Sexual Abuse Therapists in Johnson County, IA
Richelle Derfus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW, CCTP
Verified Verified
North Liberty, IA 52317
I assist in helping clients heal from trauma, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, eating disorder recovery and substance use recovery.
I offer a warm, welcoming environment where I focus on the clients' strengths, not deficits, and work with my client to help them achieve their life's goals.
I assist in helping clients heal from trauma, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, eating disorder recovery and substance use recovery.
I offer a warm, welcoming environment where I focus on the clients' strengths, not deficits, and work with my client to help them achieve their life's goals.
Lindsey Piper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LISW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Iowa City, IA 52240
Waitlist for new clients
My background in crisis intervention, sexual abuse, and domestic violence helps me work well with survivors of trauma.
While I am on a waitlist for new clients, I have immediate openings for gender affirming care letters. I can offer this service free of charge for those who can't afford it. Poet Anne Sexton wrote, "That the worst of anyone Can be, finally, An accident of hope." If you're here, you probably feel at your worst. Maybe a traumatic event has left you feeling broken and lost. Perhaps what you've been doing to cope just isn't working anymore, or is doing more harm than good. Whatever your reasons, I'm glad you're thinking about therapy. This process can be scary and takes hard work, and I welcome anyone courageous enough to seek out hope.
My background in crisis intervention, sexual abuse, and domestic violence helps me work well with survivors of trauma.
While I am on a waitlist for new clients, I have immediate openings for gender affirming care letters. I can offer this service free of charge for those who can't afford it. Poet Anne Sexton wrote, "That the worst of anyone Can be, finally, An accident of hope." If you're here, you probably feel at your worst. Maybe a traumatic event has left you feeling broken and lost. Perhaps what you've been doing to cope just isn't working anymore, or is doing more harm than good. Whatever your reasons, I'm glad you're thinking about therapy. This process can be scary and takes hard work, and I welcome anyone courageous enough to seek out hope.
Areas I specialize include anxiety, depression, childhood sexual abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, childhood trauma, cutting and self-harm, grief and loss, domestic violence, Emotional Intensity Disorder, addiction, couples counseling, stress management, adolescents, eating disorders, EAP services, and chronic mental illness.
All of us have some hard and difficult times in life and we need some help. Although this can be humbling, it usually pays off in the end. I am a very flexible and laid back person and am here to help you with whatever it is you are struggling with. There will be no judgment and we will work on what only you want to work on. I believe there is no magic answer to everything and not everything works for everybody, so it is you and I trying to figure out what works best for you.
Areas I specialize include anxiety, depression, childhood sexual abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, childhood trauma, cutting and self-harm, grief and loss, domestic violence, Emotional Intensity Disorder, addiction, couples counseling, stress management, adolescents, eating disorders, EAP services, and chronic mental illness.
All of us have some hard and difficult times in life and we need some help. Although this can be humbling, it usually pays off in the end. I am a very flexible and laid back person and am here to help you with whatever it is you are struggling with. There will be no judgment and we will work on what only you want to work on. I believe there is no magic answer to everything and not everything works for everybody, so it is you and I trying to figure out what works best for you.
United Action for Youth Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Iowa City, IA 52244
Waitlist for new clients
Our therapists are trained to treat depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, behavioral problems, family conflict, grief, self-harm (cutting), and the consequences of physical and sexual abuse.
The therapists at United Action for Youth have a unique ability to engage teenagers in individual adolescent psychotherapy. They balance listening with talking; they don't lecture or blame; they tailor their style to increase the youth's comfort. UAY therapists have expertise in the areas that are common concerns for teens, parents, and young adults. Although our focus is serving youth 10-25, we can also provide services for adults if space is available.
Our therapists are trained to treat depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, behavioral problems, family conflict, grief, self-harm (cutting), and the consequences of physical and sexual abuse.
