Sexual Abuse Therapists in Auburn, MA

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Valerie Smith
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified
Verified
As a licensed mental health clinician, I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma related disorders. I work with families to improve relationships and individuals of all ages who suffer from traumatic experiences.
(774) 425-7414
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Auburn, MA 01501
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Lisa A Sullivan
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LMHC, CBIS
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical therapist licensed in Massachusetts for 26 years as a clinical psychotherapist. I provide telehealth and in person therapy. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including Trauma, Anxiety. Addiction, developmental disability, Autism, Depression, PTSD, ADHD, anger management, Parenting skills, OCD, Brain Injury, Children and Adolescents Therapy, Behavioral Management, Substance abuse, Dysmorphia and couple's therapy. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
(508) 388-5709
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Auburn, MA 01501
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Karin E Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I work with children, adolescents and adults to promote learning, healing and growing. As a Client of mine, we focus on your strengths while we work towards managing your setbacks, pressures, and losses that life presents. I would support you to cope emotionally and rationally with these challenges. To build your resilience and power, I listen openly to who you are and who you want to become while gently pointing out reality .
(774) 272-4020
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Auburn, MA 01501
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Kimberly Mahlert
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello! I do not currently have openings. However, I do own Kimina Counseling, LLC and we have immediate openings. Please see our page on Psychology Today or contact us at 774-243-0393. Thank you!
(774) 272-6965
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Auburn, MA 01501
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Becky Howard
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LMHC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Whether you're feeling depressed, anxious, hopeless, or irritable, making that first call for help can be hard. You desperately want to feel better, but you're afraid of what it will be like to share your thoughts with a therapist. I understand. My guiding principles are respect, appreciation of differences, and a balance between acceptance and change. I listen carefully and center the therapy around your needs.
(508) 815-4137
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Auburn, MA 01501
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Paula Courtney LMHC Counseling Services
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
No openings. Client can choose in person (Spencer) or continue with telehealth in the future. Please use email contact option. "We can control our thoughts and emotions or they can control us. There is a world of difference." Therapy is educational and direct with focus on cognitive restructuring and skills building. Clients usually report ease of symptoms in the first few weeks. I'm a graduate of Assumption. I've completed the Aaron Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy known to be the most effective form of treatment today.
(508) 456-6202
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Auburn, MA 01501
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Pathways To Wellness Associates, LLC
Counselor, LICSW, LMHC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Pathways To Wellness Associates, LLC assists high functioning individuals and families to recognize and achieve their full potential in a safe and supportive atmosphere. We provide the highest quality counseling services founded in theory and evidence based practices. Our licensed therapists specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) Framework and Child and Family Therapy.
(508) 928-3787
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Auburn, MA 01501
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Amy M Campbell
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you find it hard to put yourself first in your relationships? Does it some times feel that no matter how hard you try, you struggle to find joy in every day life? Self care is so important for each person and if we neglect ourselves to care for others, we may have increases in depression and anxiety. Asking for help when things begin to feel overwhelming is the first step in finding the solution. Using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Solution Focused Treatment I have been able to help others “find themselves”, so that they can find the joy they so much deserve once again.
(508) 475-5673
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Auburn, MA 01501
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Samantha Dick
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified
Verified
My name is Sam & I’m excited you’re here! I deeply admire what it takes to make the first step in coming to therapy & the vulnerability in truly coming as you are. What's more is my belief in the importance of cultivating a strong, secure counseling partnership upheld by authenticity, rooted in empathy & remains grounded in unconditional positive regard for whoever I sit across from. In 2011, I began my devotion to a career working with children, adults & families with a wide range of strengths, needs & backgrounds in various mental health settings. My focus is in both intensive clinical psychotherapy & family systems counseling.
(413) 258-8406
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Auburn, MA 01501
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Clarity Counseling, LLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, eating disorders, self-esteem issues, self-harm behaviors, sexual assault recovery, transition to adulthood, and addiction.
Asking for help is a major strength and you deserve to feel safe, protected, and valid in your journey to clarity. I hope to offer guidance, a listening ear, and a supportive voice to help with whatever it is you're struggling with. I primarily work with teens and adults and when I work with teens, I aim to provide a safe place to explore all of those questions you're facing at this point in your life. Adolescent years are exciting and terrifying and you deserve to have a place you can process all of those feelings- free of judgment. When working with adults, I also aim to provide safety and reassurance when navigating life!
