Sexual Abuse Therapists in Indianapolis, IN
I specialize in working with survivors of trauma, including family-of-origin abuse & neglect, sexual abuse, interpersonal violence, and religious trauma.
I offer a warm and steady space where trauma can be explored safely at your own pace. You may be carrying the effects of trauma and want a place where you don’t have to explain or defend your experiences, but instead can show up exactly as you are without fear of judgment.
I specialize in working with survivors of trauma, including family-of-origin abuse & neglect, sexual abuse, interpersonal violence, and religious trauma.
I offer a warm and steady space where trauma can be explored safely at your own pace. You may be carrying the effects of trauma and want a place where you don’t have to explain or defend your experiences, but instead can show up exactly as you are without fear of judgment.
While I have been successful with treating depression, anxiety, addictions, and many other mental health challenges, I specialize in working with PTSD: sexual assault, domestic violence and narcissistic abuse.
Be seen this week! Trauma can have a deep impact on the way an individual views themselves, others, and the world. People who have survived trauma can continue to carry the trauma with them by reliving it in their thoughts and dreams, by avoiding certain people, places, and things and experiencing disturbances in their sleep, mood, and startle response. While all of these symptoms can be overwhelming, you do not have to carry them with you for the rest of your life. There are various treatments that have been scientifically proven to positively impact client's lives and help them not just "get over" their trauma, but to overcome it
While I have been successful with treating depression, anxiety, addictions, and many other mental health challenges, I specialize in working with PTSD: sexual assault, domestic violence and narcissistic abuse.
Be seen this week! Trauma can have a deep impact on the way an individual views themselves, others, and the world. People who have survived trauma can continue to carry the trauma with them by reliving it in their thoughts and dreams, by avoiding certain people, places, and things and experiencing disturbances in their sleep, mood, and startle response. While all of these symptoms can be overwhelming, you do not have to carry them with you for the rest of your life. There are various treatments that have been scientifically proven to positively impact client's lives and help them not just "get over" their trauma, but to overcome it
Beverli D Mason
Counselor, MS, MA, LMHCA, LCACA, CSAYC
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Waitlist for new clients
My areas of specialty are Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Addictions, Sexual Abuse or Sexual Maladaptive Behaviors, Mood and Personality Disorders, and Hoarding,
Lets work on skill building to deal with current life challenges. Let's explore "What's getting in your way?" Let's process those things in the past that have you "stuck" today. Let's work on providing you a different perspective and focus on positive self talk (sometimes we are our own worst enemies). Learn your behavior cycle to break the cycle
My areas of specialty are Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Addictions, Sexual Abuse or Sexual Maladaptive Behaviors, Mood and Personality Disorders, and Hoarding,
Lets work on skill building to deal with current life challenges. Let's explore "What's getting in your way?" Let's process those things in the past that have you "stuck" today. Let's work on providing you a different perspective and focus on positive self talk (sometimes we are our own worst enemies). Learn your behavior cycle to break the cycle
Courtney Brinkers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAYC
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46220
I believe every person carries the strength and resilience needed to heal from trauma and heartache. Life’s complexities can make that strength hard to access, but healing is possible when we feel supported and seen. My passion and purpose are to help you build the tools, resources, and connections that foster recovery and lasting well-being.
I use evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate trauma (past and present), addictions, emotional distress, sexual health concerns, relationship challenges, and grief. My clinical work is grounded in trauma-informed care as supported by the National Institute for Trauma-Informed Care.
I believe every person carries the strength and resilience needed to heal from trauma and heartache. Life’s complexities can make that strength hard to access, but healing is possible when we feel supported and seen. My passion and purpose are to help you build the tools, resources, and connections that foster recovery and lasting well-being.
I use evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate trauma (past and present), addictions, emotional distress, sexual health concerns, relationship challenges, and grief. My clinical work is grounded in trauma-informed care as supported by the National Institute for Trauma-Informed Care.
Many of the people who work best with my approach are thoughtful, perceptive, and self-aware. They’ve often spent years trying to understand themselves — reading, reflecting, and sometimes even attending therapy before. They may already know why they do certain things. And yet, the same emotional patterns continue to show up: anxiety, self-criticism, relationship struggles, or a persistent sense of being stuck. This can be especially frustrating when you’re someone who naturally thinks deeply and wants more than surface-level coping strategies.
