Sexual Abuse Therapists in Brown County, MN

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Wade Lang
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, LADC-S, NCGC-II
Serves Area
Most clients seeking a trauma therapist want a no-nonsense, empathetic guide who gets it. They're craving someone who’s battle-tested, offering real-world tools, not textbook fluff. They need a fearless ally who can navigate the darkest waters with them, providing hardcore validation, unwavering support, and practical strategies for healing. Clients want a therapist who's as raw and real as their pain, ready to dig deep, confront the past, and ignite a powerful transformation. You can find a longer Video Introduction and description of services by visiting www.wadelang.com
Most clients seeking a trauma therapist want a no-nonsense, empathetic guide who gets it. They're craving someone who’s battle-tested, offering real-world tools, not textbook fluff. They need a fearless ally who can navigate the darkest waters with them, providing hardcore validation, unwavering support, and practical strategies for healing. Clients want a therapist who's as raw and real as their pain, ready to dig deep, confront the past, and ignite a powerful transformation. You can find a longer Video Introduction and description of services by visiting www.wadelang.com
(507) 445-8213 View (507) 445-8213
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Footnotes: Family Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTPII, NCC, MA
Serves Area
Connecting hope and healing for good. Highly respectful, confidential and expertly trained. Area professionals seek counseling services with Amanda Gerdts due to the unique care and structure of her company. If you have tried counseling before and were frustrated, if you have felt unheard or stuck within your relationships, if you have a trauma history and have been discouraged or fearful of your memories, then you are in the right place! Amanda is a marriage warrior, a highly trained trauma expert and offers confidentiality options that business professionals love. Grace Focused Christian Counseling. Real Change. Real Hope.
Connecting hope and healing for good. Highly respectful, confidential and expertly trained. Area professionals seek counseling services with Amanda Gerdts due to the unique care and structure of her company. If you have tried counseling before and were frustrated, if you have felt unheard or stuck within your relationships, if you have a trauma history and have been discouraged or fearful of your memories, then you are in the right place! Amanda is a marriage warrior, a highly trained trauma expert and offers confidentiality options that business professionals love. Grace Focused Christian Counseling. Real Change. Real Hope.
(507) 858-6094 View (507) 858-6094
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Lindsay Boettger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Online Only
Hello, I'm Lindsay Boettger and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor(LPCC). I have been practicing in the field for twelve years in various roles including therapy, clinical supervision, and as Director. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and my first goal is helping you to feel comfortable and supported. I provide individual and family therapy. Although I typically think about your concerns using a developmental lens, I believe it is imperative that I tailor my approach to you and your needs.
Hello, I'm Lindsay Boettger and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor(LPCC). I have been practicing in the field for twelve years in various roles including therapy, clinical supervision, and as Director. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and my first goal is helping you to feel comfortable and supported. I provide individual and family therapy. Although I typically think about your concerns using a developmental lens, I believe it is imperative that I tailor my approach to you and your needs.
(651) 409-8793 View (651) 409-8793
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Compass Behavioral Health
Counselor, LPCC
Online Only
An ideal mental health therapy client is someone who is open to growth, willing to engage in the therapeutic process, and committed to making positive changes in their life. They may not have all the answers, but they are ready to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with the guidance of a therapist. Issues & Struggles: • Struggling with anxiety, depression, or overwhelming emotions. • Feeling stuck in negative thought patterns or self-doubt. • Dealing with life transitions (career changes, relationships, loss). • Experiencing trauma, PTSD, or unresolved past experiences. • Battling stress, burnout, or perfectionism.
An ideal mental health therapy client is someone who is open to growth, willing to engage in the therapeutic process, and committed to making positive changes in their life. They may not have all the answers, but they are ready to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with the guidance of a therapist. Issues & Struggles: • Struggling with anxiety, depression, or overwhelming emotions. • Feeling stuck in negative thought patterns or self-doubt. • Dealing with life transitions (career changes, relationships, loss). • Experiencing trauma, PTSD, or unresolved past experiences. • Battling stress, burnout, or perfectionism.
