Sexual Abuse Therapists in Snellville, GA

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Deidra L Mays (678) 852-0265
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, NCC, LMFT, CPCS
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078  (Online Only)
I am a Professional Counselor specializing in therapy for children, adolescents, individuals, couples, families, and groups. I maintain a private practice in Snellville, GA. My clinical experience has focused on family relationships, depression; anxiety; ADHD; relationship issues; parenting; children and adolescent issues; anger management, assessments for mental health services; sexual abuse, and play therapy. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Family Systems Therapy to meet my clients needs. I have been certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors as an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS).
I am a Professional Counselor specializing in therapy for children, adolescents, individuals, couples, families, and groups. I maintain a private practice in Snellville, GA. My clinical experience has focused on family relationships, depression; anxiety; ADHD; relationship issues; parenting; children and adolescent issues; anger management, assessments for mental health services; sexual abuse, and play therapy. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Family Systems Therapy to meet my clients needs. I have been certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors as an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS).
(678) 820-4898 View (678) 820-4898
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Sarynelly Rojas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078
Welcome! My name is Sarynelly Rojas and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia. I am bilingual in both English and Spanish. My work experience and expertise focus on child and adolescent psychotherapy. I specialize in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and primarily work with children, adolescents, and adults by providing counseling, advocacy, and education to those who have a history of child sexual abuse. My ultimate goal is to restore trust and hope to children, adolescents, and families who have been affected by child sexual abuse directly and indirectly.
Welcome! My name is Sarynelly Rojas and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia. I am bilingual in both English and Spanish. My work experience and expertise focus on child and adolescent psychotherapy. I specialize in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and primarily work with children, adolescents, and adults by providing counseling, advocacy, and education to those who have a history of child sexual abuse. My ultimate goal is to restore trust and hope to children, adolescents, and families who have been affected by child sexual abuse directly and indirectly.
(855) 807-4977 View (855) 807-4977
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Nickia Lowery
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078  (Online Only)
I have extensive experience helping clients work through traumatic experiences, domestic violence, toxic family environments, substance abuse, co-dependency, divorce/marital issues, sexual abuse/assault, adoptions, major life transitions, and adolescents behavioral and educational challenges.
I am a firm believer that at any given moment you have the power to decide how you want your story to end. As your therapist, it is my job to support you and guide you on your path of healing. I believe in authenticity, transparency, and respect and I welcome you into the therapy room with me where you will experience a safe place to process your feelings and make sense whatever it is that you are going through. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and clinical supervisor offering a fully virtual therapy experience.
I have extensive experience helping clients work through traumatic experiences, domestic violence, toxic family environments, substance abuse, co-dependency, divorce/marital issues, sexual abuse/assault, adoptions, major life transitions, and adolescents behavioral and educational challenges.
I am a firm believer that at any given moment you have the power to decide how you want your story to end. As your therapist, it is my job to support you and guide you on your path of healing. I believe in authenticity, transparency, and respect and I welcome you into the therapy room with me where you will experience a safe place to process your feelings and make sense whatever it is that you are going through. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and clinical supervisor offering a fully virtual therapy experience.
(678) 792-0261 View (678) 792-0261
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White Diamond Counseling Consulting Coaching, LLc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Snellville, GA 30078
I have certifications in the areas of PrePare/Enrich Facilitator, Darkness2Light Child Sexual Abuse Prevention, Life and Professional Coach, Relationship Educator.
Thank you for taking the first step to your healing and path to wellness. Once you have made contact with me, you and your situation becomes my priority. Rather the problem is within a relationship, work issues, or issues within such as depression and anxiety; my goals for counseling is simply to build a collaborative relationship that will assist you with developing a goal and a plan that leads to and sustains healing and wellness.
I have certifications in the areas of PrePare/Enrich Facilitator, Darkness2Light Child Sexual Abuse Prevention, Life and Professional Coach, Relationship Educator.
