Sexual Abuse Therapists in Fort Collins, CO

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Saryn Ulrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified
Verified
All living things on this earth experience entirely unique and multifaceted lives. Some of us fall in love and have our first heartbreak, others are survivors of violence and assault , and others experienced a childhood that felt painful, neglectful, or unstable. These experiences can express themselves somatically, psychologically, or in one specific area of the body. Illness, total wellbeing, and contentment are connected to our present, past, and inter generational experiences. Are you experiencing barriers in school, work, relationships, or your health? Your life experiences may be blocking your ability to move forward.
(970) 528-1862
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Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Pamela S O'Grady
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse ,sexual assault ,depression, anxiety, PTSD or any life issues that are interrelated.
I believe we each have a wisdom inside of us which holds our deepest truth and knowing. During our life we are each impacted by difficult life experiences and we lose our way, our truth, and struggle to heal and thrive in life.By working together you can heal and reconnect with your inner wisdom and truth and live a happy fulfilling life.
(970) 276-6230
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Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Sarah Klein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC, EMDR II
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I specialize in using art therapy and EMDR with adult survivors of childhood trauma, and have specific training in working with dissociation and sexual abuse .
I'm an Art Therapist and Transpersonal Counselor. I like to think of it as combining creative processing with soul-centered psychotherapy -- I love helping people transform through images. I counsel people who long for emotional/spiritual clarity and purpose, but feel overwhelmed by fear, shame, and grief. Through art therapy, transpersonal counseling, and EMDR, I support clients through the process of exploring neglected areas of the self, so they can find meaning and direction in their lives. EMDR is an evidence-based treatment approach which can improve self-esteem and process difficult past experience and emotions.
(970) 366-3036
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Fort Collins, CO 80526
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Jessica Grant, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My therapeutic areas of passion include trauma (ie: sexual assault , interpersonal violence, child abuse.
Reaching out and allowing somebody to help you sort through pain can be an intimidating process. I understand the courage it takes and because of this I believe in building a strong relationship based on trust. Not every therapist is a good match and I want to respect your time and finances. I offer a free 30-minute consultation to see what it would be like to work together. My goal is to provide a safe space for your story and to help you achieve healthy relationships and self-worth. I would be honored to be part of your healing process.
(970) 464-3607
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Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Kristin Mjelde
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
No after school availability at this time. Hello and welcome! My name is Kristin and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. If you've gotten this far, you have already taken one of the hardest and bravest steps in the therapy process. We all need some form of support at some point in our lives and asking for that support is often the biggest hurdle you will face. I have extensive experience and training in working with trauma through all stages of life but my passion is helping children heal and grow. I am trained in Play Therapy, EMDR, Neurofeedback and sexual abuse treatment and can offer parenting support.
(970) 292-7755
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Fort Collins, CO 80526
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Erin M Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am trained to provide play therapy, neurofeedback, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, sexual abuse treatment and parenting support.
My name is Erin Thomas and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Northern Colorado. In therapy, every client is different and has differing needs for the healing process to occur. This is why the most important step to me in working with a client is establishing a trusting relationship at the beginning of therapy so that I can understand how to help in the most effective way. Connecting with others in a way that supports them through difficult times in their lives has been my passion and I continue to look for new ways to help those who struggle.
(970) 875-6079
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Fort Collins, CO 80524
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Christopher Bruno
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MACP, MA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Dan Allender, the nation's leading specialist in story and sexual abuse recovery.
"The only way out is through." I am committed to helping my clients discover what it means to truly live fully -- to experience healing in relationships, to understand their strength, to embrace their uniquenesses and to live a life of wholeness and adventure. At the core, I believe that we are relational beings, and while relationships are often the primary sources of our pain, they are also the primary conduits to our healing. Together we will find ways THROUGH the pain and into freedom. There is too much LIFE to be lived...too much adventure to be had...
(970) 704-5883
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Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Carolyn Newman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I work with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, the effects of sexual abuse and other forms of trauma, PTSD, and identity issues.
Life is hard. Hurt happens to all of us. Sometimes it is intentional, sometimes unintentional. When it happens, we are left with a wound that, if left unexamined, can affect every aspect of our lives: body, soul, and spirit. Lancing the wound can be painful, especially those wounds caused by trauma and abuse, but the compromised life that we live if we don't examine the wounds is often as painful as the original wound. Choosing to face the pain is a courageous act, and successful resolution requires a safe and supportive atmosphere with safe and knowledgeable professionals.
(970) 812-1116
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Fort Collins, CO 80524
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Jessica Kuhn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I have experience with transitional problems, sexual abuse / assault survivors, trauma, and a wide variety of other topics.
Are you dealing with the death of a loved one? Do you simply wish you had someone to talk to who is impartial and non-judgmental? Therapy is about finding the right "fit" with a therapist, and I pride myself in creating a comfortable environment in which to foster growth. Sometimes all we need is to have a place to talk things out before we can move forward and feel better.
(970) 315-3227
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Fort Collins, CO 80521
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Bree Emery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Although my experience lends itself to working with many different types of people, I specialize in working with girls and women on women's issues. Issues of specialty include: identity issues, self-mutilation, behavioral issues, sexual assault , trauma, eating disorders, coping skills, anxiety, and depression.
(970) 300-5138 x2
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Fort Collins, CO 80524
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Amelia Jenkins Walsh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have been a therapist for over twenty years, so there is no ideal client. I am here to help those in need. Lately, anxiety and depression have hit so many people. But, people who have traumas that have come forward and feel now is the time to deal with them, I am very experienced to help you. I have also dealt with cancer personally and in my family, as well as stroke and brain surgery. So, medical issues are also an area, and I am ready to walk through with this you. Sexual abuse and rape are another trauma I have spent many years helping people with. You set the goals, and we develop the treatment plan!
