Sexual Abuse Therapists in 58102
Sarah Rose Edwards
Psychologist, PhD, LP, HSPP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fargo, ND 58102 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma or verbal, emotional, physical or sexual abuse in their families or close relationships. Particularly when abuse happens earlier in life or over a long period, those suffering may develop various symptoms including depression, anxiety, low self esteem, self harm, substance use, and anger issues. I view symptoms as ways of coping that have helped you survive so far. We collaborate in therapy to help you find new ways to relate to yourself and others, and create a more meaningful and satisfying life, however that might look for you.
I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma or verbal, emotional, physical or sexual abuse in their families or close relationships. Particularly when abuse happens earlier in life or over a long period, those suffering may develop various symptoms including depression, anxiety, low self esteem, self harm, substance use, and anger issues. I view symptoms as ways of coping that have helped you survive so far. We collaborate in therapy to help you find new ways to relate to yourself and others, and create a more meaningful and satisfying life, however that might look for you.
Shirley J Rader
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Fargo, ND 58102
I have been in private practice for 23 years in Detroit Lakes, MN, and Fargo, ND. I have worked in the human service field for 35+ years, and I currently have my office ONLY in Detroit Lakes, MN. I specialize in stress/anxiety/depression related issues, incl. PTSD and sexual abuse. I also specialize in the integration of psychology and Christian spiritual values. I am licensed in MN. I accept most insurance plans. I enjoy working with people of different ages (age six and older), individuals, couples, families and groups, as well as public speaking, workshops, etc. NOTE: I no longer see clients in Fargo.
I have been in private practice for 23 years in Detroit Lakes, MN, and Fargo, ND. I have worked in the human service field for 35+ years, and I currently have my office ONLY in Detroit Lakes, MN. I specialize in stress/anxiety/depression related issues, incl. PTSD and sexual abuse. I also specialize in the integration of psychology and Christian spiritual values. I am licensed in MN. I accept most insurance plans. I enjoy working with people of different ages (age six and older), individuals, couples, families and groups, as well as public speaking, workshops, etc. NOTE: I no longer see clients in Fargo.
Jennifer J Schumacher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW ND, LICSWmn
Verified Verified
Fargo, ND 58102
In my 38 years of professional experience, I have worked with many individuals who experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, sexual abuse, psychotic disorders and sexual addictions.
Hello, I am excited to work with you and walk on your journey towards positive mental health. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Dakota and Licensed Independent Social Worker in Minnesota.
In my 38 years of professional experience, I have worked with many individuals who experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, sexual abuse, psychotic disorders and sexual addictions.
Hello, I am excited to work with you and walk on your journey towards positive mental health. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Dakota and Licensed Independent Social Worker in Minnesota.
Rowe Relational Therapy
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fargo, ND 58102
Accepting New Clients. Understanding ourselves requires courage. Each of us have shame, pain, and broken relationships. At times it can feel overwhelming to face these places in our lives alone. Counseling offers a safe, confidential, and relational space for you to come and understand what has/is happening in your life. My hope is that you may understand yourself better and come to trust yourself. As you care for yourself, you will find that forging safer, healthier, and more satisfying relationships with others is possible. I am a trained relational psychotherapist; I work with adolescents and adults in the Fargo/Moorhead area.
Accepting New Clients. Understanding ourselves requires courage. Each of us have shame, pain, and broken relationships. At times it can feel overwhelming to face these places in our lives alone. Counseling offers a safe, confidential, and relational space for you to come and understand what has/is happening in your life. My hope is that you may understand yourself better and come to trust yourself. As you care for yourself, you will find that forging safer, healthier, and more satisfying relationships with others is possible. I am a trained relational psychotherapist; I work with adolescents and adults in the Fargo/Moorhead area.
Kelly Bishop-Diaz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Fargo, ND 58102
Hello! I would be honored to meet with you. Often, clients come to find healthy ways of coping with stress, anxiety, depression & to process thoughts & feelings in a supportive environment. They are frequently interested in improving relationships, leaving abusive partners, experiencing more happiness and fulfillment in life, & attaining meaningful goals. As each person is an individual, therapy is tailored to your unique needs and wants. I provide therapy to individuals & couples. Clients often say I'm easy to talk to, compassionate, and accepting. I hope you will agree. My office is in my home which offers comfort and privacy.
Hello! I would be honored to meet with you. Often, clients come to find healthy ways of coping with stress, anxiety, depression & to process thoughts & feelings in a supportive environment. They are frequently interested in improving relationships, leaving abusive partners, experiencing more happiness and fulfillment in life, & attaining meaningful goals. As each person is an individual, therapy is tailored to your unique needs and wants. I provide therapy to individuals & couples. Clients often say I'm easy to talk to, compassionate, and accepting. I hope you will agree. My office is in my home which offers comfort and privacy.
