Sexual Abuse Therapists in 37130

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Alison Hill Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, BS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Now Accepting Clients for in person or over video. Pursue peace and contentment within yourself and your relationships. I counsel clients with a myriad of issues that often present as anxiety and depression. I have experience working with adults with childhood trauma, such as physical and sexual abuse. I've worked with those in addiction and recovery and their families. I have experience with individuals battling pornography and porn addiction and sex therapy with couples. I also offer premarital counseling, EMDR, DBT, and conflict resolution.
Now Accepting Clients for in person or over video. Pursue peace and contentment within yourself and your relationships. I counsel clients with a myriad of issues that often present as anxiety and depression. I have experience working with adults with childhood trauma, such as physical and sexual abuse. I've worked with those in addiction and recovery and their families. I have experience with individuals battling pornography and porn addiction and sex therapy with couples. I also offer premarital counseling, EMDR, DBT, and conflict resolution.
(615) 813-6395 View (615) 813-6395
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Christine Robertini
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP-S, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130  (Online Only)
Beginning counseling can be a difficult, sometimes scary step. I want to walk that journey with you. I believe in a therapeutic relationship that fosters trust and respect. I desire to help you find health and wholeness through finding balance in your mental, physical, and spiritual health. You will find a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere when you enter my office. I believe in meeting you where you are in your journey and helping you to find the path that leads you to your goals.
Beginning counseling can be a difficult, sometimes scary step. I want to walk that journey with you. I believe in a therapeutic relationship that fosters trust and respect. I desire to help you find health and wholeness through finding balance in your mental, physical, and spiritual health. You will find a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere when you enter my office. I believe in meeting you where you are in your journey and helping you to find the path that leads you to your goals.
(615) 933-4895 View (615) 933-4895
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Shelly Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
I enjoy working with people. At times we all think about a past mistake, a missed opportunity, or an undesirable choice. But if you are constantly looking back with a nagging and paralyzing sense of regret, you may not be able to see or enjoy what is good about your life today. If you are looking in the rearview mirror of life, you are not living in the present, and you may have given up on the future. If you have experienced trauma and feel stuck, whether it occurred recently or a long time ago, there is a way forward although you may not see the steps through which to change your life for the better.
I enjoy working with people. At times we all think about a past mistake, a missed opportunity, or an undesirable choice. But if you are constantly looking back with a nagging and paralyzing sense of regret, you may not be able to see or enjoy what is good about your life today. If you are looking in the rearview mirror of life, you are not living in the present, and you may have given up on the future. If you have experienced trauma and feel stuck, whether it occurred recently or a long time ago, there is a way forward although you may not see the steps through which to change your life for the better.
(615) 933-2119 View (615) 933-2119
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Rhonda Lee Pendergrass
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Personal life experiences have inspired me to help others. I have developed a deeper understanding and empathy for others that experience difficult times. I have experience working with clients that have experienced significant loss and trauma. Physical health and mental health problems, often, develop when an individual experiences high level of stress. Depression and other mental health problems may occur when individuals and families experience multiple issues. Some issues may include separation, divorce, and loss of a loved one.
Personal life experiences have inspired me to help others. I have developed a deeper understanding and empathy for others that experience difficult times. I have experience working with clients that have experienced significant loss and trauma. Physical health and mental health problems, often, develop when an individual experiences high level of stress. Depression and other mental health problems may occur when individuals and families experience multiple issues. Some issues may include separation, divorce, and loss of a loved one.
(615) 645-2967 View (615) 645-2967
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Wilkinson Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC-MHS, PhD, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Therapy is more than talking about the past. It is a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere in which past hurts are resolved and healing takes place. Traumatic experiences can serve as blocks, preventing present and future peace.  At Wilkinson Family Therapy, we enjoy connecting with our clients as they travel along their journey. Through intentionality and training, we create a comfortable, supportive space for our clients to grow and process their experiences.
Therapy is more than talking about the past. It is a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere in which past hurts are resolved and healing takes place. Traumatic experiences can serve as blocks, preventing present and future peace.  At Wilkinson Family Therapy, we enjoy connecting with our clients as they travel along their journey. Through intentionality and training, we create a comfortable, supportive space for our clients to grow and process their experiences.
(615) 908-2505 View (615) 908-2505
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Christy Hughes: Certified EMDR Provider
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Waitlist for new clients
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you find it difficult to say "no" or set boundaries with others? Do you wonder if life should feel more manageable? More joyful? Maybe you can't quite put your finger on it, but you know something is "off". Today, more than ever before, people are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and uncertain about their life and relationships. Pushing away your emotional pain can lead to long-term issues for you mind and body. It doesn't have to be this way.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you find it difficult to say "no" or set boundaries with others? Do you wonder if life should feel more manageable? More joyful? Maybe you can't quite put your finger on it, but you know something is "off". Today, more than ever before, people are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and uncertain about their life and relationships. Pushing away your emotional pain can lead to long-term issues for you mind and body. It doesn't have to be this way.
