Sexual Abuse Therapists in Pleasantville, NY
Your goals are at the forefront of our work, tailoring sessions to meet your needs including sexual abuse, childhood trauma or recent events.
Welcome! I'm trauma therapist for teens, adults, and couples in Westchester. I hope to be your partner in finding and healing the root cause of your suffering. If you break a bone or get sick, you seek medical treatment. The same care and attention should be given to your mental health. I believe that great therapy is not just about addressing your mental health — it's about nurturing the whole self- mind, body, and spirit. Our lives are shaped by our experiences, emotions, and somatic responses to everyday life. As your therapist, I will guide you with authenticity and warmth, helping you navigate your unique therapeutic journey.
Your goals are at the forefront of our work, tailoring sessions to meet your needs including sexual abuse, childhood trauma or recent events.
Welcome! I'm trauma therapist for teens, adults, and couples in Westchester. I hope to be your partner in finding and healing the root cause of your suffering. If you break a bone or get sick, you seek medical treatment. The same care and attention should be given to your mental health. I believe that great therapy is not just about addressing your mental health — it's about nurturing the whole self- mind, body, and spirit. Our lives are shaped by our experiences, emotions, and somatic responses to everyday life. As your therapist, I will guide you with authenticity and warmth, helping you navigate your unique therapeutic journey.
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I have extensive experience treating complex trauma and PTSD. I understand how trauma overwhelms our nervous system, interrupting our ability to process and integrate memories in a healthy, adaptive way. My tenure as a therapist has taught me that responses to present day stressors are often correlated to adverse experiences of the past. My practice is committed to partnering with individuals as they navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives by bearing witness to their suffering and serving as a guide to facilitate healing.
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I have extensive experience treating complex trauma and PTSD. I understand how trauma overwhelms our nervous system, interrupting our ability to process and integrate memories in a healthy, adaptive way. My tenure as a therapist has taught me that responses to present day stressors are often correlated to adverse experiences of the past. My practice is committed to partnering with individuals as they navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives by bearing witness to their suffering and serving as a guide to facilitate healing.
My postgraduate training includes psychoanalytic psychotherapy, group therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, family systems, divorce mediation, collaborative divorce, parenting coordination, sexual assault counseling, and Gottman Couples treatment.
People who come to me for therapy find a pragmatic clinician who responds actively and efficiently to urgent problems and symptoms, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and bereavement. I quickly identify and address how present day stressors are affecting my patients' lives at work and at home and with the people that they care about. My admiration for people’s strength and resilience guides my work. I believe a good therapist should be a loyal ally, an advocate for a person’s best self, and a compassionate believer in human dignity and capacity for change. My style is warm. My personality is direct.
My postgraduate training includes psychoanalytic psychotherapy, group therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, family systems, divorce mediation, collaborative divorce, parenting coordination, sexual assault counseling, and Gottman Couples treatment.
People who come to me for therapy find a pragmatic clinician who responds actively and efficiently to urgent problems and symptoms, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and bereavement. I quickly identify and address how present day stressors are affecting my patients' lives at work and at home and with the people that they care about. My admiration for people’s strength and resilience guides my work. I believe a good therapist should be a loyal ally, an advocate for a person’s best self, and a compassionate believer in human dignity and capacity for change. My style is warm. My personality is direct.
I have over thirty years of experience in clinical Social Work and am proud of the many successes that I have helped my clients to accomplish. I believe treatment should be guided with consideration of the unique life experiences of the individual and tailored to their specific circumstances. The therapeutic environment should be a safe, non-judgmental place where clients can explore their experiences and emotions to gain the insight and self-awareness necessary to understand and triumph over the obstacles preventing them from reaching their goals and potential.
I have over thirty years of experience in clinical Social Work and am proud of the many successes that I have helped my clients to accomplish. I believe treatment should be guided with consideration of the unique life experiences of the individual and tailored to their specific circumstances. The therapeutic environment should be a safe, non-judgmental place where clients can explore their experiences and emotions to gain the insight and self-awareness necessary to understand and triumph over the obstacles preventing them from reaching their goals and potential.
I am a New York State licensed psychologist who specializes in anxiety, depression & mood disorders, stress management, and relationship issues. Since 2000, my private practice in Pleasantville has been dedicated to helping individuals, families and couples lead fulfilling lives with satisfying relationships. I have a Master's degree in School Psychology and a Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) from Yeshiva University. I work with children, adolescents and adults. Although I do not accept any insurance plan directly, I do send out monthly insurance-friendly receipts that can be submitted to your insurance company.
