Sexual Abuse Therapists in Clare County, MI
Hello, my name is Andrea, and I love listening to everyone's life stories, no matter where they are on their journey—from the innocence of early childhood at just three years old to the rich experiences of old age. Every moment in life, whether it brings happiness or presents complex challenges, plays a vital role in shaping who you are and reflects the resilience that resides within you. My role is to walk alongside you, offering guidance and encouragement as you pursue your goals.
Hello, my name is Andrea, and I love listening to everyone's life stories, no matter where they are on their journey—from the innocence of early childhood at just three years old to the rich experiences of old age. Every moment in life, whether it brings happiness or presents complex challenges, plays a vital role in shaping who you are and reflects the resilience that resides within you. My role is to walk alongside you, offering guidance and encouragement as you pursue your goals.
Core Counseling Services, LLC / Pam Myslivec
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello! Have you been looking for someone to talk to? My therapeutic approach is person centered and eclectic in nature. I believe all human beings have the need to be heard and understood. I provide a safe space that is based on mutual respect and trust. I see myself as a mirror for reflection and a guide to different paths of choice. My goal is to help clients become the best version of themselves by healing old wounds, having awareness in the present and hope for the future.
Hello! Have you been looking for someone to talk to? My therapeutic approach is person centered and eclectic in nature. I believe all human beings have the need to be heard and understood. I provide a safe space that is based on mutual respect and trust. I see myself as a mirror for reflection and a guide to different paths of choice. My goal is to help clients become the best version of themselves by healing old wounds, having awareness in the present and hope for the future.
I offer compassionate guidance through life’s struggles. You do not have to go it alone, help is available. Do not be afraid to reach out; we all need a shoulder. Whether it be a new situation or something that has gone on for years, I am here to help. I can help you navigate the course to YOUR life worth living!
I offer compassionate guidance through life’s struggles. You do not have to go it alone, help is available. Do not be afraid to reach out; we all need a shoulder. Whether it be a new situation or something that has gone on for years, I am here to help. I can help you navigate the course to YOUR life worth living!
If you have stumbled upon my profile, you might be at a place in your life where there is pain, confusion, feelings of sadness, and anxiety for what life has brought and might still bring. Turning to a therapist is one of the bravest things a person can do, and I view my time with you, the client, as sacred work in your journey to healing, wholeness, and self-awareness. I will always bring understanding, kindness, and, humor, when appropriate, to build a positive rapport in our counseling relationship.
If you have stumbled upon my profile, you might be at a place in your life where there is pain, confusion, feelings of sadness, and anxiety for what life has brought and might still bring. Turning to a therapist is one of the bravest things a person can do, and I view my time with you, the client, as sacred work in your journey to healing, wholeness, and self-awareness. I will always bring understanding, kindness, and, humor, when appropriate, to build a positive rapport in our counseling relationship.
Online Therapists
I have been in private practice for 15 years and clients describe me as relatable, direct, intuitive, and with a good sense of humor. Some clients have said my style feels like therapy and coaching combined because I give clients active, honest feedback and get to the root of things quickly. You'll experience me as a real person who cares about your growth, with all of the appropriate boundaries but none of the sterility. Therapy should feel human after all!
I have been in private practice for 15 years and clients describe me as relatable, direct, intuitive, and with a good sense of humor. Some clients have said my style feels like therapy and coaching combined because I give clients active, honest feedback and get to the root of things quickly. You'll experience me as a real person who cares about your growth, with all of the appropriate boundaries but none of the sterility. Therapy should feel human after all!
Dr. Merrill E Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, RPT
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Waitlist for new clients
With over 30 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families, I offer Polyvagal-informed, attachment-focused psychotherapy that focuses on reducing or eliminating the symptoms that have impaired healthy functioning. I've incorporated years of research and training in the area of trauma-related disorders (including developmentally adverse interpersonal trauma, somatosensory experiencing, complex traumatic stress disorders, intergenerational trauma, etc.).