Thank you for taking the first step to your healing and path to wellness. Once you have made contact with me, you and your situation becomes my priority. Rather the problem is within a relationship, work issues, or issues within such as depression and anxiety; my goals for counseling is simply to build a collaborative relationship that will assist you with developing a goal and a plan that leads to and sustains healing and wellness.
(678) 203-0589 View (678) 203-0589
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Timi Wennemann Psychotherapist
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Snellville, GA 30078  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My professional experience includes assisting clients with many issues such as Attention Deficit (ADHD), behavioral and anger difficulties, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorders, self-mutilation/injury, addictions/recovery, trauma, grief, stress, sexual abuse, marital/family conflict, domestic violence, and parenting.
Sorry for the inconvenience, not currently taking new clients. I am a Psychotherapist who has been working with children, adolescents, and adults for many years. My professional experience includes providing quality therapeutic services in the clinical, school, and community settings to individuals, families, couples, and groups.
My professional experience includes assisting clients with many issues such as Attention Deficit (ADHD), behavioral and anger difficulties, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorders, self-mutilation/injury, addictions/recovery, trauma, grief, stress, sexual abuse, marital/family conflict, domestic violence, and parenting.
Sorry for the inconvenience, not currently taking new clients. I am a Psychotherapist who has been working with children, adolescents, and adults for many years. My professional experience includes providing quality therapeutic services in the clinical, school, and community settings to individuals, families, couples, and groups.
(678) 973-1492 View (678) 973-1492
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Dr. Carman Suzanne Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078  (Online Only)
Specialties: Employee Assistance Programs/Depression/ Anxiety/ Adjustment/ Medical & Health issues/Learning disabilities/PTSD/ Sexual Abuse/Trauma/ Populations: Individuals; Veterans; Focus Groups/Cognitive Assessments/Quality of Life issues; i.
My professional strength is knowing how to help people calm down and regain focus in one of three ways:(1) counseling-helping someone get through difficult life issues such as the death of a loved one; (2) psychotherapy-which involves real change and requires a long-term commitment to healing open wounds; and (3) consultation-providing advice on a single issue or event where professional consultation could be helpful. Everyone has a story to tell and I am here to listen, to help and to heal. It is my unwavering belief that no matter what the situation is, our problems are never bigger than life.
Specialties: Employee Assistance Programs/Depression/ Anxiety/ Adjustment/ Medical & Health issues/Learning disabilities/PTSD/ Sexual Abuse/Trauma/ Populations: Individuals; Veterans; Focus Groups/Cognitive Assessments/Quality of Life issues; i.
My professional strength is knowing how to help people calm down and regain focus in one of three ways:(1) counseling-helping someone get through difficult life issues such as the death of a loved one; (2) psychotherapy-which involves real change and requires a long-term commitment to healing open wounds; and (3) consultation-providing advice on a single issue or event where professional consultation could be helpful. Everyone has a story to tell and I am here to listen, to help and to heal. It is my unwavering belief that no matter what the situation is, our problems are never bigger than life.
(678) 394-3504 View (678) 394-3504
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Solutions Program for Eating DIsorders
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078  (Online Only)
I have specialized training in working with pre and post op bariatric surgery patients. I have specialized programs for binge eaters, bulimics and anorexics as well and trauma and sexual abuse for the last 40+ years. This work has been my passion since I was over 450 pounds when I was younger and with the help of special therapists was able to lose over 250 pounds and managed to keep that weight off all these years. I was also sexually abused as a young child which led to the onset of my eating disorder.
I have specialized training in working with pre and post op bariatric surgery patients. I have specialized programs for binge eaters, bulimics and anorexics as well and trauma and sexual abuse for the last 40+ years. This work has been my passion since I was over 450 pounds when I was younger and with the help of special therapists was able to lose over 250 pounds and managed to keep that weight off all these years. I was also sexually abused as a young child which led to the onset of my eating disorder.
(516) 584-3620 View (516) 584-3620
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Damaris Claudio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078
Have you been struggling with debilitating anxiety and depression? Do you feel intense emotions daily? Do you feel like you can't breathe? I totally understand how this can impact your daily life to the point that you may not have any motivation to leave the house, get out of bed. Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? I'm here to let you know that you are not "crazy". Your symptoms are real and I'm here to listen without judgement. I will ensure that you have a safe place where you matter and where you are part of your healing journey.
