Sexual Abuse Therapists in Springfield, OR
While I work with all kinds of concerns, I specialize in helping individuals and their partners, who are having difficulty with intimacy due to a history of sexual abuse.
I provide a holistic, strengths based, and non-pathologizing approach to wellness. I am a compassionate listener and active participant in helping people realize self-compassion and acceptance so they can heal past wounds and make changes in their lives that allow them to fully realize who they are at their core. Through use of sensorimotor/somatic therapy, EMDR and IFS (you can read more about these on my website), I help people learn to listen to their bodies and their internal wisdom so they can make choices that are in line with their values and hold themselves with more confidence and ease.
While I work with all kinds of concerns, I specialize in helping individuals and their partners, who are having difficulty with intimacy due to a history of sexual abuse.
I provide a holistic, strengths based, and non-pathologizing approach to wellness. I am a compassionate listener and active participant in helping people realize self-compassion and acceptance so they can heal past wounds and make changes in their lives that allow them to fully realize who they are at their core. Through use of sensorimotor/somatic therapy, EMDR and IFS (you can read more about these on my website), I help people learn to listen to their bodies and their internal wisdom so they can make choices that are in line with their values and hold themselves with more confidence and ease.
I have been honored to work with individuals and couples who have improved their communication, boundary setting, and coping skills through practice, dedication, and the power of a restorative and healing therapeutic relationship. I have often been amazed and inspired by the clients I have seen who uncover their potential, and overcome obstacles that they once thought were insurmountable. We both influence and are influenced by our environments and relationships. The same way we are molded by these experiences, we can also create self change through support, tools, and the power of intention.
I have been honored to work with individuals and couples who have improved their communication, boundary setting, and coping skills through practice, dedication, and the power of a restorative and healing therapeutic relationship. I have often been amazed and inspired by the clients I have seen who uncover their potential, and overcome obstacles that they once thought were insurmountable. We both influence and are influenced by our environments and relationships. The same way we are molded by these experiences, we can also create self change through support, tools, and the power of intention.
As a therapist, I spend time understanding the client’s goals and intended outcomes in therapy. The foundations of therapy should replicate the foundation of any healthy relationship, built on transparency, openness, and direct feedback so that when success is found in therapy, it can be translated more easily to the real-life situations that the clients encounter. My clinical experiences has focused primarily on children and teens. I conducted trauma-informed therapy in a residential setting conducting individual, group, and family therapy for my clients. I was also an established individual therapist on a college baseball team.
As a therapist, I spend time understanding the client’s goals and intended outcomes in therapy. The foundations of therapy should replicate the foundation of any healthy relationship, built on transparency, openness, and direct feedback so that when success is found in therapy, it can be translated more easily to the real-life situations that the clients encounter. My clinical experiences has focused primarily on children and teens. I conducted trauma-informed therapy in a residential setting conducting individual, group, and family therapy for my clients. I was also an established individual therapist on a college baseball team.
I believe that choosing to engage in therapy is one of the bravest acts that one can do for themselves. It requires a person to acknowledge and confront potentially painful experiences and negative core beliefs that can have become foundational. Therapy can help to establish a healthier foundation. I strive to develop a therapeutic relationship by cultivating collaboration, encouraging vulnerability, challenging avoidance, and acknowledging how difficult all of this can be to navigate. I view myself, and the therapy space, as a container in which to foster change and I approach every client with empathy, curiosity and compassion.
I believe that choosing to engage in therapy is one of the bravest acts that one can do for themselves. It requires a person to acknowledge and confront potentially painful experiences and negative core beliefs that can have become foundational. Therapy can help to establish a healthier foundation. I strive to develop a therapeutic relationship by cultivating collaboration, encouraging vulnerability, challenging avoidance, and acknowledging how difficult all of this can be to navigate. I view myself, and the therapy space, as a container in which to foster change and I approach every client with empathy, curiosity and compassion.
Brian Longworth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, PhD, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I believe therapy is about a therapist and clients collaborating together to address mental health issues and or deal with life problems. I believe the client (You) is the expert about themselves concerning strengths, weaknesses, and issues of concern. I believe it is my purpose as a therapist to build a therapeutic relationship which supports the development of your insights, and life skills; including the identification of strengths, and support systems that may aid in the reduction of negative symptoms and improve quality. I do tele-health and I am hoping to be in person by summer 2025 and joined by Mason my therapy dog.