(507) 419-4415 View (507) 419-4415
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Gykayla Curtis
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
2 Endorsed
New Ulm, MN 56073
As someone who has personally experienced the impact of mental health challenges, I understand the importance of accessible and effective mental health services. Seeking support can be a daunting step, but it is crucial in promoting healing and growth. As a mental health service provider, I am committed to creating a safe and non-judgmental space that fosters trust, respect, and growth. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health, which considers the interconnection between one's emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
As someone who has personally experienced the impact of mental health challenges, I understand the importance of accessible and effective mental health services. Seeking support can be a daunting step, but it is crucial in promoting healing and growth. As a mental health service provider, I am committed to creating a safe and non-judgmental space that fosters trust, respect, and growth. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health, which considers the interconnection between one's emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
(507) 628-8936 View (507) 628-8936
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Taryn Surdy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Taryn received her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University, Eagan and her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Taryn has clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient, community, in-home, and school settings. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy services to all ages. She operates from a Relational focused philosophy that emphasizes building a relationship as the key foundation to successful therapy. Taryn utilizes an eclectic approach with clients and will choose the approach that best meets the client’s needs.
Taryn received her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University, Eagan and her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Taryn has clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient, community, in-home, and school settings. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy services to all ages. She operates from a Relational focused philosophy that emphasizes building a relationship as the key foundation to successful therapy. Taryn utilizes an eclectic approach with clients and will choose the approach that best meets the client’s needs.
(507) 223-4575 View (507) 223-4575
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Sarah Torvick Burger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about helping people find and maintain balance in daily life. I am here to help you regain that sense of well-being. A sense of control and calm over the concerns that create issues in life.
I am passionate about helping people find and maintain balance in daily life. I am here to help you regain that sense of well-being. A sense of control and calm over the concerns that create issues in life.
(507) 564-0608 View (507) 564-0608
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North Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or stressed? Are you navigating a stressful situation and feeling alone? Are you looking for support as you heal from things from your past? Come to North Counseling. We are a team of mental health professionals who have helped many overcome their mental health challenges.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or stressed? Are you navigating a stressful situation and feeling alone? Are you looking for support as you heal from things from your past? Come to North Counseling. We are a team of mental health professionals who have helped many overcome their mental health challenges.
(507) 873-3063 View (507) 873-3063
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Angela Ann Lumbar
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Serves Area
I find it rewarding beyond words to be allowed to share in my patient's unique life experiences and witness their growth and transformation. It is an honor to be trusted with another person's inner world and to be able to build a therapeutic relationship that helps them recover from whatever difficulties that they are experiencing. I provide a therapeutic space in a comfortable, home-like atmosphere that deviates from the "going to the local mental health center" experience.
I find it rewarding beyond words to be allowed to share in my patient's unique life experiences and witness their growth and transformation. It is an honor to be trusted with another person's inner world and to be able to build a therapeutic relationship that helps them recover from whatever difficulties that they are experiencing. I provide a therapeutic space in a comfortable, home-like atmosphere that deviates from the "going to the local mental health center" experience.
(320) 592-6304 View (320) 592-6304
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MNelson Psychological Counseling
Psychologist, MA, LP
Serves Area
If you are tired of dealing with a mental health issue and would like some permanent relief or resolution, I can help you. M.Nelson Consulting focuses on individual,marital,and family therapy for adults,adolescents,and children. Stress reduction,relationship iissues,mood disorders(anxiety,phobias,depression)trauma and abuse,grief and loss,eating disorders,addictions,habit disorders,chronic and terminal illnesses,work,academic and sports performance are areas of expertise.
If you are tired of dealing with a mental health issue and would like some permanent relief or resolution, I can help you. M.Nelson Consulting focuses on individual,marital,and family therapy for adults,adolescents,and children. Stress reduction,relationship iissues,mood disorders(anxiety,phobias,depression)trauma and abuse,grief and loss,eating disorders,addictions,habit disorders,chronic and terminal illnesses,work,academic and sports performance are areas of expertise.