Many of the people who work best with my approach are thoughtful, perceptive, and self-aware. They’ve often spent years trying to understand themselves — reading, reflecting, and sometimes even attending therapy before. They may already know why they do certain things. And yet, the same emotional patterns continue to show up: anxiety, self-criticism, relationship struggles, or a persistent sense of being stuck. This can be especially frustrating when you’re someone who naturally thinks deeply and wants more than surface-level coping strategies.
Mainly, I work alongside sexual assault/abuse survivors and those navigating chronic illness or disability.
In session, I gravitate towards humanistic perspective. Meaning, I want to work with the whole person, not just the unhealthy parts. I utilize DBT, attachment work, sex therapy interventions, and art therapy interventions predominantly and continue to explore new interventions to assist in supporting all people!
Mainly, I work alongside sexual assault/abuse survivors and those navigating chronic illness or disability.
In session, I gravitate towards humanistic perspective. Meaning, I want to work with the whole person, not just the unhealthy parts. I utilize DBT, attachment work, sex therapy interventions, and art therapy interventions predominantly and continue to explore new interventions to assist in supporting all people!
Trauma impacts us in ways we can’t imagine. It affects human development and rewires our brain. I remember seeing the impact trauma from childhood had for my adult clients. I remember seeing elementary school children and the impact trauma has on their ability to develop healthy relationships. Processing trauma isn’t something you need to do alone. I can still remember meeting with a teen girl and seeing her relief after processing her trauma and expressing how much better she felt. Working through trauma allows my clients to feel relief and feel a decrease in their daily triggers.
Trauma impacts us in ways we can’t imagine. It affects human development and rewires our brain. I remember seeing the impact trauma from childhood had for my adult clients. I remember seeing elementary school children and the impact trauma has on their ability to develop healthy relationships. Processing trauma isn’t something you need to do alone. I can still remember meeting with a teen girl and seeing her relief after processing her trauma and expressing how much better she felt. Working through trauma allows my clients to feel relief and feel a decrease in their daily triggers.
Are you struggling with feelings of shame & the belief that you aren't good enough? Do you feel like no one else could possibly understand the experiences you've been through? If so, I could be a good fit for you as a therapist. I've spent my career working with adolescents & adults struggling with depression, anxiety, & trauma. I believe a crucial piece to developing a trusting therapeutic relationship is providing a space free of judgement, full of compassion, & support in identifying your goals for change.
Are you struggling with feelings of shame & the belief that you aren't good enough? Do you feel like no one else could possibly understand the experiences you've been through? If so, I could be a good fit for you as a therapist. I've spent my career working with adolescents & adults struggling with depression, anxiety, & trauma. I believe a crucial piece to developing a trusting therapeutic relationship is providing a space free of judgement, full of compassion, & support in identifying your goals for change.
Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, intimidating, even confusing. As a therapist, it is my goal to create a space in which you can explore life’s difficulties and to help you find your path to healing. I have experience working with trauma, interpersonal and sexual violence, family of origin issues, anxiety, mood disorders, and gender and sexuality issues.
Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, intimidating, even confusing. As a therapist, it is my goal to create a space in which you can explore life’s difficulties and to help you find your path to healing. I have experience working with trauma, interpersonal and sexual violence, family of origin issues, anxiety, mood disorders, and gender and sexuality issues.
Hey! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience working in mental health in Indiana. I received my Psychology degree from Dominican University and my Social Work degree from Indiana University. I love working with folks during their transitions into adulthood which is typically 18-24 as well as those of us well into adulthood but are still trying to navigate life in the healthiest manner. No matter your age, I want to work with someone who is ready to work on themselves!
Hey! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience working in mental health in Indiana. I received my Psychology degree from Dominican University and my Social Work degree from Indiana University. I love working with folks during their transitions into adulthood which is typically 18-24 as well as those of us well into adulthood but are still trying to navigate life in the healthiest manner. No matter your age, I want to work with someone who is ready to work on themselves!
Maggie Milestone
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about listening and holding space for individuals during difficult times while offering evidence-based research and experience to aid growth and healing. Witnessing clients' progress brings me immense joy and I am grateful for the connections I have made throughout. Take a look at my website and contact me if you feel we might be a good fit!