Have you been struggling with debilitating anxiety and depression? Do you feel intense emotions daily? Do you feel like you can't breathe? I totally understand how this can impact your daily life to the point that you may not have any motivation to leave the house, get out of bed. Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? I'm here to let you know that you are not "crazy". Your symptoms are real and I'm here to listen without judgement. I will ensure that you have a safe place where you matter and where you are part of your healing journey.
(404) 737-9008 View (404) 737-9008
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Tangrill D Varner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCBA
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078
I have over 20 yrs of experience working with children, adolescents, teens , young adults and adults with ADHD, Autism, Adoption, Depression, Conduct Disorder, Bi-polar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder as well as Sexual, Physical, Emotional Abuse and Family Conflict/Divorce.
I have over 20 yrs of experience working with children, adolescents, teens , young adults and adults with ADHD, Autism, Adoption, Depression, Conduct Disorder, Bi-polar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder as well as Sexual, Physical, Emotional Abuse and Family Conflict/Divorce.
(404) 549-6265 View (404) 549-6265
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Angel Jackson Paloade
Counselor, BS, MA, CCC/T, SSPT, HFIMG
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30039
Angel Jackson Paloade, MA, MFT, CCCT, SSPT, HFIMG (02175287), is a Certified Christian Counselor who is committed to helping those in need with reaching their highest level of functional living. She is certified through the Georgia Board of Examiners for Christian Counselors/ Therapists, and is a member of the Georgia Christian Counselors Association. Angel works in private practice, seeing individuals, couples, families, & groups from diverse cultural & socio-economic backgrounds. She utilizes a wide range of advanced therapeutic/clinical methods, & areas of specialty are, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, sexual/substance
Angel Jackson Paloade, MA, MFT, CCCT, SSPT, HFIMG (02175287), is a Certified Christian Counselor who is committed to helping those in need with reaching their highest level of functional living. She is certified through the Georgia Board of Examiners for Christian Counselors/ Therapists, and is a member of the Georgia Christian Counselors Association. Angel works in private practice, seeing individuals, couples, families, & groups from diverse cultural & socio-economic backgrounds. She utilizes a wide range of advanced therapeutic/clinical methods, & areas of specialty are, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, sexual/substance
(678) 671-3073 View (678) 671-3073
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Cherrell D Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078
Therapy has a way of helping you grow from within. Therapist do not have the answers, just a way of helping you toward your own solutions. Sometimes just breathing can seem difficult & we begin to feel overwhelmed with daily life stressors. When we share these challenges, we open ourselves for change, growth, & hopefulness. Children in therapy can learn emotional awareness & coping to guide them to adulthood. Even if you have previous unfavorable experiences with therapy or you are apprehensive about the thought of entering therapy, I encourage you to contact us for more information on the benefits of therapeutic relationships.
Therapy has a way of helping you grow from within. Therapist do not have the answers, just a way of helping you toward your own solutions. Sometimes just breathing can seem difficult & we begin to feel overwhelmed with daily life stressors. When we share these challenges, we open ourselves for change, growth, & hopefulness. Children in therapy can learn emotional awareness & coping to guide them to adulthood. Even if you have previous unfavorable experiences with therapy or you are apprehensive about the thought of entering therapy, I encourage you to contact us for more information on the benefits of therapeutic relationships.
(404) 800-7587 View (404) 800-7587
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Live Balanced Counseling Services LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, NCC, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078
Are your relationships not what you want them to be, filled with conflicts and you feel alone? Are you anxious, depressed, and feel that no one recognizes your potential or worth? You wake up every day and go about your routine, but you have lost your zest for life? Let me help you. You are in need of a therapist like me, who will first acknowledge the way you are feeling and not tell you "just get over it." I will empower you and give you the tools you need to get and feel connected again, to find joy and fulfillment in life, to "smell the roses again." COME SEE ME! I work with children, teens, adults, couples and families.