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Grafton, MA 01519
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Cathy A Boisvert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
I work best with people who have survived adverse childhood experiences, loss, abuse and trauma, and want to continue in their recovery from trauma. Learning about the nervous system and how it adapts/reacts to cues to alert us of potential danger which can assist in regaining control of ourselves and the capacity to tolerate overwhelming emotions and develop skills to cope and self regulate. I bring to the therapeutic alliance academic training and lived experience recovering from childhood trauma, sexual abuse , food addiction, substance use and cooccurring disorders such as PTSD and depression.
(774) 633-2293
Worcester, MA 01605
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Ashley N Papineau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Ideal clients include those who are interested in making changes in their lives, and are open to having people support them in making changes. Although I have a background in primarily working with adult and adolescent female identified individuals, I am open to working with various social identities and on a variety of goals. My specific background includes; domestic violence, sexual assault , child and adult trauma. Additionally, I have a background in working with individuals in crisis and or with either new or chronic mental health challenges.
(413) 216-6457
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Worcester, MA 01601
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Margo McGann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here! Initiating change may be one of the hardest and strongest steps you can take. I work with people facing an array of mental health concerns, and have a specialty in helping women heal from relational trauma. I find we are most often hurt in the context of relationships - a break-up, infidelity, emotional, physical or sexual abuse , being made to feel you are unloved. You may feel overwhelmingly anxious, disconnected or over-attached to loved-ones, or unable to trust. Maybe you begin isolating yourself from friendships or engaging in relationships you know aren’t healthy for you.
(508) 348-7099
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Shrewsbury, MA 01545
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Alicia Linquist : (Telehealth Only on Tuesdays)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, EMDR
Verified
Verified
Hi! I'm Alicia Linquist. I began my work as a therapist in 2016. I studied Psychology & Social Work at Fitchburg State University in MA and Wheelock College. I am an independently licensed Social Worker with my supervisor designation. My primary focus has been working with children, teens, and adults who have experienced trauma or wounding life events and or individuals who hold a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Other areas of focus include grief and loss, depression, and adjusting to significant life changes.
(937) 699-5368
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Worcester, MA 01604
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New Hope Counseling Center
Counselor, LMHC, SAC, CAGS
Verified
Verified
Providing treatment to children, adults and families to improve lives and to foster change and growth. We also specialize in behavior problems often seen in school and home environments.
(774) 745-6240
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Spencer, MA 01562
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Abide Intergratives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My clients are whose who are seeking to make peace with their past, maximize their present, and themselves so they can take back their lives and live abundantly.
(774) 252-9047
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Worcester, MA 01609
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Joelle Brohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I am an independently licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and trauma specialist with a Master of Social Work from Boston College. I have extensive experience in treating adults with post-traumatic stress, including attachment and abandonment trauma, sexual trauma, domestic violence/intimate relationship trauma, physical and/or emotional abuse and neglect, military/combat trauma, traumatic grief and bereavement, physical and psychological trauma resulting from accident or injury, and related issues, including intimate-relationship conflict, depression, anxiety, and existential crises.
(508) 300-9925
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Worcester, MA 01601
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Michelle L Chunis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I am sorry if this time I am not taking on any new clients. Sometimes life gets a little tough and it can be helpful to have someone to sort through "stuff". I have been practicing for over 10 years, working with tweens, teens, adults, and older adults. My specialties include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, abuse, and trauma. I aim to create a positive therapy experience in a calm, safe environment.
(508) 403-0794
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West Boylston, MA 01583
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Alexa Moubarak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
You don't have to carry that heavy weight all by yourself. No matter what your burden is, how tired you are, how poorly you speak to yourself, or how hopeless you are about this season of your life, you are invited to bring that weight to therapy. Together, we will take a holistic therapeutic approach to support your mind and body's specific needs. We will explore the root of your symptoms, alleviate pain and stress through lifestyle changes and processing, and practice evidence-based skills to improve your daily functioning. Jointly, we will shift your body back into relaxation mode where you can re-experience life with joy.
(617) 765-1925
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Worcester, MA 01608
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Russell Levine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Hi, my name is Russell Levine. I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and am accepting all clients. To put it simply, I'm a mental health counselor. I am looking forward to working with you, whether you're just looking for someone to talk to or want to problem solve how to function comfortably in every day life.
(508) 348-7098
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Holden, MA 01520
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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.