I am passionate about listening and holding space for individuals during difficult times while offering evidence-based research and experience to aid growth and healing. Witnessing clients' progress brings me immense joy and I am grateful for the connections I have made throughout. Take a look at my website and contact me if you feel we might be a good fit!
My clinical training includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and I am credentialed as a Certified Sexual Abuse Youth Clinician (CSAYC).
Life and relationships can be stressful and overwhelming. My experiences as a mother and professional fueled my passion for helping individuals and families of all populations work through trauma and life’s everyday stressors.
My clinical training includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and I am credentialed as a Certified Sexual Abuse Youth Clinician (CSAYC).
Life and relationships can be stressful and overwhelming. My experiences as a mother and professional fueled my passion for helping individuals and families of all populations work through trauma and life’s everyday stressors.
You ARE capable of healing. You already have this ability.
Do you feel anxious? Exhausted? Depressed? Like giving up? Sometimes we get stuck. We feel like we are just going through the motions. We get tired of having bigger reactions than a situation seems to warrant. We are tired of repeating the same solutions with no positive results. We realize we're not making sense in our relationships and we're scared of emotionally hurting those we love. I believe each person has the capacity to heal Self. Let's take a look at your environment and see what is getting in the way of you being yourself.
Hablo espanol. Falo portugues.
You ARE capable of healing. You already have this ability.
Do you feel anxious? Exhausted? Depressed? Like giving up? Sometimes we get stuck. We feel like we are just going through the motions. We get tired of having bigger reactions than a situation seems to warrant. We are tired of repeating the same solutions with no positive results. We realize we're not making sense in our relationships and we're scared of emotionally hurting those we love. I believe each person has the capacity to heal Self. Let's take a look at your environment and see what is getting in the way of you being yourself.
Hablo espanol. Falo portugues.
We will embark on a path of healing together, as you journey to meet your most authentic Self. Perhaps you have experienced early attachment trauma or more recent shock traumas. Perhaps you have been diagnosed with PTSD or Complex PTSD; you may experience debilitating symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. Perhaps the way you experience life has you feeling stuck, disconnected, alone; you are ready to step into a new way of being. On your therapeutic journey, you will discover your innate strengths, increase your capacity to be vulnerable, increase appreciation of life and gain true resiliency. Let me be your guide!
We will embark on a path of healing together, as you journey to meet your most authentic Self. Perhaps you have experienced early attachment trauma or more recent shock traumas. Perhaps you have been diagnosed with PTSD or Complex PTSD; you may experience debilitating symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. Perhaps the way you experience life has you feeling stuck, disconnected, alone; you are ready to step into a new way of being. On your therapeutic journey, you will discover your innate strengths, increase your capacity to be vulnerable, increase appreciation of life and gain true resiliency. Let me be your guide!
I've had the privilege of working with individuals and families on various issues, including sexual abuse and assault, other forms of trauma, LGBTQ issues, depression, anxiety, substance use and grief/loss.
There's a beautiful passage by Jacquelyn Small that sums up the way I view and practice therapy: "When therapeutic relating occurs, both parties have dissolved the boundary between the one needing help and the other offering it; they are simply two beings bouncing off each other in truth; We all just need clear people to bounce off of so we can see our own light." I strongly believe that we're the experts of our own lives and sometimes we just need a safe, non-judgmental person to see us, believe our experiences and remind us that we're deserving and healing is possible.
I've had the privilege of working with individuals and families on various issues, including sexual abuse and assault, other forms of trauma, LGBTQ issues, depression, anxiety, substance use and grief/loss.
There's a beautiful passage by Jacquelyn Small that sums up the way I view and practice therapy: "When therapeutic relating occurs, both parties have dissolved the boundary between the one needing help and the other offering it; they are simply two beings bouncing off each other in truth; We all just need clear people to bounce off of so we can see our own light." I strongly believe that we're the experts of our own lives and sometimes we just need a safe, non-judgmental person to see us, believe our experiences and remind us that we're deserving and healing is possible.
