Sexual Abuse Therapists in Mobile, AL
My concept of counseling is all about learning how to empower yourself to weather the ups and downs in life. My goal is to build a relationship with you that allows the space to process hardships and traumatic experiences that you have faced and might be facing still. I can help with a wide array of problems ranging from depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. I work with children, teens, adults, and couples. My specialty and passion is trauma work. I specialize in helping people of all ages who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of violence.
My concept of counseling is all about learning how to empower yourself to weather the ups and downs in life. My goal is to build a relationship with you that allows the space to process hardships and traumatic experiences that you have faced and might be facing still. I can help with a wide array of problems ranging from depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. I work with children, teens, adults, and couples. My specialty and passion is trauma work. I specialize in helping people of all ages who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of violence.
My clinical experience includes but is not limited to trauma, anger management, depression, anxiety, sexual assault, self-esteem, grief and substance abuse prevention.
Making the decision to come to therapy is not an easy one, but it is the first step toward change. I believe that everyone is capable of change and can learn new thoughts and behavior toward a more fulfilling life. At The Serenity Counseling Center LLC, I partner with you to work through some of the challenges faced in your day to day life. I am committed to helping you increase self awareness, discover the strength to facilitate change and feel more empowered.
My clinical experience includes but is not limited to trauma, anger management, depression, anxiety, sexual assault, self-esteem, grief and substance abuse prevention.
Making the decision to come to therapy is not an easy one, but it is the first step toward change. I believe that everyone is capable of change and can learn new thoughts and behavior toward a more fulfilling life. At The Serenity Counseling Center LLC, I partner with you to work through some of the challenges faced in your day to day life. I am committed to helping you increase self awareness, discover the strength to facilitate change and feel more empowered.
Virginia Inge Gordon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mobile, AL 36608
I support clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship concerns, suicidal ideation, and more. I have helped many people who have experienced physical trauma, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse. My counseling style is centered around empowering clients and helping them discover their own solutions. I seek to listen first, and always strive to gain a thorough understanding of an individual so that I acquire a keen awareness of their experiences. I believe in the utmost need for connection and a trusting therapeutic alliance for positive outcomes to be a result of counseling.
I support clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship concerns, suicidal ideation, and more. I have helped many people who have experienced physical trauma, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse. My counseling style is centered around empowering clients and helping them discover their own solutions. I seek to listen first, and always strive to gain a thorough understanding of an individual so that I acquire a keen awareness of their experiences. I believe in the utmost need for connection and a trusting therapeutic alliance for positive outcomes to be a result of counseling.
I have extensive experience working in trauma recovery with victims of crime, sexual assault and domestic abuse.
Life can be a bumpy road. The path we take can lead us to happiness or to despair. Making a wrong turn, not knowing which way to go or reaching what seems like a dead end is not the end of your journey. Sometimes we all need help getting to where we want to be. As a therapist, I help make your journey a more positive one. Grief or trauma can hinder you from moving forward. The loss of a loved one, job, relationship, pregnancy or even your life before illness or change can cause feelings of grief. Counseling helps work through the pain of your trauma or loss to experience joy again. The life you want is within reach.
I have extensive experience working in trauma recovery with victims of crime, sexual assault and domestic abuse.
Life can be a bumpy road. The path we take can lead us to happiness or to despair. Making a wrong turn, not knowing which way to go or reaching what seems like a dead end is not the end of your journey. Sometimes we all need help getting to where we want to be. As a therapist, I help make your journey a more positive one. Grief or trauma can hinder you from moving forward. The loss of a loved one, job, relationship, pregnancy or even your life before illness or change can cause feelings of grief. Counseling helps work through the pain of your trauma or loss to experience joy again. The life you want is within reach.
This world is a broken place, and all of us are affected by that brokenness. Often, we seek to escape or cover the pain by pretending we don't hurt and looking to relationships and addictive behaviors to cope. As we avoid what's really happening inside, we can find ourselves struggling with depression, anxiety, and many other mental health issues. I look forward to working with clients who are hoping for a deeper level of healing and who are ready to do the courageous work of facing the truth about their story and how it has affected them.