Are your relationships not what you want them to be, filled with conflicts and you feel alone? Are you anxious, depressed, and feel that no one recognizes your potential or worth? You wake up every day and go about your routine, but you have lost your zest for life? Let me help you. You are in need of a therapist like me, who will first acknowledge the way you are feeling and not tell you "just get over it." I will empower you and give you the tools you need to get and feel connected again, to find joy and fulfillment in life, to "smell the roses again." COME SEE ME! I work with children, teens, adults, couples and families.
(678) 582-1340 View (678) 582-1340
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Tara Goza-Freeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078
Trauma doesn’t have to hold you captive. You can get free from childhood trauma and trauma from traumatic and stressful life experiences. I have special experience working with professional women who have experienced narcissistic abuse and unhealthy relationships. I also love working with clients who have a desire to move up in their careers and make major life changes. I believe every person should have a life filled with joy and purpose. My ultimate goal is for you to be able to heal, create, and enjoy your life.
Trauma doesn’t have to hold you captive. You can get free from childhood trauma and trauma from traumatic and stressful life experiences. I have special experience working with professional women who have experienced narcissistic abuse and unhealthy relationships. I also love working with clients who have a desire to move up in their careers and make major life changes. I believe every person should have a life filled with joy and purpose. My ultimate goal is for you to be able to heal, create, and enjoy your life.
(678) 737-6197 View (678) 737-6197
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Shanique Griffiths
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CPCS, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30039  (Online Only)
All life's issues are therapy worthy and the ideal client is one that is ready for support and hard work towards truths, that allow you to grow through and change negative ideas, behaviors, beliefs, and limitations just as you desire that change to happen. Grow-N2B-Better is here to help you further develop the strengths that you own and want to use in your daily life, relationships, interactions, and connections.
All life's issues are therapy worthy and the ideal client is one that is ready for support and hard work towards truths, that allow you to grow through and change negative ideas, behaviors, beliefs, and limitations just as you desire that change to happen. Grow-N2B-Better is here to help you further develop the strengths that you own and want to use in your daily life, relationships, interactions, and connections.
(678) 338-8496 View (678) 338-8496
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Stonecrest Integrated Wellness, LLC
MSCMHC, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Snellville, GA 30039  (Online Only)
Walking into therapy is the first step to “Doing the Work”, healing and starting a new chapter isn’t easy, but it leads to a journey that is full of new choices and opportunities. My goal is to create a safe environment and allow clients to be free to express their issues and concerns without judgment. I am passionate about helping others draw from their strengths and natural pain if necessary to allow them to thrive. I want to help clients gain the skills and knowledge to create positive changes and walk in their purpose. I am devoted to helping clients find their balance by drawing from a variety of modalities.
Walking into therapy is the first step to “Doing the Work”, healing and starting a new chapter isn’t easy, but it leads to a journey that is full of new choices and opportunities. My goal is to create a safe environment and allow clients to be free to express their issues and concerns without judgment. I am passionate about helping others draw from their strengths and natural pain if necessary to allow them to thrive. I want to help clients gain the skills and knowledge to create positive changes and walk in their purpose. I am devoted to helping clients find their balance by drawing from a variety of modalities.
(678) 252-6603 View (678) 252-6603
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Ameleo D Manuel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Snellville, GA 30078  (Online Only)
While many of the things life throws at us can be challenging and painful, they can also become a catalyst to showcase our strengths, resiliency, and opportunity for growth. I feel that our experiences, both positive and negative, help shape who we are, and make us unique. Through counseling, developing a better understanding of our histories, along with the connection to this and current functioning in various aspects of our lives; we can greatly enhance insight into ourselves as to why we do what we do.
While many of the things life throws at us can be challenging and painful, they can also become a catalyst to showcase our strengths, resiliency, and opportunity for growth. I feel that our experiences, both positive and negative, help shape who we are, and make us unique. Through counseling, developing a better understanding of our histories, along with the connection to this and current functioning in various aspects of our lives; we can greatly enhance insight into ourselves as to why we do what we do.
