Sexual Abuse Therapists in Richmond, IN
Have you been experiencing emotions intensely or noticing the absence of emotion? Are there aspects of your life and relationships you’d like to improve? Perhaps you want to understand yourself better, recover from traumatic experiences, or increase your resilience in these challenging times. Maybe you aren’t sure what is holding you back and you want to talk to someone who can help.
Have you been experiencing emotions intensely or noticing the absence of emotion? Are there aspects of your life and relationships you’d like to improve? Perhaps you want to understand yourself better, recover from traumatic experiences, or increase your resilience in these challenging times. Maybe you aren’t sure what is holding you back and you want to talk to someone who can help.
Hello, I'm Shelley (she/her).I am independently licensed in Indiana, Kentucky, Colorado and Ohio. Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with both adult and adolescent clients in community mental health and private practice settings. My approach to therapy is rooted in a feminist, psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and harm reduction perspective. I deeply honor the therapeutic relationship, believing it to be vital to the process of change.
Hello, I'm Shelley (she/her).I am independently licensed in Indiana, Kentucky, Colorado and Ohio. Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with both adult and adolescent clients in community mental health and private practice settings. My approach to therapy is rooted in a feminist, psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and harm reduction perspective. I deeply honor the therapeutic relationship, believing it to be vital to the process of change.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and are seeking clarity, relief, and a sense of direction. In our work together, I work to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space to process experiences, build insight, and develop practical tools for coping and growth, helping clients move toward greater balance, resilience, and meaningful change.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and are seeking clarity, relief, and a sense of direction. In our work together, I work to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space to process experiences, build insight, and develop practical tools for coping and growth, helping clients move toward greater balance, resilience, and meaningful change.
I'm passionate about serving communities of people who have been underserved, and possibly harmed, by the fields of counseling and psychology in the past including: the LGBTQ+ population, those with non-traditional relationship structures such as polyamory, the kink community, and neurodivergent individuals. I strive to make therapy a comfortable and safe environment for people of all cultures, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. I am trauma-informed, sex and kink- positive, and body-neutral. I value social justice and hold anti-racist, disability-informed, feminist values, that I carry through my work.
I'm passionate about serving communities of people who have been underserved, and possibly harmed, by the fields of counseling and psychology in the past including: the LGBTQ+ population, those with non-traditional relationship structures such as polyamory, the kink community, and neurodivergent individuals. I strive to make therapy a comfortable and safe environment for people of all cultures, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. I am trauma-informed, sex and kink- positive, and body-neutral. I value social justice and hold anti-racist, disability-informed, feminist values, that I carry through my work.
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Hello, I’m Nancy Conway, Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity, compassion, and confidence. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and I work to create a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their stories, develop insight, and build meaningful change.
I earned my Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Ball State University. Over the course of my career, I have worked as a middle school and high school counselor as well as private private and EAP and crisis support programs, supporting clients with a wide range of emotional concerns.
Hello, I’m Nancy Conway, Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity, compassion, and confidence. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and I work to create a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their stories, develop insight, and build meaningful change.
I earned my Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Ball State University. Over the course of my career, I have worked as a middle school and high school counselor as well as private private and EAP and crisis support programs, supporting clients with a wide range of emotional concerns.
Facing life's challenges with a support person makes everything easier. I specialize in working with adults who are working through past trauma, depression, or anxiety. I take a mindfulness-based approach to help retrain your brain. Additionally, I utilize Internal Family Systems theory to help you heal all of your "parts" for lasting change. I provide a warm and comforting environment, free from judgment. When you are ready, I am here waiting to help you find your new way of living.
Facing life's challenges with a support person makes everything easier. I specialize in working with adults who are working through past trauma, depression, or anxiety. I take a mindfulness-based approach to help retrain your brain. Additionally, I utilize Internal Family Systems theory to help you heal all of your "parts" for lasting change. I provide a warm and comforting environment, free from judgment. When you are ready, I am here waiting to help you find your new way of living.
If you are experiencing ‘forgotten’ memories, bad dreams, or the aftermath of sexual abuse, you don’t have to carry that weight alone.
I always like to let clients know that the first session can be a bit uncomfortable and isn't at all what following sessions will look like. To understand the client and why they are coming to therapy I have to complete an intake, which is a summary of the client's life and experiences.
If you are experiencing ‘forgotten’ memories, bad dreams, or the aftermath of sexual abuse, you don’t have to carry that weight alone.
I always like to let clients know that the first session can be a bit uncomfortable and isn't at all what following sessions will look like. To understand the client and why they are coming to therapy I have to complete an intake, which is a summary of the client's life and experiences.
Do you wake up feeling unsatisfied and unsure of yourself, your life and even those around you? Do you feel like you’re disconnected and unplugged from the world around you? Have you experienced things that you don’t want to think about, let alone talk about? You can get free of the past and find meaning and purpose in your life’s journey. “I am not what happened to me, I am what I chose to become” this quote by Carl Jung exemplifies my philosophy working with clients. Let’s partner together to clear that fog and find the light of your life’s lighthouse.