The therapists at United Action for Youth have a unique ability to engage teenagers in individual adolescent psychotherapy. They balance listening with talking; they don't lecture or blame; they tailor their style to increase the youth's comfort. UAY therapists have expertise in the areas that are common concerns for teens, parents, and young adults. Although our focus is serving youth 10-25, we can also provide services for adults if space is available.
Emmalyne Farwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Liberty, IA 52317
Throughout my past professional experiences working with victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, and other types of violent traumas, I walked alongside clients as they lived through some of the most difficult chapters in their stories.
I am a fierce advocate for justice both in the therapy office and out in the world as we collectively try to change these systems for the betterment of all. I meet each client where they're at and cater my therapeutic style and interventions to each client's individual needs.
Throughout my past professional experiences working with victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, and other types of violent traumas, I walked alongside clients as they lived through some of the most difficult chapters in their stories.
I am a fierce advocate for justice both in the therapy office and out in the world as we collectively try to change these systems for the betterment of all. I meet each client where they're at and cater my therapeutic style and interventions to each client's individual needs.
My diverse therapeutic approach allows me to help clients experiencing a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, and sexual assault/abuse.
Accepting new clients to the agency. Hooray! You are here! You have taken a courageous first step on the road to healing, whether you are looking for yourself or someone you love. As the counselor, I am here to walk by your side! I strive to create a safe and welcoming space for you as you process and work through past and/or present challenges. We will work as a team to address challenges, set obtainable goals, and to work towards those goals in and outside of our therapy sessions.
My diverse therapeutic approach allows me to help clients experiencing a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, and sexual assault/abuse.
Accepting new clients to the agency. Hooray! You are here! You have taken a courageous first step on the road to healing, whether you are looking for yourself or someone you love. As the counselor, I am here to walk by your side! I strive to create a safe and welcoming space for you as you process and work through past and/or present challenges. We will work as a team to address challenges, set obtainable goals, and to work towards those goals in and outside of our therapy sessions.
This could include emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, as well as the profound impact of betrayal, manipulation, or toxic dynamics that leave deep emotional scars.
Licensed In Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Virginia. In my work as a therapist, I am deeply passionate about helping young women who find themselves in a pattern of unhealthy relationships. I work with my clients to understand how early experiences with caregivers shape their expectations and interactions in romantic relationships. Many young women who come to me feel trapped in a cycle—moving from one relationship to the next, repeating familiar dynamics that leave them feeling unfulfilled, anxious, or even broken. At the core of these experiences is often a longing for connection, love, and security that goes unmet.
This could include emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, as well as the profound impact of betrayal, manipulation, or toxic dynamics that leave deep emotional scars.
Licensed In Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Virginia. In my work as a therapist, I am deeply passionate about helping young women who find themselves in a pattern of unhealthy relationships. I work with my clients to understand how early experiences with caregivers shape their expectations and interactions in romantic relationships. Many young women who come to me feel trapped in a cycle—moving from one relationship to the next, repeating familiar dynamics that leave them feeling unfulfilled, anxious, or even broken. At the core of these experiences is often a longing for connection, love, and security that goes unmet.
I have had experience counseling clients with substance abuse, counseling adolescents and teens, counseling suicidal clients, as well as, sexual assault Survivors.
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"What consumes your mind, controls your life" Are you or someone you know dealing with something right now that does not seem to end? Feeling like giving up? Frustrated? Afraid? Feeling confused and needing direction? Maybe you have been feeling like no one understands, or that you can handle it on your own. As much as we would all like to handle it on our own, the truth is everyone can use someone to talk with. I am a believer in experiences making you who you are. These experiences can either consume you, or shape you.
I have had experience counseling clients with substance abuse, counseling adolescents and teens, counseling suicidal clients, as well as, sexual assault Survivors.
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"What consumes your mind, controls your life" Are you or someone you know dealing with something right now that does not seem to end? Feeling like giving up? Frustrated? Afraid? Feeling confused and needing direction? Maybe you have been feeling like no one understands, or that you can handle it on your own. As much as we would all like to handle it on our own, the truth is everyone can use someone to talk with. I am a believer in experiences making you who you are. These experiences can either consume you, or shape you.