This world is a broken place, and all of us are affected by that brokenness. Often, we seek to escape or cover the pain by pretending we don't hurt and looking to relationships and addictive behaviors to cope. As we avoid what's really happening inside, we can find ourselves struggling with depression, anxiety, and many other mental health issues. I look forward to working with clients who are hoping for a deeper level of healing and who are ready to do the courageous work of facing the truth about their story and how it has affected them.
I am an Allender Trained therapist working with clients who have significant stories of harm. My focus is in issues of trauma, addiction, grief, shame and relational issues for both men, women and couples. My training is in a narrative approach, helping people uncover their story, leading to pathways of healing. It is in relationships that we get wounded and it is in relationships that we find healing. We are storied people. Our stories include places of harm and trauma. I believe the work in healing and growth is uncovering our stories and bringing care to the places of harm.
I am an Allender Trained therapist working with clients who have significant stories of harm. My focus is in issues of trauma, addiction, grief, shame and relational issues for both men, women and couples. My training is in a narrative approach, helping people uncover their story, leading to pathways of healing. It is in relationships that we get wounded and it is in relationships that we find healing. We are storied people. Our stories include places of harm and trauma. I believe the work in healing and growth is uncovering our stories and bringing care to the places of harm.
These past few years have brought a global traumatic event to the doorsteps of our lives and hearts. Whether this feels new to you or deeply familiar, your story and experience is worth attunement and care. I am passionate about seeing redemption come in the lives of children and adults who have experienced trauma and loss. Events in our lives fragment our hearts, minds, and bodies, and we are in need of repair- both with ourselves and each other. I see children, adults, and couples, and I have extensive training in trauma and abuse. I see clients for a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, and loss.
These past few years have brought a global traumatic event to the doorsteps of our lives and hearts. Whether this feels new to you or deeply familiar, your story and experience is worth attunement and care. I am passionate about seeing redemption come in the lives of children and adults who have experienced trauma and loss. Events in our lives fragment our hearts, minds, and bodies, and we are in need of repair- both with ourselves and each other. I see children, adults, and couples, and I have extensive training in trauma and abuse. I see clients for a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, and loss.
When past memories and daily life are overwhelming, throwing us off balance, we are often left feeling powerless to effect change. Our efforts to protect ourselves from feeling painful emotions can leave us with anxiety, depression, anger, and relational issues, as well as keep us from experiencing the positive emotions we so desperately desire. As a trauma-informed therapist, I address trauma, PTSD, and Complex PTSD using Narrative Focused trauma intervention, EMDR, ART, and MESE. I am also trained as an 'Unwanted Guide' to help people find freedom from unwanted sexual behaviors that lead to shame and self-contempt.
When past memories and daily life are overwhelming, throwing us off balance, we are often left feeling powerless to effect change. Our efforts to protect ourselves from feeling painful emotions can leave us with anxiety, depression, anger, and relational issues, as well as keep us from experiencing the positive emotions we so desperately desire. As a trauma-informed therapist, I address trauma, PTSD, and Complex PTSD using Narrative Focused trauma intervention, EMDR, ART, and MESE. I am also trained as an 'Unwanted Guide' to help people find freedom from unwanted sexual behaviors that lead to shame and self-contempt.
Why try therapy? Because you deserve it. You deserve to be listened to, to be understood and not told to "just snap out of it". You deserve to take care of yourself, to feel good about yourself and to believe that you matter. You deserve to learn ways to manage and deal with depression, anxiety, the past, addictive behaviors, negative self-talk, feelings of worthlessness, and/or overwhelming life issues so that they do not dominate and control your life.
Why try therapy? Because you deserve it. You deserve to be listened to, to be understood and not told to "just snap out of it". You deserve to take care of yourself, to feel good about yourself and to believe that you matter. You deserve to learn ways to manage and deal with depression, anxiety, the past, addictive behaviors, negative self-talk, feelings of worthlessness, and/or overwhelming life issues so that they do not dominate and control your life.
Dr. Carney provides forensic services, psychological evaluation and consultation. Child custody, parenting capacity, disability, pre-employment, personal injury, and criminal evaluations constitute his day-to-day practice.