(678) 931-9683 View (678) 931-9683
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Stonecrest Integrated Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, DBH, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30039  (Online Only)
Hello, My name is Dr. April Brewer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC (Georgia & Virginia). I have gained a diverse professional experience as a U.S. Air Force Medic (Active Duty), Psychometrician (U.S. Navy Civilian), DUI & Drug Court Counselor, Mental Health Therapist (Veterans Affairs Medical Center), Behavioral Health Treatment Court Coordinator/Mental Health Clinician (Superior & State Court), Military & Family Life Counselor on DOD installations, & Private Practice providing individual, couples, family, psycho-education, & consultation services for individuals of all ages. I believe in taking an eclectic approach to meet your unique needs by providing virtual counseling & coaching
Hello, My name is Dr. April Brewer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC (Georgia & Virginia). I have gained a diverse professional experience as a U.S. Air Force Medic (Active Duty), Psychometrician (U.S. Navy Civilian), DUI & Drug Court Counselor, Mental Health Therapist (Veterans Affairs Medical Center), Behavioral Health Treatment Court Coordinator/Mental Health Clinician (Superior & State Court), Military & Family Life Counselor on DOD installations, & Private Practice providing individual, couples, family, psycho-education, & consultation services for individuals of all ages. I believe in taking an eclectic approach to meet your unique needs by providing virtual counseling & coaching
(470) 558-0523 View (470) 558-0523
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Abbott's Counseling and Life Coach Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, DMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Snellville, GA 30078
I am a local therapist in the Atlanta area. I have a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Mississippi State University. I began my journey of helping others and advocating for disenfranchised families at that time. After practicing social work for six years, I saw an even greater need with individuals suffering with mental health issues. I then returned to college and earned a Master's in Mental health Counseling degree, which I received from Capella University. I then began working with a diverse population within a therapeutic arena, to combat, cope with, and extinguish a wide variety of mental health issues.
I am a local therapist in the Atlanta area. I have a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Mississippi State University. I began my journey of helping others and advocating for disenfranchised families at that time. After practicing social work for six years, I saw an even greater need with individuals suffering with mental health issues. I then returned to college and earned a Master's in Mental health Counseling degree, which I received from Capella University. I then began working with a diverse population within a therapeutic arena, to combat, cope with, and extinguish a wide variety of mental health issues.
(678) 771-6237 View (678) 771-6237
Social Network Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078
Mental Health is not a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive not where you're going. My name is Latoya Davis CEO of Social Network Mental Health, I am a licensed Mental Health Therapist. I have been working in direct practice for six years. I specialize in treating adolescent and adult clients that suffer from Depression, Anxiety, Grief/ Loss, Trauma, Adjustment stressors, Career stressors, and Impulsivity. I enjoy working with a vast range of clients and ensure to be culturally competence in my work with you.
Mental Health is not a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive not where you're going. My name is Latoya Davis CEO of Social Network Mental Health, I am a licensed Mental Health Therapist. I have been working in direct practice for six years. I specialize in treating adolescent and adult clients that suffer from Depression, Anxiety, Grief/ Loss, Trauma, Adjustment stressors, Career stressors, and Impulsivity. I enjoy working with a vast range of clients and ensure to be culturally competence in my work with you.
(678) 752-1318 View (678) 752-1318
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Brittni Marlor
Counselor, LAPC
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078
From individuals struggling with significant mental health issues to others working on adjustment to new life circumstances, I offer guidance, support, compassion and care during difficult times in your life. I specialize in adjustment and relationship issues, anxiety/depression, and other life struggles. Let me help you develop the tools and skills that will help to ease your difficult times. Together we can develop and implement a plan to live a positive and fulfilling life!
From individuals struggling with significant mental health issues to others working on adjustment to new life circumstances, I offer guidance, support, compassion and care during difficult times in your life. I specialize in adjustment and relationship issues, anxiety/depression, and other life struggles. Let me help you develop the tools and skills that will help to ease your difficult times. Together we can develop and implement a plan to live a positive and fulfilling life!
(770) 800-8720 View (770) 800-8720
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.