Do you wake up feeling unsatisfied and unsure of yourself, your life and even those around you? Do you feel like you’re disconnected and unplugged from the world around you? Have you experienced things that you don’t want to think about, let alone talk about? You can get free of the past and find meaning and purpose in your life’s journey. “I am not what happened to me, I am what I chose to become” this quote by Carl Jung exemplifies my philosophy working with clients. Let’s partner together to clear that fog and find the light of your life’s lighthouse.
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Your mind is always on hyperdrive – constantly worrying about past conversations, present responsibilities, and future what-ifs. You’re thoughtful, supportive, and giving. But when it comes to your own needs, you tend to brush them aside or not speak up. Sometimes this looks like saying something you don’t really mean to keep the peace or feel more accepted by someone else. You overthink a lot of things and struggle to trust your instincts. It can feel really hard to stand your ground when someone you love is arguing with you. It's hard to distinguish what you're responsible for versus what's someone else's to own and apologize for.
Your mind is always on hyperdrive – constantly worrying about past conversations, present responsibilities, and future what-ifs. You’re thoughtful, supportive, and giving. But when it comes to your own needs, you tend to brush them aside or not speak up. Sometimes this looks like saying something you don’t really mean to keep the peace or feel more accepted by someone else. You overthink a lot of things and struggle to trust your instincts. It can feel really hard to stand your ground when someone you love is arguing with you. It's hard to distinguish what you're responsible for versus what's someone else's to own and apologize for.
You may be someone who has been carrying a lot for a long time. Trauma, identity stress, or past relationships may still show up in your body, emotions, or patterns, even when you understand them logically. You might feel disconnected from yourself, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, while still wanting therapy that feels safe, affirming, and respectful. You’re looking for a space where you don’t have to explain or defend who you are, and where healing doesn’t feel rushed or forced.
You may be someone who has been carrying a lot for a long time. Trauma, identity stress, or past relationships may still show up in your body, emotions, or patterns, even when you understand them logically. You might feel disconnected from yourself, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, while still wanting therapy that feels safe, affirming, and respectful. You’re looking for a space where you don’t have to explain or defend who you are, and where healing doesn’t feel rushed or forced.
You made the decision to seek therapy, and you also realized you don't want it to take weeks, months, or years.
Welcome to Hearthspring Therapy Intensives, where we utilize Brainspotting and a focused, intentional space to process trauma in a matter of days instead of weeks.
Trauma doesn’t live in neat, 50-minute segments. It lives in the body, in relationships, in the nervous system.
An intensive allows us to move beyond surface-level coping into meaningful processing, stay with the work long enough for real integration, and creates measurable progress in a short, contained period of time.
You made the decision to seek therapy, and you also realized you don't want it to take weeks, months, or years.
Welcome to Hearthspring Therapy Intensives, where we utilize Brainspotting and a focused, intentional space to process trauma in a matter of days instead of weeks.
Trauma doesn’t live in neat, 50-minute segments. It lives in the body, in relationships, in the nervous system.
An intensive allows us to move beyond surface-level coping into meaningful processing, stay with the work long enough for real integration, and creates measurable progress in a short, contained period of time.
Life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when past trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, life transitions, and other mental health challenges make it difficult to move forward. If you’re feeling stuck, struggling with emotions that seem too heavy to carry, or searching for clarity and healing, you don’t have to do it alone.
I specialize in working with children and adults who have experienced childhood trauma and other mental health challenges. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate, and supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when past trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, life transitions, and other mental health challenges make it difficult to move forward. If you’re feeling stuck, struggling with emotions that seem too heavy to carry, or searching for clarity and healing, you don’t have to do it alone.
I specialize in working with children and adults who have experienced childhood trauma and other mental health challenges. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate, and supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered.
As we go through life we face challenges, from these challenges we may experience pain and suffering. As this pain becomes stored within us it creates burdens that may sometimes be too heavy to bear. As a result many may turn to temporary solutions. As I work with clients to explore and resolve pain and trauma more permanent solutions are often discovered and the burden of pain is reduced.
As we go through life we face challenges, from these challenges we may experience pain and suffering. As this pain becomes stored within us it creates burdens that may sometimes be too heavy to bear. As a result many may turn to temporary solutions. As I work with clients to explore and resolve pain and trauma more permanent solutions are often discovered and the burden of pain is reduced.
Does it feel like all you are doing is doggy paddling in the ocean, trying to keep your head above water? It feels like relationships are anchoring you down, and life events are giant waves pushing you under. Reaching out for help can feel scary. I hope to help you learn to surf the waves, implement coping skills, and feel in control of your life. Through therapy, you can learn to process and embrace your past and look forward to your future. I hope you can learn about yourself and start loving and accepting all parts of you. I am committed to providing affirming care and honoring those who come from marginalized identities.