Shawna Kier Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPC-S, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I've spent over 10 years helping adults and children recover from trauma, from re-unification, foster/adoption, juvenile justice, to sexual abuse.
I want to hear your story so that you don't feel alone with it anymore. LGBTQIA+ and ENM-affirming. Therapy for therapists. Supervision for SC licensure. Nurturing and non-judgemental is my priority; despite society's messages, humans need support and connection to feel safe enough to heal and grow. For over 10 years I have been helping people navigate their complex feelings, especially when it comes to trauma. Every individual has value. Through therapy, I'll help you believe in your value.
I've spent over 10 years helping adults and children recover from trauma, from re-unification, foster/adoption, juvenile justice, to sexual abuse.
I want to hear your story so that you don't feel alone with it anymore. LGBTQIA+ and ENM-affirming. Therapy for therapists. Supervision for SC licensure. Nurturing and non-judgemental is my priority; despite society's messages, humans need support and connection to feel safe enough to heal and grow. For over 10 years I have been helping people navigate their complex feelings, especially when it comes to trauma. Every individual has value. Through therapy, I'll help you believe in your value.
I provide an accepting, creative, and supportive space for clients to safely process challenges, build on strengths, and learn new skills to empower personal growth. I am a registered, board-certified art therapist, and a licensed mental health counselor. My work with clients focuses on an integrative mind-body approach rooted in trauma-informed art psychotherapy. In my sessions I incorporate art therapy, breath work, EMDR, hypnosis/hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and movement techniques.
I provide an accepting, creative, and supportive space for clients to safely process challenges, build on strengths, and learn new skills to empower personal growth. I am a registered, board-certified art therapist, and a licensed mental health counselor. My work with clients focuses on an integrative mind-body approach rooted in trauma-informed art psychotherapy. In my sessions I incorporate art therapy, breath work, EMDR, hypnosis/hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and movement techniques.
I am currently accepting new clients. Are you struggling with trauma, relationship problems, depression, anxiety or fear? I understand how difficult it is to ask for help. Whatever you are going through, you don’t have to deal with it alone. I am here to listen and guide you on a new path. I believe that the body and spirit are important components of healing and can’t/shouldn’t be ignored. I use an integrative approach that includes mind, body, and spirit.
I am currently accepting new clients. Are you struggling with trauma, relationship problems, depression, anxiety or fear? I understand how difficult it is to ask for help. Whatever you are going through, you don’t have to deal with it alone. I am here to listen and guide you on a new path. I believe that the body and spirit are important components of healing and can’t/shouldn’t be ignored. I use an integrative approach that includes mind, body, and spirit.
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Evergreen Therapy Center
Psychologist, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, LISW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Liberty, IA 52317
Are you struggling to move forward? Do you feel overwhelmed all the time? We have immediate openings with a therapist or psychologist. Let us help you find a solution to your problems. We will listen, support and help you build the courage to face your challenges.
Are you struggling to move forward? Do you feel overwhelmed all the time? We have immediate openings with a therapist or psychologist. Let us help you find a solution to your problems. We will listen, support and help you build the courage to face your challenges.
I often work with individuals whose past experiences are interfering with their ability to engage in the present. This may be a result of trauma, neglect, abuse, or enduring a major loss in life. I treat adults and teens with issues related to trauma, grief, mood disorders, and borderline personality disorder. I utilize an integrated, evidence-based treatment approach including schema therapy, DBT, narrative therapy, and ERP. I listen to what clients see as most important and use this as a starting point. My hope for you is to feel safe and understood but also challenged.
I often work with individuals whose past experiences are interfering with their ability to engage in the present. This may be a result of trauma, neglect, abuse, or enduring a major loss in life. I treat adults and teens with issues related to trauma, grief, mood disorders, and borderline personality disorder. I utilize an integrated, evidence-based treatment approach including schema therapy, DBT, narrative therapy, and ERP. I listen to what clients see as most important and use this as a starting point. My hope for you is to feel safe and understood but also challenged.