(507) 724-8948 View (507) 724-8948

Online Therapists

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Jeff Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Are you struggling with feeling like an outsider, experiencing abuse or bullying, dealing with anxiety or depression, or working in a toxic environment? Do you need a safe space to process your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment? Are you seeking validation, understanding, and a way to heal from past traumas? Is your goal to gain tools to cope with life's challenges and feel empowered to make positive changes? If so, seeking therapy is a courageous and important step towards achieving your mental health and well-being.
Are you struggling with feeling like an outsider, experiencing abuse or bullying, dealing with anxiety or depression, or working in a toxic environment? Do you need a safe space to process your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment? Are you seeking validation, understanding, and a way to heal from past traumas? Is your goal to gain tools to cope with life's challenges and feel empowered to make positive changes? If so, seeking therapy is a courageous and important step towards achieving your mental health and well-being.
(612) 501-6807 View (612) 501-6807
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Juliann V. Miller
Psychologist, MA, LP
Online Only
As a therapist I work hard to understand my patients at a personal level. I provide a warm and trusting atmosphere where we can explore the difficulties in their lives. Together, through the therapeutic relationship we work on emotional problems to make deep and lasting changes. We address road blocks which may have developed over the years and seem to keep them stuck in negative patterns. Through an increased awareness of these patterns alternative choices can be made by my patients. Working together in therapy my patients are increasingly able to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
As a therapist I work hard to understand my patients at a personal level. I provide a warm and trusting atmosphere where we can explore the difficulties in their lives. Together, through the therapeutic relationship we work on emotional problems to make deep and lasting changes. We address road blocks which may have developed over the years and seem to keep them stuck in negative patterns. Through an increased awareness of these patterns alternative choices can be made by my patients. Working together in therapy my patients are increasingly able to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
(952) 373-0482 View (952) 373-0482
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Cecilia Petit
Pre-Licensed Professional, LADC, MPS
1 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55122
Welcome, my name is Cecilia I'm a psychodynamic therapist currently accepting new clients. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with relationship issues or abuse, addiction, perinatal period, trauma and grief. Therapy can be a healing intervention both to help us in our current life circumstances and also to work towards understanding our patterns so that we may grow into healthier people long term. I use an anti-colonial and feminist lens in my practice and believe our contexts and cultures are deeply intwined with our healing. If you have any questions or would like a consultation, I would love to hear from you.
Welcome, my name is Cecilia I'm a psychodynamic therapist currently accepting new clients. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with relationship issues or abuse, addiction, perinatal period, trauma and grief. Therapy can be a healing intervention both to help us in our current life circumstances and also to work towards understanding our patterns so that we may grow into healthier people long term. I use an anti-colonial and feminist lens in my practice and believe our contexts and cultures are deeply intwined with our healing. If you have any questions or would like a consultation, I would love to hear from you.
(651) 615-6037 View (651) 615-6037
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Michele Larson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Mankato, MN 56001
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals, complex trauma, those living with personality disorders, survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, and individuals who have committed sexual harm.
My therapeutic style is trauma-focused, relational, and grounded in social justice. I utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Theory, and Relational Theory to help clients identify, understand, and care for the parts of themselves that may need more attention, patience, or love.
I am passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals, complex trauma, those living with personality disorders, survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, and individuals who have committed sexual harm.
My therapeutic style is trauma-focused, relational, and grounded in social justice. I utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Theory, and Relational Theory to help clients identify, understand, and care for the parts of themselves that may need more attention, patience, or love.
(507) 565-0584 View (507) 565-0584
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Christina Harstad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Minnetonka, MN 55305
If you are here, you may be an individual with complex trauma, or someone who is struggling with post traumatic stress. These symptoms can include depression, anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, looping self critical thoughts, a deep feeling of abandonment, and challenges within relationships with loved ones. Whether you are an individual looking to work on your own healing, or the parent of a child or teen who is struggling, I may be a good fit for you.
If you are here, you may be an individual with complex trauma, or someone who is struggling with post traumatic stress. These symptoms can include depression, anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, looping self critical thoughts, a deep feeling of abandonment, and challenges within relationships with loved ones. Whether you are an individual looking to work on your own healing, or the parent of a child or teen who is struggling, I may be a good fit for you.
