Sexual Abuse Therapists in Montgomery County, AL

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Tammi Ellis
Counselor, MEd, ALC
Verified Verified
Montgomery, AL 36104
I've had the opportunity to work with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and dating violence.
Greetings! I'm Tammi Ellis, a mental health professional, owner of Mental Mindset Counseling, LLC. l have a background of 17 years in education and mental health services in schools; where I've worked with all age groups and their families, recent work in domestic violence, sexual assault, and aiding in healing from trauma; both past and present. I specialize in working with a selective amount of strategies to help assist in a healing journey. I enjoy working with individuals that are on a journey of change and embracing newness.
I've had the opportunity to work with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and dating violence.
Greetings! I'm Tammi Ellis, a mental health professional, owner of Mental Mindset Counseling, LLC. l have a background of 17 years in education and mental health services in schools; where I've worked with all age groups and their families, recent work in domestic violence, sexual assault, and aiding in healing from trauma; both past and present. I specialize in working with a selective amount of strategies to help assist in a healing journey. I enjoy working with individuals that are on a journey of change and embracing newness.
(334) 489-1721 View (334) 489-1721
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Claudette E. Rogers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Montgomery, AL 36106
Began working with women & children survivors of domestic abuse & sexual assault creating a program of recovery.
You matter! I am an experienced Psychotherapist, Mental Health Therapist, and EMDR trained Therapist. I am passionate about helping you achieve and maintain mental wellness, and recover from trauma. Provided individual counseling and psychotherapy groups that included Women and Families of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Individual male and female Felony and Misdemeanor clients, Incarcerated women in Montgomery prisons, and Individuals with mental disorders. Spent 30 plus years proving services to people in need. You cannot do what you don't know, nor give what you don't have, I will help you get there.
Began working with women & children survivors of domestic abuse & sexual assault creating a program of recovery.
You matter! I am an experienced Psychotherapist, Mental Health Therapist, and EMDR trained Therapist. I am passionate about helping you achieve and maintain mental wellness, and recover from trauma. Provided individual counseling and psychotherapy groups that included Women and Families of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Individual male and female Felony and Misdemeanor clients, Incarcerated women in Montgomery prisons, and Individuals with mental disorders. Spent 30 plus years proving services to people in need. You cannot do what you don't know, nor give what you don't have, I will help you get there.
(334) 326-2802 View (334) 326-2802
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Tela Sanders
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Montgomery, AL 36108  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked primarily with adults and children who have survived trauma, including but not limited to sexual assault, family abuse, domestic violence, and human trafficking. I use various methods of self-expression, including play, art, creative writing, etc., to aid each client in therapeutic processing. I encourage clients to create goals that are specific to their concerns/needs. I utilize a holistic counseling approach that emphasizes the mind, body, and spirit. It is my objective to motivate the client to look beyond mental/emotional angst and explore the needs of their entire being.
I have worked primarily with adults and children who have survived trauma, including but not limited to sexual assault, family abuse, domestic violence, and human trafficking. I use various methods of self-expression, including play, art, creative writing, etc., to aid each client in therapeutic processing. I encourage clients to create goals that are specific to their concerns/needs. I utilize a holistic counseling approach that emphasizes the mind, body, and spirit. It is my objective to motivate the client to look beyond mental/emotional angst and explore the needs of their entire being.
(334) 454-2114 View (334) 454-2114
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Counseling and Therapy Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPC, CCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Montgomery, AL 36107
Couples counseling, marriage and family therapy, couples communication, parenting, child and adolescent behavioral problems, depression, trauma in childhood (child sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect), intimacy & sexuality issues, addictive/compulsive behavior, faith-transitions, substance abuse, children/adults with ADHD, divorce & co-parenting, individuals with disabilities, grief, and mental illness.
Therapy works! Healing begins. Your relationships are transformed. Your children / adolescents can behave and thrive. You can find purpose together. Your life direction can become clear. You can have your life back! Counseling and Therapy Services can help you on your road to healing, recovery, and happiness.
Couples counseling, marriage and family therapy, couples communication, parenting, child and adolescent behavioral problems, depression, trauma in childhood (child sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect), intimacy & sexuality issues, addictive/compulsive behavior, faith-transitions, substance abuse, children/adults with ADHD, divorce & co-parenting, individuals with disabilities, grief, and mental illness.
Therapy works! Healing begins. Your relationships are transformed. Your children / adolescents can behave and thrive. You can find purpose together. Your life direction can become clear. You can have your life back! Counseling and Therapy Services can help you on your road to healing, recovery, and happiness.