Dr. Carney provides forensic services, psychological evaluation and consultation. Child custody, parenting capacity, disability, pre-employment, personal injury, and criminal evaluations constitute his day-to-day practice.
Christina Steele
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Mobile, AL 36602
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Life is hard. It can be beautiful and wonderful, and sometimes very hard. It is my passion to walk alongside people as they learn to navigate life’s challenges. If that looks like processing trauma, life changes, anxiety, relationship issues, or a combination of challenges, my goals are your goals. In my office I advocate for restored hope, even through dark deep emotions. I strive to provide a safe and supportive space to work through difficult emotional experiences. You are not alone in life’s journey, and it is my hope to help you discover your strengths so you can experience freedom from painful experiences.
Life is hard. It can be beautiful and wonderful, and sometimes very hard. It is my passion to walk alongside people as they learn to navigate life’s challenges. If that looks like processing trauma, life changes, anxiety, relationship issues, or a combination of challenges, my goals are your goals. In my office I advocate for restored hope, even through dark deep emotions. I strive to provide a safe and supportive space to work through difficult emotional experiences. You are not alone in life’s journey, and it is my hope to help you discover your strengths so you can experience freedom from painful experiences.
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The pressure to quickly achieve your goals have you overwhelmed. A few thoughts flow in and out: "I'm a failure", "I'm not enough", "everyone is judging me". You attempt by starting the day with enthusiasm. Yet, soon find yourself shifting from forced enthusiasm to doubt, shame, and restlessness. Your fatigue makes seemingly impossible to think clearly or address responsibilities. As time passes, you have sleepless nights, meaningless relationships, and self-doubt. Overthinking steals the slightest calm you may have had. Forcing yourself to 'do better', leaving no room to learn who you truly want to be.
The pressure to quickly achieve your goals have you overwhelmed. A few thoughts flow in and out: "I'm a failure", "I'm not enough", "everyone is judging me". You attempt by starting the day with enthusiasm. Yet, soon find yourself shifting from forced enthusiasm to doubt, shame, and restlessness. Your fatigue makes seemingly impossible to think clearly or address responsibilities. As time passes, you have sleepless nights, meaningless relationships, and self-doubt. Overthinking steals the slightest calm you may have had. Forcing yourself to 'do better', leaving no room to learn who you truly want to be.
Jessica Ball, MS,LPC-JB Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mobile, AL 36609
I offer an open and affirming space to explore and process life stressors, grief and trauma. In my practice I use trauma-informed, strengths- based, solution focused and person centered methods focused to meet you where you are and to support you in where you want to go. I am license in Alabama to provided in person and online care and in Florida as a Telehealth provider.
I offer an open and affirming space to explore and process life stressors, grief and trauma. In my practice I use trauma-informed, strengths- based, solution focused and person centered methods focused to meet you where you are and to support you in where you want to go. I am license in Alabama to provided in person and online care and in Florida as a Telehealth provider.
Chelsea McCormick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Mobile, AL 36609 (Online Only)
Are you wanting your (or your child's) relationships to improve? Or to feel more confident at home, school, or at work? Sometimes, managing emotions in healthy ways while navigating life's challenges can feel impossible. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore problems affecting their lives and work with them to build skills to improve their life functioning and satisfaction.
Are you wanting your (or your child's) relationships to improve? Or to feel more confident at home, school, or at work? Sometimes, managing emotions in healthy ways while navigating life's challenges can feel impossible. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore problems affecting their lives and work with them to build skills to improve their life functioning and satisfaction.
I work with a wide variety of people on an array of issues. For those who have never talked to a therapist or counselor before, I strive to help them feel comfortable and unconditionally accepted in this important encounter. Many have already had some therapy in the past, and I enjoy enhancing their experience through new and dynamic interventions, building on the individual's own strength and knowledge. Together we will identify changes that you want to make and discuss the best interventions to enhance these changes. I am an experienced therapist who can help facilitate insight, awareness, and skill building.