Does it feel like all you are doing is doggy paddling in the ocean, trying to keep your head above water? It feels like relationships are anchoring you down, and life events are giant waves pushing you under. Reaching out for help can feel scary. I hope to help you learn to surf the waves, implement coping skills, and feel in control of your life. Through therapy, you can learn to process and embrace your past and look forward to your future. I hope you can learn about yourself and start loving and accepting all parts of you. I am committed to providing affirming care and honoring those who come from marginalized identities.
I work collaboratively with individuals and families to support the changes they are seeking to achieve in their life. I come along side my client and help them to resolve the issues that have brought them to seek therapy. I seek to help each person to achieve a greater quality in their personal and family relationships, sense of life purpose and overall sense of well-being. I view my role in the therapeutic process as offering unconditional acceptance and support as my client works to address the circumstances that have brought them to seek out counseling services.
I work collaboratively with individuals and families to support the changes they are seeking to achieve in their life. I come along side my client and help them to resolve the issues that have brought them to seek therapy. I seek to help each person to achieve a greater quality in their personal and family relationships, sense of life purpose and overall sense of well-being. I view my role in the therapeutic process as offering unconditional acceptance and support as my client works to address the circumstances that have brought them to seek out counseling services.
Greta
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LMHCA, (temp)
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46208
My psychotherapy practice is rooted in psychodynamic theory and guided by a collaborative, individualized approach to care. I work with patients to improve emotional and psychological well-being by creating a trusting, confidential, and non-judgmental space where difficult experiences, thoughts, and emotions can be explored openly.
My psychotherapy practice is rooted in psychodynamic theory and guided by a collaborative, individualized approach to care. I work with patients to improve emotional and psychological well-being by creating a trusting, confidential, and non-judgmental space where difficult experiences, thoughts, and emotions can be explored openly.
When past trauma and relationship strain make it hard to trust yourself or others, those reactions are understandable. Do you find yourself replaying painful events, withdrawing from partners, or feeling isolated as a member of the LGBTQ+ community? Change is possible; therapy can help lessen trauma symptoms and rebuild connections in relationships. Trauma, betrayal, and everyday stress often overlap and erode intimacy and safety. Together, we will process painful memories, strengthen communication, and build tools that help you feel safer and more connected.
When past trauma and relationship strain make it hard to trust yourself or others, those reactions are understandable. Do you find yourself replaying painful events, withdrawing from partners, or feeling isolated as a member of the LGBTQ+ community? Change is possible; therapy can help lessen trauma symptoms and rebuild connections in relationships. Trauma, betrayal, and everyday stress often overlap and erode intimacy and safety. Together, we will process painful memories, strengthen communication, and build tools that help you feel safer and more connected.
Andrew (He/Him) is a caring and compassionate professional who is committed to your well-being and personal growth. Andrew is dedicated to providing a nonjudgmental and safe space for his clients where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and life’s challenges with empathy and guidance. With Andrew, you’ll find a trusted partner on your therapy journey who is ready to help you navigate life’s complexities with compassion and expertise.
Andrew (He/Him) is a caring and compassionate professional who is committed to your well-being and personal growth. Andrew is dedicated to providing a nonjudgmental and safe space for his clients where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and life’s challenges with empathy and guidance. With Andrew, you’ll find a trusted partner on your therapy journey who is ready to help you navigate life’s complexities with compassion and expertise.
My ideal client is someone grappling with the impact of trauma, addiction, or major life challenges. They may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, and are searching for a way to heal old wounds, whether from past trauma or ongoing struggles. They need a safe and supportive environment where they can process difficult emotions, feel validated, and reconnect with their sense of self. Their goals include emotional healing, building resilience, and finding healthier ways to cope, ultimately seeking to live more authentically and fully. They want to move from surviving to thriving.
My ideal client is someone grappling with the impact of trauma, addiction, or major life challenges. They may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, and are searching for a way to heal old wounds, whether from past trauma or ongoing struggles. They need a safe and supportive environment where they can process difficult emotions, feel validated, and reconnect with their sense of self. Their goals include emotional healing, building resilience, and finding healthier ways to cope, ultimately seeking to live more authentically and fully. They want to move from surviving to thriving.
Heather Fosnaugh, LMHC, EMDR Therapy & Intensives
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
4 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46237
You are intelligent and a hard worker, yet you continue feeling pulled down by the weight of stress, nagging thoughts and uncomfortable memories from the past. You’ve always pushed through hard times but now you’re overwhelmed, feeling on edge and having a hard time keeping up with work and family. Sometimes the thoughts you work hard to forget pop into your head at the most inconvenient times. No one should feel overloaded and weighed down by the past.
You are intelligent and a hard worker, yet you continue feeling pulled down by the weight of stress, nagging thoughts and uncomfortable memories from the past. You’ve always pushed through hard times but now you’re overwhelmed, feeling on edge and having a hard time keeping up with work and family. Sometimes the thoughts you work hard to forget pop into your head at the most inconvenient times. No one should feel overloaded and weighed down by the past.
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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.