Dawn Worrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Iowa City, IA 52240
I feel honored to have helped guide and support individuals and families for over 20 years. I strive to help identify problems, resolve conflicts and promote optimal functioning in your everyday life. I specialize in empowering oneself to work through the distress of Divorce, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Attachment, and Trauma that have negatively impacted yourself and your relationships with others. Within the context of a safe and supportive environment, I develop trusting relationships with clients that enhance and encourage growth and change. I believe anyone can make changes in their life and I can provide optimism and hope when you feel there is none.
I feel honored to have helped guide and support individuals and families for over 20 years. I strive to help identify problems, resolve conflicts and promote optimal functioning in your everyday life. I specialize in empowering oneself to work through the distress of Divorce, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Attachment, and Trauma that have negatively impacted yourself and your relationships with others. Within the context of a safe and supportive environment, I develop trusting relationships with clients that enhance and encourage growth and change. I believe anyone can make changes in their life and I can provide optimism and hope when you feel there is none.
Katie Amos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Coralville, IA 52241
Waitlist for new clients
As a marriage and family therapist, I am passionate about helping clients achieve emotional and physical wellness. I have several years of experience working with families and children; this has included community work, in-home work and clinical practice. I typically apply a solution focused, strength-based family systems model individualized to each unique client.
As a marriage and family therapist, I am passionate about helping clients achieve emotional and physical wellness. I have several years of experience working with families and children; this has included community work, in-home work and clinical practice. I typically apply a solution focused, strength-based family systems model individualized to each unique client.
I welcome client of all walks of life that are in need for counseling. I often find that therapeutic alliance between therapist and client will be one of the main agents of change and improvement. I hope to provide you with safe and non-judgmental environment to engage in a deeper self-exploration.
I welcome client of all walks of life that are in need for counseling. I often find that therapeutic alliance between therapist and client will be one of the main agents of change and improvement. I hope to provide you with safe and non-judgmental environment to engage in a deeper self-exploration.
My passion is working with children and adolescents experiencing a variety of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, LGBTQ+, life adjustments, and grief. I have a special interest working with clients who are/have experienced trauma and life transitions. I will help clients overcome challenging situations and build on self-awareness and resilience skills.
My passion is working with children and adolescents experiencing a variety of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, LGBTQ+, life adjustments, and grief. I have a special interest working with clients who are/have experienced trauma and life transitions. I will help clients overcome challenging situations and build on self-awareness and resilience skills.
My goal as your therapist is to help you address the issues that have kept you feeling "stuck" in life. I use an individualized approach when working with each client, and together we will facilitate the changes you desire. My role as therapist is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment, one that inspires growth and change. I am taking new clients both remote or in person who want to experience Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy.
My goal as your therapist is to help you address the issues that have kept you feeling "stuck" in life. I use an individualized approach when working with each client, and together we will facilitate the changes you desire. My role as therapist is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment, one that inspires growth and change. I am taking new clients both remote or in person who want to experience Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy.
Miranda Juarez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Liberty, IA 52317
"There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't." - John Green. Maybe you or your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, isolation or low self-esteem. Together we will work on addressing many day-to-day difficulties by building upon existing strengths and positive attributes.
"There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't." - John Green. Maybe you or your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, isolation or low self-esteem. Together we will work on addressing many day-to-day difficulties by building upon existing strengths and positive attributes.
Are you seeking a space to tackle the barriers that are keeping you stuck and preventing you from moving forward? I have spent my career helping people get out of this toxic cycle. Let me help you by creating a place of comfort and safety, where you can talk about any of your problems and feel supported.
Are you seeking a space to tackle the barriers that are keeping you stuck and preventing you from moving forward? I have spent my career helping people get out of this toxic cycle. Let me help you by creating a place of comfort and safety, where you can talk about any of your problems and feel supported.
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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.