With over 30 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families, I offer Polyvagal-informed, attachment-focused psychotherapy that focuses on reducing or eliminating the symptoms that have impaired healthy functioning. I've incorporated years of research and training in the area of trauma-related disorders (including developmentally adverse interpersonal trauma, somatosensory experiencing, complex traumatic stress disorders, intergenerational trauma, etc.).
You don’t have to keep holding it all together.
If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or weighed down by things you can’t explain, you're not alone. Life gets heavy sometimes, and it’s okay to need support. Whatever you're carrying, you deserve a space where you can slow down, feel safe, and start to heal. Together, we’ll slow things down and figure out what’s really going on, not just the symptoms, but the stories underneath them.
You don’t have to keep holding it all together.
If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or weighed down by things you can’t explain, you're not alone. Life gets heavy sometimes, and it’s okay to need support. Whatever you're carrying, you deserve a space where you can slow down, feel safe, and start to heal. Together, we’ll slow things down and figure out what’s really going on, not just the symptoms, but the stories underneath them.
Are you sleepwalking through life? Feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Therapy is a powerful invitation to wake up, come back to yourself, and come back to life. I help men and women heal their relationship with love, with sexual desire, and with their body. Whether that's reclamation from purity culture, dismantling limiting beliefs, growth in embodiment, breaking free from shame, recovery from sexual trauma, sexual addiction, sexual anorexia, betrayal trauma, infidelity, and getting to the root of sexual concerns to heal underlying shame, fear, and grief.
Are you sleepwalking through life? Feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Therapy is a powerful invitation to wake up, come back to yourself, and come back to life. I help men and women heal their relationship with love, with sexual desire, and with their body. Whether that's reclamation from purity culture, dismantling limiting beliefs, growth in embodiment, breaking free from shame, recovery from sexual trauma, sexual addiction, sexual anorexia, betrayal trauma, infidelity, and getting to the root of sexual concerns to heal underlying shame, fear, and grief.
I work with adults struggling with depression, anxiety (including OCD & social anxiety), disordered eating/body image, PTSD & trauma (including abuse/ assault), and loss.
A wise philosopher once said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Small changes, even increasing self-awareness, can collect and snowball into life-changing transformations. Although these changes and transformations currently may be hard to imagine or fully believe, we can still choose to bravely take that step. Whatever length your journey, I offer support along the road and a safe space for exploration, expression, insight, and transformation.
I work with adults struggling with depression, anxiety (including OCD & social anxiety), disordered eating/body image, PTSD & trauma (including abuse/ assault), and loss.
A wise philosopher once said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Small changes, even increasing self-awareness, can collect and snowball into life-changing transformations. Although these changes and transformations currently may be hard to imagine or fully believe, we can still choose to bravely take that step. Whatever length your journey, I offer support along the road and a safe space for exploration, expression, insight, and transformation.
Begin Anew Counseling, LLC & Kodde Counseling, LLC
Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Are you struggling, confused, depressed, or anxious about your circumstances and relationships? Life is complicated and I am committed to truly hear you in a safe, non-judgmental environment. I am a skilled, caring, compassionate, counselor who will give you exceptional care, offer solution-based, holistic treatment that gives hope for change, and uses carefully selected therapy to best meet your unique needs.
Are you struggling, confused, depressed, or anxious about your circumstances and relationships? Life is complicated and I am committed to truly hear you in a safe, non-judgmental environment. I am a skilled, caring, compassionate, counselor who will give you exceptional care, offer solution-based, holistic treatment that gives hope for change, and uses carefully selected therapy to best meet your unique needs.
Struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, or grief? You don't have to face it alone. I'm Dr. Nathanael Stephens, a licensed psychologist offering warm, evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs — drawing on CBT, EMDR, IFS, and more.
I have specialized doctoral research in occupational burnout, and I'm fluent in American Sign Language, offering direct therapy to Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients — no interpreter needed.