(629) 205-6646 View (629) 205-6646
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Christina Brewer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Hello! If you have done everything you know to do and are still struggling with adjusting to a life change, recent or past traumatic experience, depression, anxiety or other issue? Please contact me to see if I can help.
Hello! If you have done everything you know to do and are still struggling with adjusting to a life change, recent or past traumatic experience, depression, anxiety or other issue? Please contact me to see if I can help.
(615) 502-1264 View (615) 502-1264
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Jeffrey W Viers
MA, LSPE, HSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Clients utilize my testing and evaluation services to determine the nature of their learning difficulties and to develop a treatment plan tailored to help them overcome these difficulties. Many clients receive counseling to help them to improve their school or work performance and to improve their self-esteem. Referrals are made to medical doctors if medications are deemed necessary (i.e., for ADHD, depression, etc.). Also, I am passionate about helping others with various emotional difficulties, relationship problems, and improving general life satisfaction through individual, family, and group therapies.
Clients utilize my testing and evaluation services to determine the nature of their learning difficulties and to develop a treatment plan tailored to help them overcome these difficulties. Many clients receive counseling to help them to improve their school or work performance and to improve their self-esteem. Referrals are made to medical doctors if medications are deemed necessary (i.e., for ADHD, depression, etc.). Also, I am passionate about helping others with various emotional difficulties, relationship problems, and improving general life satisfaction through individual, family, and group therapies.
(615) 802-7067 View (615) 802-7067
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Kevin Bolton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
I work with clients from all walks of life. My prefered method of therapy is to get at the root cause of an issue and to provide symptom managment to decrease the impact of mental health issues for my clients.
I work with clients from all walks of life. My prefered method of therapy is to get at the root cause of an issue and to provide symptom managment to decrease the impact of mental health issues for my clients.
(615) 845-5607 View (615) 845-5607
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Megan Allen Townes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
I have a genuine interest in learning and connecting with others. I strive for authenticity, acceptance, awareness, autonomy, compassion, and a growth mindset for myself and for my clients. While techniques and modalities may vary depending on the client's goals, I first and foremost, strive to create for all clients a therapeutic environment centered upon safety, empathy, trust, and respect. As Brené Brown said, "Never underestimate the power of being seen."
I have a genuine interest in learning and connecting with others. I strive for authenticity, acceptance, awareness, autonomy, compassion, and a growth mindset for myself and for my clients. While techniques and modalities may vary depending on the client's goals, I first and foremost, strive to create for all clients a therapeutic environment centered upon safety, empathy, trust, and respect. As Brené Brown said, "Never underestimate the power of being seen."
(615) 307-8548 View (615) 307-8548
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Mind The Gap
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Tired of "just talk" therapy? Mind the Gap offers holistic, integrative mental health practice that tailors therapy to meet your unique needs. Our team of providers are specialize in bridging the gap between mind and body. If you're wrestling with the chronic fatigue of depression, constantly waiting for the next shoe to drop, grieving the loss of life caused by chronic pain, or feel overwhelmed by your what's happening around you, we can help.
Tired of "just talk" therapy? Mind the Gap offers holistic, integrative mental health practice that tailors therapy to meet your unique needs. Our team of providers are specialize in bridging the gap between mind and body. If you're wrestling with the chronic fatigue of depression, constantly waiting for the next shoe to drop, grieving the loss of life caused by chronic pain, or feel overwhelmed by your what's happening around you, we can help.
(615) 488-5601 View (615) 488-5601
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Greta Caughron
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Treating adolescents and adults who desire a life full of joy, connections, and hope. Family history, trauma, and abuse of different kinds can contribute to present day experiences - positive and negative. Break free from your past and explore what strengths you have to build a better future.
Treating adolescents and adults who desire a life full of joy, connections, and hope. Family history, trauma, and abuse of different kinds can contribute to present day experiences - positive and negative. Break free from your past and explore what strengths you have to build a better future.
(615) 437-2136 View (615) 437-2136
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Emily S Teague
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Hello, I am Emily Teague, a licensed clinical social worker that specializes in working with women, couples, adolescents, and children. I am passionate about the work I do with all of my clients. It is my belief that every individual can benefit from caring, non-judgmental and unbiased insight. I work with women, couples, adolescents and children who have experienced trauma and/or abuse and individuals who have a mental health diagnosis such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, oppositional defiance, etc.
Hello, I am Emily Teague, a licensed clinical social worker that specializes in working with women, couples, adolescents, and children. I am passionate about the work I do with all of my clients. It is my belief that every individual can benefit from caring, non-judgmental and unbiased insight. I work with women, couples, adolescents and children who have experienced trauma and/or abuse and individuals who have a mental health diagnosis such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, oppositional defiance, etc.
(615) 567-5549 View (615) 567-5549
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Angie (Angelique) Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Life can be hard, and sometimes we need some extra help and support to get through those difficult times. Whether it's dealing with young children or teenagers, relationship or family issues, anxiety or depression, the challenges of college life or jobs, or the curve ball that life throws at us, it can be stressful to manage, and can be helpful to have someone outside of the situation to talk with.