I work with a wide variety of people on an array of issues. For those who have never talked to a therapist or counselor before, I strive to help them feel comfortable and unconditionally accepted in this important encounter. Many have already had some therapy in the past, and I enjoy enhancing their experience through new and dynamic interventions, building on the individual's own strength and knowledge. Together we will identify changes that you want to make and discuss the best interventions to enhance these changes. I am an experienced therapist who can help facilitate insight, awareness, and skill building.
The clients that I typically encounter are looking to make a change that will create a better life environment for themselves and those that love them. They want to do something different and are open and willing to explore the uncomfortable to grow in the therapeutic process. I want clients to trust that they can be whoever the need to be in a session.
The clients that I typically encounter are looking to make a change that will create a better life environment for themselves and those that love them. They want to do something different and are open and willing to explore the uncomfortable to grow in the therapeutic process. I want clients to trust that they can be whoever the need to be in a session.
If you're reading this, you're probably looking for a change. Maybe that's a change within yourself, your child, or your family. I'd love to help you figure out what change means for you. I have over 12 years of experience working with children and I have been working in the mental health field for 3.5 years. I specialize in helping children and adults process and cope with the things that plague their lives on a daily basis. I involve the whole family in the therapy process to facilitate more cohesion and better communication. I also provide psychological evaluations for ADHD, learning disabilities, and school accommodations.
If you're reading this, you're probably looking for a change. Maybe that's a change within yourself, your child, or your family. I'd love to help you figure out what change means for you. I have over 12 years of experience working with children and I have been working in the mental health field for 3.5 years. I specialize in helping children and adults process and cope with the things that plague their lives on a daily basis. I involve the whole family in the therapy process to facilitate more cohesion and better communication. I also provide psychological evaluations for ADHD, learning disabilities, and school accommodations.
Amanda Copeland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mobile, AL 36606 (Online Only)
Click on my website to schedule with me. Life is so unpredictable. From daily life stress... to the big stuff... All of us have a story. Maybe you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, difficult relationships, or severe mental illness. Maybe you are just overwhelmed by daily stress or a big life event. My goal is to provide a safe place to address these issues, identify solutions and coping skills and provide you the tools that you can utilize to empower yourself.
Click on my website to schedule with me. Life is so unpredictable. From daily life stress... to the big stuff... All of us have a story. Maybe you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, difficult relationships, or severe mental illness. Maybe you are just overwhelmed by daily stress or a big life event. My goal is to provide a safe place to address these issues, identify solutions and coping skills and provide you the tools that you can utilize to empower yourself.
When seeking out therapy, there are many things you may be feeling. You may feel like you cannot get your overwhelming thoughts to stop circulating through your head and feel anxiety throughout your body. You may be going through a life changing transition and are struggling to cope with it. You may have been through a traumatic event and feel the effects of it in every aspect of your life. You may be constantly triggered and want to process the trauma you have experienced. You may feel numb or hurt by life experiences that have come your way. No matter what you have been through, I believe healing can be found for you!
When seeking out therapy, there are many things you may be feeling. You may feel like you cannot get your overwhelming thoughts to stop circulating through your head and feel anxiety throughout your body. You may be going through a life changing transition and are struggling to cope with it. You may have been through a traumatic event and feel the effects of it in every aspect of your life. You may be constantly triggered and want to process the trauma you have experienced. You may feel numb or hurt by life experiences that have come your way. No matter what you have been through, I believe healing can be found for you!
Deborah Gasque Hovater
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mobile, AL 36695 (Online Only)
I support adults in Alabama who are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, phobias, and fears. Together, we can work through the overwhelming emotions that hinder your happiness and uncover your path to a fulfilling life. This journey will help you gain insight, develop coping skills, heal from the past, and move forward toward the life you deserve. As Elisabeth Kübler-Ross said, “The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of those depths.”
I support adults in Alabama who are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, phobias, and fears. Together, we can work through the overwhelming emotions that hinder your happiness and uncover your path to a fulfilling life. This journey will help you gain insight, develop coping skills, heal from the past, and move forward toward the life you deserve. As Elisabeth Kübler-Ross said, “The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of those depths.”
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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.