Theresa M Knudson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fargo, ND 58102
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in North Dakota (LPCC 767-12-15-13-274). I feel extremely privileged to do the work I do. I admire your willingness to be open and vulnerable in order to heal. My goal is to create a space for you to explore and nurture your heart in order to find meaning in your unique experiences. I believe that our individual pain provides an opportunity for deeper self-awareness, and therefore collective empathy. I look forward to assisting you in leading a life you enjoy while we create a space for self-compassion, growth, and inner peace.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in North Dakota (LPCC 767-12-15-13-274). I feel extremely privileged to do the work I do. I admire your willingness to be open and vulnerable in order to heal. My goal is to create a space for you to explore and nurture your heart in order to find meaning in your unique experiences. I believe that our individual pain provides an opportunity for deeper self-awareness, and therefore collective empathy. I look forward to assisting you in leading a life you enjoy while we create a space for self-compassion, growth, and inner peace.
Tina M Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fargo, ND 58102
Making the decision to go beyond your present stress or challenge is the first step. Finding the right support is the next. I believe we all have great potentials that stress can derail. When this happens, we experience symptoms. Trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, life transitions and physical reactions to stress are common concerns for many. I will work with you to develop the best strategies and create your own toolbox to live your best life; to go beyond the challenges in your life, find new paths and transform old patterns.
Making the decision to go beyond your present stress or challenge is the first step. Finding the right support is the next. I believe we all have great potentials that stress can derail. When this happens, we experience symptoms. Trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, life transitions and physical reactions to stress are common concerns for many. I will work with you to develop the best strategies and create your own toolbox to live your best life; to go beyond the challenges in your life, find new paths and transform old patterns.
Tom Stone Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fargo, ND 58102
As a narrative therapist, I take a positive approach to therapy; helping clients build on their strengths and resources as a foundation for change. I believe that therapy can offer clients much more than a band aid for their problems but that it can help transform their lives and relationships in meaningful ways. I believe that therapy does not need to be a long-term process and encourage clients to take an active part in therapy.
As a narrative therapist, I take a positive approach to therapy; helping clients build on their strengths and resources as a foundation for change. I believe that therapy can offer clients much more than a band aid for their problems but that it can help transform their lives and relationships in meaningful ways. I believe that therapy does not need to be a long-term process and encourage clients to take an active part in therapy.
Mystal Axtman
Counselor, MSEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
Fargo, ND 58102
My goal is to create a supportive environment where my clients can explore their emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. I offer counseling sessions during daytime and evening hours for individuals and couples for topics of concern including Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Codependency, Anxiety/Stress, Communication issues, Trust issues, Loneliness, Emotional intimacy, Trauma/PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury and Self-esteem issues. I would like the opportunity to help you heal any experiences that impact your life and to join you on your journey to becoming a better you.
My goal is to create a supportive environment where my clients can explore their emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. I offer counseling sessions during daytime and evening hours for individuals and couples for topics of concern including Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Codependency, Anxiety/Stress, Communication issues, Trust issues, Loneliness, Emotional intimacy, Trauma/PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury and Self-esteem issues. I would like the opportunity to help you heal any experiences that impact your life and to join you on your journey to becoming a better you.
Dr. Amber R Bach Gorman
Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fargo, ND 58102
I believe that all individuals have tremendous capacity for change and are naturally driven to strive towards a purposeful life. Yet, to reach these goals many of us need to have a safe, empowering space to explore our inner thoughts, insecurities and fears that often prevent us from making valuable change in our lives. My sole focus during our time together is to create a safe, confidential and collaborative space where you will feel empowered to explore your goals, dreams and barriers you may be experiencing while we work together to help you reach your clinical goals.
I believe that all individuals have tremendous capacity for change and are naturally driven to strive towards a purposeful life. Yet, to reach these goals many of us need to have a safe, empowering space to explore our inner thoughts, insecurities and fears that often prevent us from making valuable change in our lives. My sole focus during our time together is to create a safe, confidential and collaborative space where you will feel empowered to explore your goals, dreams and barriers you may be experiencing while we work together to help you reach your clinical goals.
Hailey Jorris
Counselor, LAPC
Verified Verified
Fargo, ND 58102
I work with women to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and boundaries. I have a special passion for premarital counseling. I enjoy working with clients who are ready to dig deep, engage in present-day issues, and are ready to be empowered to make changes that will impact the trajectory of their future. I love to help clients develop self-awareness and use handouts, podcasts, and books as resources to take therapy outside the office.
I work with women to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and boundaries. I have a special passion for premarital counseling. I enjoy working with clients who are ready to dig deep, engage in present-day issues, and are ready to be empowered to make changes that will impact the trajectory of their future. I love to help clients develop self-awareness and use handouts, podcasts, and books as resources to take therapy outside the office.
Tena Prestidge
Counselor, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Fargo, ND 58102
I am Tena Prestidge, LAPC at Canopy Medical Clinic. I offer evidence-based treatment for individuals dealing with mood and anxiety concerns, life transitions, relationship stress, and trauma with an emphasis on LGBQIA, Trans, and non-monoheteronormative affirming care.
