Therapists in Florida
Tarra Farnham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Port Charlotte, FL 33953
Hello! I am a mental skills coach and mental health counselor licensed in NC & FL. My primary specialty generally includes two groups: (1) athletes & (2) people struggling with past trauma. My work with athletes centers around helping them perform their best at practice and competition. As a competitive athlete and strength coach, I understand how essential sport and exercise can be to us. When we’re not playing to our potential, we may notice that the other parts of our lives are also off center. My goal is to coach you through mental skills that compliment your physical training.
Hello! I am a mental skills coach and mental health counselor licensed in NC & FL. My primary specialty generally includes two groups: (1) athletes & (2) people struggling with past trauma. My work with athletes centers around helping them perform their best at practice and competition. As a competitive athlete and strength coach, I understand how essential sport and exercise can be to us. When we’re not playing to our potential, we may notice that the other parts of our lives are also off center. My goal is to coach you through mental skills that compliment your physical training.
Journey Pure Outpatient Addiction Therapies
Marriage & Family Therapist, Alcohol, & Drugs
Verified Verified
Melbourne, FL 32901
The process is simple. It starts with a friendly conversation to see if you'd be a good fit. You deserve treatment that actually helps you get your life back on track (for good). JourneyPure is backed by 6K+ success stories and hundreds of positive reviews online.
The process is simple. It starts with a friendly conversation to see if you'd be a good fit. You deserve treatment that actually helps you get your life back on track (for good). JourneyPure is backed by 6K+ success stories and hundreds of positive reviews online.
JourneyPure -- Outpatient Addiction Therapies
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
You deserve treatment that actually helps you get your life back on track (for good). JourneyPure is backed by 6K+ success stories and hundreds of positive reviews online.
You deserve treatment that actually helps you get your life back on track (for good). JourneyPure is backed by 6K+ success stories and hundreds of positive reviews online.
Acknowledge U Counseling & Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Orange Park, FL 32073
Despite some level of hesitation or reluctance, YOU are ready to give yourself a chance to address those challenges impacting your functioning and overall happiness. It's fine if you're not 100% sure about therapy, but you know for sure you want something different than your current reality.
Despite some level of hesitation or reluctance, YOU are ready to give yourself a chance to address those challenges impacting your functioning and overall happiness. It's fine if you're not 100% sure about therapy, but you know for sure you want something different than your current reality.
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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.