(970) 610-0077
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Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Taya J Matoy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSPT, CCEAT, CDMT, MAC
Verified
Verified
I understand anxiety, depression, PTDS, sexual abuse / assault and life transitions.
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD? The Hero's journey takes courage. If it's too people-y out there for you, know you are not alone. No epic journey is complete without trusted individuals to help along the way. I am committed and honored to be a part of your journey. Healing incorporates genuine caring, and reality gently reflected back to you in a compassionate and loving way, so that self compassion can become a part of your inner landscape. It has been said the greatest love affair you will have in your lifetime is with yourself. I believe this to be true, and I look forward to helping you discover yourself.
(970) 341-2147
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Fort Collins, CO 80521
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Megan Louise Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CACIII
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
We all have the need to feel supported and understood when in crisis, or when life feels overwhelming. I don't think we are meant to navigate life's difficult paths alone. I encourage you to call and see how therapy could be of benefit to you with your current life circumstances. I believe we each have the innate capacity to heal, and I value and encourage the integration of mind, body, and spirit. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, addiction, chronic pain, childhood sexual abuse , trauma, grief, and PTSD.
(970) 812-4344
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Fort Collins, CO 80526
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Valerie Lemon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My specialties include: Trauma, Depression and Anxiety, Relationships / Interpersonal Difficulties, Life Transitions, Spirituality, Loss and Grief, Sexual Abuse Issues, Cross-Cultural Issues, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Personal Growth.
I am passionate about working with individuals, couples and groups and will work with you to increase your felt sense of self-acceptance and self-esteem while challenging you to experiment, in the spirit of play, with new ways of seeing and being in the world. We will collaborate in creating a safe and trusting space where you can show up with greater authenticity, reclaim disowned parts of yourself, and be free to make new choices around old habitual patterns.
(970) 704-8315
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Fort Collins, CO 80526
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Terry Bohn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC, ACS, LPC-S
Verified
Verified
My clients say that regularly practicing curiosity, honesty and courage are keys to exploring, understanding, and living out a healthy and enjoyable life. They experience challenges in relationships, meeting their needs, with betrayal (pornography, infidelity), feel overwhelmed or stuck, have personal boundary concerns, unresolved loss, grief and anger. Clients also seek recovery and healing from trauma and/or emotional, physical or sexual abuse . I specialize in serving adults 21+ and couples - individually, relationships and customized 1x1 Intensives. Additionally, I also provide clinical supervision to LPCC and LMHCA candidates.
(970) 557-4086
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Fort Collins, CO 80526
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Emily Wagner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Has your trauma taken something from you? I work with people who have had their lives change because of trauma, helping them to find healing, meaning in their relationships, and freedom in their lives. I will support you while together we weave a new story for your future. With a background in International Disaster Psychology, I work with trauma of all kinds, from family abandonment or sexual assault to bombings and earthquakes. You're in the right place if you don't love the way life feels, but wish you could.
(970) 410-2126
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Fort Collins, CO 80521
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Julia Margaret Landis
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
For 9 years I worked in a practice that specialized in the treatment of trauma, PTSD, and sexual abuse .
Welcome to my website. My name is Julia Landis and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in many settings and I have successfully treated a wide range of problems and concerns that arise in the field of mental health. I have worked as a therapist for more than twenty-five years and have provided individual, family, and couples counseling. I have worked with children and adolescents and their divorced parents experiencing difficulty due to parental loss and divorce. Early in my career I helped young adults change self-destructive behaviors including , substance abuse, and eating disorders.
(970) 672-1800
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Fort Collins, CO 80524
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Dana Kline
Counselor, MA, NCC
Traumatic life experiences can affect us in ways that are challenging to heal from, and those experiences can leave us feeling stuck and powerless to overcome. Not only can they damage us deeply, they can also damage our relationships. I am dedicated to helping my clients heal from damaging or traumatic life experiences, and to find freedom from barriers that can hinder the healing process. My expertise includes advanced training in traumatic stress, including survivors of sexual abuse , domestic abuse, ritualistic abuse, and emotional and spiritual abuse, depression, anxiety, marriage and couples counseling.
(720) 580-6542
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Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Tori Kate Conner-Hearn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Please note I am doing telehealth only at this time. Hi. I'm Tori. As a counselor, my goal is to help you make sense of your thoughts and feelings, feel less alone, and create the changes you want in yourself. I‘ll work with you in a compassionate, collaborative way to overcome the roadblocks that you struggle with even if they seem overwhelming. I specialize in working with clients dealing with anxiety, trauma (especially sexual abuse / assault and relationship violence), PTSD, and gender identity. I am LGBTQ affirming. I work from a social justice and feminist framework. I am a CCTP Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
(720) 410-9743
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Fort Collins, CO 80521
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Joseph A Madrid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My areas of treatment include: Abandonment; ADHD; Adoption; Anger Management; Anxiety; Behavioral Issues; Bipolar Disorder; Coping Skills; Depression; Divorce; Domestic Violence; Family Conflict; Grief; Parenting; Relationship Issues; Self-Esteem; Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses; Sexual Abuse ; Stress; Trauma and PTSD.
Everyone has struggles or hurdles presented in their lives that sometimes will require an objective opinion. I work collaboratively with people to look at issues from a different perspective. Reaching out to someone for the first time takes tremendous strength of character and courage. I am passionate about this work and it is an honor and pleasure to work with clients who are invested in making positive changes in their lives. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and private practitioner who has over 25 years of experience working with children, families, couples, and individuals in the Cheyenne area.
(307) 414-1852
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Fort Collins, CO 80528

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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.