I am Tena Prestidge, LAPC at Canopy Medical Clinic. I offer evidence-based treatment for individuals dealing with mood and anxiety concerns, life transitions, relationship stress, and trauma with an emphasis on LGBQIA, Trans, and non-monoheteronormative affirming care.
Sara Knudson
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Fargo, ND 58102
Hello! I have a passion for working with individuals from age ten through late adulthood. I have experience working with individuals who may be struggling with infertility, adjusting to life after baby, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, OCD and other life transitions you may be experiencing.
Hello! I have a passion for working with individuals from age ten through late adulthood. I have experience working with individuals who may be struggling with infertility, adjusting to life after baby, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, OCD and other life transitions you may be experiencing.
Natasha Braseth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Fargo, ND 58102
Adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, mood, grief/loss, ADHD, social anxiety, panic attacks, survivors of abuse, self-esteem, health issues, anger, communication skills, LGBTQ+, stress management, life transitions, relationship concerns, codependency, OCD, phobias, postpartum/pregnancy anxiety & depression. Goals focused on stress reduction, acceptance, self esteem, confidence, coping skills, communication, anxiety management, concentration, sleep, improved relationships, self care, to name a few.
Adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, mood, grief/loss, ADHD, social anxiety, panic attacks, survivors of abuse, self-esteem, health issues, anger, communication skills, LGBTQ+, stress management, life transitions, relationship concerns, codependency, OCD, phobias, postpartum/pregnancy anxiety & depression. Goals focused on stress reduction, acceptance, self esteem, confidence, coping skills, communication, anxiety management, concentration, sleep, improved relationships, self care, to name a few.
Kayla Norton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fargo, ND 58102
Kayla Norton, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She provides individual therapy services to children (ages 8 and up), adolescents, and adults. Kayla has a passion for helping individuals who experience issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, attention and impulse control difficulties, mood difficulties, and adjusting to life changes. Kayla has experience in settings to include residential treatment facilities, inpatient psychiatric hospital treatment, and outpatient therapy services.
Kayla Norton, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She provides individual therapy services to children (ages 8 and up), adolescents, and adults. Kayla has a passion for helping individuals who experience issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, attention and impulse control difficulties, mood difficulties, and adjusting to life changes. Kayla has experience in settings to include residential treatment facilities, inpatient psychiatric hospital treatment, and outpatient therapy services.
Joleena Abrams
CMEMI, CCTSA, CLC, MA
Verified Verified
Fargo, ND 58102 (Online Only)
Joleena is Certified in the Treament of Sexual Addiction, is a Certified Betrayal Trauma Coach, a Certified Clinical Trauma and Addiction Specialist, with a Masters of Psychology in Grief Counseling, and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Joleena specializes in helping couples working through betrayal and addiction of all kinds. She also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. Her passion is to provide a safe space for her clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Joleena is Certified in the Treament of Sexual Addiction, is a Certified Betrayal Trauma Coach, a Certified Clinical Trauma and Addiction Specialist, with a Masters of Psychology in Grief Counseling, and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Joleena specializes in helping couples working through betrayal and addiction of all kinds. She also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. Her passion is to provide a safe space for her clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Paul Afanasi Polanski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CFRC, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fargo, ND 58102
I want you to imagine leaving your home in the morning, navigating the busy roads to work. You’re tired, barely focused and dreading the day ahead. You pull into the parking lot of your employer, taking a deep breath. You grab your work things and walk towards the office. You stop, frozen in the sea of mental waves, a thousand thoughts crashing into one another, unable to organize them. Everything stops for a moment, a beacon of clarity forms in the distance and you’re able to hear one calm thought. You ask yourself “am I on the right path?”
I want you to imagine leaving your home in the morning, navigating the busy roads to work. You’re tired, barely focused and dreading the day ahead. You pull into the parking lot of your employer, taking a deep breath. You grab your work things and walk towards the office. You stop, frozen in the sea of mental waves, a thousand thoughts crashing into one another, unable to organize them. Everything stops for a moment, a beacon of clarity forms in the distance and you’re able to hear one calm thought. You ask yourself “am I on the right path?”
Angela M Cavett
Psychologist, PhD, LP, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fargo, ND 58102
My life-long passion is to help children, adolescents, and families heal. I work with children with a range of presenting concerns including attachment, behavior, mood and anxiety. I provide evidence-based treatments within a caring, trusting therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working with children that are considered "complex" including those who have had early developmental trauma and those who have behavioral difficulties that cause significant challenges. Helping parents to become more attuned and connected allows for healing across generations.
My life-long passion is to help children, adolescents, and families heal. I work with children with a range of presenting concerns including attachment, behavior, mood and anxiety. I provide evidence-based treatments within a caring, trusting therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working with children that are considered "complex" including those who have had early developmental trauma and those who have behavioral difficulties that cause significant challenges. Helping parents to become more attuned and connected allows for healing across generations.
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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.