Sexual Abuse Therapists in Delano, Wichita, KS
In over 30 years, I have had the privilege of helping clients recognize their own strengths and walk beside them through hard things. I am committed to helping you remove or work through barriers that are preventing you from living your most authentic life. I utilize a strengths based and collaborative approach to problem solving for ages 18+. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and highly experienced with Autism, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD. I am Advanced Trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy. My office is set up for comfort and can accommodate your sensory needs.
In over 30 years, I have had the privilege of helping clients recognize their own strengths and walk beside them through hard things. I am committed to helping you remove or work through barriers that are preventing you from living your most authentic life. I utilize a strengths based and collaborative approach to problem solving for ages 18+. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and highly experienced with Autism, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD. I am Advanced Trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy. My office is set up for comfort and can accommodate your sensory needs.
The challenges you're currently experiencing do not define who you are as an individual. Life is challenging on our best days and sometimes these challenging days turn into weeks, maybe months, if not longer. If there are challenges that are keeping you from moving forward in life or enjoying anything in general, I would like to meet with you. Together we will work on the challenge(s) that are preventing you from experiencing more enjoyment in life.
The challenges you're currently experiencing do not define who you are as an individual. Life is challenging on our best days and sometimes these challenging days turn into weeks, maybe months, if not longer. If there are challenges that are keeping you from moving forward in life or enjoying anything in general, I would like to meet with you. Together we will work on the challenge(s) that are preventing you from experiencing more enjoyment in life.
I help children and caregivers build skills to regulate emotions during challenging situations without shutting down or lashing out, with an emphasis on collaboration, resilience, and healing from past trauma. I offer practical, strengths-based strategies for children with ADHD, FASD, autism, and anxiety, tailored to neurodivergence, developmental needs, and family dynamics. I also support caregivers in reducing the guesswork around when to apply consequences versus when accommodations are needed.
I help children and caregivers build skills to regulate emotions during challenging situations without shutting down or lashing out, with an emphasis on collaboration, resilience, and healing from past trauma. I offer practical, strengths-based strategies for children with ADHD, FASD, autism, and anxiety, tailored to neurodivergence, developmental needs, and family dynamics. I also support caregivers in reducing the guesswork around when to apply consequences versus when accommodations are needed.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 28 years of experience working with children, adults and families to enhance relationships and personal well-being. I enjoy working with youth and adults and use a client-centered approach to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral issues. I also like to work with parents who may be struggling with their children's behavior. The relationships we have with our own parents whether we are adults or kids has a great impact on how we see and interact with the world; understanding these relationships can go a long way in understanding ourselves.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 28 years of experience working with children, adults and families to enhance relationships and personal well-being. I enjoy working with youth and adults and use a client-centered approach to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral issues. I also like to work with parents who may be struggling with their children's behavior. The relationships we have with our own parents whether we are adults or kids has a great impact on how we see and interact with the world; understanding these relationships can go a long way in understanding ourselves.
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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.