(334) 239-4707 View (334) 239-4707
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Ashlie Stegemann
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montgomery, AL 36121
Are you ready to begin working towards your most fulfilling and satisfying life? You may feel stressed and overwhelmed with the responsibilities of everyday life. You may struggle with really connecting with others in relationships or you may be feeling you are inadequate in some way. I practice client-centered therapy and believe you are the expert in your own life. I would like to partner with you on your journey towards healing and self-actualization. You may have experienced hurts in your life that you would like to work through or understand better. You may benefit from assistance with stress management and healthy coping.
Are you ready to begin working towards your most fulfilling and satisfying life? You may feel stressed and overwhelmed with the responsibilities of everyday life. You may struggle with really connecting with others in relationships or you may be feeling you are inadequate in some way. I practice client-centered therapy and believe you are the expert in your own life. I would like to partner with you on your journey towards healing and self-actualization. You may have experienced hurts in your life that you would like to work through or understand better. You may benefit from assistance with stress management and healthy coping.
(334) 666-7488 View (334) 666-7488
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Dr. Amber Sutton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW-S
Verified Verified
Montgomery, AL 36117
As a feminist therapist, mother, and advocate, I bring authenticity, vulnerability, and compassion to my practice. I am incredibly passionate about offering support to individuals as they work toward their desired goals and build healthier relationships with themselves and others. I firmly believe in self-determination and autonomy meaning that while I can help you to process and navigate experiences, you get to decide the next steps.
As a feminist therapist, mother, and advocate, I bring authenticity, vulnerability, and compassion to my practice. I am incredibly passionate about offering support to individuals as they work toward their desired goals and build healthier relationships with themselves and others. I firmly believe in self-determination and autonomy meaning that while I can help you to process and navigate experiences, you get to decide the next steps.
(334) 508-3823 View (334) 508-3823
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Relationship Specialists
MA
Verified Verified
Montgomery, AL 36101  (Online Only)
As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box” for many years. If you are encountering relationship problems, you may have found that it is easier to procrastinate rather than to seek the relationship advice and tools that you need. You may have even been waiting to seek consulting or coaching services for years. Meanwhile your relationship difficulties have only been getting worse. Our consulting services are designed to help you communicate better and make sustainable changes that will benefit you and your family throughout your lives to come back to loving one another
As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box” for many years. If you are encountering relationship problems, you may have found that it is easier to procrastinate rather than to seek the relationship advice and tools that you need. You may have even been waiting to seek consulting or coaching services for years. Meanwhile your relationship difficulties have only been getting worse. Our consulting services are designed to help you communicate better and make sustainable changes that will benefit you and your family throughout your lives to come back to loving one another
(720) 513-6382 View (720) 513-6382
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DeAndrea Jamith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montgomery, AL 36117  (Online Only)
Nearly all humans experience occasional difficulties that can interfere with their success or sense of well-being. Some need help with depression or anxiety. Perhaps the issues are surrounding parenting or an inability to regulate emotions in relation to a work concern. Possibly you and your mate just can't seem to get along anymore after several happy years together. Bottom line is YOU NEED HELP!
Nearly all humans experience occasional difficulties that can interfere with their success or sense of well-being. Some need help with depression or anxiety. Perhaps the issues are surrounding parenting or an inability to regulate emotions in relation to a work concern. Possibly you and your mate just can't seem to get along anymore after several happy years together. Bottom line is YOU NEED HELP!
(334) 234-7946 View (334) 234-7946
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Jason Southall Orrock
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Montgomery, AL 36117
It is my mission to foster greater self awareness and self care, while improving individuals' ability to love their self and others, ultimately striving to live a fulfilled life. I strive to support the community by providing individual, couples, group and family counseling in Montgomery, AL. I am experienced in working with individuals 18 & up that suffer from: anxiety, anger, blended families, career exploration, couples counseling, depression, family conflict, PTSD, relationships, self-control, sex counseling, sexual orientation, social skills, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, trauma and sports performance in athletics.
It is my mission to foster greater self awareness and self care, while improving individuals' ability to love their self and others, ultimately striving to live a fulfilled life. I strive to support the community by providing individual, couples, group and family counseling in Montgomery, AL. I am experienced in working with individuals 18 & up that suffer from: anxiety, anger, blended families, career exploration, couples counseling, depression, family conflict, PTSD, relationships, self-control, sex counseling, sexual orientation, social skills, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, trauma and sports performance in athletics.