I am a New York State licensed psychologist who specializes in anxiety, depression & mood disorders, stress management, and relationship issues. Since 2000, my private practice in Pleasantville has been dedicated to helping individuals, families and couples lead fulfilling lives with satisfying relationships. I have a Master's degree in School Psychology and a Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) from Yeshiva University. I work with children, adolescents and adults. Although I do not accept any insurance plan directly, I do send out monthly insurance-friendly receipts that can be submitted to your insurance company.
Tina Marie LeBrun, LMFT, Gestalt, Reiki Master
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, Gestalt, Reiki, RMT
Online Only
Consider a holistic approach to healing yourself and your relationships. The relationships we have with ourselves and with others impact every moment of our lives. As a Gestalt therapist and a licensed marriage and family therapist, I facilitate healing the internal connection to Self and in treating struggling couples and families; individuals breaking patterns of past and present trauma; and individuals grappling with personal/work relationships. Separate from the conventional therapy, I offer Reiki sessions and certifications and am a 9th generation Reiki Master Teacher. I work to empower you to make the life changes you desire.
Consider a holistic approach to healing yourself and your relationships. The relationships we have with ourselves and with others impact every moment of our lives. As a Gestalt therapist and a licensed marriage and family therapist, I facilitate healing the internal connection to Self and in treating struggling couples and families; individuals breaking patterns of past and present trauma; and individuals grappling with personal/work relationships. Separate from the conventional therapy, I offer Reiki sessions and certifications and am a 9th generation Reiki Master Teacher. I work to empower you to make the life changes you desire.
My approach to therapy is psychoanalytically informed, borrowing tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches. I take time to get to know the person in their present day-to-day life, as well looking carefully at past history, patterns of thought and behavior, and relationship dynamics. My goal is for my clients to develop a deepened relationship to themselves. This work involves us partnering to find language and create structures that facilitate change.
My approach to therapy is psychoanalytically informed, borrowing tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches. I take time to get to know the person in their present day-to-day life, as well looking carefully at past history, patterns of thought and behavior, and relationship dynamics. My goal is for my clients to develop a deepened relationship to themselves. This work involves us partnering to find language and create structures that facilitate change.
Choosing the right therapist can make all the difference. You may be someone who understands that a behavioral issue is getting in the way of successful relationships at work or at home, but can't figure out how to change it. You may be someone who is going through a life transition such as the birth of a new baby, career change, retirement, or loss of a partner. You may feel anxious, down, or have a general inability to feel happy. You may be someone who is seeking neuroaffirming care from a therapist who is sensitive, or you may feel burnout from masking or trying to conform to a world that doesn’t “get” you.
Choosing the right therapist can make all the difference. You may be someone who understands that a behavioral issue is getting in the way of successful relationships at work or at home, but can't figure out how to change it. You may be someone who is going through a life transition such as the birth of a new baby, career change, retirement, or loss of a partner. You may feel anxious, down, or have a general inability to feel happy. You may be someone who is seeking neuroaffirming care from a therapist who is sensitive, or you may feel burnout from masking or trying to conform to a world that doesn’t “get” you.
Is your relationship with yourself or important people around you diminished by problematic thoughts, feelings or behaviors? Are you having difficulty reaching goals in work, school, family or other significant areas of your life? With over 20 years of clinical experience helping adults overcome such issues, I bring a thoughtful, sensitive, accepting and thorough approach to the work. I have been effective working with a wide range of ages and backgrounds on issues such as depression, anger, anxiety, relationships, transitions, stress, impulsivity and many others.
Is your relationship with yourself or important people around you diminished by problematic thoughts, feelings or behaviors? Are you having difficulty reaching goals in work, school, family or other significant areas of your life? With over 20 years of clinical experience helping adults overcome such issues, I bring a thoughtful, sensitive, accepting and thorough approach to the work. I have been effective working with a wide range of ages and backgrounds on issues such as depression, anger, anxiety, relationships, transitions, stress, impulsivity and many others.
