Therapists in 77004
Emilie Virginia Kestner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77004
My overall goal of therapy is holding you accountable in a nonjudgmental way that supports your goals, validates your efforts, and challenges you in a way that aligns with your worldview. I like to offer feedback in an objective way and suggest skills and perspectives that you choose whether or not to implement. The methodology of my approach is conversation; two people in a room trying to figure things out while utilizing various perspectives, theories, and attempts. An emphasis of my time with you is always you; your goals, thoughts, emotions, and beliefs are valuable and I find exploring them in a therapeutic setting helpful.
My overall goal of therapy is holding you accountable in a nonjudgmental way that supports your goals, validates your efforts, and challenges you in a way that aligns with your worldview. I like to offer feedback in an objective way and suggest skills and perspectives that you choose whether or not to implement. The methodology of my approach is conversation; two people in a room trying to figure things out while utilizing various perspectives, theories, and attempts. An emphasis of my time with you is always you; your goals, thoughts, emotions, and beliefs are valuable and I find exploring them in a therapeutic setting helpful.
Dr. Chase A. Walding
Counselor, LPC, LSOTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77004
I specialize in helping clients mindfully explore deep meaning, stress, and anxiety. My client diagnoses specializations include schizophrenia, bipolar, intellectual disability, dual-diagnosis disorders, and complex trauma. My passion is to help my clients develop a deeply understanding relationship to themselves, and by extension, to others. It is a healing journey for all of us. Consultation is specifically to treatment placement support for families who have adult children with dual-diagnosis and personality disorders.
I specialize in helping clients mindfully explore deep meaning, stress, and anxiety. My client diagnoses specializations include schizophrenia, bipolar, intellectual disability, dual-diagnosis disorders, and complex trauma. My passion is to help my clients develop a deeply understanding relationship to themselves, and by extension, to others. It is a healing journey for all of us. Consultation is specifically to treatment placement support for families who have adult children with dual-diagnosis and personality disorders.
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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.