(334) 686-0532 View (334) 686-0532
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Libby Fitzpatrick
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montgomery, AL 36109
I believe that within each of us is the desire to thrive, love, connect, and succeed in life! At times it can be overwhelming to surmount the difficulties and stress of life. You do not have to do it alone! I work with my clients to develop a plan that fits their personality, so that you can reach your life goals.
I believe that within each of us is the desire to thrive, love, connect, and succeed in life! At times it can be overwhelming to surmount the difficulties and stress of life. You do not have to do it alone! I work with my clients to develop a plan that fits their personality, so that you can reach your life goals.
(334) 603-8983 View (334) 603-8983
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Honest Counseling and Psychological Medicine
Verified Verified
Montgomery, AL 36117
Our doctors and counselors are empathetic to your needs and allow you the space to have honest conversations about matters that impact your mental health. Ever felt like you were a hamster on a never-ending wheel? Have you ever felt stuck? Are you always blaming everyone else for the problems in your life? Have you ever felt like everyone is always criticizing you? These are just examples of common issues that people attribute to their struggle. Here at Honest Counseling & Psychological Medicine you gain the inspiration to discover unknown or repressed answers while learning healthy coping skills that work just for you.
Our doctors and counselors are empathetic to your needs and allow you the space to have honest conversations about matters that impact your mental health. Ever felt like you were a hamster on a never-ending wheel? Have you ever felt stuck? Are you always blaming everyone else for the problems in your life? Have you ever felt like everyone is always criticizing you? These are just examples of common issues that people attribute to their struggle. Here at Honest Counseling & Psychological Medicine you gain the inspiration to discover unknown or repressed answers while learning healthy coping skills that work just for you.
(334) 336-0522 View (334) 336-0522
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Defib Clinical Counseling, LLC
Counselor, MS, ALC, | CEO
Verified Verified
Montgomery, AL 36117
At Defib, enjoying beach vibes while correcting your heart’s beaten path for life is tailored & essential. You will be accepted but dissected, heard but enlightened, & validated but challenged. Book An Appointment at www.DefibClinicalCoinseling.WordPress.Com under "Let's Connect" or "Therapeutic Services...
At Defib, enjoying beach vibes while correcting your heart’s beaten path for life is tailored & essential. You will be accepted but dissected, heard but enlightened, & validated but challenged. Book An Appointment at www.DefibClinicalCoinseling.WordPress.Com under "Let's Connect" or "Therapeutic Services...
(334) 423-4394 View (334) 423-4394
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Lasita Kirkland
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montgomery, AL 36106  (Online Only)
I am accepting new clients! I see individuals, couples, and families! Our journey through life can be challenging at times. We often allow our past, present, and even future circumstances to prevent us from optimizing our journey. Whether you are a mother juggling multiple roles, a spouse feeling unappreciated, a young adult figuring out life, or a child/teen whose parents don't understand, I will work with you to identify your needs, create goals, and help you conquer emotional and behavioral challenges that arise at each stage of your journey.
I am accepting new clients! I see individuals, couples, and families! Our journey through life can be challenging at times. We often allow our past, present, and even future circumstances to prevent us from optimizing our journey. Whether you are a mother juggling multiple roles, a spouse feeling unappreciated, a young adult figuring out life, or a child/teen whose parents don't understand, I will work with you to identify your needs, create goals, and help you conquer emotional and behavioral challenges that arise at each stage of your journey.
(334) 454-3162 View (334) 454-3162
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Rebecca Cohen
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
Montgomery, AL 36117
I have a great love of learning and helping others learn and grow in their own lives. I work with adults, teens, preteens, couples, and families dealing with abuse and neglect, teens, foster care, depression, anxiety issues, LGBTQ+ community, substance abuse treatment, and trauma.
I have a great love of learning and helping others learn and grow in their own lives. I work with adults, teens, preteens, couples, and families dealing with abuse and neglect, teens, foster care, depression, anxiety issues, LGBTQ+ community, substance abuse treatment, and trauma.
(334) 490-3706 View (334) 490-3706
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Jennifer Venable-Humphrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
Montgomery, AL 36117
I am a clinical social worker with 25 years of experience in helping clients improve their lives. I believe therapy should be goal-oriented and client-driven. I utilize a strengths-based approach that starts with what is strong rather than what is wrong. This strengths based approach stems from my belief that everyone can set and reach goals in their life. My training in social work lends itself to a holistic approach to helping people. Consequently, I seek to treat the whole person: mind, body and spirit. I primarily work with clients ages 14 and up to help individuals and families find solutions that work for them.