Are you exhausted by having the same struggles with your child or spouse day after day with no relief in sight? We often repeat similar patterns from our family of origin or conversely do the opposite. Either way we are stuck in a preordained negative cycle that we can not navigate alone. I have twenty five years of experience and training helping families change their communication patterns n a short term systemic model. These behaviors can actually perpetuate the very problems you are trying to solve!
Are you exhausted by having the same struggles with your child or spouse day after day with no relief in sight? We often repeat similar patterns from our family of origin or conversely do the opposite. Either way we are stuck in a preordained negative cycle that we can not navigate alone. I have twenty five years of experience and training helping families change their communication patterns n a short term systemic model. These behaviors can actually perpetuate the very problems you are trying to solve!
I am a clinical psychologist practicing in Pleasantville NY and offering evening and weekend office hours. I work together with my clients as partners in understanding what is troublesome for them and how to improve the quality of their life. My clients are primarily adults who seek a short consultation to talk something over or ongoing psychotherapy that aims at the resolution of more complex problems. I have significant experience in helping people go through crises, deal with past painful life events, gain control over and overcome distressing symptoms, as well as problem solve and plan for their future.
I am a clinical psychologist practicing in Pleasantville NY and offering evening and weekend office hours. I work together with my clients as partners in understanding what is troublesome for them and how to improve the quality of their life. My clients are primarily adults who seek a short consultation to talk something over or ongoing psychotherapy that aims at the resolution of more complex problems. I have significant experience in helping people go through crises, deal with past painful life events, gain control over and overcome distressing symptoms, as well as problem solve and plan for their future.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or constantly on edge, you’re not alone. I’m an EMDR certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York and Connecticut and I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, OCD, trauma, and the emotional impact of life transitions. Many of the people I work with feel exhausted from overthinking, self-doubt, intrusive thoughts, or living in a constant state of hypervigilance, often wondering why they can’t just “feel better.” If you’re struggling with childhood trauma, infertility, postpartum anxiety or OCD that feels consuming or confusing, you don’t have to face it alone.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or constantly on edge, you’re not alone. I’m an EMDR certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York and Connecticut and I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, OCD, trauma, and the emotional impact of life transitions. Many of the people I work with feel exhausted from overthinking, self-doubt, intrusive thoughts, or living in a constant state of hypervigilance, often wondering why they can’t just “feel better.” If you’re struggling with childhood trauma, infertility, postpartum anxiety or OCD that feels consuming or confusing, you don’t have to face it alone.
I offer a non-judgmental, holistic, supportive approach to therapy with a focus on positive self-improvement, transformation & wellness. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy even when there is not an immediate challenge or crisis. Goals in therapy are achieved collaboratively. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, loss/bereavement, mood/personality/eating disorders, substance abuse, ADHD & changing destructive patterns. I work with individuals (children/adolescents/adults), families, couples, and groups. I offer animal-assisted interventions that include therapy dogs, horses, miniature horses and donkeys.
I offer a non-judgmental, holistic, supportive approach to therapy with a focus on positive self-improvement, transformation & wellness. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy even when there is not an immediate challenge or crisis. Goals in therapy are achieved collaboratively. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, loss/bereavement, mood/personality/eating disorders, substance abuse, ADHD & changing destructive patterns. I work with individuals (children/adolescents/adults), families, couples, and groups. I offer animal-assisted interventions that include therapy dogs, horses, miniature horses and donkeys.
Living between cultures can be both enriching and challenging. As someone who has moved between China and the U.S., I understand the unique pressures of balancing Asian identity with life in a Western society. Whether you're an international student adjusting to a new country, an immigrant finding your way, or simply someone grappling with life transitions, I'm here to help. I offer sessions in both Mandarin and English to support you in the language that feels most comfortable.
Living between cultures can be both enriching and challenging. As someone who has moved between China and the U.S., I understand the unique pressures of balancing Asian identity with life in a Western society. Whether you're an international student adjusting to a new country, an immigrant finding your way, or simply someone grappling with life transitions, I'm here to help. I offer sessions in both Mandarin and English to support you in the language that feels most comfortable.
Therapy is a wonderful opportunity to gain a deeper sense of fulfillment in your life. By exploring and understanding your feelings, thoughts and behaviors you will begin to develop more self-awareness and self-acceptance. It is quite rewarding to better understand the many complicated and self-sabotaging part of yourself and gain more control over those behaviors. Developing insight allows you to have a greater understanding of who you are and the life choices you have made. Insight and self-awareness give you more freedom to make healthier choices and change unsatisfied areas of your life.
