Sexual Abuse Therapists in 48104

Healing begins when we talk about the pain - I believe one of the largest obstacles to feeling better is asking for help. I also believe that each of us is resilient and has an inner strength that enables us to soldier on while we work through our pain. My goal as your therapist will be to support you and give you the tools you need, while guiding you through the process of healing and resolution so that you may find inner peace and renewed energy.

Relationships are central to my work, whether it be the relationship between a child or adult and myself, or the complex web of relationships within a family. My training and experience in Infant Mental Health--a type of therapy focusing on the attachment relationship between a primary caregiver and and an infant or young child--permeates all aspects of my work. I believe that therapy cannot separate an individual from the context of his or her relationships, past or present. I am creative and flexible in my approach to working with the children, teens, adults and families that I serve.

You might feel anxious, or depressed. You want to change but you feel stuck, unable to move forward. You might be unhappy with aspects of yourself, or your relationships, but you do not know what to change, how to change. You might suffer because of trauma, or for a loss that feels too hard to bear. Talking to a therapist can help. If you decide to meet with me, my first goal will be to connect with you, and help you feel understood. Working from this connection, I will try to help you understand more of yourself, and know how to change using the therapeutic techniques most appropriate for your characteristics and needs.

I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, families couples, and groups. My educational background includes a Ph.D. in Family Studies, a MA in Counseling, and a BA in Family Life Education. I worked in family preservation for over 10 years, I am certified in treating sexual addictions, sexual abuse recovery, and facilitating life skills. I am experienced in offering support for grief, change of life, and parenting. I am also educated and experienced in crisis intervention including but not limited to mental health emergencies, domestic violence, and sexual assault.

I have a deep belief in the ability for you to overcome difficulties. As a therapist, I believe, you are the expert in your experience and it is my role to provide a safe, understanding, and non-judgmental space for you to heal, grow, and move into a new way of being and feeling. But that doesn’t mean you have to figure everything out on your own–we will work together. I am here to support you in your healing journey. Collaboratively, we will set goals on both what you want to achieve and things that you want to rid from your life.

It's hard being a person. We all struggle to some extent in fundamental areas of human life-- relationships, identity, work, destructive behaviors, the meaning of life itself. Satisfying marriage/committed relationships are a specific challenge faced by many. I work in both individual and couples therapy. There are many ways to approach human problems, including: how family of origin influences personality; one's relationship to one's thoughts and feelings; self-defeating beliefs, both conscious and unconscious; self-defeating behavior. I value thoughtfulness and compassion, working together, and recognizing your goals and ideas.

My counseling style is respectful and compassionate. Together we will create a safe place to share your concerns, understand the issues and choose the best method of treatment for your individual needs. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, grief, sexual abuse, self-esteem and emotional eating/weight loss.

I'm a psychotherapist working with people who are ready to make positive changes in their life but somehow continue to feel stuck. If you want to learn strategies for healing from the mental, emotional and lifestyle issues that hold you back, then I can help. If you understand that therapy is a process and not a magic pill, I am here to support you on your path of exploration.

Taking the first step to seek therapy is never easy. My goal is to help clients feel empowered to tell their stories, process their past and move towards a healthier future. I use multiple evidence based treatments to provide therapy in the areas of trauma and abuse for adolescents and young adults as well as fertility counseling, infertility and pregnancy loss for adults. I’m also available for Consultations and Evaluations for Embryo Donation and Egg & Sperm Donation as indicated by ASRM guidelines.

I’m a very passionate therapist that centers her work around being trauma informed and client centered. I provide individual psychotherapy to adults that have a range of complex issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, stress management, identity and much more. I work with clients using an intersectional and social justice lens that has been developed over years of working with oppressed communities such as survivors on domestic and sexual violence. The strength-based approach I use, helps clients look within the blackness to find the light.

I love working with teenaged and college-aged clients, as well as men who want to discover how to be deeply alive in this modern world. I work with a variety of clients, and have particular training in the realm of sexuality. People who have been to counselors before tell me they’re relieved to find someone who actually listens instead of offering stock answers. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach; instead, I believe that rich, authentic conversations lead to discovery and transformation. I show up with curiosity and a readiness to discover who you are and what brings you alive. (Find more info at www.timcourtois.com)

As a therapist, I approach all of my work from a social justice framework. I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds, including those struggling with chronic illness or dynamic disabilities. I work with clients to set realistic, attainable goals for treatment. I aim for transparency in everything that I do. I particularly enjoy supporting women, members of the LGBTQ community and clients from other marginalized groups. I am culturally Deaf and fluent in ASL, and as such, I serve many Deaf clients. However, spoken English is my native language, so many of my clients are also hearing.

You deserve to feel good about yourself and have a life that is satisfying and meaningful. Whether you are feeling down about yourself, experiencing anxiety, having difficulty coping with recent or past events, having problems in relationships or on the job, hurting yourself or making choices you later regret, I can help you attain a life worth living. I take a non-judgmental, relational approach to helping you reach your own individual goals.

It is written, "Hope is an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." A popular image of an anchor symbolizes safety and stability. Many people - maybe even you - face terrible storms in their lives: addiction, abuse, fear, loss of relationships, joblessness, loneliness and more. In response to life's storms, people turn to compulsive sexual behavior, anger, substance abuse and food to soothe themselves. These "medications" not only do not work, but create chaos in our lives. Other ways of dealing with turmoil include lying, isolation and feelings of shame, guilt and worthlessness. I offer a refuge to chart a new course.

We deserve joy and fulfillment in our lives and at times it is hard to reach. Sometimes we need to access deeper parts of ourselves to heal traumatic experiences. This is why I often use experiential therapies in my practice. These are therapies that focus on the way it feels to experience your emotions, not just think about them. When we talk about tough topics, we may focus on what your body feels like, what memories or images come to mind, or how old it makes you feel. We can do this through imagination, movement, or art.

The decision to seek therapy can be scary. If you seek help with anxiety, depression, betrayal trauma, sexual addictions, childhood trauma, MPE/NPE adults, self-esteem issues or lingering effects of neglect or abandonment I'm here to help. Over the past 12 years, I have used a brain based, client centered, whole person perspective and developed a personalized approach based on each client's unique experiences and needs. All aspects of the person are considered in my approach to therapy, including health, family of origin relationships, physical and emotional wounds experienced, internalized beliefs and core values.

I take a collaborative, holistic, and relational approach to therapy that allows for the client to be the expert in their own experience. I try to create a non-judgmental space for clients to process and contextualize their experiences within the systems, relationships and positions in which we operate. I tend to be emotionally-focused and person-centered, meaning therapy will be a dynamic space that feels most aligned with what you may need or want on any given day.

The individuals, couples, and families with whom I work are interested in understanding and addressing not only certain specific emergent problems such as those associated with adjustment and relationship difficulties, depression, and anxiety, but also the underlying thoughts, feelings, and behavioral and relational patterns that have contributed to the development of these problems. Through a collaborative, empathic, psychotherapeutic process, these individuals, couples, and families expand and utilize their skills, strengths, and self-understanding in order to live more meaningful and rewarding lives.

Life can be difficult; between the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life it is often hard to prioritize yourself and your needs. It is easy to feel overwhelmed or as if you are barely staying afloat. Amidst all of these daily pressures, you may be struggling with an increase of anxious feelings, depression or struggling with childhood issues that have not been addressed. Therapy can help with all of these issues and teach you how to prioritize yourself and reduce some of the negative symptoms you are experiencing. It can be scary to start therapy, I am here to help reduce that fear.