Available in-person in Lansing and via teletherapy. Call or email for a free 15-minute consultation.
Struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, or grief? You don't have to face it alone. I'm Dr. Nathanael Stephens, a licensed psychologist offering warm, evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs — drawing on CBT, EMDR, IFS, and more.
I have specialized doctoral research in occupational burnout, and I'm fluent in American Sign Language, offering direct therapy to Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients — no interpreter needed.
Available in-person in Lansing and via teletherapy. Call or email for a free 15-minute consultation.
Shannon Langlois-Kondracki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CTP, CAADC, C-DBT
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.- Maya Angelou. This quote speaks to the core of my practice. I want you to feel heard, seen, and understood. I hope to have you leave each session feeling a little better than when you arrived.
I have experience with with individuals incarcerated and those reentering into society. I have a non-judgmental approach as we are all one bad choice away from incarceration ourselves.
I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.- Maya Angelou. This quote speaks to the core of my practice. I want you to feel heard, seen, and understood. I hope to have you leave each session feeling a little better than when you arrived.
I have experience with with individuals incarcerated and those reentering into society. I have a non-judgmental approach as we are all one bad choice away from incarceration ourselves.
I bring nearly five years of experience supporting survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in both crisis intervention and clinical settings.
After a traumatic experience, it's common to feel like you're constantly on edge—waiting for the next bad thing to happen. You might find yourself downplaying what you went through, telling yourself, 'It wasn’t that bad,' or comparing what you experienced to others. Maybe it feels hard—or even unsafe—to express your needs or set boundaries. You might feel broken, unlovable, or wonder if something is just wrong with you. If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone and you don't have to feel this way forever. Together, we can work toward healing in a space where your story is honored and your safety matters.
I bring nearly five years of experience supporting survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in both crisis intervention and clinical settings.
After a traumatic experience, it's common to feel like you're constantly on edge—waiting for the next bad thing to happen. You might find yourself downplaying what you went through, telling yourself, 'It wasn’t that bad,' or comparing what you experienced to others. Maybe it feels hard—or even unsafe—to express your needs or set boundaries. You might feel broken, unlovable, or wonder if something is just wrong with you. If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone and you don't have to feel this way forever. Together, we can work toward healing in a space where your story is honored and your safety matters.
With 19 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and 25 years as a Health Care Executive I believe that taking care of your mental health is one of the most loving things you can do for yourself. It is the foundation from which everything else is built on. While getting here may not have been easy I want you to know that I am truly glad you are here.
With 19 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and 25 years as a Health Care Executive I believe that taking care of your mental health is one of the most loving things you can do for yourself. It is the foundation from which everything else is built on. While getting here may not have been easy I want you to know that I am truly glad you are here.
The relationship between client and clinician is a key component of treatment efficacy. I believe that this therapeutic relationship is founded in a spirit of collaboration, an emotional bond and an agreement on goals and tasks. Two main characteristics of therapy are critical to the building of this therapeutic alliance: expertise and compassion. I am confident in my ability to help resolve any issues in a satisfying manner, prepared in both theory and practice, clear in my thoughts, ideas, and logical in the problem solving process. Of equal importance, I am accepting, understanding and genuinely interested in you and your needs.
The relationship between client and clinician is a key component of treatment efficacy. I believe that this therapeutic relationship is founded in a spirit of collaboration, an emotional bond and an agreement on goals and tasks. Two main characteristics of therapy are critical to the building of this therapeutic alliance: expertise and compassion. I am confident in my ability to help resolve any issues in a satisfying manner, prepared in both theory and practice, clear in my thoughts, ideas, and logical in the problem solving process. Of equal importance, I am accepting, understanding and genuinely interested in you and your needs.