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Ives Wittman
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Growing up can be a hard won struggle. Learning to run your own life requires commitment and discipline. Create authentic relationships and satisfying work, expand a sense of inner guidance, and sharpen your purpose. I work with both men and women, however, my work with men has been especially gratifying. My experiences have shown they are capable, driven, compassionate and focused. They care deeply about their relationships and work and desire self-improvement and expertise in their lives.
Growing up can be a hard won struggle. Learning to run your own life requires commitment and discipline. Create authentic relationships and satisfying work, expand a sense of inner guidance, and sharpen your purpose. I work with both men and women, however, my work with men has been especially gratifying. My experiences have shown they are capable, driven, compassionate and focused. They care deeply about their relationships and work and desire self-improvement and expertise in their lives.
(612) 712-3927 View (612) 712-3927
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Carlyn Becker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPS, LADC, LPCC, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Pregnant and new moms often struggle with balancing their sense of identity while adjusting to the physical, emotional, and mental changes that come with motherhood. Many experience anxiety, depression, guilt, or isolation as they try to meet the endless demands placed on them. These chapters can be both beautiful and overwhelming. As a Certified Perinatal Mental Health specialist, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to process it all. Whether you're navigating big emotions, changes in identity, or just trying to hold it all together, you deserve support that truly sees you.
Pregnant and new moms often struggle with balancing their sense of identity while adjusting to the physical, emotional, and mental changes that come with motherhood. Many experience anxiety, depression, guilt, or isolation as they try to meet the endless demands placed on them. These chapters can be both beautiful and overwhelming. As a Certified Perinatal Mental Health specialist, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to process it all. Whether you're navigating big emotions, changes in identity, or just trying to hold it all together, you deserve support that truly sees you.
(218) 206-9397 View (218) 206-9397
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Amelie Morgan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CST
Online Only
I am a AASECT-certified sex therapist who specializes in helping people reclaim their mojo, and have years of experience helping clients feel better in their bodies and attain a deeper understanding of themselves and the human psyche. While certain life goals such as having a committed relationship and fulfilling sex life can be facilitators for happiness, true contentment lies within. I specialize in helping people rediscover their own juju. Through creative and analytical thought, we will explore self-inquiry and mind/body practices to help you rediscover your purpose and passion.
I am a AASECT-certified sex therapist who specializes in helping people reclaim their mojo, and have years of experience helping clients feel better in their bodies and attain a deeper understanding of themselves and the human psyche. While certain life goals such as having a committed relationship and fulfilling sex life can be facilitators for happiness, true contentment lies within. I specialize in helping people rediscover their own juju. Through creative and analytical thought, we will explore self-inquiry and mind/body practices to help you rediscover your purpose and passion.
(763) 325-8646 View (763) 325-8646
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Kate Mouw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Owatonna, MN 55060
Seeking therapy can be an overwhelming and daunting experience. I am here to provide a safe place for you to feel comfortable when working through life’s struggles without feeling judged.
Seeking therapy can be an overwhelming and daunting experience. I am here to provide a safe place for you to feel comfortable when working through life’s struggles without feeling judged.
(507) 697-3145 View (507) 697-3145
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Melissa Stricklin
Verified Verified
Online Only
Society has always told you to “be yourself…but not like that.” After years of wondering why things feel harder for you, you discovered that you are autistic. This realization should bring relief. Instead, it’s overwhelming. What does this mean for your relationships, your sense of self, and your future? Masking has been your survival tool, but it’s exhausting. The more you try to fit into the world’s expectations, the more drained and disconnected you feel. You want to live as your authentic self, but where do you even begin?
Society has always told you to “be yourself…but not like that.” After years of wondering why things feel harder for you, you discovered that you are autistic. This realization should bring relief. Instead, it’s overwhelming. What does this mean for your relationships, your sense of self, and your future? Masking has been your survival tool, but it’s exhausting. The more you try to fit into the world’s expectations, the more drained and disconnected you feel. You want to live as your authentic self, but where do you even begin?
(612) 268-6193 View (612) 268-6193

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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.