I believe therapy is about a therapist and clients collaborating together to address mental health issues and or deal with life problems. I believe the client (You) is the expert about themselves concerning strengths, weaknesses, and issues of concern. I believe it is my purpose as a therapist to build a therapeutic relationship which supports the development of your insights, and life skills; including the identification of strengths, and support systems that may aid in the reduction of negative symptoms and improve quality. I do tele-health and I am hoping to be in person by summer 2025 and joined by Mason my therapy dog.
Kristen Doecke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Currently Offering Telehealth Only in Oregon and Missouri. Finding an opportunity to heal takes courage and is often a decision made in isolation. I believe everyone deserves access to healing spaces so that we can live a more connected, authentic and resilient life. The wounds we carry often keep us from feeling a sense of meaning, purpose and community. Finding a safe space to heal in the world we live in can feel impossible. My work focuses on creating this space together. It's my goal to help you better understand the systems that stand in the way of your healing and that prevent you from accessing the support you really need.
Currently Offering Telehealth Only in Oregon and Missouri. Finding an opportunity to heal takes courage and is often a decision made in isolation. I believe everyone deserves access to healing spaces so that we can live a more connected, authentic and resilient life. The wounds we carry often keep us from feeling a sense of meaning, purpose and community. Finding a safe space to heal in the world we live in can feel impossible. My work focuses on creating this space together. It's my goal to help you better understand the systems that stand in the way of your healing and that prevent you from accessing the support you really need.
Selah Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Springfield, OR 97477
Are you or a loved seeking mental health support & healing and in need of an advocate to reach your goals for personal growth? Selah Counseling & Wellness provides child, teen, adult and couples/family therapy as well as acupuncture to create a space for holistic healing.
Our clinicians are experienced in treating a wide variety of mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, life transitions, relational conflict, ADHD, boundaries/assertiveness, etc. We are an outpatient level of care with no crisis services, we refer out active suicidal intent, psychosis and substance abuse as the primary concerns.
Are you or a loved seeking mental health support & healing and in need of an advocate to reach your goals for personal growth? Selah Counseling & Wellness provides child, teen, adult and couples/family therapy as well as acupuncture to create a space for holistic healing.
Our clinicians are experienced in treating a wide variety of mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, life transitions, relational conflict, ADHD, boundaries/assertiveness, etc. We are an outpatient level of care with no crisis services, we refer out active suicidal intent, psychosis and substance abuse as the primary concerns.
Sonja Towner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Springfield, OR 97477
Does life have you feeling down? Or perhaps unexpected emotions, anxiety, dreams, and triggers suddenly occur? It’s been difficult just to put one foot in front of the other due to these experiences, let alone feed your family, walk the dog, work, or run errands. It’s one thing when these things happen in the privacy of your own home, but now they’re disrupting you when you’re in public, too. Even more disturbing and frustrating are the nightmares that accompany all these other problems, causing you to feel absolutely depleted. You wish there were someone who could understand what you’re going through and know how to help you.
Does life have you feeling down? Or perhaps unexpected emotions, anxiety, dreams, and triggers suddenly occur? It’s been difficult just to put one foot in front of the other due to these experiences, let alone feed your family, walk the dog, work, or run errands. It’s one thing when these things happen in the privacy of your own home, but now they’re disrupting you when you’re in public, too. Even more disturbing and frustrating are the nightmares that accompany all these other problems, causing you to feel absolutely depleted. You wish there were someone who could understand what you’re going through and know how to help you.
James Hare
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, QMHP, MAC, CADCIII
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I have had the privilege of working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and challenges including those working through issues related to self-esteem, depression, anxiety, various addictions, and relational or life transition issues. Many of the people that I have worked with share a common trait regardless of the reason they seek counseling: previous trauma(s).
I have had the privilege of working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and challenges including those working through issues related to self-esteem, depression, anxiety, various addictions, and relational or life transition issues. Many of the people that I have worked with share a common trait regardless of the reason they seek counseling: previous trauma(s).