Elizabeth Sawyer Danowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, RPT-S
4 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
Are you frustrated with the chaos, but don't know how to change it? Does your child need help? Is your family stuck in a rut? Are your kids hurting inside or struggling with life's challenges? I offer specialized therapy services to children and families, combining traditional talk therapy with the latest developments in play therapy. Because play is one of the fundamental building blocks of all communication; it works, even with very young children.
Are you frustrated with the chaos, but don't know how to change it? Does your child need help? Is your family stuck in a rut? Are your kids hurting inside or struggling with life's challenges? I offer specialized therapy services to children and families, combining traditional talk therapy with the latest developments in play therapy. Because play is one of the fundamental building blocks of all communication; it works, even with very young children.
Taking this first step in finding a therapist can be difficult and overwhelming, I see you and am glad you are here and taking those first steps. My therapeutic approach is relational, client-centered and empowerment focused. My goal is to provide a safe environment where you can navigate what feels most right to you. I want to provide a validating, empathetic, and comfortable space for you or your child to find healing and growth. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree of Psychology from Grand Valley State University and my Master’s of Social Work from Western Michigan University
Taking this first step in finding a therapist can be difficult and overwhelming, I see you and am glad you are here and taking those first steps. My therapeutic approach is relational, client-centered and empowerment focused. My goal is to provide a safe environment where you can navigate what feels most right to you. I want to provide a validating, empathetic, and comfortable space for you or your child to find healing and growth. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree of Psychology from Grand Valley State University and my Master’s of Social Work from Western Michigan University
As a Social worker, Katie has over 15 years of experience in addictions, trauma, human trafficking, abuse, and other mental health concerns. Katie is a survivor and has a passion working with individuals of all gender and sexual identities who are current and former sex industry workers, including victims and survivors of human trafficking. Her specialty is working with teens and adults with behavioral, mental health, relationship, trauma and substance abuse concerns. Katie desires to provide a safe, private, and confidential environment where an individual is free to express their choices for counseling with unbiased consultation.
As a Social worker, Katie has over 15 years of experience in addictions, trauma, human trafficking, abuse, and other mental health concerns. Katie is a survivor and has a passion working with individuals of all gender and sexual identities who are current and former sex industry workers, including victims and survivors of human trafficking. Her specialty is working with teens and adults with behavioral, mental health, relationship, trauma and substance abuse concerns. Katie desires to provide a safe, private, and confidential environment where an individual is free to express their choices for counseling with unbiased consultation.
I have been a Master's Level Licensed Social Worker since 1997. I work with kids as young as 7 and adults up to age 65. I have worked with kids and adults with depression and suicidality, anxiety, grief, trauma, family conflict, and anger control issues. I like discovering people's strengths and using those strengths to build coping skills. I also have also had 10 years of training to work with parents and children age 0-5.
I have been a Master's Level Licensed Social Worker since 1997. I work with kids as young as 7 and adults up to age 65. I have worked with kids and adults with depression and suicidality, anxiety, grief, trauma, family conflict, and anger control issues. I like discovering people's strengths and using those strengths to build coping skills. I also have also had 10 years of training to work with parents and children age 0-5.
Hello, my name is Jazmine Powell. I received my master's degree in psychology and social work from the University of Michigan. I am a fully licensed clinical social worker (LMSW) that has prioritized my career as a mental health therapist and community advocate. I am also a certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor (CAADC). My therapeutic style is to use the psychodynamic and positive psychology approaches in helping individuals explore the root causes of their concerns and then using creative methods that are unique to the individual to learn new thought and behavior patterns..
Hello, my name is Jazmine Powell. I received my master's degree in psychology and social work from the University of Michigan. I am a fully licensed clinical social worker (LMSW) that has prioritized my career as a mental health therapist and community advocate. I am also a certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor (CAADC). My therapeutic style is to use the psychodynamic and positive psychology approaches in helping individuals explore the root causes of their concerns and then using creative methods that are unique to the individual to learn new thought and behavior patterns..
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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.