I am a clinical social worker with 25 years of experience in helping clients improve their lives. I believe therapy should be goal-oriented and client-driven. I utilize a strengths-based approach that starts with what is strong rather than what is wrong. This strengths based approach stems from my belief that everyone can set and reach goals in their life. My training in social work lends itself to a holistic approach to helping people. Consequently, I seek to treat the whole person: mind, body and spirit. I primarily work with clients ages 14 and up to help individuals and families find solutions that work for them.
(334) 230-7082 View (334) 230-7082
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Michael Thornton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Montgomery, AL 36104
Are you having trouble with your child? Let's talk about it. I am a licensed professional counselor who has spent over 20 years working with kids and adolescents in various settings, and I have authored a book to help mental health professionals, educators, and youth workers assist children and adolescents with relevant issues.
Are you having trouble with your child? Let's talk about it. I am a licensed professional counselor who has spent over 20 years working with kids and adolescents in various settings, and I have authored a book to help mental health professionals, educators, and youth workers assist children and adolescents with relevant issues.
(334) 234-2150 View (334) 234-2150
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Delta C. Kelly
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montgomery, AL 36117
Our stories contain many chapters, and often those chapters are very difficult. I work with many people who find themselves with life stories that include times of trauma, depression, anxiety, loneliness, grief, shame, difficult relationships or just feeling stuck. It is a privilege for me to hear your story, hold hope for you, and walk with you in whatever chapter you find yourself in, to find wholeness, healing and health.
Our stories contain many chapters, and often those chapters are very difficult. I work with many people who find themselves with life stories that include times of trauma, depression, anxiety, loneliness, grief, shame, difficult relationships or just feeling stuck. It is a privilege for me to hear your story, hold hope for you, and walk with you in whatever chapter you find yourself in, to find wholeness, healing and health.
(334) 344-7081 View (334) 344-7081
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Rebecca Ray
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Montgomery, AL 36117
Hi there, my name is Rebecca Ray. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Alabama. My approach to therapy is an eclectic approach including Client Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Committee Therapy, and Emotional Interviewing. I enjoy working with teens, young adults, couples, older adults, and families. I have worked with all age groups. I am most effective working with teens, adults, couples, and older adults. My most common theoretical approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client Centered Therapy.
Hi there, my name is Rebecca Ray. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Alabama. My approach to therapy is an eclectic approach including Client Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Committee Therapy, and Emotional Interviewing. I enjoy working with teens, young adults, couples, older adults, and families. I have worked with all age groups. I am most effective working with teens, adults, couples, and older adults. My most common theoretical approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client Centered Therapy.
(334) 409-6912 View (334) 409-6912
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Serenity Psychotherapy (Chandra Zeigler)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Montgomery, AL 36111
I am a Licensed Social Worker in Alabama with 24 years of experience providing mental health and behavioral counseling in various settings and various aspects of counseling. My client populations includes, but is not limited to working with adolescents, adults, geriatrics with a variety of mental health/behavioral presenting issues . As a skilled therapist and coach, my goal is to work with clients in providing strategies to overcome emotional, behavioral, and mental health barriers to well-being. My goal is to meet clients where they are and develop strategies that empower them to walk in wholeness and live the life they desire
I am a Licensed Social Worker in Alabama with 24 years of experience providing mental health and behavioral counseling in various settings and various aspects of counseling. My client populations includes, but is not limited to working with adolescents, adults, geriatrics with a variety of mental health/behavioral presenting issues . As a skilled therapist and coach, my goal is to work with clients in providing strategies to overcome emotional, behavioral, and mental health barriers to well-being. My goal is to meet clients where they are and develop strategies that empower them to walk in wholeness and live the life they desire
(334) 605-9078 View (334) 605-9078
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Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montgomery, AL 36116
There comes a time in all of our lives when there is great benefit in reaching out to someone trained and dedicated to helping us understand ourselves. Our professional therapists work toward the achievement of agreed-upon goals within the counseling process. Counseling focuses on problem areas such as marriage, parent-child relationships, child/adolescent adjustment, step-family relationships, single parenting, divorce adjustment and adult life adjustment.
There comes a time in all of our lives when there is great benefit in reaching out to someone trained and dedicated to helping us understand ourselves. Our professional therapists work toward the achievement of agreed-upon goals within the counseling process. Counseling focuses on problem areas such as marriage, parent-child relationships, child/adolescent adjustment, step-family relationships, single parenting, divorce adjustment and adult life adjustment.
(334) 518-3144 View (334) 518-3144

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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.