Leah Chance
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Springfield, OR 97477
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about human beings and an avid advocate for mental health. I believe each person has a unique and important story that they bring to therapy and I strive to create space for each client to share, connect, and grow. There is great strength and vulnerability in seeking help and I consider it a privilege to assist others in their journey through therapy. When working with clients, I use an eclectic approach in practice in order to best fit the client's needs. I view counseling as a collaborative effort in helping clients to recognize strengths, identify needs, understand conflicts and discover new options.
I am passionate about human beings and an avid advocate for mental health. I believe each person has a unique and important story that they bring to therapy and I strive to create space for each client to share, connect, and grow. There is great strength and vulnerability in seeking help and I consider it a privilege to assist others in their journey through therapy. When working with clients, I use an eclectic approach in practice in order to best fit the client's needs. I view counseling as a collaborative effort in helping clients to recognize strengths, identify needs, understand conflicts and discover new options.
I believe goals are only valuable if you believe and are invested in them, and I will work with you to figure out what those are. While it may feel overwhelming or impossible, all I ask for is a willingness to be open to the possibility of change. If you are here, I believe you are. I am here to encourage, empower, and support you as we work together to identify your goals and take the next steps towards healing.
I believe goals are only valuable if you believe and are invested in them, and I will work with you to figure out what those are. While it may feel overwhelming or impossible, all I ask for is a willingness to be open to the possibility of change. If you are here, I believe you are. I am here to encourage, empower, and support you as we work together to identify your goals and take the next steps towards healing.
Meet Our Sexual Abuse Therapists
Sometimes life can become overwhelming or confusing due to current struggles or past issues that affect the present day. My passion is to help people find hope, healing, restoration, and strength as they walk through life and the difficulties they encounter. I do this by coming alongside clients with a collaborative approach to address their needs and concerns and accomplish their goals.
Sometimes life can become overwhelming or confusing due to current struggles or past issues that affect the present day. My passion is to help people find hope, healing, restoration, and strength as they walk through life and the difficulties they encounter. I do this by coming alongside clients with a collaborative approach to address their needs and concerns and accomplish their goals.
Oregon Directions is a team of counselors accepting new clients now in Washington, Clackamas, Multnomah, Linn, Benton, Lincoln, & Lane Counties in Oregon. We provide the client the safe space and caring opportunity to be professionally counseled and supported with on-going assistance to grow and excel. Each client is unique and deserves special, professional care. Clients are not just a number, but multi-faceted humans beings, who are entitled to the best mental health and wellness care available. We have the counselors who are passionate and have dedicated themselves to achieving the best possible results for each client.
Oregon Directions is a team of counselors accepting new clients now in Washington, Clackamas, Multnomah, Linn, Benton, Lincoln, & Lane Counties in Oregon. We provide the client the safe space and caring opportunity to be professionally counseled and supported with on-going assistance to grow and excel. Each client is unique and deserves special, professional care. Clients are not just a number, but multi-faceted humans beings, who are entitled to the best mental health and wellness care available. We have the counselors who are passionate and have dedicated themselves to achieving the best possible results for each client.
Stronger Oregon - Telehealth Throughout Oregon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Springfield, OR 97477
We are a team of 60 counselors who are accepting new patients and have a team of administrators coordinating services to get you seen quickly. --Life isn't easy or often how we hoped it to be-- We have all faced obstacles at some point in our lives and will continue to do so because of events often outside of our control. There are many circumstances that can overwhelm: Depression; Anxiety; Anger; Grief/Loss; Violence; Bullying; Trauma; Work; Family life; Divorce; Behavioral issues; Worry; School; this list is endless. Whether they are past, present or future, sometimes it is nice to have someone to support you.
We are a team of 60 counselors who are accepting new patients and have a team of administrators coordinating services to get you seen quickly. --Life isn't easy or often how we hoped it to be-- We have all faced obstacles at some point in our lives and will continue to do so because of events often outside of our control. There are many circumstances that can overwhelm: Depression; Anxiety; Anger; Grief/Loss; Violence; Bullying; Trauma; Work; Family life; Divorce; Behavioral issues; Worry; School; this list is endless. Whether they are past, present or future, sometimes it is nice to have someone to support you.
Jamie N Lloyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. My goal is to provide a judgment-free, safe space to listen to your concerns, where we can work together to create a plan for treatment that is just for you.
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. My goal is to provide a judgment-free, safe space to listen to your concerns, where we can work together to create a plan for treatment that is just for you.