Life can be hard, and sometimes we need some extra help and support to get through those difficult times. Whether it's dealing with young children or teenagers, relationship or family issues, anxiety or depression, the challenges of college life or jobs, or the curve ball that life throws at us, it can be stressful to manage, and can be helpful to have someone outside of the situation to talk with.
(615) 235-1628 View (615) 235-1628
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Kate Jeffcoat
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Waitlist for new clients
“He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds.” Psalms 147:3 I invite you to go on a journey of healing  that brings hope to your future. I believe that every single person has their own unique blueprint that encompasses their story. I will support, advocate and walk beside you as we face fears, navigate life, and experience freedom and work towards enhancing your quality of life.  I utilize an integrative comprehensive  strengths-based approach specifically targeting trauma, identifying values and your specific needs by structuring a plan catered to each individual’s structured blueprint.
“He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds.” Psalms 147:3 I invite you to go on a journey of healing  that brings hope to your future. I believe that every single person has their own unique blueprint that encompasses their story. I will support, advocate and walk beside you as we face fears, navigate life, and experience freedom and work towards enhancing your quality of life.  I utilize an integrative comprehensive  strengths-based approach specifically targeting trauma, identifying values and your specific needs by structuring a plan catered to each individual’s structured blueprint.
(615) 722-4762 View (615) 722-4762
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Dakota Lawrence
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m Dakota. I’m passionate about helping adults and adolescents heal from the pain of their past and grow into lives that bring them joy and fulfillment. You may be dealing with chronic pain, depression, trauma, or just feel lost or stuck. Let’s work together to figure out what brings you meaning, joy, and peace to your life.
Hi, I’m Dakota. I’m passionate about helping adults and adolescents heal from the pain of their past and grow into lives that bring them joy and fulfillment. You may be dealing with chronic pain, depression, trauma, or just feel lost or stuck. Let’s work together to figure out what brings you meaning, joy, and peace to your life.
(615) 492-9309 View (615) 492-9309
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Grace Bailey
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Hi, I’m Grace! I'm passionate about helping adolescents and adults achieve goals that are uniquely important to them. You might be experiencing heightened sense of anxiousness, lessened happiness in daily activities, difficulty with life transitions, or even uncertainty with your next step in life. I'm here to help!
Hi, I’m Grace! I'm passionate about helping adolescents and adults achieve goals that are uniquely important to them. You might be experiencing heightened sense of anxiousness, lessened happiness in daily activities, difficulty with life transitions, or even uncertainty with your next step in life. I'm here to help!
(615) 909-2424 View (615) 909-2424
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Christina Benefield
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, NCC, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Hey! I'm Christina. I'm proud of you for taking this step toward seeking counseling. It's very hard to be vulnerable, especially in today's world. Counseling is a place to be seen, known, and feel safe. A place where we can talk through all of the hard and difficult things in your life and work towards healing. A place to figure out what's going well and how to build on those strengths.
Hey! I'm Christina. I'm proud of you for taking this step toward seeking counseling. It's very hard to be vulnerable, especially in today's world. Counseling is a place to be seen, known, and feel safe. A place where we can talk through all of the hard and difficult things in your life and work towards healing. A place to figure out what's going well and how to build on those strengths.
(615) 903-5456 View (615) 903-5456
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Pam Quaintance
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
I am passionate about helping people find their path when they are faced with one of life’s challenges or turning points. In my practice, I provide a variety of counseling services for adults, teens and families. My focus is to help you grow on a personal, spiritual, and energetic level. My methods are fluid and utilize various interventions creating an opportunity for personal growth and positive change.
I am passionate about helping people find their path when they are faced with one of life’s challenges or turning points. In my practice, I provide a variety of counseling services for adults, teens and families. My focus is to help you grow on a personal, spiritual, and energetic level. My methods are fluid and utilize various interventions creating an opportunity for personal growth and positive change.
(615) 265-6084 View (615) 265-6084
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Stephanie Berglund
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-, MHSP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
I love to work with clients who feel stuck in unhealthy relationships or habits. Many of my clients tell me that they have a hard time opening up, or that they did not think therapy would help them. I appreciate the struggle of unhealthy patterns, toxic relationships, or finding one’s path; and I’m honored to have the opportunity to support individuals who want to better understand themselves, heal, and grow. My clients leave therapy feeling hopeful, supported, and empowered to meet their goals.
I love to work with clients who feel stuck in unhealthy relationships or habits. Many of my clients tell me that they have a hard time opening up, or that they did not think therapy would help them. I appreciate the struggle of unhealthy patterns, toxic relationships, or finding one’s path; and I’m honored to have the opportunity to support individuals who want to better understand themselves, heal, and grow. My clients leave therapy feeling hopeful, supported, and empowered to meet their goals.
(615) 880-9367 View (615) 880-9367
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.