Sexual Abuse Therapists in Plymouth Meeting, PA
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Kate Deatrich
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am an experienced psychologist who helps adolescents and adults overcome a variety of mental health and life challenges. I specialize in adolescent and adult survivors of abuse and trauma. This includes childhood abuse,
sexual abuse
/
assault
, complex PTSD, and medical trauma. Another specialty of mine is chronic pain and illness, including syndromes that are difficult to diagnose and treat. I also particularly enjoy working with folks in the LGBTQ+ community. Lastly, I provide psychological assessment for ADHD in adults, as well as IQ and personality/diagnostic testing.

Shoshana Wortman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The children, families and adults I work with often have issues of depression or anxiety, trauma (including sexual
assault
and abuse), or the challenges of family transitions.
Empathic guidance towards growth and change. I am a compassionate and skilled psychologist specializing in child and family therapy, trauma recovery and infertility, voted one of Best Child Therapists by Mainline Parent Magazine in 2016. Together we will address your struggles as an individual or as a parent, building on your strengths, improving your understanding, and discovering better ways to cope. I am able to connect with you and/or your child through talking, as well as using play or art therapy strategies. Together, we peel back the layers of thoughts and feelings, and identify ways to explore, cope, communicate, and heal.
Not accepting new clients

Liz Peart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Do you ever wonder, "Why do I remember an event from long ago so vividly and still get upset?" Or "Why do I behave that way? That's not like me". Our behaviors, thoughts, feelings, and emotions are not random and meaningless, but hold important information that guides us through life. We all have experienced events that we would rather not think about again, but unfortunately, those are often the memories, body sensations, and emotions that inform who we love, how we parent, or even where we work.
Office is near:
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 Not accepting new clients

Salina D'Onofrio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Feeling stuck with your kiddo or teen? Feeling like they may need someone to talk to, but worried they may not open up? As an art therapist and licensed professional counselor, I may be able to help. As a board certified art therapist, I provide each client with the ability to express their thoughts, feelings, fears, and obstacles through the creative process. My clients' comfort and safety is my priority, and I strive to provide a consistent and nonjudgmental space in which clients of all ages can realize their full potential.

Amber Lynn Connell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you are feeling stuck, unhappy,or unhealthy, I am here to help. I work with people struggling with Anxiety, Depression, trauma, abuse, grief, behavioral issues, low self-esteem, body image, relational issues, blended families, co-parenting, gender identity, sexuality, and sexual dysfunction. I utilize a body positive and sex positive lens and affirmative counseling practices with all clients, especially LGBTQIA+ individuals. I am passionate about the intersection of mental and physical health and enjoy working with athletes and non-athletes alike to enhance performance, maintain motivation, and enjoy living a healthy lifestyle.

Susan D. Draper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Everyone has a lens through which we view the world created by our unique experiences, struggles, triumphs, and diverse cultural languages, but so often we feel as if we lack the voice to express our true selves and needs to others. We struggle to find the courage to live authentically in a world that often doesn’t understand or validate our humanity, empathy, and sense of self. As we find self-empowerment, we can come together to empower our families, communities, and ultimately our world as a united whole to meet the challenges we face as human beings. Therapy can help overcome past trauma to help us live fully in the present.

Robert J Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Having extensive experience, I use empirically supported therapies, and have treated a wide range of ages as well as the most serious disorders. It is my belief that salient therapy treats a client in 3 different directions: top-down (spiritual dimension), inside out (healing of memories), and outside-in (Cognitive-Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). After a thorough assessment, I would identify with my client, determine problems on which to work, set appropriate goals, and determine the correct therapeutic intervention(s) to be used. Meeting those goals would be a therapeutic benchmark throughout the therapy.

Jennifer Weeks
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CAADC, CSAT
Verified
Verified
The decision to seek treatment is often very difficult. I work to make the therapeutic environment comfortable, offering a non-judgmental arena to work on issues of addiction, sexual addiction and trauma. I work to meet the client where they are in the moment and help guide them on the journey to recovery, well-being and peace of mind

Charlotte Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It is exhausting to feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or like you’re walking on eggshells with people you love. It is miserable to feel like you’re just faking it every day, not liking yourself, or not knowing how to manage your depression, anxiety, or trauma. I provide my clients with the care, guidance, and support they need to make positive change and feel better. My approach is non-judgmental and grounded in respect. I work collaboratively with each client to understand their unique situation, struggles, and goals; working to develop the tools needed to improve relationships - including their relationship with themself.