Are you in a place where you need to talk about gender identity and/or trans issues? Or maybe you identify as trans, gender nonconforming, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or queer and need to talk about other issues but don't want to have to educate your therapist. I can help. As a therapist, I create an environment of safety, respect, and empowerment for you, and I appreciate the powerful influence of culture, community, and beliefs that make your experience unique. I believe you have the inner strength and resources you need. I am here to be your collaborator in healing and change.
Are you in a place where you need to talk about gender identity and/or trans issues? Or maybe you identify as trans, gender nonconforming, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or queer and need to talk about other issues but don't want to have to educate your therapist. I can help. As a therapist, I create an environment of safety, respect, and empowerment for you, and I appreciate the powerful influence of culture, community, and beliefs that make your experience unique. I believe you have the inner strength and resources you need. I am here to be your collaborator in healing and change.
P & P Therapeutic Counseling Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with faith-based and non-faith-based clients. Working with clients who are ready to make positive changes. As Christian faith-based Therapists. Deepen your connection to yourself and others. Gain relief from symptoms and enhance your physical and emotional well-being. Learn stress reduction techniques to improve your quality of life. Experience self-awareness, self-acceptance, and personal growth. Enhance your capacity to resolve rather than react to life's experiences. Learn new behaviors, find your inner strength, and achieve your goals. I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families.
I work with faith-based and non-faith-based clients. Working with clients who are ready to make positive changes. As Christian faith-based Therapists. Deepen your connection to yourself and others. Gain relief from symptoms and enhance your physical and emotional well-being. Learn stress reduction techniques to improve your quality of life. Experience self-awareness, self-acceptance, and personal growth. Enhance your capacity to resolve rather than react to life's experiences. Learn new behaviors, find your inner strength, and achieve your goals. I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families.
I use integrative approaches to address a variety of counseling needs. My therapy style is interpersonal, relational, emotion-focused and multiculturally-oriented. I work towards helping my clients identify what their goals and motivations are, and collaboratively develop specific strategies and interventions that can help them achieve their goals. I have extensive experience working with relational concerns, trauma/PTSD, self-esteem, and mood disorders.
I use integrative approaches to address a variety of counseling needs. My therapy style is interpersonal, relational, emotion-focused and multiculturally-oriented. I work towards helping my clients identify what their goals and motivations are, and collaboratively develop specific strategies and interventions that can help them achieve their goals. I have extensive experience working with relational concerns, trauma/PTSD, self-esteem, and mood disorders.
I am acutely aware of how many people are suffering deeply now – people who are strong, intelligent, and creative, and yet find themselves struggling within their lives and disbelieving in themselves. Many of our psychological and emotional problems have been worsened over time by systemic and political practices, policies and institutions which also affect us spiritually. Because these systems aren’t self-aware, they don’t change quickly, and since they are part of the cause of our problems, they can’t help us heal. I listen to understand how to heal.
I am acutely aware of how many people are suffering deeply now – people who are strong, intelligent, and creative, and yet find themselves struggling within their lives and disbelieving in themselves. Many of our psychological and emotional problems have been worsened over time by systemic and political practices, policies and institutions which also affect us spiritually. Because these systems aren’t self-aware, they don’t change quickly, and since they are part of the cause of our problems, they can’t help us heal. I listen to understand how to heal.
**We now take OHP through Pacificsource.** Alive Holistic Counseling is an integrative counseling clinic that uses client-centered, strengths-based therapies to help people achieve their personal goals and cultivate authenticity in their relationships. Our therapists are specially trained in holistic therapies such as EMDR, Neurofeedback, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Hakomi and Certified Body Talk that enable clients to go deeper into their healing journey. Our focus on evidence-based approaches that integrate the body with the busy mind allow for work to go beyond what keeps us trapped in old patterns of being.
**We now take OHP through Pacificsource.** Alive Holistic Counseling is an integrative counseling clinic that uses client-centered, strengths-based therapies to help people achieve their personal goals and cultivate authenticity in their relationships. Our therapists are specially trained in holistic therapies such as EMDR, Neurofeedback, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Hakomi and Certified Body Talk that enable clients to go deeper into their healing journey. Our focus on evidence-based approaches that integrate the body with the busy mind allow for work to go beyond what keeps us trapped in old patterns of being.
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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.