I work with those who have experienced /experiencing grief or loss, chronic illness, pain, marriage issues, divorce, anger, anxiety, depression, insomnia, post traumatic stress, or sexual abuse
I use a blend of evidence based treatment models tailored to meet your need. In addition I specialize in Word Therapy a process that assists in identifying the words and or phrases that you speak, or that were spoken to you which reflects and identifies your core belief operating positively or negatively in your life.
I work with those who have experienced /experiencing grief or loss, chronic illness, pain, marriage issues, divorce, anger, anxiety, depression, insomnia, post traumatic stress, or sexual abuse
I use a blend of evidence based treatment models tailored to meet your need. In addition I specialize in Word Therapy a process that assists in identifying the words and or phrases that you speak, or that were spoken to you which reflects and identifies your core belief operating positively or negatively in your life.
Also, I am certified in working with victims of sexual abuse and youth with sexually maladaptive behaviors.
Hearing the words, “you can’t” or “you will never amount to anything” can leave deep emotional wounds that linger long after they are spoken. Over time, those messages may become internalized, shaping how you see yourself and limiting what you believe is possible. I want you to know that those beliefs are not your truth. Change is attainable. Together, we can process painful experiences, develop healthy coping skills, and rebuild self-worth. As trauma is addressed, you’ll gain insight into patterns that no longer serve you and begin rediscovering your strength, confidence, and authentic self.
Also, I am certified in working with victims of sexual abuse and youth with sexually maladaptive behaviors.
Hearing the words, “you can’t” or “you will never amount to anything” can leave deep emotional wounds that linger long after they are spoken. Over time, those messages may become internalized, shaping how you see yourself and limiting what you believe is possible. I want you to know that those beliefs are not your truth. Change is attainable. Together, we can process painful experiences, develop healthy coping skills, and rebuild self-worth. As trauma is addressed, you’ll gain insight into patterns that no longer serve you and begin rediscovering your strength, confidence, and authentic self.
Taking clients for PTSD and complex PTSD. At Sunstone Health & Wellness Barbara offers many alternative modalities, as well as traditional therapy, to support you in finding the solutions to your problems. Barbara strives to offer unique, but profound, approaches for people looking for treatment outside of traditional therapy. Somatic Experiencing, Art Therapy, EMDR, and Yoga techniques are beneficial because of their ability to reach past words and enhance talk therapy by incorporating mind, body, and spirit into your treatment.
Taking clients for PTSD and complex PTSD. At Sunstone Health & Wellness Barbara offers many alternative modalities, as well as traditional therapy, to support you in finding the solutions to your problems. Barbara strives to offer unique, but profound, approaches for people looking for treatment outside of traditional therapy. Somatic Experiencing, Art Therapy, EMDR, and Yoga techniques are beneficial because of their ability to reach past words and enhance talk therapy by incorporating mind, body, and spirit into your treatment.
Have you been through something traumatic that makes it hard to feel safe or at ease? Do you find yourself feeling ashamed, overwhelmed, or like a burden? You deserve support. I provide a compassionate space where you can share your story at your own pace. You don't have to carry it all alone. If you've experienced trauma and find yourself feeling anxious, sad, or stuck, I'm here to help. With trauma informed care, mindfulness, and EMDR, we'll work together to lighten the weight you carry and reconnect with your strengths.
Have you been through something traumatic that makes it hard to feel safe or at ease? Do you find yourself feeling ashamed, overwhelmed, or like a burden? You deserve support. I provide a compassionate space where you can share your story at your own pace. You don't have to carry it all alone. If you've experienced trauma and find yourself feeling anxious, sad, or stuck, I'm here to help. With trauma informed care, mindfulness, and EMDR, we'll work together to lighten the weight you carry and reconnect with your strengths.
If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, feeling like you are living someone else's life, or just tired of feeling stuck, it's time to change all that. Every one of us has the resources within us to live happy, fulfilled lives. You can too. Don't be discouraged by past failures. I specialize in dealing with the "hard to help." If you are ready to leave the pain behind and start a new future, call today. Let today be the day you turn your life around.
If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, feeling like you are living someone else's life, or just tired of feeling stuck, it's time to change all that. Every one of us has the resources within us to live happy, fulfilled lives. You can too. Don't be discouraged by past failures. I specialize in dealing with the "hard to help." If you are ready to leave the pain behind and start a new future, call today. Let today be the day you turn your life around.
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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.