Jeanae M. Hopgood
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MEd, PMH-C
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Are you having difficulty in your interpersonal relationships? Struggling to communicate concerns about identity, sexual orientation, gender identity or any intersection of these areas? Are you & your partner(s) in need of support around improved communication? Are you having fertility challenges & need help sorting through options & feelings? Have you experienced perinatal loss? If you are challenged by life's transitions and are looking for help processing & planning, contact me. I am a couple & family therapist specializing in sexuality, relational patterns, perinatal mental health, and grief & loss .

Stephanie G. Fine
Psychologist, MEd, PsyD, BCB
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based psychotherapies, Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, Clinical Hypnosis, Anxiety and Trauma Disorders and Somatic and Experiential therapies. Please visit my website at http://www.DrStephanieGFine.com for more information about how I can help you on your path to wellness. Thank you.
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Elizabeth Ferris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
My background is working with adolescents and young adults with dual diagnosis mental health and substance use disorders, family conflict and support through life transitions.
Not accepting new clients

Stephanie A. Heck
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
In life, it's easy to stay on autopilot. While there are times when being on autopilot works for us, there are other times when it doesn't. Through years of studying and practicing psychotherapy, I have become highly skilled at helping my patients to stop living on autopilot, and, instead, to start making CHOICES. Psychotherapy is a process of getting incrementally more honest with yourself. As therapy unfolds and you begin to know yourself more deeply, you can start to examine whether you are living the life you want, and if not, how you want it to change.

Alisha Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSS, RYT
Verified
Verified
Trying to find the right therapist is challenging. I compare it to finding comfortable jeans or shoes. Its hard to find the right "fit." When life is frustrating and overwhelming, reaching out for help and not finding a person that is understanding and empathic, can feel discouraging. Making changes to your life when you're feeling anxious, alone and depression is also difficult. My clients come to my offices with varying issues including depression, anxiety, marital, work, school, LGBTQ+ and interpersonal concerns. Each client is separate and unique and their therapy is tailored to their personal needs.

Shawn Blue
Psychologist, PsyD, DCEP, CCTP
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical psychologist and I provide individual, couples and group therapy to young adults and adults. I also received my credentialing as a Diplomate in Comprehensive Energy Psychology (DCEP) in 2017 and I have been training and working in the area of Energy Psychology since 2012.

Nadine Rosechild Sullivan
Counselor, PhD, CHT, Rev
Verified
Verified
Would you like to understand yourself, or your relationships, better? Do you have a need for clear direction? insight on your journey? Would you like to change your life? attract the people, knowledge and things you need? accomplish your dreams? experience greater happiness? get rid of annoying habits and fears? live with less stress? Let me help you bloom to your full potential. I do not label or use a "medical model." As an interfaith minister, I provide holistic spiritual counseling, and/or hypnotherapy or intuitive guidance, that is respectful of your spiritual (or non-spiritual) perspective.
Waitlist for new clients

Patricia J Duffy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Psychotherapy can be a powerful and transformative experience. I believe that psychological healing occurs within the relationship between patient and therapist. Together we will seek to explore and understand your life experiences, thoughts, and emotions, with the goal of helping you experience your world in a new way.

Jodi L Desimone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, BSL, NCC, CSC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
After a client finishes working with me they feel more in touch with who they are as individuals, are more able to embrace empowered thinking and resilience in all aspects of their lives, and are more willing to practice daily strategies in mindfulness focused on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with an emphasis on radical acceptance. I also utilize motivational interviewing which is a client centered approach focused on positive behavior change.

Kara Bailey Mifflin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience and interest in working with individuals looking to recover from the effects of growing up in alcoholic or other dysfunctional households. Adversity and traumatic experiences are common. Strategies to reduce the impacts can include numbing, detaching, becoming depressed/hopeless, compulsiveness (i.e. acting without thinking), over-functioning, over-responsibility, avoidance, isolation, perfectionism, procrastination, hypervigilance and many others. All of which are protective and helpful when needed but often lead to inner conflict and unintended blowback including feelings of shame and worthlessness.

Taylor Dillon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CAADC
Verified
Verified
As a therapist, my goal is to help you grow and thrive within your environment. I create a safe and supportive atmosphere where you will have the opportunity to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, develop a realistic plan, learn healthy coping strategies, and increase your self-esteem. This exploration will leave you feeling empowered, hopeful, balanced and grounded, ready to meet life challenges and create lasting, meaningful 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.