now.
(772) 245-6919 View (772) 245-6919
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Stacey Hellow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983  (Online Only)
There are times in our lives when we need assistance to help us in meeting our individual and family goals. Life can take a turn that we are not ready for. Change can be expected or unanticipated, leaving the individual with anxieties and stressors that are difficult to process! My role is to help you explore healthy coping mechanisms and understand your individual needs. I am a Psychotherapist with a PhD in Psychology and LCSW. I have spent the past 27 years working with individuals, families, and, adolescents, as well as advocating for victims of crime and first responders.
There are times in our lives when we need assistance to help us in meeting our individual and family goals. Life can take a turn that we are not ready for. Change can be expected or unanticipated, leaving the individual with anxieties and stressors that are difficult to process! My role is to help you explore healthy coping mechanisms and understand your individual needs. I am a Psychotherapist with a PhD in Psychology and LCSW. I have spent the past 27 years working with individuals, families, and, adolescents, as well as advocating for victims of crime and first responders.
(772) 242-9706 View (772) 242-9706
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Vivas Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor, LMHC, CST, MS, EdS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vive Ut Vivas means "live as if to live". That statement is exactly what we want to help our clients to do. Through therapy, we want to provide clients with the tools that they need to live their lives to the fullest and to discover the potential that they have within themselves. Specialties Include: Sex Therapy, Depression, Anxiety, Family/ Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse and more. At Vivas Counseling Services, LLC, we strive to provide an environment free from judgement where clients can comfortably address sexual and other issues in a completely confidential environment with a therapist who has training specific to the client's needs.
Vive Ut Vivas means "live as if to live". That statement is exactly what we want to help our clients to do. Through therapy, we want to provide clients with the tools that they need to live their lives to the fullest and to discover the potential that they have within themselves. Specialties Include: Sex Therapy, Depression, Anxiety, Family/ Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse and more. At Vivas Counseling Services, LLC, we strive to provide an environment free from judgement where clients can comfortably address sexual and other issues in a completely confidential environment with a therapist who has training specific to the client's needs.
(772) 617-6891 View (772) 617-6891
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Chrysalis Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983  (Online Only)
(772) 946-1936 View (772) 946-1936
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Dr. Victoria McCann (Frontline Therapy)
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CCTP, PhD
Verified Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a trauma specialist committed to helping you survive and thrive after crisis, trauma or in times of stress. I am passionate about serving the first responder, military, veteran, medical & LGBTQ+ communities. I also specialize in mood & borderline personality disorders. My work focuses on building strength & resiliency through a variety of practical techniques. I believe in a straightforward, collaborative approach to treatment built on honesty & humor. I will provide support when you are struggling, push you when you need it & help you use your strengths to find your own unique solutions to move forward in your life.
I am a trauma specialist committed to helping you survive and thrive after crisis, trauma or in times of stress. I am passionate about serving the first responder, military, veteran, medical & LGBTQ+ communities. I also specialize in mood & borderline personality disorders. My work focuses on building strength & resiliency through a variety of practical techniques. I believe in a straightforward, collaborative approach to treatment built on honesty & humor. I will provide support when you are struggling, push you when you need it & help you use your strengths to find your own unique solutions to move forward in your life.
(772) 209-3893 View (772) 209-3893
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Guise Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
“Owning our story and loving ourselves through the process is the bravest thing we will ever do.” (Brene Brown). I would like to be able to help you define your story and learn to love yourself to your fullest capability so that you can also learn how to allow others to love you. To find your center and allow yourself to fill your cup with your own greatness and allow others to benefit from what overflows from the cup. To learn how to express your needs / wants without fear or intimidation and to learn how to fulfill those needs/wants without worrying about the other people in your life.
“Owning our story and loving ourselves through the process is the bravest thing we will ever do.” (Brene Brown). I would like to be able to help you define your story and learn to love yourself to your fullest capability so that you can also learn how to allow others to love you. To find your center and allow yourself to fill your cup with your own greatness and allow others to benefit from what overflows from the cup. To learn how to express your needs / wants without fear or intimidation and to learn how to fulfill those needs/wants without worrying about the other people in your life.
(317) 953-4095 View (317) 953-4095

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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.