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Marcie L Courter
Psychologist, Psy D
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kihei, HI 96753
I am a licensed psychologist working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have a person-centered approach to counseling that focuses on the biopsychosocial spiritual view of others. I practice from an integrative approach to diversity and multicultural aspects of treatment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an emphasis of treatment. I am a certified clinical trauma professional and a certified compassion fatigue specialist. I am also trained in CBT-I as well as play therapy. I can work with clients in person or via Thera-link an online platform.
I am a licensed psychologist working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have a person-centered approach to counseling that focuses on the biopsychosocial spiritual view of others. I practice from an integrative approach to diversity and multicultural aspects of treatment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an emphasis of treatment. I am a certified clinical trauma professional and a certified compassion fatigue specialist. I am also trained in CBT-I as well as play therapy. I can work with clients in person or via Thera-link an online platform.
(808) 201-8152 View (808) 201-8152
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Angela Albertson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Kihei, HI 96753
Would you like to free yourself from the pain and stress created from unprocessed emotions preventing you from fully engaging in your life? The time is NOW, let me be your ascension guide. Somatic therapy is a form of body centered therapy that aims to treat the whole person, connecting mind body, and spirit. Somatics uses both psychotherapy and physical techniques to rid past conditioning and density from your body to ignite your highest most authentic vibration. Love, laughter, and play helps to balance the central nervous system bringing greater clarity and awareness. "Nothing can be understood until it is felt"
Would you like to free yourself from the pain and stress created from unprocessed emotions preventing you from fully engaging in your life? The time is NOW, let me be your ascension guide. Somatic therapy is a form of body centered therapy that aims to treat the whole person, connecting mind body, and spirit. Somatics uses both psychotherapy and physical techniques to rid past conditioning and density from your body to ignite your highest most authentic vibration. Love, laughter, and play helps to balance the central nervous system bringing greater clarity and awareness. "Nothing can be understood until it is felt"
(808) 518-6915 View (808) 518-6915
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Keith Scherdt
Counselor, NCC, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Kihei, HI 96753  (Online Only)
When you have stress or trauma in your life, it can feel overwhelming and life can unravel. Your children are acting out, your teen is being suspended or involved with law enforcement, or your younger child won't stop misbehaving at school. These are all stressful family situations that can feel overwhelming to anyone. My passion is to bring healing to people who have been through traumatic or stressful experiences.
When you have stress or trauma in your life, it can feel overwhelming and life can unravel. Your children are acting out, your teen is being suspended or involved with law enforcement, or your younger child won't stop misbehaving at school. These are all stressful family situations that can feel overwhelming to anyone. My passion is to bring healing to people who have been through traumatic or stressful experiences.
(808) 419-3235 View (808) 419-3235
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David Alan Litman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wailea, HI 96753
People come to me for many reasons. For some, they are overall doing well in their life, but feel that there's something going on inside that's keeping them from reaching their full potential and finding true happiness and fulfillment. Others are actively experiencing challenges in their life and are open to receiving support, while still others are in real pain, and are looking for relief and help with that.
People come to me for many reasons. For some, they are overall doing well in their life, but feel that there's something going on inside that's keeping them from reaching their full potential and finding true happiness and fulfillment. Others are actively experiencing challenges in their life and are open to receiving support, while still others are in real pain, and are looking for relief and help with that.
(808) 468-9912 View (808) 468-9912
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.