Therapy is a wonderful opportunity to gain a deeper sense of fulfillment in your life. By exploring and understanding your feelings, thoughts and behaviors you will begin to develop more self-awareness and self-acceptance. It is quite rewarding to better understand the many complicated and self-sabotaging part of yourself and gain more control over those behaviors. Developing insight allows you to have a greater understanding of who you are and the life choices you have made. Insight and self-awareness give you more freedom to make healthier choices and change unsatisfied areas of your life.
Individuals come for therapy because they’ve stopped wanting anything and can barely drag themselves out of bed; They might be worked up about something and can't concentrate or sleep at night; They don't know what they want or don't want to want what they want. They cling to relationships that go badly. They place obstacles in their own way. Parents worry about their children. Couples struggle with all of these things.
Individuals come for therapy because they’ve stopped wanting anything and can barely drag themselves out of bed; They might be worked up about something and can't concentrate or sleep at night; They don't know what they want or don't want to want what they want. They cling to relationships that go badly. They place obstacles in their own way. Parents worry about their children. Couples struggle with all of these things.
Have you been feeling stressed out or anxious lately? Perhaps you are feeling depressed or having trouble with relationships. Maybe you just want to feel more fulfilled in life. You might be worried about your adolescent. Maybe you've been told by your child's school that his/her behavior is out of control or that he/she seems depressed. Perhaps they are being bullied, cutting themselves or suffering from low self-esteem. My name is Alison Varianides and I am the Founder of Westchester Psychotherapy- a Private Group Practice specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents and adults.
Have you been feeling stressed out or anxious lately? Perhaps you are feeling depressed or having trouble with relationships. Maybe you just want to feel more fulfilled in life. You might be worried about your adolescent. Maybe you've been told by your child's school that his/her behavior is out of control or that he/she seems depressed. Perhaps they are being bullied, cutting themselves or suffering from low self-esteem. My name is Alison Varianides and I am the Founder of Westchester Psychotherapy- a Private Group Practice specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents and adults.
Are you feeling stuck or uninspired? Many people I work with do - between knowing what they “should” or want to do - and being unable to take the action to do it! If you’re here, you probably want something different—less pain, less anxiety, and less struggle, toward a deeper sense of who you are and what you need . Our work together supports emotional healing, and trauma recovery, and changes patterns so that clarity, confidence, boundaries and self-esteem emerge naturally. It's often intriguing and invigorating.
Are you feeling stuck or uninspired? Many people I work with do - between knowing what they “should” or want to do - and being unable to take the action to do it! If you’re here, you probably want something different—less pain, less anxiety, and less struggle, toward a deeper sense of who you are and what you need . Our work together supports emotional healing, and trauma recovery, and changes patterns so that clarity, confidence, boundaries and self-esteem emerge naturally. It's often intriguing and invigorating.
Many of us enter therapy feeling lost. Starting this journey-lost in the forest of feelings, pain, or trauma-can be so daunting. But this is likely one of the bravest things you'll ever do. And you shouldn't have to wander this forest alone. As your therapist, I'll walk beside you each step of the way, as your equal, your guide, and your support through the journey to healing.
Many of us enter therapy feeling lost. Starting this journey-lost in the forest of feelings, pain, or trauma-can be so daunting. But this is likely one of the bravest things you'll ever do. And you shouldn't have to wander this forest alone. As your therapist, I'll walk beside you each step of the way, as your equal, your guide, and your support through the journey to healing.
Do you have dreams for your life? Or have you lost track of them? Don't let anxiety, depression, or family problems stop you. Use the private space of psychotherapy to give yourself a new beginning. Find your way from old problems to new possibilities. Do you have a child who worries you? Come in for parenting help. Or, bring your child in for play therapy, so he or she can deal with challenges in a way that is natural to children. GIve a chance to natural routes to growth and change!
Do you have dreams for your life? Or have you lost track of them? Don't let anxiety, depression, or family problems stop you. Use the private space of psychotherapy to give yourself a new beginning. Find your way from old problems to new possibilities. Do you have a child who worries you? Come in for parenting help. Or, bring your child in for play therapy, so he or she can deal with challenges in a way that is natural to children. GIve a chance to natural routes to growth and change!
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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.